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Argentina's Paredes suspended 10 matches by FIFA for World Cup fight
Midfielder Leandro Paredes and several Argentina players have received bans and fines for their part in clashes with Spain players at the World Cup final, FIFA said on Friday.
World No.1 Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injury
World number one Jannik Sinner confirmed on Friday he will not compete in the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, because of a right knee injury.
Watkins and Martinez could join Villa exodus says Emery
Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez could be the next Aston Villa players to join the exodus from the Europa League winners.
All Blacks just as good as Springboks, says captain Savea
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea says his team are "just as good" as world champions South Africa ahead of a four-Test series, which kicks off in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Man City boss Maresca hit with Doku injury blow
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has suffered a blow on the eve of the Premier League season after Belgium winger Jeremy Doku was ruled out for several weeks.
Iraola wants to sign wingers to boost Liverpool's attacking options
Andoni Iraola admits Liverpool need to sign more wingers as they get used to life without Egypt star Mohamed Salah.
Maresca needs time to succeed after 'big changes' at Man City
Enzo Maresca insists he can replicate Manchester City's success under Pep Guardiola if he is given time to handle the "big changes" at the club.
Cyclist Alaphilippe attracts tributes as reports say he has quit
Race organisers paid tribute on Friday to cyclist Julian Alaphilippe, who is set to retire at the age of 34, although the Frenchman was yet to officially confirm his departure from the sport.
Top-ranked An, holder Yamaguchi reach badminton worlds semi-finals
South Korea's world number one An Se-young and defending champion Akane Yamaguchi registered strong wins to reach the semi-finals of the badminton world championships on Friday.
Archer double strengthens England's grip on first Test against Pakistan
Jofra Archer rocked Pakistan with an early double strike as England pressed for an innings victory in the first Test at Headingley on Friday.
Antonelli fastest in sole Dutch GP practice session
Mercedes teen sensation Kimi Antonelli turned in the fastest lap in the sole practice session Friday for the Dutch Grand Prix, pipping current world champion Lando Norris into second place.
England all out for 409, lead Pakistan by 238 runs in 1st Test
England enjoyed a flurry of tailend runs before they were dismissed for 409 by Pakistan on the third day of the first Test at Headingley on Friday for a first-innings lead of 238.
Premier League returns with Arsenal eyeing title dynasty
Champions Arsenal kick off the Premier League season on Friday reinforced by astute signings as boss Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being "hunted" by their title rivals.
Spurs agree deal to sign Man City's Savinho: reports
Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for an initial fee of around £75 million ($102 million), according to reports on Friday.
Bayern knew about Musiala's condition 'a long time ago' says Kompany
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Friday the club were aware of midfielder Jamal Musiala's neurological disorder long before it was made public this week.
Real Madrid star players are compatible: Mourinho
New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on Friday insisted his team's star players could fit together ahead of Los Blancos' opening La Liga game at Espanyol.
Australia's Hussey mulls role with England for Ashes series
Australian great Mike Hussey could face his own country in the Ashes after saying Friday he was open to joining England as their Test batting coach.
Eel-powered Japan whizz-kid, 11, chases Asian Games history
Yuki Kurihara will become Japan's youngest athlete in Asian Games history next month and the 11-year-old eSports whizz-kid wants to be the competition's youngest ever medallist too.
Rosenior seeks to match Paris FC's capital ambition as Ligue 1 returns
Paris FC, owned by LVMH chief Bernard Arnault, are hoping to consolidate their position in France's Ligue 1 guided by English coach Liam Rosenior, who is aiming to re-launch his career following a torrid experience at Chelsea.
Barcelona enter new era as Flick targets La Liga hat-trick
Hansi Flick's second season at Barcelona built on the success of his first, with the German coach guiding the Catalan giants to a second straight La Liga title.
Inter set for Serie A title defence as Milan get Amorim reboot
Inter Milan begin their Serie A title defence on Saturday as clear favourites to retain the Scudetto, but the reigning champions have undergone significant changes since completing a league and Italian Cup double in May.
Pogacar favourite for Vuelta with Grand Tour treble in sight
Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is the overwhelming favourite to win the Vuelta a Espana, which starts on Saturday in Monaco for the first time in its history.
'Greatest' Springboks face All Blacks in clash of juggernauts
Springbok legend Victor Matfield believes the current South Africa team is the "greatest we have ever had".
Bangladesh coach Simmons wary of Australia backlash in second Test
Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has warned his players that Australia will come at them "harder" in the second Test at Mackay on Saturday after his side's shock win in the opening match.
Swiatek into Cincinnati semis after Rybakina injury
Iga Swiatek moved into the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters as Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into their clash Thursday.
Champions Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as Premier League returns
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will embrace being "hunted" by their title rivals as the new Premier League season kicks off with the champions facing Coventry on Friday.
World No.2 Rybakina retires from Cincinnati clash with Swiatek
World number two Elena Rybakina had to quit her quarter-final at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters, retiring while trailing Iga Swiatek 4-1 in the opening set on Thursday.
McIlroy bounces back to share BMW Championship lead
Rory McIlroy fired an impressive six-under par 64 to headline a five-way tie for the lead on Thursday at the BMW Championship, the second event of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs.
Cobolli fueled by candy in sweet defeat of Paul
Flavio Cobolli advanced to the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Thursday with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Tommy Paul, gobbling down a handful of sweets for an unorthodox boost midway through the match.
Pogacar eyes 'missing' piece ahead of Vuelta return
Tadej Pogacar said on Thursday that winning the Vuelta a Espana would fulfil one of the few major ambitions left in his career as he prepares to start the race for the first time in seven years.
Pegula hangs on to dispatch Anisimova, reach Cincinnati semi-finals
World number three Jessica Pegula extended her dominance over Amanda Anisimova on Thursday, beating her fellow American 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/4) to reach the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters semi-finals.
Ronaldinho returns in search of 'beautiful' 300th goal
Former Brazil star Ronaldinho, who retired from the game in 2015, said on Thursday that he was making a comeback 11 years later with Italian third-division side Ravenna to try and score "a 300th goal".