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Nawaz sparks Pakistan to five-wicket ODI win over West Indies
Hasan Nawaz made a triumphant one-day international debut, going 63 not out on Friday to power Pakistan over West Indies by five wickets in their ODI series opener.
Lions' Norris hospitalized after scary injury, NFL pre-season game suspended
The Detroit Lions' NFL pre-season game was suspended after Detroit safety Morice Norris suffered a serious injury and was taken from the field at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium in an ambulance.
Australia settle on Marsh and Head as T20 openers
Australian white-ball skipper Mitchell Marsh says he will open the T20 batting with Travis Head for the foreseeable future as the team looks for stability at the top leading into next year's World Cup.
Patriots unveil statue honoring iconic quarterback Tom Brady
The New England Patriots unveiled a 12-foot statue of legendary quarterback Tom Brady outside their Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on Friday, honoring the player who guided the team to six Super Bowl titles.
Slot's new-look Liverpool under the spotlight in Community Shield
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is relishing the rare chance to lift silverware in his side's first game of the season as the new-look Premier League champions face Crystal Palace in Sunday's Community Shield.
NBA to open season with blockbuster showdowns: report
Opening night of the upcoming NBA season will feature the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting Houston and a star-studded clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State, ESPN reported Friday.
Toronto champion Shelton to start Cincy against Argentine outsider
Newly minted Toronto Masters champion Ben Shelton will open his account at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open against Camilo Ugo Carabelli after the Argentine defeated Kei Nishikori 7-5, 6-3 on Friday.
Barcelona reinstate Ter Stegen as captain
Barcelona on Friday reinstated goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as captain after resolving a dispute over the German's fitness.
Fleetwood leads St. Jude in search of first US PGA Tour title
England's Tommy Fleetwood positioned himself to strike for a first US PGA Tour title this weekend, firing a six-under par 64 to take a four-shot lead early in the second round of the St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee.
England's injured Woakes still has Ashes hopes
England paceman Chris Woakes is considering rehabilitation rather than surgery on his dislocated shoulder in a last-ditch bid to make himself available for the upcoming Ashes tour of Australia.
Spain's Badosa withdraws from US Open
Spain's Paula Badosa, ranked 12th in the world, has withdrawn from the US Open, tournament officials announced on Friday.
NBA Celtics sign Mazzulla to coaching contract extension
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has signed a multi-year contract extension with the team he guided to an NBA title in 2024, the club announced on Friday.
Ter Stegen responds after Barcelona strips him of captaincy
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen took to social media on Friday to defend himself after Barcelona started disciplinary proceedings that could allow them to terminate his contract.
Chelsea's Broja joins Burnley on five-year deal
Armando Broja has left boyhood club Chelsea to join promoted Burnley on a five-year contract, it was announced Friday.
Three centurions as 'ruthless' New Zealand pile on runs against Zimbabwe
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra hit centuries as New Zealand produced a "ruthless" batting performance on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Friday.
Montreal protagonists Mboko, Osaka out of Cincinnati Open
WTA Montreal tournament champion Victoria Mboko and beaten finalist Naomi Osaka officially withdrew on Friday from the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open in decisions openly telegraphed after their Thursday night final in Canada.
Glasner says demotion to Conference League would punish 'innocent' Palace
Oliver Glasner believes that if Crystal Palace are demoted to the Conference League it would feel "like we are punished, but being innocent".
New Zealand build big total in 2nd Test against Zimbabwe
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra hit centuries as New Zealand produced a relentless batting performance on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Friday.
Lens sign France international Thauvin from Udinese
French World Cup winner Florian Thauvin returned to Ligue 1 on Friday when Lens confirmed the signing of the 32-year-old attacking midfielder.
Man Utd training ground upgrade will foster 'winning culture': Ratcliffe
Manchester United's revamped training ground is a "world-class performance environment" that can help restore the club to former glories, according to co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.
Guessand says he jumped at chance to join Aston Villa after sealing move
Evann Guessand said he "didn't think twice" when offered the chance to sign for Aston Villa after completing a move from Nice on Friday.
Liverpool's Slot hints at fresh Isak bid despite 'attacking power'
Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to rule out an improved bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak as the Premier League champions consider adding to their formidable firepower, with Darwin Nunez set to leave for Saudi Arabia.
PSG to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier: source
European champions Paris Saint-Germain have reached agreement with Lille to sign highly-rated goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Friday.
Kirsty Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olympic debate, say former IOC figures
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" over Russia, former IOC executives have told AFP.
Kipyegon says a woman will run a sub-four minute mile
Faith Kipyegon said she believes a woman will break the four-minute barrier for the mile "in this generation or the next", and the challenge is what keeps her training.
Australian A-League side Western United stripped of licence
Melbourne-based A-League club Western United was stripped of its licence Friday, leaving the beleaguered side on the brink of folding just three years after winning the domestic title.
Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olympic debate, say former IOC figures
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" over Russia, former IOC executives have told AFP.
Crypto group reportedly says it planned sex toy tosses at WNBA games
A cryptocurrency group has said it organized a spate of "stunts" in which sex toys were tossed on courts at WNBA games, US media reported on Thursday.
American Shelton tops Khachanov to win first ATP Masters title in Toronto
Ben Shelton became the first American to win an ATP Masters 1000 title in Canada in more than two decades as he defeated Karen Khachanov 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) in Toronto final on Thursday.
Canadian teen Mboko outlasts Osaka to win WTA Montreal crown
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko conquered four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday, capping a fairytale run at the WTA Canadian Open with her first WTA title.
Bhatia leads by one at PGA St. Jude, Scheffler five adrift
Akshay Bhatia picked up four strokes in the last three holes as he surged to an eight-under par 62 on Thursday to seize a one-shot lead in the first round of the St. Jude Classic, the first event of the US PGA Tour FedEx Cup playoffs.
Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in Cincinnati
Venus Williams rallied from 4-1 down in the first set but could not maintain momentum, the seven-time Grand Slam champion falling 6-4, 6-4 to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the first round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Thursday.