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NBA Raptors fire Nurse as coach after missing playoffs

Nick Nurse, who masterminded Toronto's run to the 2019 NBA title, was fired as head coach of the Raptors on Friday after the club missed the 2023 NBA playoffs.

Alcaraz keeps title defence on track in Barcelona

Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course to defend his Barcelona Open title Friday as he defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 to move into the semi-finals.

Sabalenka sees off Badosa to reach Stuttgart semis

World number two Aryna Sabalenka came from a set and a break down to see off Spanish wild card Paula Badosa and reach the WTA Stuttgart semi-finals for the third consecutive year on Friday.

Exhausted Man City could not celebrate Bayern triumph, says Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his players were too physically drained to celebrate their Champions League quarter-final win over Bayern Munich as he aims to learn from past mistakes in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United.

Inter fury as racism victim Lukaku punished

Inter Milan on Friday condemned striker Romelu Lukaku's Italian Cup semi-final ban saying the "victim" of racist abuse had become the "only guilty party" after Juventus won an appeal against a stand closure.

Kosgei confident ahead of London Marathon despite injuries

Brigid Kosgei believes she can still win a third London Marathon title despite recent injury problems.

Klopp backs 'long-term project' Nunez to come good at Liverpool

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp remains confident Darwin Nunez will provide "long-term" value for the Reds despite being relegated to the bench in recent weeks.

PSG coach Galtier takes legal action for defamation after racism accusations

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier is taking legal action against former Nice sporting director Julien Fournier and two French journalists for defamation, his lawyer told AFP on Friday after he was accused of making racist and discriminatory remarks about players last season.

England women's captain Williamson to miss World Cup

England captain Leah Williamson will miss the women's World Cup later this year after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury while playing for Arsenal, her club have announced on Friday.

The packed football calendar makes no sense - Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti complained about the packed football calendar on Friday and insisted something has to change to protect the players.

Man Utd's Sevilla shambles reveals tough road ahead for Ten Hag

Manchester United's season of promise was handed a reality check of the hard work that still lies ahead for Erik ten Hag as an under-strength side were blown away by Sevilla to crash out of the Europa League.

Spurs managing director Paratici resigns after failed appeal against ban

Tottenham's managing director of football Fabio Paratici resigned on Friday after losing an appeal against a 30-month worldwide ban.

Sixers take 3-0 lead over Nets in NBA playoffs, Warriors claw back

The Philadelphia 76ers pushed the Brooklyn Nets to the brink of elimination on Thursday as the Golden State Warriors clawed back in their NBA playoff series against Sacramento with a 114-97 rout of the Kings.

Tokyo Olympics: key questions around spiralling scandal

The pandemic-postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics were unusual, and controversial, for a number of reasons.

Wild win carries 76ers to 3-0 series lead over Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers beat Brooklyn 102-97 on Thursday in a rugged clash that featured two ejections and a controversial kick from Joel Embiid and moved the Sixers one win away from a sweep of their NBA first-round playoff series.

From flags to tattoos, Naples turns blue as title fever grows

Napoli haven't won the title yet, but Naples is already in party mode.

Wild win carries 76ers to 3-0 lead over Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers beat Brooklyn 102-97 on Thursday in a rugged clash that featured two ejections and a controversial kick from Joel Embiid and moved the Sixers one win away from a sweep of their NBA first-round playoff series.

Ex-chair of Tokyo Olympics sponsor handed suspended jail sentence

The former chairman of a Tokyo 2020 Olympics sponsor was handed a suspended two-and-a-half-year prison sentence Friday, the first verdict in a spiralling bribery scandal surrounding the pandemic-postponed Games.

Wilkinson's French teacher helps Biggar 'embrace' Toulon life

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar only arrived at Toulon four months ago but he has quickly made himself a fan favourite on the Cote d'Azur with a little help from Jonny Wilkinson's French teacher.

Napoli look for boost at buoyed Juve after Champions League exit

Napoli will try to shrug off the disappointment of their Champions League exit on Sunday as Serie A's runaway leaders travel to Juventus hoping to take another step towards their first league title since 1990.

Taiwan's Chien leads LPGA Chevron Championship

Chien Peiyun of Taiwan used a late birdie burst to take the first-round lead on Thursday at the LPGA Chevron Championship, the first women's golf major of the year.

Arsenal aim to put pressure on City as Newcastle face Spurs

Title-chasing Arsenal must beat bottom club Southampton this weekend if they are to hold off fast-charging Manchester City ahead of next week's Premier League summit meeting.

Clark and Hossler share Zurich Classic lead with O'Hair-Matthews

Wyndham Clark and Beau Hossler combined for 11 birdies while Sean O'Hair and Brandon Matthews had nine birdies and an eagle between them to share the first-round lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Thursday.

Mets' Scherzer suspended 10 games over 'sticky' substance

Major League Baseball suspended New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer for 10 games on Thursday, a day after he was ejected from a game over a "sticky" substance on his hand and glove.

'Empty inside' as drivers race on in shadow of Breen tragedy

Former world rally champion Ott Tanak admitted Thursday that the death of fellow racer Craig Breen had left him "empty inside".

Ten Hag blasts Man United players after Sevilla thrashing

Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag said his players lacked passion and desire in their 3-0 thrashing by Sevilla in the Europa League on Thursday.

Sevilla dump 'unacceptable' Man United out of Europa League

Manchester United crashed out of the Europa League in shambolic fashion on Thursday with Sevilla beating them 3-0, to reach the semi-finals 5-2 on aggregate.

Man Utd collapse at Sevilla in Europa League while Juventus hold off Sporting

Manchester United imploded in Seville in the Europa League on Thursday while Juventus completed a good evening for the club by holding on away to Sporting and advancing to the semi-finals.

Taiwan's Chien takes early lead at LPGA Chevron Championship

Chien Peiyun of Taiwan used a late birdie burst to take the early first-round lead on Thursday at the LPGA Chevron Championship, the first women's golf major of the year.

Sevilla dump shambolic Man United out in Europa League quarters