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Dethroned clay queen Swiatek 'willing to fight'
For the first time since 2022, Iga Swiatek comes into the French Open without the status of defending women's champion but, she said on Friday, "it doesn't matter".
Man City needed 'new energy' as Guardiola seeks break from coaching
Pep Guardiola said Friday he feared he would run out of the energy required to lead Manchester City after announcing his glittering 10-year tenure as manager will come to an end.
Tennis players 'ignored' but 'united' in Grand Slam pay dispute
World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand Slam tournament organisers, leading to their planned protest at the French Open.
Tuchel has 'no fear' after omitting star names from England's World Cup squad
Thomas Tuchel said Friday he has no fears after leaving "extraordinary talents" out of England's World Cup squad, boldly stating his aim is to win the tournament.
Tennis players 'ignored' in pay dispute, says Fritz
World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand Slam tournament organisers, leading to their planned protest at the French Open.
Pick of Pep Guardiola's quotes during his time at Manchester City
The curtain is coming down on Pep Guardiola's trophy-laden spell as manager of Manchester City.
Leinster's Lowe misses out on Champions Cup final selection
Ireland winger James Lowe has been omitted from Leinster's team for this weekend's Champions Cup final with holders Bordeaux-Begles, tournament organisers announced on Friday.
Tuchel has no fears after omitting star names from England's World Cup squad
Thomas Tuchel said Friday he does not fear leaving "extraordinary talents" out of England's World Cup squad, boldly stating his aim is to win the tournament.
Michael Carrick given permanent deal as Man Utd manager
Manchester United on Friday rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent deal as head coach for guiding the club to a third-placed finish in the Premier League.
Leinster's Cullen wants Champions Cup to be 'protected' after format change reports
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen said on Friday organisers need to safeguard the Champions Cup following reports the leading competition in club rugby is set to be changed again.
Pep Guardiola's finest Manchester City moments
Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City after a trophy-laden decade that has secured his status as one football's all-time great coaches.
Guardiola to step down after glittering decade at Man City
Pep Guardiola announced on Friday that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade that transformed English football.
Michael Carrick given permanent deal as Man Utd manager - club
Manchester United on Friday rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent deal as head coach for guiding the club to a third-placed finish in the Premier League.
PSG's Moroccan defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, will bid to have the case dismissed in court on Friday, AFP learned from a source close to the case.
Slot says he shares Salah ambition for Liverpool
Arne Slot said on Friday he and Mohamed Salah both want what is best for Liverpool after the Egyptian appeared to take aim at the Dutchman on his way out of the club.
Palmer and Foden left out of England World Cup squad
Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile players left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad announced on Friday.
Indian duo dies on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding
Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking period of ascents via Nepal's southern route, as experts warn of overcrowding on the world's highest peak.
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says will leave post
Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Friday he would leave his role as Real Madrid coach at the end of a trophyless season.
Neuer to miss German Cup final in latest injury setback
Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern Munich's German Cup final clash with Stuttgart on Saturday with a calf strain, the latest injury setback for the veteran goalkeeper.
Palmer, Foden left out of England World Cup squad
Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile names excluded by Thomas Tuchel from England's World Cup squad on Friday.
Foden, Palmer to miss out on England World Cup squad - reports
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are among a number of high-profile names that are set to miss out on Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Dynasties clash as Barcelona and Lyon face off in Women's Champions League final
The two dominant forces in European women's football over the last decade go head-to-head in Saturday's Champions League final as Barcelona take on Lyon in Oslo, with the Catalans facing up to the potential end of an era while their opponents target a record-extending ninth title.
North Korean women deny 'rough' play ahead of Asian club final
The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years said his players were not "rough" as they prepare for Saturday's Asian Women's Champions League final.
Uno targets Olympics in figure skating comeback
Japan's former world champion figure skater Shoma Uno said Friday he was coming out of retirement and targeting an Olympic spot in ice dance with partner Marin Honda.
Bayern hope to avoid 'bitter' end as spoilers Stuttgart await in German Cup
Bayern Munich face holders Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday knowing defeat will sour what had been one of their most promising seasons in recent memory.
What to look out for in final La Liga weekend
La Liga draws to a close this weekend with several matters still to be resolved, even though Hansi Flick's Barcelona have already been crowned champions.
Five stars ready to light up the World Cup
Form and fitness concerns are hanging over some of football's biggest names just three weeks before the World Cup kicks off.
Second-half surge carries Knicks past Cavs for 2-0 NBA East lead
The New York Knicks used an explosive third-quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Women's Tour Down Under to run alongside men's race
The season-opening Tour Down Under will next year become the first WorldTour race to hold men's and women's stages on the same course, on the same day, and over the same distance, organisers said Friday.
Leinster seek 5th title to derail Bordeaux-Begles Champions Cup defence
Holders Bordeaux-Begles are aiming to establish themselves as one of club rugby's dynasties when they face four-time winners Leinster in the Champions Cup final on Saturday in Bilbao, Spain.
Law changes and innovations to look out for at the World Cup
In 1970 it was the introduction of yellow and red cards. In 2018 VAR made its World Cup debut, while in Qatar in 2022 a FIFA directive to referees led to huge extensions to the amount of stoppage time played in games.
Enhanced Games: the 'Steroid Olympics' hit Las Vegas
The first-ever Enhanced Games -- widely dubbed the "Steroid Olympics" -- take place Sunday in Las Vegas, where elite sprinters, swimmers and weightlifters will vie for world records while taking banned performance-enhancing drugs.