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Alcaraz saves match point in French Open survival epic

Alcaraz saves match point in French Open survival epic

Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz saved a match point and came back from 3-0 down in the final set to defeat Spanish compatriot Albert Ramos-Vinolas to make the French Open third round on Wednesday.

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Kompany 'parts ways' with Belgium's Anderlecht

Kompany 'parts ways' with Belgium's Anderlecht

Former Manchester City star Vincent Kompany has left his job as Anderlecht head coach, the club said Wednesday, amid reports he is set for a return to England as boss of Burnley.

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Four bombs kill at least 12 in Afghanistan

Four bombs kill at least 12 in Afghanistan

Four bombs ripped through minibuses and a mosque in Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least 12 people, officials said.

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Abuse accusations by ex-wife are 'outlandish': Johnny Depp

Abuse accusations by ex-wife are 'outlandish': Johnny Depp

Actor Johnny Depp testified Wednesday at his defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard that it has been "unimaginably brutal" to listen to her "outlandish" accusations of domestic abuse.

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Djokovic cruises as Zverev survives at French Open, Sakkari upset

Djokovic cruises as Zverev survives at French Open, Sakkari upset

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic eased into the third round of the French Open on Wednesday and Alexander Zverev saved a match point as he recovered from two sets down, but Maria Sakkari became the fifth women's top-10 seed to exit.

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World voices horror as latest massacre dents US image

World voices horror as latest massacre dents US image

The world voiced revulsion Wednesday at the massacre of Texas schoolchildren, which for some raised new questions on whether the United States can effectively promote itself as a global model.

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Cannes can't help falling in love with 'Elvis'

Cannes can't help falling in love with 'Elvis'

Cannes was shaken, rattled and rolled on Wednesday as the world premiere of "Elvis" rocked the film festival on the French Riviera, in what has proven a vintage year for music-lovers.

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Robertson urges Scotland to put sentiment aside in Ukraine play-off

Robertson urges Scotland to put sentiment aside in Ukraine play-off

Andrew Robertson on Wednesday urged Scotland to put sentiment aside when they face Ukraine in next week's World Cup play-off semi-final.

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Four bombs kill at least 11 in Afghanistan

Four bombs kill at least 11 in Afghanistan

Four bombs ripped through minibuses and a mosque in Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least 11 people, officials said.

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Ntamack extends Toulouse deal until 2028

Ntamack extends Toulouse deal until 2028

France fly-half Romain Ntamack has signed a five-year contract extension with Toulouse which will keep him at the club until 2028, the Top 14 giants announced Wednesday.

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