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Resilient Australia 'adapt on the go' to close in on Ashes glory

Australia's ability to adapt and rise in key moments has thrust them to the cusp of retaining the Ashes, with Steve Smith saying it is a process they have fine-tuned.

'True emotion': Olympic skaters create magic step by step

Olympic figure skaters will perform for a matter of mere minutes at February's Milan-Cortina Games but the process of creating and honing their routines takes months of consideration and effort.

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Zverev says Nadal plays '30% better' at Roland Garros

Alexander Zverev believes Rafael Nadal plays "30% better" at Roland Garros as he backed either the 13-time winner or defending champion Novak Djokovic to triumph at the French Open.

Jailed tennis star Becker annoyed by 'fictitious' coverage - lawyer

Boris Becker is annoyed by some of the "fictitious" media coverage written about him since the former tennis star was jailed for offences related to his 2017 bankruptcy, his lawyer has said.

Swiatek 'aware' long winning run could end at French Open

World number one Iga Swiatek said Friday she was prepared for her 28-match winning streak to be snapped at the French Open, where she will attempt to lift the trophy for the second time.

PSG coach Pochettino in the dark over Mbappe future

Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino insisted Friday he has no idea where Kylian Mbappe will play his club football next season as the striker's contract in the French capital comes to an end.

Borussia Dortmund part ways with coach Marco Rose

Head coach Marco Rose has left Borussia Dortmund after just one year in charge, the Bundesliga runners-up said on Friday.

Titmus goes close to 200m free world record as McKeown fires

Ariarne Titmus narrowly missed the world record in a sizzling 200m freestyle swim at the Australian championships on Friday as fellow Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown took out the 100m backstroke crown.

Klopp confirms 'Liverpool legend' Origi is leaving Anfield

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed on Friday that striker Divock Origi will leave the Premier League club at the end of the season.

Tuchel hails Chelsea 'miracle' after Kante injury issues

Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea's third-place Premier League finish is a miracle given N'Golo Kante's injury struggles this season, hailing him as "our Neymar".

Philippine hero Diaz targets Olympic defence after SEA Games gold

Philippine hero Hidilyn Diaz won a second straight weightlifting gold at the SEA Games on Friday, calling it a first step towards the defence of her Olympic crown at Paris 2024.

Dutch striker Miedema signs new deal at Arsenal

Netherlands international Vivianne Miedema has rejected interest from other top European clubs to sign a new deal with Arsenal, the Women's Super League club announced on Friday,

'We called her Roger Federer': How Ons Jabeur made her mark in Tunisia

Fifteen years before Tunisia's Ons Jabeur became the first Arab or African woman to win a top-flight tennis title, her adolescent sparring partner could see she was destined for glory even if he suffered a broken arm in the process.

Trailblazing referee Yamashita proud of 'dream' World Cup role

Yoshimi Yamashita said she felt "pride and responsibility" on Friday after being named one of three woman referees for Qatar, a first for the men's World Cup.

Milan on brink of historic title as thrilling season heads down to the wire

Europe's most dramatic title race will finally reach its climax on Sunday when AC Milan take the field at Sassuolo ready to end an 11-year Scudetto drought and announce their return to the top table.

What is still at stake in Europe's top leagues

Four of Europe's top five leagues come to a conclusion this weekend, with plenty still to be decided and the Premier League and Serie A titles still up for grabs.

Tatum scorches Heat as Celtics square series

Jayson Tatum scored 27 points as the Boston Celtics roared back to level the NBA Eastern Conference finals series with a 127-102 thrashing of the Miami Heat in game two on Thursday.

How Alcaraz's early rise compares to the 'big three'

Carlos Alcaraz will bid to become only the eighth teenager to win a men's Grand Slam title at the French Open, which starts on Sunday.

Jordan's 'Fierce Savage' kicks down martial arts gender constraints

It's no mystery why Jordanian Lina Fayyad has been nicknamed "Fierce Savage" -- watching as she lands successive blows in the cage, it's clear she is poised to take mixed martial arts by storm.

Qatar World Cup marks last dance for Messi and Ronaldo

As the football world prepares to head to Qatar in six months' time, this World Cup is set to bookend the era in which Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been the sport's two pre-eminent players.

Qatar's eight World Cup stadiums

AFP Sport runs the rule over the eight stadiums which will host matches at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from November 21 to December 18:

Euro finalists La Rochelle juggle Top 14 hopes

La Rochelle might have qualified for their second successive European Champions Cup final, but a week before that continental showpiece comes a crucial Top 14 match.

Frustrated No.1 Scheffler glad he's only six back at PGA

Top-ranked Masters champion Scottie Scheffler struggled to shoot a one-over par 71 in Thursday's first round of the PGA Championship and was happy to be only six strokes adrift.

McIlroy seizes PGA lead as Tiger, Spieth struggle

Rory McIlroy fired his best opening round at a major in 11 years on Thursday to seize the lead at the PGA Championship while Tiger Woods struggled in his second comeback event after severe leg injuries.

Epic Everton comeback secures survival as Vieira kicks out at fan

Everton secured Premier League survival thanks to a thrilling second half comeback from 2-0 down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 in front of a cacophonous Goodison Park crowd.

Everton seal Premier League survival after epic escape, Burnley out of bottom three

Everton staged a dramatic fightback from two goals down to preserve their Premier League status with a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace, while Burnley climbed out of the relegation zone after a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa on Thursday.

Epicenter favored in Preakness with Derby-winner Rich Strike out

The absence of longshot Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike takes a Triple Crown tilt off the table and sets up Derby runner-up Epicenter as the favorite in the $1.65 million Preakness Stakes on Saturday.

Everton's epic comeback beats Palace to secure survival

Everton secured their Premier League status thanks to a thrilling second half comeback from 2-0 down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 in front of a cacophonous Goodison Park crowd.

McIlroy gets long-sought hot major start with 65 at PGA

Rory McIlroy finally delivered the sizzling major start he has waited years to unleash, firing a five-under par 65 to grab the lead Thursday at the PGA Championship.

Mets ace Scherzer out 6-8 weeks

Three-time Cy Young Award-winner Max Scherzer is expected to miss six to eight weeks with an oblique muscle strain, baseball's New York Mets said Thursday.

Tiger limps to 74 at PGA due to sore leg, poor irons

Tiger Woods struggled to a four-over par 74 in Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship, foiled by poor iron shots and soreness in his surgically repaired right leg.

Magnussen will resist 'bling ban' on wedding ring

Formula One driver Kevin Magnussen said Thursday he felt uncomfortable at being told not to wear his wedding ring when racing as opposition to the sport's 'bling ban' intensified in the paddock.

McIlroy seizes lead at PGA as Tiger, Spieth struggle

Rory McIlroy, chasing his first major title since 2014, seized the early clubhouse lead in Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship while Tiger Woods struggled in his second comeback event after severe leg injuries.

Italy cheers again as Oldani grabs Genoa Giro win

Downtown crowds cheered Italy's Stefano Oldani home as he broke clear for his first professional win on stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday, while surprise Spaniard Juan Pedro Lopez held the leader's pink jersey.

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