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Drop-goal master Ford uses 'great weapon' to undo Argentina
George Ford achieved the rare feat of knocking over three drop-goals in England's dominant 27-10 victory over Argentina to kick-start their World Cup campaign on Saturday.
Italy falter, England and Belgium on track for Euro 2024
Defending European champions Italy drew 1-1 with North Macedonia in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday to suffer a blow in their hopes of making it to next year's finals from Group C where leaders England took a valuable point in a 1-1 away draw against Ukraine.
Italy held by North Macedonia on Spalletti's debut
Italy's chances of defending their European Championship crown suffered a blow on Saturday after a 1-1 away draw at North Macedonia in Euro 2024 qualifying.
Aussie Lee grabs lead at LPGA Queen City Championship
Australia's Minjee Lee opened with three consecutive birdies on her way to a seven-under par 65 and a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Queen City Championship.
Ford kicks England past Argentina in World Cup opener
George Ford kicked all the points, including three drop-goals, to help 14-man England cast off a dismal run of form to claim a comprehensive 27-10 victory over Argentina in the teams’ Pool D World Cup opener on Saturday.
Hundreds of fans miss start of England v Argentina Rugby World Cup match
Hundreds of England and Argentina supporters missed the kickoff of their Rugby World Cup match in Marseille on Saturday after being delayed at the entrances to the stadium, AFP journalists saw.
Japan humiliate Euro 2024 hosts Germany 4-1 as pressure builds on Flick
Japan humiliated Euro 2024 hosts Germany 4-1 in a friendly international on Saturday, piling the pressure on struggling coach Hansi Flick.
England and Belgium stay on track for Euro 2024
England claimed a point in a 1-1 draw with Ukraine in a Euro 2024 qualifier Saturday as Belgium went joint top of their group with a 1-0 away win at Azerbaijan as both sides stayed on course for the finals in Germany.
Australia coach Jones hails 'perfect' World Cup start
Australia head coach Eddie Jones said Saturday's 35-15 victory over Georgia was the "perfect" start to the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup campaign.
Prince William reveals tears of joy at cousin's equestrian triumph
Britain's Prince William said Saturday the only time he had cried watching sport was when his cousin Zara Tindall won a major equestrian competition.
Warner, Labuschagne hit centuries as Australia ease past South Africa
David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne hit centuries and set up a convincing 123-run win for Australia in the second one-day international against South Africa at the Mangaung Oval on Saturday.
NFL Rams lose star receiver Kupp for first four games
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, a former Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, will miss the first four games of the NFL season, the club announced on Saturday.
Rovanpera leads Acropolis Rally as Ogier, Neuville hit the rocks
World champion Kalle Rovanpera swept into the lead of the Acropolis Rally on Saturday as rivals Sebastien Ogier and Thierry Neuville saw their hopes dashed in Greece's unforgiving heat and dust.
Donaldson helps end Jones' winless Australia run
Australia full-back Ben Donaldson scored 25 points as Australia claimed a first win in six games under Eddie Jones as they beat Georgia 35-15 in their World Cup opener on Saturday.
Walker's first England goal rescues Ukraine draw in Euro qualifier
Kyle Walker spared England's blushes as the Manchester City defender's first international goal rescued a 1-1 draw against Ukraine in Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifier.
Bengals QB Burrow inks record NFL deal on eve of season
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow signed a five-year contract extension with the NFL club on Saturday that will make him the league's highest-paid player, the team announced.
Samarawickrama helps Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in Asia Cup
Sadeera Samarawickrama smashed 93 to set up a 21-run win for Sri Lanka in their opening Super Four clash of the Asia Cup against Bangladesh on Saturday.
McIlroy in Irish Open contention after third-round surge
Rory McIlroy put himself into contention to win the Irish Open for the second time following a dramatic third round of 66 on Saturday.
Oldie Sexton 'firing on all cylinders' delights Farrell
Andy Farrell purred on Saturday about Ireland's talisman Johnny Sexton returning to action "firing on all cylinders" at the Rugby World Cup.
Alcaraz pulls out of Davis Cup after US Open defeat
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Davis Cup Finals group stage on Saturday after his US Open semi-final defeat by Daniil Medvedev.
Djokovic on revenge mission as history beckons in US Open final
As Novak Djokovic again stands on the verge of history at the US Open, he has a score to settle with Daniil Medvedev after his loss to the Russian in the 2021 final cost him a calendar Grand Slam.
Sexton sets new mark as Irish thrash Romania in World Cup opener
Irish captain Johnny Sexton scored 24 points to make a spectacular injury return as he became Ireland's record World Cup points scorer in a sparkling 82-8 victory over Romania on Saturday.
Evenepoel powers to solo victory day after Vuelta defence collapse
Remco Evenepoel made a powerful statement with a superb solo stage 14 victory in the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday, the day after his Grand Tour defence crumbled.
Warner, Labuschagne hit centuries as Australia go on batting rampage
David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne hit centuries as Australia went on a batting rampage in the second one-day international against South Africa at the Mangaung Oval on Saturday.
Top Indian sprinter gets four-year doping ban: reports
Top Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has been banned from competition for four years after she failed two doping tests, local media reported Friday.
Frizell joins injured list as All Blacks depart for Rugby World Cup
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said loose forward Shannon Frizell has joined their injured list as the New Zealand squad departed for the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
Argentina's Pumpas making strides in mixed ability rugby
There is no better demonstration of rugby's oft-cited mantra that it is a sport for all shapes, sizes and abilities than in Argentina's Pumpas XV.
Djokovic dominates Monfils in Cincinnati, Alcaraz outlasts Paul
Novak Djokovic extended his career-long domination of Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 victory on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open.
History beckons with England, Spain one win from World Cup glory
A Women's World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax on Sunday when England or Spain are crowned champions for the first time.
Newcastle face Premier League title test at Man City, Caicedo set for Chelsea bow
Newcastle face an early test of their Premier League aspirations this season when they take on Manchester City, while Chelsea's £115 million ($146 million) midfielder Moises Caicedo is set to make his debut at West Ham.
England FA says would reject any approach for women's coach Wiegman
Any approach for England coach Sarina Wiegman would "100 percent" be rejected, the country's football association said ahead of Sunday's Women's World Cup final against Spain.
Kerley-Jacobs clash possible at star-studded Budapest worlds
World 100m champion Fred Kerley's long-awaited showdown with Olympic gold medallist Marcell Jacobs is one of many intriguing sub-plots to the World Athletics Championships that start in Budapest on Saturday.