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Premier League move a Sage decision for new Palace boss

Pierre Sage has admitted the opportunity to manage in the Premier League was one he could simply not refuse as he prepares to return to his native France with Crystal Palace this week.

Relentless Swiatek wins all-Polish battle to launch Wuhan campaign

Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek launched her Wuhan Open campaign by triumphing 6-2, 6-1 in an all-Polish battle against lucky loser Magdalena Frech on Wednesday.

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Thompson topples Tsitsipas to reach Indian Wells 3rd round

Unseeded Australian Jordan Thompson grabbed one of the biggest wins of his career on Friday, ousting third-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (7/0), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the third round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters.

Aussie Thompson shocks third-ranked Tsitsipas at Indian Wells

Unseeded Australian Jordan Thompson shocked third-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6, (7/0), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) on Friday, his second career win over a top 10 player putting him into the third round at Indian Wells.

Sabalenka downs Rodina to reach Indian Wells third round

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka eased into the third round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000 on Friday with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Evgeniya Rodina.

Bezuidenhout and Svensson in lead before play stopped at Players

South Africa's Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Canadian Adam Svensson shared the lead at the Players Championship on Friday before the second round was suspended due to an incoming storm.

Argentina goalie auctions World Cup gloves for $45K for cancer hospital

The gloves worn by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez in the nail-biting penalty shootout with France at Qatar's World Cup final last year were auctioned Friday for $45,000 in aid of a children's cancer hospital.

For France's Flament playing at Twickenham is a homecoming

Thibaud Flament's rugby journey has taken an unusual route but on Saturday it arrives at a dreamed of destination when the lock forward steps out at Twickenham to start for France.

Ruud, Norrie, cruise into Indian Wells third round

Third-seeded Casper Ruud and former champion Cameron Norrie reached the third round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000 with straight sets victories on Friday.

BBC takes Lineker off air after asylum row

Gary Lineker was told by the BBC to "step back" from presenting his football show on Friday after the former England star sparked an impartiality row by criticising the British government's new asylum policy.

Bavuma ends 'long journey' with century as South Africa take charge

Temba Bavuma said he tried to "stay in the moment" as he approached a long-awaited second Test century. But he admitted that he could not entirely quell his emotions.

France captain Dupont still wary of benched Farrell

France captain Antoine Dupont said Owen Farrell remained "a massive asset to England ahead of Saturday's 'Le Crunch' Six Nations clash at Twickenham even though the former English skipper has been dropped to the bench.

Ton-up Hogg one of Scotland's best: Townsend

Gregor Townsend proclaimed Stuart Hogg "one of the best players in the history of Scottish rugby" as the full-back prepared to win his 100th cap against Ireland in Sunday's key Six Nations clash at Murrayfield.

Japan baseball manager demands more after thrashing arch-rival Koreans

Japan's World Baseball Classic manager warned that his team can still get better after they thrashed arch-rivals South Korea on Friday for their second straight win of the tournament.

Brilliant Bavuma puts South Africa in charge of second Test

South African captain Temba Bavuma ended a long wait for a second Test century and took his team to a strong position on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday.

Ireland recall 'world-class' Furlong for Scotland Six Nations clash

Tadhg Furlong was hailed as "world-class" by Ireland coach Andy Farrell as the prop prepared to make his first appearance of this year's Six Nations, in Sunday's key clash away to Scotland.

Conte vows he would 'die' for Spurs as pressure mounts

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte said he would "die for this club" until the end of the season but admitted the contract he signed at the start of his tenure was strange.

Klopp says new Liverpool forward line a 'wise investment'

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool are already reaping the rewards of their longer-term planning, with his new-look forward line firing the club's push for a top-four finish in the Premier league.

Japan thrash arch-rivals Korea 13-4 at World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani kept the Tokyo crowd waiting for his first home run of the World Baseball Classic, but in the end Japan thrashed arch-rivals South Korea 13-4 Friday for their second straight win.

Benzema out for Espanyol match but due back for Liverpool

Real Madrid's French striker Karim Benzema, who has been dogged by fitness issues this season, will miss Saturday's La Liga match against Espanyol on Saturday but should feature in the Champions League next week.

Dempsey to make first start as Scots eye Triple Crown

Jack Dempsey will make his first Scotland start, while Stuart Hogg wins his 100th cap, as the Dark Blues go in search of a Triple Crown against unbeaten Ireland in Sunday's Six Nations clash at Murrayfield.

Ireland recall Furlong for Scotland Six Nations clash

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong will make his first appearance of this year's Six Nations after being named in the starting XV to face Scotland in Sunday's key clash at Murrayfield.

Cockerill delighted by Genge's rise to England captaincy

Ellis Genge's rise to the England rugby captaincy has delighted forwards coach Richard Cockerill, who remembers the days when he just tried to keep the prop "out of trouble".

Green borrows from Khawaja's experience in maiden Test ton

Australia's Cameron Green credited the maiden century of his international career to his seasoned partner at the crease after Friday's marathon 208-run stand with Usman Khawaja against India.

'Spectacular' Shiffrin equals Stenmark's all-time ski record

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin equalled Ingemar Stenmark's ski record of 86 World Cup wins on Friday with a resounding victory in the giant slalom at Are.

Shiffrin equals Stenmark's ski record of 86 World Cup wins

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin equalled Ingemar Stenmark's ski record of 86 World Cup wins on Friday with a resounding victory in the giant slalom at Are.

Khawaja 180, Green ton help Australia dominate in 4th India Test

Opener Usman Khawaja hit a masterful 180 and Cameron Green struck a maiden century to hand Australia the advantage with a challenging first innings total of 480 in the fourth Test on Friday.

Howe says spending curbs would hurt Newcastle plans

Eddie Howe says further limits on spending would inhibit Newcastle's blueprint for success following a call from Liverpool owner John W Henry for tougher restrictions on clubs.

Bavuma nears elusive century as South Africa struggle

South African captain Temba Bavuma edged closer to an elusive second Test century while his teammates struggled on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday.

World cricket committee calls for 'urgent intervention' to protect game

Cricket chiefs have been urged by the MCC World Cricket Committee to intervene urgently to ensure the international game can thrive alongside booming franchise competitions.

PSG's Neymar arrives in Qatar for ankle surgery

Paris Saint-German forward Neymar arrived in Doha on Friday for an operation on the ankle injury that has ended his season, Qatar's official news agency said.

Khawaja's 180, Green ton put Australia on top in 4th India Test

Opener Usman Khawaja hit a masterful 180 and Cameron Green struck a maiden century before Australia were bowled out for 480 by India on day two of the fourth Test on Friday.

Shiffrin on the brink of matching Stenmark's ski record

Mikaela Shiffrin is poised to equal Ingemar Stenmark's all-time record of 86 World Cup wins after dominating the first leg of Friday's giant slalom at Are in Sweden.

Australia out for 480 in final India Test after Khawaja's 180

Opener Usman Khawaja hit a remarkable 180 and Cameron Green made a maiden century before Australia were bowled out for 480 by India on day two of the fourth Test on Friday.

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