Kimmich doubles up as Germany cruise past Luxembourg
Joshua Kimmich scored twice as Germany won 4-0 against a 10-man Luxembourg in their World Cup qualifier in Sinsheim on Friday.
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Mbappe on target as France see off Azerbaijan
France moved three points closer to qualification for next year's World Cup with Kylian Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin all on target in a comfortable 3-0 Group D win over Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Friday.
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NFL begins review of Giants QB Dart concussion protocol
The NFL launched an investigation on Friday into how league concussion protocol was applied to New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart in the club's Thursday home victory over Philadelphia.
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From tears to triumph: Sasaki powering Dodgers towards World Series
Roki Sasaki's first appearance at Dodger Stadium ended in tears. His first season in Major League Baseball could end in triumph.
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Nobel institute to probe possible leaks over peace prize
The Norwegian Nobel Institute will investigate whether leaks preceded Friday's award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado because of suspicious betting.
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Bruised hand in sparring postpones Fundora's title bout
World super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora suffered a bruised hand during a sparring session that forced postponement of his scheduled title defense against fellow American Keith Thurman, promoters said Friday.
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Trump threatens to scrap Xi talks and hit China with 'massive' tariffs
US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to cancel an upcoming summit with Xi Jinping and hit China with "massive" tariffs after Beijing imposed export curbs on rare earth minerals.
Read moreMelania Trump says Putin talks secured return of Ukraine war kids
US First Lady Melania Trump said Friday she had secured the release of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia after establishing an extraordinary back channel of communication with President Vladimir Putin.
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Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card, Benin snatch key win
Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while minnows Benin built a two-point lead in the 'group of death'.
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White House says 'substantial' shutdown layoffs have begun
The White House said Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal workers as President Donald Trump sought to amp up pressure on opposition Democrats to end a government shutdown that has crippled public services.
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