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Captain Marquinhos headed in a dramatic last-gasp equaliser as Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw at Lille in Ligue 1 on Friday.
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Swiatek's streak ends at Wimbledon as Kyrgios and Tsitsipas clash
Iga Swiatek's 37-match winning streak was brought to a shuddering halt at Wimbledon by Alize Cornet on Saturday as Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas faced off in a blockbuster clash.
Hundreds of flights axed as US kicks off long holiday weekend
Airlines cancelled several hundred US flights Saturday at the start of a long and almost certainly messy holiday travel weekend as carriers struggled to staff their planes.
Durant issues cyptic tweet after NBA trade demand
Kevin Durant issued a cryptic tweet Saturday in his first public comment since it was revealed he has asked to be traded from the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.
Sainz surprises himself, delights fans with maiden pole position
Carlos Sainz surprised himself on Saturday when his bold wet-weather lap secured a maiden pole position ahead of his 150th Formula One race start in Sunday's British Grand Prix.
'Second life' Jakobsen in Tour second stage triumph
Two years after a near fatal cycling crash Fabio Jakobsen won stage two of the Tour de France on Saturday vindicating his Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team's decision to select him ahead of veteran Mark Cavendish.
Swiatek's 37-match winning streak ends at Wimbledon
Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in straight sets on Saturday by French veteran Alize Cornet, ending the world number one's 37-match winning streak.
'Second life' Jakobsen wins Tour second stage
Sprinter Fabio Jakobsen won stage two of the Tour de France on Saturday vindicating his Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team's decision to select him ahead of experienced Mark Cavendish.
Sainz takes maiden pole for 150th start at British Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz grabbed his maiden pole position on Saturday when he outpaced world champion Max Verstappen, who survived a spin in an exciting rain-hit qualifying for the British Grand Prix.
Jakobsen wins Tour de France stage 2, Van Aert takes lead
Sprinter Fabio Jakobsen won stage two of the Tour de France on Saturday vindicating his Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team's decision to select him ahead of Mark Cavendish.
No place like home as Tomljanovic reaches Wimbledon last 16
Ajla Tomljanovic reached the Wimbledon last 16 on Saturday -- a surprise for her father, who only booked her into tournament accommodation until after the second round.
Buoyant Wallabies coach Rennie hopes gutsy win heralds new dawn
Coach Dave Rennie believes his gutsy Australia side can use their stirring first Test victory over England on Saturday as a springboard to a new era of success for the Wallabies.
Afghan clerics vow loyalty to Taliban, but no word on girls' schooling
Thousands of Afghan clerics pledged loyalty to the Taliban Saturday, but ended a three-day meeting without recommendations on how the hardline Islamist group should govern the crisis-hit country.
All-round Bumrah stars as Broad concedes costliest over in Test history
India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah starred with both bat and ball as England's Stuart Broad conceded the most expensive over in Test history, giving up 35 runs at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Momota finds form to set up Axelsen showdown in Malaysia Open
Japan's Kento Momota expressed delight Saturday at reaching his first final of the year after enduring "difficult times", following a convincing victory at the Malaysia Open over Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn.
Red Bull chief Horner opposed to mid-season 'porpoising' solutions
Red Bull team chief Christian Horner on Saturday called on Formula One's ruling body not to change any technical regulations mid-season to solve the sport's 'porpoising' problems.
Verstappen on top as Red Bull rule in final practice
Max Verstappen took full control of proceedings on Saturday as he bounced back to top the times ahead of Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez in the final free practice for Sunday's British Grand Prix.
Momota storms into Malaysia Open final
Japan's Kento Momota expressed delight Saturday at reaching his first final of the year after enduring "difficult times", following a convincing victory at the Malaysia Open over Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn.
Battered Wallabies end England curse with thrilling 30-28 win
A battered and bruised Australia ended an eight-match losing streak against England with a rousing 30-28 victory in the first Test in Perth on Saturday.
Broad concedes costliest over in Test history during India run-spree
Stuart Broad conceded the most expensive over in Test history, giving up 35 runs, as India continued their stunning start against England at Edgbaston on Saturday, with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja hitting a hundred.
Tsitsipas takes on Kyrgios in Wimbledon blockbuster
Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on Nick Kyrgios in a blockbuster clash at Wimbledon on Saturday, with the winner likely to be the main obstacle in Rafael Nadal's path to the final.
Foster praises All Black spirit after romp past Ireland
New Zealand coach Ian Foster hailed the fortitude of his Covid-hit team after beating Ireland 42-19 in the first Test of the three-match series at Eden Park on Saturday.
Serena's conqueror Tan into Wimbledon fourth round
Harmony Tan, who knocked Serena Williams out of Wimbledon, demolished British wild card Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-1 on Saturday in just 51 minutes to reach the fourth round.
England's Broad concedes new record of 35 runs in a Test over
England great Stuart Broad set a new if unwanted record by conceding 35 runs in a Test over, against India at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Galthie hails young France side after beating heat and feisty Japan
France head coach Fabien Galthie praised his young team for finding "the key to open all the doors" after stretching away in the second half to beat a spirited Japan 42-23 on Saturday in the first Test.
Georgian fighters in Ukraine wrestle with international humanitarian law
His forearm tattooed "Never forget, never forgive," the head of the Georgian National Legion Mamuka Mamulashvili listens intently to a presentation on the need for fighters in Ukraine to respect international humanitarian law.
Six-try New Zealand romp past Ireland 42-19 in first Test
New Zealand scored six tries in a compelling attacking display to beat Ireland 42-19 in the first Test of the three-match series at Eden Park on Saturday.
France survive heat, first-half examination, to beat Japan
Six Nations champions France stretched away in the second half to beat a spirited Japan 42-23 on Saturday in steamy conditions in the first Test at Toyota Stadium.
France beat Japan 42-23 in first rugby union Test
Six Nations champions France stretched away in the second half to beat a sprited Japan side 42-23 on Saturday in steamy conditions in the first Test at Toyota Stadium.
Australia's Head eyes bigger bowling role in second Test
Batsman Travis Head said his off-spin is going to be worked into Australia's strategy for the second Test against Sri Lanka after he bagged an unlikely four wickets in the series opener.
High up in Turkish valleys, Afghan shepherds dream of home
In Turkish mountains so high the silver clouds almost touch the top of his head, the homesick Afghan shepherd prepares his baaing flock for a good shear.
Covid air war being lost, experts warn, urging mass ventilation
The world is still not using one of its most effective weapons against Covid -- properly ventilating public spaces -- more than two years into the pandemic, experts warn.
Johnson, Ortiz share LIV Golf lead in Portland
Dustin Johnson and Carlos Ortiz shared the second-round lead in the LIV Golf Series stop in Portland on Friday as players jumping to the breakaway circuit continued to face criticism.