AFCON 2024: Ivory Coast stun title holders Senegal on penalties
Earlier in the day, Cape Verde secured their spot in the last eight after overcoming a plucky Mauritania outfit, thanks to an 88-minute penalty from Ryan Mendes.
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Top French fencer Thibus suspended after 'adverse' anti-doping test
PARIS : French fencer Ysaora Thibus, a top favourite in the foil category for this year's Paris Olympics, has been provisionally suspended after an anti-doping test returned an "adverse analytical finding", the French federation said on Friday.
France halves crowd size for Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine
The traditional opening parade for the Games is set to take place in boats on the river Seine on July 26, the first time a summer Olympics has opened outside the main athletics stadium.
PSG Could Rest Kylian Mbappe vs Lille As Champions League Showdown Looms
Kylian Mbappe is expected to sit out Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 meeting with Lille on Saturday as the club does not want to risk his injured ankle with a Champions League last 16 tie looming. The PSG star suffered the injury in his side's French Cup last 16 win over Brest on Thursday in which Mbappe scored the opening goal. Initial medical tests were reportedly "reassuring" but PSG coach Luis Enrique will not want to risk his prize asset ahead of the Champions League visit of Real Sociedad five days later.
Mike Catt confident there is plenty more to come from fly-half Jack Crowley
Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt insists there is plenty more to come from rookie fly-half Jack Crowley ahead of his maiden Guinness Six Nations appearance in Dublin.
Sailing through stereotypes: France's Clarisse Crémer prepares for 2024 Vendée Globe
Read more French sailor Clarisse Cremer back at sea for 2024 Vendee Globe race
Donal Lenihan's Ireland v Italy preview
There will be changes to the Ireland side. Obviously Andy Farrell does not like changing the squad that often, they have been away in Portugal for nine or ten days, so I wouldn't be surprised if he rotates a few players and brings that squad element into it.
Canada downs host Hungary to open Olympic women's basketball qualifier
Kayla Alexander led the way with 15 points and 13 rebounds as Canada defeated host Hungary 67-55 Thursday to open a FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament.