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McIlroy five back as Harman leads British Open
Rory McIlroy continued to battle driving woes during a topsy-turvy front nine of his second round at the British Open on Friday, as 2023 champion Brian Harman moved into the lead at Royal Portrush.
Lyles the showman ready to deliver 100m entertainment
Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles insisted he was ready to bring his showman persona to a sell-out London Stadium in the 11th Diamond League meet of the season on Saturday.
Liverpool line up swoop for Frankfurt striker Ekitike: reports
Liverpool are preparing to launch a bid for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike after missing out on Newcastle's Alexander Isak, according to reports on Friday.
Scotland end tour with seven-try thrashing of Samoa
An improved Scotland finished their season-ending Pacific tour on a high note Friday, scoring seven tries to outclass Samoa 41-12 in a fast-paced Test in Auckland.
Wrexham chief wants playoff push after promotion to Championship
The Hollywood fairytale that is Wrexham AFC is only just beginning, the club's chief executive said Friday as the Welsh side continued its unlikely quest to crack the English Premier League.
Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner of Championship club Swansea
Snoop Dogg has become co-owner of Championship side Swansea City in an unlikely alliance between the world of rap and football, the Welsh club announced.
Lions ignoring the noise ahead of Wallabies Test
British and Irish Lions assistant coach Johnny Sexton said on Friday his team was taking no notice of bookmakers who have the visitors overwhelming favourites to win the opening Test against the Wallabies.
Lions block Wallabies flanker Samu from Pasifika team
The British and Irish Lions have blocked Wallabies backrower Pete Samu from appearing for a First Nations and Pasifika XV against them because he did not play Super Rugby this season, the visitors confirmed Friday.
Indian state blames cricket team for deadly stampede
State authorities blamed the management of India's Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket team for last month's deadly stampede during celebrations for their first IPL title.
Injury rules All Blacks wing Ioane out of third France Test
The All Blacks were hit by an injury blow Friday on the eve of the third Test against France, losing experienced wing Rieko Ioane to a hamstring injury.
Wallabies skipper Wilson concedes losing Valetini a massive blow
Australian captain Harry Wilson conceded Friday that the loss of dynamic flanker Rob Valetini was a huge blow ahead of the opening Test against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane.
Springboks pick dynamic half-backs for final Championship warm-up
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Grant Williams can form a dynamic half-back partnership for South Africa when they complete their Rugby Championship build-up by tackling Georgia in Mbombela on Saturday.
Jorge Martin returns to MotoGP racing at revamped Brno
Reigning world champion Jorge Martin of Spain will return to racing at the Czech MotoGP this weekend as the Brno circuit hosts its first grand prix since 2020.
Olympic champion Lyles to make 100m season debut at London Diamond League
Olympic champion Noah Lyles reignites competition with Letsile Tebogo over 100m at Saturday's Diamond League meet in London, a week after the American marked his return to action with victory in the 200m over the Botswanan in Monaco.
England's Wiegman hails 'one of a kind' Bronze after Euros shootout triumph
Sarina Wiegman heaped praise on England icon Lucy Bronze after she stepped up to help drag the Lionesses through to the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Thursday.
England reach Euro 2025 semis after shootout win over Sweden
England roared into the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Thursday after coming back from two goals down and then beating Sweden 3-2 on penalties to continue their title defence.
British Open round 1: Who said what
Key quotes from the first round of the 153rd British Open at Royal Portrush on Thursday:
Former Springbok Ackermann succeeds White as Bulls coach
Former South Africa lock Johan Ackermann has been appointed head coach of the Bulls, with his mission to turn serial runners-up into title winners, an official confirmed on Thursday.
McIlroy pushed to solid British Open start by home support
Rory McIlroy "felt the support of an entire country" as he ground his way to an under-par start at the British Open on Thursday, battling errant driving during a marathon first round at Royal Portrush that lasted almost six hours.
Scheffler makes bright British Open start, McIlroy three shots back
World number one Scottie Scheffler made a fine start to the British Open to sit three under par at a rain-swept Royal Portrush on Thursday as home favourite Rory McIlroy was roared on during a rollercoaster one-under par round.
Fraud probe opened into Mbappe payments to police officers
An investigation has been opened into potentially fraudulent payments made by Kylian Mbappe to five police officers assigned to protect the French national football team, the public prosecutor's office told AFP on Thursday.
Pacquiao, 46, eyes comeback upset in Barrios showdown
Thirty years after clambering through the ropes for his first professional fight as a skinny 16-year-old, Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring once more on Saturday for the latest round of his protracted battle with Father Time.
Spain's Bonmati 'grateful' for Euros bid after meningitis scare
Aitana Bonmati is feeling good ahead of Spain's quarter-final clash with hosts Switzerland at Women's Euro 2025 after recovering from a bout of viral meningitis which briefly threatened her tournament.
Soaked Scheffler battles elements to make solid British Open start
World number one Scottie Scheffler blamed wild weather conditions for his wayward driving, but the American still shot a three-under-par first round at the British Open to sit one shot off the lead on Thursday.
Ons Jabeur announces break from tennis 'to rediscover joy of living'
Former world number two Ons Jabeur announced on Thursday she was going to "take a step back and finally put myself first", after two difficult years on the circuit.
Pogacar retakes Tour de France lead in crushing mountain win
Tadej Pogacar reclaimed the leader's yellow jersey at the Tour de France with an imperious stage 12 triumph on the Hautacam mountain in the Pyrenees on Thursday.
Women's marathon world record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping suspicions
Ruth Chepngetich, the Kenyan who shattered the women's marathon world record last year, has been provisionally suspended on suspicion of doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Thursday.
'Back in love': MotoGP champion Martin stays with Aprilia
Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin said on Thursday he would stay with the Aprilia team for the 2026 season, dispelling doubts about his future.
'I'm not an old guy': Usyk says age won't matter in Dubois bout
Oleksandr Usyk has slammed claims that his age could be the decisive factor in Saturday's undisputed world heavyweight title clash with Daniel Dubois.
Fan energy key for Swiss in Euros clash with Spain, says Maritz
Noelle Maritz said Thursday that fervent home support will help Switzerland in their task of beating world champions Spain in the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025.
Scheffler makes bright British Open start before McIlroy takes centre stage
World number one Scottie Scheffler made a fine start to his quest for a first British Open with a three-under par round of 68 to sit one off the lead at a rain-swept Royal Portrush on Thursday.
Napoli sign Dutch international forward Lang
Serie A champions Napoli announced Thursday the signing of Netherlands attacker Noa Lang from PSV Eindhoven.