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Mancini finds positives in Italy loss, accepts fans' jeers
Roberto Mancini accepted boos from Italy fans as a normal part of the game but insisted there were positives to take from a 2-0 defeat to Belgium on his return as head coach.
Mbappe injured as Zidane wins on France debut, Italy lose on Mancini return
Zinedine Zidane's debut as France coach was overshadowed by an injury to captain Kylian Mbappe in a 1-0 win away to Turkey on Friday, while Roberto Mancini's first game back in charge of Italy ended in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium.
Alcaraz helps Europe into Laver Cup lead
Carlos Alcaraz helped Europe take a 3-1 lead on the first day of the Laver Cup as the Spaniard teamed up with Jakub Mensik for a doubles victory.
Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare as Cape Verde crash
Former France star Patrick Vieira debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday.
Mbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane gets debut France win
Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of the game before having to come off grimacing with a knee injury as France won 1-0 in Turkey in the UEFA Nations League in new coach Zinedine Zidane's first game in charge on Friday.
Mancini's Italy return spoiled by Belgium defeat
Roberto Mancini's second debut as Italy head coach ended with a barrage of boos in Rome on Friday as the Azzurri began their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Belgium.
Rodri confident in Man City innocence despite reported charges
Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri backed the club to ultimately win a legal battle with the Premier League despite reports on Friday that the English giants have been found guilty on 114 charges.
NFL players chief raises concerns over pitch for Maracana game
The NFL players union on Friday raised concerns over the playing surface at the Maracana Stadium ahead of this weekend's clash between the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro.
Senegal draw first match under Vieira and Nigeria survive scare
Former France star Patrick Vieira debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday.
Man City found guilty of Premier League charges, set to appeal: reports
Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations, according to reports on Friday, in a ruling that will send shockwaves through English football.
Assefa seeks 'better than my best' at Berlin marathon
Ethiopian runner and course record holder Tigst Assefa said she felt ready to run "better than my best" in Sunday's Berlin marathon.
'Bottle Claus': Kipchoge's 'hero' helping runners chase Berlin marathon glory
Hours after helping Eliud Kipchoge break the marathon world record in Berlin in 2018, bottle carrier Claus-Henning Schulke received a phone call from the Kenyan icon.
Olympic medallist Samba-Mayela handed provisional doping ban
French hurdler Cyrena Samba-Mayela has been temporarily suspended after failing to notify anti-doping officials of her whereabouts, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Friday.
Verstappen and Norris blame slow cars as Mercedes tops qualifying
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris both blamed their cars' lack of straight-line speed for disappointing grid positions after qualifying eighth and fifth for Saturday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Palmer misses 'too many' England games, says Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says Cole Palmer "misses too many opportunities" to impress after pulling out of England's first squad since the World Cup.
Teen swimmer makes Games history as Thai, Chinese sprinters win gold
Towering teenager Zhang Zhanshuo became the first swimmer in history to win seven golds at a single Asian Games on Friday, as young Thai and Chinese sprinters powered to victory on the track in the 100m in record times.
Man City found guilty of 114 Premier League charges - reports
Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges they face for breaching financial regulations, the Athletic reported on Friday.
Antonelli 'mad' about crash in Azerbaijan qualifying
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli said he was feeling "mad" at himself for the mistake which saw him crash his Mercedes and wreck his hopes during Friday's qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
'Perfect lap' gives Russell pole for Azerbaijan GP as Antonelli crashes out
George Russell claimed his first pole position in seven races on Friday when he took full advantage of his Mercedes team-mate and world championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashing during qualifying for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai wins 100m sprint
Towering teenager Zhang Zhanshuo became the first swimmer in history to win seven golds at a single Asian Games on Friday, as Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson powered to victory on the track in the 100m.
Noskova, Muchova take Czech Republic into BJK Cup final
Top-10 duo Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova carried the Czech Republic back to the final of the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time since 2018 with convincing victories over Spain in Shenzhen on Friday.
Thai sprinter Puripol breaks own Asian Games record to win 100m gold
Thailand's Puripol Boonson broke his own Asian Games record to win gold in the men's 100m in 9.90 seconds in Nagoya on Friday.
Russell takes pole for Azerbaijan GP, Antonelli crashes out
Mercedes' George Russell produced a superb performance in qualifying on Friday to take pole position for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix but his teammate in world championship leader Kimi Antonelli, crashed and will start down in 16th.
Williams boss hails Chadwick as F1 inspiration for women
Team boss James Vowles hailed Jamie Chadwick as an inspiration to millions after the Briton became only the second woman to drive a Williams car during a test in Portugal this week.
World No.1 Sinner delays return with China Open withdrawal
World No.1 Jannik Sinner delayed his return to the courts when he withdrew from next week's China Open in Beijing on Friday having been out of action since his Wimbledon title in July due to a right knee injury.
China swimmer in Asian Games first as North Korea lifters reign
Towering teenager Zhang Zhanshuo became the first swimmer in history to win seven golds at a single Asian Games on Friday, as North Korea's women set yet more world records in weightlifting.
China's Zhang wins record seventh Asian Games swimming gold
Chinese teenager Zhang Zhanshuo won a record seventh swimming gold at the Asian Games on Friday and said it had been the "perfect conclusion" to his week in Tokyo.
Verstappen edges Russell in final practice in Azerbaijan
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Mercedes' George Russell in Friday's third and final free practice ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Germany's Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury
Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala have been ruled out of Germany's Nations League game with Greece this weekend with injury, the German football federation (DFB) said on Friday.
English, Spanish, Italian, German football leagues call for FIFA reform
The four main European football leagues -- the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A and Germany's Bundesliga -- called on Friday for a reform of FIFA.
Welcome aboard the Costa Serena, the Asian Games floating hotel
Mongolian athletes dig into a buffet including mozzarella made by an expert, an aroma steam bath awaits its next visitor and competitors saunter across the carpeted floor.
Chicago teams, Guardians and Padres all book MLB playoff berths
Chicago's White Sox and Cubs both grabbed post-season berths with wins Thursday, as did the Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres, as the Major League Baseball playoff brackets began to take their final shape.