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Benzema out for Real but Atletico's Oblak returns for Madrid derby
Real Madrid will be without striker Karim Benzema for the Madrid derby clash with rivals Atletico Madrid, coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Saturday.
Cyclists on alert for swooping magpies at world titles
Riders are bracing for an unusual threat at the world cycling championships in Australia this week -- swooping magpies.
Willett, defending champ Homa share PGA Silverado lead
Danny Willett, seeking his first US victory since the 2016 Masters, fired a bogey-free eight-under par 64 Friday to join defending champion Max Homa atop the leaderboard in the PGA Tour season opener.
Henseleit, Vu share LPGA Portland Classic lead
Germany's Esther Henseleit broke out of her LPGA rut on Friday, carding an eight-under par 64 to share the Portland Classic lead with American Lilia Vu.
LIV Golf defections deliver blow to Presidents Cup
The upstart Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series pulling talent from the PGA Tour has diminished next week's Presidents Cup, shattering an Internationals roster once considered a threat to the United States.
Internationals huge underdogs to US squad in Presidents Cup
An Internationals squad severely weakened by defections to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series will be a massive underdog to a powerhouse United States lineup in next week's Presidents Cup.
German guard Schroder plans to sign with Lakers: reports
German free agent point guard Dennis Schroder plans to return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the upcoming NBA campaign, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Johnson fires 63 to grab three-shot LIV Golf Chicago lead
Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson fired a nine-under par 63 to seize a three-stroke lead after Friday's opening round of the LIV Golf Chicago Invitational.
Italy and Germany advance in Davis Cup, Alacaraz has losing homecoming
Germany and Italy on Friday locked up places in the Davis Cup last eight, while Britain and France were eliminated and US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz made a losing return to the court.
Alvarez legacy on line in Triple G trilogy
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez has been warned that his legacy is in danger if Gennady Golovkin wins the third fight of their epic trilogy in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Conte backs 'angry' Son to end Spurs goal drought
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has backed "angry" Son Heung-min to end his goal drought despite admitting the South Korea star has lost confidence.
Suns sponsor PayPal won't back Sarver, union exec calls for life ban
Skittish sponsors and angry players ratched up the pressure on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and the NBA on Friday as players union chief Tamika Tremaglio called for him to be banned for life.
Villa ease pressure on Gerrard as Premier League returns after Queen's death
Aston Villa eased the pressure on under-fire boss Steven Gerrard with a 1-0 win over Southampton on Friday as the Premier League returned following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Old rivals Spain and France set up Eurobasket final showdown
Spain edged Germany 96-91 in a Eurobasket semi-final to set up a showdown with the continent's other recent dominant nation, France, in the final.
World number one Alcaraz loses to Auger-Aliassime in Davis Cup
Carlos Alcaraz, the youngest men's tennis world number one in history at 19 after his US Open triumph last week, had a bittersweet homecoming as he lost to Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 6-2 in the Davis Cup in Valencia on Friday.
Springbok Jantjies apologises, but denies affair with team dietician
Springbok fly-half Elton Jantjies, who early this week was sent home from Argentina ahead of a Rugby Championship match, said on Friday that "I let myself...down" but denied having an affair with the squad's dietician.
Ex-teammate charged over attack on French football star
A former France and Paris Saint-Germain player was placed in pre-trial detention Friday, charged with aggravated violence and "criminal association" over an attack on teammate Kheira Hamraoui last November, prosecutors said.
France cruise into Eurobasket final
France thrashed Poland 95-54 on Friday to reach the final of Eurobasket as NBA star Rudy Gobert dominated defensively and Guerschon Yabusele top-scored with 22 points.
French football chief in government talks as allegations swirl
The French government on Friday ordered an audit of the national football federation (FFF) after its president Noel Le Graet was summoned to a meeting following accusations of inappropriate behaviour towards female employees.
Beckham queues through the night to see queen's coffin
Former England football captain David Beckham said it was "very emotional" to pay his last respects to Queen Elizabeth II on Friday after he queued for hours through the night to file past her coffin.
PayPal won't renew NBA Suns sponsor deal if Sarver stays
PayPal president Dan Schulman said Friday the company will not renew its sponsorship of the NBA's Phoenix Suns if embattled owner Robert Sarver remains with the club after a one-year ban.
Martin tops Aragon MotoGP timesheets ahead of Quartararo
Spain's Jorge Martin posted the quickest time in practice for the Aragon Grand Prix on Friday, as MotoGP championship leader Fabio Quartararo was second.
FIFA quash appeal to kick Ecuador out of World Cup
FIFA on Friday rejected an attempt by Chile and Peru to have Ecuador thrown out of the World Cup, where they will play the opening match against Qatar.
Djokovic pays tribute to Federer as Swiss great prepares to quit
Novak Djokovic paid a warm tribute to his rival Roger Federer on Friday, saying they had enjoyed "a decade of incredible moments and battles" after the Swiss great's announcement that he will retire after the Laver Cup this month.
Djokovic leads Federer tributes as Swiss great prepares to quit the court
Novak Djokovic paid a warm tribute to his rival Roger Federer on Friday after the Swiss tennis great's announcement that he will retire after the Laver Cup this month.
'Exceptional' Haaland can get even better, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has described Erling Haaland as the "perfect person" to manage but says the prolific Manchester City striker can get even better.
Ganna targets track one-hour world record in October
Italian Filippo Ganna will attempt to set a new track one-hour record at the Grenchen velodrome in Switzerland in October, the International Cycling Union said on Friday.
Beckham joins thousands in queue for queen's coffin
Former England football captain David Beckham has joined the huge queues in London to file past the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Djokovic hails 'incredible moments and battles' with Federer
Novak Djokovic paid tribute to his long-time rival Roger Federer on Friday, hailing the "incredible moments and battles" the pair shared on court.
Van Gaal gives Ajax pair first call-ups ahead of World Cup
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal included Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor in his Nations League squad Friday, saying it was the "last chance" for players to impress before the World Cup.
Iglesias and Nico Williams in Spain's Nations League squad
Luis Enrique named potential debutants Borja Iglesias and Nico Williams in his Spain squad on Friday for the Nations League games against Switzerland and Portugal next week, while leaving out Ansu Fati.
Boucher, Bayliss take IPL coaching jobs
Outgoing South Africa coach March Boucher will lead the Mumbai Indians and Australia's Trevor Bayliss will take charge of the Punjab Kings in the next Indian Premier League season, the franchises said Friday.