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Stoinis, Mayers star as Lucknow smash Punjab in IPL
Marcus Stoinis and Kyle Mayers smashed 11 boundaries apiece to bring Lucknow Super Giants the second-highest team total in Indian Premier League history during Friday's 56-run demolition of Punjab Kings.
NBA Suns star Durant announces lifetime Nike deal
Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant and Nike announced Friday they have agreed on terms of a lifetime deal, joining legends Michael Jordan and LeBron James with such a contract.
Espargaro 'switches off brain' to lead Aprilia dominance in Jerez
Aprilia bikes dominated Friday's practice sessions for the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez with Aleix Espargaro fastest by "switching off the brain" followed by Maverick Vinales.
Players' chief wants fair reward for 'rising' England rugby women
With England are set to run out in front of a record crowd when they face France in a Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider, a players' representative on Friday urged the Rugby Football Union to make sure they receive proper financial reward for growing the game.
NBA Raptors eye WNBA's Hammon in coach search: report
The NBA's Toronto Raptors have been granted permission to speak about their head coaching vacancy with Becky Hammon, who guided the Las Vegas Aces to last year's Women's NBA title, ESPN reported Friday.
'I was about to lose': Alcaraz survives Madrid Open scare
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare before beating Emil Ruusuvuori in three sets to reach the Madrid Open third round on Friday.
Japan's Tsunoda flying high in Baku
Yuki Tsunoda's character and skill came to the fore in Baku on Friday when the Japanese driver secured a top 10 seat on the grid of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
FC Mariupol -- the Ukrainian club rising again in Brazil
Ukrainian city Mariupol may have been captured by Russia but the football team lives on in the new name of Brazilian side AA Batel, "to show that our spirit cannot be broken", FC Mariupol vice-president Andriy Sanin told AFP.
Baxter under no illusions about Exeter's task against La Rochelle
Rob Baxter has said Exeter will need to get "an awful lot right" when they face European Champions Cup holders La Rochelle in this season's semi-finals on Sunday.
Ayuso storms to Tour of Romandie time-trial win
Spaniard Juan Ayuso blitzed the 18.8km individual time-trial on stage three of the Tour of Romandie on Friday to take the overall lead of the race.
Ferrari's Leclerc denies Verstappen to nail pole again in Baku
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc grabbed his third consecutive pole for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in a nerve-jangling red-flag interrupted qualifying at Baku on Friday.
Strauss to leave ECB role after counties reject reform plan
Andrew Strauss is to leave his position as strategic adviser to the England and Wales Cricket Board after his suggested reforms to the domestic calendar failed to gain the backing of English counties.
Ferrari's Leclerc nails pole for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc grabbed his third consecutive pole for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in a nerve-jangling red-flag interrupted qualifying at Baku on Friday.
Arnaldi plays 'best match of my life' to upset Ruud
Matteo Arnaldi gained his first victory over a top-ten player on Friday as he upset third-seeded Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-4 in the third round of the Madrid Open.
Ten Hag hails 'inspirational' Man Utd captain Fernandes
Erik ten Hag has urged Manchester United's players to follow the example of skipper Bruno Fernandes to further embed a winning culture within the club.
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has knee surgery: source
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi had surgery on his injured knee on Friday just four months before the World Cup kicks off, a source familiar with the situation told AFP.
'Not too late' to claim title, says Bayern boss Tuchel
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said on Friday his side still had a chance to revive their season with a Bundesliga title, despite sitting second with five games to play.
Bale happy to stay retired despite Wrexham offer
Wales great Gareth Bale has declined a chance to end his retirement from football by turning out for a Wrexham side owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
'Not to late' to claim title, says Bayern boss Tuchel
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said on Friday his side still had a chance to revive their season with a Bundesliga title, despite sitting second with five games to play.
Kane glad of 'honest conversation' with Spurs chairman Levy
Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane said an "honest conversation" with chairman Daniel Levy had paved the way for an encouraging 2-2 draw with Manchester United that helped stem a rising tide of discontent among the club's supporters.
Verstappen tops fiery Baku practice
World champion Max Verstappen led the one and only practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Formula One returned with a bang on Friday.
Klopp warns Liverpool revival far from complete
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday his side are not yet "out of the woods" as they try to finish a see-saw season by qualifying for the Champions League.
Mendis bags five as Sri Lanka crush Ireland to seal Test whitewash
Ramesh Mendis grabbed a five-wicket haul and Prabath Jayasuriya became the fastest-ever spinner to 50 Test scalps Friday as Sri Lanka thrashed Ireland by an innings and 10 runs in the second Test.
Title destiny in Man City's hands as Villa make European push
Reigning champions Manchester City will go top of the Premier League table this weekend with victory over Fulham, building on their midweek demolition of title rivals Arsenal.
Mendis bags five as Sri Lanka crush Ireland to seal Test series
Ramesh Mendis took five wickets and Prabath Jayasuriya became the fastest-ever spinner to 50 Test wickets Friday as Sri Lanka thrashed Ireland by an innings and 10 runs in the second Test.
South African Neuschaefer makes waves for yachtswomen with Golden Globe win
South African Kirsten Neuschaefer made history late on Thursday by becoming the first female mariner to win a solo round-the-world race as she crossed the line on the French coast after 235 gruelling days in the Golden Globe.
'Swaggering' snooker sensation Si grew up among tables of dad's club
Si Jiahui's fairytale run to the World Snooker Championship semi-finals is reward for a childhood spent around his father's smoky pool club and having to endure bouts of homesickness.
Celtics hold off Hawks to advance in NBA playoffs
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Boston Celtics held off the Atlanta Hawks in a 128-120 thriller on Thursday to win their NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoff series four games to two.
Nantes talisman Blas key to French Cup repeat
The hero of last year's French Cup triumph for Nantes, Ludovic Blas hopes for a repeat success on Saturday against Toulouse as he nears the end of what is likely his final season with the Canaries.
Australia's expanding women's rugby league goes prime time
Four more teams will take part in Australia's fast-growing women's rugby league competition this year with a new broadcast deal seeing every match on free-to-air television, officials said.
Sweden's Johansson leads LPGA LA Championship
Sweden's Linnea Johansson fired a superb seven-under par 64 on Thursday to grab the first-round lead in the LPGA LA Championship at Wilshire Country Club.
Surfing great Slater, 51, handed career and Olympic lifeline
The 11-time world champion Kelly Slater has been handed a career lifeline with a wildcard to continue on the World Surf League, keeping his Paris Olympic dream alive.