Ferrari's Sainz pips Verstappen to Italian Grand Prix pole
Carlos Sainz brought cheer to Ferrari's passionate army of home fans on Saturday after claiming pole position for the Italian Grand Prix.
Read moreI.Coast votes in local polls seen as test for presidential race
Ivory Coast was voting Saturday in local and regional elections set to gauge support for the ruling party and the opposition two years ahead of a presidential poll.
Read moreVenice welcomes Polanski, Bradley Cooper but only on-screen
Roman Polanski and Bradley Cooper headline the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, though long-standing controversy and a Hollywood strike mean both will be missing from the red carpet.
Read moreCoach urges China to play smarter after missing Olympic basketball spot
China head coach Aleksandar Djordjevic said his team need to play smarter after missing out on an Olympic qualifying spot at the Basketball World Cup with a fourth defeat Saturday.
Read moreJapan basketball 'on the map' after qualifying for Paris Olympics
Head coach Tom Hovasse said Japan were now "on everybody's radar" after qualifying for the Paris Olympics on Saturday as the highest-placed Asian team at the Basketball World Cup.
Read moreIndia reach 266 after Shaheen's four-for in Asia Cup
Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi took four wickets to lead an inspired pace attack and bowl out India for 266 in Saturday's blockbuster Asia Cup clash.
Read moreAll Blacks look only forward as they set up World Cup base
The All Blacks said Saturday they were only looking forward to the World Cup and their blockbuster opener against hosts France and had put last week's crushing loss to South Africa behind them.
Read moreAleix Espargaro denies Bagnaia to claim Catalunya MotoGP sprint
Aleix Espargaro made handsome amends for an embarrassing error last year at his home Montmelo circuit by claiming Saturday's Catalunya MotoGP sprint race.
Read moreColeman gatecrashes Jacobs-Kerley showdown in Xiamen
American Christian Coleman gatecrashed the long-awaited showdown between Marcell Jacobs and Fred Kerley by storming to victory in the men's 100m at the Diamond League meet in Xiamen on Saturday.
Read moreDanjuma leveller stops Everton's losing run in Blades draw
Arnaut Danjuma saved Everton from a fourth successive Premier League defeat as the Dutch forward's equaliser earned a 2-2 draw at fellow strugglers Sheffield United on Saturday.
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