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Sasaki bares 'soul' as Japan claim baseball win on disaster anniversary

Japan's World Baseball Classic manager said pitcher Roki Sasaki put his "soul" into Saturday's win over the Czech Republic on the anniversary of the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami that killed his father and grandparents.

Wagner says Russian fighters near central Bakhmut 'killing zone'

The head of Russian paramilitary group Wagner said Saturday his fighters were near the centre of Bakhmut as a top Ukrainian commander insisted it was important to "buy time" ahead of an upcoming counteroffensive.

More migrants brought ashore to Italy as locals march for victims

Three boats overcrowded with migrants were brought safely to Italian ports on Saturday, the coastguard said, as thousands of marchers remembered the victims of last month's deadly shipwreck off Calabria's coast.

Madrid cut La Liga gap on Barca with Espanyol comeback

Vinicius Junior scored a fine solo goal as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Espanyol 3-1 and cut Barcelona's lead to six points at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

South African spinner Maharaj faces lengthy lay-off after freak injury

South African left-arm spin bowler Keshav Maharaj faces a lengthy period out after suffering a freak injury during South Africa's 284-run win over the West Indies in the second Test in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Texas man uses new law to sue 3 for securing abortion pills

In a first test of a Texas law that bans nearly all abortions, a man is suing three women he says helped his ex-wife obtain abortion pills to end her pregnancy.

South Africa bowlers excite Bavuma after sweep of West Indies

South African captain Temba Bavuma said he was "very excited" about the depth of strength among South Africa's bowlers after his side completed a 284-run win on the fourth day of the second Test at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Madrid cut Liga gap on Barca with Espanyol comeback

Vinicius Junior scored a fine solo goal as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Espanyol 3-1 and cut Barcelona's lead to six points at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

Pogacar battles 'difficult' day to extend Paris-Nice lead

Two-time former Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar came through the "first really difficult" day of his season to take full control of Paris-Nice on Saturday after winning the seventh stage.