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Nicaragua says quitting UNESCO over press prize award

Nicaragua says quitting UNESCO over press prize award

Nicaragua has notified UNESCO of its withdrawal from the organization in response to its press prize going to a Nicaraguan newspaper in exile, local media reported Sunday.

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Oscar Piastri wins Miami Grand Prix to lead McLaren one-two

Oscar Piastri wins Miami Grand Prix to lead McLaren one-two

Oscar Piastri grabbed his fourth win in six races with victory in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday as McLaren enjoyed a one-two on the podium to continue their dominant season.

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Bednarek runs this year's world-best 200m to win at Miami Grand Slam

Bednarek runs this year's world-best 200m to win at Miami Grand Slam

American Kenny Bednarek set the fastest time in the world this year by winning the 200 meters in 19.84 seconds at Sunday's Grand Slam Track series Miami meet.

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'Lucky number seven' for Ruud after beating Draper to clinch Madrid Open

'Lucky number seven' for Ruud after beating Draper to clinch Madrid Open

Casper Ruud joked seven was his lucky number after claiming the most important trophy of his career in his seventh big final as he beat Jack Draper on Sunday to win the Madrid Open.

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China's Zhao leads Williams 11-6 in world snooker final

China's Zhao leads Williams 11-6 in world snooker final

Zhao Xintong moved seven frames away from becoming the first Chinese player to win the world snooker championship after building an 11-6 lead over veteran Mark Williams on Sunday's opening day of the final.

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Ryu takes wire-to-wire win at LPGA Black Desert Championship

Ryu takes wire-to-wire win at LPGA Black Desert Championship

South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran completed a wire-to-wire victory on Sunday at the Black Desert Championship to capture her third career LPGA title.

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Marseille held by fellow Champions League hopefuls Lille

Marseille held by fellow Champions League hopefuls Lille

Marseille climbed back into second place in Ligue on Sunday despite being held to a 1-1 draw at fellow Champions League chasers Lille.

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'Lonely' Palou cruises to win at IndyCar Alabama Grand Prix

'Lonely' Palou cruises to win at IndyCar Alabama Grand Prix

Spanish pole-sitter Alex Palou dominated from start to finish to win Sunday's Alabama Indy Grand Prix and stretch his IndyCar points lead in quest of a third consecutive season title.

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US Fed expected to pause rate cuts again, await clarity on tariffs

US Fed expected to pause rate cuts again, await clarity on tariffs

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to extend a recent pause in rate cuts this week as it waits to see how President Donald Trump's stop-start tariff rollout affects the health of the world's largest economy.

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Ruud beats Draper to win Madrid Open and claim maiden Masters

Ruud beats Draper to win Madrid Open and claim maiden Masters

Casper Ruud beat Jack Draper 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 on Sunday to clinch Madrid Open victory and the first Masters 1000 triumph of his career.

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