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Alex Marquez injured in horrific Catalan MotoGP crash
The Catalan MotoGP was red-flagged twice on Sunday, the first time after a horrific crash involving multiple riders, including Alex Marquez, on the 12th lap.
Bayern's Neuer sidelined again with leg issue
Bayern Munich's veteran goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer has been sidelined with a left calf injury just one week before the German Cup final, the Bundesliga club said Sunday.
Adam Driver shuts down question about clashes with Lena Dunham
American actor Adam Driver batted away accusations about aggressive behaviour on the set of the television series "Girls" Sunday, saying "I have no comment on any of that. I'm saving it all for my book."
British soprano Felicity Lott dies aged 79
Felicity Lott, one of Britain's best-known sopranos who also gained recognition in France, has died at the age of 79, her agent confirmed to AFP on Sunday.
Roma near Champions League return with derby triumph, Napoli secure top four
Roma took a huge step towards returning to the Champions League by beating local rivals Lazio 2-0 on Sunday in a feisty derby which finished with both teams down to 10 men, while Napoli won 3-0 at Pisa to secure a top-four spot.
Denmark's Antonsen wins badminton Thailand Open title
Denmark's Anders Antonsen won the badminton men's singles final of the Thailand Open on Sunday, getting his revenge against homegrown Kunlavut Vitidsarn who defeated the Dane last year.
Iran have 'constructive' meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations
FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
'Peaky Blinders' creator says he has licence to reinvent James Bond
"Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight, who is writing the next "Bond" movie, has strongly hinted that the ageing British spy is about to get really shaken and stirred.
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club's manager on Sunday on a four-year deal with the Spaniard the latest coach tasked with turning around the club's fortunes.
Lyles says 'well worth the journey' after winning 100m in Tokyo
Olympic champion Noah Lyles won his first 100m final of the season at the Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo on Sunday, making his trip to Japan "well worth the journey".
Nepali duo break own records on Everest
A Nepali climber dubbed the "Everest Man", Kami Rita Sherpa, scaled Mount Everest for a record 32nd time Sunday, while Lhakpa Sherpa broke her own women's record with an 11th summit.
North Korean women footballers arrive in South Korea: AFP
A North Korean women's football team arrived in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the isolated country to its southern neighbour in eight years, to play in the Asian Champions League semi-finals.
Rousey demolishes Carano in MMA comeback fight
Mixed martial arts star Ronda Rousey demolished fellow combat sports trailblazer Gina Carano in their long-awaited non-title comeback bout in Los Angeles on Saturday, defeating her rival by armbar after just 17 seconds.
McGregor to make UFC return with Holloway rematch
Conor McGregor will return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship Octagon for the first time in five years when he takes on Max Holloway in a non-title rematch on July 11 in Las Vegas, UFC said Saturday.
'Geek' hangout to tourist draw: Japan's maid cafes
"Master, mistress -- welcome home!" exclaims the smiling young woman in a French maid's costume, as customers pass through the looking glass into a unique Japanese world with oodles of quirkiness, cuteness and cake.
Bulgaria's 'Bangaranga' wins Eurovision, with Israel second
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara's catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga" sweeping the 70th edition of the world's biggest live televised music event and pushing into second place Israel, whose participation had triggered a major boycott.
Pal in last duo could ease nerves for PGA leader Smalley
Unheralded leader Alex Smalley has a pal in Sunday's final pairing of the PGA Championship, and that might just ease the nerves of fighting a host of major winners for a dream victory.
Ronaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr lose 1-0 in AFC final
Cristiano Ronaldo suffered heartache for the second time in a week when his Saudi club Al Nassr were stunned at home 1-0 by Japan's Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final on Saturday.
Venezuela expels Maduro ally Alex Saab to US again
Former Venezuelan industry minister Alex Saab, a close ally of deposed president Nicolas Maduro, was expelled to the United States on Saturday for a second time, Venezuelan officials said.
Rising star Woad in charge at LPGA Queen City Championship
England's Lottie Woad conjured seven birdies in a five-under-par 65 to grab a three-shot lead going into the final round of the LPGA Queen City Championship.
Rodgers returning with Steelers for 22nd season
Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return for a 22nd season in the NFL after agreeing to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, multiple US media reports said Saturday.
Rahm on PGA: 'It's a battle out there'
Jon Rahm, twice a major winner, is prepared for a battle on Sunday at Aronimink as he tries to become the first Spaniard to capture the PGA Championship.
Napoleon Solo wins 151st Preakness Stakes
Napoleon Solo surged around the final turn to seize a redemptive triumph in the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park in Maryland on Saturday.
Smalley grabs PGA lead as wild final day showdown looms
Alex Smalley overcame a horrid start with seven birdies in the last 12 holes to seize a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship.
Canada cruise passenger 'presumptive positive' for hantavirus
Canadian public health officials said Saturday a "high risk" passenger who was aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius tested "presumptive positive" for the Andes hantavirus.
Five share PGA lead logjam with wild final day in store
Jon Rahm and Ludvig Aberg were among five players sharing the clubhouse lead late in Saturday's final round of the PGA Championship, setting the stage for an epic Sunday showdown at Aronimink.
Decision time at full-throttle Eurovision final
The nerve-shredding vote-counting was about to begin at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, after 25 countries did battle Saturday at the world's biggest live televised music show.
McIlroy charges into the hunt for epic major comeback win
Rory McIlroy charged into the hunt for the greatest three-day fightback victory in major golf history with a sizzling four-under par 66 in Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship.
Eurovision final kicks off with Viennese grandeur
The final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Saturday with a burst of Mozart, as 25 countries took to the stage in Vienna to do battle for the glittering crown.
Svitolina sees off Gauff to win Italian Open, Sinner in men's title showdown
Elina Svitolina won the Italian Open on Saturday after beating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 to claim her third Rome title, while Jannik Sinner set a date with Casper Ruud in the men's final.
Stranded whale rescued in Germany found dead in Denmark
A humpback whale that underwent a rescue operation in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself there has been found dead near a Danish island, officials said Saturday.
Alonso set for appointment as Chelsea manager: reports
Xabi Alonso is set to be named as Chelsea's new manager, just four months after being sacked by Real Madrid, according to various media reports on Saturday.