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Brumbies lament costly loss in pursuit of first Super Rugby title since 2004
Frustrated coach Stephen Larkham says his ACT Brumbies "missed an opportunity" by losing to the Canterbury Crusaders, leaving an arduous path to win their first Super Rugby title in 21 years.

Djokovic, Sinner continue Paris quests as Gauff eyes week two
Novak Djokovic will have to share the spotlight in his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam as the Serb plays his French Open third-round match during the UEFA Champions League final.

PSG and Inter Milan set for Champions League final showdown
Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan will lock horns in Saturday's Champions League final with the French side hoping to win European club football's biggest prize for the first time and the Italians eyeing their fourth title.

Chevron champ Saigo takes three-shot US Women's Open lead
Mao Saigo took aim at a second straight major title on Friday, firing a six-under-par 66 to grab a three-shot lead over a group including top-ranked Nelly Korda after two rounds of the US Women's Open in Wisconsin.

Taylor, Griffin share lead at PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament
Nick Taylor conjured four birdies without a bogey in a four-under-par 68 on Friday to pull into a tie for the lead with Ben Griffin in the US PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio.

Alcaraz fights into French Open last 16 as Swiatek, Sabalenka progress
Carlos Alcaraz survived a scare to book his place in the French Open last 16 on Friday, with defending women's champion Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka also through to the fourth round at Roland Garros.

Alcaraz wobbles but reaches French Open last 16
Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz stumbled his way into the last 16 of the French Open on Friday with a 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win over Bosnian world number 69 Damir Dzumhur.

Germany qualify, England hit six in Women's Nations League
Germany joined already qualified France in the Women's Nations League semi-finals as England knocked Portugal for six at Wembley on Friday.

Pelicans ace Williamson accused of rape in LA civil suit
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been accused of rape in a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles, court filings showed on Friday.

Who said what: French Open day 6
Key quotes from the sixth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Friday:

Hamilton determined to make Ferrari adventure work
Lewis Hamilton was disappointed, but determined on Friday evening after a difficult day of practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, during which former team-mate Nico Rosberg suggested his age may be catching up with the seven-time world champion.

PSG will handle pressure in Champions League final, says skipper Marquinhos
Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos is confident the French side will cope with the pressure in Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan and put years of disappointment in the competition behind them by finally winning the trophy.

Swiatek and Sabalenka into French Open last 16
Iga Swiatek kept her bid for a fourth consecutive French Open title on track Friday, advancing to the last 16 at Roland Garros along with top seed Aryna Sabalenka, Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen and Italy's Jasmine Paolini.

Frenchman Fils pulls out of Roland Garros with injury
Arthur Fils, the French number one, withdrew from Roland Garros on Friday ahead of his third-round match against Russia's Andrey Rublev due to injury.

Whitecaps look to make history in CONCACAF final
The Vancouver Whitecaps are aiming to become the first Canadian club to win an international trophy when they face Mexican giants Cruz Azul in the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Sunday.

Rohit stars as Mumbai knock Gujarat out of IPL
Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians' batting charge with his 81 to knock Gujarat Titans out of the Indian Premier League with a 20-run win in the eliminator on Friday.

Farhan and Abrar star as resurgent Pakistan win Bangladesh series
Opener Sahibzada Farhan notched his maiden half century and spinner Abrar Ahmed grabbed three wickets to guide Pakistan to another convincing 57-run win over Bangladesh in Lahore on Friday.

'Nice show': Swiatek says women deserve French Open night matches
Three-time reigning champion Iga Swiatek said women's matches can provide just as much entertainment as the men's as she weighed in Friday on the uneven scheduling of French Open night sessions.

'We deserve to be here' - Inzaghi calls on Inter to seize chance in Champions League final
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi believes his side's superb run to the Champions League final can give them the confidence needed to get the better of a much-fancied Paris Saint-Germain team in Saturday's showdown in Munich.

'On song' Zheng dances into French Open last 16
Zheng Qinwen called her third-round win over Victoria Mboko on Friday one of her best Roland Garros performances as she strives to hit the same note that propelled her to Olympic gold.

Piastri bounces back in second practice at the Spanish Grand Prix
Series leader Oscar Piastri bounced back after being outpaced in opening practice to top the times for McLaren ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell in Friday's second session at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Liverpool step up bid to land Leverkusen star Wirtz: reports
Liverpool have made an improved £109 million ($146 million) bid to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to reports on Friday.

Prodhomme wins Giro stage as Del Toro holds lead
Frenchman Nicolas Prodhomme won a sizzling stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia on Friday run over five Alpine peaks where an expcted title showdown failed to ignite.

Swiatek, Sabalenka through as Musetti battles into French Open last 16
Iga Swiatek kept her bid for a fourth consecutive French Open title on track Friday, advancing to the last 16 at Roland Garros along with top women's seed Aryna Sabalenka and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen.
'I think he wants to stay': Amorim hopeful on Fernandes future
Ruben Amorim said Friday he believes captain Bruno Fernandes wants to stay at Manchester United amid speculation about a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid agree deal to sign Alexander-Arnold early from Liverpool
Real Madrid said on Friday they have reached a deal to sign defender Trent Alexander-Arnold that allows him to leave Liverpool early.

Swiatek secures place in French Open last 16
Three-time reigning champion Iga Swiatek battled past unseeded Romanian Jaqueline Cristian 6-2, 7-5 to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros on Friday.

'You'll never make it' - Sabalenka slams 'brutal' youth coaches
World number one Aryna Sabalenka may be a three-time Grand Slam winner but the Belarusian revealed Friday how she had been berated and told she would not succeed by coaches as a youngster.

Fernandes starts as Man Utd fight back to win in Hong Kong
Captain Bruno Fernandes started Manchester United's match against Hong Kong on Friday despite mounting speculation over his future as they came from behind to win 3-1, with teenage substitute Chido Obi scoring twice.

Fonseca frenzy as Brazilian stirs memories of Kuerten at Roland Garros
Through to the third round at Roland Garros, Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca is enjoying his best Grand Slam run, evoking memories of his compatriot and three-time French Open winner Gustavo Kuerten.

UK man in court after Liverpool parade crash
A former British Marine held back tears Friday as he appeared in court for the first time, charged with driving his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League win, leaving 79 people injured.

England's Bethell glad of Kohli influence after 1st ODI heroics
Jacob Bethell said time spent with Virat Kohli compensated for a limited playing stint in the Indian Premier League after he bolstered his hopes of a Test recall with an impressive one-day international innings against the West Indies.