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Pant fastest to 100 sixes as India set Sri Lanka 372 to win first Test
Rishabh Pant became the fastest player to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket and helped India set Sri Lanka a stiff target of 372 to win the first match in Galle on Tuesday.
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Pakistan Supreme Court orders ex-PM Khan moved from jail to hospital
Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan be moved to hospital for medical checks, after a petition by his lawyers over claims of poor health.
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Ueda stays in front at Japan Classic as Atthaya fades
Momoko Ueda maintained her one-shot lead Saturday heading into the final day of the LPGA Japan Classic, as new world number one Atthaya Thitikul's challenge faded.
England and New Zealand set up Women's Rugby World Cup final showdown
England and New Zealand won gripping semi-finals in Auckland on Saturday to set up a women's Rugby World Cup decider between the two top-ranked teams.
Fire kills 15 at bar in Russian city of Kostroma
A fire Saturday killed at least 15 people at a bar in the Russian city of Kostroma, Russian news agencies reported.
Pope holds open-air mass for 30,000 in Bahrain
About 30,000 flag-waving worshippers joined an open-air mass held by Pope Francis in mainly Muslim Bahrain on Saturday, the highlight of his outreach mission to the Gulf.
Pope holds open-air mass for 30,000 worshippers in Bahrain
About 30,000 flag-waving worshippers joined an open-air mass held by Pope Francis in mainly Muslim Bahrain on Saturday, the highlight of his outreach mission to the Gulf.
'Small courageous steps': Memorial opposing oppression in Russia
Moscow's crackdown on Memorial has only intensified since the rights group won the Nobel Peace Prize last month, but its executive director says members are pushing on despite the dangers.
Pakistan 'lost sleep' over losses but bounced back: Masood
Pakistan batsman Shan Masood on Saturday praised his team's character in battling back to stay in the hunt for a semi-finals spot after losing their first two matches at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Trump, eyeing 2024, doubles down on vote conspiracy theories
Kicked off Twitter and Facebook after his supporters stormed the US Capitol, Donald Trump eventually set up his own platform Truth Social, declaring in April 2022 after a stumbling launch: "I'm Back! #COVFEFE."
India aim to be clincial in T20 World Cup semi-final push
Allrounder Ravichandran Ashwin said Saturday India must pile the pressure on early and be clinical in their execution if they want to get past Zimbabwe and into the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals.
Twitter layoffs before US midterms fuel misinformation concerns
Twitter's new owner Elon Musk has pledged the platform will not devolve into a "free-for-all hellscape," but experts warn that mass layoffs on Friday may deeply impair the social network's ability to curb misinformation.
Crowds, colour and Covid rules as Hong Kong Rugby Sevens returns
Fans of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens shrugged off a three-year pandemic absence as the weekend sporting spectacle kicked off with drinking, fancy dress -- and Covid rules.
'We need to rebel': climate change needs radical response says XR activist
Soup on Vincent van Gogh paintings, mashed potatoes on a Monet masterpiece: climate activists are taking increasingly daring action to grab headlines -- and it's working.
Candlelight vigils to mourn South Korea Halloween disaster victims
Candlelight vigils and rallies were expected in South Korea on Saturday to commemorate the 156 people killed in a Halloween crowd crush, with public anger growing over one of the country's deadliest peacetime disasters.
France meet familiar foes to start World Cup defence
France are hoping to heed a warning from history as they kick off their defence of the World Cup trophy in a group which bears a remarkable resemblance to the section in which they started their road to glory four years ago in Russia.
France look to cast aside doubts going into World Cup campaign
France head to Qatar as World Cup holders and with the newly-crowned Ballon d'Or winner in their ranks, so all should be rosy for coach Didier Deschamps.
Australia's Mabil completes journey from refugee camp to World Cup
Awer Mabil will complete a remarkable journey from a refugee camp to the planet's biggest sporting spectacle when he lines up for Australia at the World Cup, overcoming personal tragedy along the way.
Eriksen brings calm to Denmark squad after remarkable recovery
Denmark's number 10, Christian Eriksen, will be a quiet but inspirational figure for his team during the World Cup, after his sudden cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 game traumatised a nation.
Chelsea's Aubameyang primed to avenge bitter Arsenal exit
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is "excited" by the challenge of facing Arsenal on Sunday as the Chelsea striker aims to avenge his acrimonious departure from the Premier League leaders.
Farrell ready to chart own course as England captain
Owen Farrell is adamant he will lead England on his own terms after being restored as captain for their November international opener against Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday.
Sabalenka beats Pegula to reach WTA Finals semis, Jabeur eliminated
Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 on Friday and advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA Finals as second-ranked Tunisian Ons Jabeur was eliminated.
Nike suspends relationship with Nets' Irving amid anti-Semitism firestorm
Nike suspended its relationship with Kyrie Irving on Friday amid the anti-Semitism firestorm sparked by the Brooklyn Nets star.
Music world set to celebrate Dolly Parton, Eminem at Rock Hall of Fame
The music world is gathering in Los Angeles to honor some of its finest acts on Saturday, inducting the latest class of luminaries including Dolly Parton and Eminem into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Sabalenka beats Pegula to stay alive at WTA Finals
Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 on Friday to keep her hopes alive at the WTA Finals, where her chance at a semi-final spot still depended on the outcome of the day's second round-robin match.
Hashimoto dethrones Zhang to win world all-around gymnastics title
Japan's Daiki Hashimoto dethroned reigning champion Zhang Boheng to win the men's all-around final at the World Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool on Friday.
Chebet, Korir eye Kenyan sweep at New York Marathon
Defending champion Albert Korir and compatriot Evans Chebet are targeting an unprecedented Kenyan sweep as they prepare to duel at the New York Marathon on Sunday.
Forte upsets Cave Rock to win Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Forte outraced favored Cave Rock down the stretch for a 1 1/2-length upset victory Friday in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile to become the early 2023 Kentucky Derby favorite.
Addo-Carr scores five as Australia cruise into League semis
Star winger Josh Addo-Carr ran in five tries as reigning champions Australia despatched Lebanon 48-4 on Friday to cruise into the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup.
Alcaraz retires with injury as Djokovic races into semi-finals
World number one Carlos Alcaraz retired from his Paris Masters quarter-final against Holger Rune on Friday with an abdominal injury, while defending champion Novak Djokovic made quick work of Italy's Lorenzo Musetti.
Nets GM Marks says Irving ban 'best course of action'
Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks said Friday the suspension of NBA star Kyrie Irving for at least five games over an anti-semitic controversy was the "best course of action."
Schumacher's 2003 F1-winning Ferrari up for auction
The Ferrari in which Formula One legend Michael Schumacher drove to the 2003 World Championship title is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's on Wednesday.
All Blacks at sell-out Cardiff stadium the 'ultimate drug', says Wales' Anscombe
Taking on New Zealand at a packed Principality Stadium with 74,000 baying fans under a closed roof in the heart of Cardiff has been likened to the ultimate drug by Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe.
Alcaraz retires with injury as Auger-Aliassime powers into semi-finals
World number one Carlos Alcaraz retired from his Paris Masters quarter-final against Holger Rune on Friday with an abdominal injury, while Felix Auger-Aliassime stretched his winning run to 16 matches.