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Bills edge Texans while Bears beat Panthers in NFL record-setting opener
Buffalo's Josh Allen finally managed his first triumph at Houston in a thrilling win over the Texans on Sunday while Chicago bested Carolina in the highest-scoring opening weekend game in NFL history.
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Controversial Zverev: from tennis nearly-man to multiple Grand Slam winner
The Grand Slam floodgates have opened for Alexander Zverev, who cemented his status among the tennis elite with a US Open victory -- his second major in less than four months after more than a decade of toiling amid disappointment, controversy and injury.
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'Brilliant industry' sees Reds down Highlanders in Super Rugby
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss hailed his team's "brilliant industry" with special praise for Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon after they scored an impressive Super Rugby win over the dangerous Otago Highlanders.
Neil Sedaka, US singer and songwriter, dies age 86
American singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka, who had a string of chart-topping hits in the 1960s and 1970s with songs like "Laughter in the Rain," has died at age 86, his family said Friday.
Rosenior eyes extended stay to stabilise Chelsea
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior believes his spell at Stamford Bridge can end the club's turbulent period if he is given time to make his mark.
Spurs struggling physically admits Tudor
Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor has admitted his struggling side are not fit enough as he pledged to "put some petrol in the engine" to avoid relegation.
Lens held by Strasbourg in blow to Ligue 1 title chances
Lens saw their chances of winning the French Ligue 1 title suffer a fresh setback on Friday in a 1-1 draw with Strasbourg which gives reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain the opportunity to extend their lead at the summit this weekend.
NFL salary cap passes $300 mn for first time
NFL teams will each have a salary cap above $300 million for the first time, the league said Friday, as American football continues to enjoy explosive growth.
Wolves secure rare win to dent Villa's bid for Champions League place
Wolves won for just the second time in the Premier League this season as Joao Gomes inspired a shock 2-0 victory against Aston Villa on Friday.
Two dead, dozens injured as tram derails in Milan
A tram derailed and smashed into a building in Milan on Friday, killing two people and injuring at least 38 others, police told AFP.
Hackers steal medical details of 15 million in France
France's health ministry said Friday that administrative details and medical notes on more than 15 million people had been hacked.
Susan Sarandon praises Spain’s stance on Gaza
Veteran Hollywood star Susan Sarandon on Friday praised the Spanish government's support for Gaza, saying it was "on the right side of history".
Murray adamant size isn't everything despite losing Wales place
Scarlets full-back Blair Murray is confident size isn't everything as he looks to regain his place in Wales' starting 15.
Messi knocked down by fan in Puerto Rico pitch invasion
Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground as fans invaded the pitch during chaotic scenes at a match in Puerto Rico on Thursday.
Two killed, dozens injured as tram derails in Milan
A tram derailed and smashed into a building in Milan on Friday, killing two people and injuring 38 others, police told AFP.
O'Neill taken aback by Rangers boss Rohl's comments on Celtic
Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill believes it is "absolutely extraordinary" that Rangers counterpart Danny Rohl has commented on his team selection ahead of Sunday's Old Firm derby at Ibrox.
Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand
Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks smashed 44 off 16 balls to take England to a thrilling four-wicket T20 World Cup win in Colombo that denied New Zealand a guaranteed place in the semi-finals but kept Pakistan's slender hopes alive.
Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing at grilling on Epstein ties
Former US president Bill Clinton denied wrongdoing at a Congressional panel Friday on his well-documented links to Jeffrey Epstein, as Democrats seek to shift focus toward Donald Trump's own ties to the convicted sex offender.
TikTok disinformation: the other weapon in Mexico violence
While gunmen for the powerful Mexican narcotrafficker Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera were burning vehicles and blockading roads across Mexico in response to the killing of their leader, others stoked chaos through different weapon: disinformation.
Golfer Pavan undergoes surgery after freak lift fall
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan says he faces a lengthy recovery following surgery on his back and shoulder after falling down a lift shaft before this week's South African Open in Stellenbosch.
Bill Clinton faces grilling on extensive ties to Epstein
Former US president Bill Clinton faces a "lots of questions" from a Congressional panel Friday on his well-documented links to Jeffrey Epstein, as Democrats seek to shift focus toward Donald Trump's own ties to the convicted sex offender.
Spin-heavy England restrict New Zealand to 159-7 in Super Eights
England bowled a team high 16 overs of spin to restrict New Zealand to 159-7 in their T20 World Cup Super Eights clash in Colombo on Friday
Arteta backs Gyokeres to impact Arsenal's trophy charge
Mikel Arteta expects Viktor Gyokeres to have a major impact on Arsenal's quadruple bid after the revitalised striker's recent goal spree.
Medvedev swats Auger-Aliassime aside to reach Dubai final
Daniil Medvedev is one victory away from repeating a title run for the first time in his career after he punched his ticket to the Dubai final with a 6-4, 6-2 success over top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime on Friday.
'Impressive' Maguire has Man Utd future says Carrick
Michael Carrick insisted on Friday Harry Maguire has a long-term future at Manchester United as the "impressive" defender enters the final months of his contract.
'Games you live for': Rosenior relishes Chelsea's PSG tie
Liam Rosenior can't wait for Chelsea's blockbuster Champions League last 16 clash with Paris Saint-Germain after they were paired with the "fantastic" holders in Friday's draw.
Pakistan promise final flourish as they await T20 World Cup fate
Fast bowler Salman Mirza vowed on Friday that Pakistan will finish the Super Eights with a flourish against already-eliminated Sri Lanka, whether or not they still have hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
Suter wins as Aicher closes gap on absent Vonn in downhill title race
Germany's Emma Aicher reduced the gap to World Cup downhill leader Lindsey Vonn, whose season ended with her horror crash at the Olympics, after finishing fourth behind race winner Corinne Suter in Soldeu on Friday.
Man City have learnt lessons from Real Madrid clashes: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have learnt valuable lessons from their long-running Champions League rivalry with Real Madrid after they were pitted against the Spanish club in Friday's last 16 draw.
Duterte killed thousands, ICC prosecutors say
Rodrigo Duterte killed thousands during his anti-drug campaign, an International Criminal Court prosecutor alleged Friday, as the crimes against humanity hearing against the former Philippines president wrapped up.
Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16
Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after being drawn Friday to play each other in the last 16, while reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea.
Liverpool boss Slot says Salah victim of 'his own standards'
Mohamed Salah may be experiencing the worst goal drought of his Premier League career but Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes the Egypt striker is paying the price for his own high standards.
Beating Dortmund 'a mini title', says Bayern's Kompany
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said the scale of the Bundesliga match at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday means victory would be like winning "a mini title".
Amorim axe could cost Man Utd £16 million
Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim as their manager could end up costing the Premier League giants almost £16 million ($22 million) according to financial figures released by the club.