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American Christian Coleman and Jamaica's Shericka Jackson won the men's and women's 100m at the Diamond League finals on Saturday as Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson were denied.

Johnny Sexton became Ireland's record points scorer as he scored 16 in their 59-16 romp over Tonga in the Rugby World Cup Pool B match on Saturday.

New arrivals Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo struck their first goals for Barcelona in an impressive 5-0 rout of Real Betis on Saturday in La Liga.

Inter Milan laid down an early title marker on Saturday by handing out a 5-1 derby hammering to AC Milan and going it alone at the Serie A summit, while champions Napoli were held 2-2 at promoted Genoa.

Johnny Sexton and Ronan O'Gara are "ferocious competitors" whose one-time rivalry on the pitch pushed Sexton to surpass the records set by his predecessor as Irish fly-half, former Ireland fullback Hugo MacNeill told AFP.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank is expecting an apology from referees' chief Howard Webb following his side's controversial 1-0 defeat against Newcastle on Saturday.

Johnny Sexton became Ireland's record Test points scorer on Saturday as he went over for a try in their Rugby World Cup pool match with Tonga.

The goliath grouper, a colossus of a fish that can weigh up to 360 kilograms (nearly 800 pounds), is the delight of divers in Florida, though scientists warn their numbers are down since the US state allowed fishing of the giants resume.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday announced a further 300 million euros to fight the effects of climate change, acknowledging the scale of the crisis facing the country.

High-wire talks between striking US workers and automotive giants are in a "critical phase," Jeep-maker Stellantis said Saturday, as politicians staked out positions on a labor issue that could have national impact.

American Rai Benjamin stunned world and Olympic champion Karsten Warholm Saturday, clocking a Diamond League record 46.39 to win the 400m hurdles in the season finale in Eugene, Oregon.

Libya's deadly floods have sparked a surge of solidarity and transcended political differences in a country wracked by division ever since the 2011 revolution that overthrew Moamer Kadhafi.

Rising star Ludvig Aberg has set his sights on victory at the BMW PGA Championship after taking a two-shot lead into Sunday's final round at Wentworth.

It was a case of "job done" for Wales after battling to a bonus-point 28-8 World Cup victory over a combative Portugal in Nice on Saturday that sets them up nicely with two wins from two games in the tough Pool C.

Ange Postecoglou saluted Richarlison after the troubled Tottenham striker inspired his side's dramatic 2-1 win against Sheffield United on Saturday.

The military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger on Saturday signed a mutual defence pact, ministerial delegations from the three Sahel countries announced in Mali's capital Bamako.

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani will miss the remainder of Major League Baseball's regular season after suffering a muscle injury, the club confirmed on Saturday.

Inter Milan laid down an early title marker on Saturday by handing out a 5-1 derby hammering to AC Milan and going it alone at the Serie A summit.

Pep Guardiola praised Jeremy Doku after the Belgian forward scored his first Manchester City goal to inspire a gritty 3-1 win at West Ham on Saturday.

Louis Rees-Zammit mimicked Cristiano Ronaldo's goal-scoring celebration as he scored a try to help Wales to a 28-8 victory over Portugal on Saturday for a second World Cup win in tricky Pool C.

Iranian authorities on Saturday prevented the family of Mahsa Amini from holding a ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of her death, confining her father under "house arrest", as sporadic protests erupted nationwide despite heavy security, rights groups said.

Atletico coach Diego Simeone said his team put in their "weakest" performance of his 12-year reign in a 3-0 thrashing by Valencia on Saturday in La Liga.

Manchester United's crisis deepened on Saturday as they slumped to a 3-1 home defeat against Brighton, while Manchester City beat West Ham to stay perfect on a day of heart-stopping drama in the Premier League.

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period, according to the results of a media investigation published Saturday.

Thousands of people, some dressed in traditional warrior clothes, on Saturday attended the funeral of South Africa's divisive Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who was implicated in a wave of deadly violence that marked the country's emergence from apartheid.

Tens of thousands of Swedes thronged central Stockholm on Saturday to mark 50 years since King Carl XVI Gustaf ascended the throne.

Carlos Sainz took pole position for Ferrari on Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix, but championship leader Max Verstappen will start from the back half of the grid after a "shocking" qualifying session.

Sepp Kuss virtually clinched Vuelta a Espana victory on Saturday as he maintained his overall lead before the ceremonial finale, while Wout Poels won stage 20 in a sprint finish ahead of Remco Evenepoel.

Bangladesh on Saturday named a 15-man squad for this month’s three-match one-day international series against New Zealand, resting several key players, including regular captain Shakib Al Hasan.

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua said on Saturday he was pleased with how his side reacted at the break during the 43-10 win over Chile to open their account in this Rugby World Cup.

Manchester United's crisis deepened on Saturday as Brighton's Danny Welbeck scored in a 3-1 win against his old club while Manchester City beat West Ham to stay perfect in the Premier League.

Hugo Duro struck twice for Valencia as they earned a 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Saturday in La Liga.