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Pressure builds on Riera as Frankfurt lose at Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home on Friday, putting further pressure on visiting coach Albert Riera.

Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down

Teenage substitute Mezian Soares gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes in Ligue 1 on Friday to give his side direct qualification for next season's Champions League while relegating Nantes to the second tier.

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Dortmund down Frankfurt to push Riera close to the edge

Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home on Friday, putting further pressure on visiting coach Albert Riera.

Messi says Argentina up against 'other favorites' in World Cup repeat bid

Lionel Messi says Argentina fans are right to dream of a second straight World Cup crown, but warns other contenders, including France and Spain, "are in better shape".

Ailing Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit ahead of Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic slumped to an early elimination from the Italian Open on Friday, crumbling to a second-round defeat at the hands of qualifier Dino Prizmic which leaves question marks about his physical condition ahead of Roland Garros.

Formula One engines to change again in 2027

Formula One bosses have responded to the criticism of this season's power unit modifications by agreeing to "further evolutionary changes" before a revamp for the 2027 season, the FIA announced on Friday.

Djokovic falls in Italian Open second round to qualifier Prizmic

Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the Italian Open in the second round on Friday by Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.

NFL reaches seven-year deal with referees

The NFL has reached a seven-year collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association to replace a deal expiring at the end of this month, both sides announced on Friday.

Real Madrid fine Tchouameni and Valverde 500,000 euros over bust-up

Real Madrid announced on Friday they had fined Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde 500,000 euros ($588,000) each after a training ground clash that left the latter needing hospital treatment.

Allen ton powers Kolkata to fourth win in a row in IPL

Finn Allen unleashed a blistering maiden IPL century to power a resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders to a fourth win on the bounce with an eight-wicket rout of Delhi Capitals on Friday.

Zarco dominates Le Mans qualifying as Marquez struggles

Johann Zarco again shone at his home race setting the fastest time Friday in qualifying for the French MotoGP Grand Prix, as reigning world champion Marc Marquez finished 13th.

'Worst whistle' - Lakers coach blasts refs over LeBron treatment

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick called out NBA officials over their treatment of LeBron James, saying the 41-year-old has the "worst whistle" of any star player.

Van der Breggen soars into women's Vuelta lead with stage six win

Dutch veteran Anna van der Breggen pulled on the overall leader's red jersey after winning stage six of the women's Vuelta on Friday, taking a solo victory atop a steep final climb in driving rain.

Zverev and Swiatek move into Italian Open third round

Alexander Zverev eased into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday after comfortably dealing with fellow German Daniel Altmaier in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3.

Celtic driven by fear of failure in Hearts chase, says O'Neill

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes his players are thriving on the challenge of chasing down Hearts to extend their dominance of Scottish football.

France's Magnier sprints to victory in crash-hit Giro opener

Paul Magnier won the opening stage of the 2026 Giro d'Italia in Bulgaria on Friday in a bunch sprint, after a late crash left most of the peloton out of contention.

Nuno not focused on own future during West Ham relegation fight

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo said his own future was not on his mind as he battles to save the club from relegation.

Arteta calls for Arsenal focus on 'huge' West Ham clash

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal must re-focus for Sunday's "huge" Premier League clash at West Ham after the emotional high of reaching the Champions League final.

Bournemouth drop Jimenez as they probe social media posts

Bournemouth have dropped Alex Jimenez from their squad and launched an investigation into the alleged social media conduct of the defender.

Shanto century puts Bangladesh on top in Pakistan Test

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hit an attacking century as Bangladesh recovered from a shaky start to post 301-4 on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan on Friday.

Slot says final flourish would not mask Liverpool failure

Arne Slot said even three wins from Liverpool's final three Premier League games would not silence the critics after their shocking title defence as he focused on wrapping up Champions League qualification.

Man City must put pressure on Arsenal, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

Canada captain Davies' World Cup preparations hit by fresh injury

Canada captain Alphonso Davies has suffered a hamstring injury that will sideline him for "several weeks", Bayern Munich said on Friday, potentially disrupting his World Cup preparations.

Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round

Three-time champion Iga Swiatek battled into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday with a 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 win over Caty McNally.

'They looked like me': Why Arsenal became Africa's club

In Kenyan influencer Nana Owiti's wardrobe, dozens of Arsenal jerseys tell the story of her passion for the club.

Japan baseball mulls punishments for dangerous swings after umpire hit

Japanese baseball is considering punishing players for dangerous swings, reports said Friday, as an umpire remains unconscious three weeks after being accidentally hit on the head by a bat.

Copa Libertadores match in Colombia abandoned after crowd trouble

A Copa Libertadores match between hosts Independiente Medellin of Colombia and defending champions Flamengo of Brazil was abandoned Thursday after home fans set off flares and lit fires in the stands.

Thunder top LeBron and Lakers, Pistons down Cavs

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in an NBA playoff thriller on Thursday, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Western Conference semi-final series.

Wobbling Wolfsburg face uphill battle against Bayern

Already fighting to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga, Wolfsburg on Saturday host a Bayern Munich side still smarting from their Champions League elimination by holders Paris Saint‑Germain.

History-chasing Barca eye title party in Liga Clasico

With the sting of Champions League disappointment fading but not forgotten, Barcelona are aiming to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles on Sunday when they host bitter rivals Real Madrid.

Pistons hold off Cavs to take 2-0 NBA series lead

The Detroit Pistons thwarted Cleveland's comeback bid to beat the Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series.

Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety

Arsenal are firmly back in control of the Premier League title race and a win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal the Gunners' first English title in 22 years.

Pitch for World Cup final installed at US stadium

The grass pitch for the World Cup final was installed Thursday at a stadium near New York, a milestone as anticipation builds for the top football tournament.

Lee leads by one at LPGA Mizuho Americas Open

American Andrea Lee birdied four of her last five holes to grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open.

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