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Nunez saves Liverpool from opening day defeat at Fulham

Liverpool twice had to come from behind against newly-promoted Fulham to salvage a 2-2 draw in a pulsating start to the Premier League season on Saturday.

Commonwealth walk champion Montag inspired by Holocaust-surviving grandmother

Australian race walker Jemima Montag says she draws on the strength of her late grandmother, who was a Holocaust survivor, after winning her second Commonwealth Games gold medal on Saturday.

Espargaro tops free practice for British MotoGP

Spain's Aleix Espargaro clocked the fastest time after the third free practice session before qualifying Saturday for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Medvedev downs Kecmanovic to book Los Cabos title clash with Norrie

World number one Daniil Medvedev continued the build-up to his US Open title defense with a 7-6 (7/0), 6-1 victory over Miomir Kecmanovic in the ATP hardcourt touranment in Los Cabos, Mexico, on Friday.

Rublev wins twice to reach semis at rainy Washington

Top seed Andrey Rublev won twice on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Washington Open, dispatching Americans Maxime Cressy and J.J. Wolf at the US Open tuneup.

Medvedev downs Kecmanovic to reach Los Cabos ATP final

World number one Daniil Medvedev continued the build up toward his US Open title defense with a 7-6 (7/0), 6-1 victory over Miomir Kecmanovic in the ATP hardcourt touranment in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Double wins for Rublev to reach semis at rainy Washington

Top seed Andrey Rublev won twice on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Washington Open, dispatching Americans Maxime Cressy and J.J. Wolf in the US Open tuneup.

Badosa shuts down Gauff to reach WTA San Jose semi-finals

Second-seeded Spaniard Paula Badosa swept into the semi-finals of the WTA hardcourt tournament in San Jose on Friday with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 victory over rising US star Coco Gauff.

South Korean Kim shares second-round Wyndham lead

Rising South Korean star Kim Joo-hyung was all smiles again on Friday after firing a six-under par 64 to share the second-round lead in the US PGA Tour Wyndham Championship.

Wallabies captain Hooper pulls out of Pumas Test for 'mindset' reasons

Australia captain Michael Hooper has cited personal reasons for withdrawing from Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina, believing he doesn't have the right "mindset" to lead his country.

Victor retains Commonwealth decathlon crown as England hunt down Australia

Grenada's Lindon Victor retained his Commonwealth Games decathlon crown in a nail-biting finale on Friday as host nation England closed the gap on Australia at the top of the medals table.

South Korean Kim shares early second-round Wyndham lead

Rising South Korean star Kim Joo-hyung was all smiles again on Friday after firing a six-under par 64 to share the early second-round lead in the US PGA Tour Wyndham Championship.

Victor wins Commonwealth decathlon thriller, Walsh retains shot title

Grenada's Lindon Victor narrowly retained his Commonwealth decathlon crown on Friday as New Zealand shot putter Tom Walsh also held onto his title in Birmingham.

Arsenal mentality pleases Arteta in opening night win at Palace

Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal's ability to ride out a second-half onslaught from Crystal Palace to make the perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-0 win at Selhurst Park on Friday.

'Feels normal' as Bayern rout Frankfurt 6-1 in Bundesliga opener

Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said he didn't mind if it was beginning to feel "normal" for his team to win the title, after thrashing an overwhelmed Eintracht Frankfurt 6-1 away at Deutsche Bank Park on Friday.

Five-wicket Parnell strikes as South Africa sweep Ireland T20 series

Wayne Parnell's maiden five-wicket Twenty20 international haul led South Africa to a convincing 44-run win over Ireland at Bristol on Friday as the Proteas completed a 2-0 series win.

Arsenal see off Palace in strong start to Premier League season

Arsenal ensured there was no repeat of their disastrous start to last season as Mikel Arteta's men saw off Crystal Palace 2-0 on Friday to open the 30th season of the Premier League.

Mane scores on Bundesliga debut as Bayern rout Frankfurt 6-1 in opener

Bayern Munich got their quest for an 11th consecutive Bundesliga title off to the best possible start, thrashing an overwhelmed Eintracht Frankfurt 6-1 away at Deutsche Bank Park on Friday.

Miller and Klaasen take South Africa to 182-6 in 2nd Ireland T20

South Africa captain David Miller marked his return to international duty with an unbeaten 32 and a rapid stand of 71 with Heinrich Klaasen as the Proteas posted 182-6 in the second Twenty20 against Ireland at Bristol on Friday.

Chun In-gee eyes second major of season with British Open lead

Chun In-gee carded a second round 66 at the Women's British Open at Muirfield on Friday as the Korean set her sights on a second major of the season.

Top seed Rublev set for double duty in Washington quarter-finals

Top seed Andrey Rublev downed US 13th seed Maxime Cressy at the ATP and WTA Washington Open to set up a double-duty quarter-final matchup later Friday in the US Open tuneup.

British rider Hayter claims Tour of Poland title

Britain's Ethan Hayter won the Tour of Poland on Friday after the seventh and final stage which was claimed by Arnaud Demare of France.

Leicester's Pereira facing six months out injured

Leicester defender Ricardo Pereira will be out of action for up to six month following Achilles surgery, Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers said Friday.

Raza, 'brilliant' Kaia slam ODI centuries as Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh

Sikandar Raza and Innocent Kaia struck centuries as Zimbabwe recovered from a disastrous start to stun Bangladesh by five wickets on Friday in the first match of a three one-day internationals series.

Quartararo heads practice for British MotoGP in spite of 'long laps'

World championship leader Fabio Quartararo was quickest in practice at Silverstone on Friday, ahead of MotoGP's resumption after a five-week break at the British Grand Prix.

Raza, Kaia slam centuries as Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh

Sikandar Raza and Innocent Kaia struck centuries as Zimbabwe recovered from a disastrous start to stun Bangladesh by five wickets on Friday in the first match of a three one-day internationals series.

Ten Hag happy to have unsettled Ronaldo at Man Utd

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reiterated his stance that Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Old Trafford despite the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's desire to leave for Champions League football.

England's Brook and Jacks get Lions chance against South Africa

Uncapped batters Harry Brook and Will Jacks will hope to impress after being named Friday in a 13-strong England Lions squad for the national A side's tour match against South Africa next week.

Lewandowski faces 'huge challenge' at Barcelona

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski said he was aware of the "huge challenge" which awaits him at Barcelona as he was presented at the Camp Nou on Friday a week before La Liga kicks off.

Newcastle tie down manager Howe to 'long-term deal'

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe signed a new "long-term" contract on Friday, just nine months after arriving at St James' Park.

Lewandwoski faces 'huge challenge' at Barcelona