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DeChambeau 'fired up' by two-shot penalty as Fox joins 62 club at British Open

DeChambeau 'fired up' by two-shot penalty as Fox joins 62 club at British Open

Bryson DeChambeau said a two-shot British Open penalty "fires me up" as Ryan Fox became the third player in two days to equal the record score of 62 at a major to move into a share of the lead on Saturday.

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Brook urges England to follow ever-green Root's example

Brook urges England to follow ever-green Root's example

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has urged his side to learn from Joe Root as they seek to complete a one-day international series win against top-ranked India.

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German lawmaker steps down for using US surrogacy to have a child

German lawmaker steps down for using US surrogacy to have a child

A prominent figure in German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's centre-right party resigned his leadership post Saturday, party sources told AFP, amid controversy over his use of a surrogate mother in the US despite a ban on the practice in Germany.

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Jones says Japan making 'good progress' despite France defeat

Jones says Japan making 'good progress' despite France defeat

Coach Eddie Jones said Japan were "making good progress" after losing 42-15 to France in the Nations Championship in Tokyo on Saturday.

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Messi, Yamal come full circle in World Cup showdown

Messi, Yamal come full circle in World Cup showdown

When Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal line-up against each other in the World Cup final on Sunday it will mark the closing of an incredible full circle moment that has been two decades in the making.

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Galthie hails France 'energy and commitment' after Japan rout

Galthie hails France 'energy and commitment' after Japan rout

France head coach Fabien Galthie praised the "energy and commitment" of his players at the end of a long season after cruising to an emphatic 42-15 Nations championship win over Japan on Saturday in humid Tokyo.

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Australia beat Italy 57-10 to end Schmidt era with win

Australia beat Italy 57-10 to end Schmidt era with win

Australia snapped a six-match losing streak after dismantling a depleted Italy 57-10 in the Nations Championship on Saturday, ensuring coach Joe Schmidt ended his unsuccessful tenure on a winning note.

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US-Iran fighting escalates with infrastructure targeted

US-Iran fighting escalates with infrastructure targeted

Iran on Saturday struck infrastructure in the Gulf and threatened a "full-scale offensive" in retaliation for the seventh consecutive night of US strikes on the Islamic republic.

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German lawmaker steps down over surrogate pregnancy controversy: party sources to AFP

German lawmaker steps down over surrogate pregnancy controversy: party sources to AFP

A prominent figure in German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's centre-right party resigned his leadership post Saturday, party sources told AFP, amid controversy over his use of a surrogate mother in the US despite a ban on the practice in Germany.

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Antonelli continues to set blazing pace in Belgian practice

Antonelli continues to set blazing pace in Belgian practice

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times again with a searing lap for Mercedes in Saturday's crash-hit third and final free practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.

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