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Postecoglou 'hopeful' Son will return for Spurs against Palace

Ange Postecoglou says he is "half hopeful" that captain Son Heung-min will return on Sunday as he makes plans for Tottenham's showdown with Manchester United in the Europa League final.

Flick wants 'dominant' Barca in vital Liga Clasico

Hansi Flick called on his Barcelona players to brush off their Champions League semi-final elimination and bounce back strongly against Real Madrid on Sunday in a vital La Liga Clasico.

Quartararo pips Marquez brothers to pole at home French MotoGP

Home rider Fabio Quartararo secured his second successive pole by smashing the Le Mans lap record in qualifying on Saturday at the French MotoGP.

Mitchell magic as Cavs down Pacers, Nuggets silence Thunder in overtime

Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a crucial 126-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday, as the Denver Nuggets beat Oklahoma City in an overtime thriller.

Fijian Drua grieve death of Castres winger Raisuqe

Fijian Drua players were deeply affected by the death of former Fiji international Josaia Raisuqe, its captain and coach said, contributing to their defeat to the Auckland Blues and ending their Super Rugby play-off hopes.

Spieth seeks career Slam as rivals ponder Rory Slam chances

Inspired by Rory McIlroy completing a career Grand Slam at the Masters, Jordan Spieth hopes to finish his own career Slam in next week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.

Major difference for McIlroy at PGA after winning Masters

Rory McIlroy says winning the Masters to complete a long-sought career Grand Slam will change how he feels going into other majors, starting at next week's PGA Championship.

Top-ranked Korda shares LPGA Americas lead in repeat bid

Defending champion Nelly Korda birdied three of her last five holes, thriving in rain while rivals struggled, to share the lead after Friday's second round of the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open.

Guardiola says Man City season has been toughest in management

Pep Guardiola admits this season has been the toughest of his 16-year managerial career as Manchester City's Premier League title challenge collapsed and they exited the Champions League early.

Timberwolves launch probe after fan's 'racially charged' abuse

The Minnesota Timberwolves have launched an investigation after a fan was accused of making racially charged comments at Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green during their NBA playoff clash, the team said Friday.

Giro over for Landa after high-speed opening stage crash

Spanish cyclist Mikel Landa has been forced out of the Giro d'Italia after fracturing vertebrae in his back after a high-speed crash in Friday's opening stage.

FIFA Women's World Cup expanded to 48 teams from 2031

The Women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams, like the men's competition, starting with the 2031 edition, FIFA announced on Friday.

Mitchell leads, Lowry charges and Rory five back at rainy Truist

Keith Mitchell clung to a one-stroke lead after Friday's rainy second round of the PGA Tour Truist Championship with Shane Lowry making a charge and Rory McIlroy five adrift.

Gauff holds nerve to join Sabalenka in Italian Open third round

Coco Gauff survived a scare at this year's Italian Open, coming back from a set down to beat qualifier Victoria Mboko 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 as Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz both cruised through their opening matches.

Fallen giant Hamburg close in on top-flight redemption

Fallen German giants Hamburg are on the cusp of a return to the Bundesliga, seven years after a first-ever relegation shook the club's foundations.

Spurs will show no fear against Man Utd in Europa League final: Van de Ven

Micky van de Ven says Tottenham will show no fear when they face Premier League rivals Manchester United in the Europa League final later this month.

Woods, 16-year-old Charlie, misses out in US Open qualifier

It's going to be at least another year before 16-year-old Charlie Woods, the son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, will be playing in the US Open.

La Rochelle head coach O'Gara suspended for five weeks

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has been suspended for five weeks for "actions against a match official", the French Rugby Federation said on Friday.

Fulham boss Silva refuses to rule out Saudi switch

Fulham manager Marco Silva has refused to rule out a move to Saudi Arabia after being linked with Al Hilal.

Pedersen wins opening stage of Giro d'Italia in Albania

Denmark's Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek won the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday, a 160km dash over rugged hills ending with two loops of downtown Tirana, as Albania hosts the first three days of this edition.

Pedersen wins opening stage of Giro d'Italia

Denmark's Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek won the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday, a 160km dash over rugged hills ending with two loops of downtown Tirana, as Albania hosts the first three days of this edition.

Marc Marquez sets Le Mans lap record in French MotoGP practice

Six-time world champion Marc Marquez broke the lap record at Le Mans to post the quickest time in practice for the French MotoGP on Friday.

Guardiola tells Man City stars to question their hunger after troubled season

Pep Guardiola wants Erling Haaland and his Manchester City team-mates to question if they played with enough hunger during their troubled season

Arteta wants Arsenal to use Liverpool guard of honour as title fuel

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the frustration of having to give champions Liverpool a guard of honour on Sunday as fuel to win the Premier League title next season after admitting they have gone "backwards" this term.

Alonso confirms exit from Leverkusen at end of season

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso confirmed Friday he will leave the club at the end of the season, amid reports linking him to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Maresca ready for Chelsea's 'huge' Newcastle test

Enzo Maresca has backed Chelsea's revitalised midfield to make the difference in Sunday's crucial clash with top five rivals Newcastle.

Alcaraz, Sabalenka cruise to wins at the Italian Open

Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his bid for a first Italian Open title by cruising past Serbian qualifier Dusan Lajovic 6-3, 6-3 in Rome on Friday.

Amorim admits Man Utd 'problems' despite reaching Europa League final

Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United have "so many problems" and deserve criticism despite storming into the Europa League final with a 7-1 aggregate victory over Athletic Bilbao.

Xabi Alonso confirms exit from Bayer Leverkusen at season's end