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Scheffler eager to seize the moment as career slam beckons

Scheffler eager to seize the moment as career slam beckons

Scottie Scheffler rarely utters the words career Grand Slam but make no mistake, he knows what's at stake in Sunday's final round of the US Open.

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Saudis seek to repeat Argentina World Cup 'miracle' against Spain

Saudis seek to repeat Argentina World Cup 'miracle' against Spain

Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his side cannot show Spain too much respect as they aim to repeat a shock victory over eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.

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Clark leads by six at US Open as Scheffler charges

Clark leads by six at US Open as Scheffler charges

American Wyndham Clark seized a six-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the US Open while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler charged into contention for a historic triumph.

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Nagelsmann says Germany has higher ambitions than advancing to knockout stage

Nagelsmann says Germany has higher ambitions than advancing to knockout stage

Coach Julian Nagelsmann was thrilled by Germany's comeback victory against Ivory Coast on Saturday, but stopped short of celebrating his side advancing to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014.

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Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire

Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire

Los Angeles was under a state of emergency Saturday as fire crews fought a days-long battle against a stubborn warehouse blaze that has filled the air with acrid black smoke.

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'Fired up' Spain ready to hit back, says De la Fuente

'Fired up' Spain ready to hit back, says De la Fuente

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his players have been stung by the criticism that followed a shock 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, but will put that right against Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

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Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Dutch thrash Sweden

Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Dutch thrash Sweden

Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a dramatic injury-time winner in a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday as the Netherlands routed Sweden to put one foot in the last 32.

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Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast and reach World Cup last 32

Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast and reach World Cup last 32

Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 with a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday.

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Clark clings to US Open lead as Scheffler charges

Clark clings to US Open lead as Scheffler charges

Wyndham Clark clung to a two-stroke lead after nine holes in Saturday's third round of the US Open with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler making a charge at windy Shinnecock.

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Miotti kicks Montpellier past Stade Francais into Top 14 final

Miotti kicks Montpellier past Stade Francais into Top 14 final

Argentina fly-half Domingo Miotti kicked 17 points as Montpellier held on to edge Stade Francais 25-15 on Saturday in Marseille to reach the French Top 14 final.

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