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Silesia Diamond League: four events to watch

Silesia Diamond League: four events to watch

World sprint champions Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden head a stellar cast of elite track and field athletes who will take part in the Diamond League meet in Poland on Sunday.

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New arrival Rodri to miss Elche opener: Barca's Flick

New arrival Rodri to miss Elche opener: Barca's Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said new signing Rodri would not be involved in the Spanish champions' La Liga opener against Elche on Sunday.

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Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race, Antonelli fourth

Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race, Antonelli fourth

Mercedes driver George Russell powered to victory in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race Saturday, making the most of his pole position to claw back some ground on teammate Kimi Antonelli in the world championship standings.

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Atletico's Alvarez to return against Villarreal: Simeone

Atletico's Alvarez to return against Villarreal: Simeone

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said striker Julian Alvarez would return to the squad for Sunday's La Liga clash against Villarreal.

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Mercedes driver George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race

Mercedes driver George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race

Mercedes driver George Russell powered to victory in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race Saturday, making the most of his pole position to claw back some ground on teammate Kimi Antonelli in the driver's championship.

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Pope visits San Marino, before addressing Italian political gathering

Pope visits San Marino, before addressing Italian political gathering

Pope Leo XIV arrived Saturday in the tiny republic of San Marino ahead of an address to a cultural and political event organised by an influential Catholic group at the Italian seaside resort of Rimini.

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Australia lead by 101 in 2nd Bangladesh Test as 18 wickets fall on day one

Australia lead by 101 in 2nd Bangladesh Test as 18 wickets fall on day one

Australia scratched out a 101-run lead over Bangladesh on Saturday in the second Test, with 18 wickets falling on day one after Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam both took six in a fast-bowling masterclass.

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'Aura' battles leap from social media to Latin America streets

'Aura' battles leap from social media to Latin America streets

In the middle of a cheering crowd in Mexico City, two teenagers are limbering up for battle.

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Australia lose three wickets after skittling Bangladesh for 64

Australia lose three wickets after skittling Bangladesh for 64

Australia lost three quick wickets as Bangladesh fought back on day one of the second Test with the hosts 50-3 at tea after a Mitchell Starc masterclass skittled the visitors for just 64.

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US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs

US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs

Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement.

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