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Gauff says online abuse was 'draining' after China Open exit

Coco Gauff said online racist abuse had left her feeling exhausted after she went out of the China Open with her loss to Elise Mertens on Wednesday.

England's Nations League surge helps heal World Cup wounds

England's free-scoring start to the Nations League has begun to heal the wounds of a painful World Cup exit as Thomas Tuchel's men train their sights on winning a home Euros in 2028.

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Two-time Olympic javelin champion Spotakova retires

Two-time Olympic javelin champion and world record holder Barbora Spotakova has ended her professional career at 41, the Czech Athletics Federation said on Friday.

Coe pushing for Paris Olympic city events, confident of security

Track and field supremo Sebastian Coe is pushing organisers of the 2024 Olympics to include live events in downtown Paris in a bid to "democratise" sport, playing down any security fears over their hosting.

Premier League fixtures postponed following queen's death

All Premier League matches this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was announced on Friday.

Napoli striker Osimhen out with thigh injury

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will miss the Italian team's home fixture with Spezia on Saturday with a thigh injury, the Serie A club announced.

Cologne condemn 'horrific' violence at Nice game

Cologne on Friday condemned violence at the club's Europa Conference League game against Nice in southern France that left one fan in critical condition and dozens of others injured.

Kohli fires World Cup warning after long-awaited ton

India's Virat Kohli says he was "pleasantly surprised" to get his long-awaited century in the short format as he targets more runs in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.

Swiatek bathroom break sets up Jabeur US Open title showdown

An emergency bathroom break powered world number one Iga Swiatek into a US Open final showdown with trailblazing Tunisian fifth-seed Ons Jabeur on Thursday.

US Open: Who said what on day 11

Who said what at the US Open on Thursday, the 11th day of the 2022 championships at Flushing Meadows:

Swiatek downs Sabalenka to reach US Open final

World number one Iga Swiatek defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to set up a US Open final showdown with Ons Jabeur on Thursday.

Allen shines as Bills rip Rams in NFL season opener

Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to spark the Buffalo Bills over the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams 31-10 in Thursday's NFL season opener.

Australia's Gilmore wins record eighth surfing world title

Stephanie Gilmore said it was "freaking cool" Friday after the Australian won an eighth world title to become the most successful woman surfer in history.

Nepal cricket captain Lamichhane denies rape allegation

Nepal cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane on Friday denied allegations that he raped a 17-year-old girl and said he would go home to fight his case.

Jabeur thrashes Garcia to reach US Open final

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur demolished Caroline Garcia in straight sets to become the first African woman in history to reach the final of the US Open on Thursday.

Barca marvel at 'wonder' Lewandowski as Real face Benzema absence

With Barcelona rapidly hitting their stride after Robert Lewandowski's prolific start in Spain, Real Madrid's spotless early-season form will be put to the test in the absence of injured talisman Karim Benzema.

New Leipzig coach Rose to 'do things differently' ahead of Dortmund clash

New RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose promised to "do a few things differently" ahead of his side's clash with former employers Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

Federer hails 'grace' of Queen Elizabeth II as Pele salutes 'legacy'

Roger Federer hailed Queen Elizabeth II for her "elegance" and "grace" as the world of sport stopped to pay tribute to the British monarch who passed away on Thursday at the age of 96.

Jabeur thrashes France's Garcia to reach US Open final

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur demolished Caroline Garcia in straight sets to become the first African woman in history to reach the final of the US Open on Thursday.

China's Lin fires 64 to grab LPGA lead

Lin Xiyu of China fired an eight-under-par 64 to seize a one-stroke lead over Japan's Nasa Hataoka after Thursday's first round of the LPGA Queen City Championship.

Spurs star Son 'not worried' over goal drought

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min insists he is not worried by his goal drought as the South Korean eyes a return to his prolific form.

Man Utd beaten after leading English football's tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

Manchester United led English football's tributes to Queen Elizabeth II before their 1-0 defeat against Real Sociedad in the Europa League, while Roma boss Jose Mourinho was in mourning after the monarch's death on Thursday.

Duplantis to 'crank it up another notch' after breathtaking season

Pole vault king Mondo Duplantis has vowed to "crank it up another notch" next season after an "amazing" year that saw him win two world titles and continue to improve his own world record.

Duplantis, Fraser-Pryce and Lyles shine in Zurich final

Mondo Duplantis, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Noah Lyles showed off all their pedigree by setting meet records en route to victories at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday.

Sporting events cancelled on Friday after death of Queen Elizabeth II

Sporting events scheduled for Friday, including Test cricket and European golf's PGA Championship, have been cancelled as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Play in golf's European PGA Championship suspended after queen's death

Play in the opening round of the European PGA Championship has been suspended and there will be no play at all on Friday following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, organisers said Thursday.

Alcaraz eyes US Open final and generational shift

Carlos Alcaraz eyes a place in the US Open final on Friday, hoping to spearhead a potential generational shift away from the era of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

Arsenal off to winning start in Europa League but Roma beaten

Brazilian teenager Marquinhos scored on his Arsenal debut as the Gunners started their Europa League campaign with a 2-1 win over FC Zurich in Switzerland on Thursday, while Jose Mourinho's Roma slumped to a surprise defeat.

Fraser-Pryce back to 'remarkable' winning ways at Zurich Diamond League

Five-time world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stormed back to "remarkable" winning ways when she triumphed in the 100m at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday.

'Surprised' Kohli ends drought with his maiden T20 international ton

Virat Kohli hit his first international century since November 2019 with a maiden T20 ton for India to lead the team's 101-run thrashing of Afghanistan in the Asia Cup on Thursday.

Fraser-Pryce back to winning ways at Zurich Diamond League

Five-time world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stormed back to winning ways when she triumphed in the 100m at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday.

British horse racing suspended after queen's death as sport pays tribute

British horseracing chiefs suspended all events after the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced on Thursday as sport paid tribute to the late monarch.

Horse racing: Queen Elizabeth II's abiding sporting passion

Queen Elizabeth II, who had a lifelong passion for horses, was a keen racegoer as well as a successful owner and breeder who enjoyed many notable triumphs.

Kohli ends drought with his maiden T20 international ton as India win big