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Two-time defending champions Italy seized control of their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Japan on Friday with Jasmine Paolini and Elisabetta Cocciaretto giving the hosts a 2-0 lead.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy reeled off three birdies in a row to seize command in Friday's second round of the 90th Masters at Augusta National.

Tyrrell Hatton made a career-high seven birdies and reached every green in regulation to fire a six-under-par 66 and leap into contention after the second round of the Masters.

An African AIDS charity co-founded by Britain's Prince Harry said on Friday it had launched legal proceedings against him for "reputational harm", after a bitter dispute about its management.

Tyson Fury said he is relishing being the "hunter" as the British fighter returns to the ring after his latest retirement in a heavyweight showdown against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi tore the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowling to shreds on his way to equalling his own record for the fastest fifty of this season's IPL, powering unbeaten Rajasthan Royals to a fourth successive victory, by six wickets, on Friday.

United States star Folarin Balogun kept up his remarkable recent scoring record for Monaco but could not prevent his team sliding to a 4-1 defeat away to Paris FC on Friday that is a big blow to their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League.

Cheered on by a crowd of childhood mates, Valentin Vacherot walked a third-set tightrope in his home-town tournament before beating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, on Friday to gatecrash the semi-finals at the Monte Carlo Open.

An African AIDS charity co-founded by Britain's Prince Harry said on Friday it had launched legal proceedings against him for "reputational harm", after a bitter dispute about its management.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy battled England's Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose for the lead in Friday's second round of the 90th Masters at firm and fast Augusta National.

Rising Irish star Conor Stone-Walsh warmed up for his first ride in the Grand National with victory over the fences on Friday, guiding home Will The Wise in the Topham Chase.

More than 100,000 Muslim worshippers performed Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem, the holy site's Islamic authority reported, after it reopened the previous day following a truce agreed between the United States and Iran.

Teenage French starlet Paul Seixas sprinted to stage five victory at the Tour of the Basque country on Friday, edging out Florian Lipowitz to extend his significant overall lead.

Roberto De Zerbi called on Tottenham to embrace their attacking "DNA" in their relegation battle as he prepares to take charge of the team for the first time against Sunderland on Sunday.

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and England's Justin Rose scrambled not to lose ground on co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns early in Friday's second round of the Masters.

Jannik Sinner brushed aside Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets on Friday to set up a Monte Carlo Masters semi-final against Alexander Zverev.

Inter Milan will be without captain and top scorer Lautaro Martinez for Sunday's Serie A match against Como, the Italian league leaders said.

Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to pile pressure on Manchester City by extending their lead at the top of the Premier League before their title rivals play 24 hours later.

A Swedish man suspected of exploiting his "vulnerable" wife to have sex with scores of men for payment, went on trial on Friday for aggravated pimping, rape and assault.

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said that Enzo Fernandez remains dropped for Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester City despite apologising for comments that cast doubt over his future at Stamford Bridge.

Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has extended his deal by four years until 2031, the club announced Friday.

Roberto De Zerbi vowed to save troubled Tottenham from the humiliation of Premier League relegation as the Italian prepares for his first game in charge against Sunderland on Sunday.

Belgium's Antwerp port said Friday that it had reopened to North Sea shipping after an oil spill brought traffic to a near-halt in Europe's second-largest port.

Jannik Sinner brushed aside Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets on Friday to set up a Monte Carlo Masters semi-final against Alexander Zverev.

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said on Friday that Enzo Fernandez had apologised after he "crossed a line" with comments that cast doubt on his future at Stamford Bridge.

Luciano Spalletti will stay on as Juventus coach after signing a new two-year deal, the Serie A club announced on Friday.

The head of a prominent anti-disinformation watchdog has warned of the dangers posed by AI chatbots, saying children are particularly vulnerable.

Pep Guardiola said Friday he was "grumpy" with Bernardo Silva, admitting he was in the dark over the future of his Manchester City captain.

Alexander Zverev edged out Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in three sets on Friday to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals for the third time.

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and England's Justin Rose were set for early starts chasing co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns as Friday's second round of the Masters began at Augusta National.

Celine Dion's fans are not the only ones excited about the megastar's new tour in Paris -- hotels, restaurants and shops are hoping for a multimillion-euro boost from concertgoers in the French capital.

Teenage Bayern Munich forward Lennart Karl will miss Wednesday's return leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid with a hamstring tear, the German club announced on Friday.