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MLB Padres star pitcher Darvish aims to be ready by Seoul
Japanese star pitcher Yu Darvish, battling back from an injury that cut short his 2023 Major League Baseball campaign, plans to be ready for San Diego's season-opening series in Seoul next month.
Leverkusen set new 33-match unbeaten record, go 11 points clear
A long-range shot from Robert Andrich took Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen to a 2-1 home win against Mainz on Friday, setting a new German record of 33 games unbeaten.
Redondo teams up with Messi at Inter Miami
Inter Miami have signed midfielder Federico Redondo from Argentinos Juniors, adding another South American talent to Lionel Messi's squad.
Mensik, 18, follows in Alcaraz footsteps to reach first ATP final
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik on Friday became the youngest ATP finalist since Carlos Alcaraz three years ago when he defeated French veteran Gael Monfils at the Qatar Open.
'Out of power' Swiatek stunned by Kalinskaya in Dubai
Iga Swiatek blamed fatigue for her semi-final defeat to Anna Kalinskaya in the Dubai semi-finals on Friday, admitting: "I didn't have power anymore" to up her level during the match.
Ferrari's Leclerc tops times as F1 testing ends
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc set the fastest time as Formula One's pre-season winter testing ended Friday on the same Sakhir circuit which will stage the world championship opener next week.
Kalinskaya snaps Swiatek streak to reach Dubai final
Anna Kalinskaya snapped Iga Swiatek's seven-match winning streak and ended the world number one's bid for a rare Gulf title double with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 victory in the Dubai Open semi-finals on Friday.
Real Madrid '99 percent' certain to land Mbappe, says Liga boss
Spain's La Liga chief Javier Tebas believes it is almost certain that superstar striker Kylian Mbappe will be playing for Real Madrid next season, he told French daily L'Equipe in an interview published on Friday.
Wales skipper Jenkins uncomfortable with 'underdog' tag
Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins says being underdogs does not sit well with him but admits the tag will stick to them until they beat sides like Six Nations titleholders Ireland on Saturday.
England's Lawes to end rugby career in France with Brive
Former England captain Courtney Lawes announced Friday he will leave English Premiership leaders Northampton at the end of the season to join Brive due to a "transformational offer" from the French side.
Brazilian Formula One driver Wilson Fittipaldi dies aged 80
The former Brazilian Formula 1 driver and team owner Wilson Fittipaldi, older brother of Emerson Fittipaldi, has died in Sao Paulo aged 80, the Brazilian Automobile Confederation (CBA) announced on Friday.
Russian appeal against Olympic suspension dismissed as Moscow blasts 'discrimination'
Russia's appeal against its suspension by the International Olympic Committee was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday with Moscow lambasting its banishment from this summer's Paris Games as "discrimination".
Russell urges Scots to learn from Springbok blitz in England Six Nations clash
Finn Russell hopes Scotland can turn the pain of a Rugby World Cup defeat by South Africa to their advantage when they face England in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Guardiola expects Man Utd rise under Ratcliffe
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is expecting a tougher challenge from Manchester United in the coming years after British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a minority stake in the club was completed this week.
Moyes undecided over West Ham future despite offer of new deal
David Moyes revealed Friday that West Ham have offered him a new contract, but said he is yet to decide whether to stay at the Premier League club.
Klopp is irreplaceable, says Liverpool assistant manager Lijnders
Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders says it is impossible to replace Jurgen Klopp and that the club must find someone who can develop their own dynasty.
Man Utd must prove they 'belong' in Champions League despite Hojlund blow
Erik ten Hag said Manchester United "belong" in the Champions League but must prove it after losing in-form striker Rasmus Hojlund to injury.
Hamilton insists Mercedes story can end on a high
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton says his switch to Ferrari programmed for 2025 will add a brand new chapter to his sparkling career, but insisted he hopes to leave Mercedes on a high.
Pundits laud England's old-school Root for patient century
England's Joe Root was roundly praised Friday after becoming the first batsman to make 10 Test centuries against India after departing from his team's attacking strategy and back to more conservative cricket.
England's Borthwick says Scotland 'favourites' for Six Nations clash
England coach Steve Borthwick says his Six Nations title-chasers will be underdogs against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday despite a perfect record in this year's tournament.
Cycling's Sagan has heart procedure, Olympics still in view
Triple road race world champion Peter Sagan underwent heart checks Friday to deal with an arrhythmia problem that emerged in a mountain bike race last weekend, his personal spokesman told AFP.
Pochettino says Chelsea have started to 'click' ahead of League Cup final
Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea have started to "click" in recent weeks after a poor start to the season as he prepares his team to take on injury-hit Liverpool in Sunday's League Cup final.
Man Utd hit by Hojlund injury blow
Manchester United were dealt another injury blow on Friday as in-form striker Rasmus Hojlund was ruled out for up to three weeks with a muscle injury.
O'Mahony expects a tough battle with 'proud' Welsh
Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony says it would be disrespectful to regard Wales as a potential 'banana skin' when the Six Nations titleholders host the Welsh at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
Ireland v Wales Six Nations: three key challenges
Ireland, with two impressive victories under their belt, will start as warm favourites for the Six Nations third-round match with Wales, who have lost both their matches by narrow margins, at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
'Clarity brings freedom': Departing Tuchel banking on Bayern revival
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday his summer departure could focus his squad, saying he "can be a little more ruthless" after the announcement.
'Masterful' Root rescues England after early wickets
Joe Root hit an unbeaten 106 to lead England's recovery from early trouble after Indian fast bowler Akash Deep took three wickets on debut in the fourth Test on Friday.
'Energetic' Tuilagi handed first France start against Italy
Giant lock Posolo Tuilagi will make his first France start against Italy in the Six Nations this weekend, after head coach Fabien Galthie named his team on Friday.
Page-Relo to start at scrum-half for Italy against France
Martin Page-Relo will start at scrum-half for Italy when they take on France in the third round of the Six Nations in Lille on Sunday.
Liverpool's Salah, Nunez in contention for League Cup final
Liverpool could be handed a major boost ahead of the League Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday, with Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai all in contention to play after injury problems.
Russian appeal against Olympic suspension dismissed by sport's highest court
Russia's appeal against its suspension by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday.
Root's patient ton helps England to 302-7 after early wickets
Joe Root hit an unbeaten 106 to lead England's recovery from early trouble after Indian fast bowler Akash Deep took three wickets on debut in the fourth Test on Friday.