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Chelsea's Mudryk cleared to play after doping ban appeal

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to resume his career after the Football Association and the World Anti-Doping Agency "resolved his appeal" against a ban for failing a doping test.

Howe resigns as Newcastle boss

Eddie Howe has stepped down as Newcastle manager to "recharge and take a break" following a five-year spell at St James' Park, the club confirmed on Friday.

Full-scale tour will benefit All Blacks, says coach Rennie

New Zealand's first full-scale rugby tour of South Africa in 30 years will have significant benefits for them, head coach Dave Rennie said in Cape Town on Friday.

England cricket chief Key refuses to rule out Stokes return

England cricket chief Rob Key has left the door open for a dramatic international comeback by former Test captain Ben Stokes, who announced his shock retirement in late June.

Springboks star Feinberg-Mngomezulu back for Argentina Test

Star fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was included on Friday in the 26-man South Africa squad for a one-off Test in Argentina on August 8 after recovering from ankle surgery.

Chelsea fined £10mn, handed suspended transfer ban for breaching agent rules

Chelsea were fined £10 million ($13.4 million) and given a suspended two-window transfer ban on Friday after an appeal hearing into sanctions imposed for multiple breaches of Football Association rules.

Spaniard Santi Denia takes over as Czech Republic coach

Santi Denia, who guided his native Spain to 2024 Olympic gold, has been appointed head coach of the Czech Republic, the national federation (FACR) announced on Friday.

FIFA plan hit by senior advisor resigning, AFC opposition

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined UEFA and CONCACAF in condemning world football's governing body FIFA's proposed private investment plan, saying on Friday they were alarmed it had reached the point a "World Cup boycott has entered public discourse".

AC Milan 'in tears' at death of Italian football legend Baresi

Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league titles, has died at the age of 66, the club announced on Friday.

Missing climber Nirmal Purja redefined mountaineering

Acclaimed British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, who is missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, is a trailblazer who summited the world's tallest mountains and smashed records.

Baresi -- the 'Johan Cruyff of defenders'

Franco Baresi, the iconic sweeper and captain who embodied AC Milan's dominance in the 1980s and 1990s and was widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history, has died aged 66.

Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi has died: AC Milan

Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league titles, has died at the age of 66, the club announced on Friday.

Alonso says new Chelsea signing Lacroix has 'winner's mentality'

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso Friday said new signing Maxence Lacroix has a winner's mentality and will boost their defensive line, hailing his "strong personality".

World Cup must be kept out of private hands: Chelsea manager Alonso

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said on Friday football must be kept out of private hands and remain "for the people" after FIFA proposed selling a stake in the business operations of the World Cup.

Ferrand-Prevot bids to defend Tour de France Femmes title

Pauline Ferrand-Prevot begins the Tour de France Femmes this weekend determined to repeat last year's triumph, but the Frenchwoman faces a tough challenge in a field headed by in-form Dutch rival Demi Vollering.

Casemiro keen to team with Messi at Miami

Brazil star Casemiro sang the praises of new Inter Miami teammate Lionel Messi on Thursday, calling his former La Liga rival a "god of football."

De Minaur beats teen Hewitt in all-Aussie Washington clash

A clinical Alex de Minaur defeated fellow Australian Cruz Hewitt 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals in his Washington Open title defense.

Davies completes Commonwealth double in 5,000m, LaFond leaps to historic Dominica gold

Australia's Rose Davies completed a 5,000 and 10,000 metre double in Glasgow as Olympic triple jump champion Thea LaFond finally landed gold in her fourth Commonwealth Games on Thursday.

De Minaur beats teen Hewitt in Washington all-Aussie clash

A clinical Alex de Minaur defeated fellow Australian Cruz Hewitt 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday, progressing to the quarter-finals as he seeks to defend his Washington Open crown.

Thitikul leads from history-chasing Ryu at women's British Open

Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul made the perfect start to her quest for a first major at the women's British Open with a record-setting 64 to sit two shots clear at seven under par.

England's Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer

England centre-back John Stones has joined Inter Milan on a free transfer after spending 10 years with Manchester City, the Italian champions announced on Thursday.

UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal

European football's governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan.

UEFA says will boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals

European football's governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan.

Rashford says final goodbye to Barcelona ahead of Man Utd return

Marcus Rashford thanked Barcelona for "special memories" as he prepares to return to Manchester United with his future still uncertain.

Djokovic to make return at Cincinnati Masters

Former world number one Novak Djokovic said Thursday he would make his return to competition at the Cincinnati Masters next month, almost a month after he crashed out of the Wimbledon semi-finals at the hands of Jannik Sinner.

History-chasing Ryu sets pace at women's British Open

Ryu Hae-ran sank six birdies in an opening round of 66 as she made a strong start to her bid to win a third straight major at the women's British Open on Thursday.

Atletico complain to FIFA over Barca's Alvarez approach

Barcelona have received a complaint from Atletico Madrid filed with FIFA over allegedly tapping up Julian Alvarez, a source from the Catalan club told AFP Thursday.

Howe set to leave Newcastle, with Al-Ahli's Jaissle to take over: reports

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is reportedly set to make a shock exit from St James' Park, with Al-Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle lined up to take charge of the Premier League club.

Grealish hits back over Man City tour snub claims

Jack Grealish has hit back at claims that he was snubbed by Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca for the club's pre-season tour.

Chelsea sign France defender Lacroix from Crystal Palace

Chelsea signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth a reported £52 million ($69 million) on Thursday.

Root named England Test captain, Fleming appointed coach

Joe Root was named as England Test captain for a second spell on Thursday, with ex-New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming appointed as head coach.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club: reports

Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years at St James' Park, the BBC and Sky reported on Thursday.

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