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Tennis

Tennis-Netherlands in sight of first Davis Cup final

MALAGA, Spain (Reuters) - The Netherlands moved to the brink of their first Davis Cup final as Botic Van de Zandschulp held his nerve to beat Germany's Daniel Altmaier 6-4 6-7(12) 6-3 on Friday.

Other Sports

Netflix set for biggest weekly gain since January after Paul-Tyson fight

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Netflix shares were on track for a fifth consecutive gain on Friday and set for their biggest weekly percentage rise since January, after the streaming media company's popular boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.

Rugby

Rugby-Australia warming up to Scotland challenge after frosty week

(Reuters) - Australia have had limited training this week due to frozen pitches ahead of their Autumn international clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday, but are hoping their red hot form can take them to a Grand Slam finish to the year.

Other Sports

Mixed martial arts star McGregor sexually assaulted woman in 2018, jury finds

DUBLIN (Reuters) -Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman at a party in Dublin in 2018 and must pay her nearly 250,000 euros ($259,950) in damages, a jury decided on Friday.

Rugby

Rugby-Italy under no illusions ahead of All Blacks test, says proud captain Brex

(Reuters) - Italy are fully aware of the task they face this weekend in their final Autumn Series test against the All Blacks, despite many still seeing New Zealand as a work in progress, captain Juan Ignacio Brex said on Friday.

Football

Soccer-Inter Miami coach Martino steps down after MLS Cup playoffs exit

(Reuters) - Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino stepped down from his role on Friday citing personal reasons, after the team were knocked out of the MLS Cup playoffs earlier this month.

Athletics

Doping-Kenyan runner Anyango banned for six years for use of testosterone and EPO

(Reuters) - Kenyan cross country runner Emmaculate Anyango has been banned for six years after failing a doping test for testosterone and the blood-boosting hormone EPO, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Friday.

Football

Soccer-Guardiola's level of excellence is ridiculous, says Postecoglou

LONDON (Reuters) - Pep Guardiola has set the standard for rival Premier League coaches to reach and the fact he will remain a thorn in their side for another two years should be welcomed, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said on Friday.

Football

Soccer-Napoli's Conte hopes Ranieri will succeed at Roma - after Sunday's showdown

(Reuters) - Napoli manager Antonio Conte hopes that everything will go well for his friend Claudio Ranieri after he came out of retirement to take over at AS Roma, but only after their Serie A meeting this weekend is out of the way.

Football

Soccer-Amorim believes he is the 'dreamer' who can restore Man United to former glory

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Ruben Amorim might be Manchester United's sixth permanent boss since they last hoisted the Premier League trophy in 2013, but the 39-year-old said he was the right man to finally restore the team to their former glory.

Football

Soccer-Arsenal defender White ruled out for 'few months' after surgery, says Arteta

(Reuters) - Arsenal will be without defender Ben White for a few months after he underwent knee surgery but they are hopeful he will return before the end of the season, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday.

Cricket

Sony India secures $170 million Asian cricket media rights; Reliance-Disney skips bidding

(Reuters) - Sony's India unit said on Friday it had secured the media rights for all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) tournaments until 2031, which a source with direct knowledge of the matter put the value at $170 million.

Rugby

Rugby-Scotland bring back big guns for Australia showdown

(Reuters) - Scotland have made 14 changes to their starting XI for the Autumn international clash with in-form Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday, including a return for mercurial flyhalf Finn Russell.

Football

Soccer-Leverkusen striker Boniface ruled out with thigh injury

BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface will be sidelined for some time with a thigh muscle injury following his return from international duty with Nigeria, coach Xabi Alonso said on Friday.

Motorsport

Motor racing-GM moving closer to F1 entry with revived Andretti bid

(Reuters) - A General Motors-backed bid to enter Formula One as an 11th team in 2026 is now looking more likely to succeed after being previously rejected, multiple sources said on Friday.

Rugby

Rugby-Potter to debut as Australia change six for Scotland battle

(Reuters) - Harry Potter will hope to weave his magic on the wing for Australia when he makes his test debut against Scotland in their Autumn international clash at Murrayfield on Sunday, while there is a return from concussion protocols for captain Harry Wilson.

Rugby

Rugby-England coach Borthwick plays it safe with two changes for Japan

LONDON (Reuters) -England coach Steve Borthwick has resisted the urge for a widespread shake-up of his team to play Japan on Sunday, with the recall of George Furbank and Tom Curry the only changes to the side beaten by South Africa last week.

Football

Soccer-Guardiola promises to stay at City even if they are relegated

(Reuters) - Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he would stay to the end of his contract with the Premier League champions even if they were relegated, a day after he signed a two-year extension that will keep him at the club until 2027.

Football

Soccer-Barca need to learn how to win without Yamal, says Flick

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury but manager Hansi Flick on Friday urged the rest of his players to step up in his absence in their LaLiga clash at Celta Vigo this weekend.

Rugby

Rugby-Kolisi wary of Welsh forward threat ahead of Cardiff challenge

(Reuters) - South Africa are still searching for their best form in the Autumn international series but hope to finish on a high with a win in Wales on Saturday, according to captain Siya Kolisi, who warns their hosts will present several challenges.