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Last-gasp Gakpo strike snatches Dutch draw to sour Klopp debut

Felix gives Portugal win over Wales as Ronaldo misfires

Global stocks mostly fall as oil prices and bond yields rise

Wellalage and Mendis star as Sri Lanka level England ODI series

Israel's Netanyahu denounces enemies, allies in fiery UN speech

Guyana urges Venezuela at UN to respect ICJ's ruling on Essequibo region

Hollywood stars among arrests in NY anti-Netanyahu protest

Argentina coach says Messi deserves to go out on own terms

Losing start in AFCON qualifying for 78-year-old coach Le Roy

Xi sets red lines for Trump despite lavish White House welcome

Italy bans burqas in schools, caps numbers of foreign students per class

Cowboys, Ravens happy with footing for first Rio NFL clash

Israel policies threaten 'life and existence' of Palestinians, Abbas says

Starbucks to close 250 more cafes in North America

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Defending champ Scheffler three back after tough day at Augusta

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler said it wasn't just the wind swirling around Augusta National that made the going tough on Friday afternoon.

Ballester apologizes to Augusta National for relief in Rae's Creek

Reigning US Amateur champion Jose Luis Ballester has apologized to Augusta National for taking an impromptu bathroom break in Rae's Creek during Thursday's first round of the Masters.

Scorching Coachella kicks off as Lady Gaga set to helm main stage

The California desert was buzzing Friday as the premier music festival Coachella got underway, with Lady Gaga and Missy Elliott set to helm day one's main stage.

McIlroy, DeChambeau charge but Rose clings to Masters lead

Justin Rose clung to a one-stroke lead over Bryson DeChambeau after Friday's second round of the 89th Masters while Rory McIlroy leaped into contention with a stunning back-nine charge at Augusta National.

Langer misses cut to bring 41st and final Masters appearance to a close

Two-time champion Bernhard Langer completed an emotional farewell to Augusta National on Friday, missing the cut in his 41st Masters appearance amid an outpouring of support from friends, family and fans.

Ecuador presidential hopefuls make last pitch to voters

Ecuador's incumbent president and his leftist challenger have made their final pitch to voters ahead of Sunday's razor-tight election, with jobs, crime and an appeal to women voters dominating campaign-closing arguments.

Rose knocking on the door of a major again at the Masters

Justin Rose is once again in position to add a longed-for second major title to his impressive resume, and the 44-year-old Englishman says there's no "secret recipe" to what he'll need to do to win the Masters.

DeChambeau finding right balance at Augusta National

Bryson DeChambeau, the man who once planned to overpower Augusta National, is in contention again at the Masters, where he has found patience and understanding crucial to balancing his naturally aggressive game.