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New Zealand captain Ardie Savea says his team are "just as good" as world champions South Africa ahead of a four-Test series, which kicks off in Johannesburg on Saturday.
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Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has suffered a blow on the eve of the Premier League season after Belgium winger Jeremy Doku was ruled out for several weeks.
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UK housing market hit by budget fallout
Britain's housing market has been rocked by the UK government's costly budget, as retail banks pull mortgage rates in anticipation of more costly products, sparking fears of tumbling home prices.
Rovanpera on verge of clinching World Rally Championship title
Finland's Kalle Rovanpera celebrated his birthday on Saturday by dominating the third day of Rally New Zealand, moving him to the brink of becoming the youngest-ever world champion.
Vintage Jackson bows out as Australia take basketball World Cup bronze
Lauren Jackson produced a vintage performance to go out on a high, 25 years after making her debut, as Australia swept past Canada 95-65 to claim the women's basketball World Cup bronze medal on Saturday.
Critics fear Saudi prince seeks legal cover with PM title
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's new title of prime minister, announced this week, could prove more significant abroad than inside the kingdom where he already wields enormous power.
Japan wrestling legend Antonio Inoki dies at 79: media
Flamboyant Japanese professional wrestler turned politician Antonio Inoki died Saturday aged 79, local media reported.
Long Covid remains a mystery, though theories are emerging
Millions of people around the world are believed to suffer from long Covid yet little remains known about the condition -- though research has recently proposed several theories for its cause.
Journalists, Bolsonaro's 'enemy,' eye post-election Brazil
After four years being called "liars," "scum" and worse by President Jair Bolsonaro, journalists in Brazil are ready for a return to civility -- but also wary of what awaits the press under his election rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Pickleball phenomenon takes over New York
A game that's easy to pick up and more accessible than tennis, pickleball is all the rage in New York, as the sport snags investors and grows increasingly professionalized across the United States.
Carreras stars as Newcastle end Bristol's unbeaten Premiership start
Argentina wing Matteo Carreras scored two tries as Newcastle ended Bristol's unbeaten start to the English Premiership rugby union season with a 30-15 win on Friday.
Hull sack manager Arveladze hours before Luton defeat
Hull City dismissed manager Shota Arveladze just hours before their English second-tier fixture against Luton on Friday.
Superb Musiala guides Bayern to 'brutal' win over Leverkusen
A masterclass from Jamal Musiala, as well as a first goal in five games for Sadio Mane, helped Bayern Munich thump hapless Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 at home on Friday.
Gabriel Jesus says he left City over Guardiola style of play
Arsenal's Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus left Manchester City because he no longer wanted to play under Pep Guardiola, he said in an interview published by ESPN Brasil on Friday.
Clauss delivers as Marseille beat Angers climb to top of Ligue 1
Marseille cruised to the top of Ligue 1 on Friday as they opened the weekend fixtures by winning 3-0 at Angers to leapfrog Paris Saint-Germain.
Five Chilean fans injured as advertising structure collapses
At least five people were injured at a Chile football stadium on Friday after an advertising structure collapsed under the weight of Colo Colo fans that had climbed on top.
Victoria Beckham makes star-studded debut in Paris
Victoria Beckham made her debut at Paris Fashion Week on Friday with a five-star cast of models, her family on the front row and a collection filled with edgy sophistication.
England's Mansell leads at rainswept Dunhill Links
Richard Mansell overcame abysmal weather conditions to shoot a superb 68 as he established a two-shot halfway lead at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on Friday.
NFL concussion rules under scrutiny after Tagovailoa injury
The NFL's concussion protocols were back in the spotlight on Friday after an injury to Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa that sent shockwaves rippling through America's most popular sport
Hurricane Ian damage toll in the billions, will slow US growth
With homes and infrastructure wrecked by wind or flooding and businesses shut down, the destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Ian is expected to cost Florida tens of billions of dollars and hit the broader US economy.
Jewish sect members in dramatic breakout in Mexico
Twenty members of a Jewish sect escaped from detention in Mexico following a raid targeting the group, which is accused of drug trafficking and rape, an official said Friday.
Hurricane Ian heads for Carolinas after ravaging Florida
Rescue workers went door-to-door in Florida on Friday to assist survivors of Hurricane Ian as the Carolinas braced for the arrival of the Category 1 storm.
Klopp backs Alexander-Arnold after England snub
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has thrown his support behind Trent Alexander-Arnold after his England snub, saying he would sign the defender for any team in the world.
Guardiola reveals physio secret to Haaland's City success
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City's medical staff are the secret behind Erling Haaland's blistering start with the Premier League champions.
New Chelsea boss Potter calm despite sweeping overhaul
Graham Potter says he has no qualms about working in a rapidly changing environment at Chelsea as the new owners continue their sweeping overhaul of the Premier League giants.
Rodgers adamant he is 'best person' to save struggling Leicester
Brendan Rodgers has no doubt he can steer Leicester to Premier League survival despite their woeful start to the season.
Rusty Warriors beat Wizards in Japan to open pre-season
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said it was "fun to be part of" Friday's pre-season opening win over the Washington Wizards in Japan, despite a rusty performance from the NBA champions.
Arteta faces Jesus balancing act over Arsenal star's bookings
Mikel Arteta admits he faces a balancing act as the Arsenal manager lets Gabriel Jesus play his natural game while doing all he can to prevent the feisty striker from being suspended.
Sainz leads Ferrari one-two as Verstappen struggles in Singapore
Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc powered their Ferraris to a one-two in second practice Friday for the Singapore Grand Prix, while runaway championship leader Max Verstappen and Red Bull struggled on Formula One's return to Asia.
Bielsa wants 3mn euros compensation from Marseille
Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa is seeking three million euros ($2.93 million) in compensation from Marseille, the club he left in 2015, his lawyers told a French court on Friday.
France midfielder Kamara ruled out of World Cup with knee injury
Aston Villa have confirmed France midfielder Boubacar Kamara will be out of action until after the World Cup with a knee injury.
Man Utd boss Ten Hag 'convinced' Maguire can recover form
Manchester United manager Eric ten Hag says he is "convinced" Harry Maguire can turn his form around after another error-strewn display in England's Nations League match against Germany.
Deadly hurricane heads for Carolinas after devastation in Florida
US forecasters expect Hurricane Ian to unleash life-threatening conditions on the Carolina states on Friday after causing devastation in Florida, where it killed at least 12 people with the toll expected to rise.
Team boss Horner denies Red Bull breached 2021 F1 budget cap
Team principal Christian Horner has denied rumours that Red Bull had exceeded their Formula One 2021 budget and could face sanctions saying on Friday "our submission was below the cap".