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Panthers expected to begin 2027 NRL season away from new stadium

The new Penrith Stadium is expected to be ready in time for the opening round of the 2027 NRL season, but it’s still likely the Panthers is expected to be on the road for their early matches. There is no delay to the build of the new $309 million venue but there’s a lack of appetite for risk around weather delays through the summer.

ノア内藤哲也、GHC王座2度目の防衛「負けたらリストラ」の危機感で清宮らに警鐘

プロレスリング・ノアのGHCヘビー級王者、内藤哲也（44）が12月9日に行われた後楽園ホール大会で、拳王（41）の挑戦を退け2度目の王座防衛に成功した。今後は12月31日の横浜大会で、清宮海斗と稲村愛輝による挑戦者決定戦の勝者と対戦する予定だ。内藤は契約の不安定さを明かし、所属選手に対して強い危機感を示している。

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US Olympic hurdler Allen signs for Eagles

United States Olympic hurdler Devon Allen has signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, the club confirmed on Friday.

Former Masters champ Schwartzel seeks return to Augusta glory

Former champion Charl Schwartzel wasn't surprised to find himself in contention at the Masters, where luck and experience helped boost him to an impressive three-under par 69 at wind-whipped Augusta National.

Injured LeBron James' season over: Lakers

LeBron James will miss the Los Angeles Lakers' final two games of the season due to an ankle injury, the crisis-hit NBA giants said in a statement on Friday.

Tiger opens with bogey as Masters comeback resumes

Tiger Woods resumed his remarkable comeback from severe leg injuries in Friday's second round of the Masters, but an opening bogey left him four strokes behind the leaders.

Taijul Islam keeps South Africa waiting for return of centuries

Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam ensured that South Africa's quest for Test centuries at home was frustrated again on the first day of the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Friday.

Salah says Liverpool contract talks are 'sensitive'

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah admits his protracted contract talks with the quadruple chasers are a "sensitive situation".

Bowen family's love affair with Topham Chase in full bloom as Mac Tottie wins

Welsh trainer Peter Bowen won the Topham Chase, raced over the Grand National fences, for a record-equalling fifth time on Friday, as his son Sean rode Mac Tottie to victory on the eve of the great race at Aintree racecourse.

Injured Tiger playing partner Oosthuizen pulls out of Masters

South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open winner, withdrew from the Masters on Friday with an unspecified injury.

Tennis great Boris Becker could face jail after bankruptcy guilty verdict

Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker could be jailed for up to seven years after being found guilty of charges relating to his 2017 bankruptcy by a London court on Friday.

Guardiola says Klopp is 'biggest rival' ahead of title showdown

Pep Guardiola admits Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is the biggest rival of his career as the Manchester City boss prepares for Sunday's Premier League title showdown.

Bayern aim to take out European frustrations on Bavarian derby rivals

Bayern Munich plan to take out the frustrations of their Champions League defeat against Villarreal on Bavarian derby rivals Augsburg on Saturday.

Taijul Islam takes three to prevent South African batting dominance

Bangladesh left-arm spin bowler Taijul Islam took three wickets and prevented South Africa from dominating the first day of the second Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Friday.

Vettel fined 5,000 euros for Australian GP moped ride

Sebastian Vettel was fined 5,000 euros (US$5,437) on Friday after riding a moped on the track at the Australian Grand Prix in violation of the rules, as his season went from bad to worse.

Becker facing jail following cash transfers after bankruptcy

Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker could be jailed after being found guilty of four charges relating to his 2017 bankruptcy by a London court on Friday.

Kenyan marathon champ Chepngetich eyes faster time at worlds

Defending world champion Ruth Chepngetich predicted ever-advancing times in the women's marathon after being named Friday in the Kenyan team for this summer's World Athletics Championships.

Rangnick labels Man Utd target Ten Hag as 'top manager'

Ralf Rangnick on Friday labelled Erik ten Hag as a "top manager" amid mounting reports the Ajax boss is Manchester United's top choice to take charge from next season.

Bayern win at Freiburg stands despite subs mix-up

Bayern Munich on Friday welcomed the German FA (DFB) decision to dismiss Freiburg's appeal against last weekend's 4-1 home defeat at the hands of the Bundesliga leaders who had briefly played with 12 men.

'I know the rules': Lampard won't fret over Everton sack talk

Everton manager Frank Lampard on Friday brushed aside reports that he could be sacked as his troubled side battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Tuchel reads riot act to Chelsea stars after dismal week

Thomas Tuchel laid into his Chelsea stars during a crisis meeting after a dismal week that featured damaging defeats against Real Madrid and Brentford.

Becker found guilty of four charges after bankruptcy trial

Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker was found guilty of four charges relating to his 2017 bankruptcy on Friday.

Taijul Islam checks South Africa’s batting progress

Bangladesh left-arm spin bowler Taijul Islam checked South Africa’s batting progress on the first day of the second Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Friday.

PSG hold out hope over Mbappe future in title run-in

Paris Saint-Germain remain hopeful that Kylian Mbappe will sign a new contract to stay at the club with just eight games left this season before his existing deal expires.

Tiger to make late start in astonishing Masters comeback

Tiger Woods continues his remarkable comeback from severe leg injuries Friday with an afternoon tee time at the Masters, where the second round began with the legend in title contention.

Man City present toughest challenge in the world says Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said facing Manchester City is the toughest task in football and hailed Pep Guardiola as the world's best coach.

South African captain Elgar hits third half-century

Dean Elgar hit his third successive half-century to get South Africa off to a good start on the first day of the second Test against Bangladesh at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Friday.

De Bromhead hopes Blackmore and Minella Times overcome weighty National issue

Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore may have had, in the former's words, "plenty of tough moments" this season, but also some magical ones and Saturday may bring another if Minella Times wins a second straight Grand National at Aintree.

Vettel facing scrutiny over 'iconic' moped ride

Sebastian Vettel was facing potential punishment Friday after riding a moped on the track at the Australian Grand Prix in violation of the rules, as his season went from bad to worse.

Leclerc outpaces world champion Verstappen to go fastest in Melbourne

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc went quickest in second practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, with a struggling Lewis Hamilton only managing 13th.

Drivers fear for F1's heritage despite 'awesome' Vegas race

Drivers enthusiastically welcomed on Friday Las Vegas hosting a night-time Formula 1 grand prix, but voiced concern that traditional races in Europe could pay the price as the sport expands in new directions.

Family of French diver missing in Malaysia 'hope for best'

The mother of a French diver missing off the coast of Malaysia said Friday she is "hoping for the best" as the search for the teenager and two other Europeans entered a third day.

Sainz outguns Ferrari teammate Leclerc in first Melbourne practice

Carlos Sainz ruthlessly outpaced Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc and world champion Max Verstappen to clock the fastest time in opening practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday.

Hamilton on collision course with F1 chiefs over 'bling' ban

Formula One drivers have been reminded that they are not allowed to wear jewellery while racing, prompting Lewis Hamilton to joke Friday he had piercings he can't take out.

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