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Neto double gives Chelsea win marred by Martinez injury

Pedro Neto's double condemned Everton to a first defeat of the season as Chelsea won 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium despite the loss of goalkeeper Emi Martinez to a head injury.

Zverev, Medvedev ousted with Spaniards to clash for Shanghai title

Rising star Rafael Jodar ousted Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Saturday to reach the Shanghai Masters final, where he will play Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in an all-Spanish affair.

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Basketball coaches slam temporary court, dunk on the heat

Basketball coaches at the Southeast Asian Games have complained about the quality of the court, blaming the temporary linoleum surface for injuries to players.

The last-placed runner who became toast of Cambodia

Everyone in Phnom Penh, it seems, wants a selfie with Bou Samnang.

Kerr says Warriors star trio have 'plenty left in tank' after playoff ouster

Golden State coach Steve Kerr acknowledged Friday that the 2022-23 iteration of the Warriors "is not a championship team," but he believes Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green can still form the core of one.

Lakers topple Warriors to advance, Heat reach East finals

The Los Angeles Lakers ran defending champions Golden State out of the NBA playoffs in dominant style on Friday, beating the Warriors 122-101 to advance to the Western Conference finals.

Chelsea aim to halt Man Utd uprising in Women's FA Cup final

Chelsea's role as the dominant force in women's football in England faces a stern test from emerging challengers Manchester United in Sunday's FA Cup final at Wembley.

Carrick on the rise as Middlesbrough eye Premier League return

Former Manchester United star Michael Carrick is aiming to cap his remarkable first season as a manager by leading Middlesbrough into the Premier League.

Cricket clash of elite British schools endures in modern times

Change is in the air in Britain. The country has a new king and a prime minister of Indian descent. Yet on cricket's most hallowed ground, two elite schools on Friday played out the latest act in a 200-year-old drama.

Neser, Abbott set to join Australia's pre-Ashes camp

Australia has called up fast bowlers Michael Neser and Sean Abbott to their pre-Ashes training camp, a report said Saturday, as coach Andrew McDonald remains confident pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood will be fit.

Australia coach has 'goosebumps' about potential Argentina clash

Australia coach Graham Arnold has said he has "goosebumps" about potentially facing world champions Argentina in China next month in a re-match of their Qatar World Cup round of 16 clash.

Chiefs feel pressure after losing perfect Super Rugby record

Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan admits there is pressure on the Super Rugby Pacific leaders after losing their perfect record in a shock 25-22 defeat to the Queensland Reds.

Ko and Kemp share lead at LPGA Founders Cup

Third-ranked Ko Jin-young fired a bogey-free four-under par 68 to seize a share of the lead with Australia's Sarah Kemp after Friday's second round of the LPGA Founders Cup.

Stars want to join Man Utd despite ownership uncertainty: Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United will be attractive to potential star signings in the close-season despite the uncertainty over the club's ownership.

Sluggish Djokovic battles to Rome win, Swiatek in perfect start

Novak Djokovic fought his way into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday, beating Tomas Etcheverry 7-5 (7/6), 6-2 in a surprisingly tight encounter.

Mason keen for Spurs chance after Nagelsmann ruled out

Ryan Mason insists he is ready to manage Tottenham on a permanent basis after Julian Nagelsmann was reportedly ruled out of contention to take charge of the troubled Premier League club.

Milinkovic-Savic saves late point for Lazio against Lecce

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic snatched a last-gasp point for Lazio with his stoppage-time leveller in Friday's 2-2 draw with Serie A strugglers Lecce.

Two-goal Tau takes Ahly to verge of CAF Champions League final

South African Percy Tau scored twice as Al Ahly of Egypt all but sealed a CAF Champions League final place after winning 3-0 away to Esperance of Tunisia on Friday.

Harris group reaches deal with Snyders to buy NFL Commanders

An investment group led by Josh Harris that includes NBA legend Magic Johnson has reached a deal to buy the NFL Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder, both sides announced Friday.

Witsel announces end to 15-year Belgium international career

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel announced his international retirement on Friday, after playing 15 years and winning 130 caps with the Red Devils.

No-show Anderson a worry for England as Australia's Smith falls cheaply

James Anderson failed to take the field for Lancashire on Friday in what England will hope is merely a precautionary measure ahead of next month's Ashes series and not a prelude to a repeat of the 2019 campaign against arch-rivals Australia.

Djokovic battles past Etcheverry in Rome opener, perfect Swiatek

Novak Djokovic fought his way into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday, beating Tomas Etcheverry 7-5 (7/6), 6-2 in a surprisingly tight encounter.

Suryakumar outshines Rashid as first IPL century seals Mumbai win

A blazing unbeaten century by Suryakumar Yadav helped Mumbai Indians beat the reigning IPL champions Gujarat Titans by 27 runs in Mumbai on Friday.

Djokovic battles past Etcheverry in Rome opener

Novak Djokovic fought his way into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday after beating Tomas Etcheverry 7-5 (7/6), 6-2 in a surprisingly tight encounter.

World champs Lyles and Kerley face 200m New York showdown

Reigning world 200m champion Noah Lyles and world 100m champion Fred Kerley will race at 200 meters in next month's New York Grand Prix, meet organizers announced Friday.

Olympic champion Jacobs 'inspired' by Kerley rivalry as showdown looms

Olympic 100m champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs on Friday described his rivalry with US world champion Fred Kerley as "inspiring" as the Italian announced he will compete in next month's Paris Diamond League meet.

NFL legend Brady seeks spot among Raiders ownership: reports

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is in advanced talks to become a minority stakeholder in the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, according to multiple reports Friday.

Spanish, Italian and English giants head to US for friendlies

Six of Europe's elite clubs will play friendly matches in the United States in July, organizers of the Soccer Champions Tour announced on Friday.

Miller dominates French MotoGP practice at 'strange old' Le Mans

Jack Miller was fastest in both sessions at Le Mans on Friday, as practice opened for the French MotoGP, but remained wary of the "strange old track" where he was victorious in 2021.

Outsider Bais wins 'boring' Giro stage on snow-capped Apennine peak

With snow piled high on the roadsides, Italian outsider Davide Bais won stage seven of the Giro d'Italia from a breakaway on the highest peak in the Apennines on Friday.

Russia's Arman Adamian wins world judo gold under neutral flag

Russia's Arman Adamian won a world judo title on Friday at the first major international team competition to welcome back Russian and Belarusian athletes since last year's invasion of Ukraine.

Kentucky Derby winner Mage will race at Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Mage will compete in next week's Preakness, giving the three-year-old chestnut colt a chance to sweep US horse racing's Triple Crown, his co-owners announced on Friday.

Outsider Bais wins Giro stage on snow-capped Apennine peak