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Swiatek breezes past Kudermetova and into final at blustery Doha
World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek breezed past Veronika Kudermetova for the loss of just one game in a 56-minute Doha Open semi-final demolition on Friday.
Pundits perplexed after Woods hands Thomas tampon at PGA event
Tiger Woods's apparent bid to prank playing partner Justin Thomas by handing him a tampon during the first round of the PGA Genesis Invitational has sparked some criticism of the 15-time major champion.
New Zealand shed 'tears', hope for World Cup miracle after Bangladesh win
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine said New Zealand still had hopes of reaching the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals after they trounced Bangladesh by 71 runs at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.
Bates leads New Zealand to 71-run defeat of Bangladesh at T20 World Cup
Suzie Bates led a turnaround by the New Zealand team as they trounced Bangladesh by 71 runs in their Women's T20 World Cup match at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.
Potter tells Chelsea to resolve Mount's future 'quickly'
Graham Potter has called on Chelsea's owners to resolve "quickly" their contract talks with England midfielder Mason Mount.
Dimitrov edges De Minaur to reach Rotterdam semis
Grigor Dimitrov saved two match points before edging past Alex De Minaur 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6) on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the ATP 500 tournament in Rotterdam.
Odermatt the 'fighter' revels in double world gold
Marco Odermatt admits to not having the cleanest skiing style, but insists his charge to a second gold medal of the World Ski Championships on Friday was down to him being a "full-on fighter".
Bates leads return to form by New Zealand batters
Suzie Bates led a return to form by New Zealand’s batters as they scored 189 for three in their Women’s T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.
Klopp wants Liverpool to boost top four bid in 'massive' Newcastle game
Jurgen Klopp has challenged Liverpool to win Saturday's "massive" clash at Newcastle as the Reds look to climb back into the race to finish in the Premier League's top four.
Saudi reports add to Man Utd takeover intrigue
Saudi Arabia has joined the race to buy Manchester United ahead of Friday's bid deadline, according to a report in Britain's Daily Telegraph, raising the stakes in what could be the most lucrative deal in sports history.
South Africa name Bavuma as first Black African Test captain
Temba Bavuma was on Friday named the first black African captain of South Africa's Test squad in what Cricket South Africa described as "part of a restructure within the leadership group of the national team".
Odermatt wins giant slalom for second world gold
Swiss tyro Marco Odermatt lived up to his pre-championship hype by winning the men's giant slalom in Courchevel on Friday for a second gold of these worlds after also claiming victory in the downhill.
Howe happy for Newcastle to irritate Premier League rivals
Eddie Howe has warned Newcastle's Premier League rivals that his club have no qualms about getting under the skin of the top-flight establishment.
Former Real Madrid coach Zidane says he needs 'a project'
Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says it's time for him to find "a new project".
Arteta wants fixture protection as Arsenal face quick turnaround
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged the Premier League to offer clubs protection from being forced to kick off early on Saturday after playing on Wednesday evening.
Khawaja, Handscomb lead Australia fight in 2nd India Test
Gritty half-centuries from Usman Khawaja and Peter Handscomb guided Australia to a fighting 263 all out against inspired Indian bowlers on Friday's opening day of the second Test.
Saudis join race to buy Manchester United - report
Saudi Arabia has joined the race to buy Manchester United ahead of Friday's nominal deadline, according to a report in Britain's Daily Telegraph, raising the stakes in what could be the most lucrative deal in sports history.
India bowl out Australia for 263 with Handscomb unbeaten
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami took four wickets as India bowled out Australia for 263, with Peter Handscomb hitting 72 not out on Friday's opening day of the second Test.
Austria's Schwarz fastest in first leg of world giant slalom
Austria's Marco Schwarz set the fastest time in the first of two legs in the men's giant slalom at the World Ski Championships in Courchevel on Friday.
New Zealand-England finely poised after Blundell century
A Tom Blundell century for New Zealand and two late England batting stumbles left the first Test tantalisingly poised at Mount Maunganui on Friday.
KL Rahul acrobatics help put India in charge of second Test
A stunning one-handed catch by KL Rahul ended Usman Khawaja's gritty knock of 81 as India took firm control against Australia on the opening day of the second Test on Friday.
Blundell leads New Zealand fightback in England first Test
A rollicking Tom Blundell century propelled New Zealand back into contention before two late England batting stumbles left the first Test tantalisingly poised at Mount Maunganui on Friday.
Blundell ton leads New Zealand rearguard in first England Test
A rollicking century by Tom Blundell propelled New Zealand to a first innings of 306 and back into contention in the first Test against England at Mount Maunganui on Friday.
Australia reeling on 94-3 after Ashwin strikes twice
India's Ravichandran Ashwin took two wickets in one over including Steve Smith for a duck to leave Australia reeling on 94-3 at lunch on Friday's opening day of the second Test.
Climate change could force 'decoupling' of long-distance athletics events - Coe
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Friday long-distance events could be "decoupled" from major championships due to climate change as concerns mount about competitor welfare in soaring heat.
Blundell leads New Zealand rearguard in first Test against England
Bold batting from Tom Blundell on 80 not out led a New Zealand fightback on day two of the first Test against England at Mount Maunganui on Friday.
Durant says Suns have 'all the pieces' now for title tilt
Kevin Durant believes the Phoenix Suns have been transformed into NBA title contenders following his recent blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets.
Antetokounmpo injury scare as Bucks roll to 12th straight win
Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered an injury scare on Thursday as the Milwaukee Bucks cruised to a 12th straight victory with a 112-100 win over the Chicago Bulls.
Australia to spend $4.8 billion on 2032 Olympic venues
Australia said Friday it will spend Aus$7.0 billion (US$4.8 billion) on venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, including a new 17,000-seat arena and a revamp of the Gabba stadium.
USA beat Canada, Brazil's Marta makes winning return
The United States showed solidarity with the Canadian women's team in their pay dispute before beating them 2-0 in the opening game of the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando on Thursday.
Broad and Anderson reach milestone as England retain control
Bowling greats James Anderson and Stuart Broad reached another cricket milestone on Friday to strengthen England's grip on day two of the first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui.
U.S beat Canada, Brazil's Marta makes winning return
The United States showed solidarity with the Canadian women's team in their pay dispute before beating them 2-0 in the opening game of the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando on Thursday.