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Gennaro Gattuso returns to coaching with Lazio after Italy debacle

Gennaro Gattuso will make his return to coaching with Lazio after being hired by the ailing Serie A club on Tuesday, nearly three months after his short tenure as Italy coach ended in World Cup qualification failure.

Banned Vondrousova insists she has 'never doped'

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova insisted she "never doped" after an anti-doping watchdog had banned her from tennis for four years on Monday.

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Crusaders coach Penney admits 'magnificent' Chiefs too good

Departing coach Rob Penney expects his Canterbury Crusaders to bounce back next year after the 13-time Super Rugby champions' season-ending record loss to the "smoking hot" Waikato Chiefs.

World Cup begins in USA with Hollywood-style opening ceremony

The World Cup arrived in the United States on Friday with a Hollywood-style opening ceremony before the tournament's third co-hosts kick off their opener in Los Angeles against Paraguay.

World Cup venues scrub branding, get new names for tournament

Fans tuning in for the first 2026 World Cup game on US soil Friday night might be a bit confused: why had they never heard of Los Angeles Stadium before?

Ohtani held out of Dodgers lineup with sore knee

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup against the White Sox in Chicago on Friday, a day after he exited a game early with discomfort in his left knee.

Ancelotti warns Brazil can compete with anyone at World Cup

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that the five-time World Cup winners have a team capable of competing with the very best, as they bid to end a 24-year wait for another global crown.

Wyatt-Hodge inspires England rout of Sri Lanka in Women's T20 World Cup opener

England made a flying start to the Women's T20 World Cup as Danni Wyatt-Hodge's blistering century inspired an 87-run rout of Sri Lanka on Friday.

'Really cool' - Anunoby's low-key response to tip-in frenzy

OG Anunoby, who sent New York into a frenzy with a game-winning tip-in that put the Knicks on the brink of the NBA title, says he's "grateful" to suddenly find himself among the city's sports pantheon.

Canada draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn first ever World Cup point

Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in the first World Cup finals game ever played on Canadian soil.

David Beckham gets Hollywood star as World Cup begins in US

Football idol David Beckham joined the ranks of entertainment royalty on Friday when he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, hours before the United States hosts its first game of the 2026 World Cup.

Spain are World Cup 'favourites' despite knockout woes, says Grimaldo

Alex Grimaldo believes Spain can emulate their Golden Generation by winning the World Cup two years after being crowned European champions.

Boulter stuns Rybakina to reach Queen's Club semi-finals

Britain's Katie Boulter shocked world number two Elena Rybakina with the most impressive win of her career in the Queen's Club quarter-finals on Friday.

After historic rally, Knicks aim to subdue Spurs early

The New York Knicks authored the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history to put themselves on the cusp of a title but say they can't keep falling so far behind if they want to lift the trophy for the first time in more than 50 years.

Partey refused entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener

Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama after Canadian authorities denied him a visa, FIFA said on Friday.

'We're over it': Wemby says Spurs focused on game five after historic loss

Victor Wembanyama says the San Antonio Spurs have shaken off the biggest single-game collapse in NBA Finals history and are ready to do what needs to be done against the New York Knicks on Saturday.

McTominay 'ready to go' for Scotland World Cup opener

Scotland star Scott McTominay is ready for the team's opening World Cup game against Haiti on Saturday after overcoming a stomach bug, coach Steve Clarke has said.

Canada's World Cup moment arrives at home

"The moment is now," Canada coach Jesse Marsch declared on the evening before the country's first ever World Cup match on home soil.

Premier League changes hair-pulling punishment for new season

Premier League referees will be able to book players for hair-pulling instead of sending them off after a change of emphasis in the rules for the 2026-27 season.

World amateur No.1 golfer Koivun to turn pro after US Open

American Jackson Koivun, the world's top-ranked amateur golfer, said Friday he will turn professional after competing in next week's US Open.

McLaren's Norris pips Russell in second Barcelona F1 practice

Lando Norris edged fellow Briton George Russell by just 0.009s to top second practice on Friday for the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix.

Fans hope 'Orange Street' guides Dutch to World Cup victory

Danny van Dijk thinks that this time turning his street in The Hague completely orange is going to work, as the Netherlands again target a long-awaited first World Cup title.

Whole England squad must feel 'loved' at World Cup: Bellingham

Jude Bellingham says every member of England's World Cup squad must feel "loved" as he admitted things were not right off the pitch at Euro 2024.

Players welcome 'step forward' after Wimbledon prize money increase

Wimbledon's 20 percent increase in prize money has been welcomed as a "significant step forward" by the sport's top players.

Van Gils claims Auvergne Tour stage as Tuckwell moves into overall lead

Belgian Maxim Van Gils won the mountainous sixth stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Friday as his Australian teammate Luke Tuckwell finished third and took the leader's yellow and blue jersey.

Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal set to fetch £500,000

Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal is expected to fetch £500,000 ($670,000) when it is auctioned in England later this month.

Former world champion Tsegay banned over doping violation

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned two-time long distance world champion Gudaf Tsegay for four months after she failed to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for a banned substance.

New Zealand great Williamson says 'right time' to retire from international cricket

New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday in the middle of their series against England.

Ronaldo 'very positive' as Portugal head for World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday that he was feeling "very positive" before flying out of Lisbon with the Portuguese team to their World Cup base camp in Palm Beach, Florida.

Mercedes' Russell quickest in opening Barcelona F1 practice

George Russell was quickest in opening practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix on Friday, followed by McLaren's Oscar Piastri two tenths behind.

O'Callaghan and Short star at Australian swim trials

Mollie O'Callaghan and Meg Harris locked down the women's 100m freestyle slots for the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Championships at the Australian trials Friday as Sam Short completed an epic freestyle sweep.

Alpine's Gasly reinstated to Monaco Grand Prix podium

French driver Pierre Gasly's third place finish in last weekend's Monaco Grand Prix has been reinstated after stewards rescinded two penalties he received, the FIA announced Friday.

Belgian Van Aert retires injured on Tour de France warm-up race

Belgian rider Wout Van Aert retired from the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Friday with a persistent elbow injury a day after sprinting to victory in stage five.

Chiefs reach Super Rugby final in Crusaders humiliation

The Waikato Chiefs booked their place in the Super Rugby final on Friday after humiliating defending champions Canterbury Crusaders in Hamilton, with Kyren Taumoefolau scoring twice in a 49-12 romp.

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