Djokovic battles his way into French Open fourth round
Two-times champion Novak Djokovic forced his way into the fourth round of the French Open following a 7-6(4), 7-6(5), 6-2 win over Spanish 29th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Friday.
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FA Cup final derby battle next up in Manchester City's quest for historic treble
All eyes shift to the iconic Wembley Stadium on Saturday as Manchester City enter the next stage of their quest to secure a historic treble.
Haaland says completing treble for Manchester City his 'biggest dream'
Manchester City star Erling Haaland says completing an historic treble for his team is his "biggest dream" and Pep Guardiola's team gear up for an intense few weeks.
Tunisia's Salah Mejri says NBA Abu Dhabi Games can inspire region's next superstar
Tunisian basketball star Salah Mejri made it to the NBA the hard way – first facing LeBron James and Co as a 29-year-old rookie.
Sam Allardyce leaves Leeds United after Premier League relegation
Leeds United on Friday announced the departure of manager Sam Allardyce following the club's relegation from the Premier League.
'Reality not the internet': Benzema coy on Real Madrid future amid talk of move to Saudi
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema refused to be drawn on his future, telling reporters "reality is not the internet" in response to rumours of a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.
CAF Champions League due for an upgrade as familiar foes fight for African supremacy
African club football’s great showpiece, the Champions League final, rolls into Cairo this weekend with an air of distraction. Its finalists are obliged to glance back over their shoulders because, this time last year, the same Al Ahly and Wydad of Casablanca were contesting the same prize. As standard-bearers in the competition, they also look forward to a deluxe version of the competition, the proposed African Super League, a project long in the planning and seemingly close to actual launch.
Cristiano Ronaldo ready for next challenge at Al Nassr: 'I am happy, I will continue here'
Cristiano Ronaldo has conceded his first season with Al Nassr did not live up to his expectations, but the Portuguese star said he is "really positive and confident" that next year will prove different.