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Nadal to bid Roland Garros farewell, Sabalenka starts title bid

Nadal to bid Roland Garros farewell, Sabalenka starts title bid

Roland Garros will pay tribute to its greatest champion with a ceremony for the retired Rafael Nadal on Sunday, while Aryna Sabalenka gets her French Open campaign up and running on the opening day of the tournament.

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Informal therapy offers healing at George Floyd memorial

Informal therapy offers healing at George Floyd memorial

Down the road from where George Floyd was killed five years ago, a woman listened quietly as the man opposite shared his lingering anger over the death filmed and shared around the world.

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George Floyd's uncertain legacy is marked five years on

George Floyd's uncertain legacy is marked five years on

Americans on Sunday mark five years since George Floyd was killed by a US police officer, as President Donald Trump backtracks on reforms designed to tackle racism.

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Syria reboots interior ministry as Damascus seeks to reassure West

Syria reboots interior ministry as Damascus seeks to reassure West

Syrian authorities on Saturday announced an interior ministry restructuring that includes fighting cross-border drug and people smuggling as they seek to improve ties with Western nations that have lifted sanctions.

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Bae holds on to LPGA lead in Mexico

Bae holds on to LPGA lead in Mexico

Jenny Bae was unable to make the most of a strong start to the third round of the LPGA Riviera Maya Open but held on to a one-stroke lead heading into Sunday's final round.

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Schmid and Griffin share lead with Scheffler lurking at Colonial

Schmid and Griffin share lead with Scheffler lurking at Colonial

Germany's Matti Schmid and American Ben Griffin each fired a two-under par 68 to share the lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Tour's Charles Schwab Challenge.

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Filipino trailblazer Eala set for Grand Slam debut in Paris

Filipino trailblazer Eala set for Grand Slam debut in Paris

Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala believes she can move up to the next level after her impressive run in Miami this year as she becomes the first woman from her country to compete in a Grand Slam at the French Open.

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'Up for anything': Stuttgart eye Berlin nightlife after cup triumph

'Up for anything': Stuttgart eye Berlin nightlife after cup triumph

Coach Sebastian Hoeness said his Stuttgart side were set for a taste of Berlin's notorious nightlife after Saturday's German Cup win over Arminia Bielefeld.

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How 'calm' Arsenal dethroned women's Champions League giants Barca

How 'calm' Arsenal dethroned women's Champions League giants Barca

Few gave Arsenal much chance of overthrowing Barcelona in the women's Champions League final on Saturday, but the Gunners insisted it was possible and proved it in Lisbon with a gargantuan performance.

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PSG beat Reims to win French Cup ahead of Champions League final

PSG beat Reims to win French Cup ahead of Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for their Champions League final showdown with Inter Milan by winning the French Cup on Saturday as Bradley Barcola scored twice in a comfortable 3-0 win against Reims.

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