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Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history in rampant England's 429-4

An inspired Harry Brook scored the fastest double hundred in ODI history as England piled up 429-4 against Sri Lanka in the tri-series in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

Top-ranked Rybakina into Ningbo quarter-finals on return from injury

World number one Elena Rybakina reached the quarter-finals of the Ningbo Open on Thursday on her return from injury when opponent Polina Kudermetova retired.

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Ukraine's Shakhtar to play Champions League games in Hamburg

Ukrainian team Shakhtar Donetsk will play their 2023-24 home Champions League group stage games at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion, the club announced on Friday.

Luis Enrique happy to have 'perfect' Mbappe back in PSG squad

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said on Friday he was delighted to have Kylian Mbappe back in his squad after the France star's latest transfer saga.

World gold would be 'huge' for Native Americans, says tearful Kassanavoid

A tearful Janee' Kassanavoid says it would be "a huge win" for her fellow Native Americans if she were to take hammer world gold in Budapest as it would inspire "the next generation of athletes and youth".

New boss Garcia plays down Napoli's Serie A title hopes

New Napoli coach Rudi Garcia said on Friday his side were not "the favourites" for Serie A this season ahead of the start of their title defence against Frosinone on Saturday.

Kerley, Lyles dismiss Jacobs threat in 100m

Fred Kerley will bid to retain his world 100m crown in Budapest on Sunday, but the blue riband event of track and field is arguably as open as it has been in 20 years.

Liverpool sign Japan midfielder Endo from Stuttgart

Liverpool have signed Japan midfielder Wataru Endo on a long-term contract, subject to international clearance and work permit application, the Premier League club announced Friday.

Lunin will start for Madrid despite Kepa arrival, says Ancelotti

Andriy Lunin will continue in goal for Real Madrid this weekend despite Kepa Arrizabalaga's loan move from Chelsea, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.

Cuthbert latest Wales player forced out of Springboks clash

Wales have lost a third player from their original starting XV to face reigning champions South Africa in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match,following the withdrawal of Alex Cuthbert.

England's Walcott retires from football at 34

Theo Walcott, one of the outstanding young English talents of his generation, announced Friday he has retired from professional football at the age of 34.

Evenepoel ends speculation to stay with Soudal-Quick Step

Remco Evenepoel has put an end to discussion about a possible move to Ineos-Grenadiers by announcing that he will respect his contract with Soudal-Quick Step, which runs until 2026.

Chelsea sign teenage Southampton midfielder Lavia

Chelsea have signed Romeo Lavia on a seven-year contract from Southampton it was announced Friday in the latest addition to their squad after the teenage midfielder rejected a move to Premier League rivals Liverpool.

Sevilla goalkeeper Bounou joins Saudi club Al-Hilal

Sevilla's Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has become the latest big name to quit Europe for the riches of Saudi Arabia, signing for Al-Hilal the two teams announced on Friday.

Britain's Alex Yee goes in Seine to win Olympic triathlon test event

Britain's Alex Yee braved the waters of the Seine to win the men's triathlon test event for the Paris Olympics on Friday, on a course identical to the one set to be used for next year's event.

Spalletti agrees terms to take over Italian job: press

The Italian Football Federation and Luciano Spalletti have reached an agreement for him to succeed Roberto Mancini as coach of the national team, according to reports in the Italian press on Friday.

England's golden girl Russo finds scoring touch

Alessia Russo shot to fame as one of the faces of England’s Euro 2022 victory on home soil and is now closing in on conquering the world with the Lionesses.

From mutiny to World Cup final for derided Spain coach Vilda

Jorge Vilda was derided by some of his players as a control freak who was not up to the job, but the coach now stands on the brink of making history with Spain at the Women's World Cup.

Kerr eyeing 2027 World Cup as Australia look to go out on a high

Australia captain Sam Kerr said Friday the Women's World Cup had been the best weeks of her career and she planned to stick around for the next one in four years' time.

Infantino defends FIFA decision to expand Women's World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday hit back at critics of the decision to expand the Women's World Cup to 32 teams, saying, "I'm sorry, but FIFA was right."

Top Indian sprinter gets four-year doping ban: reports

Top Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has been banned from competition for four years after she failed two doping tests, local media reported Friday.

Frizell joins injured list as All Blacks depart for Rugby World Cup

All Blacks coach Ian Foster said loose forward Shannon Frizell has joined their injured list as the New Zealand squad departed for the Rugby World Cup on Friday.

Argentina's Pumpas making strides in mixed ability rugby

There is no better demonstration of rugby's oft-cited mantra that it is a sport for all shapes, sizes and abilities than in Argentina's Pumpas XV.

Djokovic dominates Monfils in Cincinnati, Alcaraz outlasts Paul

Novak Djokovic extended his career-long domination of Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 victory on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open.

History beckons with England, Spain one win from World Cup glory

A Women's World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax on Sunday when England or Spain are crowned champions for the first time.

Newcastle face Premier League title test at Man City, Caicedo set for Chelsea bow

Newcastle face an early test of their Premier League aspirations this season when they take on Manchester City, while Chelsea's £115 million ($146 million) midfielder Moises Caicedo is set to make his debut at West Ham.

England FA says would reject any approach for women's coach Wiegman

Any approach for England coach Sarina Wiegman would "100 percent" be rejected, the country's football association said ahead of Sunday's Women's World Cup final against Spain.

Kerley-Jacobs clash possible at star-studded Budapest worlds

World 100m champion Fred Kerley's long-awaited showdown with Olympic gold medallist Marcell Jacobs is one of many intriguing sub-plots to the World Athletics Championships that start in Budapest on Saturday.

Greedy Warholm ready to raid the Garden of Eden again

In a world where influencers make a living from posting photos of their daily cappuccino, star Norwegian hurdler Karsten Warholm insists the only attention he craves is from plucking golds from track's very own Garden of Eden.

Pogba and Juve try to move beyond injury and scandal

Paul Pogba and Juventus head into the Serie A season attempting to rebound from the turbulence of a campaign roiled by injury and scandal.

Binder aims to check Bagnaia's title march at KTM's home Austrian MotoGP

Brad Binder turned 28 this week and the South African is intent on wrapping up his birthday celebrations in style at the Austrian MotoGP.

Alcaraz overcomes rain to gain revenge on Paul in Cincinnati

Carlos Alcaraz withstood a string of frustrating rain delays to beat Tommy Paul 7-6 (8/6), 6-7 (7/0) 6-3 on Thursday, avenging a loss to the American last week and reaching the quarter-finals of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open.

Dortmund set sights on 'sweet' revenge after bitter title collapse

Borussia Dortmund start their Bundesliga campaign at home to Cologne on Saturday, hoping to take the first step in putting the bitter disappointment of last season behind them.

Barca set up new home without suspended Xavi

Barcelona start their tenancy at the Olympic Stadium on Montjuic, the club's temporary home while Camp Nou is being rebuilt, on Sunday against Cadiz without coach Xavi Hernandez after his red card in the season opener.

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