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Opening practice for the Australian MotoGP was cancelled Friday because of persistent heavy rain, denying the riders a crucial session on the newly resurfaced Phillip Island circuit.
Toulouse's Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn says nothing shocks him anymore about superstar team-mate Antoine Dupont ahead of Saturday's French Top 14 trip to Pau.
Cleveland's David Fry smashed the game-winning home run in the 10th inning on Thursday to give the Guardians a dramatic 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Rafael Nadal admitted his fitness level was well off the tour's top players after falling Thursday in straight sets to fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who described the exhibition match as "a little bit sad".
The San Francisco 49ers will have Super Bowl revenge on their minds as they face the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL on Sunday.
McLaren's Lando Norris said he felt calm and confident on Thursday ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix and did not expect rivals Red Bill to lose performance after making requested car alterations.
Chelsea moved to the top of their Women's Champions League group with a 3-1 win at Twente on Thursday, while record eight-time winners Lyon saw off Wolfsburg.
Kento Yamasaki won Japan's first world title in the men's keirin since 1987 as record-chasing Olympic gold medallist Harrie Lavreysen was eliminated in the semi-finals.
The Olympic gold medal-winning United States women's team will turn their focus towards the 2027 World Cup when they return to action later this month.
A superb 74 not out from Anneke Bosch fired South Africa into the Women's T20 World Cup final as they demolished defending champions Australia by eight wickets in Dubai on Thursday.
Kusal Mendis hit an unbeaten 68 to help clinch Sri Lanka's first T20 international series win over the West Indies with a thumping nine-wicket victory in the third and final game on Thursday.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank insists Erik ten Hag has endured "too much" criticism as he prepares to pile more pressure on the Manchester United boss this weekend.
Monaco have had a fine start to the season at home and in Europe, and are hoping to last the pace in the Ligue 1 title race ahead of a stiff test of their credentials against Lille this weekend.
Southampton boss Russell Martin said Thursday that "loads of English coaches are capable" of managing England after Thomas Tuchel was named as the national team's new manager.
Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies announced his retirement from international rugby union on Friday, just four days after veteran centre Jonathan Davies also called it quits.
Real Madrid fans rallied around star striker Kylian Mbappe on Thursday as the France captain battles a media frenzy linking him to a rape investigation in Sweden.
Opener Beth Mooney top-scored with 44 as Australia amassed 134-5 against South Africa in the first semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Thursday.
Pakistan were in a strong position to win the second Test and level the series after removing both England openers on a tricky Multan pitch on Thursday with spinner Sajid Khan their hero.
Kylian Mbappe, linked by media to being the target of a rape investigation in Sweden, is to keep any explanations for Swedish justice, "if necessary", his lawyer said on Thursday.
New Zealand powered into a lead of 134 after fast bowlers Matt Henry and William O'Rourke combined to devastating effect to dismiss India for 46 in the weather-hit first Test on Thursday.
Pakistan rebuilt to extend their lead to 209 as they reached 134-5 at tea in the second Test after a three-wicket burst by England spinner Shoaib Bashir on Thursday.
David Beckham is hopeful that minority owner Jim Ratcliffe will turn Manchester United's fortunes around but says it will take time to return to the "good old days".
Opener Devon Conway powered New Zealand to 82-1 after the tourists bowled out India for their lowest-ever home total of 46 on day two of the weather-hit first Test in Bengaluru on Thursday.
Championship leader Jorge Martin said Thursday a mistake-free weekend at the Australian MotoGP was his priority as he looks to fend off rival Francesco Bagnaia.
World tennis number one Iga Swiatek said on Thursday she has teamed up with Wim Fissette, a Belgian coach who previously worked with a host of other Grand Slam title winners.
New Zealand fast bowlers Matt Henry and William O'Rourke combined to bowl out India for their lowest-ever home total of 46 on day two of the weather-hit first Test in Bengaluru on Thursday.
England's Shoaib Bashir took three wickets to restrict Pakistan to 43-3 at lunch in the second Test in Multan on Thursday after the visitors were all out for 291.
New Zealand fast bowler William O'Rourke took three wickets, including that of Virat Kohli, as India collapsed to 34-6 at lunch on day two of the weather-hit first Test in Bengaluru on Thursday.
Sajid Khan took seven wickets as England were dismissed for 291 on day three of the second Test on Thursday to trail Pakistan's first innings 366 by 75 runs.
Italian Fabio Di Giannantonio will miss the final two MotoGP races of the year to undergo shoulder surgery, his Ducati-VR46 team said on Thursday.
South Korean international footballer Hwang Ui-jo faces four years in jail after pleading guilty in court to illegally filming sexual encounters.
Shohei Ohtani, Enrique Hernandez and Max Muncy smacked home runs to power the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Mets 8-0 on Wednesday, grabbing the lead in their Major League Baseball playoff series.