Swiatek plays down favorite status ahead of US Open
Iga Swiatek insisted Saturday she does not see herself as favorite for the US Open despite an impressive run of recent form that has left her as the player to beat according to oddsmakers.
Read moreDe Bruyne strikes in Napoli's strong start as Modric's Milan sank by Cremonese
Kevin De Bruyne scored on his Napoli debut on Saturday as the Serie A champions kicked off their title defence with a straightforward 2-0 win at promoted Sassuolo, while Luka Modric and AC Milan fell to a shock 2-1 home defeat to Cremonese.
Read moreSpringboks back in contention after win - Erasmus
South Africa are back in contention to defend their Rugby Championship title, coach Rassie Erasmus said after the Springboks beat Australia 30-22 at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Read moreCirstea downs Li to claim WTA Cleveland crown
Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea captured her first WTA title in more than four years on Saturday, beating American Ann Li 6-2, 6-4 to lift the trophy in Cleveland.
Read moreNigeria says killed over 35 jihadists near Cameroon border
Nigeria's airforce said it had killed more than 35 jihadists in raids Saturday on militant fighters that had gathered near the Nigeria–Cameroon border following an attempted attack on ground troops.
Read moreSri Lanka ex-president rushed to intensive care after jailing
Sri Lanka's jailed former president was rushed to intensive care at a state hospital on Saturday, a day after being charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel.
Read moreRussia claims more Ukraine land as hopes for summit fade
Russia on Saturday said its forces had taken two villages in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, increasing the military pressure as world leaders struggle to broker an end to the conflict.
Read moreAtletico still without Liga win after Elche draw
Atletico Madrid dropped more points from a winning position in La Liga as their opening home match of the season ended in a 1-1 draw with newly-promoted Elche on Saturday.
Read moreSchell shock as six-try star leads Canada to 65-7 World Cup hammering of Fiji
Julia Schell needed just 22 minutes to score a remarkable six tries as Canada launched their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a 65-7 thrashing of Fiji in York on Saturday.
Read moreGyokeres scores twice but injuries to Saka, Odegaard sour Arsenal rout of Leeds
Viktor Gyokeres scored his first two Arsenal goals as the Gunners gave Leeds a harsh lesson in the step-up to the Premier League with a 5-0 win at the Emirates.
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