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Krueger downs Noskova to reach Abu Dhabi final
American Ashlyn Krueger reached the biggest final of her career with a 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 victory over Linda Noskova at the Abu Dhabi Open on Friday.
NBA in touch with Decathlon over China forced labour accusations
The NBA Friday said it "took very seriously its code of conduct" for companies marketing its licensed products and was speaking to French firm Decathlon over accusations it has benefited from forced labour in China.
Reid, the father figure behind the Chiefs dynasty
If the Kansas City Chiefs' Andy Reid can engineer another Super Bowl victory for his team on Sunday he will become only the third head coach in NFL history to clinch four Super Bowl rings.
Top cycling teams pull out of French race over safety issues
Several top teams on Friday pulled out of the Etoile de Besseges cycling race in France citing safety concerns over traffic management on the course for a second straight day.
Man City women's star Shaw misses game due to online abuse
Manchester City women's star striker Khadija Shaw pulled out of her side's League Cup semi-final win over Arsenal after being subjected to racist and misogynistic abuse online.
Xi attends opening of Asian Winter Games in China's icy Harbin
China kicked off the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin on Friday with a flashy opening ceremony attended by President Xi Jinping and other dignitaries in sub-zero conditions.
England captain Itoje turned down French club move to fulfil Test dreams
England captain Maro Itoje has revealed he turned down lucrative offers from French rugby clubs in order to fulfil his international ambitions.
'Perfect' Odermatt delivers super-G masterclass for third world gold
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt delivered a skiing masterclass to live up to his top-dog billing and claim super-G gold at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Friday.
Slot keen to make Liverpool's 'good' season a 'great' one
Liverpool boss Arne Slot refused to shy away from the possibility of completing an unprecedented quadruple in his first season in English football on Friday as he lavished praise on captain Virgil van Dijk.
Postecoglou braced for Spurs 'pile-on' after League Cup collapse
Under-fire Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou defended his injury-hit squad after stinging criticism for their meek League Cup semi-final exit to Liverpool.
England's El-Abd always knew France star Dupont would go far
England defence coach Joe El-Abd said the talent of Antoine Dupont was there "right away" after observing the outstanding scrum-half up close when the France captain was a teenager.
Smith and Carey tons put Australia into lead in second Sri Lanka Test
Commanding centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey gave Australia a dominating lead at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.
Odermatt delivers super-G masterclass for third world gold
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt delivered a skiing masterclass to live up to his top-dog billing and claim super-G gold at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Friday.
Rivals lurk as Vonn headlines world downhill
US star Lindsey Vonn gets her chance to bounce back from her super-G flop in the women's downhill at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Saturday.
Smith digs Australia out of trouble in second Sri Lanka Test
A batting masterclass from Steve Smith took Australia to 197-3 at tea on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday, leaving the visitors just 60 runs behind.
Easterby makes two changes for 'significant challenge' of Scotland
Veteran flanker Peter O'Mahony returns to Ireland's starting XV for Sunday's Six Nations match with Scotland which interim coach Simon Easterby said presents a "significant challenge" in their bid to win an unprecedented third successive title.
Australia 85-2 after Sri Lanka strike early in second Test
Sri Lanka grabbed two early wickets but Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja steadied the ship as Australia reached 85-2 at lunch on day two of the second Test in Galle on Friday.
James's 42 points lead Lakers over Warriors, Mavs top Celtics in NBA Finals rematch
LeBron James joined NBA icon Michael Jordan as the only players to score 40 points in a game at the age of 40, pouring in 42 on Thursday as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 120-112.
Mendis stranded on 85 as Australia bowl Sri Lanka out for 257
Kusal Mendis was left stranded on 85 as Australia wrapped up Sri Lanka's first innings for 257 early on day two of the second Test in Galle on Friday.
Mavericks top Celtics in NBA Finals rematch
Klay Thompson's scorching start carried the Dallas Mavericks to a 127-120 victory over the NBA champion Boston Celtics, the new-look Mavs turning the tables in the NBA Finals rematch.
Bills' Allen wins NFL Most Valuable Player award
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was voted the NFL's Most Valuable Player on Thursday pipping Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson for the award.
Tokyo world athletics party can make up for Olympic lock-out, says CEO
Full crowds in Tokyo for this year's World Athletics Championships can make up for fans being locked out of the city's pandemic-postponed Olympics in 2021, the event's CEO told AFP.
How to stop Barkley? Chiefs know they face ultimate test
If there is one question that will define Sunday's Super Bowl it is this - can the Kansas City Chiefs stop the Philadelphia Eagles' explosive running-back Saquon Barkley?
Baghdad's first skatepark offers boarders rare respite
Rukaya al-Zubaidi placed a cautious foot on a skateboard and then struggled to find her balance as others glided back and forth at Baghdad's first park dedicated to the sport.
Trump, Swift join Super Bowl party as Chiefs chase 'three-peat'
The Kansas City Chiefs chase a historic hat-trick of Super Bowl titles when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles here Sunday as New Orleans hosts the NFL showpiece just five weeks after a deadly attack in the city's party district.
Barkley picks global lineup for NBA All-Star tournament
First-time All-Star Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo will be NBA All-Star tournament teammates after being selected for the same roster by Charles Barkley in Thursday's All-Star Draft.
Ohtani's ex-interpreter sentenced to nearly five years in betting-linked theft
The former interpreter to Shohei Ohtani, who admitted stealing almost $17 million from the Japanese baseball star to pay off illegal gambling debts, was sentenced to 57 months in prison on Thursday.
Madsen, Kupcho share lead at LPGA Founders Cup
Denmark's Nanna Koerstz Madsen and American Jennifer Kupcho each fired a six-under par 65 to share the lead after Thursday's first round of the LPGA Founders Cup.
Rashford doesn't see football 'way I see it', says Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes Marcus Rashford was unable to see football "the way I see it" before the unwanted England striker was shipped out of Old Trafford.
Liverpool 'too good' for sorry Spurs, says Postecoglou
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou conceded his under-strength squad were no match for a rampant Liverpool as the Reds progressed to the League Cup final with a 4-0 win on Thursday.
Torres treble powers Barca past Valencia into Copa del Rey semis
Ferran Torres hit a hat-trick as Barcelona routed Valencia 5-0 on Thursday to cruise into the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
Liverpool thrash Spurs to reach League Cup final
Liverpool overturned a first leg deficit to reach the League Cup final with a 4-0 win on Thursday and ramp up the pressure on Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou.