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MLB proposes shortening season, reforming playoffs

Major League Baseball on Thursday proposed reducing the number of regular-season games from 162 to 154 and changing playoffs so that top seeds can pick their opponents.

Eckert 'forever grateful' for Southampton support over spy scandal

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert said Thursday he will "forever be grateful" for the club's support over his role in the "Spygate" scandal that cost the team promotion to the Premier League.

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Rashford must be more clinical, says Man Utd boss Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford must be more clinical in front of goal but is confident Manchester United have enough firepower in their ranks to achieve their aims this season.

Frankfurt's Hasebe to miss 'several weeks' with knee injury

Eintracht Frankfurt defender Makoto Hasebe is set to miss several weeks due to a knee injury sustained in his side's midweek 3-2 loss at Tottenham.

'Kind of sucks' - Koepka finally hits form as LIV nearly over

America's Brooks Koepka said it "kind of sucks" after he hit his best form in years on Friday just as the breakaway LIV Golf tour's first season is about to wind down.

LIV facing 'uphill battle' for rankings points, says Asian boss

The Saudi-funded LIV Golf tour faces a fight to win world rankings points, the Asian Tour's CEO warned on Friday after players voiced growing frustration with the impasse.

Boston Marathon winner one of two more Kenyans suspended for doping

Last year's Boston marathon winner Diana Chemtai Kipyokei and her Kenyan teammate Betty Wilson Lempus have been provisionally suspended over anti-doping rule violations, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced Friday.

Chelsea’s James, Kante could miss World Cup due to injury

Chelsea manager Graham Potter confirmed that Reece James and N’Golo Kante will see specialists in the coming days which could determine their chances of going to the World Cup next month.

Liverpool still the same threat to Man City – Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has scoffed at the suggestion Manchester City should roll over Liverpool on current form when the sides meet on Sunday.

Pakistan brings Fakhar Zaman into Twenty20 World Cup squad

Pakistan included top-order batter Fakhar Zaman in their 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia on Friday, replacing spinner Usman Qadir after he suffered a thumb injury.

Indian pacer Shami replaces injured Bumrah in T20 World Cup

Indian red ball specialist Mohammad Shami will replace injured pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the looming T20 World Cup in Australia, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

Liverpool can't afford to focus only on hotshot Haaland: Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he cannot afford to focus too heavily on in-form striker Erling Haaland in Sunday's clash against Manchester City as the champions have too many threats elsewhere.

Dortmund captain Reus to return for Union Berlin clash

Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus is set to return for Sunday's clash with league leaders Union Berlin, Dortmund coach Edin Terzic confirmed on Friday.

Third T20 between Australia and England abandoned due to rain

England were denied a clean sweep of their T20 series against Australia when persistent rain forced the third match to be abandoned in Canberra on Friday.

PSG troubled as Mbappe future up in the air again

Less than five months after Kylian Mbappe signed a new three-year contract to supposedly end the uncertainty about his future, Paris Saint-Germain are once again facing up to the possibility of losing the France superstar.

Newcastle can be global giants like Man Utd, says Howe

Eddie Howe says Newcastle can in future match Manchester United as a global force in football as they continue their dramatic rebuild under their wealthy Saudi-backed owners.

Australia eye more Rugby League World Cup glory as minnows hover

Australia kick off the defence of their Rugby League World Cup title against Fiji on Saturday, with skipper James Tedesco insisting this edition might be the most challenging yet for the all-conquering Kangaroos.

Rafiq to 'leave Britain' after abuse following cricket racism scandal

Azeem Rafiq, whose allegations of racism plunged English cricket into crisis, is leaving Britain to protect his family from further abuse and intimidation, a report said on Friday.

All Blacks utility back Bridge signs for Montpellier

New Zealand utility back George Bridge has signed for Montpellier until June 2025 from the Crusaders, the French Top 14 club announced Friday.

Fowler grabs share of Japan lead but 'stressful' for Matsuyama

Rickie Fowler grabbed a share of the lead at the halfway stage of the US PGA Tour's Zozo Championship in Japan on Friday as defending champion Hideki Matsuyama rued another "stressful" day.

Quartararo 'can improve' as Zarco dominates Australian MotoGP practice

World champion Fabio Quartararo said he had room for improvement after finishing fourth behind dominant Frenchman Johann Zarco at a windy second practice session for the Australian Grand Prix on Friday.

Asian champions Sri Lanka grab centre stage in T20 World Cup opener

A confident Sri Lanka open the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday fresh from being crowned Asian champions, but face negotiating a tricky preliminary round to join the big guns in the main draw.

Frenchman Zarco dominates Australian MotoGP practice

Flying Frenchman Johann Zarco clocked the quickest time at a windy second practice session for the Australian Grand Prix on Friday, with MotoGP championship leader Fabio Quartararo fourth.

Jockey Crowley hopes for glorious end to 'enjoyable journey' with Baaeed

Baaeed bids to round off his career with that rare but much sought after tag for a racehorse of "unbeaten" in the Champion Stakes on Saturday at Ascot.

Undisputed champion Haney primed to punish Kambosos again in rematch

Undisputed lightweight world champion Devin Haney says he has "all the answers" to George Kambosos as they clash in a title rematch in Melbourne on Sunday.

Shocks and drama await in MLS playoffs

Major League Soccer's playoffs get under way on Saturday with the sudden death knockout format sure to deliver some surprise runs, sudden exits and no end of drama.

Zarco tops times in opening Australian MotoGP practice

Flying Frenchman Johann Zarco clocked the quickest time in the first free practice session at the Australian Grand Prix Friday, with MotoGP championship leader Fabio Quartararo 12th.

Wilder eyes knockout return against old sparring partner

Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder hopes to get back to winning ways with a knockout when he takes on former sparring partner Robert Helenius on Saturday after a year-long absence from the ring.

Arsenal win in Europa League as McTominay rescues Man Utd

Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the Europa League as Bukayo Saka's goal clinched a 1-0 win at Bodo/Glimt, while Manchester United left it late to beat Omonia Nicosia.

Dutch sprint star Lavreysen clinches 10th world track title

The Netherlands' Harrie Lavreysen stormed to his 10th world track cycling championship gold medal in France on Thursday with a third consecutive men's keirin title.

Mahomes, Allen take center stage as Chiefs, Bills clash

The latest instalment of Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen's rivalry takes center stage on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills meet once more in a repeat of last season's playoff classic.

Belgium's Kopecky wins third world track title

Belgian star Lotte Kopecky powered to victory in the women's elimination race in France on Thursday to win the third track cycling world title of her career.

Saka earns win for Arsenal at Bodo/Glimt in Europa League

Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the Europa League as Bukayo Saka's goal clinched a 1-0 win at Bodo/Glimt, while Manchester United hope to stay in the hunt for a last-16 place against Omonia Nicosia.

Chelsea women's boss Hayes to take time out after surgery

Chelsea women's manager Emma Hayes is to take time away from the club after revealing on Thursday that she has undergone an emergency hysterectomy.

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