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Crusaders hail O'Connor as Wallabies trump card in Lions series
The Canterbury Crusaders say veteran fly-half James O'Connor still boasts international quality and would be a potential Australian match-winner if named to face the British and Irish Lions.

Vegas clings to PGA lead as Kim, Scheffler charge
Jhonattan Vegas, chasing his first major title, clung to a two-stroke lead in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and South Korean Kim Si-woo made late charges at Quail Hollow.

Lyon win fourth French women's crown in a row
Lyon sealed their fourth consecutive women's French league title on Friday with a comfortable 3-0 win in the playoff final against Paris Saint-Germain.

Arteta ready to smash Arsenal transfer budget to sign striker
Mikel Arteta is willing to break Arsenal's transfer budget in a bid to land a star striker to spearhead their Premier League title challenge next season.

Vegas hits the jackpot with surge to the top at PGA
From his days as a South American child swatting rocks with broomsticks where baseball and football are king, Jhonattan Vegas dreamed of being a golf star and winning major crowns.

Cucurella steers Chelsea towards the Champions League in Man Utd win
Chelsea ensured that qualification for the Champions League remains in their own hands as Marc Cucurella's winner beat Manchester United 1-0 to climb to fourth in the Premier League.

Sinner lines up Alcaraz showdown in Italian Open final
Jannik Sinner set up a blockbuster Italian Open final with Carlos Alcaraz by beating Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 on Friday.

Sinner reaches Italian Open final and Alcaraz showdown
Jannik Sinner gave tennis fans what they wanted on Friday by setting up an Italian Open final with Carlos Alcaraz after beating Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3.

France's Pavon delivers career major low 65 to contend at PGA
Matthieu Pavon fired a bogey-free six-under-par 65 to soar into contention at the PGA Championship, matching some French major golf history in the process.

Villa sink Spurs to bolster bid to reach Champions League
Aston Villa bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League as they beat Tottenham 2-0 to climb into the Premier League's top five on Friday.

Extra work, new caddie has Homa achieving major feats at PGA
Max Homa fired the lowest major round of his career, a sizzling seven-under par 64, to leap into contention on Friday at the PGA Championship despite a new caddie and swing issues.

Salah slams 'harsh' Liverpool fans for jeering Alexander-Arnold
Mohamed Salah has slammed "harsh" Liverpool fans for booing Trent Alexander-Arnold in his first appearance after announcing he will leave the Premier League champions at the end of the season.

Vegas closes with double bogey but still leads by two at PGA
Jhonattan Vegas, chasing his first major title, kept a two-stroke clubhouse lead in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship despite Matthieu Pavon and Max Homa making epic charges at Quail Hollow.

NWSL says should have stopped game after King collapse
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) said on Friday that it was a mistake to carry on playing last week's game between Angel City and the Utah Royals following the collapse of defender Savy King.

Fraser-Pryce beaten by Jamaican starlet Tia Clayton in Doha
Two-time Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was outshone by fellow Jamaican Tia Clayton at the Doha Diamond League meeting on Friday.

Ayuso climbs to Giro stage seven win, Roglic takes overall lead
Spanish climber Juan Ayuso won stage seven of the Giro d'Italia on Friday as Primoz Roglic took the overall lead on a day where the principal contenders all turned up.

Piastri beats Norris again in McLaren's second 1-2 in practice at Imola
Series leader Oscar Piastri led team-mate Lando Norris to another McLaren 1-2 in Friday's second free practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the pair having taken the same positions earlier in opening practice.

Alcaraz reaches Italian Open final and potential Sinner showdown
Carlos Alcaraz set up a potential blockbuster Italian Open final with Jannik Sinner after coming through Friday's semi-final with home hope Lorenzo Musetti a straight-sets winner, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4).

Venezuelan Vegas makes turn with two-stroke lead at PGA
Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas kept a two-stroke lead after playing the front nine in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship while a host of rivals charged after him at Quail Hollow.

Ayuso wins on Giro mountain, Roglic takes overall lead
Spanish climber Juan Ayuso won stage seven of the Giro d'Italia on Friday as Primoz Roglic took the overall lead on a day where the principal contenders all turned up.

FA Cup glory would mean more to Palace than Man City: Glasner
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner believes winning Saturday's FA Cup final will mean more to his club than their Wembley opponents Manchester City.

Brazil football federation appeals president's dismissal to Supreme Court
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Friday appealed the dismissal of its president Ednaldo Rodrigues to the Supreme Court, a day after a lower court invalidated his employment contract over suspicions of forgery.

Slot's mind on next season but tight-lipped on Frimpong pursuit
Arne Slot refused to comment on Liverpool's reported pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong, but the Reds boss is already working on plans to make the Premier League champions even stronger next season.

Arteta says 'no regrets' as Arsenal target second spot in Premier League
Mikel Arteta said Friday he has no regrets over Arsenal's season despite missing out on silverware again and wants to finish as the "best of the rest" in the Premier League.

Goodison goodbye worth it for 'better' Everton future, says Moyes
Everton boss David Moyes said an emotional farewell to the club's Goodison Park home will be worth it for a "bigger and better" future in a new 53,000-capacity stadium.

FA Cup success 'massively important' for Man City, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said winning the FA Cup would still be signficant for Manchester City, even if victory in Saturday's final will not mask a disappointing season by their own high standards.

Japan midfielder Hatate out of Scottish Cup final
Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate will miss next weekend's Scottish Cup final after suffering a knee injury, manager Brendan Rodgers said Friday.

Nuno reports 'positive' outlook on Forest striker Awoniyi after surgery
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo said Friday that the outlook for Taiwo Awoniyi was "positive" after the forward was placed in an induced coma following urgent surgery on an abdominal injury.

Piastri edges McLaren teammate Norris in opening practice at Imola
Championship leader Oscar Piastri topped the times ahead of McLaren team-mate and nearest rival Lando Norris in Friday’s opening practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with the two drivers separated by only 0.032 seconds.

Hatton charges early as leader Vegas opens round two at PGA
England's Tyrrell Hatton and American Max Homa made early charges in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship as leader Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela teed off with a two-stroke advantage.

Skinner urges Man Utd to 'go through hell' in Women's FA Cup final
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has challenged his Women's FA Cup-holders to "go through hell" as they bid to deny Chelsea a domestic treble in Sunday's final at Wembley.

'Total package' Vardy prepares for 500th and final Leicester appearance
Ruud van Nistelrooy has hailed Jamie Vardy as "one of the greatest" as the Leicester talisman prepares for his 500th and final game for the club on Sunday.