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Kagiyama tunes up for Olympics with NHK Trophy win
Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama got his Winter Olympics season off to a winning start with victory at the NHK Trophy on Saturday in his first Grand Prix appearance of the year.
Bucks launch NBA Cup title defense with win over Bulls
The Milwaukee Bucks, fueled by 41 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo, launched their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 victory over Eastern Conference leaders Chicago Bulls on Friday.
Taiwan badminton star Tai Tzu-ying announces retirement
Taiwan's badminton star and Olympic silver medallist Tai Tzu-ying has announced her retirement, saying her era "has come to an end" but that she hopes her spirit stays with fans.
New York City beat Charlotte 3-1 to advance in MLS Cup playoffs
Nicolas Fernandez scored two goals and Alonso Martinez added another to power New York City over Charlotte FC 3-1 on Friday and into the Eastern Conference semi-finals of the MLS Cup playoffs.
MLS Revolution name Mitrovic as new head coach
Marko Mitrovic, who coached United States teams to the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics and this year's FIFA under-20 World Cup, was named coach of the New England Revolution on Friday.
Hamilton faces stewards after more frustration
Lewis Hamilton faced a stewards' investigation after another disappointing day as Ferrari struggled for pace in Friday's qualifying for Saturday's sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
World's tallest teen Rioux sets US college basketball mark
Olivier Rioux, a 19-year-old Canadian recognized as the world's tallest teen, has set another record as the tallest player in United States college basketball for the University of Florida.
Trump pardons three-time World Series champ Strawberry
US President Donald Trump has approved a pardon for former Major League Baseball star Darryl Strawberry, the three-time World Series champion and the White House said Friday.
Verstappen suffers setback in push for fifth title
Max Verstappen's late bid for a fifth drivers world title suffered a setback on Friday when he qualified only sixth for Saturday's sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Wales boss Tandy expects Rees-Zammit to make bench impact against the Pumas
Steve Tandy heads into his first game as Wales coach confident he has done the right thing by recalling Louis Rees-Zammit to a replacement role rather than throwing the wing straight into the starting side for Sunday's clash with Argentina in Cardiff.
Sabalenka beats Anisimova in pulsating WTA Finals semi
World number one Aryna Sabalenka had to dig deep to overcome fourth-seeded Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a high-octane semi-final at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Friday.
MLS Revolution name Mitrovic as hew head coach
Marko Mitrovic, who coached United States teams to the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics and this year's FIFA under-20 World Cup, was named coach of the New England Revolution on Friday.
Norris grabs pole for Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race
Series leader Lando Norris grabbed his first sprint pole position of the season on Friday to keep his title hopes on track as he topped qualifying ahead of Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and his McLaren team-mate and rival Oscar Piastri.
NFL Cowboys mourn death of defensive end Kneeland at 24
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his teammates are hurting in the wake of the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland on Thursday at age 24.
All Blacks 'on edge' to preserve unbeaten Scotland run, says Savea
Ardie Savea says New Zealand will be driven by a desire to maintain an unbeaten record against Scotland when the teams meet at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Alpine say Colapinto contract about talent not money
Alpine re-signed Franco Colapinto for his talent and not the Argentine sponsorship package that supports him, team chief Steve Nielson said on Friday.
Byrne adamant Fiji no longer overawed by England
Fiji coach Mick Byrne believes a landmark 2023 win means his side will be in confident mood when they face England at Twickenham in an Autumn Nations Series international on Saturday.
Rybakina sinks Pegula to reach WTA Finals title match
Elena Rybakina claimed a 10th consecutive victory by defeating Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the championship match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh for the first time.
Kolisi to hit Test century with his children watching
South Africa's history-making captain Siya Kolisi said it was "super special" to become a Test centurion and even more so as his children will be at the Stade de France Saturday when the Springboks play France.
Alex Marquez fastest in practice ahead of Portuguese MotoGP
Alex Marquez posted the fastest time on his Ducati-Gresini in Friday's qualifying practice for the Portuguese MotoGP which was disrupted by light rain.
Contepomi says lead-in to Wales match a 'challenge' for Argentina
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi said the Pumas' schedule has been a "challenge" ahead of their opening Autumn Nations Series international against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday.
Frank says Spurs supporting Udogie through 'terrible situation'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank said Friday the club are doing everything they can to support Destiny Udogie following a "terrible situation" in which the Italian international defender was allegedly threatened with a gun in north London.
Norris on top as McLaren dominate opening Sao Paulo practice
Championship leader Lando Norris produced a fastest late lap to top the times narrowly ahead of his team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri as McLaren dominated Friday's practice at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Guardiola says 'numbers are insane' as he reaches 1,000 games in charge
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admitted Friday he had enjoyed "insane" success as he prepares for the 1,000th game of a spectacular managerial career against Liverpool.
Scotland captain Tuipulotu bids for landmark win over All Blacks
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu says self-belief holds the key to the team's quest to mark 100 years of Murrayfield with a long-awaited first win over rugby giants New Zealand on Saturday.
Genge warns England to beware 'nasty' Fiji at Twickenham
Ellis Genge has told England to prepare themselves for a physical battle against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.
Portugal's Mendes out injured as Neves returns for World Cup qualifiers
Nuno Mendes will miss Portugal's final two World Cup qualifiers, national coach Roberto Martinez said Friday but his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Joao Neves is expected to return.
Fleetwood in tie for lead at halfway stage in Abu Dhabi
Tommy Fleetwood produced another strong round on Friday to head into the weekend at the Abu Dhabi Championship tied for the lead with fellow Englishman Aaron Rai.
Ireland captain Doris 'mentally stronger' after long break
Ireland captain Caelan Doris said on Friday he is "mentally stronger" after a six-month enforced break that included having to sit out the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia because of a shoulder injury.
Maresca defends Chelsea rotation policy after Rooney criticism
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has defended his policy of making regular wholesale changes to his Chelsea team after criticism from Wayne Rooney that his approach is disruptive.
Xhaka 'made me a better coach', says Arsenal boss Arteta
Mikel Arteta said Granit Xhaka had made him a "better coach" as the Arsenal manager prepares to lock horns with the Sunderland captain on Saturday.
Kagiyama takes NHK lead in Japan to kick-start Olympic season
Japan's Yuma Kagiyama took the lead after the NHK Trophy short programme on Friday as he gears up for the Winter Olympics with his first Grand Prix appearance this season.