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Chelsea manager Alonso dismisses talk of Estevao loan deal

Xabi Alonso said Friday there had been no discussions about loaning out Estevao as the Brazilian teenager struggles to force his way into the Chelsea manager's first-team plans.

Rickelton, Mulder centuries lift South Africa's chances in Test decider

Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder made centuries as South Africa fought their way back into the series-deciding third Test against Australia at Newlands on Friday.

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Nice hand 'ashamed' Saint-Etienne 8-0 Ligue 1 mauling

Nice handed out an 8-0 mauling to Saint-Etienne in France's Ligue 1 on Friday after racing six goals clear in the first half.

Gurbaz, birthday boy Rashid lead Afghanistan to 177-run rout of South Africa

Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a superb century before leg-spin magician Rashid Khan marked his 26th birthday by taking five wickets as Afghanistan thrashed South Africa by 177 runs in the second one-day international on Friday.

Former delivery man Baldwin leads star names at PGA Championship

Unheralded Englishman Matt Baldwin matched a tournament record to take a two-shot lead at the European Tour's PGA Championship on 13 under par on Friday.

Chinese forward Cui signs NBA contract with Brooklyn Nets

Chinese free agent forward Cui Yongxi has signed a two-way contract with the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, the team announced on Friday.

Guardiola tells players to lead change over workload as Kompany demands cap on games

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on Friday urged players to lead the fight for change in the heated debate over the dangers posed by an increased fixture schedule as Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany demanded a cap on games.

Top-ranked Swiatek out of Beijing due to 'personal matters'

World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek withdrew from the prestigious Beijing 1000 WTA tournament on Friday citing "personal matters".

Embiid agrees to NBA contract extension with 76ers

Joel Embiid has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, the team announced on Friday, with the Cameroon-born center saying he wants to stay a Sixer his NBA entire career.

Joshua aims to complete road to redemption in Dubois bout

Anthony Joshua is ready to complete his long road to redemption on Saturday as the former world heavyweight champion eyes Daniel Dubois's IBF belt.

World champion Bagnaia sets pace with lap record at Misano

Francesco Bagnaia set the pace with a lap record in free practice for the Emilia Romagna MotoGP at his home Misano Adriatico circuit on Friday ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin.

Gurbaz century takes Afghanistan to 311-4 in 2nd ODI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz chalked up a superb 105 as Afghanistan made 311-4 against South Africa in the second one-day international in Sharjah on Friday.

McLaren's Norris sets Singapore pace as struggling Verstappen 15th

McLaren's Lando Norris went fastest Friday to lead Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in second practice for the Singapore Grand Prix with world champion Max Verstappen struggling to 15th.

Guardiola tells players to lead change over workload fears

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has urged players to lead the fight for change in the heated debate over the dangers posed by an increased fixture schedule.

Paris Olympics sports equipment moves to new homes

In western Paris, the swimming pool where national hero Leon Marchand won four gold medals at this summer's Olympics in the French capital is being stripped down and prepared for a move.

'Happy' Kinghorn relishing life at Toulouse

Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn only arrived at Toulouse in December but his record since then has been beyond reproach.

Norris sets Singapore pace as Verstappen only 15th

McLaren's Lando Norris went fastest Friday to lead Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in second practice for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Germany to bid to host women's Euro 2029

Germany will bid to host the 2029 women's European Championships in football, the country's FA (DFB) announced on Friday.

Postecoglou defends Solanke after slow start to Spurs career

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has defended record signing Dominic Solanke as the striker searches for his first goal for the club, confirming they also considered a move for Ivan Toney in the summer transfer window.

Arteta urges Arsenal to take next step in Man City showdown

Arsenal have to show they are ready to topple Premier League champions Manchester City in Sunday's top-of-the-table clash between the title favourites, according to Gunners' boss Mikel Arteta.

Man City have rest 'advantage' in Arsenal showdown: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City will have an "advantage" when they face Arsenal on an extra day's rest, but the champions are sweating on Kevin De Bruyne's fitness for the crucial clash with their title rivals.

Maresca has 'no doubt' in Jackson as Chelsea's number nine

Enzo Maresca backed Nicolas Jackson as his first choice striker at Chelsea on Friday despite Christopher Nkunku's match-winning impact against Bournemouth last weekend.

Verstappen punished for swearing in Singapore press conference

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen was on Friday punished for swearing in a Singapore Grand Prix press conference by governing body the FIA.

Sri Lanka lead by 202 in first New Zealand Test

Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.

Brook 'not too fussed' by England's batting in heavy Australia loss

Harry Brook said he was "not too fussed" after England's batting collapse during a heavy one-day international defeat by Australia in his first match as captain, defending his side's gung-ho approach.

India's Ashwin 'happy' to embrace pressure

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said Friday he was basking in the pressure of the Bangladesh series after his counter-attacking century handed India a firm grip over the first Test.

Man Utd appoint Foster + Partners to develop Old Trafford 'masterplan'

Manchester United have appointed globally renowned architects Foster + Partners to develop a masterplan for the area around Old Trafford as part of an ambitious regeneration project.

India in box seat after Bumrah takes four against Bangladesh

India took command of the first Test against Bangladesh as they extended their lead to 308 after fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah helped bundle out the visitors for 149 on Friday.

Ferrari's Leclerc sets early pace in Singapore ahead of Norris

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was quickest in first practice for the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday, less than a tenth of a second ahead of Lando Norris in a McLaren.

Kompany, Alonso call for action on player workload amid strike talks

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany and his Bayer Leverkusen counterpart Xabi Alonso on Friday joined the growing chorus calling for action on player workload, amid talks of strikes.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson doubtful for Bournemouth clash

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has revealed the club's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker is a doubt for Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.

Bumrah takes four as India bowl out Bangladesh for 149

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets as India bundled out Bangladesh for 149 to lead by 227 runs on day two of the first Test in Chennai on Friday.

Sri Lanka 134-1 to take upper hand in first New Zealand Test

Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged an unbroken 128-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to 134-1 at tea on day three of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.

Bayern's Kompany calls for game cap for players amid strike talks

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany on Friday called for an annual cap on the number of games a player can play to manage workload.

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