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Deadly storms and tornadoes sweep through US
The death toll from a major storm system that has lashed the south-central and eastern US with devastating winds and powerful tornadoes has risen to 18, with dozens of others injured, officials said Saturday.
Late-show Thomas takes 'not worthy' La Rochelle into Champions Cup last-eight
France winger Teddy Thomas scored a late try as La Rochelle edged Gloucester 29-26 to reach the Champions Cup quarter-finals but said his team's performance was "not worthy".
Wales on top of Women's Six Nations after France rout Ireland
France maintained their Women's Six Nations title bid with a 53-3 rout of Ireland on Saturday but it was Wales who ended the day top of the table after a hard-fought 34-22 win over Scotland.
South Africa's Binder wins Argentina MotoGP sprint race
South Africa's Brad Binder, riding a KTM, won a frantic Argentina MotoGP sprint race on Saturday ahead of Ducati duo, Marco Bezzecchi and Luca Marini of Italy.
Wood bags five wickets as Lucknow thrash Delhi in IPL
England's Mark Wood returned figures of 5-14 in a sensational spell as Lucknow Super Giants hammered Delhi Capitals by 50 runs on a super Saturday for fast bowlers in the IPL.
Bayern put four past Dortmund on Tuchel debut to go top
Bayern Munich went back to the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday, defeating Borussia Dortmund 4-2 at home to give Thomas Tuchel a winning start as coach of the Bavarian giants.
Inter suffer Fiorentina defeat, Atalanta boost top-four hopes
Inter Milan slumped to a 1-0 home defeat by Fiorentina on Saturday as Giacomo Bonaventura's second-half goal dealt a blow to their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League from Serie A.
Wood bags five wickets as Lucknow crush Delhi in IPL
England's Mark Wood bagged a five-wicket haul in a sensational spell of pace bowling as Lucknow Super Giants hammered Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.
Dominican agents say record cocaine stash found among bananas
Dominican anti-narcotics agents have seized more than two tonnes of cocaine stashed in a shipment of bananas en route from Ecuador to the Netherlands, authorities reported Saturday.
Jesus double lifts 'exceptional' Arsenal eight points clear
Arsenal reestablished an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Gabriel Jesus's first goals since October inspired a 4-1 rout of Leeds on Saturday.
France women enjoy nine-try rout of Ireland despite early red card
France overwhelmed Ireland 53-3 in the women's Six Nations on Saturday, running in nine tries despite an early red card for Annaelle Deshaye.
Ukraine calls Russia UN presidency a 'slap in the face'
Ukraine on Saturday branded Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of April "a slap in the face", joining a chorus of outrage from Western countries.
Man City thrash Liverpool but Jesus keeps Arsenal eight points clear
Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-1 on Saturday but remain eight points adrift of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League after Gabriel Jesus scored twice in the Gunners 4-1 win over Leeds.
Sharks, Stormers claim first ever Champions Cup last-eight spots
Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi scored twice to help the Sharks ease past Munster 50-35 while the Stormers beat Harlequins 32-28 as the two South African sides reached their first Champions Cup quarter-finals.
Jesus double routs Leeds as Arsenal move eight points clear
Arsenal quickly reestablished their eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Gabriel Jesus's first goals since October inspired a 4-1 rout of Leeds on Saturday.
Deadly storms and tornadoes sweep through central US
A major storm system bore down on the US east coast on Saturday, after producing tornadoes and devastating winds across several central states that killed at least 11 people.
Union defeat Stuttgart to keep Bundesliga title hopes alive
Union Berlin kept up their pursuit of the Bundesliga title with a 3-0 victory over rock-bottom Stuttgart on Saturday.
Ukraine says Russia UN presidency a 'slap in the face'
Ukraine on Saturday branded Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of April "a slap in the face", joining a chorus of outrage from Western countries.
Nowitzki, Gasol, Parker head star-studded Hall of Fame class
Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Dwyane Wade and San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will be ushered into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, the organization confirmed on Saturday.
Rajapaksa helps Punjab bag opening IPL win over Kolkata
Sri Lanka's Bhanuka Rajapaksa smashed 50 to set up a seven-run win for Punjab Kings in their rain-hit opening Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday.
Scottish boxing great Ken Buchanan dead at 77
Scotland's first undisputed boxing world champion Ken Buchanan has died aged 77, his foundation announced on Saturday.
Spain wildfires 'under control' as weather conditions improve
Multiple wildfires that have ravaged northern Spain in recent days have subsided, largely thanks to improved weather conditions, authorities said on Saturday.
Mbonambi double takes Sharks to first Champions Cup quarter-final
South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi scored twice as the Sharks eased past Munster 50-35 on Saturday to reach their first Champions Cup quarter-final.
Liverpool humbled by Haaland-less Man City
Manchester City coped without the injured Erling Haaland to keep the Premier League title race alive by coming from behind to thrash Liverpool 4-1 on Saturday.
Springboks' Kolbe out for up to a month with ankle issue
South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe said on Saturday he will be out for up to a month with an ankle sprain suffered playing for his club Toulon.
'It's their place': Fiji sevens fans reclaim Hong Kong turf
As Fiji barged onto the field in a crunch Hong Kong Rugby Sevens group game against Argentina on Saturday, they were roared on by their famously dedicated travelling fans, who were back at full strength for the first time in four years.
Climate activists turn landmark Rome fountain black
Climate activists in Italy turned a Baroque-style fountain at the foot of Rome's Spanish Steps black on Saturday, in a protest they said evoked an "end of the world" scenario.
New Zealand march on at Hong Kong Sevens, Australia out of cup hunt
New Zealand on Saturday set up a quarter-final clash with Argentina for the final day of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, topping Pool D with three wins from three.
Haaland misses Man City's clash with Liverpool
Manchester City were without the injured Erling Haaland for the visit of Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday.
Madrid's Ancelotti confirms 'exciting' Brazil interest
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the interest of the Brazilian national team in hiring him and his excitement at the prospect, but said Saturday he wanted to fulfil his contract with Real Madrid.
Arkansas tornado kills 3, Midwest storms leave 3 dead
A tornado tore through the southern US state of Arkansas and killed three people on Friday, while severe storms further north in Illinois and Indiana left three dead, authorities said.
Pope's illness proves fuel for circling critics
Pope Francis's unexpected hospitalisation this week raised fresh questions over his future, providing fuel for critics hungry for a new head of the Catholic Church, experts say.