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Olson wins Western States 100 in California, Jornet third

American ultra-trail runner Caleb Olson was a surprise winner of California's grueling Western States Endurance Run on Saturday, emerging from the scorching canyons of Northern California to claim victory ahead of Spanish star Kilian Jornet, who finished third.

'It's a joke': Chelsea boss Maresca slams weather chaos

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca lashed out at the two-hour weather delay that disrupted his team's Club World Cup victory over Benfica on Saturday, suggesting the tournament should be played elsewhere in future.

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Braves, Dodgers pushed to the brink in MLB playoffs

Defending champion Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers were pushed to the brink of elimination from the Major League Baseball playoffs after road losses on Friday.

Record-breaking Martin takes pole for Australian MotoGP

Jorge Martin smashed the nine-year-old Phillip Island lap record to grab pole position for Saturday's Australian MotoGP, with world champion Fabio Quartararo coming in fifth.

'Tired' Australia favourites for T20 World Cup: England captain

Australian captain Aaron Finch admitted his team was "tired" and needed to freshen up before their defence of the Twenty20 World Cup title, but England skipper Jos Buttler on Saturday said the hosts remain the favourites.

No.1 Swiatek rips Gauff to reach WTA San Diego semis

World number one Iga Swiatek, seeking her eighth WTA title of the year, cruised over eighth-ranked CoCo Gauff on Friday to reach the San Diego Open semi-finals.

Nobody can compete with Haaland-powered Man City, claims Klopp

After five years of duelling for Premier League supremacy, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Erling Haaland's arrival at Manchester City has made the difficult task of winning a title almost impossible.

Australia 'tired' ahead of T20 World Cup defence

Australian captain Aaron Finch admitted his team was "tired" and needed to freshen up before their defence of the Twenty20 World Cup title, but insisted they would be ready when it mattered.

Marquez tops third free practice for Australian MotoGP

Six-time world champion Marc Marquez topped the timesheets after the third free practice session before qualifying Saturday for the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island.

Phillies push Braves to the brink and Yankees fall in MLB playoffs

Rhys Hoskins and Bryce Harper blasted home runs Friday to power the Philadelphia Phillies over Atlanta 9-1, pushing the defending champion Braves to the brink of Major League Baseball playoff elimination.

Guardians outlast Yankees to pull level in MLB playoffs

Josh Naylor and Oscar Gonzalez drove in 10th-inning runs to lift the Cleveland Guardians over the New York Yankees 4-2 on Friday, leveling their Major League Baseball playoff series.

Eight-goal Sundowns just miss equalling their African record

Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa trounced La Passe of the Seychelles 8-1 on Friday, but just missed equalling the record overall winning margin for a CAF Champions League qualifier.

Toney double earns Brentford win over Brighton

Ivan Toney did his case for a call-up to England's World Cup squad no harm by scoring twice as Brentford beat Brighton 2-0 on Friday.

Italy's Ganna storms to fifth world pursuit gold in record time

Italy's Filippo Ganna set a new world record time on his way to a fifth gold in the men's individual pursuit at the Track World Cycling Championships in France on Friday.

Foden signs five-year deal at Man City

Phil Foden is eying more success at Manchester City after extending his contract with the Premier League champions until 2027 on Friday.

Spurs need winning mentality throughout whole club, says Conte

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says he is working hard to infuse a winning mentality throughout the whole club.

Rashford must be more clinical, says Man Utd boss Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford must be more clinical in front of goal but is confident Manchester United have enough firepower in their ranks to achieve their aims this season.

Frankfurt's Hasebe to miss 'several weeks' with knee injury

Eintracht Frankfurt defender Makoto Hasebe is set to miss several weeks due to a knee injury sustained in his side's midweek 3-2 loss at Tottenham.

'Kind of sucks' - Koepka finally hits form as LIV nearly over

America's Brooks Koepka said it "kind of sucks" after he hit his best form in years on Friday just as the breakaway LIV Golf tour's first season is about to wind down.

LIV facing 'uphill battle' for rankings points, says Asian boss

The Saudi-funded LIV Golf tour faces a fight to win world rankings points, the Asian Tour's CEO warned on Friday after players voiced growing frustration with the impasse.

Boston Marathon winner one of two more Kenyans suspended for doping

Last year's Boston marathon winner Diana Chemtai Kipyokei and her Kenyan teammate Betty Wilson Lempus have been provisionally suspended over anti-doping rule violations, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced Friday.

Chelsea’s James, Kante could miss World Cup due to injury

Chelsea manager Graham Potter confirmed that Reece James and N’Golo Kante will see specialists in the coming days which could determine their chances of going to the World Cup next month.

Liverpool still the same threat to Man City – Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has scoffed at the suggestion Manchester City should roll over Liverpool on current form when the sides meet on Sunday.

Pakistan brings Fakhar Zaman into Twenty20 World Cup squad

Pakistan included top-order batter Fakhar Zaman in their 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia on Friday, replacing spinner Usman Qadir after he suffered a thumb injury.

Indian pacer Shami replaces injured Bumrah in T20 World Cup

Indian red ball specialist Mohammad Shami will replace injured pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the looming T20 World Cup in Australia, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

Liverpool can't afford to focus only on hotshot Haaland: Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he cannot afford to focus too heavily on in-form striker Erling Haaland in Sunday's clash against Manchester City as the champions have too many threats elsewhere.

Dortmund captain Reus to return for Union Berlin clash

Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus is set to return for Sunday's clash with league leaders Union Berlin, Dortmund coach Edin Terzic confirmed on Friday.

Third T20 between Australia and England abandoned due to rain

England were denied a clean sweep of their T20 series against Australia when persistent rain forced the third match to be abandoned in Canberra on Friday.

PSG troubled as Mbappe future up in the air again

Less than five months after Kylian Mbappe signed a new three-year contract to supposedly end the uncertainty about his future, Paris Saint-Germain are once again facing up to the possibility of losing the France superstar.

Newcastle can be global giants like Man Utd, says Howe

Eddie Howe says Newcastle can in future match Manchester United as a global force in football as they continue their dramatic rebuild under their wealthy Saudi-backed owners.

Australia eye more Rugby League World Cup glory as minnows hover

Australia kick off the defence of their Rugby League World Cup title against Fiji on Saturday, with skipper James Tedesco insisting this edition might be the most challenging yet for the all-conquering Kangaroos.

Rafiq to 'leave Britain' after abuse following cricket racism scandal

Azeem Rafiq, whose allegations of racism plunged English cricket into crisis, is leaving Britain to protect his family from further abuse and intimidation, a report said on Friday.

All Blacks utility back Bridge signs for Montpellier

New Zealand utility back George Bridge has signed for Montpellier until June 2025 from the Crusaders, the French Top 14 club announced Friday.

Fowler grabs share of Japan lead but 'stressful' for Matsuyama

Rickie Fowler grabbed a share of the lead at the halfway stage of the US PGA Tour's Zozo Championship in Japan on Friday as defending champion Hideki Matsuyama rued another "stressful" day.

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