South Africa, New Zealand boost T20 World Cup semi-final hopes
South Africa and New Zealand cruised to one-sided victories to edge closer to the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals on Saturday although their tournament destiny lies in the hands of formidable rivals.
Read more'Very challenging': Israel faces Hezbollah in tricky terrain
As Israel undertakes its fourth ground offensive in southern Lebanon in 50 years, its troops again face rocky terrain mined with explosives and full of hiding places that previous generations of soldiers have battled over.
Read moreFarrell begins to feel at home as Racing 92 beat Toulon
Former England captain Owen Farrell said he was feeling increasingly comfortable at Racing 92 after his team beat visiting Toulon 22-6 in the French top 14 on Saturday.
Read moreSouth Africa boost T20 World Cup semi-final hopes with Bangladesh win
South Africa cruised to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh to edge closer to the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals on Saturday although their tournament destiny lies in the hands of England and West Indies.
Read moreSamson ton powers India to T20 series sweep after record total
Opener Sanju Samson's blistering century helped world champions India hammer Bangladesh in the final T20 on Saturday to sweep the series 3-0 after they posted the format's highest total by a Test-playing nation of 297-6.
Read moreDjokovic to face Sinner in Shanghai final with 100th title in sight
Novak Djokovic battled through "an incredible fight" with Taylor Fritz on Saturday, shrugging off physical discomfort to set up a Shanghai Masters final with world number one Jannik Sinner where he will look to secure his 100th career title.
Read moreUN peacekeepers to remain in Lebanon: spokesman
UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon will not move from the border area despite five of their members being wounded and damage to facilities during the Israel-Hezbollah war, their spokesperson told AFP on Saturday.
Read morePro-Conquest film fuels debate in Mexico over colonial legacy
A Spanish documentary extolling the virtues of the country's conquest of the Americas now showing in Mexico has added fuel to a politically charged debate over the legacy of colonialism.
Read moreSamson ton powers India to record 297-6 in Bangladesh T20
India on Saturday posted the highest T20 International total by a Test-playing nation, and second best overall, when they piled up 297-6 against Bangladesh with opener Sanju Samson cracking a blistering century.
Read moreNew Zealand enjoy perfect start to America's Cup defence over Britain
Emirates Team New Zealand began their America's Cup defence in ominous style on Saturday, cruising to wide-margin wins in the opening two races over challenger Ineos Britannia.
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