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Girona end memorable season with 7-0 thumping of Granada
Girona rounded off their brilliant La Liga season with a 7-0 thrashing of relegated Granada on Friday, as Artem Dovbyk retook the lead in the league's goalscoring charts with a hat-trick.
McLaughlin spearheads scandal-hit Penske's strong Indy 500 bid
New Zealand's Scott McLaughlin will start from pole in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, spearheading Team Penske's effort to put controversy behind them in the 108th running of IndyCar's showpiece event.
Scrum the key as Sharks win European Challenge Cup final
Scrum dominance proved decisive as the Sharks became the first South African side to win a major European trophy by beating Gloucester 36-22 in Friday's Challenge Cup final in London.
Verstappen admits that Red Bull facing problems in Monaco
Max Verstappen conceded that he is struggling with his Red Bull car and did not envisage any improvement with set-up changes after winding up fourth in Friday's opening practice at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Zverev expects 'peak Nadal' in French Open duel as Djokovic slumps
Alexander Zverev expects to face "peak Rafael Nadal" in their mouth-watering French Open duel as he prepares to deliver a heart-breaking, final blow to the 14-time champion's storied Roland Garros career.
'I'm worried', admits Djokovic as French Open build-up suffers new setback
World number one Novak Djokovic admitted he was "worried" about his French Open title defence after falling to 44th-ranked Czech Tomas Machac in the Geneva semi-finals on Friday.
Our fans can make the difference against Lyon: Barca's Bonmati
Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati said her team's vast travelling support could make the difference in the women's Champions League final against French giants Lyon on Saturday.
Hyderabad down Rajasthan to set up IPL final with Kolkata
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs on Friday to set up an IPL final against Kolkata Knight Riders, as spinner Shahbaz Ahmed starred with three wickets.
'Dublin is over', says Alonso as Leverkusen eye German Cup redemption
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said his side would use their pain at the Europa League final loss to Atalanta this week as fuel ahead of Saturday's German Cup final clash with Kaiserslautern.
Al Ain's Crespo vows 'hell' for Yokohama in ACL final
Al Ain coach Hernan Crespo warned Harry Kewell's Yokohama F-Marinos to expect "hell" as the hosts bid to come from behind in the Asian Champions League final second leg on Saturday.
Espargaro quickest in Catalunya practice as Marquez struggles
Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro was quickest in practice for this weekend's Catalunya Grand Prix on Friday, as MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Martin had to settle for sixth on the time-sheet.
Dupont wants Toulouse to retain 'spontaneity' in Champions Cup final
Toulouse captain Antoine Dupont has urged his side to keep faith with their attacking game when they face fellow European heavyweights Leinster in Saturday's Champions Cup rugby final.
Barcelona sack 'proud' coach Xavi after trophyless season
Barcelona sacked coach Xavi Hernandez on Friday after the Catalan giants failed to win a trophy this season but just weeks since he and club president Joan Laporta agreed he would stay in the post.
Lyon 'best in the world': coach ahead of women's Champions League final
Lyon coach Sonia Bompastor said her side are "the best team in the world" in terms of success and that will remain true if Barcelona defeat them in the women's Champions League final on Saturday.
Leclerc edges Hamilton in Monaco practice, Verstappen fourth
Home favourite Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton as Max Verstappen struggled to match their pace in Friday's second free practice at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Man Utd to sack Ten Hag even if they win FA Cup: reports
Manchester United will sack embattled manager Erik ten Hag after the FA Cup final against Manchester City regardless of the result at Wembley, it was reported on Friday.
Zverev expects to face 'peak Rafa' at French Open
Alexander Zverev says he is braced to face "peak Rafael Nadal" at the French Open on Monday when he could end the storied Roland Garros career of the 14-time champion.
Doris urges Leinster to seize chance against Toulouse after European pain
Leinster captain Caelan Doris has urged his side to use the pain of successive European Champions Cup final defeats to fuel their bid for glory against Toulouse on Saturday.
Vendrame breaks away to win Giro stage 19, as Pogacar cruises
Andrea Vendrame won the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia after slipping away from the other survivors of a long breakaway on a hilly 157 kilometre run from Mortegliano to Sappada.
Doris urges Leinster to 'run towards' final against Toulouse after European heartbreak
Leinster captain Caelan Doris has urged his side to use the pain of successive European Champions Cup final defeats to fuel their bid for glory against Toulouse on Saturday.
Guardiola voices 'huge respect' for Man Utd's Ten Hag on eve of FA Cup final
Pep Guardiola says he has "huge respect" for Erik ten Hag after a terrible season for Manchester United as the Manchester City boss eyes more history in Saturday's FA Cup final.
Hamilton edges Piastri in Monaco practice, Verstappen struggles
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of Australian Oscar Piastri in an intriguing opening free practice for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.
Swiatek 'roots for Rafa' but says right Nadal not seeded at French Open
World number one Iga Swiatek said she'll be "rooting" for Rafael Nadal at the French Open but insisted it was fair the 14-time champion had not been seeded.
'Happy I'm not playing Nadal', says Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev said he was "happy" not to have been drawn to face 14-time champion Rafael Nadal in the French Open first round as the great Spaniard prepares to bid an emotional farewell to the tournament.
Inter's Inzaghi named Serie A coach of the season
Simone Inzaghi, who led Inter Milan to the Italian title, has been voted Serie A coach of the season, the Italian League announced on Friday.
Hurricanes and Brumbies on fire in Super Rugby
Brett Cameron nailed a late long-range penalty as the Wellington Hurricanes overcame an early red card to beat the Waikato Chiefs 20-17 and move to the top of the Super Rugby ladder Friday.
Barcelona sack coach Xavi after trophyless season
Barcelona sacked coach Xavi Hernandez on Friday after the Catalan giants failed to win a trophy this season.
Evenepoel, Roglic return but Vingegaard misses Criterium du Dauphine
Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic will return to action at the Criterium du Dauphine but two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard has not entered, organisers said Friday.
Fernandes urges troubled Man Utd to match his expectations
Bruno Fernandes urged troubled Manchester United to match his expectations as the Portugal star insisted he wants to stay at Old Trafford despite speculation over his future.
Saudi Arabia spending big for a place on the gaming map
Saudi Arabia is moving aggressively with its investments in more gaming companies, the Canadian industry veteran steering the kingdom's push to become a global hub for the sector told AFP Friday.
Euro 2024 last hurrah for France's record scorer Giroud
France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud is to retire from international football after Euro 2024, the World Cup winning striker told Friday's edition of L'Equipe.
Youthful Newcastle humiliated 8-0 by A-League All Stars in Melbourne
A Newcastle United side packed with youngsters was thumped 8-0 by an A-League All Stars team to end their long season in embarrassment in Melbourne on Friday.