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Osimhen, Toney attract Saudi interest as Chelsea chase Sancho
The futures of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and England international Ivan Toney are set to dominate the final day of the European transfer window on Friday as Chelsea continue their frenzied pursuit of new signings.
Hamilton top of the pile in Italian GP second practice
Lewis Hamilton topped the times for Mercedes in Friday's second practice session for the Formula One Italian Grand Prix by the finest of margins in front of Lando Norris.
Veteran Woods takes stage 13 as O'Connor Vuelta lead slashed
Veteran Canadian climber Michael Woods powered to victory on stage 13 of the Vuelta a Espana on Friday as Primoz Roglic slashed nearly two minutes off Ben O'Connor's overall lead.
Maresca says Chelsea rebuild 'ahead' of schedule
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca claims his overhaul of the chaotic Premier League club is already ahead of schedule.
Israeli tennis Paralympian Berdichevsky happy to bring cheer to October 7 survivors
Israeli Adam Berdichevsky and his family survived the October 7 Hamas attack and on Friday they and other survivors from their kibbutz watched as he won an emotional opening singles tennis match at the Paralympics in Paris.
Sri Lanka collapse against England after Atkinson hundred
Olly Stone and Matthew Potts both took two wickets in an over as Sri Lanka slumped to 129-7 at tea on the second day of the first Test at Lord's on Friday after fellow England paceman Gus Atkinson's sparkling maiden century.
Spurs without Solanke, Richarlison for Newcastle trip
Tottenham will be without both Dominic Solanke and Richarlison for Sunday's Premier League trip to Newcastle.
Brazilians hoping to bring the 'funk' to Paralympics 100m final
The world's fastest Paralympian Petrucio Ferreira dos Santos said he is hoping to bring the "funk" to the men's category T47 100m final with his fellow Brazilians at the Paris Paralympics on Friday.
Man City have taken risk over Alvarez exit says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City have risked making a "mistake" by letting Julian Alvarez join Atletico Madrid without replacing the Argentina striker.
Ten Hag says financial rules key to McTominay sale
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag called for a change to profit and sustainability rules on Friday as Scott McTominay is set to seal a move to Italian side Napoli.
Arsenal hit by Merino injury blow
Arsenal's new signing Mikel Merino has been ruled out for several weeks with a shoulder injury that will force the Spain midfielder to wait for his debut.
Chelsea handed trips to Germany, Athens in Conference League
Chelsea will face trips to German Bundesliga side Heidenheim and to Athens to play Panathinaikos in the league phase of this season's UEFA Conference League, the draw for which took place on Friday in Monaco.
Verstappen quickest in opening F1 Italian GP practice
Max Verstappen was fastest in Friday's first practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, pipping Charles Leclerc to the top time as he tries to get his Formula One title defence back on track.
Southampton sign Arsenal keeper Ramsdale
Southampton signed England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal in a deal worth a reported £25 million ($32 million) ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.
Atkinson's maiden century leaves England on top against Sri Lanka at Lord's
Gus Atkinson cemented his love affair with Lord's by scoring a maiden century on Friday, with the Surrey paceman's 118 powering England to an imposing first-innings 427 all out against Sri Lanka on the second day of the second Test.
Croissant 'treat' driving India's Yathiraj at Paralympics badminton
India's world number one Suhas Yathiraj said on Friday he is dreaming of eating a full-butter croissant if he wins the gold medal in the singles SL 4 badminton at the Paris Paralympics.
Atkinson's maiden century takes England to 427 all out against Sri Lanka in second Test
Gus Atkinson cemented his love affair with Lord's by scoring a maiden century on Friday, with his 118 powering England to an imposing first-innings 427 all out against Sri Lanka on the second day of the second Test.
Man Utd to come up against Mourinho's Fenerbahce in new-look Europa League
Manchester United will travel to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, now coached by Jose Mourinho, among their eight games in the league phase of the new-look Europa League, the draw for which took place in Monaco on Friday.
Ronaldo in Portugal squad for Nations League games
Cristiano Ronaldo has kept his place in the Portugal squad for next month's UEFA Nations games against Croatia and Scotland despite an ineffective display at Euro 2024.
Newcastle success will take longer after transfer angst: Howe
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe admits success will take "a lot longer" to achieve for his club after a frustrating transfer window.
Chiesa may have to wait for Liverpool debut: Slot
Arne Slot says Federico Chiesa may have to wait for his Liverpool debut after the Italy forward's arrival ahead of Sunday's clash with Manchester United.
Stuttering Madrid look for quick fix with Barca off to fast start
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says the Spanish and European champions must quickly navigate their way through a patchy start to the season, with Kylian Mbappe still searching for his first goal in La Liga.
Springboks v All Blacks: Five things to know
A win for South Africa over arch-rivals New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday would leave the World Cup title-holders well placed to win the Rugby Championship a second time.
Samoa post six-try win over Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup
Samoa held off a second-half revival by visitors Tonga to post a 43-17 win in Apia on Friday and their first victory in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Van de Zandschulp conquers Alcaraz after contemplating retirement
Botic van de Zandschulp, who stunned world number three Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open on Thursday, was contemplating retirement less than three months ago.
Superstars Alcaraz and Osaka crash out of US Open
Former champions Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka were knocked out of the US Open on Thursday as the final Grand Slam of the year lost two of its biggest crowd-pullers.
Alcaraz loses fight against himself, van de Zandschulp in shock US Open defeat
Carlos Alcaraz said he was fighting himself as much as Botic van de Zandschulp as he slumped to a stunning US Open second-round defeat on Thursday.
Liverpool's Slot faces first test at Man Utd, 'world-class' Arsenal host Brighton
Liverpool boss Arne Slot faces his first major test with a trip to Manchester United, while Newcastle and Tottenham also face off on Sunday hoping to dispel early season doubts over their credentials for a top-four finish.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Cane out to impress in clash of titans
South Africa fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and New Zealand flanker Sam Cane have special reasons for wanting to impress in the Rugby Championship clash of titans on Saturday.
Leverkusen face Leipzig in early test of title defence
Defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen face the first true test of their title defence when they host RB Leipzig on Saturday.
Alcaraz suffers shock defeat at US Open
Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the US Open by Dutch world number 74 Botic van de Zandschulp in a seismic second round upset on Thursday.
Three matches to watch on Friday at the US Open
Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff will aim to clean up their games as the going gets tougher in the third round of the US Open on Friday.