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Osaka vows to return stronger after Tokyo exit

Former world number one Naomi Osaka said she would "keep attempting" to get back to her Grand Slam-winning best after her season ended with a second-round exit in Japan on Thursday.

No World Series miracle for weary Rays

After defying expectations with an American League-best 98 regular-season wins, sweeping the New York Yankees and besting Cleveland, the Tampa Bay Rays endured an all-too familiar World Series finish.

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Audi ace Ekstrom wins Dakar prologue as Saudi desert slog awaits

Audi's Mattias Ekstrom was fastest on Friday on the 27km Dakar Rally prologue raced over the desert sands of Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia.

Rublev survives scare as Chinese teen stuns Tiafoe in Hong Kong

World number five Andrey Rublev survived a huge scare on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Open, as third seed Frances Tiafoe was stunned by a Chinese teenager.

Newcastle's Howe says he has support from club despite dire run

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will go into Saturday's FA Cup clash with local rivals Sunderland adamant he does not need daily assurances from the club's big-spending owners after a terrible run of results.

'Calm' Inzaghi inspiring Inter players to great heights

Inter Milan sitting atop the Serie A table is due in large part to coach Simone Inzaghi who has "a big heart" and has superb man management skills said playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu.

Klopp not wishing Salah too much luck at Africa Cup of Nations

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp joked Friday that he is not wishing Mohamed Salah too much luck at the Africa Cup of Nations as he prepares for a crucial spell of games without his top scorer.

Zverev beats Tsitsipas to help Germany into United Cup semis

Alexander Zverev scored a confidence-boosting win over Stefanos Tsitsipas ahead of the Australian Open Friday to help power Germany past Greece and into the United Cup semi-finals.

Ruthless Sabalenka rolls into Brisbane semi-finals

Aryna Sabalenka fired a warning ahead of her Australian Open defence by powering into the Brisbane International semi-finals on Friday with a straight-sets demolition of Daria Kasatkina.

Hazlewood has Pakistan reeling after Jamal's 3rd Test heroics

Josh Hazlewood claimed three wickets in an electrifying over to bowl Australia into a potential winning position over Pakistan in an absorbing third Test in Sydney on Friday.

Pakistan wickets tumble after Jamal's heroics in 3rd Test

Josh Hazlewood claimed three wickets in an electrifying over to bowl Australia into a potential winning position over Pakistan in an absorbing third Test in Sydney on Friday.

S.Africa's Pistorius released from prison

South Africa's ex-Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was released from jail on parole Friday and "is now at home", authorities said, almost 11 years after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that gripped the world.

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks over Wembanyama's Spurs, Nuggets down Warriors

The Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 44 points, held off the San Antonio Spurs 125-121 on Thursday despite another stellar performance from Victor Wembanyama on his 20th birthday.

Former Grand Slam champions Azarenka, Rybakina into Brisbane semis

Former Grand Slam champions Victoria Azarenka and Elena Rybakina reached the semi-finals of the season-opening Brisbane International on Friday, but in contrasting fashion.

Antetokounmpo's 44 points lead Bucks over Wembanyama's Spurs

The Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 44 points and 14 rebounds, held off the San Antonio Spurs 125-121 on Thursday despite another stellar performance from Victor Wembanyama on his 20th birthday.

In-form Marsh seizes back control for Australia in third Test

Mitchell Marsh scored his fourth half-century of the series to edge Australia towards a first-innings lead over Pakistan on the third day of the third Test in Sydney on Friday.

Warner 'pleased and relieved' after missing Test caps found

David Warner was reunited on Friday with his missing "baggy green" Test caps after the veteran Australian cricketer issued a public plea.

Creator blows final whistle on 'Captain Tsubasa' football comic

The Japanese creator of "Captain Tsubasa" said on Friday that he was blowing the final whistle on the beloved cartoon series after a run of 43 years.

Premier League transfer window: What do big clubs need?

The Premier League transfer window is open, with clubs in the English top flight set to flex their financial muscles.

Pakistan rock Australia with double-wicket breakthrough

Pakistan grabbed the prized wickets of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in quick succession to seize the momentum from Australia on the third day of the third Test in Sydney on Friday.

Late Gundogan penalty keeps Barca title defence alive at Las Palmas

Ilkay Gundogan stroked home a stoppage time penalty to grab champions Barcelona a barely deserved 2-1 win at Las Palmas on Thursday.

Late Gundogan penalty snatches Barca win at Las Palmas

Ilkay Gundogan stroked home a stoppage time penalty to grab champions Barcelona a barely deserved 2-1 win at Las Palmas on Thursday.

Calvert-Lewin sent off as Everton hold Palace in FA Cup

Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin was controversially sent off as his side held on for a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round on Thursday.

Five NFL playoff berths at stake in season's last weekend

Five playoff berths are up for grabs as the NFL season concludes this weekend with the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans among those chasing places in the post-season title hunt.

USA goalkeeper Steffen leaves City for MLS's Rapids

United States international goalkeeper Zack Steffen joined Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids from Manchester City, signing a three year contract, the Rapids said on Thursday.

Mbappe waives 'tens of millions' in order to ease PSG exit

France striker Kylian Mbappe has turned his back on "several tens of millions" of euros in a bid to ease a possible move away from Paris Saint-German, a source involved in the negotiations told AFP on Thursday.

Spanish guard Rubio retires from NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio says he is retiring from the NBA after not featuring this season while he dealt with mental health issues.

Mickelson welcomes McIlroy's new tone over LIV

Phil Mickelson has welcomed Rory McIlroy's new softened stance towards LIV Golf and says it is time to "let go" of "hostilities" between the rival camps.

Giannis and LeBron lead early voting for NBA All-Star Game

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James lead the first fan voting results for next month's NBA All-Star Game in balloting revealed on Thursday.

England have Six Nations 'foundation' after World Cup, says Borthwick

Steve Borthwick is confident that England will head into the Six Nations with the right "foundation" after their run to the World Cup semi-finals.

NBA fines Nets $100K for player participation policy violation

The Brooklyn Nets were fined $100,000 by the NBA on Friday for violating the league's new Player Participation Policy, created to help ensure top players compete in big games.

Carrick wants to see Rooney back in dugout after sacking

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick says the careers of successful players are "irrelevant" when they move into management after his former team-mate Wayne Rooney was sacked by Birmingham.

Cricket: Five shortest Tests in history

India's victory in the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town on Thursday broke many records, most notably becoming the shortest completed Test match in the history of the game, lasting just 624 balls.

Ten Hag holds 'positive' talks with Ratcliffe after Man Utd investment

Erik ten Hag said he held "very positive" talks with Jim Ratcliffe when the under-fire Manchester United boss met the club's new minority stakeholder this week.

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