Sports from Friday, June 5th, 2026

England took control of the first test against New Zealand on the second day at Lord’s on Friday during a match moving with breakneck speed in the 150th test staged at the home of world cricket.

Iran's World Cup football players have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White House official told Reuters on Friday, just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles amid a conflict between the two countries.

Alexander Zverev moved to within touching distance of a long-coveted maiden Grand Slam title, as the German fought past 26th seed Jakub Mensik 7-5 6-2 3‑6 6-3 on Friday to reach the French Open final.

The Hero Dubai Desert Classic has achieved GEO Certified® Tournament status for the fourth consecutive year, reinforcing its position as one of the leading examples of sustainable event delivery in professional golf.

Ferrari laid down a strong marker ahead of qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton went quickest in Friday's two free practice sessions.

The MENA Golf Tour has announced the launch of its first-ever US Qualifying School, to be staged at the acclaimed Slammer & Squire course at World Golf Village in Florida from October 13 to 15.

Football fans looking to bring the party to World Cup games will have to go without vuvuzelas, with FIFA banning the plastic horns from venues in the US, Canada and Mexico in its stadium code of conduct.

Pakistan has tore through Australia's middle and lower orders on their way to a four-wicket victory in the third and final one-day international in Lahore on Thursday, taking the series 2-1.

Casey Wasserman has stated on Thursday he plans to stay on as head of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organising team despite calls for him to step down over his past ties to convicted trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.

Las Vegas will continue to host a Formula One Grand Prix until at least 2037 after agreeing to a 10-year contract extension, all parties announced on Thursday.

The Trump administration has reportedly spent $250 million since December to help American cities prepare to tackle drone threats, according to a report from Front Office Sports.