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England hold on to edge Argentina in World Cup third place playoff

Captain Owen Farrell kicked 16 points for England as clung on to beat Argentina 26-23 on Friday to claim third place in the Rugby World Cup.

Son fires Spurs five points clear atop the Premier League

Tottenham moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League as a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Friday continued a remarkable start under Ange Postecoglou.

New LPGA event to debut in Boston next year

The LPGA Tour will stage a new $3.5 million event starting next year at TPC Boston, with the FM Global Championship offering the largest women's purse outside majors and Tour Championship.

We were lucky, admits Bavuma after South Africa's narrow win

South African skipper Temba Bavuma admitted his team was lucky after pulling off a one wicket win over Pakistan in a sensational finish to their World Cup match in Chennai on Friday.

Arthur warns against Pakistan 'witch-hunt' after World Cup flop

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur warned against a "witch-hunt" after their World Cup dream suffered a likely fatal blow on Friday.

'Happy' Hermoso scores on Spain return after World Cup kiss scandal

Spain star Jenni Hermoso scored on Friday on her return to action for her country after disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed her during the Women's World Cup medal ceremony.

Jenni Hermoso scores on Spain return after World Cup kiss scandal

Spain star Jenni Hermoso scored on Friday on her return to action for her country after disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed her during the Women's World Cup medal ceremony.

South Africa break Pakistan hearts with one-wicket World Cup win

South Africa survived a late charge from Pakistan to pull off a thrilling one-wicket win and move closer to the semi-finals of the World Cup on Friday.

Fury ready to take down 'fat sausage' Ngannou in Riyadh circus

When Tyson Fury, arguably one of the all-time great heavyweight boxers, takes on MMA fighter Francis Ngannou in Riyadh on Saturday, the question is not just how serious a contest it will be, but rather how seriously Fury takes it.

Arteta calls for bigger squads as Arsenal suffer double injury blow

Mikel Arteta called on the Premier League to consider increasing squad sizes as the Arsenal boss revealed on Friday that Gabriel Jesus and Thomas Partey could be out of action for several weeks.

Chelsea's Pochettino unhappy at being forced to play on Christmas Eve

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has backed calls by a fans' group for the Premier League to change the scheduling of the Blues' trip to Wolves on Christmas Eve.

Man Utd always 'tough' despite struggles, warns Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Manchester United are always a "tough opponent" despite their struggles as he prepares his team for Sunday's derby clash.

Man Utd players behind Garnacho over gorilla emoji post, says Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag said Friday that the Manchester United squad are behind Alejandro Garnacho as the Argentina winger faces a potential ban for a social media post in which he used gorilla emojis.

Springbok win would give hard-pressed people 'bit of light', says Stick

South Africa's rugby team can provide their hard-pressed compatriots back home with "a bit of light" by beating New Zealand to win a historic fourth World Cup, assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said Friday.

Klopp praises age-defying Salah after European record

Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah combines deep understanding of football with the body of a young man after the forward set a new European goalscoring record for a player for an English club.

'Adaptable, vital' Santner set for 100th ODI at World Cup

An unassuming cricketer like most of his New Zealand teammates, Mitchell Santner has been the team's go-to bowler at the World Cup and will play his 100th ODI against Australia on Saturday with high expectations.

Norwegian ski star Braathen quits at 23 over federation spat

Norwegian skier Lucas Braathen, the winner of last season's World Cup slalom title, announced his shock retirement on Friday aged just 23 following a dispute with his country's ski federation.

Four-wicket Shamsi helps South Africa dismiss Pakistan for 270

Left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi grabbed four wickets as South Africa bowled out Pakistan for 270 in their World Cup match in Chennai on Friday.

Xavi hints injured stars could return for Clasico

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he could start some key players against Real Madrid on Saturday who have been out injured in recent weeks, if they arrive 100 percent fit.

Bayern's Manuel Neuer to make comeback after year out

Bayern Munich captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will make his comeback in Saturday's home Bundesliga match with Darmstadt, having missed almost a year with a broken leg, coach Thomas Tuchel said on Friday.

Dutch count on coach's inside knowledge of Bangladesh at World Cup

Dutch skipper Scott Edwards hopes the Netherlands can benefit from coach Ryan Cook's inside knowledge of Bangladesh to help rescue their fading World Cup dreams.

England scrum-half Youngs relishing last Test before retirement

England scrum-half Ben Youngs says he feels honoured to end his international career "on my own terms" when he plays his final Test match in the World Cup third-place playoff on Friday.

World player nominee Aki extends contract with Ireland

Bundee Aki, whose performances for Ireland in achieving the Six Nations Grand Slam and at the World Cup have earned him a nomination for world player of the year, extended his contract with the IRFU to 2025 on Friday.

New Zealand's Latham wary of 'Australia we know'

New Zealand captain Tom Latham said Australia had reverted to type following a shaky start as the trans-Tasman rivals geared up for a World Cup clash in Dharamsala on Saturday.

Martin throws down the gauntlet at Thailand MotoGP

Jorge Martin thrilled and later spilled as he topped the timesheet at Friday's second practice in Thailand's MotoGP, while championship leader Francesco Bagnaia secured 7th spot.

New Zealanders shedding cynicism to support All Blacks, says Foster

New Zealanders are "generally cynical" and conservative but All Blacks head coach Ian Foster said Friday he can sense there is "a lot of excitement" back home ahead of his team's bid for a record fourth World Cup title.

Taskin says 'nothing for bowlers' at World Cup batting paradise

Bangladesh spearhead Taskin Ahmed said Friday "there's nothing much for bowlers" at the World Cup as runs flow in India's batting paradise.

Newcastle 'in limbo' over Tonali betting ban

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said there is a "high chance" that Sandro Tonali could be involved in Saturday's Premier League fixture at Wolves despite being handed a 10-month ban by Italian authorities for breaching betting rules.

Australia target victory over New Zealand 'mates' in World Cup

Australia skipper Pat Cummins believes Saturday's World Cup clash with New Zealand will be a battle between "mates" as the push for semi-final places enters a critical phase.

Newcastle still waiting for confirmation of Tonali ban

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said there is a "high chance" Sandro Tonali could be involved in Saturday's Premier League fixture at Wolves despite being handed a 10-month ban by Italian authorities for gambling.

Cummins hails 'rare' Starc talent for World Cup wicket record

Australia captain Pat Cummins on Friday hailed fast bowler Mitchell Starc as a "rare" talent for his record of taking a wicket in every World Cup match he has played.

Atkin-Davies grabs four tries as England rout Canada

Forward Lark Atkin-Davies claimed four of England's seven tries as the Red Roses routed Canada 45-12 in Dunedin on Friday to chalk up their second win of the women's WXV1 tournament in New Zealand.

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