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Ukraine says nine killed in Russian strikes on hospital

Ukraine says nine killed in Russian strikes on hospital

Russian strikes on a hospital in the Ukrainian border city of Sumy killed nine people Saturday, as President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Moscow for "waging war on hospitals".

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WADA appeals, seeks ban as Sinner doping case reignites

WADA appeals, seeks ban as Sinner doping case reignites

Jannik Sinner's steroid case reignited on Saturday when the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said it had appealed the decision to clear him and was seeking a ban of up to two years.

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Sri Lanka scent series victory as New Zealand 129-5 after follow-on

Sri Lanka scent series victory as New Zealand 129-5 after follow-on

Sri Lanka were just five wickets away from a crushing second Test and series victory over New Zealand on Saturday with the tourists 129-5 at tea on third day, having followed on after collapsing to 88 all out in their first innings.

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Clarke's two tries help All Blacks to 33-13 win over Wallabies

Clarke's two tries help All Blacks to 33-13 win over Wallabies

Wing Caleb Clarke scored two tries as New Zealand overcame a slow start to overwhelm Australia 33-13 in their final match of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

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Storm Helene kills 44, threatens more 'catastrophic' flooding

Storm Helene kills 44, threatens more 'catastrophic' flooding

Nearly four million Americans were still in the dark and many faced torrential flooding on Saturday, authorities said, as powerful storm Helene marched across eastern US states, leaving at least 44 people dead.

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Israel says it 'eliminated' Hezbollah chief in Beirut strike

Israel says it 'eliminated' Hezbollah chief in Beirut strike

Israel's military said on Saturday it had "eliminated" Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, though the group has yet to comment on his fate.

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FIFA ban Argentina goalkeeper Martinez for 'offensive behaviour'

FIFA ban Argentina goalkeeper Martinez for 'offensive behaviour'

Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour", the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Saturday.

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Bagnaia halves Martin's MotoGP lead with Indonesia sprint win

Bagnaia halves Martin's MotoGP lead with Indonesia sprint win

Francesco Bagnaia won a dramatic Indonesia MotoGP sprint race on Saturday, capitalising on an early crash by championship leader Jorge Martin to halve the Spaniard's lead to 12 points at the top of the standings.

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WADA appeals, seeks ban after Sinner cleared in doping case

WADA appeals, seeks ban after Sinner cleared in doping case

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Saturday that it has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in the steroid case of tennis world number one Jannik Sinner.

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WADA appeals after tennis No.1 Sinner cleared in doping case

WADA appeals after tennis No.1 Sinner cleared in doping case

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Saturday that it has lodged an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in the case of tennis world number one Jannik Sinner.

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