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Kane 'really happy' Dier made Bayern move
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said he was "really happy" to be reunited with former Tottenham teammate Eric Dier, who has signed with the German club.
City star Haaland out until end of January: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has revealed injured Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is set to be sidelined until the end of January.
Hetmyer left out of West Indies white ball squads for Aussie series
Left-hander Shimron Hetmyer has been left out of the West Indies ODI and Twenty20 squads for the upcoming white ball series in Australia.
Morris strikes late as Luton earn controversial draw at Burnley
Carlton Morris scored a controversial stoppage-time equaliser as Luton salvaged a 1-1 draw in their crucial clash with relegation rivals Burnley on Friday.
Musiala, Kane on target as Bayern remember Beckenbauer
Jamal Musiala scored twice and Harry Kane added a late goal as Bayern Munich won 3-0 at home over Hoffenheim on Friday as the club celebrated the life of Franz Beckenbauer.
Japan's 'Throwing Philosopher' excited to join MLB Cubs
Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga said Friday he is confident he can handle Major League Baseball changes and challenges after signing a four-year deal worth $53 million with the Chicago Cubs.
Siao Him Fa retains Euro figure skating title despite banned backflip
France's Adam Siao Him Fa successfully defended his European figure skating title on Friday despite a fall and pulling off a banned backflip.
'Shining light goes on': 75,000 fans salute Beckenbauer
A 75,000-strong crowd at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena on Friday saluted football legend Franz Beckenbauer as a minute's silence was observed and a banner unfurled proclaiming "the shining light goes on his last journey - rest in peace, Kaiser."
Qatar put World Cup heartache behind them to win Asian Cup opener
Two-goal Akram Afif said Qatar had "forgotten about the World Cup" after the defending champions got their Asian Cup campaign off to a winning start in the tournament's opening game on Friday.
Samoa-born Tuilagi eyes Six Nations bow after passport confusion
Samoan-born lock forward Posolo Tuilagi could make his Six Nations debut for France despite not yet holding a French passport, the country's rugby federation said Friday.
Australia's Davis holds PGA Hawaii lead after first round
Australian Cam Davis remained atop the leaderboard after Friday's completion of the darkness-halted first round of the PGA Sony Open.
Hosts Qatar ease past Lebanon to open Asian Cup
Defending champions and hosts Qatar got their Asian Cup campaign off to a flying start with a 3-0 win over Lebanon in the tournament's opening game on Friday.
Fans at Asian Cup opener in Qatar make early exit again
Fans at the opening match of the Asian Cup in Qatar started leaving as early as half time on Friday, in a repeat of the scenes seen during the World Cup.
NFL Patriots hire Mayo to replace Belichick as head coach
Jerod Mayo, the New England Patriots linebackers coach for the past five seasons, was named the NFL team's new head coach on Friday, a day after the departure of legend Bill Belichick.
Samoa-born Tuilagi hit by Six Nations passport misery
Samoan-born lock forward Posolo Tuilagi's hopes of a Six Nations debut for France have been dashed after a delay in receiving his French passport, his club told AFP on Friday.
Franz Beckenbauer laid to rest in Munich
Franz Beckenbauer, one of only three men to win the World Cup as player and a coach, was laid to rest in Munich in a small private ceremony on Friday with the country mourning the loss of "a great footballer, athlete and person".
Pinturault injury overshadows Sarrazin's Wengen super-G success
Cyprien Sarrazin gave France their first men's super-G victory in a decade, denying Swiss star Marco Odermatt a double on his home snow in Wengen on Friday.
Chelsea boss Pochettino 'worried' by Nkunku injury
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he is "worried" by France forward Christopher Nkunku's latest injury setback.
CAF boss Motsepe confident AFCON will avoid 'painful experience' of Cameroon
African football chief Patrice Motsepe insisted Friday he is confident this year's Cup of Nations will not see any repeat of the kind of tragedy that marred the last tournament in Cameroon in 2022.
Mako Vunipola retires from England duty
England prop Mako Vunipola announced his retirement from international rugby on Friday.
Italian ice dancers get into the groove at Europeans
Italian ice dancers Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri got their title defence off the mark by leading the rhythmic dance section at the European Figure Skating Championships on Friday.
Haaland's injury absence goes on but De Bruyne ready to start for City
Pep Guardiola has revealed Erling Haaland's injury absence is still not over, but Kevin De Bruyne is ready to start for Manchester City at Newcastle on Saturday.
Werner's Chelsea woes don't worry Spurs boss Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou said Timo Werner's disappointing spell with Chelsea is not a concern after Tottenham brought the Germany forward back to the Premier League.
Spain forward Olmo set to return for RB Leipzig
Spain forward Dani Olmo is set to make his return from injury in Saturday's home clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, coach Marco Rose confirmed on Friday.
Former South Africa captain Elgar joins English county Essex
Former South Africa opener Dean Elgar has joined Essex after calling time on his international career, the English county announced on Friday.
Ten Hag wishes Sancho good luck after Man Utd exit
Erik ten Hag insists he wants Jadon Sancho to impress at Borussia Dortmund after the Manchester United winger's loan move back to his former club.
France's Sarrazin powers to Wengen super-G win ahead of Odermatt
Cyprien Sarrazin gave France their first men's super-G victory in a decade denying Swiss hope Marco Odermatt a double on his home snow in Wengen on Friday.
Beckenbauer 'one of the chosen ones' says Leverkusen coach Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said Friday German football legend Franz Beckenbauer, who died this week aged 78, was "one of the chosen ones".
AFCON hosts Ivory Coast without Haller for opening game
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast will go into the opening game of the tournament on Saturday against Guinea-Bissau without Sebastien Haller as their star striker recovers from injury.
Huetter takes super-G lead as Goggia crashes out
Austrian Cornelia Huetter scored a home victory at Altenmarkt-Zauchensee on Friday to move to the top of the women's World Cup super-G standings.
Gamble pays off for Loeb with victory in marathon stage 6 of Dakar Rally
Sebastien Loeb's decision to 'go slow' in stage five earlier in the week paid off on Friday as the Frenchman won the marathon two-day stage 6 at the Dakar Rally.
Newcastle's Joelinton ruled out for six weeks
Newcastle midfielder Joelinton has been ruled out for at least six weeks after suffering a thigh injury in last weekend's FA Cup win at Sunderland.