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Wasps to be relegated after entering administration
English rugby giants Wasps are to be relegated from the Premiership after entering administration, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed on Friday.
Alonso reinstated in seventh at Austin after successful protest
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso was reinstated in seventh place at the United States Grand Prix on Friday when his Alpine team successfully protested a 30-second post-race penalty that had demoted him to 15th.
F1's Red Bull fined 7mn dollars but no points penalty for overspend
Red Bull have been fined $7 million for breaking Formula One's budget rules but will not have points deducted from their 2021 total, the sport's governing body said Friday.
BeIN make La Liga TV rights payment, accuses Tebas of 'feuds'
Media group beIN said on Friday it had made a payment to La Liga for television rights two weeks after the Spanish league took out a court injunction to freeze 50 million euros ($48.5 million) of assets after the money was not paid.
Stabbed Arsenal player Mari 'doing well' after surgery
On-loan Arsenal footballer Pablo Mari said Friday that he is recovering from surgery after being stabbed during a deadly knife attack in an Italian supermarket.
Chelsea too good to turn down, says Potter before Brighton return
Chelsea manager Graham Potter said on Friday the lure of taking charge at Stamford Bridge was too strong to resist as he prepares to return to Brighton this weekend.
Guardiola 'sure' players have World Cup in mind
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said on Friday he believes the upcoming World Cup is in players' minds as they try to avoid injury amidst a congested schedule for their clubs.
Ronaldo still capable of being prolific for Man Utd - Ten Hag
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes Cristiano Ronaldo is still capable of scoring over 20 goals a season despite limiting the 37-year-old's game time so far this season.
Klopp seeks to realise 'incredible' Nunez potential
Liverpool have only seen a glimpse of what Darwin Nunez is capable of, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday, as he seeks to maximise the potential of the 23-year-old striker.
Nagelsmann unsure when Neuer will return before World Cup
Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann said on Friday he does not know when captain Manuel Neuer will return from a shoulder injury, as the goalkeeper's World Cup prospects appear in serious doubt.
Frustration as rain, rain just won't go away at T20 World Cup
Cricket's Twenty20 World Cup is in danger of being diminished by bad weather after more rain forced the abandonment of both matches in Melbourne on Friday including an Australia-England blockbuster.
Napoli lead charge as Italy bounces back on European stage
Napoli host Sassuolo on Saturday as the leaders of an Italian revival in Europe and hoping to extend their club-record winning streak of 12 matches.
All to play for after Australia-England World Cup washout
A highly anticipated clash between Australia and England at the Twenty20 World Cup was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain on Friday in Melbourne, leaving their group wide open.
Australia v England washout leaves all to play for at T20 World Cup
A highly anticipated clash between Australia and England at the Twenty20 World Cup was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain on Friday in Melbourne, leaving their group wide open.
'No plans' for Prince William to go to Qatar World Cup: source
There are no plans for Prince William to go to Qatar to watch the World Cup next month, a source said Friday, as the Gulf state faces intense scrutiny of its rights record.
Springboks head to Europe without specialist Test fly-half
World champions South Africa will play Ireland, France, Italy and England in November without a specialist Test fly-half, with utility back Damian Willemse set to fill the gap.
WADA warns Russia over delay in Valieva doping case
The World Anti-Doping Agency will take the Russian Anti-Doping Agency to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) if it does not speed up its doping investigation into figure skater Kamila Valieva, WADA president Witold Banka said.
Rain washes out World Cup clash to slow Ireland momentum
Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie expressed frustration after rain denied his giant-killers a crack at another famous win at the Twenty20 World Cup on Friday.
'Send real Mr Bean': Zimbabwe revel in revenge over Pakistan in 'Bean Derby'
Zimbabwe's stunning defeat of Pakistan at cricket's T20 World Cup gave them sweet revenge in a light-hearted feud over a Mr. Bean impersonator that went right to the top of both countries.
Rain washes out World Cup clash between Afghanistan and Ireland
Afghanistan suffered their second washout of the Twenty20 World Cup on Friday when their clash with Ireland was abandoned without a ball being bowled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Demoralised Pakistan must believe in World Cup miracle, says Masood
Pakistan batsman Shan Masood warned that his "demoralised" side must pick themselves up quickly and keep believing if they are to salvage their fading Twenty20 World Cup dreams.
Ravens rally to hand Brady's Bucs third straight NFL defeat
The Baltimore Ravens ran riot as they rallied to a 27-22 win to hand Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a third straight NFL defeat on Thursday.
Rennie wants more 'clinical' Australia against Scotland
Australia head into their European tour opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday with coach Dave Rennie urging the Wallabies to be "far more clinical" than in last year's corresponding fixture.
Focused Frankfurt ready for 'gigantic' Dortmund clash
Eintracht Frankfurt host Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's Bundesliga highlight, with both teams enjoying an improvement in form after difficult moments this season.
Xavi, Gattuso meet again as Valencia host Barca
Xavi Hernandez and Gennaro Gattuso were World Cup winning midfielders with differing styles in their playing days, but the coaches of Barcelona and Valencia meet in La Liga this weekend in similarly uncomfortable situations.
Newcastle's rise puts established Premier League powers on edge
Newcastle's expected threat to the Premier League's traditional top six has arrived ahead of schedule with the Mapgies well in the running for a place in next season's Champions League.
Brive's Papali'i keeping an eye on 'tricky' Russell before Racing visit
Samoan back-rower Abraham Papali'i said Brive are fully aware of "tricky" Finn Russell's ability before facing Racing 92 in the French Top 14 on Saturday.
Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium to host CONCACAF Gold Cup final
Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium will host the final of next year's CONCACAF Gold Cup, the regional football body said on Thursday.
No US-born Black players in World Series for first time since 1950
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker says the first World Series since 1950 without a US-born Black player "looks bad" but is counting upon a new generation to restore baseball diversity.
ATP, WTA to start 2023 season with mixed teams event in Australia
A new mixed teams event, the United Cup, will open the 2023 tennis season in Australia, with US$15 million in prizemoney and rankings points at stake, the ATP and WTA said on Friday.
Ronaldo scores on United return as Europa League progress assured
Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his first Manchester United appearance since his refusal to come on as a substitute last week in a 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday.
Nola hopes to extend mastery over Astros into World Series
Philadelphia pitcher Aaron Nola, who baffled Houston's formidable batting lineup in a playoff-clinching victory, walks back onto the same mound Friday for the opening game of the World Series.