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Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday.
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Las Vegas will host the Grammys for the first time ever Sunday, one year after the coronavirus pandemic forced organizers to shake up the broadcast with a cabaret-style show heavy on performances.
Tiger stirs Masters talk but several in hunt for green jacket
Injured Tiger Woods thrilled golf fans with a mere practice round at Augusta National, but other elite golfers who have competed since November 2020 definitely will try to win the 86th Masters.
Ruud powers past Cerundolo to set Miami title clash with Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz is one win away from creating Miami Open history after defeating defending champion Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets to book a final date on Sunday with Norway’s Casper Ruud.
US judge denies Ghislaine Maxwell request for new trial
A request for a new trial by Ghislaine Maxwell, the former Jeffrey Epstein associate who was convicted of child sex trafficking late last year, was denied Friday by a federal judge in New York.
Will Smith resigns from Oscars Academy over Rock slap
Will Smith resigned from the body that awards the Oscars on Friday, five days after he assaulted comedian Chris Rock during a live global broadcast.
2022 World Cup draw - who said what
Who said what at the draw for the 2022 World Cup on Friday:
Qatar 2022 World Cup draw: Group guide
AFP Sport examines each group following Friday's draw in Doha for the 2022 Qatar World Cup:
First aid convoy in three months reaches Ethiopia's Tigray: UN
The first aid convoy in three months reached Ethiopia's war-stricken Tigray region on Friday, the UN said, a week after the government and Tigrayan rebels agreed to a conditional humanitarian truce.
Warriors confirm Curry won't return before NBA playoffs
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, sidelined by a sprained ligament in his left foot, won't return to action before the playoffs, the NBA team said Friday.
Brazil's Tite glad for extra time to prepare World Cup opener
Brazil coach Tite said he was happy to have been placed in Group G following Friday's World Cup draw in Doha as it will give his team more time to prepare.
Assault fine threatens Liang Wenbo's snooker tour spot
Liang Wenbo's position on the world snooker tour is under review after the Chinese cueman was fined for assaulting a woman in the northern English city of Sheffield, officials said.
Ruud powers past Cerundolo into Miami Open final
Norway's eighth-ranked Casper Ruud reached his first ATP Masters 1000 final on Friday, beating surprise package Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets at the Miami Open.
Pakistan's Shadab Khan signs for Yorkshire as Ballance takes a break
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has signed to play for Yorkshire in the Twenty20 Blast, the English county announced Friday.
Over 50 landmark Ukraine sites damaged in Russian invasion: UN
The UN's cultural agency on Friday said it had confirmed that at least 53 Ukrainian historical sites, religious buildings and museums had sustained damage during Russia's invasion of the country.
Honduras seizes assets of ex-president awaiting extradition to US
Honduran authorities on Friday seized properties, financial holdings and other assets belonging to ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez, who is awaiting extradition to the United States to face drug-trafficking charges, the public ministry said.
Champions France 'have lot of respect' for World Cup rivals Denmark
France coach Didier Deschamps said the defending champions have "a lot of respect" for Denmark after the teams were drawn in the same World Cup group on Friday.
Southgate wary of lack of preparation time despite kind World Cup draw
England manager Gareth Southgate is wary of the little time he will have to prepare his squad for the 2022 World Cup despite a kind draw for the group stages on Friday.
Germany to face Spain at World Cup with 'negative memories' of friendly rout
Four-time champions Germany and 2010 winners Spain were drawn to meet in the same group at the World Cup finals on Friday.
Pogacar vows he won't get caught out at Tour of Flanders
Two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar says he expects a tense race in Sunday's prestigious one-day cobbled classic the Tour of Flanders.
Germany to face Spain at World Cup as draw pairs Iran and USA
Germany and Spain will clash at this year's World Cup after Friday's draw in Doha placed the two former winners in the same group, while geopolitical rivals the United States and Iran were also drawn together.
Russian war reporter Andrei Babitsky dies at 57
Russian journalist Andrei Babitsky died at home in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk aged 57, regional media and Radio Free Europe reported.
South Africa's Harmer in four-wicket Test return, admits to 'self-doubt'
Simon Harmer gave credit to English county Essex after spinning South Africa into a dominant position on the second day of the first Test against against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Friday.
Masters champ Matsuyama pulls out of Texas Open with neck injury
Japan's Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the US PGA Tour Texas Open on Friday with a neck injury less than a week before he was set to launch his title defense at Augusta National.
Dias ruled out of Man City's crucial week
Pep Guardiola has revealed Portugal defender Ruben Dias will miss Manchester City's vital matches against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool next week.
Rock's professionalism allowed Oscars to go on after slap: producer
Chris Rock's professionalism after being assaulted by Will Smith on live television was what allowed the Oscars to go on, the show's producer said in comments broadcast Friday.
Wales flanker James Davies retires due to concussion
Wales flanker James Davies has retired at the age of 31 because of concerns over long-term health risks following a concussion, it was announced Friday.
Harmer marks South Africa return after six years with four-wicket Test haul
Off-spinner Simon Harmer ended an absence of more than six years by taking four wickets and putting South Africa in charge on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Friday.
Immobile 'scapegoat' for Italy's World Cup flop, says Sarri
Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri said Friday that striker Ciro Immobile has become the "scapegoat" for Italy's failure to qualify for a second consecutive World Cup finals and claimed Serie A is "30 or 40 years behind" continental rivals.
Rangers lose Morelos for crucial Old Firm clash
Rangers top scorer Alfredo Morelos has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against Celtic with fears the Colombian could miss the rest of the season.
Maguire safe from boos at Man Utd: Rangnick
Ralf Rangnick said he finds it hard to understand why Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was booed by England fans before this week's friendly against Ivory Coast.
Titans Marseille and Saint Etienne clash with contrasting ambitions
Atmosphere is guaranteed when Marseille travel to France's industrial heartland to play traditional rivals Saint Etienne on Saturday with divergent ambitions for both sides in the Ligue 1 clash.
Spurs reaching Champions League would be 'miracle': Conte
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte believes it will be a "miracle" if his side qualify for next season's Champions League.