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Canada scrape past Costa Rica into Women's Gold Cup semis

Olympic champions Canada moved into the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup but needed extra-time before beating Costa Rica 1-0 on Saturday.

Britain's Boulter powers past third-seeded Navarro into San Diego WTA final

Britain's Katie Boulter punched her ticket to the WTA final in San Diego on Saturday with a dominant 6-3, 6-1 victory over third-seeded American Emma Navarro.

Kipchoge struggles as Kipruto wins Tokyo Marathon

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge hit a snag in his preparations to challenge for a third straight Olympic gold at this year's Paris Games when finished 10th in Sunday's Tokyo Marathon behind winner Benson Kipruto.

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 40,000 career points

LeBron James became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career regular-season points on Saturday, the 39-year-old superstar scoring nine against defending champion Denver to achieve the milestone.

Cummins hails Lyon, Green after victory in first New Zealand Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins heaped praise on team-mates Nathan Lyon and Cameron Green on Sunday for match-winning performances his side secured a 172-run triumph over New Zealand in the first Test.

Unbeatens Argentina, Australia and Fiji advance at LA Sevens

Undefeated season leader Argentina cruised into the quarter-finals of the World Rugby SVNS Series at Los Angeles with two pool-stage triumphs on Saturday while unbeatens Australia and Fiji also topped their groups.

Lyon spins Australia to victory over New Zealand in first Test

Nathan Lyon spun Australia to a 172-run win over New Zealand in the first Test on Sunday, taking six wickets as the hosts collapsed to 196 all out.

Two each for Messi and Suarez as Miami hit five past Orlando

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored two goals each as Inter Miami turned on the style hammering Orlando City 5-0 in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

Madrid 'bothered' by Bellingham red card in controversial Valencia draw

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday his side were "bothered" after midfielder Jude Bellingham was sent off after the controversial final whistle in the 2-2 La Liga draw at Valencia.

Ireland's Lowry in three-way tie for lead at PGA Tour Cognizant Cup

Former Open Champion Shane Lowry shook off a "disappointing" short par miss to card a five-under par 66 on Saturday and join David Skinns and Austin Eckroat atop the leaderboard at the US PGA Tour Cognizant Cup.

'Exceptional' Macalou double takes Stade Francais back to Top 14 summit

France back-rower Sekou Macalou scored two "exceptional" tries as Stade Francais returned to the summit of the French Top 14 with Saturday's 25-12 win over Pau.

Valencia's Diakhaby suffers severe leg injury in Real Madrid draw

Valencia's Guinea defender Mouctar Diakhaby suffered a serious leg injury as his team drew 2-2 with Spanish Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday.

Tiger wins USGA Bob Jones Award as Shinnecock gets 2036 US Open

Tiger Woods, the 15-time major champion who redefined golf and inspired a generation of talent, was awarded the US Golf Association's highest honor, the Bob Jones Award, on Saturday.

Record-setting Bol, Holloway shine at world indoors as Doom bars Warholm

Record-setting Femke Bol proved unstoppable and Grant Holloway extended his 10-year win streak at a high-octane second day of the world indoor championships in Glasgow on Saturday that also featured double British gold.

David sends Lille into Champions League spots, as Marseille thrash Clermont

Jonathan David pounced on a defensive gift to score the sole goal as Lille beat Reims on Saturday to jump into fourth spot, while Marseille continued their fine run with a win in Clermont.

MLS ref replaced after photo in Miami jersey

Major League Soccer's refereeing body replaced the match official for Inter Miami's home game with Orlando City on Saturday after pictures of him in a Miami jersey appeared online.

Odermatt rallies to push giant slalom win streak to 12

Marco Odermatt pushed his Alpine World Cup giant slalom winning streak to 12 in swashbuckling style on Saturday, storming from third place after the first run to win again in Aspen.

Goal blitz takes Simba to last eight, Wydad Casablanca bow out

A goal blitz set up Simba of Tanzania to trounce Jwaneng Galaxy of Botswana 6-0 on Saturday, seal a CAF Champions League quarter-finals place and eliminate Wydad Casablanca of Morocco.

Bol sets world record to win world indoor 400m gold, Warholm upset

Femke Bol of the Netherlands shattered her own world record to win world indoor 400m gold in Glasgow on Saturday.

Klopp dismisses Forest complaints over Nunez winner

Jurgen Klopp claimed Darwin Nunez's controversial late winner against Nottingham Forest was legitimate as Liverpool moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.

De Rossi's Roma revival continues with Monza thumping

Roma continued their revival under Daniele De Rossi on Saturday with a convincing 4-1 win at Monza which boosted their hopes of Champions League football next season.

Liverpool strike late to beat Forest, Spurs, Villa win in top-four fight

Darwin Nunez headed in a 99th-minute winner as injury-hit Liverpool moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest, while Tottenham came from behind late on to beat Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Pochettino feels unloved by Chelsea's frustrated fans

Mauricio Pochettino admitted he feels unloved at Chelsea after frustrated fans called for his sacking during Saturday's 2-2 draw at Brentford.

Mercedes duo frustrated by 'strange day'

Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were left disappointed and frustrated on Saturday after finishing seventh and fifth in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

Jonathan David sends Lille into Champions League spots

Jonathan David pounced on a gift from Yunis Abdelhamid to slot the sole goal as Lille beat Reims on Saturday to jump into fourth spot.

Postecoglou praises Tottenham's new-found mental strength

Ange Postecoglou said Tottenham showed a "first-rate mentality" in their latest come-from-behind win to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 on Saturday.

Macalou double takes Stade Francais back to Top 14 summit

France back-rower Sekou Macalou scored twice as Stade Francais returned to the summit of the French Top 14 with Saturday's 25-12 win over Pau.

Horner rejects all doubts about his Red Bull future

Christian Horner rejected any doubt about his future as Red Bull team chief on Saturday after watching Max Verstappen lead Sergio Perez home in a resounding one-two success at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

Dortmund, Leipzig win as Champions League race tightens

The Bundesliga race for Champions League places tightened on Saturday as Borussia Dortmund won 2-0 at Union Berlin to stay fourth and RB Leipzig beat Bochum 4-1 to keep pace a point behind.

Verstappen cruises to 'unbelievable' Red Bull one-two in Bahrain

Three-time world champion Max Verstappen began his title defence in flawless fashion on Saturday when he guided his Red Bull team to a crushing one-two triumph, ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez, at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Liverpool extend lead at the top thanks to Nunez's last-gasp strike

Liverpool moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League in dramatic fashion as Darwin Nunez scored nine minutes into stoppage-time to seal a 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest.

Liverpool strike late to beat Forest, Spurs fight back to close on top four