Roger Federer takes to court for final time as storied career comes to a close
By Ben Morse, CNN
France Sport News
McEnroe upbeat on future of tennis despite Federer exit
John McEnroe says Roger Federer and Serena Williams are "irreplaceable" but that tennis "goes on no matter what" as the Swiss prepares to play his final match on Friday.
Manchester United fans say the same thing after Raphael Varane helps France beat Ralf Rangnick
Manchester United's supporters breathed a collective sigh of relief after defender Raphael Varane came through France's 2-0 win over Austria on Thursday evening unscathed.
Watch: Roger Federer Pairs Up With Rafael Nadal, Square Off Against Novak Djokovic-Andy Murray Ahead of Laver Cup
The 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer will step on the tennis court for the final time as a professional player on Friday, teaming up with long-time rival Rafael Nadal for Team Europe in the Laver Cup. Apart from Federer and Nadal, Team Europe also has other top players, including 21-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic and former world number 1 Andy Murray. Ahead of Federer and Nadal's men's doubles game, Djokovic and Murray also teamed up to train with legendary duo.
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Chris Farrell steps away from Munster as he faces charges relating to alleged rape in France
Munster and Ireland centre Chris Farrell has stepped away from his role with the province while legal proceedings in France relating to an alleged rape are ongoing.
WorldSBK Catalunya: Lecuona leads the way in FP1
Honda’s Iker Lecuona led the way at home as WorldSBK free practice fired up at Barcelona-Catalunya on Friday morning.
Raphael Varane explains why he's more 'happy' at Manchester United this season
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has admitted that he is 'happy' this season after enduring an 'irregular' campaign last term following his arrival from Real Madrid.