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Overton falls short of hundred as Bairstow leads England advance
Jamie Overton fell agonisingly short of a debut century in the third Test on Saturday but England still led New Zealand after the first innings.
Battle between youth and experience continues on last day of world swimming championship
In a competition which is drawing to a close with the veteran women striking back, Katinka Hosszu opened the final day of the world championships by drawing a roar from the scattered Saturday-morning crowd as she won her heat in the women's 400 individual medley.
Mercer eyes 'outstanding' World Cup chance after Top 14 win
Montpellier's England No. 8 Zach Mercer said the chance to feature at next year's Rugby World Cup would be "outstanding" after a player of the match performance in Friday's Top 14 final success over Castres.
New Zealand beat Tonga as international rugby league returns
Both teams hailed the return of international rugby league after New Zealand outclassed Tonga 26-6 on Saturday in their first Test for nearly three years.
Australia's Maxwell banks on Asia experience for Test return
Australia's Glenn Maxwell says his baggy green has seen better days but he expects to make the Test team for the Sri Lanka series thanks to his subcontinent playing experience.
Palat's Lightning strike leaves Avalanche cup party on ice
Ondrej Palat scored a late winner as the Tampa Bay Lightning put Colorado's Stanley Cup final hopes on ice with a battling 3-2 victory in Denver on Friday.
Jones urges 'something special' from England against Wallabies
Eddie Jones has called for his under-performing England side to create "something special" in their three-Test series against his home country Australia after a lacklustre year so far.
Kerley throws down World Championship challenge in 100m win at US trials
Fred Kerley clocked a world-leading 9.76sec in the semi-finals then followed up with a 9.77 to win the 100m at the US trials on Friday and stamp himself a favorite for the World Championships next month.
Jackson upsets Thompson-Herah to win Jamaica trials
Shericka Jackson upset Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah to power to victory in the women's 100m at the Jamaican National Championships in Kingston on Friday.
Chun tightens grip at Women's PGA Championship
Chun In-gee extended her lead at the Women's PGA Championship on Friday, firing a three-under-par 69 to open up a six-stroke advantage at the halfway stage as she hunts down a third major title.
Schauffele leads after McIlroy meltdown at Travelers
Xander Schauffele took advantage of a second round meltdown by Rory McIlroy to open up a five-shot lead at the halfway stage of the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship on Friday.
West Indies dominate Bangladesh on first day of second Test
Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell consolidated a dominant position for the West Indies in reaching 67 without loss at stumps after their bowlers dismissed Bangladesh for 234 on the first day of the second and final Test in St Lucia on Friday.
Impressive Mercer helps Montpellier to first Top 14 title
Montpellier beat Castres 29-10 on Friday to win their maiden French Top 14 title in a re-run of the 2018 final, as English No. 8 Zach Mercer played a leading role.
Alvarez looking to retire Golovkin in 'personal' trilogy duel
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez said Friday he plans to finish Gennady Golovkin's career when the two boxing rivals meet for the third and probably final time later this year.
Mercer helps Montpellier to first Top 14 title
Montpellier beat Castres 29-10 on Friday to win their maiden French Top 14 title in a re-run of the 2018 final, as English No. 8 Zach Mercer played a leading role.
Bairstow glad of 'momentum transfer' against New Zealand
Jonny Bairstow indicated England were ready to dispense with cricket orthodoxy after his latest stunning century against New Zealand sparked a storybook rally in the third Test on Friday.
West Indies tear through Bangladesh batting in second Test
Bangladesh's suspect batting line-up was again exposed as they slipped to 159 for six at tea after being in put in to bat by the West Indies on the opening day of the second and final Test in St Lucia on Friday.
Kvitova to face Ostapenko in Eastbourne final
Petra Kvitova will play fellow former Grand Slam champion Jelena Ostapenko in the final of the Wimbledon warm-up event at Eastbourne.
Ledecky and Sjostrom extend their reigns in world championships
Katie Ledecky won a record-breaking fifth straight 800m world title on Friday, just over an hour after Sarah Sjostrom surged to her fourth consecutive victory in the women's 50m butterfly.
Man City agree deal for Leeds midfielder Phillips: reports
Manchester City have agreed to sign England midfielder Kalvin Phillips from Leeds in a £45 million ($55 million) deal, according to reports on Friday.
Hundred hero Bairstow leads stunning England rally against New Zealand
Jonny Bairstow was a hundred hero for England once again as debutant Jamie Overton more than played his part in an astounding fightback against New Zealand on Friday.
Bagnaia fastest in rain-hit Dutch MotoGP practice
Italian Francesco Bagnaia negotiated the slippery conditions to set the fastest time after Friday's first two practice sessions ahead of the Dutch MotoGP at Assen.
US artistic swimmer Alvarez, who fainted in pool, forced out of team event
US artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez, who was dramatically rescued from the bottom of the pool after fainting in her solo routine, was omitted from the team event on Friday at the request of governing body FINA.
Carey gives Australia consolation ODI win over Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey's unbeaten 45 and an inspired bowling performance helped Australia to a four-wicket consolation win over Sri Lanka in the fifth and final one-day international on Friday.
Former England star Rooney quits as Derby manager
Former Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney has resigned as manager of troubled Derby as the club prepare for their first season in the third tier for 36 years.
Swede Sjostrom wins fourth straight women's 50m butterfly world title
Swedish veteran Sarah Sjostrom surged to her fourth straight world title in the women's 50m butterfly in Budapest on Friday.
West Indies strike twice against Bangladesh in second Test
Anderson Phillip struck with his second delivery in Test cricket but Bangladesh reached lunch on 77 for two on the opening day of the second and final Test against the West Indies in St Lucia on Friday.
US artistic swimmer Alvarez, who fainted in pool, forced out of team competition
US artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez, who was dramatically rescued from the bottom of the pool after fainting in her solo routine, was omitted from the team event on Friday at the request of governing body FINA.
Carey, bowlers give Australia consolation ODI win over Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey's unbeaten 45 and inspired bowling helped Australia to a four-wicket consolation win over Sri Lanka in the fifth one-day international on Friday.
Boult strikes as England collapse in New Zealand finale
Trent Boult took three wickets as England slumped to 91-6 at tea on the second day of the third Test on Friday, with their previous batting frailties returning to haunt them.
US artistic swimmer Alvarez, who fainted in solo event, forced out of team competition
US artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez, who was dramatically rescued from the bottom of the pool after fainting in her solo routine, was omitted from the team event on Friday at the request of governing body FINA.
Boult strikes as England slump to 55-6 against New Zealand
Trent Boult took three wickets as England slumped to 55-6 on the second day of the third Test on Friday, with their batting frailties returning to haunt them.
Loeb retires as Rovanpera takes early Safari Rally lead
Former world motor rally champion Sebastian Loeb retired from the Safari Rally in Kenya with engine trouble on Friday, making a second successive early exit to his selective WRC campaign.
Bagnaia fastest despite the rain in Dutch MotoGP practice
Italian Francesco Bagnaia negotiated the slippery conditions to set the fastest time after Friday's first two practice sessions ahead of the Dutch MotoGP at Assen.
US artistic swimmer Alvarez, who fainted in solo event, not on team event startlist
US artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez, who was dramatically rescued from the bottom of the pool after fainting in her solo routine, was omitted from a revised startlist just before the team competition began on Friday.
Mitchell hits third ton of England series in New Zealand's 329 all out
Daryl Mitchell hit his third hundred of the series before New Zealand were dismissed for a competitive 329 on the second day of the third Test against England on Friday.
New Zealand's Mitchell hits third ton of England series before dismissal
Daryl Mitchell hit his third hundred of the series before falling on the stroke of lunch to leave New Zealand 325-8 on the second day of the third Test against England on Friday.
Serena Williams to face unseeded Harmony Tan in Wimbledon opener
Serena Williams has been drawn to face French debutant Harmony Tan in the first round of Wimbledon as the American star returns to singles action after a year away.
Olympic champ Jacobs brings forward return to compete in Italian championships
Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs will bring forward his return to the 100 metres to this weekend by participating at the Italian athletics championships, the country's federation (FIDAL) said on Friday.