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Evasive Alonso teases reporters on his F1 future
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso teased reporters on the eve of his home Spanish Grand Prix on Thursday when asked if he had made a long-awaited decision on his future in Formula One.
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Ex-president Bush remembers 9/11 through exhibit of his art
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Nuno wants VAR 'consistency' as West Ham fight to avoid relegation
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants VAR decisions to show more consistency after his relegation-haunted side were denied a crucial equaliser against Arsenal.
Vingegaard powers to maiden Giro stage victory
Jonas Vingegaard ignited his Giro d'Italia title bid on Friday with a brilliant stage seven victory on the formidable Blockhaus climb in the Apennines.
Iran to hold pre-World Cup training camp in Turkey: media
The Iran team will head to Turkey for a training camp before taking part in the World Cup in the United States, local media reported Friday.
Bayern veteran Neuer signs one-year contract extension
Bayern Munich veteran Manuel Neuer announced Friday that he has extended his contract at the German champions by one year until 2027.
'Everybody wants Hearts to win', says Celtic's O'Neill ahead of title decider
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes the whole world is hoping his side do not retain the Scottish Premiership on Saturday as Hearts aim to shatter the Old Firm's stranglehold.
Scheffler stumbles from share of lead at windy PGA
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler tumbled from a share of the lead with three bogeys in his first four holes in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship.
New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo
A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health officials said Friday, voicing concern of the risk it could further spread.
Farke calls for Leeds owners to match his ambition
Leeds manager Daniel Farke has warned the club's owners that he is "not the right choice" to be in charge if they fail to match his ambition to build on an impressive campaign.
Zverev pulls out of home event in Hamburg with back injury
World number three Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from next week's ATP tournament in his home city of Hamburg with a back injury, organisers announced on Friday.
De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery
Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that has kept him out since November.
England's Rice braces for 'hate and love' at World Cup
England midfielder Declan Rice expects to be "hated one minute and loved the next" when his country try to win the World Cup for the first time in 60 years.
Milan Fashion Week says will ask brands not to show fur
Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would "invite" participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure.
Man City campaign a success regardless of trophies: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City have had a successful season whether or not they win the Premier League title or Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea.
'World's oldest dog' contender dies in France aged 30
A French toy spaniel named Lazare thought to have been "the world's oldest dog" has died aged 30, his carer said on Friday.
No.1 Scheffler opens with bogey to fall from share of PGA lead
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler began with a bogey on the 10th hole in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship while Germany's Martin Kaymer also stumbled early.
Carrick says Man Utd future to be decided 'pretty soon'
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said Friday he expects his Old Trafford future to be resolved "pretty soon" following reports he will be offered the job on a permanent basis.
'Out of shape' Lukaku named in Belgium World Cup squad
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia named Romelu Lukaku in his World Cup squad on Friday despite saying Belgium's all-time record goalscorer was "out of shape".
Hearts ready to 'rip up the script' in Celtic title showdown
Hearts manager Derek McInnes believes the Jambos can shock Celtic to make history by winning their first Scottish title in 66 years on Saturday.
Germany's Merz says wouldn't advise young people to move to US
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday he would not advise young people in his country to move to the United States for study or work, in the latest sign of cooling ties between Berlin and Washington.
Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman
Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
Aussie star, Danish clubbing ode through to Eurovision final
A ballad from Australian star Delta Goodrem and a Danish ode to clubbing will fill the airwaves in Saturday's Eurovision grand final in Vienna after making it through the second semi-final, which delivered a message in defence of LGBTQ people.
German Oscar winner Huller feels war guilt 'every day'
German Oscar-winning actress Sandra Huller said Friday she felt guilt for Germany's role in World War II "every day" as she discussed her latest role in a historical drama.
Bayern warn that Canada's Davies struggling to be fit for World Cup
Bayern Munich on Friday pledged to do everything they could to give injury-hit star Alphonso Davies a chance to be fit to play for Canada at the World Cup.
Long-serving Coleman to end Everton career at end of season
Everton captain Seamus Coleman will end his 17-year playing career with the club at the end of the season.
Gordon may have made last Newcastle appearance: Howe
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said Anthony Gordon could have made his final appearance for the club after reports that the England forward is set to join Bayern Munich.
Denmark's Queen Margrethe has angioplasty in hospital: palace
Denmark's Queen Margrethe, 86, has undergone an angioplasty procedure after being admitted to hospital this week for chest pain, the palace said Friday in a statement.
Civilians caught in war of drones in eastern DR Congo
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a conflict that drags on despite peace talks has taken a dangerous new turn, with civilians now struck from the air by drones, far from the front line.
French city reels from teen killing in drug-linked shooting
Shooters have killed a 15-year-old in France's western city of Nantes in a suspected score-settling incident linked to drugs, a prosecutor said.
NZ passenger from hantavirus cruise quarantines in Taiwan
A New Zealand passenger from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship is in hospital quarantine in Taiwan, Taiwanese health authorities said Friday.
Indian magnate Adani agrees multi-million-dollar penalty in US court case
Indian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has agreed to pay a multi-million-dollar settlement in a US civil court case linked to corruption without admitting guilt, his company said Friday.
Mines 'draining Turkey's water sources', environmentalists warn
Guney was once a water-rich village fed by 50 springs in Turkey's western Usak province, but since a gold mine opened 20 years ago, they have all dried up.
War imperils rare vultures' yearly odyssey to the Balkans
Endangered Egyptian vultures, with their vivid yellow face and white plumes, would usually be nesting across the Balkans in their dozens by April.