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Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage, Auger-Aliassime reaches last four

Jannik Sinner stayed on course to defend his ATP Finals title on Friday after seeing off Ben Shelton and completing a perfect group stage, while Felix Auger-Aliassime claimed the last semi-final spot by beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6 (7/4).

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Woltemade sends Germany past Luxembourg in World Cup qualifier

Nick Woltemade scored a brace to send a sluggish Germany past Luxembourg 2-0 away and within touching distance of direct World Cup qualification on Friday.

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Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-1 win over Faroes

Croatia came from behind to beat the Faroe Islands 3-1 in Rijeka on Friday and secure their qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

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Kai Trump makes strides but still misses cut in LPGA debut

Kai Trump conquered her nerves to cap her LPGA debut with a five-over par 75 on Friday and said she'd have plenty of positives to discuss with her grandfather, US President Donald Trump.

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Returning Alldritt blames himself for France axing

Returning France captain Gregory Alldritt on Friday said he was the only one to blame after being dropped by coach Fabien Galthie for last weekend's humbling loss to South Africa.

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England great Anderson says 'weak' Australia still Ashes favourites

James Anderson believes England head into the Ashes as underdogs despite agreeing with former new-ball partner Stuart Broad that Australia are at their "weakest" for the last 15 years.

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Ford urges England to make their own New Zealand history

George Ford insisted on Friday that England won't lack self-belief when they go in search of a rare win over New Zealand at Twickenham.

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Acosta top in Valencia MotoGP practice as Martin returns

Pedro Acosta was fastest in practice for the Valencia Grand Prix on Friday, as Aprilia's Jorge Martin enjoyed a full day back on the bike after injury.

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Spain players on their way to becoming 'legendary': coach De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Friday his squad are on their way to becoming "legendary" like the players that won the country's first World Cup, in 2010, and the 2008 and 2012 European Championships.

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Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage by seeing off Shelton

Jannik Sinner comfortably beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Friday to complete a perfect group stage in his ATP Finals title defence.

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Darge returns to Scotland starting side against Argentina

Rory Darge has been recalled at openside flanker in the only change to the Scotland starting side for Sunday's clash with Argentina at Murrayfield.

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'Battling' McIlroy closes in on Race to Dubai title

Despite struggling with his game, Rory McIlroy once again showed his mastery of the Earth course with a three-under par 69 in Friday's second round keeping the world number two way ahead in the Race to Dubai.

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Heyes says England need fans' help to seal 'massive' New Zealand win

Prop forward Joe Heyes on Friday urged the Twickenham crowd to play their part by roaring England to victory over New Zealand.

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Parker failed drugs test on day of heavyweight defeat - promoter

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker failed a drugs test on October 25, the day of his shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London, his promoter announced Friday.

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Not magic but patience key to Bumrah's bowling masterclass

India's Jasprit Bumrah said his five-wicket haul on Friday in the first Test against South Africa was the product of consistency rather than sorcery.

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Parker failed drugs test before heavyweight clash with Wardley - promoter

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker failed a drug test on October 25, the day before his bout against Fabio Wardley in London, his promoter announced Friday.

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Japan beat Ghana in friendly to build World Cup momentum

Japan beat fellow World Cup qualifiers Ghana 2-0 in a home friendly on Friday to build momentum with just over half a year to go before next year's tournament.

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Santiago Carreras benched as Pumas ring changes for Scotland

Santiago Carreras has been dropped to the bench for Argentina's match against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday, with coach Felipe Contepomi making five changes to the starting XV that overwhelmed Wales last weekend.

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Bumrah claims five as India seize advantage in first South Africa Test

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India bowled out South Africa for 159 to take the opening day honours in the first cricket Test on Friday.

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O'Neill still uncertain over Celtic future

Martin O'Neill remains in the dark over whether he will be in charge for Celtic's next match against St Mirren following reports the Hoops have stepped up their search for a new permanent manager.

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Bumrah bags five as India bowl out South Africa for 159

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India bowled out South Africa for 159 on day one of the first cricket Test on Friday.

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Duckett and Crawley on fire in England Ashes warm-up

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley shared in a 182-run opening stand Friday and Ben Stokes hit 84, but Joe Root and Harry Brook flopped in England's only warm-up game before the Ashes series against Australia.

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Suns scorch depleted Pacers, Hawks hold off Jazz

Phoenix's Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks combined for 65 points as the Suns became the latest NBA team to beat up on the injury hit Indiana Pacers on Thursday, romping to a 133-98 victory.

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Henderson scores three touchdowns as Patriots top Jets

The New England Patriots, powered by two rushing touchdowns and a TD catch by rookie TreVeyon Henderson, beat the New York Jets 27-14 on Thursday to push their NFL winning streak to eight games.

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Curacao thrash Bermuda 7-0 to top World Cup qualifying group as Jamaica held

Curacao closed in on a 2026 World Cup berth on Thursday, routing Bermuda 7-0 to go top of their group in CONCACAF qualifying as Jamaica were held to a 1-1 draw by Trinidad and Tobago.

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Muntz eager to 'unleash weapons' from Fiji backline against France

Fiji fly-half Caleb Muntz says he is relishing the chance to "unleash" his star-studded backline against France in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.

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Galthie's France aim to 'come through' Boks defeat with Fiji match

Fabien Galthie's wounded Six Nations champions France host Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday looking to get over last weekend's humbling loss to four-time Rugby World Cup winners South Africa.

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Itoje summons spirit of 2019 as England bid for New Zealand win

Maro Itoje believes England can emulate one of their best performances when they face New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Australia capable of upsetting 'flat' Irish, says MacNeill

Australia may have lost five of their last six Tests but could cause an upset in Saturday's Autumn international at Lansdowne Road against an Ireland side who are "rather flat and lack a cutting edge", former Irish fullback Hugo MacNeill told AFP.

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Dodgers' Ohtani wins fourth MLB MVP award, Yankees' Judge bags a third

Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to a second straight World Series title, won his fourth Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award on Thursday.

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England stars buy into team-first mantra: Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel insisted England's stars have bought into his team-building ethos after Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden were only given substitute appearances in Thursday's 2-0 win against Serbia.

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Ronaldo red 'nothing to do with me': Ireland coach

Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said Cristiano Ronaldo was wrong to blame him for the red card he suffered as Portugal fell to a World Cup qualifying defeat on Thursday.

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