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Inothewayurthinkin beats Galopin Des Champs to win Cheltenham Gold Cup
Inothewayurthinkin denied Galopin Des Champs a third successive Cheltenham Gold Cup with a dramatic victory on Friday under jockey Mark Walsh.
Sebastian Coe criticises IOC election process
Sebastian Coe on Friday criticised the election process for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee, just days away from a vote to decide if he becomes the most powerful figure in sport.
Courtois returns from Belgium exile for Nations League duty
Rudi Garcia announced Friday his 26-man squad for Belgium's Nations League play-off tie against Ukraine, which included Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for the first time since June 2023.
Dupont absence 'changes nothing' for Alldritt before France's Six Nations decider
France No 8 Gregory Alldritt said on Friday replacing the injured Antoine Dupont as captain has "changed nothing" in the build-up to this weekend's Six Nations title decider with Scotland.
Hundreds of Olympians call on IOC candidates to make climate top priority
Just days before the International Olympic Committee (IOC) elects a new president in Greece more than 400 athletes on Friday called on the future leader of the body to strengthen its action for the environment.
Arteta 'proud' of Lewis-Skelly's England call-up
Mikel Arteta said he was "proud" of Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly after the teenager was named in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad on Friday.
Wainwright says Wales want to send Sherratt out on Six Nations high
Aaron Wainwright says Wales are determined to end Matt Sherratt's brief spell as interim coach "on a high" against Six Nations title-contenders England in Cardiff on Saturday.
Guardiola relishing 'big fight' for Champions League qualification
Pep Guardiola said he is not deflated at having to battle for a place in next season's Champions League and believes doing so would be a "huge success" in a difficult season for Manchester City.
Chelsea can be flexible, says Maresca
Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea will be allowed to break from his rigid tactics if they need to win Sunday's vital London derby against Arsenal.
Pique denies Rubiales kickbacks in Spanish Super Cup move to Saudi
Gerard Pique on Friday denied paying kickbacks to Spain's disgraced former football federation chief Luis Rubiales in the Spanish Super Cup's transfer to Saudi Arabia, legal sources said.
Tuchel hopes to bring Premier League power to England reign
Thomas Tuchel said his England team must reflect the physicality of the Premier League as he hopes to inject more "intensity" into the Three Lions.
Scotland out to 'disrupt' France's Six Nations title hopes, says Russell
Scotland fly-half Finn Russell said on Friday his team would be motivated by the chance to "disrupt" France's bid to seal the Six Nations title this weekend in Paris.
Bayern's Kim sidelined for 'several weeks' with injury
Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae will miss "several weeks" with an Achilles tendon injury, coach Vincent Kompany said on Friday.
Thai football body to sue former chief over finances
Thailand's cash-strapped football association decided Friday to sue its ex-president -- a former national police chief -- over alleged financial mismanagement, his billionaire successor said.
Spain call up Asencio for Nations League quarters
In-form Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio was named Friday in the Spain squad to play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League.
Brignone on verge of World Cup glory with La Thuile super-G triumph
Federica Brignone put one hand on the alpine skiing World Cup after winning Friday's super-G in front of delighted home fans in La Thuile.
Fernandes hits back at Ratcliffe over 'overpaid' jibe
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said it is not the players' fault for the contracts signed off by the club as he hit back at claims by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe that some are "overpaid".
Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold to miss League Cup final in injury blow
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the League Cup final against Newcastle with an ankle injury that leaves the defender facing an extended spell on the sidelines.
Thousands pay to catch glimpse of Ohtani practise in Tokyo
Thousands of paying fans in Tokyo clapped and cheered as they watched Shohei Ohtani make a brief appearance in practice with his Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday ahead of the Major League Baseball season-opener.
Rashford, Henderson recalled in Tuchel's first England squad
Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson were included in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad on Friday, while Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly and Newcastle defender Dan Burn earned their first call-ups.
Hamilton content after 'completely different' first Ferrari day
Lewis Hamilton said Friday his first competitive day in a Ferrari had been "completely different" but he is relishing trying to squeeze out more pace at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Verstappen blames grip for early Australia struggles
Max Verstappen said Friday he struggled with tyre grip in second practice for the Australian Grand Prix after finishing a lowly seventh, but was heartened by the pace of his Red Bull.
Leclerc fastest in second Australian GP practice, Hamilton fifth
Charles Leclerc powered to the quickest time ahead of Oscar Piastri in second practice at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Friday, with Lewis Hamilton fifth and Max Verstappen only seventh.
Ireland eye unlikely Six Nations title against uncertain Italy
Ireland have a glimmer of hope that they can retain their Six Nations crown on Saturday when they take on Italy in Rome, looking to bounce back from a painful defeat to title favourites France.
Curry bags record 4,000th three-pointer as Warriors rout Kings
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry became the first NBA player ever to score 4,000 three-pointers on Thursday, extending his runaway lead as the greatest long-range shooter in basketball history in a blowout victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Alcaraz three-peat bid on track as Cerundolo downed
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fought off determined challenger Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Indian Wells ATP Masters.
England's Harry Brook banned from IPL for two years
England batsman Harry Brook has been banned from the Indian Premier League for two years after he pulled out at the last minute to focus on international cricket, local media reported Friday.
Curry bags record 4,000th three-pointer as Warriors face Kings
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry became the first NBA player ever to score 4,000 three-pointers on Thursday, extending his runaway lead as the greatest long-range shooter in basketball history.
Norris fastest in first Australian GP practice, Hamilton 12th
Lando Norris fired a warning shot to outpace world champion Max Verstappen and top the timesheets in first practice for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Friday, with Lewis Hamilton 12th on his Ferrari debut.
Doncic drops 45 but Lakers pounded in Bucks loss
Luka Doncic scored a game-high 45 points but could not prevent the Los Angeles Lakers from slumping to a third straight defeat in a 126-106 pounding by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA on Thursday.
Swiatek to face Andreeva, Sabalenka meets Keys in Indian Wells semi-finals
Defending champion Iga Swiatek beat Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-3 on Thursday, avenging her Olympics semi-final loss to the Paris Games gold medallist to reach the last four at Indian Wells.
Messi scores off the bench as Miami progress in Jamaica
Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored as Inter Miami eased into the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup with a 2-0 win at Jamaica's Cavalier earning them a 4-0 win on aggregate.