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Triple Olympic heptathlon champion Nafissatou Thiam drops out at worlds
Triple Olympic heptathlon champion Nafissatou Thiam dropped out of the event after five of the seven disciplines at the world championships in Tokyo on Saturday, the Belgian's agent told AFP.
Europe lead Team World 3-1 after Laver Cup Day 1
World number one Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off his US Open triumph at Flushing Meadows, eased into the Laver Cup on Friday with a doubles victory that pushed Europe's lead to 3-1 over Team World after the opening day of the global tennis event.
LA pitching icon Kershaw feels the love in last Dodger Stadium start
Los Angeles Dodgers pitching great Clayton Kershaw savored his last regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday, basking in an outpouring of affection -- and a Dodgers win.
Fonseca claws back point for Team World in Laver Cup
Laver Cup newcomer Joao Fonseca put Team World's first point on the board Friday with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Europe's Flavio Cobolli.
Pitching icon Kershaw feels the love in last Dodger Stadium start
Los Angeles Dodgers pitching great Clayton Kershaw was feted in his last regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday, pitching an emotional four and one-third innings against the San Francisco Giants.
Donald says Europe ready to handle US Ryder Cup pressure
An experienced Europe squad with 11 of 12 players returning from a 2023 triumph will be prepared for intense and passionate American spectators in next week's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
Bradley: Ryder Cup's Scheffler like NBA's Jordan or NFL's Brady
World number one Scottie Scheffler will be like NBA legend Michael Jordan and NFL star Tom Brady for the United States in the Ryder Cup, US captain Keegan Bradley predicted.
Trump adds intensity to USA-Europe Ryder Cup showdown
One of sport's fiercest rivalries explodes back to life Friday as the Ryder Cup tees off at Bethpage Black, where Scottie Scheffler's United States take on Rory McIlroy's Europe under the glare of US President Donald Trump and the roar of a New York crowd.
Hodgkinson, Mahuchikh headline final day of Tokyo worlds
Olympic champions Keely Hodgkinson and Yaroslava Mahuchikh headline the ninth and final day of the world championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Perez strikes world double as Bonfim wins men's race walk
Spain's Maria Perez struck double gold after winning the 20km race walk at the world championships in Tokyo on Saturday.
Pogacar challenge delights Evenepoel for Rwanda world championships
Double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel is expecting a tough challenge from Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar when the cycling Road World Championships begin in Kigali on Sunday with the men's and women's time-trials.
Europe takes Laver Cup lead as Alcaraz waits in wings
World number one Carlos Alcaraz says he's rested and recharged after his US Open triumph and looking forward to contributing to Team Europe's bid to retain the Laver Cup.
Schmelzel, Katsu share LPGA NW Arkansas Championship lead
Sarah Schmelzel picked up six strokes in the last five holes to seize a share of the first-round lead in the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship on Friday alongside Minami Katsu.
Perez strikes double world gold with second race walk victory
Spain's Maria Perez struck double gold after winning the 20km race walk at the world championships in Tokyo on Saturday.
Canada coach Rouet only has eyes for World Cup glory after dethroning New Zealand
Canada coach Kevin Rouet said only winning the World Cup will do following his side's superb 34-19 semi-final win over double-defending champions New Zealand in Bristol on Friday.
Germany World Cup winner Boateng announces retirement
Former Germany defender Jerome Boateng, who won the World Cup in 2014, formally announced his retirement from the game on Friday.
Canada end New Zealand's reign as world champions with superb semi win
Canada ended double-defending champions New Zealand's reign as the holders of the Women's Rugby World Cup with a brilliant 34-19 semi-final win in Bristol on Friday as the Black Ferns lost in the showpiece tournament for the first time since 2014.
Canada end New Zealand's reign as world champions with superb semi-final win
Canada ended double-defending champions New Zealand's reign as the holders of the Women's Rugby World Cup with a brilliant 34-19 semi-final win in Bristol on Friday as the Black Ferns lost in the showpiece tournament for the first time since 2014.
India beat valiant Oman in Asia Cup T20
World champions India overcame a gutsy Oman team to win the last group match of the Asia Cup by 21 runs on Friday and stay unbeaten in the T20 tournament.
Hamilton beaming after Ferrari 1-2 in Baku practice as McLaren struggle
Lewis Hamilton beamed with satisfaction on Friday after topping second practice ahead of Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, his first significant sign of progress since he claimed sprint race victory in China in March.
Hard-working Paolini prolongs Italy's BJK Cup title defence
Jasmine Paolini pulled off double duty and fought back from the brink to keep Italy's title defence alive with victory over Ukraine in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals in Shenzhen on Friday.
Kenya's Sawe targets Berlin record to salute Kipchoge and Kiptum
Berlin Marathon favourite Sabastian Sawe goes into Sunday's race vowing to honour the legacy of Kenyan countrymen Eliud Kipchoge and Kelvin Kiptum, the two fastest men in history.
England's Matthews ready for another 'battle' with France in World Cup semi-final
England back-row Alex Matthews is preparing herself for another "brilliant battle" with France when the familiar foes meet in a Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Bristol on Saturday.
Trio of titles on a golden night for USA at world championships
There must be something special about the Japanese air for American sprinters as Noah Lyles and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden swept the 200 metres world titles on Friday in Tokyo, emulating Tyson Gay and Allyson Felix in Osaka 18 years ago.
Biathlete Fourcade awarded sixth Olympic gold 15 years later
French biathlete Martin Fourcade, who retired in 2020, will be awarded a sixth Olympic title following the decision to uphold the doping conviction of Russia's Evgeny Ustyugov, the IOC announced on Friday.
IOC to again allow Russians under neutral flag at 2026 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee on Friday announced that athletes from Russia will once more be allowed to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics under a neutral banner if they meet strict conditions.
Arsenal will learn from Lewis-Skelly's Haaland taunt: Arteta
Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to learn from Myles Lewis-Skelly's provocative celebration against Manchester City last season when the title rivals clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Lyles defies health issues to emulate Bolt's feat
Noah Lyles joined Usain Bolt in winning four successive world 200 metres titles on Friday, adding to one of the greatest medal collections of any sprinter in history.
Bol retains world crown but laments McLaughlin-Levrone absence
Femke Bol emphatically retained her 400m hurdles world title on Friday and then admitted that absent Olympic champion and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone probably would have beaten her.
Roaring Lyles matches Bolt with fourth world 200m title
Noah Lyles matched Usain Bolt's record of four consecutive world 200 metre titles as he scorched to victory in Tokyo on Friday.
Ratcliffe visit not a Man Utd crisis meeting, says Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said talks this week with the club's co-owner Jim Ratcliffe was not a crisis meeting despite a poor start to the season.
Hamilton tops practice in Ferrari 1-2 as McLaren struggle in Baku
Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc and former partner George Russell of Mercedes in Friday’s crash-hit second free practice session for this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.