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Sasaki bares 'soul' as Japan claim baseball win on disaster anniversary
Japan's World Baseball Classic manager said pitcher Roki Sasaki put his "soul" into Saturday's win over the Czech Republic on the anniversary of the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami that killed his father and grandparents.
Wagner says Russian fighters near central Bakhmut 'killing zone'
The head of Russian paramilitary group Wagner said Saturday his fighters were near the centre of Bakhmut as a top Ukrainian commander insisted it was important to "buy time" ahead of an upcoming counteroffensive.
More migrants brought ashore to Italy as locals march for victims
Three boats overcrowded with migrants were brought safely to Italian ports on Saturday, the coastguard said, as thousands of marchers remembered the victims of last month's deadly shipwreck off Calabria's coast.
Madrid cut La Liga gap on Barca with Espanyol comeback
Vinicius Junior scored a fine solo goal as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Espanyol 3-1 and cut Barcelona's lead to six points at the top of La Liga on Saturday.
South African spinner Maharaj faces lengthy lay-off after freak injury
South African left-arm spin bowler Keshav Maharaj faces a lengthy period out after suffering a freak injury during South Africa's 284-run win over the West Indies in the second Test in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Texas man uses new law to sue 3 for securing abortion pills
In a first test of a Texas law that bans nearly all abortions, a man is suing three women he says helped his ex-wife obtain abortion pills to end her pregnancy.
South Africa bowlers excite Bavuma after sweep of West Indies
South African captain Temba Bavuma said he was "very excited" about the depth of strength among South Africa's bowlers after his side completed a 284-run win on the fourth day of the second Test at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Madrid cut Liga gap on Barca with Espanyol comeback
Vinicius Junior scored a fine solo goal as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Espanyol 3-1 and cut Barcelona's lead to six points at the top of La Liga on Saturday.
Pogacar battles 'difficult' day to extend Paris-Nice lead
Two-time former Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar came through the "first really difficult" day of his season to take full control of Paris-Nice on Saturday after winning the seventh stage.
Celtic break Hearts again to reach Scottish Cup semis
Celtic stayed on course for a domestic treble after cruising to a 3-0 Scottish Cup quarter-final win at Hearts on Saturday.
Salah misses penalty as Bournemouth shock Liverpool
Mohamed Salah missed a penalty as Liverpool came back down to earth with a bump in their shock 1-0 defeat at struggling Bournemouth on Saturday.
'Awesome' Shiffrin breaks ski record with 87th World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin became the most successful racer in the history of World Cup skiing as she won for the 87th time with victory in the slalom at Are on Saturday.
Black Tunisians hit by racism after anti-migrant rhetoric
Like many black Tunisians, 26-year-old Nebras Magnnah has been fearful since waves of racist attacks targeting sub-Saharan African migrants were unleashed after incendiary remarks by President Kais Saied.
T-Rex skeleton to go under hammer in Switzerland
A Tyrannosaurus-Rex skeleton dating back 67-million years will be auctioned in Switzerland next month, marking the first such sale in Europe, the auction house said Saturday.
Champion-elect Odermatt wins Kranjska Gora giant slalom
Marco Odermatt stormed to victory in Saturday's World Cup giant slalom in Kranjska Gora as the Swiss skier wrapped up his second successive overall title with his 10th win of the season.
Sasaki leads Japan to baseball win on disaster anniversary
Pitcher Roki Sasaki led Japan to a 10-2 win over the Czech Republic at the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, the 12th anniversary of the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Shiffrin breaks ski record with 87th World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin became the most successful racer in the history of World Cup skiing as she won for the 87th time with victory in the slalom at Are on Saturday.
Private firm to launch maiden rocket flight in Spain
A micro rocket built by a Spanish company will lift off within several weeks, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday, a first for Spain as a space race hots up in Europe.
BBC sport output in chaos as Lineker taken off air in asylum row
The BBC's sport service was in meltdown on Saturday after pundits and commentators refused to work in support of presenter Gary Lineker, who was forced to "step back" after accusing the government of using Nazi-era rhetoric.
'Even' game as Gill ton powers India's reply but Australia still ahead
Shubman Gill's sparkling century and an unbeaten 59 by Virat Kohli kept India strong in their first innings reply against a persistent Australian spin attack in the fourth Test on Saturday.
Gary Lineker: England's World Cup hero turned 'second to none' broadcaster
Gary Lineker rose to fame as a goalscoring hero for England at World Cups before becoming the leading face of sports broadcasting for the BBC over the past two decades.
Ukrainian gunships rain rockets on Russian targets near Bakhmut
Three Mi-8 helicopter gunships rise up from a secret base in Ukraine and head at low altitude for the long-running battle for Bakhmut against Russian forces.
French protesters back on streets against Macron's pension plan
Demonstrators in France took to the streets Saturday for a seventh day of protest against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform plans, with police expecting up to a million people at rallies nationwide.
Over 1,000 migrants brought to safety at Italian ports: coastguard
More than 1,000 migrants were brought to safety at two Italian ports after the overcrowded boats they were on encountered problems in the Mediterranean, the coastguard said Saturday.
South Africa win by 284 runs as West Indies collapse
South Africa's bowlers ripped through the West Indies batting as the hosts completed a 284-run win on the fourth day of the second Test at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Gill ton powers India's reply but Australia still ahead
Shubman Gill's sparkling century and an unbeaten 59 by Virat Kohli kept India strong in their first innings reply against a persistent Australian spin attack in the fourth Test on Saturday.
Benzema disputes 'liar' Deschamps' claim over World Cup fitness
Karim Benzema has responded to Didier Deschamps' claim that the striker told him "he wouldn't have been ready" to play at the World Cup because of an injury by implying the France coach was a "liar".
Iran says deal reached to buy Russian fighter jets
Iran has finalised a deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, state media reported, as defence cooperation between the two countries deepens.
BBC football show in chaos as Lineker taken off air in asylum row
BBC television's flagship football programme was in meltdown on Saturday after pundits and commentators refused to work in support of presenter Gary Lineker, who was forced to "step back" after accusing the government of using Nazi-era rhetoric.
Some 1,000 migrants brought to safety at Italian ports: reports
About 1,000 migrants were brought to safety at two Italian ports Saturday after the overcrowded boats they were on encountered problems in the Mediterranean, news reports said.
Rabada sparks West Indies collapse as South Africa hunt victory
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada struck twice in three balls and sparked a West Indian collapse on the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Desolation in east DR Congo village after ADF attack
Only a few survivors are left in the village of Mukondi, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where ADF militants hacked dozens of people to death during an attack this week.