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Jabeur still Tunisia's pride despite Wimbledon loss
Hailing her as the "nation's pride" and "ambassador of happiness", Tunisians remained enthralled with tennis star Ons Jabeur Saturday, celebrating her presence in the prestigious Wimbledon final despite her loss.
Kumar bowls India to T20 series win over England
India overpowered England by 49 runs to win the second Twenty20 international at Edgbaston on Saturday as they took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Max Verstappen sprints to another Red Bull Ring success
Max Verstappen tamed the Red Bull Ring again with success in the sprint on Saturday to secure pole for the Austrian Grand Prix and extend his lead in the world championship.
Pogacar fears for Tour de France after Covid-hit eighth stage
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar said Saturday he fears that Covid could wreak havoc on this year's Tour de France after the Slovenian tightened his grip on the leader's yellow jersey after stage eight.
Sri Lanka protesters set prime minister's home alight, president flees
Sri Lankan protesters set the prime minister's private home on fire, hours after chasing the president from his residence, as months of frustration over an unprecedented economic crisis boiled over on Saturday.
Mexican ex-president linked to brutal repression dead at 100
Former Mexican president Luis Echeverria Alvarez, known for brutal repression of political opponents, has died at the age of 100, the government said Saturday.
Schmid, McGreevy share lead at storm-hit PGA Barbasol event
Germany's Matti Schmid and American Max McGreevy each completed second rounds of nine-under par 63 on Saturday to share the 36-hole lead at the storm-hit US PGA Tour Barbasol Championship.
Russian missiles pound east Ukraine, hit Kharkiv
Russian troops shelled Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on Saturday as Ukrainian officials accused Moscow of preparing further attacks and Washington promised new military aid to Kyiv.
Born in Russia, made in Kazakhstan: Rybakina wins Wimbledon title
Born in Moscow but representing Kazakhstan, Elena Rybakina was crowned Wimbledon champion on Saturday at a tournament where her Russian compatriots were all banned.
Scottish Open leader Tringale makes strong start to third round
Cameron Tringale remained out in front at the Scottish Open with a fine start to his third round on Saturday.
'I didn't think I'd reach second week,' says Wimbledon champion
Newly crowned Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said she feared she would not make the second week at the All England Club after beating Ons Jabeur in Saturday's final.
Van Aert wins Swiss stage, Pogacar extends Tour de France lead
Belgian rider Wout van Aert sprinted to victory in stage eight of the Tour de France at Lausanne on Saturday with defending champion Tadej Pogacar holding the leader's yellow jersey.
England debutant Gleeson strikes before Jadeja revives India
Richard Gleeson enjoyed a memorable England debut by removing all of India's star-studded top three as the tourists were held to 170-8 in the second T20 international on Saturday.
UK to investigate Jabeur family lack of Wimbledon visas
Britain's embassy in Tunisia said it will investigate after Ons Jabeur told the BBC website that fami1y members did not have visas to watch her play in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.
Max Verstappen wins sprint to claim Austrian Grand Prix pole
Max Verstappen won the sprint at the Red Bull Ring circuit on Saturday to secure pole for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Rybakina battles back against Jabeur to win Wimbledon title
Russian-born Elena Rybakina powered back from a set down against Ons Jabeur to win the Wimbledon title on Saturday, denying the Tunisian world number two the chance to make African tennis history.
Sri Lanka protests reach cricket fences at Galle Test
Australia's cricket tour of Sri Lanka was meant to help distract from the island nation's economic misery, but on Saturday the unrest sweeping the country came within shouting distance of the pitch.
Pool party to celebrate storming of Sri Lanka's presidential palace
After months of angry demands for Sri Lanka's president to stand down, protesters laughed, took selfies and treated themselves to a swim as they suddenly found themselves inside his home.
LIV chief Norman barred from British Open anniversary events
LIV series chief Greg Norman has not been invited to past champion events ahead of next week's 150th British Open at St Andrews in the latest sign of the split within the sport.
Firefighters contain 'mega-fire' in southern France
A massive fire that ravaged 650 hectares (1,600 acres) and forced people to evacuate in southern France has been brought under control, the fire service said Saturday.
Macau closes casinos, most businesses as Covid outbreak worsens
Macau on Saturday announced a weeklong shutdown of its casinos and non-essential businesses as the Chinese gambling hub confronted its worst coronavirus outbreak yet.
Jabeur on verge of African history at Wimbledon
Ons Jabeur can become Africa's first Grand Slam women's singles champion on Saturday, admitting the seeds of her history-making charge to the Wimbledon final were sown 12 months ago when she pledged: "I'm coming back for the title."
Death toll climbs to 11 in Italy glacier collapse
The number of people killed in an avalanche in the Italian Dolomites rose to 11 on Saturday, which was expected to be the final death toll, police said.
Hong Kong's Angus Ng eyes second Malaysia Masters title
Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka-long beat India's H.S. Prannoy in a three-set comeback thriller Saturday to book a spot in the Malaysia Masters badminton finals.
Japan police admit security flaws as body of assassinated ex-PM Abe arrives home
Japanese police on Saturday admitted there were "problems" with security for former prime minister Shinzo Abe, as his body arrived at his family home a day after he was assassinated on the campaign trail.
Farrell leads England to 25-17 win over Australia in second Test
England held off a fast-finishing Australia to win the second Test 25-17 in a pulsating match at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
MPs jockey for UK leadership race, defence secretary won't stand
Britain's defence secretary, one of the favourites in polls to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, announced on Saturday that he would not throw his hat into the already acrimonious leadership race.
Semenya set to end 5-year world championship absence in Eugene
South Africa's double Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya looks set to make her first appearance at a World Championships in five years in the 5,000 metres after being named in the list of registered athletes by World Athletics on Saturday.
Kyrgios says 'outcasts' can hit big time as he prepares for Wimbledon final
Nick Kyrgios believes his journey from an overweight child playing on shabby public courts to the verge of a shock Wimbledon title can inspire all "outcasts".
Ferrari duo edge Verstappen in second practice
Carlos Sainz topped the times in second practice on Saturday ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race.
Japan players remember Abe after emotional France Test
Japan's rugby players said they were "sad" and "shocked" by the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe but had remained "focused" for Saturday's second Test against France.
'Heart and soul' edges France past Japan in rugby thriller
France captain Charles Ollivon said the Six Nations champions needed to put their "heart and soul" into Saturday's 20-15 win over Japan after trailing at half-time for the first time this season.