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England spinners choke Sri Lanka to 219 in second ODI
England rang the changes and spun a web around Sri Lanka, bowling the hosts out for a modest 219 in 49.3 overs in the second one-day international of the three-match series on Saturday.
Franzoni gains Olympic boost edging Odermatt in Kitzbuehel downhill
Italy's Giovanni Franzoni set himself up perfectly for next month's Winter Olympics on home snow by winning Saturday's World Cup downhill in Kitzbuehel, considered the Holy Grail of alpine skiing.
Djokovic 'hanging in there' after landmark 400th Slam win
Record-shattering Novak Djokovic said he was "hanging in there" after becoming the first player to win 400 Grand Slam matches Saturday on his way into the last 16 at the Australian Open.
Ugandan opposition leader says wife in hospital after assault by soldiers
Fugitive Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine said on Saturday that his wife was rushed to hospital after soldiers held her at gunpoint and strangled her during a violent raid on their home.
Djokovic wins record 400th Slam match to power on in Australia
Record-shattering Novak Djokovic became the first player to win 400 Grand Slam matches Saturday on his way into the last 16 at the Australian Open.
Ukraine says deadly Russian strikes threaten US-backed peace talks
Ukraine on Saturday accused Russia of undermining negotiations to end their almost four-year war by launching fresh deadly strikes, as officials from both countries and the United States met for a second day of direct talks in Abu Dhabi.
'Amazing journey': Wawrinka, 40, says farewell to Australian Open
Stan Wawrinka reflected on an "amazing journey" as the 40-year-old said a heroic final farewell to the Australian Open on Saturday in a battling third-round loss to Taylor Fritz.
Shiffrin fourth in first run of Czech giant slalom race
US star Mikaela Shiffrin clocked the fourth fastest time after the first run of the World Cup giant slalom at Spindleruv Mlyn on Saturday with Sweden's Sara Hector leading the way.
Heat triggers Melbourne chaos as Osaka out, Sinner survives
Brutal heat triggered a five-hour suspension of matches on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday while Naomi Osaka pulled out injured and Jannik Sinner wilted before battling into the last 16.
Swiatek survives roller coaster to reach Australian Open last 16
Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek endured a roller-coaster ride before sealing her place in the Australian Open last 16 on Saturday.
Wawrinka, 40, out in third round on fond Australian Open farewell
The 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka said a heroic final farewell to the Australian Open on Saturday as he bowed out of Melbourne in the third round in a battling loss to Taylor Fritz.
'Heartbroken' Osaka pulls out of Australian Open injured
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Australian Open injured ahead of her third-round clash on Saturday, saying "it breaks my heart".
China says top military official under investigation
China said on Saturday the senior vice chairman of its powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) and another high-ranking official were under investigation for suspected "serious violations of discipline", a common euphemism for corruption.
Threatened Ugandan opposition leader needs UN help: lawyer
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine's lawyer has urged the UN and the international community to seek guarantees for his safety after deadly threats following elections marred by repression and an internet blackout.
Extreme heat triggers Melbourne match suspensions as Sinner battles on
Extreme heat triggered the suspension of matches on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and briefly held up champion Jannik Sinner before he battled into the last 16.
'I got lucky' - Cramping Sinner drops set on way to Melbourne last 16
A misfiring and cramping Jannik Sinner admitted Saturday he "got lucky" after dropping a rare set before taming American underdog Eliot Spizzirri in furnace-like heat to make the last 16 at the Australian Open.
Extreme heat triggers Melbourne suspension rule as Sinner battles on
Extreme heat triggered a suspension of play on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and briefly held up champion Jannik Sinner before he battled into the last 16.
'Zap you': Top players wrestle with scorching Melbourne heat
Top players spoke of "zapping" temperatures and used bags of ice to try and cool down in brutal heat touching 40C at the Australian Open on Saturday.
Lula revived Brazilian cinema, says 'The Secret Agent' director
Brazil's latest Oscar-nominated thriller "The Secret Agent" has resonated with audiences around the world as a universal tale of authoritarian regimes using their power "to crush people," director Kleber Mendonca Filho told AFP in an interview.
Wall Street intends to stay open around the clock
The closing and opening bells of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) may become a ringing ritual of yesteryear, as the market moves toward nonstop trading.
Struggling Sinner drops set before making Melbourne last 16
A misfiring Jannik Sinner dropped a rare set before taming American underdog Eliot Spizzirri in a drama-filled clash in wilting heat to make the last 16 at the Australian Open on Saturday.
Ukraine, Russia to hold second day of direct talks on US plan
Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States will meet in Abu Dhabi on Saturday for the second day of negotiations on a plan being pushed by US President Donald Trump to end the almost four-year-long war.
Pacers outlast Thunder in NBA Finals rematch
The Indiana Pacers toppled the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 117-114 on Friday, withstanding a 47-point performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win an NBA Finals rematch.
Podcast co-hosts Keys, Pegula to clash in Melbourne last 16
Defending champion Madison Keys will face close friend Jessica Pegula in the Australian Open last 16 -- but first they will record a podcast together.
Vernon avoids crashes to win Tour Down Under stage in brutal heat
Ethan Vernon won a shortened fourth stage of the Tour down Under in brutal heat on Saturday with Jay Vine remaining on track to win the overall title.
NSW Waratahs forward banned for punching teammate
NSW Waratahs forward Miles Amatosero was Saturday slapped with a four-game ban for punching a teammate and leaving him with a facial fracture ahead of the Super Rugby season.
'One in a Million': Syrian refugee tale wows Sundance
As a million Syrians fled their country's devastating civil war in 2015, directors Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes headed to Turkey where they would meet a young girl who encapsulated the contradictions of this enormous migration.
Extreme heat triggers suspension rule at baking Australian Open
Extreme heat triggered a suspension of play on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and briefly held up the match involving champion Jannik Sinner before his encounter resumed under a closed roof.
US military to prioritize homeland and curbing China, limit support for allies
The US military will prioritize protecting the homeland and deterring China while providing "more limited" support to allies in Europe and elsewhere, a Pentagon strategy document released on Friday said.
Europe and India seek closer ties with 'mother of all deals'
India and Europe hope to strike the "mother of all deals" when EU chiefs meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi next week, as the two economic behemoths seek to forge closer ties.
Bangladesh readies for polls, worry among Hasina supporters
Bangladesh is preparing for the first election since the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, but supporters of her banned Awami League (AL) are struggling to decide whether to shift their allegiance.
Greenland, Denmark set aside troubled history to face down Trump
Greenland and Denmark have formed a united front to face down US President Donald Trump, momentarily setting aside the troubled history between them.