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Mitchell stars for New Zealand as England eye second Test fightback
Daryl Mitchell hit a sublime 190 as New Zealand amassed 553 before England started to fight back on a free-scoring second day of the second Test at Trent Bridge.
Thousands demonstrate for action on US gun violence
Thousands of people took to the streets in the United States on Saturday to push for action on the devastating gun violence plaguing the country, where Republican politicians have repeatedly blocked efforts to enact stricter firearms laws.
Ireland thrash Scotland to end Nations League drought
The Republic of Ireland ended their long wait for a Nations League win in style by thrashing Scotland 3-0 in Dublin on Saturday.
US judge dismisses rape suit against football star Ronaldo
A US district judge in Las Vegas has dismissed a rape lawsuit against football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, castigating the legal team behind the complaint.
'Not really a match': Murray in final after Kyrgios 'racism' meltdown
Andy Murray said it was "not really a match" and "not much fun" after Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios was penalised a game following another on-court meltdown in their Stuttgart semi-final on Saturday.
At 16, Pierson breaks Le Mans age record
Josh Pierson took to the track two hours into the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Saturday to become the youngest driver in race history at 16 years and 118 days.
Protesters march in Geneva against WTO role in agriculture
Around 500 people marched in Geneva Saturday slamming free trade's role in a global food security crisis, as the WTO prepared to host global trade ministers in the city.
Vermeulen omitted as world champions South Africa name squad
Veteran forward Duane Vermeulen suffered double disappointment on Saturday as he was omitted from Springboks 2022 squad just minutes after his Ulster team lost a URC semi-final.
Former Masters champion Reed joins Saudi-backed rebel series
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed has become the latest big-name player to join the Saudi-backed rebel LIV Golf series, organisers announced on Saturday.
'Not really a match': Murray into final after Kyrgios meltdown
Andy Murray said it was "not really a match" and "not much fun" after Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios was penalised a game following another on-court meltdown in their Stuttgart semi-final on Saturday.
Badminton world number one Axelsen into Indonesia Masters final
Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen ousted Indonesia’s Anthony Sinisuka Ginting on Saturday to advance to the final of the Indonesia Masters.
Zadran brings Afghanistan T20 victory after thrilling run chase
Najibullah Zadran slammed a six off the second ball of the final over to give Afghanistan a six-wicket win against Zimbabwe on Saturday after a thrilling run chase in the first of three Twenty20 internationals.
Master of poles Leclerc denies Perez in Baku qualifying
Charles Leclerc lived up to his status as the master of poles this season when pulling a flying lap out of the bag in qualifying Saturday for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Murray into Stuttgart final after new Kyrgios meltdown
Nick Kyrgios was penalised a game early in the second set as the volatile Australian went down 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 to Andy Murray in the Stuttgart semi-finals on Saturday.
Roglic soars to Dauphine lead after Alpine slog
Primoz Roglic seized the overall lead of cycling's Criterium du Dauphine after finishing second, 13sec behind to Carlos Verona in a gruelling Alpine slog on Saturday.
US gas price hits a record $5 a gallon: auto group
The average price of premium gasoline at the pump has surpassed $5 a gallon for the first time in the United States, the American Automobile Association (AAA) reported Saturday.
Fassbender among starters as 90th Le Mans sets off
Irish actor Michael Fassbender and eight-time world rally champion Sebastien Ogier were among the drivers of the 62 cars which set off on Saturday at the start of the 90th edition of the Le Mans 24 hours race.
In Kyiv, EU chief says to give signal on Ukraine's hopes next week
The European Commission will provide a clear signal next week on Ukraine's EU candidate status bid, its chief Ursula von der Leyen said Saturday, as fighting raged in the east and south of the country.
Toni Nadal tips Rafa to play Wimbledon
Toni Nadal said on Saturday nephew Rafael looks on track to play Wimbledon as treatment continues on the world number four's foot problem.
N.Macedonia says EU candidacy held 'hostage' by Bulgaria
North Macedonia's prime minister on Saturday said his country's long-standing dream of joining the EU was being held "hostage" by neighbouring Bulgaria.
Bayern poised to sign next Ajax star in Gravenberch
Bayern Munich are set to sign a second player from Ajax this summer with Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch reportedly poised to sign a five-year deal.
Ukraine to get word on EU hopes next week: von der Leyen
Ukraine's bid to become a candidate to join the EU will get a clear signal next week, the bloc's chief Ursula von der Leyen said Saturday on a surprise visit to Kyiv.
Raza stars as Zimbabwe score 159-8 in T20 against Afghanistan
Middle-order batsman Sikandar Raza top scored with 45 as Zimbabwe posted 159-8 against Afghanistan on Saturday in the first of three Twenty20 internationals at Harare Sports Club.
Thousands to demonstrate for action on US gun violence
Thousands of people were expected to demonstrate across the United States on Saturday for tighter firearms laws to curb devastating gun violence plaguing the country.
Sanctions-hit Iran, Venezuela sign 20-year cooperation deal
Iran and Venezuela signed a 20-year deal on cooperation between the two allies subject to US sanctions during a visit Saturday to the Islamic republic by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Perez has Verstappen's measure in Baku final practice
Sergio Perez outshone his world champion teammate Max Verstappen again in third and final practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday.
Springbok prop Van der Merwe joins Brive
South Africa tight-head prop Marcel van der Merwe has joined Brive on a two-year deal from London Irish, the French Top 14 club announced on Saturday.
Monaco's Tchouameni joins Real Madrid on a six-year deal
France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has joined Real Madrid from Monaco, both clubs announced on Saturday.
'No chance' Myanmar polls will be free and fair: US official
A top US government official said Saturday there was "no chance" the Myanmar junta's planned elections next year would be free and fair.
Mitchell, Blundell hit tons as New Zealand turn screw on England
Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell hit centuries as New Zealand turned the screw on England to reach 412-5 at lunch on the second day of the second Test at Trent Bridge.
Froome out of Dauphine through illness
Former Tour de France winner Chris Froome pulled out of the penultimate stage of the Criterium du Dauphin due to illness, his Israel Premier Tech team said on Saturday.
Bumpy Baku gives drivers a headache as 'porpoising' resurfaces
Baku's bumpy street circuit, venue for Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, has left drivers shaken from all the bouncing they are subjected to in this season's radically redesigned cars.