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Clark leads Burns by one as US Open back-nine drama begins

Clark leads Burns by one as US Open back-nine drama begins

Wyndham Clark clung to a one-stroke lead over fellow American Sam Burns after playing the front nine in Sunday's final round of the US Open at blustery Shinnecock.

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Timeless Messi eyes World Cup record as Argentina face Austria

Timeless Messi eyes World Cup record as Argentina face Austria

The Lionel Messi show rolls into Dallas with the Argentine maestro on the cusp of more footballing history when the World Cup holders face Austria on Monday.

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Saudi critics must be 'realists', says Donis after Spain lesson

Saudi critics must be 'realists', says Donis after Spain lesson

Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said he remains "proud" of his players as he called for realism in the wake of a 4-0 World Cup thrashing by Spain on Sunday.

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Brazil must adapt to loss of injured Raphinha at World Cup, says Paqueta

Brazil must adapt to loss of injured Raphinha at World Cup, says Paqueta

Brazil must find a way to overcome the loss of injured star Raphinha as quickly as possible, midfielder Lucas Paqueta said Sunday, as Carlo Ancelotti's side prepare for their final group game of the World Cup against Scotland.

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Serena Williams given Wimbledon singles wildcard

Serena Williams given Wimbledon singles wildcard

Tennis great Serena Williams, who retired in 2022, has been awarded a wildcard for the Wimbledon grass court championships starting in a week.

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'Absurd' to doubt Spain, says De la Fuente after Saudi Arabia rout

'Absurd' to doubt Spain, says De la Fuente after Saudi Arabia rout

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his side had silenced their doubters after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

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Iraq's Arnold promises to have a go against France at World Cup

Iraq's Arnold promises to have a go against France at World Cup

Iraq coach Graham Arnold has promised that his team of outsiders will try to take the game to tournament favourites France when the sides clash at the World Cup on Monday.

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'Toy Story 5' rakes in $160 mn in year's best opening weekend

'Toy Story 5' rakes in $160 mn in year's best opening weekend

Disney's "Toy Story 5" romped to the best opening weekend of the year, raking in $160 million in North America, industry estimates showed Sunday, a record for the much-loved Pixar franchise.

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Legendary Cuban spy chief Ramiro Valdes dies at 94

Legendary Cuban spy chief Ramiro Valdes dies at 94

The founder of Cuba's feared intelligence services, Ramiro Valdes, one of the last commanders of Fidel Castro's revolution, has died at the age of 94, President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Sunday.

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Yamal off the mark at World Cup as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia

Yamal off the mark at World Cup as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia

Lamine Yamal made a goalscoring return for Spain as the European champions got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 4-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

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