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Tuchel era off to winning World Cup start, Poland beat Lithuania
Thomas Tuchel made a winning start to life as England coach with a 2-0 victory against Albania in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while Robert Lewandowski handed Poland a narrow win over Lithuania.
'We have to do better': Tuchel urges England to improve on winning start
Thomas Tuchel admitted lacklustre England must "do better" after the Three Lions boss started his reign with a spluttering 2-0 win against minnows Albania on Friday.
Former Dodgers pitcher Urias suspended over domestic violence case
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias will be suspended from baseball until July after violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy, the league said on Friday.
Tuchel makes winning start as laboured England beat Albania
Thomas Tuchel made a winning start to his England reign without delivering on his promise of a vibrant new era as the Three Lions beat Albania 2-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier on Friday.
Osimhen strikes twice to give Nigeria World Cup boost
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen scored both goals as Nigeria beat Rwanda 2-0 in Kigali on Friday to win for the first time in 2026 World Cup qualifying.
Vonn determined to enjoy possible US farewell at Idaho World Cup finale
Lindsey Vonn said Friday she is relishing what could be her final races on US soil this weekend as the Alpine skiing World Cup season reaches its climax in Idaho.
Curry to miss Warriors-Hawks after injury
Stephen Curry has been ruled out of the Golden State Warriors' upcoming road game against the Atlanta Hawks after suffering a pelvic contusion during the team's win over Toronto, the club said Friday.
Struggling Medvedev suffers early exit in Miami
Daniil Medvedev crashed out of the Miami Open in the second round on Friday after suffering a 6-2, 6-3 upset defeat to Spain's 56th-ranked Jaume Munar.
Butt says Man Utd dream of Premier League title by 2028 'ain't going to happen'
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt believes Jim Ratcliffe's grand plan to win the Premier League by 2028 has no chance of becoming a reality.
Former England star Pearce back on commentary duty after health scare
Former Nottingham Forest and England defender Stuart Pearce has returned to work as a football pundit for the first time since his health scare.
Mexican club Leon banned from FIFA Club World Cup
Club Leon from Mexico were incensed Friday after they were banned from the June-July Club World Cup in the United States for violating rules on multi-ownership, FIFA announced Friday.
Liverpool's Alisson returns early from Brazil duty with suspected concussion
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker has returned early to his club Liverpool after suffering a bang to the head while on international duty, the Brazilian football federation (CBF) announced Friday.
Careful Evans pounces as Safari Rally Kenya grinds down rivals
Championship leader Elfyn Evans played it safe on a bruising second day of Safari Rally Kenya and pounced late on to grab the lead as rivals spun, fell foul of the rules or broke down.
Azu thrives on change to roar to world indoor 60m gold
Jeremiah Azu stormed to world indoor 60m gold in Nanjing on Friday to bring a second golden sheen to a stormy few months when even his presence in China was in doubt.
Britain's Azu storms to world indoor 60m gold
Britain's Jeremiah Azu added the world indoor 60m crown to his European title as he outsprinted Australian Lachlan Kennedy in Nanjing on Friday.
New IOC president Coventry can meet expectations: Bach
Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry, the first African president of the International Olympic Committee can "even exceed the expectations" of the continent, said her predecessor Thomas Bach on Friday.
England Women's coach Jon Lewis sacked after Ashes drubbing
England on Friday sacked women's cricket head coach Jon Lewis after a 16-0 Ashes humiliation in Australia earlier this year.
As euphoria of victory fades, IOC chief Coventry faces geopolitical reality
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry will face a whole host of geopolitical challenges including dealing with US President Donald Trump and Russia when the elation of her historic election victory wears off.
Eddie Jordan remembered as 'heart and soul of party' as Aston pay tribute
Red Bull boss Christian Horner on Friday paid a fond personal tribute to Eddie Jordan, saying the late former Formula One team owner had been "the heart and soul of any party".
Nawaz smacks record-breaking maiden ton as Pakistan win 3rd NZ T20
Opener Hasan Nawaz struck a record-breaking maiden century Friday as Pakistan crushed New Zealand by nine wickets in the third Twenty20 to keep the series alive.
'Gobsmacked' Hamilton smashes Shanghai lap record for first Ferrari pole
A "gobsmacked" Lewis Hamilton obliterated the Shanghai lap record to take a stunning pole position on Friday for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint in only his second race weekend with Ferrari.
Wood hits hat-trick as rampant New Zealand move to brink of World Cup
Chris Wood scored a hat-trick of headers as New Zealand moved to within one win of the World Cup with a 7-0 demolition of Fiji on Friday.
Ferrari's Hamilton takes stunning pole for Chinese GP sprint
Lewis Hamilton broke the Shanghai lap record to take a stunning pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race as Ferrari bounced back from a torrid season-opener in style on Friday.
Chapman blasts New Zealand to 204 in third Pakistan T20
Mark Chapman struck a blistering 94 Friday as New Zealand scored 204 in the third Twenty20 against Pakistan and moved into a strong position to clinch the five-match series.
Wood hat-trick as rampant New Zealand move to brink of World Cup
Chris Wood scored a hat-trick of headers as New Zealand moved to within one win of the World Cup with a 7-0 demolition of Fiji on Friday.
Red Bull's Horner fondly recalls 'heart and soul of party' Eddie Jordan
Red Bull boss Christian Horner on Friday paid a fond personal tribute to Eddie Jordan, saying the late former Formula One team owner had been "the heart and soul of any party".
Italy's Diaz dominates triple jump for opening world indoor gold
Italy's Andy Diaz Hernandez claimed the opening gold of the world indoor athletics championships in Nanjing on Friday, bounding out to a dominant 17.80 metres in the men's triple jump.
Butler triple-double leads Warriors over Raptors as Curry hurt
Draymond Green scored 21 points and Jimmy Butler added a 16-point triple-double as the Golden State Warriors held off the Toronto Raptors 117-114 on Thursday despite an early exit for Stephen Curry.
Norris quickest in China GP practice ahead of sprint qualifying
Lando Norris was fastest in practice Friday for the Chinese Grand Prix, the championship leader lapping almost half a second quicker than Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri third.
Khawaja lashes out at 'untrue' comments in growing availability row
Australian Test opener Usman Khawaja lashed out Friday at "inflammatory" and "categorically untrue" comments from Queensland's head of cricket after he missed a crucial Sheffield Shield game.
Kluivert vows response after nightmare start to Indonesia reign
Patrick Kluivert vowed his side will show a reaction in next week's vital home World Cup qualifier against Bahrain after the Dutch great endured a nightmare start as Indonesia coach.
England eye eighth successive Women's Six Nations in World Cup build-up
England head into this weekend's opening round of the Women's Six Nations as overwhelming favourites to win an unprecedented eighth successive title and fourth consecutive Grand Slam.