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Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center arts venue
Workers removed President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington on Saturday -- a stinging defeat for the US leader who has eschewed political tradition to affix his name and likeness across public spaces.
Dominant Australia beat South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup
Australia cruised to a 65-run win against South Africa in their opening Women's T20 World Cup match on Saturday.
'I'm back!': Raducanu to face Vekic in Queen's Club final
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu said that she is back to her best after the British star won twice in the space of just six hours to earn a Queen's Club final clash with Croatia's Donna Vekic.
Kane hails England preparation as squad arrives at base camp
Harry Kane said England had enjoyed "great preparation" ahead of their World Cup campaign as the squad touched down in Kansas City -- their base camp for the tournament.
Albania targets 20 in crime crackdown, possible ties to Trump-linked project
Albanian prosecutors said Saturday they had demanded the arrest of 20 people over alleged drug-trafficking and money-laundering, with media saying some may have ties to a resort project linked to relatives of Donald Trump.
Raducanu to face Vekic in Queen's Club final
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu will face Croatia's Donna Vekic in the Queen's Club final after the British star won twice in the space of just six hours on Saturday.
Raya relaxed despite Spain goalkeeper debate
David Raya believes Spain "are in good hands" no matter who starts the World Cup in goal as he battles with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia to be Luis de la Fuente's number one.
NBA star Harden arrested in Texas on misdemeanor gun charge
Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, court documents showed.
Gill, bowlers power India to win over Afghanistan in rain-hit ODI
Skipper Shubman Gill's unbeaten 84 and inspired bowling led India to an emphatic seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in a rain-reduced 25-overs-a-side ODI contest on Saturday.
Going back to basics helped Russell feel like himself again
George Russell returned to an approach that suits him well as he claimed pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Saturday's qualifying session.
US authorities hunt stolen England World Cup gear
Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas said officials at "local, state and federal levels" were investigating after World Cup equipment belonging to England was stolen ahead of the squad's arrival at their training base on Saturday.
Toyota makes early pace as BMW and Cadillac challenge at Le Mans
What promised to be a hyper-competitive hypercar class in the 24 hours of Le Mans started with a flurry of overtaking and four leaders in the first hour on Saturday.
Russell back in 'the groove' as he takes pole for Barcelona Grand Prix
George Russell of Mercedes claimed pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after a thrilling end to the qualifying session on Saturday.
Serena Williams teams up with Muchova in Berlin doubles
US tennis great Serena Williams, on the comeback trail nearly four years after retiring, will partner Czech Karolina Muchova in the doubles at next week's Berlin Open grass court tournament.
Gurbaz hits ton but Afghanistan 194 all out in rain-hit India ODI
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit an attacking century but India bowled out the opposition for 194 in a rain-reduced 25-overs-a-side ODI contest on Saturday.
Del Toro wins Auvergne Tour stage but Tuckwell retains lead
Mexican Isaac del Toro won Saturday's seventh stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes to close in on overall leader Luke Tuckwell as pre-race favourite Paul Seixas lost time due to a crash.
US qualifier Montgomery to meet Krejcikova in s'Hertogenbosch final
US qualifier Robin Montgomery upset Australian Ajla Tomljanovic to advance to the final of the s'Hertogenbosch grass court tournament on Saturday where she will meet Czech Barbora Krejcikova.
Ghana protests to Canada after player Partey is denied visa for World Cup
Ghana said Saturday it has formally lodged a protest over Canada's refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges.
Russell leads way in final Barcelona F1 practice
George Russell built confidence ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix by topping the timesheets in the final practice session on Saturday.
Pallister caps stellar Australian trials with 1500m victory
A dominant Lani Pallister swept to victory in the 1500m freestyle at the Australian trials on Saturday to cap a marquee week where she also won the 400m and 800m in super-quick times.
Women's cricket showpiece can co-exist with football World Cup, says ICC chief
International Cricket Council chief executive Sanjog Gupta, insists the Women's T20 World Cup can "co-exist" with the football World Cup.
New Zealand call up Young to replace retiring Williamson
Batsman Will Young was drafted into the New Zealand Test squad on Saturday in place of Kane Williamson, who called time on his international career mid-series against England.
Thousands gather in Thai capital to mourn late princess
The body of the Thai king's eldest daughter was brought to the royal palace in Bangkok on Saturday, as thousands of black-clad mourners lined the procession route.
Hurricanes thrash Blues to charge into Super Rugby final
The Wellington Hurricanes powered clear in the second half to crush the Auckland Blues 57-21 on Saturday, setting up a Super Rugby final against the Waikato Chiefs.
Six Georgians jailed for theft of rare Russian books in France
Six Georgians have been sentenced to up to seven years' jail in France over the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics, including by 19th-century luminary Alexander Pushkin, from prestigious French libraries.
Net twice and chill: US star Balogun relaxed after brace
He netted twice on his World Cup debut but US striker Folarin Balogun is not about to celebrate wildly, telling reporters Friday he plans to finish his epic night by curling up in front of Netflix.
US police probe theft of England training equipment
England's World Cup preparations have been hit by the theft of equipment ahead of the squad's arrival at their Kansas City training base on Saturday.
An Astronaut, movie stars and a knight: US brings glitz for WC opener
The World Cup arrived in the United States on Friday in a blizzard of celebrity and glamour, with Los Angeles pulling out all the stops for the opening game between Team USA and Paraguay.
World Cup underway in United States and the winner is Freddy
The World Cup is officially underway in the United States and the biggest breakout star is...Freddy.
US beat Paraguay 4-1 in dream start for World Cup co-hosts
The United States could scarcely have scripted a better start to their World Cup as a Folarin Balogun brace and Gio Reyna curler fired the co-hosts to a 4-1 drubbing of Paraguay in front of Hollywood royalty in Los Angeles on Friday.
US betting firm sponsorships spark election integrity fears
A US mayoral race triggered a flood of misinformation from online influencers sponsored by betting companies -- exposing a new threat analysts warn could undermine the integrity of future elections.
NSW Waratahs centre O'Donnell suspended for doping violation
Rising NSW Waratahs centre Henry O'Donnell is serving an 18-month suspension for violating anti-doping rules, the club revealed on Saturday.