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Shambolic Spurs battered by Brentford
Big-spending Tottenham found money can't buy instant success as they slumped to a woeful 3-0 defeat at Brentford in their first game of the Premier League season on Saturday.
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Tadej Pogacar stormed to victory in the individual time trial to claim the leader's red jersey after the first stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday.
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French footballer Pogba's brother 'likely to be charged' in extortion case
The elder brother of Paul Pogba and four others are "likely to be charged" on Saturday in an extortion case targeting the French football star, judicial sources said.
Cyclists on alert for swooping magpies at world titles
Riders are bracing for an unusual threat at the world cycling championships in Australia this week -- swooping magpies.
Fiji PM 'disturbed' by son's Australian assault trial
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama expressed concern Saturday that his son faces multiple domestic violence charges in Australia.
Security scare hits mourning as King Charles meets foreign leaders
King Charles III was due Saturday to meet leaders from his new Commonwealth realms ahead of his mother's ornate funeral, after a security scare interrupted her sombre lying-in-state.
US Justice Department appeals halt of Trump classified docs review
The US Justice Department on Friday appealed in part a judge's decision to halt the review of seized documents from former president Donald Trump's Florida estate, asking to continue its investigation of those materials marked as classified.
Willett, defending champ Homa share PGA Silverado lead
Danny Willett, seeking his first US victory since the 2016 Masters, fired a bogey-free eight-under par 64 Friday to join defending champion Max Homa atop the leaderboard in the PGA Tour season opener.
Henseleit, Vu share LPGA Portland Classic lead
Germany's Esther Henseleit broke out of her LPGA rut on Friday, carding an eight-under par 64 to share the Portland Classic lead with American Lilia Vu.
LIV Golf defections deliver blow to Presidents Cup
The upstart Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series pulling talent from the PGA Tour has diminished next week's Presidents Cup, shattering an Internationals roster once considered a threat to the United States.
Internationals huge underdogs to US squad in Presidents Cup
An Internationals squad severely weakened by defections to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series will be a massive underdog to a powerhouse United States lineup in next week's Presidents Cup.
US gets a voice in Epic battle with Apple
The US justice department wants to have its say on Apple's antitrust tussle with Epic Games, which is due to be heard on appeal next month -- a year after a Californian court ruled largely in favor of the iPhone maker.
Leaders head to UK for queen's funeral as public pays tribute
World leaders begin gathering in London from Saturday for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, as princes William and Harry are set to lead a vigil of her grandchildren at her coffin.
Ecuador launches floating islands to save stinky Guayaquil estuary
On the banks of the dark and murky waters of the Guayaquil estuary, volunteers trudge through mud as they slide wooden platforms.
Korean cinematic rise years in the making, says 'Squid Game' star
Smash hits like "Squid Game" and "Parasite" may make it look easy, but Emmy-winner Lee Jung-jae says South Korean cinema spent years learning how to reach unprecedented global audiences through stories about the competitiveness and violence of modern life.
German guard Schroder plans to sign with Lakers: reports
German free agent point guard Dennis Schroder plans to return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the upcoming NBA campaign, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Johnson fires 63 to grab three-shot LIV Golf Chicago lead
Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson fired a nine-under par 63 to seize a three-stroke lead after Friday's opening round of the LIV Golf Chicago Invitational.
Italy and Germany advance in Davis Cup, Alacaraz has losing homecoming
Germany and Italy on Friday locked up places in the Davis Cup last eight, while Britain and France were eliminated and US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz made a losing return to the court.
Ageing Hollywood sign to get a facelift
In a place where ageing is frowned upon and facelifts are common, even the sign that proclaims Hollywood to the world is joining in.
Alvarez legacy on line in Triple G trilogy
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez has been warned that his legacy is in danger if Gennady Golovkin wins the third fight of their epic trilogy in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Conte backs 'angry' Son to end Spurs goal drought
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has backed "angry" Son Heung-min to end his goal drought despite admitting the South Korea star has lost confidence.
Suns sponsor PayPal won't back Sarver, union exec calls for life ban
Skittish sponsors and angry players ratched up the pressure on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and the NBA on Friday as players union chief Tamika Tremaglio called for him to be banned for life.
Villa ease pressure on Gerrard as Premier League returns after Queen's death
Aston Villa eased the pressure on under-fire boss Steven Gerrard with a 1-0 win over Southampton on Friday as the Premier League returned following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Old rivals Spain and France set up Eurobasket final showdown
Spain edged Germany 96-91 in a Eurobasket semi-final to set up a showdown with the continent's other recent dominant nation, France, in the final.
World number one Alcaraz loses to Auger-Aliassime in Davis Cup
Carlos Alcaraz, the youngest men's tennis world number one in history at 19 after his US Open triumph last week, had a bittersweet homecoming as he lost to Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 6-2 in the Davis Cup in Valencia on Friday.
Springbok Jantjies apologises, but denies affair with team dietician
Springbok fly-half Elton Jantjies, who early this week was sent home from Argentina ahead of a Rugby Championship match, said on Friday that "I let myself...down" but denied having an affair with the squad's dietician.
How queen’s death followed a disinformation playbook
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has laid bare a blueprint for how disinformation flourishes around major news events, with bad actors taking advantage to grab attention and sow confusion.
Queen Elizabeth's children guard coffin in solemn vigil
King Charles III and his three siblings stood guard around their mother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on Friday in solemn vigil honouring Britain's longest-serving monarch.
Ex-teammate charged over attack on French football star
A former France and Paris Saint-Germain player was placed in pre-trial detention Friday, charged with aggravated violence and "criminal association" over an attack on teammate Kheira Hamraoui last November, prosecutors said.
France cruise into Eurobasket final
France thrashed Poland 95-54 on Friday to reach the final of Eurobasket as NBA star Rudy Gobert dominated defensively and Guerschon Yabusele top-scored with 22 points.
Young hacker tricks way into Uber's system: reports
Uber said Friday it was investigating a "cybersecurity incident," declining to comment on reports a young hacker had gained access to the ride-hailing company's computer network.
New king at ease as figurehead of multi-faith UK
In a hushed atmosphere of a south London mosque, a dozen Muslims of all ages wait to sign a book of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II at an interfaith ceremony.
French football chief in government talks as allegations swirl
The French government on Friday ordered an audit of the national football federation (FFF) after its president Noel Le Graet was summoned to a meeting following accusations of inappropriate behaviour towards female employees.
'Like a waterfall': deadly Italian storms spark climate debate
At least 10 people died and four were missing after an extraordinary thunderstorm sparked major flooding in central Italy, officials said Friday, pushing the issue of climate change up the agenda the week before elections.