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Retiring great Sophie Devine wants New Zealand back playing Tests

New Zealand great Sophie Devine told AFP she wishes she had experienced Test cricket during her illustrious career and hopes the White Ferns will play the format again soon because it's "the ultimate".

Wu Yize: China's 'priest' who conquered the snooker world

China's Wu Yize is said to have shared a single bed with his father in a windowless flat as he sacrificed his home life to follow his snooker dreams.

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Tuchel disappointed after England fans boo White

Thomas Tuchel admitted he was disappointed after England fans booed Ben White on his return from a self-imposed international exile in Friday's 1-1 friendly draw against Uruguay.

Controversial African champions Morocco salvage Ecuador draw on Ouahbi debut

New African champions Morocco snatched a late 1-1 friendly draw with Ecuador on Friday in their first match since the controversial decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations crown.

Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run as Haaland rests

The Netherlands blunted Norway's high-scoring attack and ended their 13-match unbeaten run with a 2-1 friendly victory at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Friday.

Wirtz steals show as Germany win thriller in Switzerland

Florian Wirtz starred for Germany with two stunning goals and two assists as Germany edged neighbours Switzerland 4-3 in a breathless friendly in Basel on Friday.

White jeered on England return as Uruguay snatch friendly draw

England defender Ben White was booed after scoring on his return from a self-imposed international exile and conceded the late penalty that allowed Uruguay to snatch a 1-1 draw in Friday's friendly at Wembley.

Oyarzabal double fires Spain to win over Serbia

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two terrific goals as European champions Spain beat Serbia 3-0 in a friendly on Friday to underline their status as leading title contenders at this year's World Cup.

Japan's Sakamoto ends career with fourth world skating title

Japanese star Kaori Sakamoto signed off her career in style by claiming women's gold for a fourth time at the world figure skating championships in Prague on Friday.

'Whatever it takes' - Sabalenka faces Gauff for second straight Miami Open crown

World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she's "ready to do whatever it takes" to capture a second straight Miami Open title when she takes on fourth-ranked Coco Gauff on Saturday.

Czech Lehecka beats France's Fils to reach Miami Open final

Czech Jiri Lehecka dominated France's Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to reach the men's final at the ATP and WTA Miami Open.

No pressure? Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free' at World Cup

US soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday urged his team to play with freedom and not to fear the pressures and expectations that come with co-hosting this summer's World Cup.

Duckett eager to show hunger for England success after Ashes flop

Ben Duckett is determined to show just how important playing for England is to him following a woeful Ashes campaign.

Tiger Woods involved in Florida car crash: reports

Golf superstar Tiger Woods was involved in a car crash in Florida on Friday, US media reports citing local law enforcement said.

England quick Tongue backs Cooley to make him a better bowler

Josh Tongue is looking forward to becoming the latest England paceman to benefit from the guidance of veteran fast-bowling coach Troy Cooley.

Stand at new Inter Miami stadium to be named for Messi

A spectator stand at Inter Miami's new stadium is to be named in honor of Argentina superstar and club captain Lionel Messi, the Major League Soccer franchise announced on Friday.

Van der Poel holds on for third straight E3 Classic victory

Mathieu van der Poel held on by his fingernails to claim a stunning long-range victory at the E3 Saxo Classic for the third year in a row on Friday in an ominous statement ahead of the prestigious Tour of Flanders.

'Everyone knows we are African champions', insists Senegal coach

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw insisted Friday that "trophies are won on the pitch" when asked about the decision to strip his team of the Africa Cup of Nations title and declare Morocco the champions.

Djokovic withdraws from Monte-Carlo Masters

Two-time winner Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Monte-Carlo Masters, organisers announced Friday.

English rugby chief says no talks with Farrell 'at present'

Bill Sweeney, the chief executive of England's Rugby Football Union has said there have been no talks with Andy Farrell "at present" amid speculation the Ireland coach could be drafted into the national set-up after next year's World Cup.

French Olympic ice dance champions lead at worlds

Olympic ice dance champions Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry dominated the rhythm dance at the world figure skating championships on Friday to put themselves on track for gold.

Vingegaard takes Tour of Catalonia lead with stage five win

Jonas Vingegaard powered to a solo victory on stage five of the Tour of Catalonia on Friday to move into the overall lead.

Ex-England manager Hodgson, 78, returns as Bristol City boss

Former England manager Roy Hodgson will take charge of Championship side Bristol City until the end of the season, 44 years after he last managed the Robins.

Diamond League athletics meet in Doha still slated for May 8 - organisers

The opening meet of the Diamond League season in the Qatari capital of Doha is scheduled to go ahead as planned on May 8 despite the war in the Middle East, organisers of the elite athletics circuit said Friday.

Belgium's Goffin to retire at end of season

David Goffin, the first Belgian player ever to break into the world's top 10, announced on Friday that he will retire at the end of the season.

World Cup boost as late goal earns Australia 1-0 win over Cameroon

Jordan Bos snatched a late winner as a lacklustre Australia edged Cameroon 1-0 for a confidence-boosting victory as they fine-tune preparations ahead of the World Cup.

Back-to-back World Cup titles a 'dream' for Argentina, says Tagliafico

Argentina full-back Nicolas Tagliafico says becoming the first team to successfully defend the World Cup title in 64 years would be a "dream" for the three-time world champions.

No fans, no fireworks as Pakistan T20 league begins with a hush

The Pakistan Super League got under way with a win for Lahore Qalandars against Hyderabad Kingsmen but without the usual razzmatazz accompanying cricket's shortest format -- or fans.

Piastri outshines Mercedes duo to go fastest in Japan practice

McLaren's Oscar Piastri powered to the fastest time in Friday's second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, usurping the dominant Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

Bolivia, Jamaica close in on World Cup after playoff wins

Bolivia and Jamaica moved to within one win of returning to the World Cup after decades-long absences on Thursday after securing opening victories in FIFA's intercontinental playoff tournament in Mexico.

Mercedes' Russell fastest in first practice for Japan GP

George Russell went fastest ahead of team-mate Kimi Antonelli in an eventful first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday as Mercedes continued their dominant start to the Formula One season.

Sabalenka, Sinner keep 'Sunshine Double' in sight with Miami Open wins

World number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka subdued second-ranked rival Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday to book a Miami Open title clash with American Coco Gauff.

Parents sacrificed all for 15-year-old India prodigy Suryavanshi

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's parents told AFP how they made a practice pitch in their village in India's poorest state to spark the teenage cricket prodigy's stunning rise -- and now his younger brother hones his skills on it.

Sabalenka subdues Rybakina to reach Miami Open final

World number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka powered past second-ranked Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday to line up a Miami Open title clash with Coco Gauff.

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