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Germany's Zverev becomes tennis world No. 1

Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascension to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on Thursday as he beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open.

Grealish dropped for Everton's League Cup tie after disciplinary breach

Jack Grealish was dropped for Everton's League Cup fourth round clash against Newcastle on Thursday after "a breach of club discipline".

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Djokovic to face Sinner in blockbuster Shanghai Masters final

Novak Djokovic fought through a knee problem to defeat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) in an "incredible fight" on Saturday, setting up a blockbuster Shanghai Masters final with world number one Jannik Sinner.

Sri Lanka seeks to match success in W.Indies T20s

After celebrating victories in Test and ODIs, Sri Lanka hopes to extend its run of success to T20s, with their first showdown against the West Indies set to begin Sunday.

Sinner reaches Shanghai final, will end year number one

Jannik Sinner beat Tomas Machac 6-4, 7-5 to reach the Shanghai Masters final on Saturday and ensure he finishes the year as world number one.

Sabalenka downs Gauff in three sets to reach Wuhan final

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka fought back from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday and reach the Wuhan Open final for the third time.

Sinner tames Machac to reach Shanghai Masters final

World number one Jannik Sinner reached the final of the Shanghai Masters after convincingly defeating the Czech Republic's Tomas Machac 6-4, 7-5 on Saturday.

Dodgers drop Padres 2-0 to advance in MLB playoffs

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched five brilliant innings and Los Angeles homered twice in a 2-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday that propelled the Dodgers into the National League Championship Series.

Comoros shock Tunisia, Salah, Mbeumo strike in AFCON qualifiers

Comoros shocked Tunisia 1-0 on Friday to end a run of 16 consecutive home victories by the Carthage Eagles in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Germany win in Nations League as 10-man Dutch rescue point

Deniz Undav scored twice as Germany defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 to edge closer to the Nations League quarter-finals on Friday as 10-man Netherlands rescued a 1-1 draw in Hungary.

Undav brace sends Germany to victory against Bosnia

A first-half brace from Deniz Undav gave Germany a 2-1 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica on Friday, putting them one win away from the Nations League quarter finals.

Injury-hit Australia thrash 'embarrassing' Pakistan at Women's T20 World Cup

Defending champions Australia hammered Pakistan by nine wickets to extend their winning streak to 14 in the Women's T20 World Cup and close in on a semi-final spot on Friday.

New US coach Pochettino hails Pulisic but worries over workload

New United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has hailed AC Milan's American winger Christian Pulisic as one of the best forwards in the world but has warned he may need to limit his workload.

Brazil orders closure of 2,000 betting sites

Brazilian authorities on Friday began closing down more than 2,000 betting sites, including those that sponsors popular football team Corinthians and other first division clubs, as part of a push to regulate online gambling.

Djokovic proves staying power as he progresses to Shanghai semi-finals

Novak Djokovic proved his staying power on Friday, beating an opponent 18 years his junior 6-7 (4/7), 6-1, 6-4 to claim the last spot in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals.

Sheffield Utd boss Wilder 'numb' after Baldock death

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder said Friday he was "numb" after the death of his former player George Baldock, who drowned in a swimming pool this week.

Djokovic 'overwhelmed' after 'greatest rival' Nadal's retirement

Novak Djokovic said Friday he was "overwhelmed" by the news of Rafael Nadal's retirement and called the Spaniard "the greatest rival that I ever had", but said he has no plans to stop.

Djokovic proves staying power as progresses to Shanghai semi-finals

Novak Djokovic proved his staying power on Friday, beating an opponent 18 years his junior 6-7 (4/7), 6-1, 6-4 to claim the last spot in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals.

Britain face 'ultimate challenge' in America's Cup duel with New Zealand

Ineos Britannia skipper Ben Ainslie believes the British team face the "ultimate challenge" in trying to pry a first America's Cup away from double defending champions Emirates Team New Zealand in Barcelona.

Sabalenka sets up Gauff showdown in Wuhan semis

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff will square off in the Wuhan Open semi-finals after claiming convincing victories on Friday.

Kim Sei-young holds lead with late birdies at LPGA Shanghai

Kim Sei-young hit the gas pedal at the last minute Friday to close with two birdies and card a 70, just enough to maintain her lead after second-round play at Buick LPGA Shanghai in China.

Toulouse welcome Dupont 'boost' as Olympic star returns to Top 14

France's Olympic hero scrum-half Antoine Dupont returns to Top 14 action on Saturday in what Toulouse coach Ugo Mola hailed as a welcome boost for the struggling champions.

Everest climber's remains believed found after 100 years

A documentary team discovered human remains on Mount Everest apparently belonging to a man who went missing while trying to summit the peak 100 years ago, National Geographic magazine reported Friday.

Toyota returns to Formula One as Haas partner

Toyota announced their return to Formula One on Friday following a 15-year absence, signing a technical partnership with US team Haas.

Lynx rally, stun Liberty in overtime in WNBA Finals opener

Napheesa Collier drilled a turnaround jump shot with 8.8 seconds left in overtime to seal the Minnesota Lynx's 95-93 come-from-behind victory over the New York Liberty in game one of the WNBA Finals on Thursday.

Pogacar hunting 'perfect' season finale with Coppi's Il Lombardia record

Tadej Pogacar is aiming to cap an astonishing year by matching cycling great Fausto Coppi's record of four straight victories at Il Lombardia, the last "Monument" race of the season.

Kittle at the double as Niners hold off Seahawks

George Kittle scored two touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers held off a second-half rally from the Seattle Seahawks to clinch a 36-24 road win in a bruising divisional clash on Thursday.

Yankees advance in MLB playoffs as Guardians stay alive

The New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Thursday and advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs as Cleveland kept their season alive with a 5-4 win over Detroit.

Kamada says Japan can close in on World Cup place against Australia

Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada said an eighth straight World Cup appearance will be within Japan's grasp if they beat Australia next week, after extending their perfect record in qualifying.

Argentina held, Brazil leave it late in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Lionel Messi's return as Brazil got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Chile on Thursday.

Fry homers as Guardians down Tigers to stay alive in MLB playoffs

David Fry blasted the go-ahead two-run home run and the Cleveland Guardians held on for a 5-4 victory over Detroit Thursday to force a decisive game five in their Major League Baseball playoff series.

Five key dates in the history of the America's Cup

With the America's Cup due to get underway on Saturday in Barcelona, with holder Emirates Team New Zealand up against British challengers Ineos Britannia, AFP looks back at five key dates in the history of the oldest international competition still operating in any sport.

Argentina held, Bolivia stun Colombia in 2026 qualifiers

Salomon Rondon grabbed a second-half equaliser as Venezuela held Argentina to a 1-1 draw in South America's 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday while 10-man Bolivia upset Colombia 1-0.

Socceroos have 'nothing to fear' from Japan

New Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says there is nothing to fear from a testing World Cup qualifying clash in Japan next week, but admitted it was a big challenge.

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