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Messi gets Club World Cup under way in Miami

Burns grabs US Open lead with Scott and Spaun one back

Russell grabs dazzling Canadian GP pole then jokes at Verstappen's expense

Thompson in six-way tie for LPGA lead in Michigan

Inter striker Taremi stranded in Iran amid conflict: club

No.1 Scheffler well back as pal Burns fights for US Open title

PSG excitement for Club World Cup trumps fatigue ahead of Atletico clash

Burns and Spaun share US Open lead through nine holes of third round

Toulon power past Castres and into Top 14 semi-final

Russell delivers sensational lap to take pole at Canadian GP

McIlroy opens up on silence after golf and post-Masters funk

Burns tees off with US Open lead as McIlroy finds more misery

Sam Burns, chasing his first major title, teed off with a one-stroke lead in Saturday's third round of the US Open, while second-ranked Rory McIlroy found more misery at rain-soaked Oakmont.

Three things we learned from the World Test Championship final

South Africa shed their unwanted tag as nearly men with a decisive five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship final on Saturday.

Israel, Iran trade threats as conflict escalates

Israel on Saturday threatened to strike "every target of the ayatollah regime" in Iran, whose president warned of a severe response if the Israeli attacks continue, fuelling fears of an escalating conflict.

Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua, dead at 95

Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua after decades of war and was the first woman elected president in the Americas, died Saturday at the age of 95, her family said.

Bavuma eyes more South Africa success after Test final win over Australia

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma wants his team's triumph in the World Test Championship final to be the first of many trophies for the country's cricketers.

France says supports Harvard, welcomes foreign students

France's foreign minister on Saturday said his country supported students and staff at Harvard, after President Donald Trump tried to ban foreign students from the prestigious US university.

Federer gets 93rd Le Mans underway as Ferrari chase third successive win

Ferrari began their bid for a third consecutive Le Mans 24 hours after former tennis champion Roger Federer waved the starter flag at the Sarthe circuit on Saturday.

Nicklaus and Miller's US Open advice -- patience and attitude

Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller, US golf legends who won their first major titles at Oakmont, on Saturday advised patience in the face of US Open pressure for potential contenders.

Pogacar again soars away from stellar field to increase Criterium du Dauphine lead

For the second straight day, Tadej Pogacar rode away from his main rivals on the final ascent as he cemented his grip on the Criterium de Dauphine yellow jersey in Saturday's mountainous 'Queen Stage'.