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Brazil legend Formiga believes next year's Women's World Cup in the country will be "an opportunity to change the lives of countless" players in South America.
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka out-gunned Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to lead the way into the US Open round of 16 on Friday.
Australian Ben Simmons, who missed last season with nagging back injuries, has agreed on a one-year NBA comeback deal with the Sacramento Kings, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Interim Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson hopes his drastically revamped squad can come through some all too familiar "chaos" with a much-improved showing against England in next week's third and final Test in Birmingham.
Billionaire Mark Walter made an improper deal with business partner Earvin "Magic" Johnson after getting the NBA legend's help in purchasing baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a report on Friday.
Everton boss David Moyes expressed his disappointment at being left with a threadbare squad in the final days of the transfer window but is hopeful the Toffees have enough to avoid a relegation battle.
George Russell bounced back to beat his championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli and both Ferraris on their home turf on Friday when he topped the times in second practice for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
Mikel Arteta has reacted to Arsenal's failure to sign a top-class forward during the summer transfer window by insisting he is happy with the squad he has at the Emirates Stadium.
Enzo Maresca believes Enzo Fernandez's winning mentality will fit in nicely at Manchester City after a £125 million ($169 million) move from Chelsea to match the Premier League's transfer record fee.
UFC fighter Song Yadong smiled as he recalled the roaring crowds at his latest win in Shanghai that brought him one step closer to his goal of becoming China's first male champion.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with the additions to his squad despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window and short on depth in some areas.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso hopes everyone at Stamford Bridge can now "move forward" following the protracted sale of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City.
Unai Emery said 17-year-old Brian Madjo's time to shine in the Champions League will come after being left out of Aston Villa's European squad.
Old Firm clashes between arch Glasgow rivals Celtic and Rangers will have no away fans this season after crowd trouble marred a Scottish Cup tie in March.
One look at the constructors championship standings suggests that Cadillac have struggled to get a foothold in their first season in Formula One but new team principal Marcin Budkowski insists that the opening 12 rounds have been "very respectable".
Former world triathlon champion and Olympic medallist Jonny Brownlee has announced his retirement from professional racing.
Mount Everest's most dangerous route and the elite ski mountaineers driven to climb it and ski down are the protagonists of a new documentary at the Venice film festival from the Oscar-winning team behind "Free Solo".
When Katie Taylor began boxing, she sometimes entered junior contests as "K Taylor", her hair tucked beneath her headguard so nobody would realise she was a girl.
Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of his team-mate Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari registered a clear 1-2 to dominate Friday's opening practice on home soil at the Italian Grand Prix.
UFC fighter Song Yadong smiled as he recalled the roaring crowds at his latest win in Shanghai that brought him one step closer to his goal of becoming China's first champion.
India's batting superstar Smriti Mandhana has become the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket after smashing a record-breaking 124 off 64 balls in the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai.
Swiss star Audrey Werro and Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, along with newly-minted world record holders Masai Russell and Alison dos Santos, headline the second half of the two-day Diamond League finals in Brussels on Saturday.
India has gone to great lengths to give its athletes a taste of the accommodation at the Asian Games, temporarily housing them in shipping container-style units to replicate the lodgings in Japan.
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev kept his bid for a first US Open title on track with a gritty five-set victory over Quentin Halys, staying the course as a spate of upsets rocked the men's draw on Thursday.
Top seed Alexander Zverev was put through the late-night ringer once more before booking his place in the third round of the US Open on Friday.
Top seed Alexander Zverev was put through the late-night ringer once more before booking his place in the third round of the US Open on Friday.
Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie said Friday chairman of selectors Aaqib Javed needs to "look at himself in the mirror" with the national team "playing with fear".
A woman referee in South Korea will face a disciplinary hearing over accusations she insulted former Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun by saying she was menstruating, the football association told AFP on Friday.
Gael Monfils took a final Grand Slam bow Thursday night, losing to American Learner Tien in straight sets but basking in a last showering of love from the New York crowd.
Toulouse remain favourites for a record fifth straight title despite a turbulent few months, as the new Top 14 season kicks off this weekend.
Something has to give when Arsenal host Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend, with both teams putting their 100 percent records on the line, while Tottenham are desperate to stop the rot.
South Africa and New Zealand will seek a 2-1 series lead with one Test to play when they clash in Johannesburg on Saturday, after days of verbal sparring over scrums.