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Ten-man Liverpool beat Bournemouth, Brighton go top of Premier League
Liverpool shrugged off a red card for Alexis Mac Allister on his Anfield debut to beat Bournemouth 3-1 on Saturday as Brighton thrashed Wolves 4-1 to go top of the Premier League.
World champion Bagnaia wins Austrian MotoGP sprint, extends lead
World champion Francesco Bagnaia dominated the sprint race at the Austrian MotoGP on Saturday to increase his lead in the world championship.
Spanish walker Martin wins first gold of Budapest worlds
Spain's Alvaro Martin won the men's 20km race walk to claim the first gold of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday as a host of hot favourites negotiated their qualifying rounds.
England's Brook frustrated by World Cup snub
England batsman Harry Brook has revealed his frustration at being left out of the squad for this year's Cricket World Cup.
Australia at 'crossroads moment' after World Cup exploits - coach
Coach Tony Gustavsson said there must be long-term investment in Australian women's football, warning they were at a "crossroads moment" following their fourth-placed finish Saturday at the World Cup.
World MotoGP champion Bagnaia on pole in Austria
World champion Francesco Bagnaia will start on pole for the Austrian MotoGP after Ducati's series leader topped qualifying at the Red Bull Ring circuit on Saturday.
Sweden take third place to spoil Australia's World Cup party
Sweden scored either side of half-time to spoil Australia's party and claim third spot at the Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win in Brisbane on Saturday.
Jackson out to deny Fraser-Pryce equalling Bubka record
Shericka Jackson's late blossoming into a 100/200 metres star can come into full bloom in Budapest should she dethrone her legendary fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and deny her equalling pole vaulter Sergey Bubka's record of six golds in one event.
England must play 'game of our lives' in World Cup final, says Bright
Skipper Millie Bright said that England will need to play "the game of our lives" to beat Spain in Sunday's Women's World Cup final.
'Next question': Spain's Vilda refuses to bite on eve of World Cup final
Coach Jorge Vilda repeatedly refused to comment on the eve of Sunday's Women's World Cup final about the turmoil between him and some Spanish players.
Storm delays start of World Athletics Championships
Stormy weather delayed the start of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.
'Me, me, me': Paine mocks Stokes' World Cup backflip
Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has blasted England skipper Ben Stokes' decision to come out retirement for the World Cup as about "me, me, me".
Rockets' Landale out of Australia's basketball World Cup campaign
Australia's basketball World Cup hopes suffered a setback Saturday with the Houston Rockets' Jock Landale ruled out with a left ankle injury.
World Cup showcases progress but also challenges for women's football
Sunday's World Cup final between England and Spain is the final act of a month of drama which highlighted how far women's football has come -- and the challenges that lie ahead.
USA dumped out and penalty drama: Women's World Cup moments
The Women's World Cup ends on Sunday when England play Spain in the final in Sydney, bringing the curtain down on a memorable month in Australia and New Zealand.
Bonmati to Caicedo: Women's World Cup players of the tournament
Ahead of the Women's World Cup final on Sunday between England and Spain, AFP Sport picks its five best players of the tournament:
Djokovic eases past Fritz to join Alcaraz in Cincinnati semi-finals
Novak Djokovic crushed Taylor Fritz while Carlos Alcaraz had to push hard to get past Max Purcell Friday as the top two seeds reached the semi-finals at the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open.
Messi aims to end magical month with Miami's first trophy
Lionel Messi could clinch his first trophy with Inter Miami, just four weeks after making his debut for the club, when his team face Nashville in the final of the Leagues Cup in Tennessee on Saturday.
Homa fires course record 62 to grab BMW Championship lead
Seventh-ranked Max Homa set a course record with an eight-under par 62 to seize a two-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Tour's BMW Championship, the penultimate FedEx Cup playoff event.
'Very, very smart': Tuchel toasts Kane's 'impressive' Bayern debut
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel lavished praise on English striker Harry Kane after his Bundesliga debut ended in a 4-0 away win at Werder Bremen on Friday.
Alcaraz survives qualifier Purcell to reach Cincinnati semis
World number one Carlos Alcaraz shook off a slow start and held on late to beat qualifier Max Purcell 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the semi-finals of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open on Friday.
Pochettino warns Chelsea's big-money buys over selection battle
Mauricio Pochettino refused to guarantee first team places to Chelsea's big money signings after the club's spending since last season reached £350 million ($440 million).
US GM Markgraf resigns as Women's World Cup fallout grows
United States women's national team general manager Kate Markgraf has resigned, US Soccer said Saturday, following head coach Vlatko Andonovski to the exit after a disappointing Women's World Cup campaign.
Man City would be 'killed' for Chelsea spending says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has claimed Manchester City would be "killed" if they spent as much money on new signings as Chelsea have over the last 12 months.
'Nervous' Kane scores on Bundesliga debut as Bayern beat Bremen
England striker Harry Kane admitted he was "nervous" on his Bayern Munich debut, after scoring one and assisting another as his side won 4-0 at Werder Bremen in the season opener on Friday.
Wood strikes late as Forest sink Blades
Chris Wood clinched Nottingham Forest's first Premier League win this season as the New Zealand striker's last-gasp header sealed a 2-1 win against Sheffield United on Friday.
Neymar in, Paqueta out as Brazil launch World Cup campaign
Brazil coach Fernando Diniz called up Neymar and Vinicius Junior Friday for the opening matches of the Selecao's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, but left out Lucas Paqueta, who faces a sports-betting investigation in Britain.
Kane scores on Bundesliga debut as Bayern beat Bremen
England striker Harry Kane scored one and assisted another in his starting debut as Bayern Munich won 4-0 away at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga season opener on Friday.
Spalletti, an Italian champion to revive the Azzurri
Luciano Spalletti, crowned Italian champion with Napoli last season, was on Friday handed the task of reviving the Azzurri, five days after Roberto Mancini's shock resignation as Italy coach.
United States brush aside Greece in basketball World Cup warm up
The United States beat Greece in Abu Dhabi on Friday in a basketball World Cup warm-up game but head coach Steve Kerr said his side is still adapting to international rules.
Villa sign Italy's Zaniolo on loan from Galatasaray
Aston Villa signed Italy midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo on loan from Galatasaray on Friday.
Bumrah strikes on return as India edge Ireland in 1st T20
Jasprit Bumrah marked his first India appearance in nearly a year with two wickets as the tourists defeated Ireland by two runs during a rain-affected opening Twenty20 international in Dublin on Friday