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Outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach faced mammoth challenges
Thomas Bach's eventful 12-year tenure as president of the International Olympic Committee comes to an end on Monday when he hands over the reins to Kirsty Coventry, the first woman and African to hold sport's most powerful political office.
Maro Itoje comes of age with Lions captaincy
Maro Itoje was long tipped to be a Test captain but had to bide his time before being handed two giant roles within the space of a few months -- England skipper and the leadership of the British and Irish Lions.
Man City squad must be trimmed: Guardiola
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Saturday his club will have to sell players this summer for the stars' own good.
Minjee Lee grabs four-shot lead at 'brutal' Women's PGA Championship
Australia's Minjee Lee defied difficult, windy conditions with a remarkable bogey-free three-under par 69 on Saturday to seize a four-stroke lead over Jeeno Thitikul at the Women's PGA Championship in Texas.
Inter Milan, Dortmund claim first wins at Club World Cup
Inter Milan came from behind to beat Urawa Red Diamonds and knock the Japanese side out of the Club World Cup on Saturday, while Borussia Dortmund held off Mamelodi Sundowns to win a seven-goal thriller.
South American teams lay down the gauntlet to Europe at Club World Cup
It took until Friday night for South America's unbeaten run at the Club World Cup to come to an end as Boca Juniors succumbed to a late defeat against Bayern Munich in Miami.
Fleetwood grabs PGA Travelers lead as top-ranked stars fade
England's Tommy Fleetwood, seeking his first PGA Tour title, fired a seven-under par 63 to seize a three-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the Travelers Championship.
'Lucky' Lamothe hat-trick guides Bordeaux-Begles into Top 14 final
Hooker Maxime Lamothe said he was lucky "after" scoring a historic hat-trick as Bordeaux-Begles beat Toulon 39-24 on Saturday to set-up a repeat of last season's French Top 14 final.
Lamothe hat-trick guides Bordeaux-Begles into Top 14 final
Hooker Maxime Lamothe scored a historic hat-trick as Bordeaux-Begles beat Toulon 39-24 on Saturday to set-up a repeat of last season's French Top 14 final.
Inter Milan strike late to beat Urawa Reds at Club World Cup
Valentin Carboni struck the winning goal in stoppage time as Inter Milan came from behind to beat Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 on Saturday and knock the Japanese team out of the Club World Cup.
Dortmund stars hide from sun at Club World Cup 'sauna'
Borussia Dortmund substitutes cowered from the sun in the team's Club World Cup win over Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, in conditions coach Niko Kovac described as like "a sauna".
One game to win it all: Thunder host Pacers in NBA Finals game 7
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are poised for an epic championship showdown on Sunday, the Thunder seeking to crown an historic season with a victory over a tenacious Pacers team that has stunningly forced a rare NBA Finals game seven.
Russell says he's buried Sexton hatchet as old rivals united in quest for Lions glory
Finn Russell insisted he no longer had any issues with Johnny Sexton after British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell helped ease any tensions between the duo in their quest for the common goal of a series win in Australia.
Medvedev dispatches home hope Zverev to meet Bublik in Halle final
Russian Daniil Medvedev dispatched home favourite Alexander Zverev in three sets to reach his first final in 15 months at the ATP tournament in Halle on Saturday.
Hundred hero Pope answers England's prayers as Bumrah strikes in first Test
Ollie Pope made a defiant century as England fought back despite Jasprit Bumrah's three-wicket haul and a blistering hundred from Rishabh Pant for India on Saturday's second day of the first Test at Headingley.
Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns in Club World Cup thriller
Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a gripping 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup on Saturday.
Feyi-Waboso sees red as France beat England in unofficial Test
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was sent off on his return from injury as England's summer tour preparations were dealt a blow in a dramatic 26-24 defeat to a France XV at Twickenham on Saturday.
From attendances to NBA-style walkouts: Club World Cup talking points
The opening week of the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in the United States has been played under a political shadow, while South American sides impress and some games struggle to attract fans.
Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns
Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a thrilling 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup on Saturday.
Alcaraz sets up Queen's final clash with Lehecka
Carlos Alcaraz reached the Queen's Club final for the second time as the world number two eased to a 6-4, 6-4 win over Roberto Bautista Agut on Saturday.
MLB suspends Padres pitcher three games for hitting Ohtani
San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez was issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine by Major League Baseball for intentionally hitting Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Medvedev dispatches home hope Zverev to reach Halle final
Russian Daniil Medvedev dispatched home favourite Alexander Zverev in three sets to reach the finals of the ATP tournament in Halle on Saturday.
India star Bumrah strikes before Duckett and Pope hold firm in 1st Test
India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah struck an early blow before England's Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope kept the tourists at bay on Saturday to leave the first Test at Headingley intriguingly poised.
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno signs new three-year contract
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo was rewarded for guiding his side into Europe by signing a new three-year contract on Saturday.
Ill Mbappe out of second Real Madrid Club World Cup clash
Ill Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will not travel to Charlotte for the team's Club World Cup match against Pachuca, a club source told AFP Saturday.
Lehecka stuns Draper to reach Queen's final
Czech world number 30 Jiri Lehecka stunned Britain's Jack Draper to reach the Queen's Club final with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 victory on Saturday.
Marc Marquez continues MotoGP dominance by winning Mugello sprint
Marc Marquez continued his march towards a seventh elite world title by winning Saturday's sprint race at the Italian MotoGP and extending his lead at the top of the championship.
Bangladesh draw first Test with Sri Lanka after rain hampers play
The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka fizzled out into a damp draw on Saturday, with rain robbing the match in Galle of a proper climax.
Pant scores India's third hundred in 1st Test before England hit back
Rishabh Pant became the third India batsman in the innings to make a hundred before England hit back with the ball on Saturday's second day of the series opener at Headingley.
Vondrousova surprises Sabalenka to reach Berlin final
Marketa Vondrousova brushed aside world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Berlin on Saturday to reach her first final since lifting the Wimbledon title two years ago.
Mexican boxing legend Alvarez promises Crawford bout will be one of his 'best'
Mexico's undisputed super middleweight world champion Canelo Alvarez promises his title bout with Terence Crawford in Las Vegas on September 13 will be one of the legend's "best".
Farrell adamant Lions 'won't suger-coat' Argentina loss
Andy Farrell insisted he would demand an improved performance from his British and Irish Lions when they arrive in Australia after their 28-24 defeat by Argentina in Dublin.