Bills QB Allen limited Friday, return near
One day after head coach Sean McDermott forecasted his return, Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen was a limited participant in Friday’s practice, his first in nearly three weeks.
Tennis: Khachanov hammers ailing Zverev in Paris Masters
Russian Karen Khachanov pulled off one of the big surprises of the Paris Masters when he outplayed top young gun Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-2 on Friday to earn a semi-final against Dominic Thiem.
Golf: Rose pulls ahead in Turkish Airlines Open title defense
Defending champion Justin Rose will take a two-stroke advantage into the weekend at the Turkish Airlines Open after carding a second consecutive six-under-par 65 on Friday.
Soccer: Four Balkan countries consider 2030 World Cup, Euro 2028 bids
Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia and Romania are considering a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup and the European championship two years earlier, Balkan countries’ officials said on Friday.
Ryu rallies to claim 1-shot lead in Japan
Former No. 1 So Yeon Ryu of South Korea shot a 7-under par round of 65 on Friday to claim a one-shot lead after the first round of the TOTO Japan Classic in Shiga.
Biles makes history with fourth all-around gymnastics world title
Two falls on an “off day” did not prevent Simone Biles from becoming the first woman to win four all-around titles at the gymnastics world championships on Thursday.
NHL roundup: Preds’ Rinne returns to blank Lightning
Goaltender Pekka Rinne recorded 42 saves in his return to the lineup as the Nashville Predators remained undefeated on the road, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Thursday.
NBA roundup: Celtics hand Bucks first loss
The Boston Celtics nearly blew a 15-point fourth-quarter lead Thursday night, but they took advantage of a missed free throw by Eric Bledsoe with 12.8 seconds left to hand the visiting Milwaukee Bucks their first loss of the season, 117-113.
Olympics: North, South Korea to send letter to IOC on joint 2032 bid
The two Koreas agreed at a meeting on Friday to send a letter to the International Olympic Committee confirming that they want to co-host the 2032 Summer Games, they said in a joint statement.
49ers cheerleader takes knee during national anthem
A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader was pictured kneeling during the United States national anthem at a National Football League game on Thursday.




