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Markram stars as record-setting South Africa blitz Sri Lanka
South Africa rewrote the record books on Saturday as they posted the highest ever World Cup total of 428 while Aiden Markram clubbed the fastest tournament century in just 49 balls against a shell-shocked Sri Lanka.
Top seeds Alcaraz, Medvedev make strong Shanghai Masters start
Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev made strong starts to the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, both winning in straight sets to sail through to the third round.
Afghanistan coach Trott laments collapse after Bangladesh defeat
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott was left to rue a series of "soft dismissals" as his side succumbed to a six-wicket defeat by Bangladesh in their World Cup opener at Dharamsala on Saturday.
Dologpyat gives Israel first world gymnastics gold on floor
Olympic champion Artem Dolgopyat gave Israel their first ever world gymnastics gold after winning men's floor final on Saturday.
South Africa hit highest World Cup total of 428
South Africa rewrote the record books on Saturday as they posted the highest ever World Cup total of 428 as Aiden Markram clubbed the fastest tournament century in just 49 balls against shell-shocked Sri Lanka.
South Africa's Markram scores fastest World Cup century
South Africa's Aiden Markram on Saturday smashed the fastest World Cup century, reaching the milestone in just 49 balls.
Kabaddi kerfuffle mars India milestone as Yao Ming slams 'slackers'
India surged past 100 medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday but the milestone was overshadowed by their controversial gold in a fractious kabaddi final suspended for an hour.
Guimaraes signs new contract with Newcastle
Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League club on Saturday.
'Unfinished business' as Rohit channels Tendulkar at World Cup
India skipper Rohit Sharma said Saturday that a World Cup win at home was "unfinished business" for his men, channelling the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's words before the 2011 triumph that capped his career.
South Africa's De Kock, van der Dussen hit World Cup centuries
Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen smashed centuries as South Africa headed towards an imposing total in their World Cup clash against Sri Lanka on Saturday.
Mehidy stars as Bangladesh overwhelm Afghanistan in World Cup
Mehidy Hasan Miraz starred with both bat and ball as Bangladesh launched their World Cup campaign with a dominant six-wicket win over Afghanistan in Dharamsala on Saturday.
Poland accuses Netherlands of 'prejudice' in Alkmaar football spat
Poland summoned the Dutch ambassador on Saturday claiming that the arrest of Legia Warsaw players after a European match may have been motivated by prejudice against Poles.
India claim controversial kabaddi gold after final suspended
The men's kabaddi final between India and Iran at the Asian Games descended into chaos and was suspended for about an hour on Saturday over a disputed decision, before India finally sealed the title.
Rugby-mad Fiji dreams of World Cup knock-out glory
Fiji's fairytale World Cup campaign has captured the imagination of the rugby-mad Pacific nation, where fans are willing their fleet-footed rugby heroes into the knock-out stages.
India win Asian Games cricket gold without having to bat
India were crowned Asian Games men's cricket champions on their first attempt and without needing to bat Saturday in an anti-climatic finish, consigning Afghanistan to a third consecutive silver.
Seeing double: twin sisters win Asian Games gold together
Twin sisters Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi won Asian Games gold on Saturday -- then said they hope to stand on the podium together at next year's Paris Olympics.
Swiatek ends Gauff win streak to reach China Open final
World number two Iga Swiatek breezed into the China Open women's final with a one-sided victory over Coco Gauff in Beijing on Saturday, handing the American her first defeat in 17 matches.
India celebrate milestone but Yao Ming lambasts China 'slackers'
India surged past a landmark 100 medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou with golds in archery and kabaddi on Saturday, on a bumper final full day of competition in Hangzhou.
'Chilled out' Aussies no longer angry young men, says Cummins
Australia skipper Pat Cummins said Saturday his team are content go about their game "quietly", in contrast to the ultra-aggressive style of earlier Australian sides.
England cannot treat Stokes as a 'messiah', says teammate Wood
England must avoid regarding Ben Stokes as a "messiah" or a "Superman" if the champions are to get their World Cup campaign back on track, according to teammate Mark Wood.
North Korean weightlifters clean up in Hangzhou but won't be at Olympics
The superheavyweight giants wrap up the Asian Games weightlifting on Saturday but it was the North Koreans' stunning return after four years that raised eyebrows in Hangzhou.
Watching IPL on TV helps Pakistan get into India groove
Pakistan players may be banned from competing in the Indian Premier League but TV footage of the lucrative tournament played a part in the team's opening World Cup win.
George Weah: from poverty to football hero and Liberia president
From Liberia's swampy slums to superstar footballer and national president, George Weah is running for a second term in elections on Tuesday, defending a controversial record in office and facing determined opposition.
Basketball great Yao Ming slams China 'slackers' after Games flop
Basketball great Yao Ming branded China's team "slackers" and warned they will struggle to qualify for future Olympics because of the "huge gap" with the world's best.
Best-ever India in dreamland after surging past 100 medals at Asiad
India surged past a landmark 100 medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou with golds in archery and kabaddi on Saturday adding gloss to their best showing ever at an Asiad.
Japan go full Samurai for must-win Argentina match
Japan have called on their inner Samurai spirit to take on Argentina in a mouth-watering winner-takes-all climax to Pool D of the Rugby World Cup in Nantes on Sunday.
Catching a break: Inner city Californians try surfing
As Dianne Finez helps her Latino and African American students through their first surf lesson, she remembers the time she first took to the waves, trying out a sport she barely even knew existed.
Kim Hyo-joo maintains two-shot lead in The Ascendant LPGA
South Korean Kim Hyo-joo fired four birdies in a three-under par 68 on Friday to maintain a two-shot lead in The Ascendant LPGA in Dallas, Texas.
Griffin grabs two-shot PGA Tour lead in Mississippi
Ben Griffin posted an eagle and seven birdies in his nine-under par 63 on Friday to seize a two-shot lead midway through the US PGA Tour's Sanderson Farms Championship.
Galthie's France preparing for next 'World Cup final'
France coach Fabien Galthie said his team is focused on playing another "World Cup final" after securing their place in the knock-out stages with an eight-try thumping of Italy on Friday.
Gymnastics' all-around queen Biles claims 21st world title
US superstar Simone Biles continued her spectacular return from a two-year break by claiming her 21st world title with all-around gold at the world gymnastics championships on Friday.
NFL star Kelce 'on top of world' as Taylor Swift scrutiny swirls
NFL star Travis Kelce says he is "on top of the world" as he navigates a whole new level of celebrity since kindling a rumored romance with pop icon Taylor Swift.