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Urdapilleta kicks struggling Castres past Toulouse

Urdapilleta kicks struggling Castres past Toulouse

Argentina fly-half Benjamin Urdapilleta slotted 14 points as Castres beat French Top 14 leaders Toulouse 27-17.

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Ballance, Madhevere star as Zimbabwe win ODI series

Ballance, Madhevere star as Zimbabwe win ODI series

Half-centuries from Gary Ballance and Wessly Madhevere helped Zimbabwe defeat the Netherlands by seven wickets and win a World Cup Super League one-day international series 2-1 on Saturday.

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'My city is gone' -- Tornado kills at least 23 in Mississippi

'My city is gone' -- Tornado kills at least 23 in Mississippi

At least 23 people were killed as a devastating tornado ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods.

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England's James out of Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine

England's James out of Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine

England defender Reece James will miss the Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine, it was announced Saturday.

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Early wildfire in Spain rages out of control

Early wildfire in Spain rages out of control

Some 700 firefighters were battling Spain's first major forest fire of the year Saturday, which was raging out of control 48 hours after it began, forcing 1,500 people to flee.

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Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim submits new bid for Man Utd - reports

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim submits new bid for Man Utd - reports

Manchester United have received a second Qatari bid to buy the English football giants, British media reported Saturday.

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Relieved Uno retains world figure skating title

Relieved Uno retains world figure skating title

Japan's Shoma Uno said he felt "relief" after shrugging off mental doubts and injury to retain his world figure skating title in front of an adoring home crowd on Saturday.

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At least 23 dead as tornado, storms rip through Mississippi

At least 23 dead as tornado, storms rip through Mississippi

At least 23 people died as violent storms and at least one tornado ripped through the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs and flattening neighborhoods, officials and residents said Saturday.

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Tuchel 'dumbstruck' by Bayern appointment

Tuchel 'dumbstruck' by Bayern appointment

Newly-appointed Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday he was stunned at being offered the position.

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Honda's Marquez takes pole for Portugal MotoGP

Honda's Marquez takes pole for Portugal MotoGP

Honda's Marc Marquez sped to a surprise pole position for the season-opening Grand Prix of Portugal in final qualifying on Saturday ahead of world champion Francesco Bagnaia, with Jorge Martin in third.

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