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Captain Shan Masood hailed Pakistan's second Test win over England in Multan on Friday as a "relief" but warned his team's dire recent record would take a long time to turn around.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said Friday he was not contacted by the Football Association during the search for a new England manager, which ended with the appointment of Thomas Tuchel.
Ben Stokes, whose England team were beaten in the second Pakistan Test by 152 runs on Friday, said he apologised after showing his frustrations on the field a day earlier.
Arne Slot has warned that Chelsea could be Liverpool's "toughest opponent" of the season so far but cautioned against snap judgements as he prepares for a testing week.
India's openers started steadily after New Zealand batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra hit 134 to guide the visitors to a lead of 356 on day three of the rain-hit opening Test on Friday.
Batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra hit 134 to guide New Zealand to 402 and a lead of 356 against India on day three of the rain-hit opening Test on Friday.
Spinner Noman Ali took eight wickets as Pakistan crushed England by 152 runs in the second Test to level the series 1-1 on Friday in Multan.
Overnight batsman Rachin Ravindra hit a sparkling century to extend New Zealand's lead to a commanding 299 on day three of the rain-hit first Test against India on Friday.
Marc Marquez topped the timesheets in weather-disrupted practice for the Australian MotoGP on Friday with championship leader Jorge Martin recovering from a tumble to go fourth fastest.
Premier League leaders Liverpool face the first serious test of their title credentials against Chelsea this weekend as the English top flight returns after an international break.
Cleveland's David Fry smashed the game-winning home run in the 10th inning on Thursday to give the Guardians a dramatic 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Paul Pogba's return to the limelight has blindsided Juventus as the France midfielder has whipped up an unwanted publicity storm just as the Serie A giants were preparing to send him packing.
Raphinha has shone for Barcelona in their strong start to the season and the Catalan giants will need to lean on the Brazil winger even more ahead of a pivotal week.
Eintracht Frankfurt and in-form forward Omar Marmoush visit wounded Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday battling the weight of history.
British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday is expected to attract more than 28,000 spectators but overall attendance in Britain is "off the pace" compared to the growth in the United States and Australia, David Redvers, the racing manager to Qatar Racing, told AFP.
Opening practice for the Australian MotoGP was cancelled Friday because of persistent heavy rain, denying the riders a crucial session on the newly resurfaced Phillip Island circuit.
Toulouse's Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn says nothing shocks him anymore about superstar team-mate Antoine Dupont ahead of Saturday's French Top 14 trip to Pau.
Cleveland's David Fry smashed the game-winning home run in the 10th inning on Thursday to give the Guardians a dramatic 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Rafael Nadal admitted his fitness level was well off the tour's top players after falling Thursday in straight sets to fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who described the exhibition match as "a little bit sad".
The San Francisco 49ers will have Super Bowl revenge on their minds as they face the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL on Sunday.
McLaren's Lando Norris said he felt calm and confident on Thursday ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix and did not expect rivals Red Bill to lose performance after making requested car alterations.
Chelsea moved to the top of their Women's Champions League group with a 3-1 win at Twente on Thursday, while record eight-time winners Lyon saw off Wolfsburg.
Kento Yamasaki won Japan's first world title in the men's keirin since 1987 as record-chasing Olympic gold medallist Harrie Lavreysen was eliminated in the semi-finals.
The Olympic gold medal-winning United States women's team will turn their focus towards the 2027 World Cup when they return to action later this month.
A superb 74 not out from Anneke Bosch fired South Africa into the Women's T20 World Cup final as they demolished defending champions Australia by eight wickets in Dubai on Thursday.
Kusal Mendis hit an unbeaten 68 to help clinch Sri Lanka's first T20 international series win over the West Indies with a thumping nine-wicket victory in the third and final game on Thursday.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank insists Erik ten Hag has endured "too much" criticism as he prepares to pile more pressure on the Manchester United boss this weekend.
Monaco have had a fine start to the season at home and in Europe, and are hoping to last the pace in the Ligue 1 title race ahead of a stiff test of their credentials against Lille this weekend.
Southampton boss Russell Martin said Thursday that "loads of English coaches are capable" of managing England after Thomas Tuchel was named as the national team's new manager.
Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies announced his retirement from international rugby union on Friday, just four days after veteran centre Jonathan Davies also called it quits.
Real Madrid fans rallied around star striker Kylian Mbappe on Thursday as the France captain battles a media frenzy linking him to a rape investigation in Sweden.
Opener Beth Mooney top-scored with 44 as Australia amassed 134-5 against South Africa in the first semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Thursday.