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African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi's historic hat-trick

Reigning African Footballer of the Year and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi claimed a first career hat-trick at the weekend in a 5-1 Ligue 1 rout of bottom club Le Havre.

Struggling Slavia face Arsenal as grim record looms

Hosting Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, Slavia Prague are facing the mammoth task of ending a drawn-out winless streak in the competition as an unwelcome record looms.

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Rosenqvist tops first day of Indianapolis 500 qualifying

Sweden's Felix Rosenqvist led a blistering day of qualifying for the 107th Indianapolis 500 on Saturday, posting the third-fastest four-lap qualifying run in history.

McIlroy's grit gives him PGA hope when game doesn't

Rory McIlroy grinded through a rain-soaked third round at the PGA Championship on Saturday, gaining no ground on the lead but using grit to sustain hopes of a fifth major title.

Koepka turns boos to roars in grabbing PGA lead at rainy Oak Hill

Four-time major winner Brooks Koepka shrugged off rain-soaked conditions and boos from spectators Saturday to fire a second straight four-under par 66 and grab a one-stroke lead at the PGA Championship.

Injured finalist Kalinina says she reached her limit

Italian open finalist Anhelina Kalinina blamed pure fatigue and a left thigh injury for Saturday night's retirement from the biggest match of her career.

Rome winner Rybakina sets sights on Roland Garros

Elena Rybakina won the Italian Open on Saturday and promptly turned her attention to Roland Garros and the pursuit of a second career Grand Slam title.

Rybakina wins Italian Open after Kalinina retires

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan won the Italian Open title on Saturday when her Ukrainian opponent Anhelina Kalinina was forced to retire through injury.

Marseille defeat opens Champions League door for Lens

Marseille slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Lille in Ligue 1 on Saturday, paving the way for Lens to grab second place and a spot in the Champions League group stages.

Robinson adds to England's injury woes as Labuschagne makes a hundred

Ollie Robinson added to England's fast-bowling injury woes ahead of the Ashes and Australia's Marnus Labuschagne cashed in on the Sussex man's absence with a hundred for Glamorgan on Saturday.

Champions Cup double 'just the start' for O'Gara's La Rochelle

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side.

Conners grinds to PGA lead as Rose charges at rainy Oak Hill

Corey Conners grinded out a birdie and eight pars to seize the lead in soggy conditions during Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship as heavy rain drenched Oak Hill.

Real Sociedad earn crucial win at champions Barcelona

New La Liga champions Barcelona tumbled to a 2-1 defeat by Real Sociedad on Saturday before they were presented with their trophy at Camp Nou, as the Basque visitors defended their hold on fourth place.

Rain dance Medvedev to face Rune for Italian Open title

Daniil Medvedev moved into only the second clay court final of his career on Saturday as he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 7-5 at the Italian Open.

Rune rallies past Ruud to reach Italian Open final

Holger Rune fought from a set and a break down on Saturday to book his place in the Italian Open final with a 6-7 (2/7), 6-4, 6-2 defeat of fourth seed Casper Ruud.

'We can still win title', says Bayern's Mueller

Bayern Munich captain Thomas Mueller said his side were not out of the title race after the 3-1 home loss against RB Leipzig on Saturday gave Borussia Dortmund the edge.

Haaland's appetite for goals fuels Man City's title triumph

Erling Haaland inspired Manchester City's Premier League title triumph with a record-breaking goal spree fuelled by his voracious appetite for success.

Man City win fifth Premier League title in six seasons

Manchester City won the Premier League for the fifth time in six seasons after second-placed Arsenal lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, taking a first step to a possible golden treble of trophies.

Baffert-trained horse euthanized, jockey hospitalized after Preakness Day injury

Bob Baffert-trained Havnameltdown was euthanized on the track after suffering a left front leg injury and unseating jockey Luis Saez in a race on the Preakness Stakes undercard at Pimlico on Saturday.

Man City turn Premier League into a procession

Manchester City's domestic dominance under Pep Guardiola has made a mockery of the Premier League's claim to be more competitive than Europe's other top leagues.

PGA leaders launch third round at rain-soaked Oak Hill

Co-leaders Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland and Corey Conners began Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship in soggy conditions as heavy rain showers drenched Oak Hill.

Lucknow edge Kolkata to enter IPL play-offs, top-two finish for Chennai

Lucknow Super Kings survived an unbeaten blitz of 67 by Rinku Singh to edge Kolkata Knight Riders by one run and qualify for the Indian Premier League play-offs on Saturday.

Leipzig beat Bayern to hand Dortmund title edge

Borussia Dortmund are two wins away from their first title in a decade, after RB Leipzig came from behind to win 3-1 away at Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Arsenal defeat hands Man City Premier League title

Manchester City won the Premier League for the fifth time in six seasons after second-placed Arsenal lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Rinku blitz in vain as Lucknow edge Kolkata by one run in IPL

Lucknow Super Kings survived an unbeaten blitz of 67 by Rinku Singh to edge Kolkata Knight Riders by one run and qualify for the Indian Premier League play-offs on Saturday.

Ten Hag says 'everything in our hands' as United eye Champions League

Erik ten Hag said Manchester United have "everything in our hands" after his side moved to the brink of Champions League qualification with a 1-0 win away to Bournemouth on Saturday.

La Rochelle retain Champions Cup after stunning fightback

La Rochelle launched a stunning fightback from 17-0 down to edge out Leinster 27-26 and retain the Champions Cup in a dramatic final in Dublin on Saturday.

Mason denies Kane was saying farewell to Spurs

Ryan Mason insisted Harry Kane was not saying farewell to Tottenham after the England captain waved to fans following Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Brentford.

Late Schlotterbeck header relegates Hertha Berlin

An injury time goal from Bochum's Keven Schlotterbeck sent Hertha Berlin back to the second division, with a 1-1 draw in the German capital on Saturday.

Casemiro strikes as Man Utd eye Champions League

Casemiro's spectacular first-half goal proved decisive as Manchester United won 1-0 away to Bournemouth on Saturday to move within sight of Champions League qualification.

Man Utd, Newcastle on brink of sealing top four places after Liverpool draw

Manchester United and Newcastle are on the brink of qualifying for next season's Champions League after Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, while Everton remain in relegation danger despite their dramatic 1-1 draw at Wolves on Saturday.

Firmino swansong not enough for Liverpool's top-four hopes

Roberto Firmino kept Liverpool's bid for Champions League football next season hanging by a thread as the Brazilian waved goodbye to Anfield with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Denz wins second stage as Thomas loses pink jersey at Giro d'Italia

Bora Hansgrohe rider Nico Denz won his second stage in three days in the Giro d'Italia on Saturday, edging a dramatic sprint in Cassano Magnago after a long breakaway in the rain.

Hertha Berlin relegated after Bochum draw