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New Zealand survive 'hell of a Test' against inexperienced France
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson conceded his team had been in "a hell of a Test match" after edging past an under-strength France 31-27 in Dunedin.
Man City defender Walker joins Burnley
England defender Kyle Walker has signed a two-year deal with newly-promoted Premier League club Burnley for a reported fee to Manchester City of £5 million ($6.8 million).
Welsh 'scars' deepen after Japan loss extends losing streak to 18
Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt said his team's record losing run had left "scars" after a 24-19 defeat to Japan on Saturday extended it to 18 straight losses.
New Zealand struggle past under-strength France 31-27
New Zealand edged past an under-strength France 31-27 in Dunedin on Saturday to record a 500th Test win for the All Blacks in unconvincing fashion.
Wallabies plan to throw everything at Fiji, says skipper Wilson
Skipper Harry Wilson vowed Saturday Australia will throw everything they have at Fiji to avoid a morale-sapping loss ahead of the British and Irish Lions series.
Scotland survive stirring Maori All Blacks comeback for 29-26 win
Scotland edged the Maori All Blacks 29-26 in Whangarei on Saturday, holding off a spirited fightback from the hosts to start their Pacific tour with a win.
Brazil starlet Estevao 'ready' for Chelsea move: Palmeiras coach
Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira said he believes teenage prodigy Estevao Willian is ready to take the leap to the Premier League after he marked his farewell appearance for the Brazilian club with a goal against future employers Chelsea on Friday.
Chelsea edge Palmeiras to reach Club World Cup semis
A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.
Rivals ready to rock as fans flood in for Tour de France opener
A frantic fight for the first overall leader's yellow jersey will mark the start of cycling's Tour de France when the much anticipated 2025 edition races out of Lille in a carnival atmosphere on Saturday.
Djokovic banks on 'home' advantage against Davis Cup teammate at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic believes he is playing as well as he can on Wimbledon's grass as he gears up to face Davis Cup teammate Miomir Kecmanovic in the third round on Saturday.
Mbappe 'better' and ready for Real Madrid against Dortmund at Club World Cup
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is "better" ahead of the Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, but would not confirm if the Frenchman will start.
Ghim maintains one-shot lead at PGA's John Deere Classic
Doug Ghim holed out from the fairway for an eagle for the second straight day on Friday, adding three birdies in a three-under 68 to maintain a one-shot lead in the US PGA Tour John Deere Classic.
Bayern Club World Cup clash with PSG a 'perfect storm': Kompany
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his team's Club World Cup quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday will be an enthralling encounter because of their similar "extreme" styles of play.
Al Hilal showed Saudi league not just about money, says Koulibaly
Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal bowed out of the Club World Cup on Friday, after a 2-1 defeat to Fluminense, but after an unexpected run to the last eight they have left their mark on the global stage.
PSG 'dead' unless they keep improving: Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Friday his team will keep adapting and improving to pursue future success and if they failed to do so they would be "dead".
MLB Cubs smash team-record eight homers to crush Cardinals
Michael Busch smacked three home runs and the Chicago Cubs belted a team-record eight homers to defeat visiting St. Louis 11-3 on Friday at historic Wrigley Field.
US sprinter Richardson seeks to kickstart season after February injury
Sha'Carri Richardson is looking to ignite her World Championships season at the Eugene Diamond League meeting on Saturday, revealing an injury in February set back her 2025 campaign.
West Indies and Australia 2nd Test finely poised
Early strikes by Jayden Seales in the second innings left the second Test evenly poised with Australia stuttering to 12 for two at the close of play on the second day of the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada on Friday.
Germany see off Poland in Women's Euro 2025 opener
Germany made a winning start to their Women's Euro 2025 campaign with Friday's 2-0 win over Poland which moved the eight-time continental champions top of Group C.
Alcaraz into Wimbledon last 16 as Sabalenka outlasts Raducanu
Carlos Alcaraz battled past Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the Wimbledon last-16 on Friday before women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka dug deep to beat Emma Raducanu in a high-class match.
Fluminense beat Al Hilal 2-1 to reach Club World Cup semis
Substitute Hercules struck a 70th-minute winner as Brazil's Fluminense defeated Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 2-1 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.
Sabalenka outguns Raducanu to reach Wimbledon last 16
Aryna Sabalenka overcame a fearsome challenge from Emma Raducanu and a partisan Centre Court crowd to stay on track for her first Wimbledon title on Friday.
Brazil's Gabigol wins appeal in anti-doping case
Brazil international Gabriel Barbosa on Friday was cleared of tampering during a doping test by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which annulled a two-year ban imposed on the striker.
Siraj 'loving the challenge' of leading India's attack against England
Mohammed Siraj said he "loved the challenge" of leading India's attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah after taking a six-wicket haul in the second Test against England at Edgbaston on Friday.
Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks coach White leaves Bulls
Rugby World Cup-winning coach Jake White quit the Bulls franchise on Friday, saying the Pretoria outfit needed a "new voice".
Alcaraz in Wimbledon last 16 as seeds tumble again
Carlos Alcaraz made hard work of beating Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the Wimbledon last-16 on Friday, avoiding the fate of Australian Open champion Madison Keys, who joined the mass exodus of top seeds.
Kipyegon, Duplantis, Thompson highlight Eugene Diamond League
Faith Kipyegon's return to the 1,500m, Armand Duplantis's bid for a 13th pole vault world record and 100m fields featuring Kishane Thompson, Julien Alfred and Sha'Carri Richardson promise fireworks at the Eugene Diamond League meeting on the Fourth of July weekend.
Australia wrest back control against West Indies
Australia wrested the advantage with four wickets to leave the West Indies at 185 for seven at tea on the second day of the second Test in Grenada on Friday.
Erratic Alcaraz battles into Wimbledon fourth round
Carlos Alcaraz survived another erratic performance on Friday, battling to a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff to stay on track for a third straight Wimbledon crown.
Blink and you'll miss it: Shelton wraps up match in 71 seconds
Brian Shelton failed to persuade the umpire to give him just one more minute in the gathering gloom at Wimbledon on Thursday... but proved his point when he returned 16 hours later to wrap up victory in just 71 seconds.
India on top despite Smith and Brook's hundred heroics in 2nd Test
Jamie Smith made the highest Test score by an England wicketkeeper of 184 not out and Harry Brook passed 150 again but India still ended Friday's third day of the second Test at Edgbaston with a lead of over 200 runs.
Sweden beat rivals Norway at Women's Euro 2025
Sweden beat their Scandinavian rivals Denmark 1-0 on Friday take an early lead in Group C at Women's Euro 2025, before Germany open their title bid against Poland.