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Alcaraz romps into US Open fourth round, Rybakina advances

Carlos Alcaraz surged into the fourth round of the US Open on Friday as Novak Djokovic and defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka aimed to keep their title bids on track.

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Alcaraz mows down Darderi to reach US Open last 16

Carlos Alcaraz coasted into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday with a straight-sets win despite sparking fitness concerns as he received treatment for a knee issue.

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Schwarber hits historic four homers but misses rare shot at five

Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber blasted a record-tying four home runs in a single Major League Baseball game, but regretted missing out on a rare chance to smash a fifth homer.

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Injury doubt Tonali picked by Gattuso for Italy's World Cup qualifiers

Sandro Tonali is fit to play in Italy's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Israel after recovering from a shoulder injury in time to be picked in Gennaro Gattuso's first Azzurri squad on Friday.

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Spurs sign Dutch midfielder Simons in boost for new boss Frank

Tottenham Hotspur on Friday signed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a boost for new manager Thomas Frank.

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Rybakina routs Raducanu to advance at US Open

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina demolished Britain's Emma Raducanu to reach the fourth round of the US Open for the first time on Friday.

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Martin says Rangers remain supportive despite woeful start

Rangers' under-fire boss Russell Martin insists he retains the support of his club's owners ahead of Sunday's crucial clash with Old Firm rivals Celtic.

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Ayuso triumphs in Vuelta stage seven, Traen keeps red jersey

Spaniard Juan Ayuso powered to stage seven Vuelta a Espana victory on Friday, securing a third straight victory for Team UAE.

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Goalkeepers still posing problems for Man City boss Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has still to determine the identity of his first-choice goalkeeper, with the Manchester City manager uncertain who will be between the posts when his side face Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday.

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Forest boss Nuno plans Marinakis talks after transfer issues

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo plans peace talks with the club's owner Evangelos Marinakis during the international break in a bid to heal the rift from their transfer row.

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Norris sets early pace at Dutch Grand Prix practice

McLaren's Lando Norris laid down the gauntlet at the Dutch Grand Prix Friday, topping both practice sessions in challenging stop-start conditions that saw a series of driver errors and disruptions.

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Bargell tackles medical challenge and starts for US at Women's Rugby World Cup

When Cass Bargell had her large intestine removed four years ago, her surgeon was adamant she would play rugby again, even with an ostomy bag.

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Vardy in talks to sign for Serie A outfit Cremonese: source

Jamie Vardy is in talks for a potential move to Serie A team Cremonese, a source at the promoted club confirmed to AFP on Friday.

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Arteta concerned by Saka injuries after latest hamstring blow

Mikel Arteta said Bukayo Saka's recurring hamstring injuries are a "big concern" after the Arsenal winger was ruled out for at least two weeks.

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Tuchel apologised to Bellingham over 'repulsive' blast

England boss Thomas Tuchel has apologised to Jude Bellingham after describing the Real Madrid star's on-pitch behaviour as "repulsive".

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Garnacho arrives at Chelsea as £40 m move from Man Utd moves closer

Alejandro Garnacho has arrived at Chelsea's training ground in advance of his reported £40 million ($54 million) move from Manchester United, Blues boss Enzo Maresca said Friday.

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'Sometimes I want to quit' says troubled Man Utd boss Amorim

Ruben Amorim admitted he has thought about quitting Manchester United as the under-fire boss revealed he sometimes "hates" his players.

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Crystal Palace to face Dynamo Kyiv, Strasbourg in Conference League

Crystal Palace will face Dynamo Kyiv and Strasbourg in this season's UEFA Conference League as the London club learned their fate Friday for their first ever European campaign.

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Europa League draw throws up Forest rematch with Malmo

Nottingham Forest were handed a reunion with Swedish side Malmo on their long-awaited return to continental competition as Friday's draw for this season's Europa League threw up a repeat of the sides' clash in the 1979 European Cup final.

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Rooney reckons 'something is broken' at Amorim's Man Utd

Wayne Rooney believes Ruben Amorim's remarks following Manchester United's shock League Cup loss at Grimsby prove "something is broken" at the club.

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McLaren set pace in first practice at Dutch Grand Prix

McLaren set out their stall as the team to beat at the first practice session of the Dutch Grand Prix Friday, their two drivers setting the early pace in tricky conditions.

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'Money': Bayern's Kompany laments Premier League spending power

Bayern manager Vincent Kompany on Friday lamented the spending power of Premier League clubs, as reports emerged of one-time Munich target Nick Woltemade signing with Newcastle.

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Alexander-Arnold dropped by England for World Cup qualifiers

Trent Alexander-Arnold was dropped by England as coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday handed first call-ups to Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.

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Howe vows Newcastle won't make 'poor' transfer decisions

Eddie Howe has promised Newcastle will not make "poor" transfer decisions as German international Nick Woltemade's impending arrival opens the way for Alexander Isak to join Liverpool.

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Max Verstappen: fan favourite but -- for once -- not race favourite

It is simply impossible to avoid Max Verstappen at Zandvoort aan Zee, the seaside resort that hosts the Dutch Grand Prix.

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Tukuafu returns for women's rugby world champions New Zealand against Japan

Kennedy Tukuafu will make her first Test appearance since July after being named in a much-changed New Zealand side for the reigning champions' Women's Rugby World Cup pool match against Japan in Exeter on Sunday.

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Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce after Champions League exit

Fenerbahce on Friday sacked Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho after they failed to make the lucrative Champions League league phase, the Turkish club said in a statement.

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Outdoor athletics season should be longer, says Coe

The outdoor season for athletes, welfare concerns notwithstanding, should be stretched longer than it currently is, according to World Athletics president Sebastian Coe.

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Late-night Paul battles through at US Open in 1:46 am finish

Tommy Paul survived a brutal five-set epic that finished at 1:46 am to fight his way past Nuno Borges and into the third round of the US Open early Friday.

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Sinner on the march as Swiatek, tearful Gauff toil at US Open

Reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner charged into the third round of the US Open on Thursday as Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek battled to keep their title bids intact.

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Celtic and Rangers seek Old Firm tonic for Champions League trauma

Celtic and Rangers head into Sunday's Old Firm clash still licking their wounds from humiliating Champions League exits that have left fans of both Scottish giants venting their anger.

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Aussie Rules player latest found with concussion-linked brain disease

A former Australian Rules player has posthumously been diagnosed with a brain disease linked to repeated head trauma, his mother saying Friday she hoped some good would come out of the finding.

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