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Ka Ying Rising hits sweet 16 as Romantic Warrior makes Hong Kong history

Ka Ying Rising hits sweet 16 as Romantic Warrior makes Hong Kong history

Sensational sprinter Ka Ying Rising won his 16th race in a row while Romantic Warrior made history with a record fourth straight Hong Kong Gold Cup as the superstar pair cemented their status among the world's greatest racehorses on Sunday.

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Shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach kills nine

Shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach kills nine

Two suspected shooters opened fire at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing nine people and wounding multiple others in an attack that spread panic, with bodies reported lying on the ground.

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Meillard leads after first run in Val d'Isere slalom

Meillard leads after first run in Val d'Isere slalom

Swiss skier Loic Meillard clocked the fastest time in the first run of the men's World Cup slalom race in Val d'Isere on Sunday.

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England's Ashes hopes hang by a thread as 'Bazball' backfires

England's Ashes hopes hang by a thread as 'Bazball' backfires

England arrived in Australia with genuine hopes of a first Ashes series win "Down Under" since 2010/11 and seeking their first series triumph home or away against their oldest rivals in a decade.

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Police hunt gunman who killed two at US university

Police hunt gunman who killed two at US university

Hundreds of police officers hunted Sunday for a gunman who killed two people and wounded nine others at Brown University, plunging the eastern US campus into lockdown.

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Wemby shines on comeback as Spurs stun Thunder, Knicks down Magic

Wemby shines on comeback as Spurs stun Thunder, Knicks down Magic

Victor Wembanyama made a triumphant return from injury to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a stunning NBA Cup semi-final upset of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday as the New York Knicks downed the Orlando Magic to book their place in the final.

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McCullum admits England have been 'nowhere near' their best

McCullum admits England have been 'nowhere near' their best

Defiant England coach Brendon McCullum brushed off concerns Sunday that his job was on the line heading into the third Test against Australia, while admitting the team have been "nowhere near" their best.

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Wembanyama stars as Spurs stun Thunder to reach NBA Cup final

Wembanyama stars as Spurs stun Thunder to reach NBA Cup final

Victor Wembanyama made a dazzling return from injury with 22 points as the San Antonio Spurs powered to an upset 111-109 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder to reach the NBA Cup final on Saturday.

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Gunman kills two, wounds nine at US university

Gunman kills two, wounds nine at US university

A gunman killed two people and wounded nine others on Saturday at Brown University, plunging the eastern US campus into lockdown as hundreds of police hunted the suspect late into the night.

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Green says no complacency as Australia aim to seal Ashes in Adelaide

Green says no complacency as Australia aim to seal Ashes in Adelaide

All-rounder Cameron Green said Sunday there was no room for complacency in the third Test this week, conscious that Australia let England bounce back from 2-0 down in the last Ashes series.

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