Massive crowds circle Kaaba as hajj begins in Saudi heat
Vast crowds of robed Muslim faithful walked solemn circles around the Kaaba, the black cube at Mecca's Grand Mosque on Sunday to begin the biggest hajj pilgrimage in several years, in the heat of the Saudi summer.
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Ogier edges Rovanpera as Toyota dominate Safari Rally
France's eight-time former world champion Sebastien Ogier patched up his rear tailgate with a bin liner en route to edging Toyota teammate Kalle Rovanpera to win the Safari Rally in Kenya on Sunday.
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Bagnaia wins attritional Dutch MotoGP, heartache for Binder
Francesco Bagnaia won the Dutch MotoGP at Assen on Sunday to extend his lead in the championship.
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Arteta wants stronger Arsenal squad to challenge Man City
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the Gunners have to strengthen in the transfer market if they are to topple Manchester City as Premier League champions next season.
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Pope 'breaks taboo' with prayer for missing Vatican teen
Pope Francis offered prayers Sunday for the family of a teenager who went missing 40 years ago this week, an intervention her brother hailed as a sign the Vatican was finally engaging seriously with its most famous cold case.
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Marquez woes continue as Honda star forced out of Dutch MotoGP
Honda star Marc Marquez was forced to pull out of the Dutch MotoGP hours before Sunday's eighth round of the season due to injury.
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Han clinches first Asian Tour win at Korea Open
US golfer Seungsu Han clinched his first Asian Tour title at the Kolon Korea Open on Sunday, winning by six shots after leading from the opening round.
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Messi recalls 'massive disappointment' of PSG Champions League woes
Lionel Messi has called his start at former club Paris Saint-Germain "very tough", dubbing two successive failed Champions League bids a "massive disappointment".
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Elton John to close out Glastonbury with final UK gig
Elton John was set to close out Britain's legendary Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on the five-day annual spectacular with what has been billed as his final UK performance.
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Australia's wannabe France lock Meafou ineligible for World Cup - source
Toulouse's Australian lock Emmanuel Meafou will not be eligible to represent France before the end of 2023, meaning he will miss out on the Rugby World Cup, a source close to the French rugby federation confirmed Sunday.
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