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'A day for French badminton' as Lanier triumph gives them golden double at world champs
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Kane voted player of the year in Germany
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Kane voted German footballer of the year
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Padikkal hundred helps India to 300-5 against Sri Lanka
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'New season, new trim': Man City star Haaland chops off flowing locks
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Man City agree deal for Lille star Bouaddi
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Lanier clinches badminton world title in France's golden double
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Humanoids break records at Beijing Robot Games
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After Wildberries, Ukraine launches drone campaign on Russia's Ozon
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Zelensky rejects rival's call for vote, says would 'split' Ukraine
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Padikkal, Gill half-centuries take India to 187-3 at tea
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Zelensky rejects wartime elections, says would 'split' Ukraine
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Cummins hails 'sharp' Australia as they get back to winning ways
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'Keep up the spirit': Indonesian teenage 'Superman' joins wildfire fight
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Bangladesh eye more Australia Tests to hit next level
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Starc bags 10 as Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test
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Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms
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Starc heroics see Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test
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Starc heroics put Australia on brink of victory over Bangladesh
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Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincy final against Gauff
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Austrian mountain town finds niche in AI boom
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South Korean survivor fights for workplace harassment 'justice'
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Messi scores but Miami slump continues with loss to Toronto
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Starc strikes as Bangladesh struggle to stay alive in 2nd Test
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Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium
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Prince Harry: royal misfit making unlikely UK return
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Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast
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Blowing in the wind, humble balloon gets green makeover
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Australia in control with 146-run first innings lead over Bangladesh
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Pegula dethrones Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final
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World No. 3 Pegula beats defending champ Swiatek to reach Cincy final
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IndyCars zip among iconic Washington landmarks ahead of Freedom 250
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Wyndham Clark surges clear at BMW Championship
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Real Madrid snatch late win at Espanyol on Mourinho's return
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Maresca says Man City must fill Rodri void after Barca switch
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Real Madrid beat Espanyol in Mourinho's first game on return
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Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates
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Olise helps Bayern past Dortmund in German Supercup
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Fils dominates Cobolli to book Cincinnati final
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Coach Rennie hails clinical All Blacks after Springboks Test win
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Spurs lacked fight in dismal defeat at Brentford says De Zerbi
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Charlton deliver blow to 'under pressure' Hammers boss Nuno
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Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence
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Carrick keeps calm despite Man Utd misery, big-spending Spurs crushed
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Shambolic Spurs battered by Brentford
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Canada's Carney stands up to Trump, despite risks
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Pogacar wins Vuelta a Espana opening stage
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Lens hammer Auxerre thanks to Thauvin penalty double
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Clinical New Zealand shock wasteful South Africa in first Test
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All eyes will be on Yuzuru Hanyu when he attempts to complete a hat-trick of Olympic figure skating golds in Beijing, but don't expect that to bother him -- Japan's "Ice Prince" revels in the spotlight.
No slogans: Beijing curbs its enthusiasm for Winter Olympics
When Beijing won the bid for the 2008 Summer Olympics, crowds poured onto the streets of the Chinese capital bursting with national pride. Two decades later, locals are noticeably lukewarm about the Winter Games.
Day, Zalatoris share Torrey Pines PGA Tour lead
Two-time winner Jason Day birdied the last three holes in a five-under par 67 on Friday for a share of the third-round lead alongside Will Zalatoris in the US PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open.
Peru stun goal-shy Colombia, Venezuelan Rondon's treble sinks Bolivia
Second half substitute Edison Flores gave Peru a smash and grab 1-0 victory away to goal-shy Colombia as goalkeeper David Ospina's gaffe cost the hosts in Friday's World Cup qualifier.
Kang matches Ko for LPGA lead with birdie-birdie finish
American Danielle Kang closed with back-to-back birdies to match New Zealand's third-ranked Lydia Ko for the lead after Friday's chilly second round of the LPGA at Boca Rio.
Peru stun goal-shy Colombia after Ospina error
Second half substitute Edison Flores gave Peru a smash and grab 1-0 victory away to goal-shy Colombia as goalkeeper David Ospina's gaffe cost the hosts in Friday's World Cup qualifier.
Canada ready for World Cup 'battle' with US
Canada coach John Herdman has told his team to prepare for battle as they take on the United States in a pivotal CONCACAF World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
Barty party at Australian Open or can Collins crash celebrations?
World number one Ashleigh Barty will look to become the first Australian woman for 44 years to win her home Grand Slam Saturday, but to do it she needs to get past a rejuvenated Danielle Collins in the form of her life.
NBA fines Magic guard Anthony $25K for cursing at referee
Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for directing profane and derogatory remarks toward a game official, the league announced.
'Resilient' Coleman returns from ban at Millrose Games
World 100 meters champion Christian Coleman makes his return to athletics after a two-year absence on Saturday, determined to "have fun" after the anti-doping suspension that forced him to miss last year's Olympic Games.
'Lethal finisher' Vlahovic completes Juventus move
Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic has completed his transfer to Juventus from Serie A rivals Fiorentina, the Turin club confirmed on Friday, hailing the arrival of a "lethal finisher".
Liverpool leading chase for Porto's Diaz - reports
Liverpool are reportedly set to beat Tottenham to the signing of Colombian winger Luis Diaz for a fee that could rise as high as £50 million ($67 million).
Six Nations boost for France as Dupont returns for Toulouse
Antoine Dupont's hopes of playing for France in the Six Nations received a lift on Friday when the world player of the year was named at scrumhalf for Toulouse's Top 14 match against Racing 92 on Saturday.
Burkina Faso footballers target AFCON 'joy' for troubled nation
Burkina Faso's football team are hoping to continue their run at the Africa Cup of Nations all the way to the final to "give joy" to the people of their troubled west African country where the president was this week ousted in a military coup.
Harding leads Hatton after round two in Dubai
Justin Harding hit a four-under-par 68 to take the lead after the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday as Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy both moved up the leaderboard with 66s.
Man City's Walker banned for three European games
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has been banned for three European matches after his Champions League red card against RB Leipzig.
Ex-Zimbabwe captain Taylor banned over delayed reporting of spot-fixing plot
Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor was on Friday banned from all cricket for three-and-a half years, days after revealing he took cocaine and accepted a $15,000 "deposit" to engage in spot-fixing.
Barcelona's previous board investigated by prosecutor's office
Barcelona's previous board, led by the club's former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, is being investigated by the prosecutor's office, sources told AFP on Friday.
Howe expects more business as Newcastle close in on Guimaraes
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said Friday that the club would remain active in the January transfer window as Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly set to join from Lyon.
Serie A star Barrow revels in Gambia's stunning AFCON run
Musa Barrow could be forgiven for seeing himself as the superstar in tiny Gambia as the country's football team prepare for their first ever Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.
Ex-Zimbabwe cricket captain Taylor banned over anti-corruption breaches
Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has been banned from all cricket for three-and-a half years over breaches of the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption code, the world governing body said Friday.
Derby boss Rooney turns down approach from Everton
Derby manager Wayne Rooney said on Friday he turned down the chance to be interviewed by Everton to stay with the financially stricken Championship club.
Tsitsipas dogged by father coaching violation in semi-final collapse
Stefanos Tsitsipas said he has spent "countless hours" talking with his father-coach Apostolos over coaching violations after yet another warning helped trigger a semi-final collapse against Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open Friday.
Medvedev beats Tsitsipas to stand in Nadal's path to Slam greatness
Daniil Medvedev won a tempestuous Australian Open semi-final against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday and will face Rafael Nadal, who is bidding to become the all-time men's Grand Slam leader, in Sunday's final.
Six Nations to trial new scrum law to cut injury risk
Rugby chiefs on Friday announced that a new law designed to improve player safety in the scrum would be trialled during the Six Nations, which starts next month.
China unveils Winter Olympics world leader guest list
China on Friday revealed a list of visiting dignitaries for next week's Winter Olympics that includes the leaders of Russia, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for an event that is being diplomatically shunned by some Western nations.
Berrettini looks ahead after milestones at Open
Matteo Berrettini said he will learn from the experience of playing Grand Slam great Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals at the Australian Open Friday and become a better player.
Pain free, play freer: Late bloomer Collins enjoys time of her life
"No pain, no gain" is a mantra often heard anywhere elite athletes train. Danielle Collins has had more than her fair share of pain on the long road to a first Grand Slam final.
Multi-talented Barty on a mission, with a smile
Multi-talented Ashleigh Barty has been a professiona cricketer, won a golf tournament and collected two tennis Grand Slam titles, with a third beckoning at the Australian Open on Saturday.
Collins looking for 'the zone' to deny Barty Australian Open title
Danielle Collins faces a daunting task in the Australian Open final on Saturday against a world number one who is aiming to become the first homegrown women's champion in 44 years, backed by a fiercely partisan crowd.
Nadal on brink of history after beating Berrettini to reach Open final
Rafael Nadal marched into the final of the Australian Open to be just one match away from becoming the all-time men's Grand Slam leader after overcoming Matteo Berrettini in their semi-final on Friday.
Favourite son Eto'o is pride of Cup of Nations host city Douala
Samuel Eto'o left for Europe to become one of the greatest African footballers of all time but it was in the city of Douala that he first made his name and where residents continue to idolise the former Barcelona superstar.