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'Emotional' Werner scores for Leipzig on Bundesliga return

Former Chelsea striker Timo Werner found the back of the net on an emotional return to Leipzig but it was not enough to secure their first win of the season as Cologne snatched a 2-2 draw on Saturday.

Popovici breaks world 100m freestyle record at European Championships

David Popovici broke the men's 100m freestyle world record to win gold at the European Championships in Rome on Saturday.

Ancelotti confirms he will quit football after Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Saturday that he will quit football management when he eventually leaves Real Madrid, ending one of the most glorious careers of football's modern era.

Man City, Arsenal maintain perfect Premier League start

Manchester City stormed ominously to the top of the Premier League by cruising to a 4-0 win over Bournemouth, while Gabriel Jesus opened his Arsenal account in a 4-2 win over Leicester on Saturday.

Werner scores on Bundesliga return as ten-man Leipzig draw 2-2 with Cologne

A goal from former Chelsea striker Timo Werner was not enough as Leipzig drew 2-2 at home with Cologne on Saturday.

Gerrard wins duel with Lampard to get Villa off the mark

Steven Gerrard won his first managerial clash with former England teammate Frank Lampard as Aston Villa beat Everton 2-1 to get off the mark in the Premier League.

Ancelotti 'surprised' by Kroos absence from Ballon d'Or nominees

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday said he was surprised that German midfielder Toni Kroos did not feature on the list of 30 finalists for the Ballon d'Or.

Under-pressure Green hangs on as Phachara makes move in Singapore

Thailand's Phachara Khongwatmai moved to take a share of the third-round lead with Malaysia's Gavin Green after signing for a three-under-par 69 at the International Series Singapore on Saturday.

Hard work for Halep in Toronto win over Gauff, Haddad Maia advances

Simona Halep served twice for her match against Coco Gauff without success on Friday before finally securing a 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) quarter-final victory at the WTA Toronto Masters.

Hurkacz ends Kyrgios streak in Montreal, sets semi-final clash with Ruud

Hubert Hurkacz overcame 53 winners from Nick Kyrgios to halt the Australian's nine-match win streak with a three-set quarter-final victory on Friday at the ATP Montreal Masters.

Browns' Watson 'truly sorry' after accusations of sexual misconduct

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, facing an NFL suspension over sexual misconduct allegations, offered his first apology to his accusers on Friday before playing a pre-season game.

American Spaun seizes one-stroke PGA Memphis lead

J.J. Spaun sank two late clutch putts to fire a three-under par 67 and take a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the US PGA Tour's St. Jude Championship.

Serena to face Raducanu in Cincinnati opener

Serena Williams will face a challenging first-round clash with reigning US Open champion Emma Raducanu when the US tennis great's farewell tour continues at Cincinnati next week.

New Zealand cruise past demoralised West Indies in 2nd T20

New Zealand pulverised a demoralised West Indies by 90 runs in the second T20 International at Sabina Park on Friday to take an unbeatable 2-0 in the three-match series.

'Game-changer' Bynoe-Gittens propels Dortmund to comeback win over Freiburg

Eighteen-year-old Englishman Jamie Bynoe-Gittens scored one and created another as Borussia Dortmund came back to defeat Freiburg 3-1 on Friday with all their goals coming in the last 13 minutes of the game.

Barcelona finally register Lewandowski on eve of new season

Barcelona managed to register new signings Robert Lewandowski, Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen and Raphinha on Friday in time for their Liga opener against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

English teen Bynoe-Gittens propels Dortmund to 3-1 comeback win over Freiburg

Eighteen-year-old Englishman Jamie Bynoe-Gittens scored one and created another as Borussia Dortmund came back to defeat Freiburg 3-1 on Friday with all their goals coming in the last 13 minutes of the game.

Battered Kyrgios hits his limit in Montreal loss

Nick Kyrgios confessed that he had little more to give physically as his nine-match win streak came to an end in the quarter-finals of the ATP Montreal Masters on Friday.

Hard work for Halep in Toronto WTA win over Gauff

Simona Halep served twice for her match against Coco Gauff without success on Friday before finally securing a 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) quarter-final victory at the WTA Toronto Masters.

Seven-time winner Messi misses out on Ballon d'Or nomination

Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi paid a high price for an underwhelming first season with Paris Saint-Germain when he was left off the 30-strong list for this year's coveted football award.

Hurkacz ends Kyrgios streak in Montreal quarter-finals

Hubert Hurkacz overcame 53 winners from Nick Kyrgios to halt the Australian's nine-match win streak with a three-set quarter-final victory on Friday at the ATP Montreal Masters.

Record-breaker Popovici into Euro freestyle final, Martinenghi wins 100m breaststroke

David Popovici continued his dream summer of swimming on Friday by easing into the 100 metres freestyle final at the European Swimming Championships with a new European record of 46.98 seconds, while world champion Nicolo Martinenghi won the 100m breaststroke.

Martinenghi wins 100m breaststroke European gold, Popovici into freestyle semis

World champion Nicolo Martinenghi won the 100 metres breaststroke at the European Swimming Championships on Friday, while teen sensation David Popovici looked in fine form by cruising into the semi-finals of 100m freestyle.

Tottenham boss Conte relishing heated Chelsea challenge

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has said Sunday's match away to London rivals Chelsea will be an acid test of his side's progress.

English county veteran Stevens to retire aged 46

Veteran English county cricket all-rounder Darren Stevens has announced his retirement at the age of 46.

Benzema, Courtois and De Bruyne nominated for UEFA award

Real Madrid pair Karim Benzema and Thibaut Courtois and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne were on Friday shortlisted for the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award.

Tuchel reveals 'bond' with Aubameyang amid Chelsea rumours

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said he will always have a "close bond" with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as speculation links the Barcelona forward with a move to Stamford Bridge.

Tyson Fury announces intention to retire from boxing

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said he is retiring from boxing on his 34th birthday on Friday, having previously performed a number of U-turns over his future in the sport.

Liverpool will not panic buy despite Thiago injury blow, says Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp does not envisage the Reds dipping into the transfer market to reinforce their midfield before the end of the summer window despite a hamstring injury to Thiago Alcantara.

Surprise date-change overshadows World Cup 100-day countdown

FIFA and Qatar organisers on Friday counted the cost of bringing forward the start of the World Cup by a day as they launched the 100-day countdown to the event.

Qatar's ground control on alert for World Cup disasters

Facing a bank of screens that look like NASA mission command, technicians counting down to the World Cup in Qatar control the temperature, gates, 15,000 cameras and much more in the eight stadiums.

Cubs feel the magic in 'Field of Dreams' win over Reds

Chicago pitcher Drew Smyly tossed five scoreless innings and the Cubs posted three first-inning runs on the way to a 4-2 victory Thursday in Major League Baseball's bucolic "Field of Dreams" game in Iowa.

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