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Italy edge into Davis Cup final with epic tie-break
Double defending champions Italy beat Belgium 2-0 on Friday in Bologna after Flavio Cobolli won a 32-point tiebreak to set up a Davis Cup final with either Spain or Germany.
Defiant Townsend determined to stay on as Scotland boss
Gregor Townsend insisted Friday he had no intention of stepping down as Scotland coach despite mounting criticism following last weekend's dramatic loss to Argentina.
US skater Glenn and France's Siao lead the way at Finlandia Trophy
Reigning ISU Grand Prix Final champion Amber Glenn of the United States delivered a high-octane performance as she surged to the lead in the short programme at the Finlandia Trophy on Friday.
Premier League clubs overhaul financial rules
Premier League clubs voted Friday to overhaul the competition's financial rules, bringing in a new system that focuses solely on spending that directly affects what happens on the pitch.
England's Dingwall out of Argentina clash
England were forced into a late change Friday to their starting side to play Argentina at Twickenham, with Max Ojomoh replacing the injured Fraser Dingwall at inside centre.
French skater Siao Him Fa leads at ISU Finlandia Trophy
French skater Adam Siao Him Fa took the lead at the Finlandia Trophy, the final stop on the ISU figure skating Grand Prix circuit, after Friday's opening short programme in Helsinki.
Irish captain Doris says 'a lot on the line' in South Africa Test
Ireland captain Caelan Doris said Saturday's Autumn Nations Series Test with world champions South Africa it is not an end of year friendly but a match with "a lot on the line".
Tuipulotu keeps Scotland place as Townsend makes 14 changes for Tonga
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was the only player to keep his place in the starting team as coach Gregor Townsend made 14 changes for Sunday's Autumn Nations Series clash with Tonga at Murrayfield
Spotlight on All Blacks coach Robertson ahead of Wales season-ender
The All Blacks might be sitting pretty as the world's second rated team, but coach Scott Robertson finds himself under intense scrutiny from the rugby-mad New Zealand public and its exacting demands.
Man Utd forward Sesko out 'for a few weeks'
Benjamin Sesko will be out of action "for a few weeks" after hurting his knee before the international break, manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday.
Gabriel faces 'weeks' out of action in major blow for Arsenal
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes will be out of action for "weeks" after picking up an injury during international duty, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday.
Arsenal defender Gabriel faces 'weeks' on sidelines
Gabriel Magalhaes will miss "weeks" of action after picking up an injury during international duty, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday.
Pogba still 'has the qualities', says Monaco coach Pocognoli
Paul Pogba has lost none of his "vision and technique" despite not playing for more than two years, his Monaco coach Sebastien Pocognoli said on Friday, as he weighs up whether to hand the 2018 World Cup winner his club debut.
Australia's seven-wicket hero Starc ready to go again
Mitchell Starc said Friday he was always confident in his ability to get wickets after bagging seven on the opening day of the first Ashes Test, with more of the same needed to keep Australia alive.
Guardiola says 'season starts now' as Man City hunt Arsenal
Pep Guardiola said Friday that the "real season starts now" as Manchester City seek to hunt down Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
Mercedes chief Wolff sells part of team stake to US businessman
Mercedes's team principal and chief executive officer Toto Wolff has sold 15 percent of his shareholding in the Formula One team for $300 million to American billionaire George Kurtz.
Olympic ski champion Gut-Behrami suffers knee injury
Reigning Olympic Super-G champion Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland suffered a potentially serious knee injury while training in Copper Mountain, Colorado, Swiss Ski said on Friday.
Carnage as 19 wickets fall on opening day of first Ashes Test
Nineteen wickets fell on an opening day of carnage in the first Ashes Test on Friday, with England's attack led by skipper Ben Stokes bowling them into a position of strength after Australia dismissed the tourists for 172.
Slot says Liverpool will never use Jota grief as 'excuse' for poor form
Arne Slot said on Friday that Liverpool would never use their grief over the death of Diogo Jota "as an excuse" for bad results as he seeks to arrest a shocking run of five defeats in six Premier League games.
Aussie Wilson 'devastated' after Gordon ruled out of France Test
Australia captain Harry Wilson said on Friday that he was "devastated" after fly-half Carter Gordon was ruled out of this weekend's Autumn Nations Series game with France in Paris.
Wales rugby turmoil here to stay as nostalgia battles financial reality
Wales take on New Zealand on Saturday and world champions South Africa a week later in full knowledge that a victory over either would be a monumental upset.
India's injured Gill out of must-win second South Africa Test
India skipper Shubman Gill will miss the must-win second Test against South Africa on Saturday because of the neck injury he sustained in the opening match.
Starc takes seven as England rolled for 172 in Ashes opener
A venomous Mitchell Starc took 7-58 as England were sent packing for just 172 on day one of the first Ashes Test against Australia on Friday, leaving them with a mountain to climb.
Norris tops red-flagged second practice for Las Vegas GP
McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris went fastest in Thursday's second practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which featured two late red flags.
Texans sack Allen eight times to beat Bills 23-19
Houston's Calen Bullock intercepted reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Josh Allen twice and the league's top defensive unit powered the Texans over Buffalo 23-19 on Thursday.
Rusty France face 'tired' Australia at end of torrid year
Out-of-sorts France welcome out-of-form Australia to Paris in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday with both sides mired in sticky patches.
Dortmund host new nemesis Stuttgart with title hopes slipping away
Borussia Dortmund host German Cup holders Stuttgart on Saturday in the Bundesliga with yet another shot at a title slowly slipping away from the grasp of Niko Kovac's side.
Munster tragedy 'life-changing' for Springbok coach Erasmus
South African head coach Rassie Erasmus may have quit Irish province Munster after just over a year in charge but he puts a lot of the success behind two consecutive Rugby World Cup triumphs down to "a life-changing experience" when he was there.
Starc on fire as England slump to 105-4 at lunch in Ashes opener
A venomous Mitchell Starc struck three times during an intimidating opening spell to leave England in trouble on day one of the first Ashes Test against Australia on Friday in Perth.
Maxey powers Sixers over Bucks as Spurs beat Hawks
Tyrese Maxey scored 54 points to spark the Philadelphia 76ers in a 123-114 overtime NBA victory at Milwaukee on Thursday while San Antonio surged late to beat Atlanta.
Barca hoping Camp Nou return can spark Liga title defence
Finally reopening Camp Nou is cause to celebrate for Barcelona but coach Hansi Flick will only be happy if they inaugurate their rebuilt stadium by kickstarting their La Liga title defence on Saturday.
All Blacks bid to bounce back for season-ender against struggling Wales
A week on from England scuppering their Grand Slam aspirations, New Zealand will bid to bounce back with a season-ending victory over struggling Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.