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Man Utd outclass Sabah on Champions League return
Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 win on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three seasons as Azerbaijani champions Sabah were taught a lesson on their debut among Europe's elite on Thursday.
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Russell admits he needs luck as Antonelli focuses on the job
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Liverpool missed the chance to all but secure Champions League football next season after a 1-1 draw against a wounded Chelsea on Saturday.
Abbas takes five wickets to put Pakistan ahead in Bangladesh Test
Mohammad Abbas claimed five wickets to restrict Bangladesh to 413 before two debutant batsmen combined to put Pakistan in a strong position in the first Test on Saturday.
Bagnaia pips Marquez to French Grand Prix pole
Italian Francesco Bagnaia produced a brilliant lap to edge out Marc Marquez for pole position at the French Grand Prix on Saturday, as MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi qualified third.
Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash: Real Madrid's Arbeloa
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Aurelien Tchouameni will be in his team's squad to face Barcelona on Sunday in La Liga, despite his confrontation with team-mate Fede Valverde.
Indonesia rescuers search for hikers killed in volcanic eruption
Indonesian rescuers resumed the search Saturday for the bodies of three hikers killed in a volcanic eruption in a seismically active no-go zone, officials said.
Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers
A dominant Victor Wembanyama powered the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 win over Minnesota and a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series Friday, as the red-hot New York Knicks beat Philadelphia again for a 3-0 advantage.
Trapped seafarers traumatised by Gulf fighting: charities
Isolated and traumatised by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn.
European minnows bid to challenge social media giants
A flurry of new schemes to launch Europe-based social networks faces a steep, rocky road to seduce users away from American and Asian giants in the sector.
Red-hot Knicks open 3-0 playoff lead against Sixers
Jalen Brunson starred again as the red-hot New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 Friday to move within one win of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
At 100th major, Aussie Scott sees best as yet to come
Adam Scott will make his 100th major start, and 99th in a row, at next week's PGA Championship, hungry to show he has more than longevity to offer.
Scheffler and McIlroy fancied for PGA Championship title
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Masters repeat winner Rory McIlroy are oddsmakers favorites for the 108th PGA Championship, which tees off Thursday at Aronimink.
Acting US attorney general pursues Trump grievances at Justice Dept
US President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as attorney general last month, reportedly for failing to successfully prosecute several of his perceived political foes.
Spirit exit likely to lead to higher US airfares, experts say
The demise of ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is expected to add further upward pressure to US fares, according to experts.
World Cup to hold trio of star-studded opening ceremonies
The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries -- Mexico, the United States and Canada -- getting its turn at a star-studded celebration.
Defending champ Jeeno grabs three-shot lead at windy Mizuho Americas Open
Defending champion Jeeno Thitikul pounced late after gusty winds died down to fire a three-under par 69 and take a three-stroke lead in the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open on Friday.
McIlroy says PGA should be open to returns from LIV Golf
World number two Rory McIlroy questions LIV Golf's ability to find new investors after Saudi backers pull out but said Friday the PGA Tour should be open to players wanting to return.
Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
South Korea's Im Sung-jae fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead over England's Tommy Fleetwood after Friday's second round of the PGA Truist Championship.
WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation
The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said.
Mexico to cut school year short ahead of World Cup
Mexican authorities on Friday announced that the school year would end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches, prompting broad backlash.
Pressure builds on Riera as Frankfurt lose at Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home on Friday, putting further pressure on visiting coach Albert Riera.
Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
Teenage substitute Mezian Soares gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes in Ligue 1 on Friday to give his side direct qualification for next season's Champions League while relegating Nantes to the second tier.
Dortmund down Frankfurt to push Riera close to the edge
Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home on Friday, putting further pressure on visiting coach Albert Riera.
Messi says Argentina up against 'other favorites' in World Cup repeat bid
Lionel Messi says Argentina fans are right to dream of a second straight World Cup crown, but warns other contenders, including France and Spain, "are in better shape".
Ailing Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit ahead of Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic slumped to an early elimination from the Italian Open on Friday, crumbling to a second-round defeat at the hands of qualifier Dino Prizmic which leaves question marks about his physical condition ahead of Roland Garros.
Formula One engines to change again in 2027
Formula One bosses have responded to the criticism of this season's power unit modifications by agreeing to "further evolutionary changes" before a revamp for the 2027 season, the FIA announced on Friday.
Djokovic falls in Italian Open second round to qualifier Prizmic
Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the Italian Open in the second round on Friday by Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.
NFL reaches seven-year deal with referees
The NFL has reached a seven-year collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association to replace a deal expiring at the end of this month, both sides announced on Friday.
Real Madrid fine Tchouameni and Valverde 500,000 euros over bust-up
Real Madrid announced on Friday they had fined Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde 500,000 euros ($588,000) each after a training ground clash that left the latter needing hospital treatment.
Hantavirus scare revives Covid-era conspiracy theories
An outbreak of the deadly hantavirus on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship is reviving conspiracy theories about vaccines, alleged depopulation campaigns and miracle cures that flourished during the Covid pandemic.
Report revives speculation China Eastern crash was deliberate
A report into a fatal airline crash by an independent US government investigative agency has renewed speculation that one of China's biggest aviation disasters was deliberate.
Allen ton powers Kolkata to fourth win in a row in IPL
Finn Allen unleashed a blistering maiden IPL century to power a resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders to a fourth win on the bounce with an eight-wicket rout of Delhi Capitals on Friday.
Zarco dominates Le Mans qualifying as Marquez struggles
Johann Zarco again shone at his home race setting the fastest time Friday in qualifying for the French MotoGP Grand Prix, as reigning world champion Marc Marquez finished 13th.