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England boss Tuchel wary of 'surprise' in World Cup draw

England manager Thomas Tuchel said the Three Lions are confident but must show Croatia, Ghana and Panama the respect they deserve after Friday's World Cup draw.

'It doesn't make sense': Trump wants to rename American football

Spurred on by World Cup 2026 fever, US President Donald Trump said Friday that American football should be renamed as the game played with a round ball, soccer, was the one true football.

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England in charge after dismissing Australia for 132 in Ashes opener

England dismissed Australia for 132 in their first innings on Saturday to take charge of the first Ashes Test in Perth, with the hosts trailing by 40 runs on an overcast day two.

Russell fastest in final practice at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Mercedes driver George Russell led the standings in a caution-filled third and final practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix ahead of qualifying later on Friday.

No.1 Jeeno surges clear at LPGA Tour Championship

Thailand's world number one Jeeno Thitikul charged up the leaderboard at the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship on Friday, carding a nine-under-par 63 to open up a three-shot lead heading into the weekend.

Paul backs his 'delusional optimism' to upset Joshua

Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is backing "delusional optimism" to carry him to an upset over British former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua when the two men clash in a made-for-streaming event in Miami next month.

Marseille wallop Nice to climb top in France

Marseille climbed provisionally top of the French Ligue 1 on Friday after walloping woeful Nice 5-1 in a one-sided local derby with fireworks on and off the pitch.

Pau eclipse returning Jalibert to take Top 14 lead

Pau survived a string of Bordeaux-Begles comebacks to hang on to a 34-33 away win on Friday and open the weekend's round by climbing to the top of the Top 14.

Italy edge into Davis Cup final with epic tie-break

Double defending champions Italy beat Belgium 2-0 on Friday in Bologna after Flavio Cobolli won a 32-point tiebreak to set up a Davis Cup final with either Spain or Germany.

Defiant Townsend determined to stay on as Scotland boss

Gregor Townsend insisted Friday he had no intention of stepping down as Scotland coach despite mounting criticism following last weekend's dramatic loss to Argentina.

US skater Glenn and France's Siao lead the way at Finlandia Trophy

Reigning ISU Grand Prix Final champion Amber Glenn of the United States delivered a high-octane performance as she surged to the lead in the short programme at the Finlandia Trophy on Friday.

Premier League clubs overhaul financial rules

Premier League clubs voted Friday to overhaul the competition's financial rules, bringing in a new system that focuses solely on spending that directly affects what happens on the pitch.

England's Dingwall out of Argentina clash

England were forced into a late change Friday to their starting side to play Argentina at Twickenham, with Max Ojomoh replacing the injured Fraser Dingwall at inside centre.

French skater Siao Him Fa leads at ISU Finlandia Trophy

French skater Adam Siao Him Fa took the lead at the Finlandia Trophy, the final stop on the ISU figure skating Grand Prix circuit, after Friday's opening short programme in Helsinki.

Irish captain Doris says 'a lot on the line' in South Africa Test

Ireland captain Caelan Doris said Saturday's Autumn Nations Series Test with world champions South Africa it is not an end of year friendly but a match with "a lot on the line".

Tuipulotu keeps Scotland place as Townsend makes 14 changes for Tonga

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was the only player to keep his place in the starting team as coach Gregor Townsend made 14 changes for Sunday's Autumn Nations Series clash with Tonga at Murrayfield

Spotlight on All Blacks coach Robertson ahead of Wales season-ender

The All Blacks might be sitting pretty as the world's second rated team, but coach Scott Robertson finds himself under intense scrutiny from the rugby-mad New Zealand public and its exacting demands.

Man Utd forward Sesko out 'for a few weeks'

Benjamin Sesko will be out of action "for a few weeks" after hurting his knee before the international break, manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday.

Gabriel faces 'weeks' out of action in major blow for Arsenal

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes will be out of action for "weeks" after picking up an injury during international duty, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday.

Arsenal defender Gabriel faces 'weeks' on sidelines

Gabriel Magalhaes will miss "weeks" of action after picking up an injury during international duty, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday.

Pogba still 'has the qualities', says Monaco coach Pocognoli

Paul Pogba has lost none of his "vision and technique" despite not playing for more than two years, his Monaco coach Sebastien Pocognoli said on Friday, as he weighs up whether to hand the 2018 World Cup winner his club debut.

Australia's seven-wicket hero Starc ready to go again

Mitchell Starc said Friday he was always confident in his ability to get wickets after bagging seven on the opening day of the first Ashes Test, with more of the same needed to keep Australia alive.

Guardiola says 'season starts now' as Man City hunt Arsenal

Pep Guardiola said Friday that the "real season starts now" as Manchester City seek to hunt down Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.

Mercedes chief Wolff sells part of team stake to US businessman

Mercedes's team principal and chief executive officer Toto Wolff has sold 15 percent of his shareholding in the Formula One team for $300 million to American billionaire George Kurtz.

Olympic ski champion Gut-Behrami suffers knee injury

Reigning Olympic Super-G champion Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland suffered a potentially serious knee injury while training in Copper Mountain, Colorado, Swiss Ski said on Friday.

Carnage as 19 wickets fall on opening day of first Ashes Test

Nineteen wickets fell on an opening day of carnage in the first Ashes Test on Friday, with England's attack led by skipper Ben Stokes bowling them into a position of strength after Australia dismissed the tourists for 172.

Slot says Liverpool will never use Jota grief as 'excuse' for poor form

Arne Slot said on Friday that Liverpool would never use their grief over the death of Diogo Jota "as an excuse" for bad results as he seeks to arrest a shocking run of five defeats in six Premier League games.

Aussie Wilson 'devastated' after Gordon ruled out of France Test

Australia captain Harry Wilson said on Friday that he was "devastated" after fly-half Carter Gordon was ruled out of this weekend's Autumn Nations Series game with France in Paris.

Wales rugby turmoil here to stay as nostalgia battles financial reality

Wales take on New Zealand on Saturday and world champions South Africa a week later in full knowledge that a victory over either would be a monumental upset.

India's injured Gill out of must-win second South Africa Test

India skipper Shubman Gill will miss the must-win second Test against South Africa on Saturday because of the neck injury he sustained in the opening match.

Starc takes seven as England rolled for 172 in Ashes opener

A venomous Mitchell Starc took 7-58 as England were sent packing for just 172 on day one of the first Ashes Test against Australia on Friday, leaving them with a mountain to climb.

Norris tops red-flagged second practice for Las Vegas GP

McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris went fastest in Thursday's second practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which featured two late red flags.

Texans sack Allen eight times to beat Bills 23-19

Houston's Calen Bullock intercepted reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Josh Allen twice and the league's top defensive unit powered the Texans over Buffalo 23-19 on Thursday.

Rusty France face 'tired' Australia at end of torrid year

Out-of-sorts France welcome out-of-form Australia to Paris in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday with both sides mired in sticky patches.

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