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Paul Pogba's 'B' sample also shows presence of testosterone
Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba's 'B' sample has confirmed the presence of testosterone, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday.
Liu's grand final lift snatches Games gold as China double up
China's Liu Huanhua produced an incredible lifetime best lift of 233kg to snatch Asian Games weightlifting gold from Olympic and world champion Akbar Djuraev in the men's 109kg class on Friday.
'Pointless': Tuchel criticises German FA over US tour scheduling
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday hit out at the German FA (DFB) over the national team's upcoming tour of the United States in the middle of the season.
RB Leipzig extend with captain Orban until 2027
RB Leipzig captain Willi Orban captain has extended his contract until 2027, the Bundesliga club announced on Friday.
Harrison challenges England to 'front-up' against Samoa
England scrum coach Tom Harrison said on Friday his side need to "front-up" against Samoa in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.
Paul Pogba's 'B' sample also positive: source close to case
Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba's 'B' sample has confirmed the presence of testosterone, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday.
Klopp yet to find perfect fit for Mac Allister in new-look Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp admits he is yet to find the perfect fit for Alexis Mac Allister in Liverpool's new-look midfield as the former Brighton star prepares to face his old club on Sunday.
Four-wicket De Leede helps Dutch bowl out Pakistan for 286
Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede took four wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 286 in the World Cup on Friday, derailing an innings which featured half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan.
'Coolest thing': breakdancing wows Asian Games ahead of Olympic bow
When South Korean Kim Hong-yul was a teenager in the late 1990s, hip-hop ruled the airwaves and breakdancing was "the coolest thing in the world", he says.
Spain coach calls up Sancet and Fran Garcia for Euro qualifiers
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called up some fresh faces including Real Madrid defender Fran Garcia and Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oihan Sancet for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Standing out in the crowd - a Pakistan fan at India's World Cup
He has survived a heart attack, suffers from diabetes and has just travelled more than 8,200 miles (13,300km) to watch a cricket match.
Joseph changes one for crunch Japan match against Argentina
Japan coach Jamie Joseph has made just one change to his starting XV from their 28-22 victory against Samoa for the crunch World Cup match against Argentina in Nantes on Sunday.
'Chokers' tag will always follow South Africa, says Bavuma
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma admitted Friday that his country's reputation for being World Cup "chokers" will only be shed when they capture an elusive maiden international trophy.
Newcastle can be world's biggest club: Howe
Eddie Howe believes Newcastle have the potential to eventually become the biggest club in the world.
England's May 'all-in' for World Cup with Test retirement on horizon
Six months ago England winger Jonny May's chances of featuring at this Rugby World Cup looked slim as new head coach Steve Borthwick left him out of the Six Nations squad.
Third seed Rune out of Shanghai Masters on day of upsets
Shanghai Masters third seed Holger Rune crashed out of the tournament in straight sets on Friday, the highest-profile of several top-20 players to be knocked out that day.
Pumas coach Cheika rings changes for must-win match against Japan
Argentina coach Michael Cheika has made 11 changes to his team for their must-win final World Cup Pool D match against Japan in Nantes on Sunday.
Pisi's Samoa eye 'historic' defeat of England at World Cup
Samoa assistant coach Tusi Pisi said his side can "make history" by beating England in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
Shahidi hopes IPL experience can benefit Afghanistan at World Cup
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi hopes his players' experience of the Indian Premier League and local conditions will stand them in good stead during the World Cup.
Liu's grand final lift snatches Games gold
China's Liu Huanhua produced an incredible final lift of 233kg to snatch Asian Games weightlifting gold from Olympic and world champion Akbar Djuraev on Friday.
Rampant India to meet Afghanistan for Asian Games cricket gold
India crushed Bangladesh by nine wickets on Friday to set up a gold medal match against Afghanistan as they bid to become Asian Games champions on their first attempt.
Swiatek to play Gauff in China Open semi-finals
Iga Swiatek will play Coco Gauff in the China Open women's semi-finals, after the world's second and third-ranked players both won in Beijing on Friday.
England boss Southgate hits out at VAR
England coach Gareth Southgate says VAR has done nothing to resolve the issue of controversial refereeing decisions, admitting he has never liked the technology.
Nagelsmann recalls veteran Hummels in his first Germany squad
New Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann named Mats Hummels and Thomas Mueller, World Cup winners in 2014, in his first squad for a tour of the United States in October.
Bangladesh eye 'realistic' World Cup semi-final spot, says Hathurusingha
Bangladesh head into their World Cup opener against Afghanistan on Saturday with coach Chandika Hathurusingha saying a place in the semi-finals is a "realistic" goal for his side.
'Breaking' dances on Asian Games debut as India reach cricket final
Breakdancing made its Asian Games debut on Friday ahead of an even bigger landmark appearance at the Olympics in Paris, while India reached the men's cricket final in Hangzhou.
O'Mahony thinking more of late friend Foley than 100th cap landmark
Peter O'Mahony is more likely to have his close friend Anthony 'Axel' Foley who died in Paris in October 2016 on his mind than reaching the 100-cap milestone when Ireland play Scotland in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
Third seed Rune, de Minaur out of Shanghai Masters
Shanghai Masters third seed Holger Rune crashed out of the tournament in straight sets on Friday, becoming the second top-20 player to be knocked out that day.
Hosting Asian Games will 'wipe away' Japanese doubts, says top official
The 2026 Asian Games in Japan can "wipe away" public doubts over holding major sporting events, a senior official told AFP, following a wide ranging corruption scandal surrounding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
India crush Bangladesh to reach maiden Asian Games cricket final
India crushed Bangladesh by nine wickets on Friday to power into the gold medal match in Hangzhou as they bid to win the Asian Games title on their first attempt.
WADA warns of 'consequences' over North Korean flag at Asian Games
The World Anti-Doping Agency warned the Olympic Council of Asia of "consequences" on Friday for allowing the North Korean flag to be repeatedly flown at the Asian Games, saying they were treating it "extremely seriously".
Rampant India crush Bangladesh to reach Asian Games cricket final
India crushed Bangladesh by nine wickets on Friday to power into the gold medal match in Hangzhou as they bid to win the Asian Games title on their first attempt.