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Fearless Chiefs plot raid on Crusaders fortress in Super Rugby final
Waikato Chiefs will not "have any fear" of playing next week's Super Rugby final against Canterbury Crusaders in Christchurch, despite the home side's formidable record there.
US Open leader Burns eyes first major title at historic Oakmont
On a punishing Oakmont course famed for crowning first-time major winners, Sam Burns finds himself on the brink of joining a historic list.
Messi gets Club World Cup under way in Miami
FIFA's new 32-team Club World Cup kicked off on Saturday with Lionel Messi leading Inter Miami against Egypt's Al Ahly at an almost full Hard Rock Stadium.
Burns grabs US Open lead with Scott and Spaun one back
Sam Burns fired a one-under-par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead over fellow American J.J. Spaun and Australian Adam Scott after Saturday's third round of the US Open.
Russell grabs dazzling Canadian GP pole then jokes at Verstappen's expense
Mercedes’ George Russell grabbed a dazzling pole position and then enjoyed cracking a joke at rival Max Verstappen’s expense on Saturday after clocking a sensational lap in qualifying for Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Thompson in six-way tie for LPGA lead in Michigan
US veteran Lexi Thompson birdied two of the last three holes to card a four-under-par 68 and join a six-way tie for the lead at the Meijer LPGA Classic on Saturday.
Inter striker Taremi stranded in Iran amid conflict: club
Inter Milan forward Mehdi Taremi has been stranded in Tehran due to the conflict between Iran and Israel and will miss the start of the FIFA Club World Cup, the Italian club confirmed on Saturday.
No.1 Scheffler well back as pal Burns fights for US Open title
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler finds himself in a new position at a golf major, struggling well back while his pal Sam Burns battles for the US Open crown.
PSG excitement for Club World Cup trumps fatigue ahead of Atletico clash
Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha admitted Saturday that returning to action at the Club World Cup so soon after winning the Champions League is "not easy" but insisted that the French side are excited about taking part in FIFA's lucrative new competition.
Burns and Spaun share US Open lead through nine holes of third round
Americans Sam Burns and J.J. Spaun shared the lead on three-under par as they made the turn in the final group in Saturday's third round of the US Open.
Toulon power past Castres and into Top 14 semi-final
Sharp-shooting Melvyn Jaminet helped Toulon power past Castres 52-23 in Saturday's French Top 14 play-off to set up a semi-final clash with Bordeaux-Begles next weekend.
Russell delivers sensational lap to take pole at Canadian GP
Mercedes' George Russell delivered a sensational late lap to outpace Red Bull's four time champion Max Verstappen in the final seconds to claim pole position for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.
McIlroy opens up on silence after golf and post-Masters funk
Second-ranked Rory McIlroy ended his silence after major golf rounds on Saturday at the US Open, opening up about feeling flat after a historic Masters win and earning the right to avoid post-golf talks.
Burns tees off with US Open lead as McIlroy finds more misery
Sam Burns, chasing his first major title, teed off with a one-stroke lead in Saturday's third round of the US Open, while second-ranked Rory McIlroy found more misery at rain-soaked Oakmont.
Three things we learned from the World Test Championship final
South Africa shed their unwanted tag as nearly men with a decisive five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship final on Saturday.
Bavuma eyes more South Africa success after Test final win over Australia
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma wants his team's triumph in the World Test Championship final to be the first of many trophies for the country's cricketers.
Federer gets 93rd Le Mans underway as Ferrari chase third successive win
Ferrari began their bid for a third consecutive Le Mans 24 hours after former tennis champion Roger Federer waved the starter flag at the Sarthe circuit on Saturday.
Nicklaus and Miller's US Open advice -- patience and attitude
Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller, US golf legends who won their first major titles at Oakmont, on Saturday advised patience in the face of US Open pressure for potential contenders.
Pogacar again soars away from stellar field to increase Criterium du Dauphine lead
For the second straight day, Tadej Pogacar rode away from his main rivals on the final ascent as he cemented his grip on the Criterium de Dauphine yellow jersey in Saturday's mountainous 'Queen Stage'.
MMA draws thousands in Nigeria as fight sport gains ground
The arena was packed on Friday night in the upscale Lekki neighbourhood of Nigeria's bustling commercial capital, Lagos.
Cummins says WTC final 'a bridge too far' for beaten Australia
Australia captain Pat Cummins said his side had been faced with a "bridge too far" after losing the World Test Championship final to South Africa at Lord's on Saturday.
Markram leads South Africa to 'special' World Test Championship victory
Aiden Markram's magnificent century was the cornerstone of South Africa's five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday as the Proteas ended decades of cricket heartbreak by at last winning a major global title.
Lawrence shares sixth as second round ends at rainy US Open
Thriston Lawrence sank a four-foot par putt Saturday morning to complete his storm-halted second round of the US Open in a share of sixth place at rainy Oakmont.
Markram the hero as South Africa win WTC final to end long wait for cricket glory
Aiden Markram's magnificent century was the cornerstone of South Africa's five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday as the Proteas ended decades of cricket heartbreak by at last winning a major global title.
South Africa beat Australia to win World Test Championship final
Aiden Markram's magnificent century guided South Africa to a five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday as the Proteas finally ended their decades-long wait for a major global cricket trophy.
McKenzie kicks Chiefs to Super Rugby semi-final win over Brumbies
Damian McKenzie kicked the Waikato Chiefs into a third successive Super Rugby Pacific final, punishing the ACT Brumbies for their indiscipline in a 37-17 semi-final win on Saturday.
Thunder rally to beat Pacers, level NBA Finals at 2-2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied for a gritty 111-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers that leveled the NBA Finals at two games apiece on Friday.
Pacers vow to 'circle the wagons' after Thunder loss
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said his team will need to "circle the wagons" to resurrect their NBA Finals campaign after stumbling to a 111-104 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.
Thunder rally to beat Pacers, level NBA Finals at 2-12
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied for a gritty 111-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers that leveled the NBA Finals at two games apiece on Friday.
Five things to look out for as Club World Cup kicks off
Despite concerns over ticket sales and player fatigue, FIFA's new expanded Club World Cup will throw up several intriguing storylines this summer in the United States.
After conquering Europe, PSG now have sights set on Club World Cup glory
Freshly crowned kings of Europe, Paris Saint-Germain arrived this week in the United States for the Club World Cup and are treating FIFA's lucrative new competition not as a nuisance at the end of an exhausting season but as a serious objective.
Scott's 'old-man par golf' has him in the hunt at US Open
Adam Scott finds himself sharing fourth at the US Open playing "old-man-par golf," and the 44-year-old Australian says he just might be playing well enough to capture another major title.