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Neuer to miss German Cup final in latest injury setback
Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern Munich's German Cup final clash with Stuttgart on Saturday with a calf strain, the latest injury setback for the veteran goalkeeper.
Palmer, Foden left out of England World Cup squad
Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile names excluded by Thomas Tuchel from England's World Cup squad on Friday.
Foden, Palmer to miss out on England World Cup squad - reports
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are among a number of high-profile names that are set to miss out on Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Dynasties clash as Barcelona and Lyon face off in Women's Champions League final
The two dominant forces in European women's football over the last decade go head-to-head in Saturday's Champions League final as Barcelona take on Lyon in Oslo, with the Catalans facing up to the potential end of an era while their opponents target a record-extending ninth title.
North Korean women deny 'rough' play ahead of Asian club final
The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years said his players were not "rough" as they prepare for Saturday's Asian Women's Champions League final.
Uno targets Olympics in figure skating comeback
Japan's former world champion figure skater Shoma Uno said Friday he was coming out of retirement and targeting an Olympic spot in ice dance with partner Marin Honda.
Bayern hope to avoid 'bitter' end as spoilers Stuttgart await in German Cup
Bayern Munich face holders Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday knowing defeat will sour what had been one of their most promising seasons in recent memory.
What to look out for in final La Liga weekend
La Liga draws to a close this weekend with several matters still to be resolved, even though Hansi Flick's Barcelona have already been crowned champions.
Five stars ready to light up the World Cup
Form and fitness concerns are hanging over some of football's biggest names just three weeks before the World Cup kicks off.
Second-half surge carries Knicks past Cavs for 2-0 NBA East lead
The New York Knicks used an explosive third-quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Women's Tour Down Under to run alongside men's race
The season-opening Tour Down Under will next year become the first WorldTour race to hold men's and women's stages on the same course, on the same day, and over the same distance, organisers said Friday.
Leinster seek 5th title to derail Bordeaux-Begles Champions Cup defence
Holders Bordeaux-Begles are aiming to establish themselves as one of club rugby's dynasties when they face four-time winners Leinster in the Champions Cup final on Saturday in Bilbao, Spain.
Law changes and innovations to look out for at the World Cup
In 1970 it was the introduction of yellow and red cards. In 2018 VAR made its World Cup debut, while in Qatar in 2022 a FIFA directive to referees led to huge extensions to the amount of stoppage time played in games.
Enhanced Games: the 'Steroid Olympics' hit Las Vegas
The first-ever Enhanced Games -- widely dubbed the "Steroid Olympics" -- take place Sunday in Las Vegas, where elite sprinters, swimmers and weightlifters will vie for world records while taking banned performance-enhancing drugs.
'Fire in belly' as Kurtley Beale set for Super Rugby milestone
Kurtley Beale says he still has "fire in the belly" as the veteran Australian back readies to move past All Blacks great Aaron Smith and become the third most-capped Super Rugby player.
Middlesbrough face Hull in football's richest game after 'spygate' row
Middlesbrough and Hull will meet in the richest game in world football at Wembley on Saturday, competing for a place in the Premier League in a match overshadowed by Southampton's "spygate" saga.
Spain's Juan Mata named A-League player of the year
Juan Mata has been voted Australia's A-League player of the year as the veteran Spanish World Cup winner enjoys a late career resurgence.
Haaland and Odegaard lead Norway's World Cup hopes after 28-year absence
Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard headline Norway's World Cup squad, which was announced in a video by the country's King Harald V on Thursday.
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after illness: statement
NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup series champion regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever drivers, died Thursday aged 41, his family confirmed in a joint statement.
Russell says Montreal 'just another race' as pressure mounts
George Russell said on Thursday that this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix is "just another race" for him, even though he has been trailing teenage Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in recent races.
'Hungry' Palou starts from pole in pursuit of second straight Indy 500 triumph
Alex Palou is "hungrier than ever" as he starts from pole on Sunday in pursuit of a second straight Indianapolis 500 triumph to further his bid for a fourth straight IndyCar series crown.
Southampton sanctions explained as ruling documents released
Southampton were expelled from the promotion play-off because a fine would have been insignificant if they had won promotion to the Premier League, said documents from the Independent Disciplinary Commission released on Thursday.
Ronaldo strikes twice to end long wait for Saudi title
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday, ending his long wait for domestic silverware.
World Cup could make football 'mainstream' in co-host Canada
Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the tournament will finally give the sport the cultural prominence it deserves.
Thousands line streets to celebrate Villa's Europa triumph
Aston Villa fans turned out in their thousands on Thursday to celebrate the English side's Europa League final triumph -- their first silverware in 30 years.
Clinical Gujarat end Chennai IPL hopes with 89-run win
Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs with a clinical all round performance in Ahmedabad Thursday.
Maguire 'shocked' to be omitted from England World Cup squad
England defender Harry Maguire said Thursday he was "shocked and gutted" to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad.
Ineos-owned Nice in disarray before French Cup final against Lens
Nice can win a first trophy in almost three decades when they play Lens in Friday's French Cup final, but the Ineos-owned club are in disarray and more preoccupied with maintaining their top-flight status.
Belgium's Segaert snatches Giro 12th stage, Eulalio stays in pink
Alec Segaert won the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday after a surprise late attack denied the sprinters their chance of a bunch finish, as his teammate Afonso Eulalio again stayed in the overall lead.
Senegal have 'big dreams' for 2026 World Cup
Senegal have "big dreams" to "achieve great things" at the 2026 World Cup, coach Pape Thiaw said Thursday as he unveiled an expanded 28-man squad for next month's tournament.
Arteta on BBQ duty as Arsenal clinched Premier League title
Mikel Arteta said he was barbecuing alone in his garden when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League this week.
Guardiola's Premier League legacy carried forward by Spanish coaches
Pep Guardiola's expected departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, but a strong Spanish influence remains on the Premier League thanks to an array of talented coaches.