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Hasan strikes twice for Bangladesh to reduce Australia to 51-2
Hasan Mahmud took two wickets to reduce Australia to 51-2 at tea on the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday, still 177 runs from making Bangladesh bat again.
Pallister holds off Ledecky to win Pan Pacs 400m free title
Australian Lani Pallister attacked early and held on to win the women's 400m freestyle ahead of US great Katie Ledecky at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California on Friday.
Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing.
Mehidy half-century steers Bangladesh to 228-run lead in Australia Test
Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored a valuable half-century as Bangladesh were finally dismissed for 426 in their first innings on the third day of the opening Test against Australia in Darwin on Saturday, a lead of 228.
Mehidy half-century steers Bangladesh to big lead in Australia Test
Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored a valuable half-century as Bangladesh reached 417-8 at lunch against Australia on the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday, a lead of 219.
Powerful quake off Indonesia kills one, sparks mass evacuations
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least one person and sending thousands fleeing.
Powerful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations
A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.
Poweful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations
A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.
Venezuelan amputees adjust to new life after quakes
Teenage athlete Dennis Castillo spent 28 excruciating hours trapped under the rubble in quake-hit Venezuela, with a beam crushing her left leg as she waited to be rescued.
LA Olympics has to allow politicians on the bus, just not behind the wheel - Coe
The London Olympics in 2012 are widely credited with being one of the best prepared and managed Summer Games in recent history and their organiser Sebastian Coe is urging LA28 organisers to work as closely with government as he did.
No.1 Scheffler fires sizzling 61 to seize PGA St. Jude lead
World number one Scottie Scheffler matched the course record with a nine-under par 61 to grab a three-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA St. Jude Championship.
Arteta tells Arsenal fans not to fret over his future
Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal fans have no reason to worry about his future with the Premier League champions as the Gunners boss heads into the final year of his contract.
Werro upstages Hodgkinson to win thrilling Euro 800m gold
Switzerland's Audrey Werro upstaged home favourite Keely Hodgkinson to impressively win European championships women's 800m gold in Birmingham on Friday.
Werro wins 800m race for the ages, Warholm and Tamberi hit four
It had been dubbed a race for the ages and so it proved as Audrey Werro outstripped home favourite Keely Hodgkinson to claim the European 800m title in Birmingham on Friday.
Werro upstages Hodgkinson to win Euro 800m gold
Switzerland's Audrey Werro upstaged home favourite Keely Hodgkinson to win European women's 800m gold in Birmingham on Friday.
Jimenez rescues dramatic Wolves draw in Championship opener
Mexico World Cup star Raul Jimenez saved Wolves from an embarrassing start to the Championship campaign as his late penalty rescued a 2-2 draw against Blackburn in the opening game of the season on Friday.
Hurricane poised to hit Hawaii as El Nino stirs Pacific
A strengthening tropical storm named Lala is set to hit Hawaii's Big Island with hurricane force gales on Saturday, bringing dangerous winds, rainfall and heavy surf.
Wildfire threatens Canada wine region
Canadian winemakers have been forced to evacuate their land due to a fast-spreading wildfire that has engulfed parts of British Columbia, with some still awaiting word on whether their crops were impacted by the blaze.
'Normal guy' turned killer over US insurance industry grievances
The man who admitted to shooting dead a US health insurance executive used a charged courtroom appearance to blame a back injury for his crimes that he said sought to make "health care work better for everyone."
NFL bans Falcons defender Pearce eight games for domestic violence
Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce was banned for the first eight games of the upcoming 2026 NFL season by the league on Friday following a domestic violence dispute that led to three felony charges.
Norway's hurdles king Warholm wins fourth European title
Norway's Karsten Warholm stormed to a record fourth European 400m hurdles title in Birmingham on Friday.
US says 19 million recalled eggs pose deadly risk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said some 19 million eggs that were voluntarily recalled pose a reasonable risk of serious health consequences, including death.
Former Cincinnati contenders suffer contrasting first-round fates
A former champion at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters was knocked out on Friday by a South American clay-courter while the tournament's 2022 finalist survived into the second round.
Colombia hopes for miracles as search for quake victims goes on
The chances of finding earthquake survivors in Colombia dropped significantly on Friday, four days after the 7.4-magnitude tremor struck, though rescue efforts plowed ahead as hundreds remained missing.
Argentina's Romero confirms Tottenham exit as Atletico move looms
Cristian Romero announced Friday he was leaving Tottenham, with reports suggesting he will be joining Atletico Madrid in a 40 million euros (£34.1 million) deal.
Popovici, Quadarella mine more gold at Europeans as Marchand flexes in butterfly
Romania's David Popovici and Italy's Simona Quadarella added to their gold-medal hauls at the European swimming championships on Friday while French star Leon Marchand booked his ticket to the 200m butterfly final as he returns from injury.
Homeless, jobless: Colombia quake survivors 'left with nothing'
Nine-year-old Sebastian paints a portrait of his family home, unable to comprehend that it no longer exists after the powerful quake that shattered western Colombia this week.
San Francisco to host 2028 MLB All-Star Game
San Francisco will host the 2028 Major League All-Star Game, the Midsummer Classic returning to the Giants' Oracle Park 21 years after it hosted in 2007.
World champ McIntosh crashes out of Pan Pacs 400m free
World record-holder Summer McIntosh failed to qualify for the 400m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California, on Friday, slumping to the ninth-quickest time in the heats.
T'Wolves set Garnett celebration for Celtics clash
The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett's number 21 jersey on February 28 when they face another of his former NBA sides, the Boston Celtics, the team said Friday.
Popovici nails freestyle double with third men's European 200m gold
Romanian David Popovici was crowned European champion in the 200m freestyle for the third consecutive time on Friday.
Wind spurs forest fire in western Germany, with scores evacuated
Around 1,800 people fled their homes in western Germany after a wildfire spread nearby, officials said Friday, with helicopters and army equipment deployed to battle the country's largest forest fire of the summer.