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No surprise to Carrick he's still Man Utd manager

Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said Thursday he was "here to do my job" as he insisted he needed "no assurances" over his future at Old Trafford.

French businessman Roux de Bezieux takes over 2030 Winter Olympics after leadership turmoil

High-flying businessman Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux vowed Thursday to deliver an "enchanted moment" as he was unveiled as the new head of the organising committee of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.

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Chelsea boss Pochettino 'worried' by Nkunku injury

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he is "worried" by France forward Christopher Nkunku's latest injury setback.

CAF boss Motsepe confident AFCON will avoid 'painful experience' of Cameroon

African football chief Patrice Motsepe insisted Friday he is confident this year's Cup of Nations will not see any repeat of the kind of tragedy that marred the last tournament in Cameroon in 2022.

Mako Vunipola retires from England duty

England prop Mako Vunipola announced his retirement from international rugby on Friday.

Italian ice dancers get into the groove at Europeans

Italian ice dancers Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri got their title defence off the mark by leading the rhythmic dance section at the European Figure Skating Championships on Friday.

Haaland's injury absence goes on but De Bruyne ready to start for City

Pep Guardiola has revealed Erling Haaland's injury absence is still not over, but Kevin De Bruyne is ready to start for Manchester City at Newcastle on Saturday.

Werner's Chelsea woes don't worry Spurs boss Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou said Timo Werner's disappointing spell with Chelsea is not a concern after Tottenham brought the Germany forward back to the Premier League.

Spain forward Olmo set to return for RB Leipzig

Spain forward Dani Olmo is set to make his return from injury in Saturday's home clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, coach Marco Rose confirmed on Friday.

Former South Africa captain Elgar joins English county Essex

Former South Africa opener Dean Elgar has joined Essex after calling time on his international career, the English county announced on Friday.

Ten Hag wishes Sancho good luck after Man Utd exit

Erik ten Hag insists he wants Jadon Sancho to impress at Borussia Dortmund after the Manchester United winger's loan move back to his former club.

France's Sarrazin powers to Wengen super-G win ahead of Odermatt

Cyprien Sarrazin gave France their first men's super-G victory in a decade denying Swiss hope Marco Odermatt a double on his home snow in Wengen on Friday.

Beckenbauer 'one of the chosen ones' says Leverkusen coach Alonso

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said Friday German football legend Franz Beckenbauer, who died this week aged 78, was "one of the chosen ones".

AFCON hosts Ivory Coast without Haller for opening game

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast will go into the opening game of the tournament on Saturday against Guinea-Bissau without Sebastien Haller as their star striker recovers from injury.

Huetter takes super-G lead as Goggia crashes out

Austrian Cornelia Huetter scored a home victory at Altenmarkt-Zauchensee on Friday to move to the top of the women's World Cup super-G standings.

Gamble pays off for Loeb with victory in marathon stage 6 of Dakar Rally

Sebastien Loeb's decision to 'go slow' in stage five earlier in the week paid off on Friday as the Frenchman won the marathon two-day stage 6 at the Dakar Rally.

Newcastle's Joelinton ruled out for six weeks

Newcastle midfielder Joelinton has been ruled out for at least six weeks after suffering a thigh injury in last weekend's FA Cup win at Sunderland.

Draper sets up Adelaide final with Lehecka, Ostapenko to face Kasatkina

Jiri Lehecka dismantled third seed Sebastian Korda 6-2, 6-1 on Friday to reach the Adelaide International final, while Jelena Ostapenko battled into the women's decider.

Dortmund sign Maatsen on loan from Chelsea

Borussia Dortmund announced the signing of wing-back Ian Maatsen from Chelsea on loan until the summer on Friday.

China's Asian Cup coach dodges talk of domestic graft scandal

China coach Aleksandar Jankovic dodged questions Friday about a graft scandal that has damaged the game in the country, saying ahead of their Asian Cup opener: "We are focused on the football."

Korda crushed in Adelaide, Ostapenko into women's final

Third seed Sebastian Korda was dismantled 6-2, 6-1 on Friday as Jiri Lehecka reached the Adelaide International final, while Jelena Ostapenko battled into the women's decider.

Ex-Barcelona kid Kubo set for lift-off with Japan at Asian Cup

Takefusa Kubo was tipped for stardom after joining Barcelona's academy aged 10 and the Japanese attacking midfielder now looks poised to realise his potential by taking the Asian Cup by storm.

Raducanu confident she can return to top

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu says her level is "just too good not to come through" as she looks to get her career back on track at the Australian Open.

Gauff aims to harness 'mental fire' at Australian Open

Coco Gauff says she will try and use the "mental fire" that propelled her to US Open glory at Melbourne Park as she set her sights on winning multiple Grand Slam titles.

Sinner enjoying life as Grand Slam breakthrough beckons

Jannik Sinner credited master coach Darren Cahill Friday with helping him rise up the rankings, saying the Australian gave him a different perspective on tennis.

Hard-working Sabalenka ready for Australian Open defence

Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she felt "really great" heading into the defence of her Australian Open title, with a hard grind during the pre-season making her "as ready as I can be".

'New' Medvedev aiming to cut out 'stupid things' on court

Daniil Medvedev says he is trying to "mature" and do fewer "stupid things" on court to shake off his reputation as a tennis villain.

Australia's Davis grabs US PGA Tour lead at Waialae

Australian Cam Davis nabbed nine birdies in an eight-under par 62 on Thursday to seize a two-stroke lead in the suspended first round of the Sony Open, the first full-field event of the US PGA Tour season.

Osaka feeds off 'nostalgia' as she prepares for Australian Open return

Naomi Osaka said Friday she can "feel the nostalgia" at the Australian Open as the two-time former champion prepares to make her return to Grand Slam tennis after becoming a mother.

Africa Cup of Nations: Things to know before 2024 kick-off

Things to know about the Africa Cup of Nations before the 2024 tournament kicks off on Saturday with a Group A clash between hosts Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau:

Swiatek focused after 'peaceful' off-season ahead of Australian Open

World number one Iga Swiatek said Friday a "peaceful" off-season had left her more focused heading into the Australian Open as she targets her first Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park.

Wozniacki targets more Australian Open glory with kids in tow

Caroline Wozniacki admits ultimately she will "never be cool" to her two young children even as they watch her pursue more Grand Slam glory at the Australian Open.

Mbappe future in spotlight as Ligue 1 returns from winter break

Paris Saint-Germain resume their Ligue 1 title bid after the winter break against last season's runners-up Lens as the focus sharpens increasingly on the future of France captain Kylian Mbappe.

Leverkusen's title tilt faces AFCON challenge as Bundesliga resumes

League leaders Bayer Leverkusen's bid for a debut Bundesliga title is likely to hinge on how well Xabi Alonso's side account for their Africa Cup of Nations absences.

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