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Cavs rally to top Celtics in battle of NBA Eastern heavyweights

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points to fuel the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers in a 123-116 come-from-behind statement win over the reigning NBA champion Celtics in Boston on Friday.

'Tahs praised for 'bucket loads' of fight in narrow Drua win

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar praised the "bucket loads" of fight his team showed in a narrow Super Rugby win over Fijian Drua, but blasted them for "nearly beating ourselves".

Marquez 1-2 as Marc seizes pole for MotoGP season opener

Six-time world champion Marc Marquez grabbed pole position ahead of brother Alex for Sunday's season-opening MotoGP race at Buriram in Thailand.

Dodgers star Ohtani homers in pre-season debut

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani homered in the first at-bat of his pre-season debut on Friday, quieting any lingering concern that his surgically repaired left shoulder might slow him in the upcoming Major League Baseball campaign.

Cavaliers rally to top Celtics in battle of NBA Eastern Conference heavyweights

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points to fuel the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers in a 123-116 come-from-behind statement win over the reigning NBA champion Celtics in Boston on Friday.

'King Kohli' set for another landmark after roaring back to form

Virat Kohli is set for his 300th ODI on Sunday in the latest landmark for the Indian batting great after silencing doubts over his form and future with a match-winning Champions Trophy century.

Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record with leap of 6.27m

Swedish Olympic champion Armand Duplantis broke his own world record on Friday at the All Star Pole Vault in Clermont-Ferrand, France and then promoted another type of record.

Knapp hangs on to lead at Palm Beach Gardens

Jake Knapp came down to earth after his stunning opening round 59 with his one-under-par 70 on Friday cutting his lead at the PGA Tour Cognizant Classic to a single stroke.

Duplantis on song as he breaks his own pole vault world record

Swedish Olympic champion Armand Duplantis broke his own world record on Friday at the All Star Pole Vault in Clermont-Ferrand, France and then promoted another type of record.

Swede Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record

Swedish Olympic champion Armand Duplantis improved his own world record on Friday at the All Star Pole Vault in Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Bayern beat Stuttgart to move a step closer to Bundesliga title

Goals from Michael Olise, Leon Goretzka and Kingsley Coman took Bayern Munich to a come-from-behind 3-1 win at Stuttgart on Friday and sent them 11 points clear in the Bundesliga with 10 games remaining.

Embiid to miss rest of NBA season with knee injury - 76ers

Philadelphia's star center Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the NBA regular season as he and the team continue to seek a solution for the left knee trouble that has hindered him this season, the 76ers said on Friday.

Asensio sinks Cardiff as Villa reach FA Cup quarters

Marco Asensio fired Aston Villa into the FA Cup quarter-finals as the Spanish forward struck twice in a 2-0 win against Cardiff on Friday.

Bayern beat Stuttgart to stay on course for Bundesliga title

Goals from Michael Olise, Leon Goretzka and Kingsley Coman took Bayern Munich to a come-from-behind 3-1 win at Stuttgart on Friday and sent them 11 points clear in the Bundesliga with 10 games remaining.

Rodri back in training as Man City eyes return ahead of schedule

Rodri has returned to training as the Manchester City midfielder looks to return ahead of schedule after suffering a serious knee injury in September.

FIFA president Infantino defends Saudi World Cup, Trump relationship

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday stood by his governing body's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, while also defending his relationship with Donald Trump.

India dispel Rohit and Shami injury fears

India skipper Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami are fit and raring to go against New Zealand in the final group match of the Champions Trophy, the team said Friday.

Russell wraps up Bahrain testing by edging Verstappen

George Russell struck late on the third and final day of Formula One pre-season testing as he edged four-time reigning world champion Max Verstappen to post Friday's fastest time in the closing minutes.

Australia in Champions Trophy semis as rain hits Afghanistan's chances

Australia qualified for the Champions Trophy semi-finals on Friday after their Group B match against Afghanistan ended without a result in persistent rain in Lahore on Friday.

Australia in Champions Trophy semis after rain hit Afghanistan's chances

Australia qualified for the Champions Trophy semi-finals on Friday after their Group B match against Afghanistan ended without a result in persistent rain in Lahore on Friday.

'End of road' as England white-ball captain Buttler resigns

Jos Buttler said on Friday he is to step down as England's white-ball captain after a disastrous Champions Trophy campaign ended with them failing to reach the semi-finals.

Over 200 damaged Paris Olympics and Paralympics medals to be replaced

The mint in France responsible for producing medals for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics has received 220 requests to replace ones won at the Games, it told AFP on Friday.

Tournament record gives New Zealand confidence against India, says Bracewell

New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell on Friday said his team's impressive record against India in ICC tournaments gives them confidence ahead of their final group clash in the Champions Trophy.

'End of road' as Buttler resigns as England white-ball captain

Jos Buttler said on Friday he is to step down as England's white-ball captain after a disastrous Champions Trophy campaign ended with them failing to reach the semi-finals.

Man Utd's Garnacho to pay for team dinner after marching down tunnel

Ruben Amorim has revealed Alejandro Garnacho will take his teammates out for dinner to apologise for disappearing straight down the tunnel after being substituted in Manchester United's Premier League win against Ipswich.

Guardiola rules out mass Man City clearout

Pep Guardiola says his veteran Manchester City stars have a key role to play in the club's rebuild as he tries to recapture former glories after a chastening season.

Atal, Omarzai lift Afghanistan to 273 against Australia

Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai hit half-centuries to help Afghanistan set Australia 274 to win in their winner-takes-all Champions Trophy clash on Friday.

Disgraced ref Coote banned by UEFA until 2026

European football's governing body UEFA has banned disgraced ex-Premier League referee David Coote from any officiating activity until June 2026.

Genge bewildered by 'out of touch' England critics after Six Nations wins

Ellis Genge says England are not getting the credit they deserve after edging out France and Scotland during their past two Six Nations matches at Twickenham.

'Unique' Isak will be back for Newcastle soon: Howe

Eddie Howe on Friday calmed fears over Alexander Isak's fitness but said he would not take risks over his star forward at such a critical stage of the season.

Hutter wins to boost hopes of retaining World Cup downhill title

Austria's Cornelia Hutter remained firmly in the hunt to retain her World Cup downhill title as she won the latest race in the discipline at Kvitfjell on Friday.

South Africa's Walter wary of wounded England in Champions Trophy clash

South Africa coach Rob Walter said on Friday his team will be wary of an under-firing but quality England team to deliver an "international standard" performance in their key Champions Trophy match.

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