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Sri Lanka crash to record low Test total of 42 in South Africa

Fast bowler Marco Jansen took 7-13 as South Africa skittled Sri Lanka for just 42 in their first innings on the second day of the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.

Lampard appointed Coventry manager

Frank Lampard was appointed manager of Championship side Coventry City on Thursday as the former England midfielder aims to rebuild his coaching career.

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Veteran Le Cam leads Vendee Globe as Sorel is first to quit

Veteran skipper Jean Le Cam moved to the front of the pack of the Vendee Globe solo non-stop round the world yacht race on Saturday, the sixth day of racing.

Bagnaia on pole for Barcelona MotoGP, Martin fourth

Francesco Bagnaia took his third successive pole position, his sixth of the season, as he booked his place on Saturday at the head of the grid for this weekend's Barcelona MotoGP.

Rauf takes four as Pakistan hold Australia to 147-9 in 2nd T20

Haris Rauf took 4-22 as Pakistan restricted Australia to 147-9 in the second game of their T20 series at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Wales take on Australia desperate for victory to avoid unwanted record

Under-pressure Wales take on a resurgent Australia in Cardiff on Sunday desperate to avoid becoming a footnote in Welsh rugby history for all the wrong reasons.

Tyson beaten by Youtuber Paul in heavyweight return

Mike Tyson's controversial return to boxing ended in a one-sided defeat on Friday, with Youtuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul cruising to victory by unanimous decision against the heavyweight icon in Texas.

Taylor holds off bloodied Serrano to retain undisputed crown

Ireland's Katie Taylor defended her undisputed junior-welterweight crown in controversial fashion on Friday with a unanimous points victory over bloodied Puerto Rican rival Amanda Serrano.

Hoilett gives Canada win in Suriname as Mexico lose to Honduras

Junior Hoilett struck an 81st-minute winner as Canada earned a 1-0 victory at Suriname in their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final on Friday while Mexico fell 2-0 at Honduras.

Davis, James spark Lakers over Spurs while Cavs stay perfect

Anthony Davis scored 40 points and LeBron James made more history to spark the Los Angeles Lakers over San Antonio 120-115 on Friday, launching their bid to defend the NBA Cup.

Uruguay end winless run with dramatic late win over Colombia

Manuel Ugarte grabbed a dramatic last-gasp winner as Uruguay ended a five-match winless streak with a thrilling 3-2 win over Colombia in South American World Cup qualifying on Friday.

Max potential: 10 years since a teenage Verstappen wowed in Macau

The Macau Grand Prix, back for its 71st edition this weekend, is renowned as the proving ground for young motorsport talent and exactly 10 years ago the eyes of the world were on a teenage Max Verstappen as he arrived in the southern Chinese city.

Ireland won 'ugly', says relieved Farrell

Ireland coach Andy Farrell said he would take Friday's edgy 22-19 win over Argentina as they had managed to achieve something they had failed to do in the defeat by New Zealand and that was "win ugly".

England's Hull grabs lead over No.1 Korda at LPGA Annika

England's Charley Hull fired a four-under-par 66 to grab a two-stroke lead over top-ranked Nelly Korda after Friday's darkness-halted second round of the LPGA Annika tournament.

Kosovo players walk off in Romania after 'Serbia' chants, game abandoned

A Nations League game between Romania and Kosovo in Bucharest was abandoned on Friday in injury time after fans in the crowd shouted "Serbia!".

Kosovo players walk off in Romania game after 'Serbia' chants

A Nations League game between Romania and Kosovo in Bucharest was suspended on Friday in injury time after fans in the crowd shouted "Serbia!".

Nervy Irish edge Argentina in Test nailbiter

Ireland rebounded from defeat to New Zealand by edging Argentina 22-19 in a nailbiting one-off rugby union Test at Lansdowne Road on Friday.

Ronaldo at double as Portugal reach Nations League quarters, Spain win

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark.

Ronaldo shines as Portugal rout Poland to reach Nations League last-eight

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal staged a second-half supershow to crush Poland 5-1 and reach the Nations League quarter-finals on Friday.

Spain beat Denmark to seal Nations League group win

Ayoze Perez inspired Nations League holders Spain to a 2-1 win at Denmark on Friday to clinch top spot in Group A4.

Former AFCON champions Ghana bow out as minnows Comoros qualify

Leicester City striker Jordan Ayew scored for Ghana in a 1-1 draw with Angola on Friday, but could not prevent the four-time champions becoming the biggest casualties of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Poland, Britain reach BJK Cup quarter-finals

World number two Iga Swiatek defeated Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 to take Poland into the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals on Friday with a 2-0 victory over hosts Spain.

India in record six-hitting spree to rout South Africa

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma hit centuries as India thrashed South Africa by 135 runs in the fourth and final Twenty20 international at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.

George tells England to prepare for rugby 'war' against Springboks

Jamie George has told England to brace themselves for a "brutal battle" in a rugby "war" with world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

Pogba's Juve contract terminated despite doping ban reduction

Paul Pogba's Juventus career is over after the Serie A club announced on Friday that the France midfielder's contract had been terminated even though his doping ban was cut to 18 months on appeal.

Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track series to have LA final

The new four-meet Grand Slam Track circuit will culminate in Los Angeles on June 27-29 next year, organisers of the athletics series founded by four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson announced on Friday.

Kagiyama, Yoshida put Japan on top at Finland Grand Prix

Japanese figure skaters Yuma Kagiyama and Hana Yoshida led the Finland Grand Prix after convincing short programme performances in Helsinki on Friday.

Alcaraz eyeing triumphant Davis Cup farewell for Nadal after ATP Finals exit

Carlos Alcaraz said he was hoping to make Rafael Nadal's tennis farewell at the Davis Cup Finals a victorious one after he was dumped out of the ATP Finals at the group stage with a straight-sets defeat to Alexander Zverev on Friday.

India go on record six-hitting spree against South Africa

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma hit centuries as India went on a six-hitting spree in the fourth and final Twenty20 international against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.

France skipper Dupont says All Blacks 'back to their best'

France captain Antoine Dupont believes "legendary" New Zealand have returned to their best ahead of the teams' clash on Saturday.

Bagnaia strikes late in Barcelona practice to edge title rival Martin

Francesco Bagnaia struck the first psychological blow when he put up the fastest practice time Friday at the start of the final weekend of his MotoGP title showdown with Jorge Martin.

High-ball hero Steward ready to 'front up' against South Africa

Freddie Steward says there is more to his game than being good under the high ball but understands that is why he is back in the England side to face world champions South Africa on Saturday.

Swiatek, Linette take Poland past Spain into BJK Cup quarter-finals