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Gauff takes French Open 'motivation' from Madrid, Rome losses
Coco Gauff believes she can use the disappointment of her recent runner-up finishes on clay in Madrid and Rome as motivation for her French Open campaign.
Emery 'proud' of Villa even if top-five bid fails
Unai Emery insists he will be proud of Aston Villa's season even if they fail to qualify for the Champions League on Sunday.
Leclerc tops Monaco practice to boost hopes of repeat home win
Local hero Charles Leclerc made light of his own downbeat forecasts by recording a convincing 'double top' for Ferrari in Friday's opening practice sessions at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Nuno urges Forest to seal Champions League place for Awoniyi
Nuno Espirito Santo has urged Nottingham Forest to use Taiwo Awoniyi's recovery from his horrific injury as their inspiration to seal a historic place in the Champions League.
Djokovic closes on 100th ATP title by reaching Geneva final
Novak Djokovic moved to within one win of securing his 100th ATP title by defeating a battling Cameron Norrie to reach the final of a clay-court event in Geneva on Friday.
Sinner expects 'different atmosphere' at French Open after doping ban
World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he was expecting a different atmosphere at the French Open, his first Grand Slam after a three-month doping ban.
Rivalry with Sinner 'great' for tennis, says Alcaraz
Reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said Friday his budding rivalry with Jannik Sinner was good for the sport, as the Spaniard prepares to begin his Roland Garros campaign which could culminate with a blockbuster final against the Italian top seed.
Barca the team others look up to now: Bonmati
Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati said the Catalans have become the side which other teams look up to now, ahead of the women's Champions League final clash against Arsenal on Saturday.
Pedersen wins Giro stage 13 as Del Toro extends lead
Mads Pedersen won the 13th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday as Isaac Del Toro maintained his lead in the battle for the overall title.
Stokes strikes on England return as Bennett stars for Zimbabwe
England captain Ben Stokes took two quick wickets on his return to Test cricket after Brian Bennett struck Zimbabwe's fastest hundred during an entertaining afternoon's play at Trent Bridge on Friday.
Keys back in Grand Slam mode in Paris after 'elusive' major triumph
Madison Keys said Friday she was back in Grand Slam mode at the French Open after the emotional rollercoaster of her "elusive" major triumph at the Australian Open.
'People don't know me', says defiant Swiatek ahead of French Open defence
Former world number one Iga Swiatek was in a defiant mood as she looks to put a turbulent start to the season behind her ahead of the French Open.
Leclerc tops first Monaco practice after early collision
Local hero Charles Leclerc bounced back from an early crash to top the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull's four-time champion Max Verstappen in Friday's tightly-contested opening practice at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Tuchel won't let England stars leave early for Club World Cup
Thomas Tuchel said Friday he will not release England players early for the Club World Cup because he wants to build a close bond with his squad.
Sabalenka feeling 'stronger than ever' on clay before French Open
World number one Aryna Sabalenka warned Friday she was feeling "stronger than ever" as she targets a fourth Grand Slam title and first on clay at the French Open.
Penaud recovers from injury to start Champions Cup final
France winger Damian Penaud will start in Bordeaux-Begles' Champions Cup final against Northampton in Cardiff this weekend, the French club announced on Friday.
Man City back plea to reduce squad size: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has revealed the Manchester City hierarchy support his desire to slash his underachieving squad next season regardless of their last-day bid to qualify for the Champions League.
Cook strikes on debut after England run riot against Zimbabwe
England debutant Sam Cook took his first wicket in Test cricket after Harry Brook's rapid fifty took the hosts to a commanding 565-6 declared against Zimbabwe in their one-off match at Trent Bridge on Friday.
Lucu's Bordeaux-Begles eye 'neutralising' Pollock in Champions Cup final
Bordeaux-Begles captain Maxime Lucu said on Friday the French club are planning to "neutralise" Northampton's in-form back-rower Henry Pollock.
Departing Ancelotti wishes Alonso luck as his Real Madrid successor
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti wished the man set to replace him, Xabi Alonso, "all the luck in the world" on Friday, before taking charge of his final game at the club.
Chelsea can cope with pressure of top-five battle, says Maresca
Enzo Maresca has backed Chelsea to handle the pressure of their do-or-die showdown with Nottingham Forest as the race for Champions League places reaches a dramatic climax on Sunday.
Brook's quickfire fifty takes England to 565-6 dec against Zimbabwe
Harry Brook struck a typically rapid 58 as England piled up 565-6 before captain Ben Stokes declared on the second day of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on Friday.
Alexander-Arnold 'deserves' his part in Liverpool title party: Slot
Arne Slot said Trent Alexander-Arnold "deserves" to be part of Liverpool's title celebrations despite revealing he was unhappy with the defender's performances in training at the start of the season.
Missing out on Champions League would be huge blow: Newcastle boss Howe
Eddie Howe admits it would be a "huge disappointment" if Newcastle fail to seal qualification for the Champions League as he prepares his men for their final Premier League game of the season against Everton on Sunday.
Slot unsure if Alexander-Arnold will play in Liverpool season finale
Arne Slot has not yet decided whether Trent Alexander-Arnold will play in Liverpool's season finale, but the Reds boss believes his outgoing star "deserves" to be part of the title celebrations.
Sri Lanka's ex-skipper Mathews to quit Test cricket
Sri Lanka's former skipper Angelo Mathews said on Friday he will retire from Test cricket after playing in the first match against Bangladesh next month but will continue white-ball cricket.
Saudi-based Toney recalled to England squad by Tuchel
Ivan Toney on Friday earned a surprise recall to Thomas Tuchel's England squad for internationals against Andorra and Senegal.
Son's European 'milestone' shows South Korea strength - FA
Son Heung-min "showcased the strength" of South Korean football to the world by lifting the Europa League trophy with Tottenham, the country's FA said on Friday.
Swimming champ McEvoy says Enhanced Games 'record' means nothing
Australian Olympic champion Cam McEvoy has rubbished a record claimed by a Greek swimmer using performance-enhancing drugs and dismissed the relevance of the Enhanced Games.
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to 2-0 lead over Minnesota
Newly crowned NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an imposing 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to open up a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Thursday.
Russo leads Arsenal quest to slay Barcelona beast in Champions League final
Arsenal must slay the Goliath of women's football when they face Barcelona in Saturday's Champions League final, but in-form striker Alessia Russo believes the "world class" Gunners can beat the all-conquering Catalans.
Premier League dream turns sour for promoted clubs
The riches of the Premier League are on offer for Sunderland and Sheffield United as they face off in Saturday's Championship play-off final, but the promotion dream could quickly turn sour even for the winners.