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SportsYahoo SportsAll In On Five: Jonquel Jones' MVP campaign leading Sun away from the 'disrespeCT'
Jonquel Jones and the league-leading Sun are shedding the 'disrespeCT' moniker. Plus, Candace Parker Day and playoff-clinching scenarios.
BusinessAFP NewsMan Utd on 'right track' despite financial hit from virus
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said Friday he had "great optimism" for the future as the club published financial results revealing the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
SportsAFP NewsVinales, then Zarco dominate San Marino GP practice
Maverick Vinales, in the opening practice session on a dry Misano track, and Johann Zarco, in the rain on the second, dominated warm-ups for the San Marino Grand Prix in Misano.
SportsAFP NewsGuardiola unrepentant over Man City fan plea
Pep Guardiola says he will not apologise for urging fans to fill empty seats at Manchester City's Etihad stadium after his comments irritated some of the club's supporters.
SportsYahoo SportsChargers WR Keenan Allen wants all the talent he can find
Los Angeles Chargers wideout Keenan Allen can count on two hands the different activities he loves without even including football. And he's trying to master every one of them.
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At long last, Ballmer, Clippers break ground on new home
Finally, Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers are ready to build their new home. The Clippers' long-awaited, $1.8 billion, privately funded arena officially got a name Friday - Intuit Dome, it'll be called when it opens in 2024, the team making that announcement on the day of the formal groundbreaking ceremony. The practice facility, team offices for both business and basketball operations, retail space and more will all be on the site.
SportsAFP NewsNew Zealand call off Pakistan cricket series after security alert
New Zealand pulled out of their cricket series against Pakistan on Friday over security concerns just as the first one-day international was due to start, in a devastating blow to the South Asian country.
SportsAFP NewsRaducanu relives US Open glory on first night back home
Emma Raducanu revealed Friday she spent her first night back in Britain watching a replay of her historic US Open final victory against Leylah Fernandez, admitting her achievement still had not fully sunk in.
SportsYahoo Esports SEAFilipino Dota 2 star player Tims joins BOOM Esports
Tims gained renown as one of the best position 4 support players in the world as a member of TNC Predator for the past four years.
SportsYahoo Esports SEADota 2's TI10 to have live audience, free compendium
Valve said in its latest blog post that "after careful consideration" TI10 will be held in front of a live audience, provided that all attendees will be fully vaccinated and masked.
SportsAFP NewsArgentina pin hopes on Carreras fly-half switch against All Blacks
Argentina's Santiago Carreras faces the daunting task of making his first Test appearance at fly-half against the All Blacks Saturday, in a bold selection gamble forced by injuries and poor results.
SportsAFP NewsWashington edge Giants 30-29 in NFL thriller
Dustin Hopkins made the most of a second chance gifted by the New York Giants, booting a game-winning field goal as time expired as the Washington Football Team triumphed 30-29 in an entertaining Thursday Night NFL game.
SportsAFP News'Sore, but much better': Paine confident for Ashes after surgery
Australian Test captain Tim Paine Friday said he was "extremely confident" of being ready for the Ashes against England after invasive neck surgery.
SportsAFP NewsHooper concerned about wounded Springboks, not making history
A modest Michael Hooper Friday downplayed becoming the most capped Wallabies skipper in history, preferring to focus on how to take down world champions South Africa for the second time in six days.
SportsAFP NewsCiganda survives double-bogey to share LPGA Portland Classic lead
Carlota Ciganda shook off an early double bogey Thursday to post a four-under par 68 and join a three-way tie for the lead in the LPGA Portland Classic in Oregon.
SportsAFP NewsOld friendships count for little as La Rochelle meet mentor Gibbes
There is a certain buzz about Clermont coach Jono Gibbes coming up against his old team La Rochelle in round three of the French Top 14 this weekend but there is little room for sentiment.
SportsAFP NewsVan Aert primed to shed nearly man championship tag at worlds
Wout van Aert can round off a superb season by being crowned men's world road race champion on home turf and shake off his tag of championship nearly man, giving Belgium a record-extending 27th rainbow jersey in male events.
SportsAFP NewsLloyd scores five goals in US women's 9-0 friendly win over Paraguay
Carli Lloyd kicked off her farewell tour with a bang Thursday, scoring five goals to lead the United States to a 9-0 victory over Paraguay in a friendly international football match.
SportsAFP NewsFive players to watch as IPL rivalries are revived
The Indian Premier League roars back this weekend in the United Arab Emirates, more than four months after being halted by the coronavirus pandemic in India.
SportsAFP NewsInternational exodus casts shadow as virus-hit IPL resumes in UAE
Indian Premier League hostilities will resume on Sunday in the United Arab Emirates in front of spectators, but without a host of top international stars after four months of pandemic suspension.
SportsAFP NewsJackson ready for Mahomes and Chiefs 'kryptonite'
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson insists recent history will count for nothing on Sunday as he attempts to break his duck against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in a clash of former NFL MVPs.
SportsAFP NewsHeat on Koeman as Barca drift creates concern over loss of identity
Ronald Koeman is adamant Barcelona will be better soon but he heads to Granada in La Liga on Monday under pressure, with his team accused not just of losing but of losing their identity.
SportsAFP NewsRonaldo's Man Utd seek response, Chelsea look to Lukaku in Spurs clash
All eyes are once again on Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United aim make amends for a shock Champions League defeat to Young Boys when the Premier League leaders head to West Ham on Sunday.
SportsAFP NewsAussie swimmer Jack overjoyed after doping ban ruling
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack said she was "overwhelmed with joy" Friday after an appeal against a reduction in her doping ban was thrown out, clearing the way for a return to the pool.
SportsAFP NewsReavie leads at Silverado as Rahm struggles on greens
World number one Jon Rahm's Ryder Cup prep week hasn't gone quite according to plan, but the Spaniard laid low by a stomach ailment said he was improving after an even par 72 in the first-round of the US PGA Fortinet Championship.
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