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Three weeks after his emotional plea for peace in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev still hopes sport can somehow remain aloof from the conflict.
Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood produced an almost perfect captain, vice-captain double-act with determined centuries to lift the West Indies to 288 for four in reply to England's first innings total of 507 for nine declared at stumps on the third day of the second Test at Kensington Oval on Friday.
Leeds staged a dramatic fightback from two goals down to beat 10-man Wolves 3-2 as Luke Ayling's last-gasp strike improved their prospects of avoiding relegation from the Premier League
In-form seventh seed Andrey Rublev powered into the Indian Wells ATP Masters semi-finals on Friday with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Bulgarian veteran Grigor Dimitrov.
Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson is set to join the Cleveland Browns in a shock trade that comes as the NFL star faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, US media reported on Friday.
Top seed Tai Tzu-ying justified her billing at the All England badminton championships with a ruthless quarter-final win over reigning champion Nozomi Okuhara in Birmingham on Friday.
Switzerland's Mujinga Kambundji produced the joint fourth fastest run ever to upset the field and win gold in the women's world indoor 60m in Belgrade on Friday.
Max Verstappen enjoyed an imperious opening day's practice for the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday, but admitted he was checking his mirrors for the much-improved Ferraris.
A downcast, but realistic Lewis Hamilton dismissed his hopes of winning this weekend's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix after struggling to finish ninth in practice on Friday.
World champion Max Verstappen set the fastest time in the second Formula One practice session at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
Rachael Blackmore added another chapter to her history-making exploits as she became the first woman jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband of jumps racing, easing to victory on A Plus Tard on Friday.
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has slammed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta for complaining about the Gunners' crowded fixture schedule.
David Ojabo, a Nigerian-born Scotsman seen as one of the top prospects for next month's NFL Draft, suffered a left ankle injury during a workout for clubs on Friday.
France captain Antoine Dupont said Friday that while the stakes will be high as they try to clinch a first Six Nations title since 2010 against England, "we have to enjoy the moment."
Wales great Alun Wyn Jones has said it is an "honour and privilege" to make yet more rugby union history by becoming the first player to win 150 caps for a single country.
Shakib Al Hasan led a strong Bangladesh batting effort in the first one-day international against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday.
Middlesbrough will donate their share of gate receipts from Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Chelsea to humanitarian aid in Ukraine, the club announced on Friday.
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas followed her historic 500-yard freestyle title by qualifying for Friday's 200-yard freestyle final, shrugging off protesters at the US collegiate women's championships in Atlanta.
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City are capable of surviving the daunting road to a remarkable treble.
Six Scotland players have been disciplined for a breach of team protocols after a night out in Edinburgh following last week's win away to Italy, it emerged Friday.
USA Rugby officials said Friday they will refocus bid plans and seek the 2031 Men's World Cup and 2033 Women's World Cup after a three-day summit with World Rugby leaders.
Ben Stokes was again in the thick of the action as England plucked out two more West Indies wickets and could have had a third with the home side reaching lunch at 114 for three in their first innings on the third day of the second Test at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Friday.
Rachael Blackmore became the first woman jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband of jumps racing, as she eased to victory on A Plus Tard on Friday.
Barcelona were drawn to play Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals of this season's Europa League on Friday, while West Ham United will take on Lyon.
Cuban triple jumper Lazaro Martinez upset Olympic champion Pedro Pichardo to claim the opening gold of the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade on Friday.
Three one-day internationals and a Twenty20 match between Pakistan and the visiting Australians later this month are being moved from Rawalpindi to Lahore because of domestic politics, the interior minister said Friday.
Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez suffered a high-speed crash in second practice for the Indonesian Grand Prix on Friday as title-holder Fabio Quartararo roared back to go quickest.
Australia suffered a major setback Friday ahead of their must-win World Cup qualifier against Japan next week with coach Graham Arnold testing positive for Covid-19.
Pace bowler Shamilia Connell collapsed while fielding for the West Indies at the Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand on Friday and was taken from the ground in an ambulance.
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz toppled defending Indian Wells champion Cameron Norrie to reach his first ATP Masters semi-final on Thursday and a dream matchup with idol Rafael Nadal.
Repsol Honda's Pol Espargaro defied testing conditions to go fastest in opening practice on Friday for the first Indonesian Grand Prix in 25 years.
Nick Kyrgios lashed out when questioned about a frustration-fueled fling of his racquet that sent a ballboy ducking for cover on Thursday after the Australian's crushing loss to Rafael Nadal at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters.