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Reigning champion Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in the third round on Saturday as an inspired Alexandra Eala created more history for the Philippines with a straight-sets victory on Centre Court.

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock third-round exit in a 7-6 (7/4), 6-1 defeat against Elise Mertens on Saturday.

Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday -- a landmark celebration that comes at a time of deep political division, with a president determined to put his stamp on the festivities.

Andy Farrell said he was proud of Ireland's character Saturday after they clawed to a tense 33-31 win over Australia, but admitted there were plenty of problems to fix.

Tom Clarkson scored a last-gasp converted try as a dogged Ireland battled to a riveting 33-31 victory over Australia in Sydney on Saturday to kick-start their Nations Championship with a bang.

Tom Clarkson scored a last-gasp converted try as a dogged Ireland battled to a riveting 33-31 victory over Australia in Sydney on Saturday to kick-start their Nations Championship with a bang.

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes became the youngest winner of a Formula One sprint on Saturday when he passed Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to triumph at the British Grand Prix.

Coach Dave Rennie said he felt "relief" after New Zealand edged France 34-32 in their Nations Championship opener on Saturday, his first game in charge of the All Blacks.

Canada have already made World Cup history, while Mexico and the USA are also on course to beat their best ever runs in the tournament as home advantage has paid dividends.

Japan beat Italy 27-10 to make an impressive start to their Nations Championship campaign in Tokyo on Saturday, with coach Eddie Jones absent through suspension.

Cam Roigard and Will Jordan scored two tries each as New Zealand held on to edge an under-strength France 34-32 in a thriller in Christchurch on Saturday to open the inaugural Nations Championship.

France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on Saturday as co-hosts Canada prepare for a daunting date with African giants Morocco in Houston.

Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with Egypt Friday as coach Tony Popovic came under fire for the baffling decision.

Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde's narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration early Saturday in Praia as the Blue Sharks' World Cup dream run came to a sad but brilliant end.

US President Donald Trump lashed out Friday at what he called a fresh threat against the country's identity, taking aim at domestic "radicals and extremists" on the eve of America's 250th birthday.

The last 32 of the World Cup produced some memorable matches and poignant moments.

Wimbledon organisers were clear: there would be no broadcasting of World Cup matches on the tennis site's screens. Yet the football is everywhere, from fans' phones to player press conferences.

Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16.

Funeral ceremonies for Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic's foes.

Cape Verde are an example for other small nations to follow, said defender Pico Lopes, after the islanders came close to pulling off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history against Argentina on Friday.

Huge crowds gathered to pay their final respects to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday at the start of marathon funeral ceremonies intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic's foes.

Holders Argentina survived a monumental scare before defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra-time to keep their World Cup dream alive on Friday as Egypt beat Australia to reach the last 16.

Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde's fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16.

England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico will kick off at its originally scheduled time on Sunday following discussions over possibly bringing the start of the game forward due to storms, a source close to the arrangements said Friday.

US pop queen Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce officially married Friday at a lavish wedding that drew a galaxy of fashion-draped A-list celebrities in New York, sealing a union that has triggered frenzied global attention.

Four bags of IV fluid hang from the ceiling of a McDonald's converted into a clinic in the aftermath of the two earthquakes in Venezuela, where thousands are flocking to makeshift health centers in the disaster's epicenter.

Newly minted 110m hurdles world record holder Ja'Kobe Tharp says the "sky's the limit" as he prepares to return to Hayward Field in Saturday's Eugene Diamond League athletics meeting.

A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday.

Nat Sciver-Brunt has promised England will go "toe-to-toe" with Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday as they look to end a series of dispiriting defeats by their arch-rivals.

Australia coach Tony Popovic defended his decision to switch goalkeepers for the penalty shootout that they ultimately lost to Egypt to bow out in the World Cup last 32 on Friday in Texas.

Lahiru Udara made the most of an unexpected opportunity, stroking a magnificent 188 in leading Sri Lanka to 338 for five at the close of the first day of the second and final Test against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday.

A galaxy of fashion-draped, A-list celebrities turned out for pop queen Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce at New York’s storied Madison Square Garden on Saturday, with the sealed-off festivities due to last deep into the wee hours of America’s Independence Day.

Erling Haaland has feasted on defences throughout the World Cup, and Norway will need their talismanic striker at his ruthless best if they are to topple Brazil in Sunday's last-16 clash.

Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to win a World Cup knockout match for the first time on Friday as tiny Cape Verde prepared to take on mighty Argentina for a place in the last 16.

Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as Egypt made history by beating a dogged Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday.

With little hope of finding loved ones alive, frustrated families of those affected by Venezuela's double earthquakes clamored for help to recover their loved one's bodies Friday as uncertainty grew over the death toll from the tragedy.

France coach Didier Deschamps promised Friday his team would be able to adapt to the potential impact of extreme weather on their World Cup last-16 tie against Paraguay on Saturday as a brutal heatwave hits the northeastern United States.

Marcus Rashford said England were unfazed by the prospect of facing Mexico at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium despite admitting the World Cup last-16 clash was a tough assignment.

After months of rumours of a family rift, Brazil's former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro has dropped a political bombshell: an Instagram video detailing her fallout with her stepson Flavio Bolsonaro, who is running for president in October polls.