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PSG coach Pochettino positive for Covid-19 after just two weeks in job

Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino has tested positive for Covid-19, the French champions said Friday, just two weeks after taking up his job.

Live Score, 4th Test: India eye quick strikes on Day 2 in Brisbane

Live Blog: India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 2

Oilers place goalie Mike Smith on long-term injury reserve

Sports/Hockey/NHL: The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Mike Smith on long-term injury reserve, and have re-assigned Olivier Rodrigue to the club's taxi squad, pending quarantine protocols.

Brazil prosecutors charge 11 in deadly Flamengo fire

Eleven people and the former president of the Flamengo soccer club, were formally charged on Friday in connection with the death of 10 children.

Sources: Kluber finalizing deal to join Yankees

The New York Yankees are finalizing a deal with two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber, pending a physical, sources familiar with the agreement told ESPN.

Towns says he's tested positive for COVID-19

Karl-Anthony Towns, whose mother died from complications related to COVID-19 in April, says he has tested positive for the virus.

Canadian Bills fans revel in team's success despite agony of being parked at home

Sports/Football/NFL: Three Canadian season-ticket holders of the Buffalo Bills are reveling in the team's success this year. But they're unable to attend games in Western New York due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has closed the border to non-essential travel.

Kyrie to remain out Sat. due to league protocols

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, who has missed the past five games due to personal reasons, will remain out Saturday against the Magic due to the league's health and safety protocols.

6 Wizards tested positive; 3 more in protocols

Six Wizards players tested positive for COVID-19 and three more are in the NBA's health and safety protocols.

Newly-acquired Harden willing to make sacrifices to win, sees title chance with Nets

Sports/Basketball/NBA: In Brooklyn, James Harden finds a roster that features Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, a coaching staff that includes a coach under whom he became the NBA's leading scorer, and an opportunity to win the title he still lacks.

Smith reaches deal to become Falcons' coach

Arthur Smith, who has served as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans the past two seasons, has agreed to terms with the Falcons to be the team's new head coach.

ISL: Neville secures draw for East Bengal with late equaliser vs Kerala Blasters

Scott Neville scored with a stunning header in the dying minutes to help SC East Bengal secure a 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters in a Indian Super League match at Tilak Maidan on Friday.

The NFL playoffs get a shot in the arm this weekend

Sports: CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at the NFL's second-round playoff matchups, which feature the top two teams in the league coming off a bye.

Harden: No disrespect to Rockets on way out

New Nets guard James Harden says he doesn't believe he was disrespectful to anyone at the end of his career in Houston but regrets the way the situation unfolded.

Sources: NBA moving toward expanded rosters

The NBA is progressing toward adding an additional two-way roster spot as teams deal with thinning options amid the pandemic, sources told ESPN.

Source: WR Gordon suspended indefinitely again

Josh Gordon has been suspended indefinitely after his conditional reinstatement was rescinded, a source told ESPN.

Broncos LB Miller subject of police investigation

Police in the southeast suburb of Denver confirmed Friday that Miller is under investigation, saying that "if the investigation determines a crime has occurred charges will be submitted to the DA's office for their review."

Saurabh scores better than NR, WR score in 10m air pistol trial

It seems the coronavirus-forced one-year break has done good to pistol shooter Saurabh Chaudhary. This was evident as the multiple World Cup gold medallist Saurabh shot national record in the 10m air pistol qualification and final rounds of the selection trial at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi on Friday.

'Beating United is enough in itself': Klopp brushes aside impact on title race

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday that he was not worried about whether the result of their top-of-the-table clash with Manchester United this weekend would have a say in the title race. Leaders United and champions Liverpool, the two most successful sides in the division, are separated by three points ahead of Sunday's match at Anfield where Klopp's side have not lost since April 2017.