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Man Utd forward Rashford a doubt for League Cup final
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag said on Friday he does not know whether in-form Marcus Rashford will be available for the League Cup final against Newcastle this weekend.
Saka used to getting 'kicked and fouled', admits Arsenal boss Arteta
Mikel Arteta has backed Bukayo Saka to cope with the rough treatment meted out by opponents but says the Arsenal winger can also learn ways to cope better with being targeted.
France's Haouas replaces banned Atonio against Scotland
Tight-head prop Mohamed Haouas replaces suspended Uini Atonio in holders France's team to face Scotland in the Six Nations this weekend, head coach Fabien Galthie said on Friday.
England goalkeeper Pickford signs new Everton deal
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has signed a new long-term contract with Everton, committing his future to the Premier League club until June 2027.
Scotland's Watson 'back to full fitness' for France Six Nations trip
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend said on Friday flanker Hamish Watson is fully fit to return to the team to face France in the Six Nations this weekend after returning from concussion, the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) announced on Friday.
Ocean Race sailors ready for 'extreme' leg in icy waters
On the docks of Cape Town, crews are making the final checks ahead of the most challenging stage of the world's longest sailing race.
Scotland's Watson returns for France Six Nations trip
Flanker Hamish Watson will return to the Scotland team to face France in the Six Nations this weekend after returning from concussion, the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) announced on Friday.
Southampton appoint Ruben Selles as manager until end of season
Premier League strugglers Southampton on Friday named Ruben Selles as their manager until the end of the season.
Japan football chiefs neglecting women's game, says former striker
Former striker Yuki Nagasato accused Japan's football association of neglecting the women's game ahead of this year's World Cup after it failed to find a broadcaster for the SheBelieves Cup.
Magnificent Brook puts England in charge of New Zealand Test
Red-hot Harry Brook made a majestic 184 not out to put England firmly in control against New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington on Friday.
Celtics escape Pacers in overtime, Nuggets and 76ers claw out wins
NBA conference leaders Boston and Denver were pushed to the limit on Thursday, the Celtics escaping in a 142-138 overtime triumph over Indiana and the Nuggets edging the Cavaliers in Cleveland.
Brook, Root centuries put England in charge of New Zealand Test
Red-hot Harry Brook made a majestic 184 not out to put England firmly in control against New Zealand in Wellington on Friday in the second Test.
Celtics escape Pacers in overtime, Nuggets and 76ers battle to wins
NBA conference leaders Boston and Denver were pushed to the limit on Thursday, with the Celtics escaping in a 142-138 overtime triumph over Indiana and the Nuggets edging the Cavaliers in Cleveland.
Brook century puts England in charge of second New Zealand Test
Red-hot Harry Brook smacked his fourth century in just six Tests to put England firmly in control against New Zealand in Wellington on Friday.
'Decisive' duo Vinicius and Griezmann do battle in Madrid derby
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti labelled Vinicius Junior the most decisive player in the world this week -- but on Saturday in La Liga he faces another contender, Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann.
Revitalised Marseille dreaming of French title ahead of PSG clash
Marseille's fierce rivalry with Paris Saint-Germain has lost some of its edge in recent years as the Qatar-owned club have dominated French football, but OM's resurgence under Igor Tudor has their passionate supporters dreaming of beating the capital club to the title.
Spalletti warns Napoli to avoid conceit as end to title agony nears
If Napoli's players are looking over their shoulders as they kick off the weekend's Serie A fixtures with a visit to struggling Empoli, it should be not at the distant chasing pack but at coach Luciano Spalletti.
Wales eye England victory after player strike grief
Threatened player strike assuaged, Wales will now focus on a first win in this season's Six Nations when they take on England in Cardiff on Saturday.
India take solace from 'positives' after T20 World Cup heartbreak
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur said Thursday she didn't know how long it would take to get over the heartbreak of a five-run defeat against Australia in a thrilling Women's T20 World Cup semi-final in Cape Town.
Alcaraz advances to Rio Open quarter-finals
World number two Carlos Alcaraz beat 86th-ranked Fabio Fognini of Italy in a thriller on Thursday to advance to the quarter-finals of the ATP Rio Open.
Bayern seek to stop the rot against 'beautiful' underdogs Union
Under fire Bayern Munich could not have picked a worse time to face surging outsiders Union Berlin in their surprise Bundesliga top-of-the-table clash on Sunday.
Goal-shy Chelsea eye Spurs win as Man City seek consistency
Graham Potter takes struggling Chelsea to the happy hunting ground of Tottenham on Sunday desperate for a Premier League win as Manchester City seek to turn domination into goals.
Horschel and Bramlett set the pace at Honda Classic
Americans Billy Horschel and Joseph Bramlett shared the first round lead at the PGA Tour's Honda Classic on Thursday after shooting five-under rounds of 65.
Beating Barcelona takes Man Utd's Ten Hag transformation to another level
Erik ten Hag's transformation of Manchester United now has a European scalp to get excited about as Barcelona were vanquished on a night the Red Devils rolled back the years at Old Trafford.
Man Utd 'can beat anyone' after landing Barcelona scalp, says Ten Hag
Manchester United should fear no one in their quest to win four trophies said manager Erik Ten Hag after beating Barcelona 2-1 on Thursday to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League 4-3 on aggregate.
More European pain for Barca despite improvements
This time it was supposed to be different, but Barcelona finished with the same sinking feeling at another of Europe's hallowed grounds.
Fernandes hails 'special' connection with Man Utd fans
Bruno Fernandes highlighted the connection between Manchester United players and fans as key to a famous fightback to beat Barcelona 2-1 and progress to the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday.
United into Europa League last 16 as Juve, Roma move on
Manchester United edged out Barcelona to reach the Europa League last 16 on Thursday where they were joined by fellow heavyweights Juventus and Roma.
U.S. women to face Republic of Ireland in pre-World Cup games
The United States women's team will face the Republic of Ireland in two games in April as part of their build up for the women's World Cup.
Man Utd beat Barcelona in Europa League clash of giants
Manchester United got the better of Barcelona to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League as Antony's winner secured a 2-1 win on the night and 4-3 aggregate victory on Thursday.
Olunga shines as Duhail set up Halal semi-final clash
Michael Olunga produced a second-half brace as Qatar's Al Duhail knocked out Al Shabab 2-1 to prevent an all-Saudi clash in the last four of the AFC Champions League on Thursday.
Cricket law-makers call for calm as 'Mankad' debate heats up
Cricket's law-makers have issued a "call for calm" as controversy swirls over the legitimacy of the "Mankad" dismissal -- when the non-striking batsman is run out by a bowler.