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Rain delays England-New Zealand 2nd ODI
Rain delayed the scheduled 11:00 am local time (1000 GMT) start of the second one-day international between England and New Zealand at Southampton on Sunday.
'Ice-cool' Ford delivers rare drop-goal masterclass
George Ford's imperious display with the boot, scoring all 27 points in England's demolition of Argentina, also featured three high-quality drop-goals, a rarity for the World Cup and rugby in general.
Strickland stuns champion Adesanya to win UFC middleweight title
Polarising Sean Strickland unleashed a flurry of powerful punches to defeat champion Israel Adesanya and claim the UFC middleweight title after a gruelling fight in Sydney on Sunday.
Mexico battle back for draw with Australia
Mexico had to fight back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw to Australia in a friendly match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday.
Former USA coach Arena resigns after MLS investigation
Former US national team coach Bruce Arena has resigned from Major League Soccer club New England Revolution after a league investigation into allegations of "insensitive and inappropriate remarks," MLS said in a statement on Saturday.
No Messi, no problem as Miami win again
Despite missing Lionel Messi, Inter Miami moved within six points of the playoff positions in Major League Soccer with a 3-2 win over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.
Williams sisters paved way says Gauff after US Open win
Coco Gauff said tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams paved the way for her breakthrough US Open triumph on Saturday after the American teenager captured her first Grand Slam title.
'Me against me': Sabalenka rues US Open final unravelling
Aryna Sabalenka said she only had herself to blame for losing to Coco Gauff in Saturday's US Open final after an error-riddled performance proved her undoing.
USA beat Uzbekistan on Berhalter's return
A fourth minute strike from Timothy Weah and two stoppage time goals gave the United States a 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in a friendly in St.Louis on Saturday.
Doubters were fuel to my fire says triumphant Gauff
Coco Gauff said critics who doubted her ability to win a major title fuelled her breakthrough Grand Slam victory at the US Open on Saturday.
Gauff defeats Sabalenka to win US Open crown
American teenager Coco Gauff came from behind to win the US Open on Saturday, clinching her first Grand Slam title with a battling win over Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus.
Japan 'need to improve' despite big win over Germany
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu watched his side achieve a stunning 4-1 win over Germany on Saturday and then said they "still need to improve" before the Asian Cup next year.
England dispel Rugby World Cup jitters as Ireland hail Sexton
England overcame a potentially dangerous Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday thanks to the prolific boot of George Ford as Ireland welcomed back their dynamo Johnny Sexton.
It all went wrong, Cheika says after Argentina loss
Argentina coach Michael Cheika said nothing went the way of Los Pumas in a comprehensive 27-10 defeat by England in both teams' World Cup Pool D opener on Saturday.
Drop-goal master Ford uses 'great weapon' to undo Argentina
George Ford achieved the rare feat of knocking over three drop-goals in England's dominant 27-10 victory over Argentina to kick-start their World Cup campaign on Saturday.
Italy falter, England and Belgium on track for Euro 2024
Defending European champions Italy drew 1-1 with North Macedonia in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday to suffer a blow in their hopes of making it to next year's finals from Group C where leaders England took a valuable point in a 1-1 away draw against Ukraine.
Italy held by North Macedonia on Spalletti's debut
Italy's chances of defending their European Championship crown suffered a blow on Saturday after a 1-1 away draw at North Macedonia in Euro 2024 qualifying.
Aussie Lee grabs lead at LPGA Queen City Championship
Australia's Minjee Lee opened with three consecutive birdies on her way to a seven-under par 65 and a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Queen City Championship.
Ford kicks England past Argentina in World Cup opener
George Ford kicked all the points, including three drop-goals, to help 14-man England cast off a dismal run of form to claim a comprehensive 27-10 victory over Argentina in the teams’ Pool D World Cup opener on Saturday.
Hundreds of fans miss start of England v Argentina Rugby World Cup match
Hundreds of England and Argentina supporters missed the kickoff of their Rugby World Cup match in Marseille on Saturday after being delayed at the entrances to the stadium, AFP journalists saw.
Japan humiliate Euro 2024 hosts Germany 4-1 as pressure builds on Flick
Japan humiliated Euro 2024 hosts Germany 4-1 in a friendly international on Saturday, piling the pressure on struggling coach Hansi Flick.
England and Belgium stay on track for Euro 2024
England claimed a point in a 1-1 draw with Ukraine in a Euro 2024 qualifier Saturday as Belgium went joint top of their group with a 1-0 away win at Azerbaijan as both sides stayed on course for the finals in Germany.
Australia coach Jones hails 'perfect' World Cup start
Australia head coach Eddie Jones said Saturday's 35-15 victory over Georgia was the "perfect" start to the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup campaign.
Prince William reveals tears of joy at cousin's equestrian triumph
Britain's Prince William said Saturday the only time he had cried watching sport was when his cousin Zara Tindall won a major equestrian competition.
Warner, Labuschagne hit centuries as Australia ease past South Africa
David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne hit centuries and set up a convincing 123-run win for Australia in the second one-day international against South Africa at the Mangaung Oval on Saturday.
NFL Rams lose star receiver Kupp for first four games
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, a former Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, will miss the first four games of the NFL season, the club announced on Saturday.
Rovanpera leads Acropolis Rally as Ogier, Neuville hit the rocks
World champion Kalle Rovanpera swept into the lead of the Acropolis Rally on Saturday as rivals Sebastien Ogier and Thierry Neuville saw their hopes dashed in Greece's unforgiving heat and dust.
Donaldson helps end Jones' winless Australia run
Australia full-back Ben Donaldson scored 25 points as Australia claimed a first win in six games under Eddie Jones as they beat Georgia 35-15 in their World Cup opener on Saturday.
Walker's first England goal rescues Ukraine draw in Euro qualifier
Kyle Walker spared England's blushes as the Manchester City defender's first international goal rescued a 1-1 draw against Ukraine in Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifier.
Bengals QB Burrow inks record NFL deal on eve of season
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow signed a five-year contract extension with the NFL club on Saturday that will make him the league's highest-paid player, the team announced.
Samarawickrama helps Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in Asia Cup
Sadeera Samarawickrama smashed 93 to set up a 21-run win for Sri Lanka in their opening Super Four clash of the Asia Cup against Bangladesh on Saturday.
McIlroy in Irish Open contention after third-round surge
Rory McIlroy put himself into contention to win the Irish Open for the second time following a dramatic third round of 66 on Saturday.