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Iran snooker passion grows as fans take cue from 'Persian Prince'
A passion for snooker has swept Iran in recent years, a trend fans attribute largely to the country's first internationally renowned star Hossein Vafaei, known as the "Persian Prince".
Ledecky wins US 1,500m free title in sixth-fastest time ever
Katie Ledecky closed out the US swimming championships on a high note Saturday, winning the 1,500m freestyle in an impressive 15min 29.64sec to book a fourth individual event at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.
Fowler makes late charge to grab PGA lead at storm-hit Detroit
Rickie Fowler, trying to snap a four-year victory drought, birdied six of the last eight holes for a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Contenders Carapaz, Mas out of Tour de France after crash
Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz and Spaniard Enric Mas pulled out of the Tour de France after a crash on Saturday's opening stage ruled out both podium contenders.
No regrets for limping Lyon after defiant Ashes innings
Injured Australia star Nathan Lyon insisted he had no regrets about risking further damage to his torn calf during his extraordinary innings at Lord's on Saturday.
Australia great McGrath fumes at 'disgrace' of disallowed Starc catch
Glenn McGrath blasted a controversial decision to disallow a crucial 'catch' by Australia's Mitchell Starc in the second Test at Lord's as a "disgrace".
Dressel denied in final attempt to make US world swim team
Caeleb Dressel, the seven-time Olympic swimming gold medallist launching a comeback after months away from the pool, came up short Saturday in his final chance to make the US World Championships team.
Blue Jackets hire 17-season NHL bench boss Babcock as coach
Mike Babcock, who guided the Detroit Red Wings to a Stanley Cup title 15 years ago, was named on Saturday as the new coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Starc strikes before reprieved Duckett gives England hope in 2nd Ashes Test
Mitchell Starc sparked an England collapse at Lord's on Sunday before Ben Duckett was given a controversial reprieve as the hosts maintained their bid for a remarkable win in the second Ashes Test.
NBA star Lillard wants trade, prefers deal to Miami: reports
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has requested a trade and the seven-time NBA All-Star guard prefers a deal to the Miami Heat, according to multiple reports on Saturday.
Adam Yates steps out of twin's shadow in Tour de France triumph
After decades in the shadow of his twin, Adam Yates struck back Saturday, taking a stage win and the overall lead in the Tour de France by beating brother Simon to the line in Bilbao.
Pagenaud escapes serious injury in wild IndyCar rollover crash
IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud of France described a "hell of a ride" after walking away from a frightening rollover wreck during practice at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington.
Ex-Arsenal, Barcelona star Fabregas hangs up boots
Former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas announced his retirement from football at the age of 36 on Saturday, revealing his plans to immediately go into coaching.
England women draw blank in World Cup warm-up
England's women were held to a 0-0 draw by Portugal in their final game before jetting off to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand later this month.
Djokovic wants 'integrity, tradition' protected in Saudi tennis deal
Novak Djokovic warned Saturday that the "integrity and tradition" of tennis must be preserved should the sport strike a tournament deal with Saudi Arabia.
Cerundolo claims ATP title in Eastbourne
Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo claimed his second ATP Tour title at the Eastbourne International by beating American Tommy Paul 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 for the second of two victories on Saturday.
Adam Yates wins Tour de France opener ahead of twin brother
Adam Yates of Team UAE won the opening stage of the Tour de France in Bilbao on Saturday outsprinting his twin brother Simon Yates of Jayco.
Szoboszlai set to join Liverpool - reports
Liverpool are set to further bolster their midfield with the signing of Hungarian international Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig, according to reports on Saturday.
Limping Lyon helps Australia set England 371 to win 2nd Ashes Test
Nathan Lyon came hobbling out to bat as Australia set England a Lord's record 371 to win the second Ashes Test on Saturday.
Winks, Coady drop down to Championship to join Leicester
Leicester geared up for life in the Championship next season by signing former England internationals Harry Winks and Conor Coady on Saturday.
Verstappen leads Perez home in Red Bull 1-2 in Spielberg sprint
Max Verstappen led team-mate Sergio Perez home with a dominant display as Red Bull stormed to a comfortable one-two in Saturday's wet-dry sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix.
See previous answer! Politics off Wimbledon agenda for Sabalenka
Belarus tennis star Aryna Sabalenka laid down the law from the outset at Wimbledon on Saturday, insisting she will not get dragged back into discussing the Ukraine conflict.
West Indies miss out on World Cup for first time after Scotland loss
The West Indies failed to qualify for the Cricket World Cup for the first time as the two-time champions slumped to a seven-wicket thumping by Scotland at the qualifying event on Saturday.
West Indies miss out on World Cup after Scotland loss
The West Indies failed to qualify for the Cricket World Cup for the first time as the two-time champions slumped to a seven-wicket thumping by Scotland at the qualifying event on Saturday.
Keys lifts Eastbourne title for second time
Madison Keys claimed the Eastbourne International for the second time on Saturday after holding off a fightback by Daria Kasatkina to win 6-2, 7-6 (15/13).
'Play until I'm 50?' Venus won't rule it out
Venus Williams insists she's not ready to call time on her career, claiming on Saturday she is probably the only player able to keep competing until she's 50.
Iniesta plays last game for Japan's Vissel Kobe
Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta played his last game for Japanese club Vissel Kobe on Saturday, as he prepares to continue his illustrious career elsewhere.
Khawaja and Smith fall as England rally in 2nd Ashes Test
Australia's Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith became the latest batsmen at Lord's to fall to the short ball as England bounced back in the second Test on Saturday.
Schooled for success: Munich academy recalls 'extraordinary' Djokovic
Even when Novak Djokovic was a teenager, his coaches were sure that there was "just one objective in his head -- to become world number one".
Swiatek ready to play 'wherever WTA decides' in Saudi link
World number one Iga Swiatek said Saturday she is ready to "play wherever the WTA decides" after Saudi Arabia emerged as a controversial potential host on the women's tour.
Khawaja becomes Australia's quiet driving force
Usman Khawaja has persevered through racism and a career crisis to emerge as the understated driving force behind Australia's bid to retain the Ashes.
Japan to meet China in women's Asia Cup basketball final
Defending champions Japan kept their bid for a sixth straight women's Asia Cup basketball title on track Saturday with an 88-52 thumping of New Zealand to set up a final showdown with China.