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Ultimate Championship as big as Olympics - and more lucrative, says Bolt
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt claimed 19 global titles in a storied career, but he wishes the kind of prize money on offer at the Ultimate Championship from Friday had been available when he was competing.
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USA and France ease into women's Basketball World Cup semis
The United States breezed into the semi-finals of the Women's Basketball World Cup with a commanding 108-56 win against Hungary on Thursday.
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Kostyuk dedicates opening Roland Garros win to Ukraine
Marta Kostyuk dedicated her first-round win on Sunday at Roland Garros to her home country of Ukraine, saying the war got "the closest it has ever been to my house" after her family home narrowly avoided being struck by a missile.
Rescuers search for 20 missing after Philippine building collapse
Rescuers were racing on Sunday to free two workers pinned under a building that collapsed in the northern Philippines, killing a Malaysian man and leaving 20 people missing.
Will Barcelona's latest Champions League triumph mark the end of an era?
Barcelona reclaimed the Women's Champions League title in emphatic fashion on Saturday but their fourth victory in six seasons in Europe's elite club competition could mark the end of an era with the future of several players up in the air, notably captain Alexia Putellas.
Dread and denial at heart of deadly DR Congo Ebola outbreak
Unlike other residents of Mongbwalu, a town at the heart of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's latest devastating Ebola outbreak, Laureine Sakiya believes that the blood-letting virus exists after seeing some of her neighbours die.
China's Li Shifeng defends Malaysia Masters title
China's Li Shifeng defended his Malaysia Masters men's singles crown with a one-sided 21-16, 21-17 victory over Thailand's Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Senegal football fans home after royal pardon
A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed following their country's chaotic, violence-plagued Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco in January returned home Sunday after being pardoned by the Moroccan king.
Shark kills man in Australia's Queensland state
A man died after a shark attack in northern Queensland state on Sunday, the third fatal shark attack this year in Australia.
Heatstroke kills 16 in India as temperatures climb
At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday, as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings.
Bangladesh puts AI in driving seat to tackle terrible traffic
Bangladesh's densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to bring order to one of the world's most congested cities.
Knicks beat Cavaliers to reach brink of NBA Finals
The New York Knicks are on the brink of their first NBA Finals since 1999 after a 121-108 victory at Cleveland on Saturday stretched their playoff win streak to 10 games.
Fly-half Love ready for All Blacks role: Hurricanes coach Laidlaw
Wellington Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw said "top-class" Ruben Love was equipped to become New Zealand's first-choice fly-half after being largely overlooked by the previous All Blacks coaching regime.
Usyk rocked before stopping Verhoeven to retain heavyweight belts
Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over kick-boxer Rico Verhoeven with a second left of the 11th round in Egypt on Saturday.
Australia cricket split over BBL future after selloff plan stalls
As Twenty20 cricket competitions explode around the world, Australia's Big Bash League is struggling to chart a vision for the future, after plans to privatise its franchises stalled.
NYC immigrant hubs eye FIFA bounce after Trump crackdown woe
World Cup fever is beginning to hit New York's immigrant communities where wariness of the Trump administration's deportation crackdown has weighed on foot traffic.
China rescuers search for missing after mine blast kills 82
Emergency rescuers in northern China were undertaking a major operation on Sunday to find two people still missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine killed at least 82.
Security forces swarm White House after shots fired
Police and security forces swarmed the White House on Saturday evening after shots were fired in the area, authorities said.
Usyk rocked but beats Verhoeven to retain heavyweight titles
Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over kick-boxer Rico Verhoeven with a second left of the 11th round in Egypt on Saturday.
Kim's lead trimmed to two at PGA CJ Cup Byron Nelson
South Korean Kim Si-woo clung to a two-stroke lead after firing a three-under par 68 in Saturday's third round of the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
Russell snatches pole in Canada with late lap to frustrate Antonelli
George Russell powered to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a spectacular last-gasp flying lap on Saturday ahead of his championship-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli.
Russell grabs pole for Mercedes 1-2 at Canadian GP
Britain's George Russell powered to pole position on Saturday for the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli.
Bayern salute 'best transfer ever' Kane after 21st German Cup triumph
Bayern Munich powerbroker Uli Hoeness called Harry Kane the "best transfer we've ever made" after the England captain's hat-trick handed them a 3-0 victory over Stuttgart to win the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday.
Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win, Mallorca, Girona down
Real Madrid ended a troubled La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao in Alvaro Arbeloa's last game at the helm, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight on Saturday.
Quiet Chinese county hit by deadly coal mine disaster
Coal miners in the sleepy Chinese county of Qinyuan sometimes dine at Zhang's skewer eatery, especially on payday, so a gas explosion that killed at least 82 of these workers left her feeling lost and sad.
Mungiu wins Cannes again with culture wars drama
Cristian Mungiu, who won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday with "Fjord", is not a man who is afraid of taking on difficult issues.
Persistence pays off for Barcelona Champions League final hero Pajor
Barcelona's Ewa Pajor said finally winning the Women's Champions League was her reward for never losing hope as previous final defeats kept piling up, after her two goals helped the Catalans beat Lyon 4-0 to reclaim the title on Saturday.
Kane hat-trick seals double as Bayern claim 21st German Cup
Harry Kane's hat-trick gave Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich a 3-0 victory over holders Stuttgart to win the German Cup in Berlin on Saturday.
Tens of thousands rally in Serbia demanding elections
Tens of thousands of demonstrators massed in central Belgrade Saturday to renew calls for early elections that grew out of the anti-corruption movement sparked by a deadly rail station disaster.
NASCAR driver Busch died of sepsis after pneumonia: family
NASCAR racer Kyle Busch died of sepsis that developed from severe pneumonia, his family announced on Saturday.
Enhanced Games athletes under scrutiny as health fears swirl
The drug-fueled Enhanced Games have put competing athletes under scrutiny, with critics asking why they signed up for a pro-doping competition that is potentially dangerous for their health, and to young viewers who could be tempted to emulate them.
Emotional Hull celebrate 'incredible' promotion to Premier League
Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic and his players cried tears of joy after their "incredible journey" culminated in a lucrative promotion to the Premier League on Saturday as the Championship's 'spygate' drama finally came to an end.
Shreyas Iyer scores maiden IPL century as Punjab beat Lucknow
Shreyas Iyer scored a maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) hundred to keep Punjab Kings' hopes alive with a seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday.
Pajor, Paralluelo star as Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Women's Champions League
Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo scored twice each in the second half as Barcelona thrashed a stunned Lyon 4-0 in the Women's Champions League final on Saturday to win the European title for the fourth time.