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Afro-Greeks struggle to emulate 'idol' Antetokounmpo
Young Athenians sharpen their shooting skills under the dazzling white lights of an outdoor basketball court, forever dreaming of emulating local hero and global star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Estrada edges Gonzalez in super flyweight world title triology fight
Juan Francisco Estrada won a majority decision over Roman Gonzalez Saturday to claim the vacant WBC super flyweight world title in an action-packed third installment of their rivalry.
Warriors shoot down Rockets, Mavs beat Knicks in New York
Andrew Wiggins scored a season-high 36 points on Saturday as the NBA champion Golden State Warriors got off to a hot start and made it hold up Saturday in a 120-101 victory over the Houston Rockets.
Fury forecasts 'biggest year of career' after defeating Chisora
Tyson Fury said 2023 would be "the "biggest year of my career" as the Briton looks to unify boxing's fractured heavyweight division.
Brazil sweat on Neymar return ahead of South Korea World Cup clash
Brazil head into Monday's World Cup last-16 tie against South Korea preoccupied by the health of the great Pele and with coach Tite wondering whether to recall the Selecao's current number 10 Neymar after an ankle injury.
Pragmatic style pays off for Van Gaal's Netherlands
Louis van Gaal's Netherlands have been repeatedly criticised for being "too boring" but a clinical counter-attacking display on Saturday saw them pick off the United States to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Tireless Modric leading by example at World Cup as Croatia face Japan
Croatia's squad features only a few of the players which led them to the World Cup final in 2018, runners-up to France, but Luka Modric is defying time to be one of those few constants.
France, England in World Cup spotlight after Messi helps Argentina into last eight
France's bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England's pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal.
Fury dominates Chisora to retain WBC heavyweight title and eyes Usyk
Tyson Fury retained his World Boxing Council heavyweight title with a decisive stoppage win over British rival Derek Chisora on Saturday before setting his sights on a blockbuster unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk.
Now show us the money, says Arnold as gutsy Australia exit World Cup
Coach Graham Arnold made an impassioned plea to the Australian government for money and "a home" after his Socceroos exited the World Cup with a fighting 2-1 loss to Argentina in the last 16 on Saturday.
Fury dominates Chisora to retain WBC heavyweight title
Tyson Fury retained his World Boxing Council heavyweight title with a decisive stoppage win over British rival Derek Chisora on Saturday before setting his sights on a blockbuster unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk.
Goggia grabs second Lake Louise downhill victory
Italian speed queen Sofia Goggia made it two wins in as many days Saturday with victory over Nina Ortlieb in the second World Cup downhill at Lake Louise.
Fury stops Chisora to retain WBC heavyweight title
Tyson Fury retained his World Boxing Council heavyweight title with a decisive stoppage win over British rival Derek Chisora on Saturday.
Messi stars as Argentina set up World Cup quarter-final date with Netherlands
Lionel Messi finally scored a goal in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Saturday as he inspired Argentina to a 2-1 win over Australia that sets up a mouthwatering quarter-final showdown with the Netherlands, who proved too strong for the United States earlier.
Hospitalized football icon Pele says he's 'strong, with a lot of hope'
Brazilian football legend Pele said on Saturday that he feels "strong, with a lot of hope" despite medical problems that have kept the 82-year-old sports icon in the hospital with a respiratory infection.
Rams place quarterback Stafford on injured reserve
The Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams placed Matthew Stafford on injured reserve with a lingering neck strain on Saturday, potentially ending their quarterback's NFL season.
South Africa extend dominance with Dubai Sevens win at '70% of potential'
South Africa head coach Sandile Ngcobo said on Saturday his side are at "70% of their potential" after they beat Ireland 21-5 to win the second leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai while Australia claimed the women's title.
Messi magic helps send Argentina into World Cup last eight
Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark quality to score the opener in a 2-1 win over Australia and send Argentina into the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday.
'Grave worry' for missing Boks winger Nkosi
Springboks winger Sbu Nkosi has been missing for three weeks, his South African club side Bulls said on Saturday, with police admitting "concerns about the player's safety".
Berhalter envies Dutch finishing school as USA bow out
United States coach Gregg Berhalter bemoaned his team's failure to convert goalscoring chances after the Americans exited the World Cup on Saturday with a 3-1 last-16 defeat to the Netherlands.
Dutch sweep into World Cup quarters as Messi takes centre-stage
The Netherlands put on a World Cup finishing masterclass to beat the USA 3-1 and advance to the quarter-finals on Saturday as Lionel Messi's Argentina prepared to take on Australia in a David v Goliath showdown.
Dutch masters end American dream to reach World Cup quarter-finals
A clinical Netherlands ended the United States' World Cup dream on Saturday, sweeping into the quarter-finals with a ruthless 3-1 victory.
World Cup lights up to show support for hospitalised Pele
World Cup host nation Qatar showed its support for Pele on Saturday, lighting up buildings with a "Get well soon" message for the Brazil football great.
Japan's World Cup super-sub Doan aims to sink Croatia
World Cup super-sub Ritsu Doan believes the strength of Japan's bench could prove decisive as they prepare to face 2018 finalists Croatia in the last 16 on Monday.
Ex-All Black Bridge scores but loses on Montpellier bow
Former New Zealand winger George Bridge scored on his Montpellier debut as his new side lost 19-14 at Clermont in the French Top 14 on Saturday.
Dutch masters into World Cup quarter-finals as USA downed
A clinical Netherlands ended the United States' World Cup dream on Saturday, sweeping into the quarter-finals with a ruthless 3-1 victory.
Suarez, Cavani make undignified exits from World Cup stage
The sight of a tearful Luis Suarez hiding his face in his shirt and an enraged Edinson Cavani knocking over a VAR monitor encapsulated Uruguay's sadness and frustration at their World Cup exit.
Lloris 'honoured' to equal Thuram as France's most-capped player
Hugo Lloris said Saturday he was "honoured and very proud" at the prospect of equalling Lilian Thuram as France's most-capped player in the World Cup last-16 clash with Poland in Doha.
Skipper Son eyes 'another miracle' against Brazil at World Cup
Son Heung-min wants his South Korea side to pull off "another miracle" and beat Brazil on Monday in the World Cup last 16 after their last-gasp heroics against Portugal.
Scott eagles last hole to lead Australian Open as Smith woes continue
Former Masters champion Adam Scott once again eagled the final hole to leapfrog Poland's Adrian Meronk into the lead after the third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.
Mbappe and Lewandowski face off as France take on Poland at World Cup
There is arguably no more thrilling player at this World Cup than Kylian Mbappe, who leads France into their last-16 clash on Sunday with a Poland side whose own hopes of pulling off a famous upset will depend to a large extent on Robert Lewandowski.
James, Davis propel Lakers past Bucks, Heat cool off Celtics
LeBron James hit another NBA milestone Friday as he and Anthony Davis fueled the Los Angeles Lakers' hard-fought 133-129 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.