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Bournemouth eye European place after crushing Palace

Bournemouth eye European place after crushing Palace

Bournemouth moved into sixth place in the Premier League with a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace that bolstered their bid to qualify for Europe.

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Pogacar ends dominant Tour of Romandie with fourth win

Pogacar ends dominant Tour of Romandie with fourth win

Tadej Pogacar surged to the line Sunday for the fourth win in five full stages to complete an emphatic victory in the Tour of Romandie.

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Chakravarthy, Narine help Kolkata stay alive in IPL

Chakravarthy, Narine help Kolkata stay alive in IPL

Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine helped Kolkata Knight Riders to their third straight win in the IPL as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets on Sunday.

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Daughter says Maradona died after carers' plan 'went out of control'

Daughter says Maradona died after carers' plan 'went out of control'

Diego Maradona's entourage and medical team had a plan for the Argentine football star but things "went out of control" in the lead-up to his death, his daughter Gianinna said in an interview this week.

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OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out

OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out

Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed at demonstrating continuity at the cartel after the shock withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates.

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How Schalke returned to the Bundesliga after their 'worst season ever'

How Schalke returned to the Bundesliga after their 'worst season ever'

After three seasons in the second flight, Schalke's 1-0 home win over Fortuna Duesseldorf on Saturday returned the German giants to the Bundesliga.

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Mumbai coach Jayawardene backs Suryakumar to find his 'rhythm'

Mumbai coach Jayawardene backs Suryakumar to find his 'rhythm'

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene says struggling batter Suryakumar Yadav is in a "good space" -- and not far from a big knock in the Indian Premier League.

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Under full moon, Shakira thrills 2 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach

Under full moon, Shakira thrills 2 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach

Latin pop queen Shakira delighted crowds of two million that packed Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon Saturday, delivering fan-favorite hits and words of love for Brazil.

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Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streets

Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streets

Across Bangkok, aromas of garlic, chilli and grilled meat drift from roadside stalls and carts, but tighter controls on vendors threaten livelihoods and the street food culture that defines the Thai capital.

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More Nepalis drive electric, evading global fuel shocks

More Nepalis drive electric, evading global fuel shocks

As global fuel markets reel from the Middle East war, motorists in Nepal are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, with high demand putting a strain on dealerships.

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