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Ipswich relegated as Newcastle, Chelsea boost top five bids

Ipswich relegated as Newcastle, Chelsea boost top five bids

Ipswich were relegated from the Premier League after slumping to a 3-0 defeat against Newcastle, while Chelsea kept alive their hopes of a top five finish with a 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday.

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Canada leaders make final pitches in campaign upended by Trump

Canada leaders make final pitches in campaign upended by Trump

Canadian leaders campaigned in battleground districts Saturday, two days before a vote electrified by US President Donald Trump's threats, with Prime Minister Mark Carney favored after assuring voters he can stand up to Washington.

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Mullins -- Ireland's national training treasure

Mullins -- Ireland's national training treasure

Irish training legend Willie Mullins offered his weary rivals a glimmer of hope when he said he "could not do better than that" after saddling the 1-2-3 in the Grand National but his son Patrick believes he will never retire.

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US, Iran say progress in 'positive' nuclear talks

US, Iran say progress in 'positive' nuclear talks

The United States and Iran reported progress in their latest round of nuclear talks on Saturday and agreed to meet again next week as they pursue a deal that could help ease soaring Middle East tensions.

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Mullins emulates O'Brien with second successive trainer's title

Mullins emulates O'Brien with second successive trainer's title

Willie Mullins emulated fellow Irish training legend Vincent O'Brien when he was crowned British champion National Hunt trainer for a second successive time as the season reached a climax at Sandown Park on Saturday.

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Ipswich relegated after one season in Premier League

Ipswich relegated after one season in Premier League

Ipswich were relegated from the Premier League after slumping to a 3-0 defeat against Newcastle on Saturday.

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Just Stop Oil activist group holds final march

Just Stop Oil activist group holds final march

British environmental activist group Just Stop Oil held its final demonstration in London on Saturday, ending three years of high-profile climate protest stunts as they moved their focus away from civil disobedience.

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Djokovic crashes to nervous Arnaldi in Madrid opener

Djokovic crashes to nervous Arnaldi in Madrid opener

Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th career title was spoiled by Italian Matteo Arnaldi, who beat the Serb 6-3, 6-4 in the Madrid Open second round on Saturday.

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Syria's Kurds demand 'democratic decentralised' Syria

Syria's Kurds demand 'democratic decentralised' Syria

Syria's Kurdish parties on Saturday adopted a joint political vision calling for a "decentralised democratic" state in Syria with guarantees for Kurdish rights.

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Leverkusen win to delay Bayern and Kane's title party

Leverkusen win to delay Bayern and Kane's title party

Bayern Munich and Harry Kane's title celebrations will need to wait after Bayer Leverkusen's 2-0 win over Augsburg cancelled out the Bavarians' 3-0 home victory over Mainz on Saturday in the Bundesliga.

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