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Tipuric tells Wales to lay down World Cup marker against Georgia
Wales captain Justin Tipuric has called on his side to produce a performance free of mistakes when they face Georgia in an Autumn Nations Series international in Cardiff on Saturday.
US decathlete Scantling given three-year doping ban
US Olympic decathlete Garrett Scantling has been suspended for three years after breaching 'Whereabouts and Tampering' anti-doping rule violations, the United States Anti-Doping Association (USADA) said on Friday.
LPGA's 2023 schedule offers record 101.4 mn in prize money
A 2023 LPGA Tour schedule with 33 events and a record $101.4 million in prize money was unveiled Friday, including seven tournaments in Asia and five stops in Europe.
Whitelock urges All Blacks to 'front up' against England
New Zealand captain Sam Whitelock has told his side to "front up" against England at Twickenham and "walk towards the pressure".
Verstappen recovers confidence and poise to top practice in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen recovered his confidence and poise on Friday when he topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell in opening practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Djokovic made to work by Medvedev in Turin thriller
Novak Djokovic remained unbeaten at the ATP finals on Friday after a battling 6-3, 6-7 (5/7) 7-6 (7/2) win over Daniil Medvedev.
The Rock gives Samoa morale-boosting warcry ahead of League World Cup final
Samoan morale was given an unlikely boost ahead of their daunting Rugby League World Cup final against Australia on Saturday in the form of an emotional warcry from Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson.
Fitzpatrick edges closer to Race to Dubai title with share of World Tour lead
US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick inched closer to the Race to Dubai title as he reached the halfway mark of the $10 million DP World Tour Championship tied in the lead with Tyrrell Hatton after both fired second round five-under par 67 scores on Friday.
Women's ski season opens with Shiffrin-Vlhova slalom duel
Following a string of cancellations, and almost a month after the men started their World Cup skiing season, the women finally hit the slopes on Saturday and Sunday above the Arctic Circle in Finland.
England's Sinckler excited by 'massive occasion' against All Blacks
Kyle Sinckler said he was "raring to go" in England's latest "massive occasion" clash with New Zealand.
Verstappen tops Abu Dhabi practice, Ricciardo set for Red Bull role
Max Verstappen set the pace for Red Bull ahead of Mercedes' George Russell in Friday's second practice for this weekend's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Uno, Sakamoto stumble at figure skating's NHK Trophy
Reigning world champions and home favourites Kaori Sakamoto and Shoma Uno struggled with their jumps Friday and managed only second place in the short programmes at figure skating's NHK Trophy, allowing more junior rivals a chance to shine.
World Cup chiefs ban beer sales as Ronaldo jets in
World Cup chiefs on Friday banned beer sales around stadiums in a stunning u-turn just two days before kickoff as Cristiano Ronaldo prepared to jet in to Qatar.
Italy take on world champions South Africa hoping for another big scalp
Resurgent Italy host sliding South Africa in Genoa on Saturday as the nation in form and with coach Kieran Crowley insisting the Azzurri have a chance against the World Champions.
Beer sales banned around Qatar World Cup stadiums: FIFA
FIFA and Qatar on Friday banned beer sales around the eight World Cup stadiums in a stunning policy u-turn just two days before the start of the tournament.
Six possible breakout stars of the World Cup
The World Cup always provides a stage for young players to make a name for themselves and the younger generation will be eagerly awaiting Sunday's start of the 2022 edition.
Hamilton heads Russell as Mercedes duo top opening practice
Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of his Mercedes team-mate George Russell in Friday’s opening practice at this weekend’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the ‘silver arrows’ continuing where they left off after a one-two triumph in Sao Paulo last Sunday.
Lucu replaces banned France captain Dupont for Japan Test
Scrum-half Maxime Lucu will replace World Rugby player of the year Antoine Dupont in France's side to face Japan in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend, Les Bleus head coach Fabien Galthie said on Friday.
Japan drop Matsushima for France Test for 'physicality' reasons
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph said on Friday he had dropped ex-Clermont winger Kotara Matsushima to the bench for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series Test with France for "physicality reasons".
France sweat on Benzema, Varane ahead of World Cup opener
Defending champions France are hoping Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane will be fit enough to feature in their opening World Cup match against Australia, with teammate Adrien Rabiot insisting both are "determined to play".
Qatar 2022 - a one-off World Cup fantasy
FIFA's president promised the World Cup would be like "Disneyland" while rights groups say workers have been through hell, but one thing is certain -- there will never be another World Cup like Qatar 2022.
Six star players to watch at the World Cup
The 2022 World Cup gets underway on Sunday in Qatar, with France hoping to become the first team to successfully defend the title since Brazil 60 years ago.
Football moves centre-stage after troubled World Cup build-up
After a 12-year build-up engulfed by a desert storm of controversy, the World Cup finally kicks off in Qatar on Sunday with Lionel Messi aiming to crown his glittering career by winning football's greatest prize.
World champions France 'only human' says Australia's Mabil
Australia winger Awer Mabil said Friday that France were only human as the underdogs prepared for their daunting World Cup opener against the defending champions.
Sri Lanka's Ranatunga ordered to pay over cricket feud
Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga has been ordered to pay $70,000 in a defamation case arising from a long-running feud over control of the island nation's cash-rich cricket board.
Durant, O'Neale push Nets past Trail Blazers
Brooklyn's Royce O'Neale notched a triple-double that included the game-winning tip-in in the last second Thursday as the Nets beat the NBA's West-leading Trail Blazers 109-107 in Portland.
Australia wary of 'dangerous' Samoa in Rugby League World Cup final
Australia coach Mal Meninga has vowed that his Kangaroos side, bidding for a third consecutive title, will not take surprise finalists Samoa lightly when the two teams meet at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Irish look to equal home record, Aussies to rebound from Italy defeat
Ireland host Australia in their final international of the year bidding for a record-equalling 12th successive home Test success on Saturday and frank their status as the top-ranked rugby team in the world.
NFL move Buffalo's snow threatened game with Browns to Detroit
The NFL clash on Sunday between the Buffalo Bills and the Cleveland Browns has been moved to Detroit due to fears over a forecast snow storm, the NFL said on Thursday.
Ko grabs first round lead at CME Group Tour Championship
New Zealand's Lydia Ko, produced a blistering finish to her first round to grab the lead at the CME Group Tour Championship on Thursday after shooting a seven under-par 65.
Hammer grabs RSM Classic lead
A week after making his first cut on the PGA Tour, American Cole Hammer shot an eight under-par round of 64 to grab the first round lead at the RSM Classic on Thursday.
Ronaldo felt 'provoked' by Ten Hag in substitution row
Cristiano Ronaldo claimed he was "provoked" by a lack of respect from Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag when refusing to come on as a substitute against Tottenham last month.