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French football boss Le Graet faces 'sexist outrage' claim

French football boss Le Graet faces 'sexist outrage' claim

French football chief Noel Le Graet could face criminal proceedings after a claim of a "sexist outrage" was made against him, Le Monde reported on Saturday.

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Pumas prop Sclavi takes 'not pretty' La Rochelle into Champions Cup last 16

Pumas prop Sclavi takes 'not pretty' La Rochelle into Champions Cup last 16

La Rochelle forwards coach Donnacha Ryan said his side's 7-3 victory over Ulster on Saturday was "not pretty" as the holders booked their place in the Champions Cup last 16.

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Vincent steps up as Heat down Giannis-less Bucks

Vincent steps up as Heat down Giannis-less Bucks

Gabe Vincent scored 27 points and snaffled five steals as the Miami Heat took full advantage of the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to score a 111-95 defeat of the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.

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New storms hitting California as it faces already 'disastrous' floods

New storms hitting California as it faces already 'disastrous' floods

The latest in a damaging succession of storm systems blew into California on Saturday, bringing heavy flooding to already waterlogged regions and threatening snowfalls of up to six feet (two meters) in areas.

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Milan trail leaders Napoli by nine despite fightback at Lecce

Milan trail leaders Napoli by nine despite fightback at Lecce

AC Milan's Serie A title defence suffered another blow on Saturday as despite coming back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Lecce the champions sit nine points behind rampant league leaders Napoli.

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Pumas prop Sclavi takes La Rochelle into Champions Cup last 16

Pumas prop Sclavi takes La Rochelle into Champions Cup last 16

Argentina prop Joel Sclavi scored a late try to book holders La Rochelle's place in the Champions Cup last 16 as they edged Ulster 7-3 on Saturday.

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Lampard will 'go again' after troubled Everton crash amid fans protest

Lampard will 'go again' after troubled Everton crash amid fans protest

Frank Lampard insisted he still has the stomach for Everton's relegation battle after his side crashed to a 2-1 defeat against fellow strugglers Southampton amid furious fan protests on Saturday.

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Egypt unveils ancient royal tomb in Luxor

Egypt unveils ancient royal tomb in Luxor

Egyptian authorities announced Saturday the discovery of an ancient tomb in Luxor dating back around 3,500 years that archaeologists believe holds the remains of an 18th dynasty royal.

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Late goals end Orlando Pirates' losing streak

Late goals end Orlando Pirates' losing streak

Orlando Pirates snapped a three-match South African Premiership losing run when they scored two added-time goals to beat Golden Arrows 3-1 in Soweto on Saturday.

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Clashes as Greta Thunberg joins anti-coal activists to save German village

Clashes as Greta Thunberg joins anti-coal activists to save German village

Climate activist Greta Thunberg condemned moves to demolish a German village to make way for a coal mine expansion as police clashed with demonstrators at the site on Saturday.

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