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Estonia's Petrokina claims 'dream' women's European figure skating gold
Estonia's Niina Petrokina produced a personal best to claim the women's title at the figure skating European championships in front of her home fans in Tallinn on Friday.
Silicon Valley group buy £145mln stake in Hundred's Lord's franchise - reports
Technology billionaires are among investors who have purchased a 49 percent stake in the Lord's-based franchise in English cricket's Hundred competition for a reported fee worth £145 million ($180 million).
Barkley set to be difference maker in Super Bowl rematch
Two years on from their three-point win over Philadelphia in the Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs face a rematch with the Eagles but with a big difference this time.
Coe hopeful with IOC vote finishing line in sight
Sebastian Coe said on Friday he feels he has a fighting chance of becoming the next leader of the Olympic movement after he and his rivals faced an intense day of presentations.
Negri urges Italy to maintain Six Nations progress
Sebastian Negri has said Italy should welcome the burden of expectation as they head into the Six Nations looking to improve on their best return in the competition.
NHL and union agree on three years of salary cap boosts
The National Hockey League and NHL Players' Association announced an agreement on Friday on salary cap rises for the next three seasons after record revenues last season.
Aston Villa's Duran joins Saudi club Al Nassr for reported £64 mln
Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on Friday in a deal worth a reported £64 million ($79 million).
NBA bans Detroit's Stewart one game for repeated flagrant fouls
Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Friday for repeated flagrant fouls this season, the league announced.
India clinch T20 series against England amid concussion sub row
Fast bowler Harshit Rana came in as a controversial concussion substitute for his T20 debut and returned figures of 3-33 to help India clinch the series against England on Friday.
Postecoglou hopes for end to 'vicious cycle' of Tottenham injuries
Ange Postecoglou admits Tottenham's "vicious cycle" of injuries has hampered his attempt to get the troubled club back on track.
Vinicius says wants 'many more years' at Real Madrid
Vinicius has silenced rumours about a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, saying he wanted to stay at Real Madrid for "many more years" in an interview published on Friday.
India clinch T20 series but concussion sub talking point
Fast bowler Harshit Rana came in as a controversial concussion substitute for his T20 debut and returned figures of 3-33 to help India clinch the series against England on Friday.
Italian favourites take ice dancing lead at figure skating European
Italy's Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri opened their bid for a third consecutive European title by leading the ice dance rhythm dance at the European figure skating championships on Friday.
Russell says Scotland have 'mindset' of Six Nations title contenders
Finn Russell is confident Scotland now have the right mental approach to challenge for the Six Nations title as they prepare for Saturday's opener against Italy.
Pandya, Dube lift India to 181-9 in fourth T20 against England
Blazing fifties from Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube helped India recover from early setbacks to reach 181-9 in the fourth T20 international against England on Friday.
Gavi extends Barcelona contract until 2030
Spanish international midfielder Pablo Paez Gavira, known as Gavi, has extended his contract with La Liga giants Barcelona until June 2030, the club announced on Friday.
Arsenal target Watkins wants to stay at Villa: Emery
Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins wants to stay at Aston Villa after Arsenal reportedly made a bid for the England striker this week.
Amorim praises Garnacho revival after Man Utd snub
Ruben Amorim says Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has won him over by changing "everything" since the Argentinian was dropped for the derby win against Manchester City.
No Guardiola rift despite Man City rivalry, says Arsenal boss Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists there is no rift with his old friend Pep Guardiola ahead of the Gunners' latest high-stakes battle against Manchester City on Sunday.
Ireland captain Doris set for 'ultimate test' against England in Six Nations
Ireland captain Caelan Doris expects his side to face the "ultimate test" when they launch their bid for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title against England in Dublin on Saturday.
Maresca says Chelsea form hit by transfer talk
Enzo Maresca says transfer speculation has "100 percent" contributed to Chelsea's mid-season slump, predicting there will be comings and goings in the final days of the January window.
France forward Ikone leaves Fiorentina for Como
France international forward Jonathan Ikone has been loaned by Fiorentina to rival Serie A side Como with an option to buy, his new club said Friday.
Guardiola fears Man City burnout with Real clash looming
Pep Guardiola fears Manchester City's bid to knock holders Real Madrid out of the Champions League will be hampered by the gruelling demands of the Premier League schedule.
US skating great Dick Button dies aged 95
US figure skating great Dick Button, a two-time Olympic champion whose technical prowess revolutionised the sport has died aged 95, US Figure Skating announced.
Roma face Porto in Europa League play-offs, Man Utd learn possible opponents
Former winners Porto were drawn Friday to face Claudio Ranieri's Roma in the standout tie of the Europa League knockout phase play-offs, while Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were among the clubs to discover their potential opponents in the last 16.
Slot urges Salah to sign new Liverpool deal after Saudi links
Arne Slot has urged Mohamed Salah to sign a new contract with Liverpool, advising the Egypt star against a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.
Man City face Real Madrid in pick of Champions League play-off ties
Reigning champions Real Madrid will face 2023 winners Manchester City in the plum tie of the play-off round of this season's Champions League, following Friday's draw.
Ford 'thrilled' by decision to return to Le Mans in 2027
Ford announced on Friday its return to the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2027 in the premier Hypercar category with a prototype which will compete in the World Auto Endurance Championship (WEC).
Ex-AC Milan boss Paulo Fonseca named new Lyon coach
Former AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca was handed the reins at Ligue 1 side Lyon on Friday following the departure of Pierre Sage.
Downpour halts Sri Lanka Test as Australia tighten grip
Incessant afternoon rain forced an early end to day three of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Friday, with the visitors leading by 518 and former home skipper Dinesh Chandimal waging a lone battle on 63.
Crowds welcome sumo's newest grand champion in ancient ceremony
Drums thundered and priests chanted as sumo's newest grand champion strode onto the public stage Friday in a ceremony to mark his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's highest rank.
Chandimal wages lone battle as Australia tighten grip on first Test
Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal was waging a lone battle on 63 with Australia ahead by 518 runs and tightening their grip on the first Test before rain forced early lunch Friday.