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Sinner salutes 'true inspiration' Djokovic after ending rival's Wimbledon bid
Jannik Sinner hailed Novak Djokovic as a "true inspiration" as the defending Wimbledon champion revealed he had to raise his game to end his rival's title bid on Friday.
Wanyonyi sets new world best in men's 1,000m
World and Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a new world's best in the men's 1,000m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco on Friday.
Djokovic expects to be back at Wimbledon next year
Novak Djokovic said he expects to play Wimbledon "at least one more time" after the Serb's bid for an eighth All England Club title was shattered by Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals on Friday.
Sinner, Zverev power into Wimbledon final
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev swept into the Wimbledon final in ruthless style on Friday, leaving broken dreams in their wake as Novak Djokovic and Arthur Fery fell short in their bids to make history.
Vinicius apologizes to Brazilians for World Cup 'frustration'
Vinicius Junior apologized to Brazilian fans on Friday for the "enormous frustration" caused by their World Cup elimination by Norway and promised to "fight" to restore the might of the Selecao.
Slick Sinner scuppers Djokovic record bid to make Wimbledon final
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner clinically swept aside record-chasing Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday to set up a title showdown with Alexander Zverev.
Zverev hungry for Wimbledon glory after Paris breakthrough
Alexander Zverev said he is "hungry" for more silverware after the French Open champion swaggered into his first Wimbledon final with a ruthless straight-sets victory over Arthur Fery on Friday.
India's Mandhana stars in inaugural women's Test at Lord's
Smriti Mandhana struck a stylish 83 while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma both contributed fifties as India made 285 against England on the opening day of the inaugural women's Test at Lord's.
England risk losing Guehi for Norway World Cup quarter-final
Centre-back Marc Guehi is at risk of missing England's World Cup quarter-final on Saturday against Norway as he tries to overcome a hamstring strain he suffered in the win over Mexico, according to several reports.
Xhaka tells Swiss fans to 'keep dreaming' ahead of Argentina World Cup clash
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka told fans to "keep dreaming" as he prepares to lead his team against Lionel Messi's Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
Woad is unruffled by the lake as she sails into Evian lead
Lottie Woad found her range on Friday as she birdied five of the last eight holes for a seven-under par second round and a one-shot lead at the Evian Championship.
Fery expects to thrive in spotlight after Wimbledon fairytale
Arthur Fery insists he can handle the increased scrutiny and expectations that will follow his fairytale run at Wimbledon after Alexander Zverev ended the Briton's bid for All England Club history.
Brook hoping for double England cricket and football triumph
Harry Brook hopes to be involved in a special England cricket and football 'double' this weekend.
Pressure off for 'scared' Merlier after Tour de France stage win
Tim Merlier admitted that he had been "scared" that he might not win a Tour de France stage this year before he triumphed in Bordeaux on Friday.
Indian cricket board to review T20 team's 'bad phase'
India's cricket board will review the T20 team's performance after a dismal run that saw the world champions lose successive series in Ireland and England, a top official said Friday.
England captain George 'buzzing for special talent' Caluori
England captain Jamie George said he had "never seen anything like the athletic ability" of Noah Calouri as his teenage Saracens team-mate prepares to make his Test debut in a Nations Championship clash against Fiji in Liverpool on Saturday.
Merlier wins Tour de France seventh stage in sprint finish
Belgian Tim Merlier won the Tour de France seventh stage in a sprint finish at the end of a 175km run from Hagetmau to Bordeaux on Friday.
India's Mandhana and Kaur fall in inaugural women's Test at Lord's
India suffered a double blow as opener Smriti Mandhana fell agonisingly short of becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's on Friday before England dismissed Harmanpreet Kaur as well.
New Portugal coach Jesus 'will call up' Ronaldo if available
Portugal appointed Jorge Jesus as their new national team coach on Friday and he said he would continue to call on veteran superstar Cristiano Ronaldo if he is available, insisting the forward will "never" be a problem.
Zverev ends wildcard Fery's run to reach first Wimbledon final
French Open champion Alexander Zverev ended the remarkable run of British wildcard Arthur Fery with a dominant semi-final victory on Friday to reach his first Wimbledon final.
England advised to avoid alcohol after off-field dramas - report
England men's cricketers have been advised to avoid drinking alcohol on the day before and after matches under new behaviour guidelines, Britain's Daily Telegraph reported Friday.
Fiji captain shrugs off chairman's criticism ahead of England clash
Fiji captain Tevita Ikanivere insists his players are unconcerned by a call from the country's top rugby official to "deliver a return on investment".
Hundreds welcome Salah's Egypt home after best World Cup run
Hundreds of euphoric supporters welcomed home Egypt's national football team on Friday after the country's best-ever performance at the World Cup, which ended with a thrilling last-16 exit to Argentina.
Piercing, matcha rituals lead Noskova in Kvitova's footsteps
An all-round athlete invoking lucky charms including a nose piercing, Linda Noskova is heading into Saturday's Wimbledon final following in the footsteps of compatriot and role model Petra Kvitova.
Finally healthy, music lover Muchova eyes Wimbledon glory
Karolina Muchova's injury-plagued career was in danger of coming to a premature end just four years ago, but now the Wimbledon finalist is on the brink of a life-changing moment at the All England Club.
Muchova, Noskova put friendship on hold to fight for Wimbledon title
Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova will fight for the Wimbledon title on Saturday, but the Czech pair's bond will remain intact no matter who wins their first Grand Slam crown on Centre Court.
Mandhana's fifty lights up inaugural women's Test at Lord's
Smriti Mandhana's sparkling unbeaten fifty led India to 122-3 against England at lunch on the opening day of the inaugural women's Test at Lord's on Friday.
England bowl against India in historic first women's Test at Lord's
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and elected to field against India on Friday as Lord's finally played host to its first women's Test in the ground's long history.
UK schools, mentors team up to rescue 'lost boys' with football
A pioneering project in UK schools has been harnessing the power of trusted mentors and a love of football to tackle what researchers call the "Lost Boys" crisis.
Beirne hails 'special moment' as he prepares to captain Ireland
Tadhg Beirne said Friday it was a "special, special moment" to be captaining Ireland after being handed the armband to lead the team out for the first time against Japan.
Wallabies skipper Wilson has full faith in rookie flyhalf
Australian captain Harry Wilson insisted Friday that he had complete faith in flyhalf Declan Meredith, who will be making his Test debut against France in Brisbane on Saturday.
Spain aim for World Cup date with France by beating Belgium
European champions Spain are on a World Cup collision course with Kylian Mbappe's France if they can beat Belgium in the quarter-finals on Friday.