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Kenya's Sawe targets Berlin record to salute Kipchoge and Kiptum
Berlin Marathon favourite Sabastian Sawe goes into Sunday's race vowing to honour the legacy of Kenyan countrymen Eliud Kipchoge and Kelvin Kiptum, the two fastest men in history.

England's Matthews ready for another 'battle' with France in World Cup semi-final
England back-row Alex Matthews is preparing herself for another "brilliant battle" with France when the familiar foes meet in a Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Bristol on Saturday.

Trio of titles on a golden night for USA at world championships
There must be something special about the Japanese air for American sprinters as Noah Lyles and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden swept the 200 metres world titles on Friday in Tokyo, emulating Tyson Gay and Allyson Felix in Osaka 18 years ago.

Biathlete Fourcade awarded sixth Olympic gold 15 years later
French biathlete Martin Fourcade, who retired in 2020, will be awarded a sixth Olympic title following the decision to uphold the doping conviction of Russia's Evgeny Ustyugov, the IOC announced on Friday.

IOC to again allow Russians under neutral flag at 2026 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee on Friday announced that athletes from Russia will once more be allowed to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics under a neutral banner if they meet strict conditions.

Arsenal will learn from Lewis-Skelly's Haaland taunt: Arteta
Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to learn from Myles Lewis-Skelly's provocative celebration against Manchester City last season when the title rivals clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Lyles defies health issues to emulate Bolt's feat
Noah Lyles joined Usain Bolt in winning four successive world 200 metres titles on Friday, adding to one of the greatest medal collections of any sprinter in history.

Bol retains world crown but laments McLaughlin-Levrone absence
Femke Bol emphatically retained her 400m hurdles world title on Friday and then admitted that absent Olympic champion and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone probably would have beaten her.

Roaring Lyles matches Bolt with fourth world 200m title
Noah Lyles matched Usain Bolt's record of four consecutive world 200 metre titles as he scorched to victory in Tokyo on Friday.

Ratcliffe visit not a Man Utd crisis meeting, says Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said talks this week with the club's co-owner Jim Ratcliffe was not a crisis meeting despite a poor start to the season.

Hamilton tops practice in Ferrari 1-2 as McLaren struggle in Baku
Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc and former partner George Russell of Mercedes in Friday’s crash-hit second free practice session for this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Jefferson-Wooden emulates Fraser-Pryce with world sprint double
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden became the first woman since Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in 2013 to achieve the world sprint double after easing to victory in the 200 metres on Friday.
'Not myself' but defending champ Ingebrigtsen into 5,000m final
World and Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen rebounded from failing to make the 1,500m final by safely advancing to the final of the 5,000m at the world championships in Tokyo on Friday.

Spurs boss Frank will ignore league table until April
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank said he will ignore the Premier League table until April despite his side's strong start to the season.

Guardiola wants no repeat of Man City 'disaster' at Arsenal
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side can ill afford a repeat of the "under-14s" defending that saw them thrashed 5-1 by Arsenal in February.
Benjamin defies Warholm and disqualification for world 400m hurdles title
American Rai Benjamin outpaced rivals Alison Dos Santos and Karsten Warholm to claim a first world 400 metres hurdles title on Friday -- and survived a brief disqualification too.

Bol retains world 400m hurdles gold
Femke Bol retained her world 400 metre hurdles title on Friday in an event that two-time Olympic champion and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone opted to skip.

Benjamin outpaces Warholm for world 400m hurdles title
American Rai Benjamin outpaced rivals Alison Dos Santos and Karsten Warholm to claim a first world 400 metres hurdles title in Tokyo on Friday.

Slot thanks Everton for solidarity after Jota tragedy
Liverpool manager Arne Slot thanked Everton for the support they showed their Merseyside rivals after Diogo Jota's tragic death in July.

Defending champion Ingebrigtsen into world 5,000m final
World and Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen rebounded from failing to make the 1,500m final by safely advancing to the final of the 5,000m at the world championships in Tokyo on Friday.

Maresca defends Chelsea exile for Sterling and Disasi
Enzo Maresca insists exiled Chelsea flops Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi have no reason to complain about being forced to train alone.

Arsenal to face Lyon in Women's Champions League
Holders Arsenal will take on eight-time winners Lyon, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the new-look league phase in this season's Women's Champions League.

Everton must bridge 'gulf' to rivals Liverpool, says Moyes
Everton manager David Moyes said Liverpool have earned the right to spend a record amount in the transfer window as he aims to bridge the gap between the Merseyside rivals.

India and Pakistan meet again at Asia Cup after handshake row
India and Pakistan clash again in the Asia Cup on Sunday, renewing one of cricket's fiercest rivalries a week after their last match was overshadowed by a handshake row.

Sri Lanka's Wellalage told of dad's death moments after win
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage learnt about the sudden death of his father moments after victory at the Asia Cup and has temporarily returned home from the UAE, team officials told AFP on Friday.

Norris on top ahead of Piastri in opening Baku practice
An in-form Lando Norris set the pace ahead of McLaren team-mate, title rival and championship leader Oscar Piastri in Friday's eventful and red flag-punctuated opening practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Terland hat-trick fires Man Utd into Women's Champions League
Norway striker Elisabeth Terland scored a hat-trick as Manchester United hammered Brann 3-0 on Thursday to reach the main draw of the Women's Champions League for the first time.

India target record Asian Games medal haul as LA 2028 beckons
India are targeting a record medal haul at next year's Asian Games in Japan as part of a long-term plan to boost their prospects at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Dortmund on lookout for leaders as familiar cracks emerge
Borussia Dortmund's early promise is already being eroded by familiar failings in crucial moments just three games into the Bundesliga season.

Real Madrid aiming to stay perfect against impressive Espanyol
Real Madrid have made a perfect start to life under new coach Xabi Alonso and are aiming to extend that run on Saturday in La Liga when they host an Espanyol side who have also begun the season in impressive form.

Georgia's Niniashvili aims to stay 'crazy' at new club La Rochelle
Georgia full-back Davit Niniashvili said his coaches at new club La Rochelle want him to remain "crazy" as they prepare to head to Toulon in the Top 14 on Sunday.

Liverpool crave easy win in Merseyside derby as Arsenal seek Man City hat-trick
Premier League leaders Liverpool will aim to cut out the late drama against Everton on Saturday, while Arsenal seek to prove they are title challengers against Manchester City.