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Attitude, not environment, key for Mavs in NBA Finals fightback - Irving
Dallas star Kyrie Irving delivered another dud in Boston, but said his hostile reception from Celtics fans isn't the major problem facing the Mavericks as they try to bounce back from an NBA Finals game one defeat.
Scotland squander two-goal lead against Finland in Euro 2024 send-off
Scotland's Euro 2024 farewell party turned flat on Friday as they squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Finland at Glasgow's Hampden Park.
'Frustrated' Ruud hit by illness at French Open
Casper Ruud's hopes of advancing to a third successive French Open final ended in a four-set defeat by Alexander Zverev on Friday as the Norwegian said he was laid low by a stomach bug.
Ireland scupper Bol's bid for triple Euro gold
An inspired Irish quartet led by Rhasidat Adeleke outstripped Femke Bol's favoured Dutch team to snatch gold in a thrilling 4x400m mixed relay at the European championships on Friday.
Gross rescues Germany with last-gasp winner against Greece
An 89th-minute winner from Pascal Gross snatched Euro 2024 hosts Germany a 2-1 win against Greece in a friendly in Moenchengladbach on Friday, one week out from the tournament's curtain-raiser.
England suffer Iceland embarrassment in final Euro warm-up
England suffered an embarrassing 1-0 defeat against Iceland on Friday as their final warm-up before Euro 2024 left Gareth Southgate with issues to resolve before the tournament kicks off next week.
Alcaraz downs Sinner, to face Zverev in French Open final
Carlos Alcaraz outlasted Jannik Sinner in an engrossing five-set battle on Friday to reach his first French Open final, where he will face Alexander Zverev who beat two-time runner-up Casper Ruud.
Zverev beats Ruud to set up French Open final with Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev exacted revenge on Casper Ruud at the French Open on Friday to reach his second Grand Slam final and first since 2020, with Carlos Alcaraz standing between him and the title.
Canada stun Ireland for first T20 World Cup win
Canada won their first-ever Twenty20 World Cup match with a stunning 12-run victory against Ireland in New York on Friday.
Alcaraz embraces 'suffering' to reach French Open final
Carlos Alcaraz called his five-set win over Jannik Sinner "one of the toughest matches" of his career as he reached the French Open final for the first time on Friday.
Norris fastest in first free practice at rain-hit Canadian GP
Lando Norris topped the times for McLaren ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz in Friday's rain-abbreviated opening free practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, the Briton clocking his lap in the final seconds of a much-reduced session.
Nuebel cut from Germany squad due to Sane injury doubt
Goalkeeper Alexander Nuebel became the final player cut from Germany's Euro 2024 squad on Friday, as winger Leroy Sane remained an injury concern.
Canada stun Ireland for maiden T20 World Cup win
Canada won their first-ever Twenty20 World Cup match with a stunning 12-run victory against Ireland in a Group A game in New York on Friday.
Soederberg extends lead at home Scandinavian Mixed golf
Local favourite Sebastian Soederberg continued his fine recent form on Friday by extending his overall lead to three shots on day two at the Scandinavian Mixed golf tournament in Helsingborg, Sweden.
Palmisano hands Italy perfect Euro start with race walk victory
Antonella Palmisano handed Italy the perfect start as hosts of the European athletics championships by winning the opening medal event, the 20km race walk, on Friday.
Dubravka, Skriniar, Lobotka to lead Slovaks at Euro 2024
Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, Paris Sant=Germain defender Milan Skriniar and Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka form the backbone of Slovakia's final 26-man squad for Euro 2024 announced on Friday.
Still no deal a year after PGA merger plan with Saudi PIF unveiled
One year after the shock unveiling of a merger agreement between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf's Saudi financial backers, the controversial move has not produced a finalized deal.
Sinner says Alcaraz rivalry 'exciting' for tennis
Jannik Sinner said his burgeoning rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz is "exciting" for tennis after losing in five sets to the Spaniard in the French Open semi-finals on Friday.
Alcaraz downs Sinner, to face Zverev or Ruud in French Open final
Carlos Alcaraz outlasted Jannik Sinner in an engrossing five-set battle on Friday to reach his first French Open final, where he will face either Alexander Zverev or Casper Ruud.
Alcaraz outduels Sinner to reach French Open final
Carlos Alcaraz beat incoming world number one Jannik Sinner 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Friday to reach the French Open final and continue his bid for a third Grand Slam title.
Tyson fight rescheduled for Nov. 15 after medical delay
Mike Tyson's return to the ring against YouTube sensation Jake Paul has been rescheduled for November 15 after being postponed from July following health issues of former heavyweight champion Tyson.
Canada held to 137-7 against Ireland in T20 World Cup
Nicholas Kirton rescued Canada from a collapse against Ireland but the non-Test nation were still restricted to a total of 137-7 in their T20 World Cup match in New York on Friday.
Roglic takes Criterium lead with mountain win
Bora's Primoz Roglic won stage six of the Criterium du Dauphine on Friday after dropping overnight leader Remco Evenepoel on the tough Alpine final climb.
Vardy signs new one-year deal with Leicester
Jamie Vardy has signed a new one-year contract at Leicester, recently promoted back to the Premier League, the club announced on Friday.
Olympic torch lights up France ahead of the Paris Games
If there was any doubt as to whether the French public would embrace the Olympics, the month of May gave a pretty clear indication, as over a million spectators turned out to watch the Olympic torch light up its path across the country.
Sleeping giants Bath back where 'we should be': Van Graan
Bath coach Johann van Graan believes the club are "exactly where we should be" heading into Saturday's English Premiership final against Northampton following a remarkable transformation under his leadership.
Calzona seeks Euro redemption with Slovakia after Napoli flop
For Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona, Euro 2024 may be an opportunity to make up for a disastrous spring at the helm of Serie A defending champions Napoli.
Croatian legend Elkasevic, seeking seventh Euro title, sails into discus final
Croatian discus legend Sandra Elkasevic got her bid for a record seventh European title off to a smooth start by cruising through qualifiers at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Friday.
Treble-chasing Swiatek bids to extend French Open reign
Iga Swiatek goes into Saturday's French Open final as the overwhelming favourite in her quest for a third successive Roland Garros title against surprise challenger Jasmine Paolini of Italy.
Chelsea sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo
Chelsea have signed defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Premier League rivals Fulham on a free transfer.
Chiefs power past Reds to reach Super Rugby semi-finals
The Waikato Chiefs booked their place in the Super Rugby semi-finals as All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho grabbed two tries in a 43-21 win over the Queensland Reds on Friday.
'Black day': Pakistan reels from USA T20 World Cup stunner
Pakistan cricket fans were hurt and angry Friday after a stunning T20 World Cup loss to hosts the United States, describing it as a historic rock-bottom for their beloved national sport.