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England beaten in Hungary, Italy hold Germany in Nations League

England beaten in Hungary, Italy hold Germany in Nations League

A tired England side went down to a surprise 1-0 defeat in Hungary in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday, while Germany had to come from behind to draw 1-1 with an inexperienced Italy team.

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Mane grabs hat-trick for Senegal and hints at leaving Liverpool

Mane grabs hat-trick for Senegal and hints at leaving Liverpool

Sadio Mane scored a hat-trick as Senegal overcame Benin 3-1 on Saturday in the first match of their Africa Cup of Nations title defence, and hinted that he will not be at Liverpool next season.

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Top US general, in Stockholm, signals support for Sweden and Finland's NATO bids

Top US general, in Stockholm, signals support for Sweden and Finland's NATO bids

Top US General Mark Milley said Saturday that the United States is determined to support Sweden and Finland as the countries pursue NATO membership, a statement underscored by his visit to the USS Kearsarge after it became the largest US warship ever to dock in Stockholm.

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Shoot 'em up video game a refuge for war-scarred Afghans

Shoot 'em up video game a refuge for war-scarred Afghans

The crackle of gunfire. A gasp of a stranger. Explosions rumbling in the distance. In the Afghan capital of Kabul, such sounds would normally prompt panic.

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Inexperienced Italy side hold Germany in Nations League

Inexperienced Italy side hold Germany in Nations League

Germany needed a Joshua Kimmich equaliser as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with a much-changed Italy team in the UEFA Nations League in Bologna on Saturday.

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Warriors ready to 'turn page' on game one stunner: Kerr

Warriors ready to 'turn page' on game one stunner: Kerr

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr backed his team to "turn the page" on their shocking NBA Finals opening loss as they attempt to square the series against the Boston Celtics on Sunday.

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Kazakhstan holds referendum to move past Nazarbayev era

Kazakhstan holds referendum to move past Nazarbayev era

Kazakhstan is holding a referendum Sunday to overhaul its constitution after deadly unrest in January ended founding leader Nursultan Nazarbayev's three-decade grip on Central Asia's richest country.

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Britain gets in party mode with star-studded concert for queen's jubilee

Britain gets in party mode with star-studded concert for queen's jubilee

Britain went into full celebration mode Saturday to honour Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne, as a "party at the palace" concert got under way featuring an array of stars including Diana Ross and Andrea Bocelli.

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Stokes and Root spark England revival against New Zealand

Stokes and Root spark England revival against New Zealand

England captain Ben Stokes rode his luck as he combined with predecessor Joe Root in a thrilling rally at Lord's on Saturday to set up a dramatic finish to the first Test against New Zealand.

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McKennie to start for USA against Uruguay: Berhalter

McKennie to start for USA against Uruguay: Berhalter

Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie will return to the USA starting line-up for Sunday's friendly against Uruguay as he continues his comeback from injury, head coach Gregg Berhalter confirmed on Saturday.

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