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New Club World Cup could overlap with Gold Cup says Montagliani
FIFA's new Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States in 2025, could "overlap" with CONCACAF Gold Cup being held in the same country, CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani said on Friday.
Panama present tough final test for Lozano's Mexico
Mexico are aiming for a record-extending ninth CONCACAF Gold Cup title when they face Panama in Sunday's final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and a victory would be particularly sweet for interim coach Jaime Lozano.
Birdie burst propels Park to LPGA lead, Corpuz in pursuit
Annie Park's eight birdies included a sizzling string of five in a row on Friday as the American seized a two-shot lead at the US LPGA Dana Open in Sylvania, Ohio.
Past US Open winner Glover grabs two-shot PGA Barbasol lead
Lucas Glover, the 2009 US Open winner seeking his first title since 2021, closed with back-to-back birdies to keep the lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Barbasol Championship.
Ashwin dismantles West Indies as India secure innings win
Ravichandran Ashwin's seven-wicket second innings demolition job underlined his utter dominance of an inept West Indies team who crashed to defeat by an innings and 141 runs late on the third day of the first Test against India in Dominica on Friday.
Alcaraz, Djokovic set for 'feast' in blockbuster Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic set up a potentially era-defining Wimbledon title showdown after cruising through their semi-finals on Friday with the Serb superstar promising a "feast" of tennis in the championship match.
West Indies in a spin as India eye crushing win
West Indies were failing another trial by spin, losing both openers cheaply, to be stuttering at 27 for two in their second innings at tea on the third day of the first Test against India in Dominica on Friday.
Wimbledon day 12: Who said what
Who said what at Wimbledon on Friday, the 12th day of the 2023 tournament at the All England Club:
McIlroy ready for anything after going into Scottish Open lead
Rory McIlroy said he was prepared to take on the elements as well as the rest of the field after establishing a narrow lead at the halfway stage of the Scottish Open on Friday.
'No time to be afraid of Djokovic,' says Alcaraz ahead of Wimbledon final
World number one Carlos Alcaraz is convinced he can defeat Novak Djokovic in Sunday's blockbuster Wimbledon final, insisting there's "no time to be afraid".
Alcaraz, Djokovic to meet in blockbuster Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic set up a potentially era-defining Wimbledon title showdown after cruising through their Centre Court semi-finals on Friday.
Kane included in Spurs' pre-season squad as Lloris left out
Harry Kane has been included in Tottenham Hotspur's squad for their pre-season Asia-Pacific tour, but club captain Hugo Lloris has been left out as the France goalkeeper seeks to complete a move to a new club.
Alcaraz, Djokovic to clash in blockbuster Wimbledon final
World number one Carlos Alcaraz set up a blockbuster Wimbledon final against seven-time champion Novak Djokovic after sweeping aside Daniil Medvedev on Friday.
Bangladesh beat Afghanistan despite Janat hat-trick
Afghanistan's Karim Janat grabbed a hat-trick in the final over but Bangladesh held their nerve to sneak a two-wicket win with just a ball to spare in the first T20 international in Sylhet on Friday.
'Thirty-six is new 26,' says Djokovic as more Grand Slam history beckons
Novak Djokovic claimed "36 is the new 26" after the history-chasing Serb reached his ninth Wimbledon final with a fiery victory over Jannik Sinner on Friday.
USA women to host South Africa after World Cup
The United States women's national team, which launches its bid for a third consecutive Women's World Cup crown next week, will play host to South Africa once it returns home.
Vingegaard hails Pogacar after latest Tour de France skirmish
Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard hailed his rivalry with Tadej Pogacar after surviving his latest attack where he clung on to the overall lead of the Tour de France on the Grand Colombier mountain on Friday.
Jaiswal falls for 171 as India add to huge lead
West Indies finally prised out debutant century-maker Yashasvi Jaiswal and added the wicket of Ajinkya Rahane but India remained in complete control at 400 for four at lunch on the third day of the first Test in Dominica on Friday.
Djokovic in ninth Wimbledon final as Alcaraz attempts to set-up blockbuster
Novak Djokovic reached his ninth Wimbledon final on Friday and record 35th at the Grand Slams, setting up a potential blockbuster championship showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.
Fiery Djokovic into ninth Wimbledon final, record 35th at Slams
Novak Djokovic powered into his ninth Wimbledon final as the fiery defending champion feuded with the umpire and spectators before beating Jannik Sinner to reach a record 35th Grand Slam singles title match on Friday.
Vingegaard keeps Tour de France lead after Pogacar attack
Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard held on to the overall lead of the Tour de France after a skirmish with Tadej Pogacar on the Grand Colombier mountain on Friday.
Djokovic into ninth Wimbledon final, record 35th at Slams
Novak Djokovic powered into his ninth Wimbledon final as the defending champion subdued big-hitting Jannik Sinner to reach a record 35th Grand Slam singles title match on Friday.
RB Leipzig sign striker Openda from Lens
Bundesliga club RB Leipzig on Friday bought Belgian striker Lois Openda from French club Lens.
Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian battling her way into tennis history
Ons Jabeur hopes Saturday's Wimbledon final will be a game-changer: at the third time of asking she is bidding to become the first African or Arab woman to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Arsenal swoop for Dutch defender Timber
Arsenal announced the signing of Dutch international defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax on Friday as the Gunners continue to strengthen for a Premier League title challenge.
Barcelona, Man Utd fined by UEFA over financial breaches
Barcelona and Manchester United were among the clubs fined by UEFA on Friday for breaches of financial fair play (FFP) regulations during the 2022/23 season.
More than 50,000 watch Australia edge France in World Cup boost
Manchester City striker Mary Fowler scored the only goal as Australia warmed up for the Women's World Cup by beating fifth-ranked France 1-0 Friday in front of more than 50,000 fans.
Djokovic, Alcaraz on brink of blockbuster Wimbledon title showdown
Novak Djokovic was standing on the brink of his 35th Grand Slam final and ninth at Wimbledon on Friday as Carlos Alcaraz aimed to book his spot in a blockbuster championship showdown.
Spain's San Fermin bull runs wrap up with 35 injured
Six men were injured Friday during the eighth and final bull run of Spain's famed San Fermin festival, bringing to 35 the total number of daredevils wounded during this year's fiesta.
Pakistan's Shaheen seeks Test landmark against Sri Lanka
Pakistan strike bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will seek to take his 100th Test wicket in the first Test against Sri Lanka starting in Galle on Sunday, a year after he was injured at the same ground.
History-chasing Jabeur hopes for third time lucky at Wimbledon
Ons Jabeur hopes it will be third time lucky when she attempts to become the first African or Arab woman to win a Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday.
Singapore issues arrest notice for billionaire in rare graft probe
Singapore's powerful anti-graft body issued an arrest notice for one of the city-state's richest people, his company said Friday, widening a probe into rare high-level corruption.