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Generous Jokic 'picks Heat apart' in game-one win
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic knows how to let the game come to him -- and the Denver Nuggets star wasn't about to start forcing things on the biggest stage of all.
Six La Liga teams battling to beat drop on final day
Six La Liga teams are in danger on the final day of the season as they battle to avoid going down with Espanyol and Elche.
Organisers pray for trouble-free Derby, Dettori for fairytale last ride
Nijinsky, Shergar and Sea the Stars are among the great horses to have won the Epsom Derby, the 'blue riband' of flat racing. On Saturday racegoers will witness who joins them on the roll of honour.
Racing 92 hoping to delay Russell's farewell in Top 14 playoffs
Maverick Scotland fly-half Finn Russell could play the final of his 104 Racing 92 appearances on Saturday as they head to Stade Francais in the French Top 14 playoffs.
Heat need to match Nuggets physicality: Butler
Miami star Jimmy Butler called on his team-mates to match Denver's physicality after the Nuggets overpowered the Heat to win game one of the NBA Finals on Thursday.
Nuggets dominate Heat 104-93 in NBA Finals game one
The Denver Nuggets launched their first NBA Finals campaign in franchise history with a dominant 104-93 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday, propelled by yet another Nikola Jokic triple double.
Usain Bolt a distant memory as Mariners contest A-League final
Central Coast Mariners have come a long way since their flirtation with Usain Bolt and fast fame five years ago, culminating in a "David v Goliath" A-League final on Saturday.
French Open day 6: Three matches to watch
Novak Djokovic continues his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title at the French Open on Friday, while Carlos Alcaraz faces Denis Shapovalov in the third round.
Guardiola puts City on red alert as United threaten treble bid in FA Cup final
Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City stars that Manchester United are capable of wrecking their treble dreams in Saturday's FA Cup final.
Favourites Barcelona should not underestimate hungry Wolfsburg
Barcelona are firm favourites to lift their second women's Champions League trophy against Wolfsburg on Saturday in Eindhoven but cannot afford to underestimate the dangerous German side.
Messi future decision drawing near with Barca return hopes fading
With Lionel Messi's time at Paris Saint-Germain drawing to a close, the Argentine forward will soon reveal his future -- but hopes of a romantic return to Barcelona are fading.
Monaco and Nantes in danger on final day of French season
Paris Saint-Germain have wrapped up a record 11th French title but Monaco risk missing out on European qualification on the final night of the Ligue 1 season on Saturday, while eight-time champions Nantes are facing relegation.
End of an era at Napoli as title hero Spalletti says goodbye
Napoli's dream season finally comes to an end on Sunday when they host Sampdoria, a last victory lap before the architect of their historic Serie A title triumph walks off into the sunset.
Thuram, Wahi, David: Ligue 1 stars set for big summer transfers
As the Ligue 1 season comes to an end this weekend, AFP Sport looks at five stars of the French top flight who could make big-money moves when the transfer window opens:
'Proud' Mourinho leaves Roma fans fearing summer exit
Jose Mourinho told his Roma players that there was no need to cry after a long, emotional Europa League ride ended in defeat at the final hurdle, but fans will shed a tear should the Portuguese leave this summer.
German Cup final could hinge on French shootout between Nkunku, Kolo Muani
Saturday's German Cup final is not only a showdown of two of the country's emerging football powerhouses but a battle between France strikers Christopher Nkunku and Randal Kolo Muani.
NBA to announce Morant decision after Finals - Silver
The NBA has investigated Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's latest gun-flashing video on social media but won't announce any action on the matter until after the NBA Finals, commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday.
As Messi rumours swirl, an Argentine takes charge in Miami
If Lionel Messi is, as some reports suggest, considering an offer to join Inter Miami then he may have noticed with interest that a fellow Argentine took charge of the MLS team on Thursday.
Riley leads Memorial by one after late birdie spree
Davis Riley birdied three of his last four holes to seize the lead after Thursday's opening round of the PGA Memorial tournament, where last-hole setbacks deflated Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth.
Inter Miami fire coach Neville
Inter Miami have fired their English coach Phil Neville after a fourth straight loss left the club bottom of the Eastern Conference in Major League Soccer, the club announced on Thursday.
Former skipper Hooper joins West Indies coaching team
Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper has been appointed as assistant to new coach Daren Sammy as the Caribbean side prepare for their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Fritz ends French hopes at Roland Garros, shushes baying crowd
Taylor Fritz knocked out the last French player standing at Roland Garros on Thursday and mockingly shushed the boisterous, partisan night-time crowd.
Churchill Downs adopts new safety measures after horse deaths
Churchill Downs, home racetrack of the Kentucky Derby, announced new safety measures on Thursday following 12 recent equine deaths, including limiting horses to four starts in eight weeks.
Zverev makes winning return to French Open court of pain
Alexander Zverev made a successful return to the French Open's Court Philippe Chatrier on Thursday, a year after suffering a horrifying ankle ligament injury which ended his season.
Frittelli WD after going 15-over in 14 holes at PGA Memorial
Dylan Frittelli, struggling through a difficult PGA Tour season, withdrew from the Memorial tournament on Thursday after going 15-over par in 14 holes at Muirfield Village.
Altmaier wins French Open epic as Andreeva strikes blow for teens
Germany's Daniel Altmaier won the fifth longest ever French Open match on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing a tantalising glimpse into the sport's future.
Fishing helped Altmaier down Sinner in 5-hour 26-minute French Open epic
German Daniel Altmaier said his love of fishing helped him knock out Italian eighth seed Jannik Sinner in the French Open second round on Thursday after a dramatic five-hour, 26-minute battle -- the fifth longest match in tournament history.
England's 'almost perfect' start delights Broad
Stuart Broad said things could have hardly gone better for England after he helped launch their home season by taking five-wickets on Thursday's opening day of an Ashes warm-up against Ireland at Lord's.
NBA Celtics boss says Mazzulla will return as coach
Joe Mazzulla will return as head coach of the Boston Celtics despite losing a winner-take-all NBA playoff showdown with Miami, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Thursday.
Still extends deal as Reims coach
Belgian coach Will Still has extended his contract with Reims until 2025, the French Ligue 1 club announced on Thursday.
Duckett strengthens England's grip after Broad strikes against Ireland
Ben Duckett's dashing unbeaten fifty took England to within sight of a first-innings lead over Ireland on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test at Lord's on Thursday.
NBA's 76ers name ex-Raptors coach Nurse as bench boss
Nick Nurse, who guided the Toronto Raptors to an NBA title in 2019, was on Thursday named head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.