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Bagnaia dominates Grand Prix of the Americas MotoGP sprint

World champion Francesco Bagnaia breezed to a comfortable win in the Grand Prix of the Americas MotoGP sprint on Saturday.

USA sweep into BJK Cup Finals with France, Czech Republic

Jessica Pegula sealed victory for the United States over Austria on Saturday as the record 18-time champions secured their place in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

Napoli, Milan and Inter all stall ahead of Champions League deciders

Napoli and AC Milan both dropped points ahead of the Serie A sides' Champions League showdown following respective draws with Verona and Bologna on Saturday, while Inter Milan were beaten 1-0 by Monza with Benfica looming.

Embiid, Harden spark 76ers over Nets in NBA playoff opener

Joel Embiid scored 26 points and James Harden added 23 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers over the Brooklyn Nets 121-101 in an NBA first-round playoff series opener on Saturday.

Rune fights back to set up Monte Carlo Masters final against Rublev

Danish teenager Holger Rune edged a thrilling clash with fellow rising star Jannik Sinner on Saturday to set up a Monte Carlo Masters final against Andrey Rublev.

Azam and Rauf star in Pakistan's T20 win over New Zealand

Skipper Babar Azam smashed a magnificent century while pace bowler Haris Rauf took four wickets as Pakistan beat New Zealand by 38 runs in the second T20 international in Lahore on Saturday.

NHL's Blue Jackets and Ducks fire coaches after woeful seasons

Brad Larsen was fired by the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, becoming the third coach ousted in 36 hours after failing to reach the playoffs.

Delhi suffer fifth straight IPL loss, Punjab enter top four

Delhi Capitals captain David Warner remains hopeful of a turnaround despite his team's fifth straight loss in the IPL after their 23-run defeat by Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday.

Haaland at the double as City heap pressure on Arsenal, Villa extend streak

Erling Haaland equalled the Premier League record for goals in a 38-game season on Saturday as Manchester City closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to just three points after a day of drama in the top-four race.

Haaland equals Premier League goals record as Man City close on Arsenal

Erling Haaland equalled the Premier League record of 32 goals in a 38-game season as Manchester City outclassed Leicester 3-1 to close within three points of Arsenal at the top of the table on Saturday.

Napoli and Milan both stall ahead of Champions League decider

Napoli and AC Milan both dropped points ahead of the Serie A sides' Champions League showdown following respective draws with Verona and Bologna on Saturday.

Rybakina's Kazakhstan into BJK Cup Finals with France, Spain

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beat Poland's Magda Linette to send Kazakhstan into the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Saturday, with France, Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic also qualifying.

Scottish raider Corach Rambler out-foxes rivals to win Grand National

Corach Rambler gave trainer Lucinda Russell and rider Derek Fox their second Grand National in six years winning in impressive style after Saturday's race had been delayed due to animal rights protestors.

Bayern boss Tuchel laments 'big setback' ahead of City visit

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said he was surprised with his team's lack of "anger in the belly" after a tame home draw with Hoffenheim on Saturday ahead of their Champions League return leg against Manchester City.

Bagnaia grabs pole for Grand Prix of the Americas

MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia clinched pole position for Sunday's Grand Prix of the Americas in Texas.

Scottish raider Corach Rambler wins Grand National

Corach Rambler gave trainer Lucinda Russell and rider Derek Fox their second Grand National in six years winning in impressive style after Saturday's race had been delayed due to animal rights protestors.

Inaki double earns Athletic Basque derby win over Real Sociedad

Inaki Williams scored twice as Athletic Bilbao beat Real Sociedad 2-0 in La Liga's Basque derby on Saturday.

Aston Villa, Brighton boost European hopes as Spurs, Chelsea crumble

Aston Villa moved into contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League as Newcastle were comprehensively beaten 3-0 at Villa Park on Saturday, while Tottenham sank to a 3-2 home defeat to Bournemouth.

Rublev fights back to reach Monte Carlo Masters final

Andrey Rublev battled back from a set down to beat big-serving American Taylor Fritz on Saturday and reach his second Monte Carlo Masters final.

Bayern held by Hoffenheim as Dortmund stumble at 10-man Stuttgart

Borussia Dortmund failed to take advantage of Bayern Munich's 1-1 home draw against Hoffenheim on Saturday, blowing a two-goal lead against 10-man Stuttgart before conceding a last-gasp equaliser.

Chinese football fans out in force for Super League return

The streets around Beijing's Workers' Stadium were a sea of lime green on Saturday as tens of thousands of football fans turned out for the post-Covid return of the Chinese Super League.

Nienaber to quit South Africa for Leinster after World Cup

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber will leave his job after the Rugby World Cup to move to Irish province Leinster.

Milan held at Bologna ahead of Champions League decider at Napoli

AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by Bologna on Saturday as a second-string line-up slipped in Serie A's top four race ahead of a Champions League showdown with Napoli.

Rybakina sends Kazakhstan into BJK Cup Finals with France, Spain, Czech Republic

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beat Poland's Magda Linette to send Kazakhstan into the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Saturday, with France, Spain and the Czech Republic also qualifying.

Nienaber to quit Springboks for Leinster after World Cup

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will leave his job after the Rugby World Cup to move to Irish province Leinster.

Warner's Delhi suffer fifth straight IPL loss

Delhi Capitals fell to their fifth loss in this Indian Premier League after a 23-run defeat at the hands of a Virat Kohli-inspired Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday.

France, Spain qualify for BJKCup Final

France and Spain qualified for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Saturday both taking unassailable 3-0 leads against Britain and Mexico respectively.

Aston Villa trounce Newcastle to close on Premier League top four

Aston Villa blew the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League wide open as Ollie Watkins scored twice in a convincing 3-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday.

Gavi would be happiest staying at Barca - Xavi

Xavi Hernandez believes young Barcelona midfielder Gavi would be happiest staying at the club, amid speculation he could leave in the summer, the Catalan coach said Saturday.

Pogacar enters Amstel thirsty for more victories

Tadej Pogacar resumes his relentless pursuit of victories on Sunday in the Amstel Gold one-day cycling classic in the Netherlands.

Ireland look to shine in maiden Sri Lanka Tests

Ireland are smarting after the Bangladesh Test slipped through their fingers but skipper Andrew Balbirnie said Saturday his team can go the distance in their maiden five-day series in Sri Lanka.

Indian bowler Bumrah begins rehab after back surgery

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has started rehabilitation after successful back surgery, India's cricket board said Saturday, with the focus now on the one-day World Cup.

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