Jorge Martin surged to victory in the MotoGP sprint race at the French Grand Prix at Le Mans on Saturday as Marc Marquez broke a foot in a spectacular crash.
Race favourite Jonas Vingegaard made his rivals sweat Saturday on stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia, a hilly 221km won by Guillermo Silva of Astana, who also took over the race lead.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is confident he can win back the support of fans by turning around the Reds' fortunes next season.
Sports
Jasmine Paolini's defence of her Italian Open title came to an early end on Saturday after the home favourite was knocked out in the third round by Elise Mertens, as Jannik Sinner bids to continue his record-breaking Masters 1000 winning streak.
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Indonesian rescuers resumed the search Saturday for the bodies of three hikers killed in a volcanic eruption in a seismically active no-go zone, officials said.
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Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar is to be sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday as he promises "regime change" after nationalist Viktor Orban's 16 years in power.
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A dominant Victor Wembanyama powered the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 win over Minnesota and a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series Friday, as the red-hot New York Knicks beat Philadelphia again for a 3-0 advantage.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to uphold a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump while Russia holds its annual Victory Day parade on Saturday, though the event was set to be scaled back over security fears.
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Health
Isolated and traumatised by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn.
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A flurry of new schemes to launch Europe-based social networks faces a steep, rocky road to seduce users away from American and Asian giants in the sector.
Jalen Brunson starred again as the red-hot New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 Friday to move within one win of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Adam Scott will make his 100th major start, and 99th in a row, at next week's PGA Championship, hungry to show he has more than longevity to offer.
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Masters repeat winner Rory McIlroy are oddsmakers favorites for the 108th PGA Championship, which tees off Thursday at Aronimink.
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US President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as attorney general last month, reportedly for failing to successfully prosecute several of his perceived political foes.
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The demise of ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is expected to add further upward pressure to US fares, according to experts.
The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries -- Mexico, the United States and Canada -- getting its turn at a star-studded celebration.
Defending champion Jeeno Thitikul pounced late after gusty winds died down to fire a three-under par 69 and take a three-stroke lead in the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open on Friday.
World number two Rory McIlroy questions LIV Golf's ability to find new investors after Saudi backers pull out but said Friday the PGA Tour should be open to players wanting to return.
May 08, 2026
- Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
- WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation
- Peru presidential hopeful says electoral 'coup' underway
- Mexico to cut school year short ahead of World Cup
- Pressure builds on Riera as Frankfurt lose at Dortmund
- Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
- Dortmund down Frankfurt to push Riera close to the edge
- Costa Rica's new leader vows 'firm land' against drug gangs