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McIlroy and Young share lead after Masters third round

McIlroy and Young share lead after Masters third round

Rory McIlroy charged back late after squandering a six-stroke edge to share the 54-hole lead with Cameron Young at the Masters on Saturday after a wild third round.

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Lavelle marks 100th cap with goal in US win over Japan

Lavelle marks 100th cap with goal in US win over Japan

Rose Lavelle celebrated her 100th international cap with a goal and set up another as the United States beat Japan 2-1 in the first of two friendlies between the two women’s international football powerhouses on Saturday.

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Artemis crew urges unity on 'lifeboat' Earth

Artemis crew urges unity on 'lifeboat' Earth

Artemis II astronauts expressed awe on Saturday over their record-setting lunar flyby mission, urging unity on Earth after witnessing the planet's isolation like a "lifeboat" in space.

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Former heavyweight king Fury outpoints Makhmudov, calls out Joshua

Former heavyweight king Fury outpoints Makhmudov, calls out Joshua

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury marked his return to the ring with a unanimous points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday before immediately challenging Anthony Joshua to a 'Battle of Britain' super fight.

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Former heavyweight king Fury outpoints Makhmudov on ring return

Former heavyweight king Fury outpoints Makhmudov on ring return

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury marked his return to the ring with a comprehensive and unanimous points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

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Two-time champ Scheffler surges up Masters leaderboard

Two-time champ Scheffler surges up Masters leaderboard

Scottie Scheffler made Moving Day count at the Masters on Saturday, firing his lowest round ever at Augusta National to climb into contention for a third green jacket.

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McIlroy scrambles to hold off rivals and keep Masters lead

McIlroy scrambles to hold off rivals and keep Masters lead

Rory McIlroy clung to a two-stroke lead after the front nine in Saturday's third round of the Masters, scrambling with a host of challengers in hot pursuit at Augusta National.

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Milan's Serie A title hopes in tatters after shock Udinese defeat, Juve fourth

Milan's Serie A title hopes in tatters after shock Udinese defeat, Juve fourth

AC Milan relinquished any remaining hope of winning the Serie A title on Saturday after falling to a shock 3-0 home defeat by Udinese, while Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0 to move into the Champions League positions.

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US warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance op

US warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance op

Two US Navy warships have transited the Strait of Hormuz to begin clearing the strategic waterway of mines laid by Iran, US Central Command said Saturday -- a claim denied by Tehran.

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Playoff seedings on line as grueling NBA regular-season comes to close

Playoff seedings on line as grueling NBA regular-season comes to close

The NBA regular season concludes on Sunday with 10 post-season seedings still to be determined and the Denver Nuggets facing a big decision regarding three-time Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic.

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