Reuters Sports News Summary

Djokovic was rock solid as he avenged his defeat by the tenacious youngster in last year's showpiece to set up a semi-final against either Andrey Rublev or Alex de Minaur. Soccer-Mainz terminate El Ghazi's contract over posts on Israel-Hamas conflict Mainz 05 have terminated Anwar El Ghazi's contract following the forward's social media posts in connection with the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Bundesliga club said on Friday.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Soccer-Rashford birthday party 'unacceptable' after derby defeat says Ten Hag

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's birthday party celebrations hours after the 3-0 defeat by Manchester City last weekend were "unacceptable" manager Erik ten Hag has said. England's Rashford, who turned 26 on Tuesday, held a pre-planned party at an exclusive Manchester nightspot on Sunday, something that did not go down well with the United boss.

Baseball-Dodgers' Kershaw has shoulder surgery, hopeful about return

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw underwent surgery on his left throwing shoulder and said on Friday he hoped to return to the mound next summer. Kershaw, 35, said he had the procedure to repair the "gleno-humeral ligaments and capsule" of his troublesome left shoulder.

Tennis-Top seed Sabalenka knocks Rybakina out of WTA Finals

Aryna Sabalenka outlasted Elena Rybakina 6-2 3-6 6-3 to reach the WTA Finals last four in a win-or-bust group match on Friday that was halted on Thursday due to stormy weather in Cancun. Under bright sunshine but still unrelenting winds, world number one Sabalenka unleashed an ace out wide on match point to send fourth seed Rybakina packing from the year-end tournament.

Motor racing-Verstappen on pole after 'insane' Sao Paulo qualifying

Red Bull's triple Formula One world champion Max Verstappen beat the weather as well as his rivals to secure pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in a qualifying session halted by what he called "insane" conditions at Interlagos on Friday. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc joined Verstappen on the front row with the Aston Martins of Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso third and fourth.

Games-Pan Am Games show jumping ends in chaos after Canadian protest

The Pan American Games show jumping competition ended in chaos on Friday, with Canada arguing a judging error had denied Amy Millar a place on the podium, triggering protests and appeals. Millar, the daughter of 10-time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar, had appeared to have won the bronze medal after what looked a clean ride but was later ruled to have clipped a barrier finishing sixth.

Tennis-Djokovic edges Rune, Tsitsipas marches into Paris semi-finals

World number one Novak Djokovic stayed on course for a seventh Paris Masters title with a gripping 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4 defeat of Holger Rune in the quarter-finals on Friday which left the Dane sweating on a place in the ATP Tour Finals. Djokovic was rock solid as he avenged his defeat by the tenacious youngster in last year's showpiece to set up a semi-final against either Andrey Rublev or Alex de Minaur.

Soccer-Mainz terminate El Ghazi's contract over posts on Israel-Hamas conflict

Mainz 05 have terminated Anwar El Ghazi's contract following the forward's social media posts in connection with the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Bundesliga club said on Friday. The Dutchman was suspended in October following an earlier comment about the conflict but had been cleared to return to training on Monday after showing remorse, the club had said.

Athletics-Olympic bronze medallist Levy fails doping test

Hurdler Ronald Levy has been informed by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission that he failed an out-of-competition test taken last month, the Olympic bronze medallist said on Friday. Levy, who finished third in the 110 metres hurdles at the Tokyo Games, said on Instagram that he did not knowingly breach any rules and was awaiting the results of his "B-sample" test.

Ratcliffe to invest extra $300 million on top of 25% stake in Manchester United -source

Ineos Chief Executive Jim Ratcliffe is looking to invest $300 million in Manchester United's infrastructure, in addition to his $1.5 billion plus offer to buy a 25% stake in the soccer club, according to a person familiar with the matter. The investment, intended for upgrading the club's ageing infrastructure, will be financed by the billionaire personally and not add to the Premier league club's existing borrowings, the source said.

Games-Chile go for gold without a specialist keeper in Pan Am Games final

Chile will have to do without a specialist goalkeeper when they play the final of the women's soccer tournament at the Pan Am Games against Mexico on Friday. Local media reported that Luis Mena's team would use striker Franchesca Caniguan in goal after both their specialist keepers left the squad to return to their clubs, with the match falling outside FIFA's official international dates.