World number two Sabalenka powers into French Open second week
Aryna Sabalenka booked her place in the French Open last 16 for the first time with a straight-sets win over Russian Kamilla Rakhimova at Roland Garros on Friday.
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French debt in spotlight as ratings agencies sound alarm
France's surging national debt is causing increasing alarm with the country risking a fresh warning on Friday over its credit rating after a downgrade.
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South Korea's An advances to Thailand Open semi-finals
Badminton women's singles world number two An Se-young on Friday booked a semi-finals berth against a formidable Carolina Marin in the Thailand Open.
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Breast cancer drug shown to reduce recurrence risk
Even when the disease is caught early, breast cancer recurrence is relatively commonplace -- and for survivors, the prospect can be daunting.
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Brumbies book Canes Super Rugby quarter-final, Blues to meet Waratahs
The ACT Brumbies shattered the Melbourne Rebels' hopes of making the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals Friday as the Auckland Blues edged the Otago Highlanders, who face a nervous wait to see if they qualify.
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US open to nuclear arms dialogue with Russia, eyes China
A top White House official on Friday will offer to maintain current nuclear weapons limits with Russia, while making the case for putting rising power China at the center of future arms control efforts.
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Evenepoel returns for Tour of Switzerland
Belgian cycling star Remco Evenepoel confirmed Friday he will return to competition for the Tour of Switzerland after pulling out of the Giro d'Italia while leading after he tested positive for Covid.
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'Forgotten' Grand Slam champion Andreescu ignores pain in Paris
Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu had the world at her feet in 2019.
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Djokovic, Alcaraz attempt to reach French Open last 16 as Pegula exits
Novak Djokovic will bid to reach the French Open fourth round for a 14th consecutive year on Friday, after women's third seed Jessica Pegula was dumped out of the tournament by Elise Mertens.
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UEFA says Marciniak can referee Champions League final despite far-right event
UEFA said on Friday Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will be allowed to officiate the men's Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan despite attending a far-right conference.
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