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Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison

Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison

A US court sentenced rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel to 14 years in prison for involvement in a billion-dollar Malaysia scam that funneled money into American politics, his lawyer confirmed Friday.

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England's Dingwall out of Argentina clash

England's Dingwall out of Argentina clash

England were forced into a late change Friday to their starting side to play Argentina at Twickenham, with Max Ojomoh replacing the injured Fraser Dingwall at inside centre.

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French skater Siao Him Fa leads at ISU Finlandia Trophy

French skater Siao Him Fa leads at ISU Finlandia Trophy

French skater Adam Siao Him Fa took the lead at the Finlandia Trophy, the final stop on the ISU figure skating Grand Prix circuit, after Friday's opening short programme in Helsinki.

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Bangladesh quake kills nine, injures hundreds

Bangladesh quake kills nine, injures hundreds

A powerful earthquake struck outside Bangladesh's crowded capital Dhaka on Friday, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 300, authorities said.

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Irish captain Doris says 'a lot on the line' in South Africa Test

Irish captain Doris says 'a lot on the line' in South Africa Test

Ireland captain Caelan Doris said Saturday's Autumn Nations Series Test with world champions South Africa it is not an end of year friendly but a match with "a lot on the line".

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Zelensky rebuffs US plan to end war, says won't 'betray' Ukraine

Zelensky rebuffs US plan to end war, says won't 'betray' Ukraine

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday warned he will not "betray" his country as he pushed back on a US plan to end the war on terms favourable to Moscow, acknowledging he risked losing Washington as an ally.

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Tuipulotu keeps Scotland place as Townsend makes 14 changes for Tonga

Tuipulotu keeps Scotland place as Townsend makes 14 changes for Tonga

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was the only player to keep his place in the starting team as coach Gregor Townsend made 14 changes for Sunday's Autumn Nations Series clash with Tonga at Murrayfield

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Spotlight on All Blacks coach Robertson ahead of Wales season-ender

Spotlight on All Blacks coach Robertson ahead of Wales season-ender

The All Blacks might be sitting pretty as the world's second rated team, but coach Scott Robertson finds himself under intense scrutiny from the rugby-mad New Zealand public and its exacting demands.

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Man Utd forward Sesko out 'for a few weeks'

Man Utd forward Sesko out 'for a few weeks'

Benjamin Sesko will be out of action "for a few weeks" after hurting his knee before the international break, manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday.

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Gabriel faces 'weeks' out of action in major blow for Arsenal

Gabriel faces 'weeks' out of action in major blow for Arsenal

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes will be out of action for "weeks" after picking up an injury during international duty, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday.

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