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Top-ranked Rybakina crushes Fernandez to win fourth title of season

World number one Elena Rybakina won her fourth title of an outstanding season with a ruthless straight-sets victory over Leylah Fernandez in the Ningbo Open final on Sunday.

Catlin to make Masters debut after cruising to Hong Kong win

The American John Catlin won the Hong Kong Open on Sunday by a dominant five shots and will play at the Masters for the first time.

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Sergio Ramos own goal helps Barca beat Sevilla

Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos's own goal handed his old enemy Barcelona a narrow 1-0 win over Sevilla on Friday in La Liga, taking the Catalans top of the table.

Tanak takes control of Chile Rally

Welshman Elfyn Evans kept alive his title hopes as Ott Tanak claimed the opening day's honours in the Rally of Chile on Friday.

Fuellkrug, Reus special help 10-man Dortmund beat Hoffenheim to go top

Borussia Dortmund will spend the night atop the Bundesliga table for the first time since the penultimate round of last season, winning 3-1 at Hoffenheim on Friday despite finishing with 10 men.

Ohtani becomes first Japanese player to lead MLB season jersey sales

Los Angeles Angels star slugger and pitcher Shohei Ohtani had the best-selling jersey of any Major League Baseball player this season, the first time a Japanese player topped the list.

Empty feeling as Rizwan hits century, Kiwis, Bangladesh claim wins

Pakistan's Mohammed Rizwan hit an impressive century inside an eerily empty stadium on Friday but his team suffered a heavy defeat to New Zealand in their World Cup warm-up fixture.

USA 'ready' for Ryder Cup fightback, says skipper Johnson

Zach Johnson insisted Friday that his USA team are not downhearted despite an awful opening day at the Ryder Cup in which the Americans failed to win a single match.

Thomas, Spieth tasked with leading USA Ryder Cup fightback

United States captain Zach Johnson responded to his side's dismantling by Europe on the first day of the Ryder Cup by sending out Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas first for Saturday morning's foursomes session.

Russian and Belarus Paralympians to compete at Paris 2024

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Paris Paralympics in 2024 under a neutral flag after officials voted on Friday against an outright ban.

Koepka accuses Europe hero Rahm of 'acting like a child'

Brooks Koepka said European opponent Jon Rahm acted "like a child" during their dramatic halved Ryder Cup fourballs match on Friday which helped Europe open up a five-point lead over the USA.

Rose channelling Djokovic to boost Europe's Ryder Cup charge

Justin Rose said Friday he was channelling tennis great Novak Djokovic as he roared in delight at a key putt which capped a glorious day for Europe at the Ryder Cup.

'Do it for Seve': Rahm on Ryder Cup brilliance

Jon Rahm said playing partner Nicolai Hojgaard told him to "do it for Seve" Ballesteros before he holed a remarkable eagle putt to halve their fourballs match at the Ryder Cup on Friday.

Final-green drama as Europe power to five-point lead at Ryder Cup

Last-gasp heroics from Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland and Justin Rose helped Europe hold off a United States fightback to seize a massive 6.5-1.5 lead after the opening day of the Ryder Cup on Friday.

Williamson fires on return as New Zealand beat Pakistan in World Cup warm-up

Rachin Ravindra and returning Kane Williamson played key knocks as New Zealand chased down 345 to thrash Pakistan by five wickets in a World Cup warm-up match on Friday.

Evans takes early lead in Chile Rally

Welshman Elfyn Evans kept alive his title hopes by claiming two of the opening three stages in the Chile Rally on Friday.

Fury to face Usyk in undisputed heavyweight title fight

Tyson Fury will take on Oleksandr Usyk in a historic undisputed heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia, promoters announced on Friday.

Liton, Tanzid and Mehidy star as Bangladesh down Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up

Liton Das, Tanzid Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz struck half-centuries to guide Bangladesh to a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their World Cup warmup match in Guwahati on Friday.

Late drama ensures Europe extend Ryder Cup lead to five

Europe led the USA 6.5-1.5 at the Ryder Cup in Rome after saving three fourballs matches late on Friday to deny an American fightback.

Experienced Fiji hope for no slip-ups against Georgia

Fiji's "most experienced" team at a Rugby World Cup have the chance to all but book their place in the quarter-finals on Saturday with victory over Georgia in Bordeaux.

'Healthy competition' with Carreras drives Sanchez to 100th Argentina cap

Veteran fly-half Nicolas Sanchez said on Friday his rivalry with "little brother" Santiago Carreras has helped him reach his 100th Test appearance when Argentina play Chile in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.

Tonga's Kefu makes three changes to take on Springboks

Tonga coach Toutai Kefu has made three changes to the starting lineup to play South Africa in the Pacific Islanders' third Rugby World Cup Pool B match in Marseille on Sunday.

Italy's gymnastics chief gets off with warning after bullying claims

The head of Italy's rhythmic gymnastics national team, suspended after a group of former athletes made allegations of bullying over their weight and diets, received a simple warning on Friday.

Fury to fight Usyk for undisputed heavyweight title

Tyson Fury will take on Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia in a bout that will decide the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, Fury's promoter said Friday.

Chelsea boss Pochettino given 'bad news' over Chilwell injury

Mauricio Pochettino said he has received "bad news" about Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell's latest injury blow.

Guardiola urges Grealish and Doku to fight for Man City place

Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City wingers Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku to prove they deserve a place in his attack.

China swimmers sign off in style as 'Faker' gets gold and more

Qin Haiyang and Zhang Yufei ended the Asian Games swimming with a bang Friday to help hosts China surge beyond 100 golds, as South Korean gamer "Faker" won a controversial military exemption to go with his medal.

Postecoglou forgets Liverpool fandom to bring happy days back to Spurs

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said his days as a Liverpool fan are long gone as he aims to end the Reds' unbeaten start to the season on Saturday.

Fitzpatrick shines as Europe aim to increase Ryder Cup lead

Matt Fitzpatrick starred on Friday as Europe reached the halfway point of the afternoon's Ryder Cup fourball session gunning to increase their 4-0 lead on the USA.

Former butcher turned prop Sebastian carves his name in pride

Scotland tight-head prop Javan Sebastian said on Friday making his first start in the Rugby World Cup against Romania this weekend was "surreal" after having trained as a butcher.

Surprise Liga leaders Girona thriving with City help

When Girona circled Saturday's visit of Real Madrid on their calendar, they could not have imagined they would be hosting Carlo Ancelotti's champions at their Montilivi stadium - capacity under 15,000 - as La Liga leaders.

Qin, Zhang star as China send Olympic warning in Asian Games blitz

World champion Qin Haiyang completed the breaststroke treble Friday and Zhang Yufei claimed a sixth gold as China's swimmers sent a final warning shot from the Asian Games ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Alcaraz, Medvedev cruise into round two of China Open

World number two Carlos Alcaraz eased into the second round of the China Open with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Friday.

Spain coach De La Fuente summoned in Rubiales kiss case

Spain men's coach Luis de la Fuente was summoned Friday as a witness by the judge investigating former president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales' forcible kiss and alleged coercion of women's international Jenni Hermoso.

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