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Sainz surprises himself, delights fans with maiden pole position

Carlos Sainz surprised himself on Saturday when his bold wet-weather lap secured a maiden pole position ahead of his 150th Formula One race start in Sunday's British Grand Prix.

'Second life' Jakobsen in Tour second stage triumph

Two years after a near fatal cycling crash Fabio Jakobsen won stage two of the Tour de France on Saturday vindicating his Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team's decision to select him ahead of veteran Mark Cavendish.

Swiatek's 37-match winning streak ends at Wimbledon

Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in straight sets on Saturday by French veteran Alize Cornet, ending the world number one's 37-match winning streak.

'Second life' Jakobsen wins Tour second stage

Sprinter Fabio Jakobsen won stage two of the Tour de France on Saturday vindicating his Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team's decision to select him ahead of experienced Mark Cavendish.

Sainz takes maiden pole for 150th start at British Grand Prix

Carlos Sainz grabbed his maiden pole position on Saturday when he outpaced world champion Max Verstappen, who survived a spin in an exciting rain-hit qualifying for the British Grand Prix.

Jakobsen wins Tour de France stage 2, Van Aert takes lead

Sprinter Fabio Jakobsen won stage two of the Tour de France on Saturday vindicating his Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team's decision to select him ahead of Mark Cavendish.

No place like home as Tomljanovic reaches Wimbledon last 16

Ajla Tomljanovic reached the Wimbledon last 16 on Saturday -- a surprise for her father, who only booked her into tournament accommodation until after the second round.

Buoyant Wallabies coach Rennie hopes gutsy win heralds new dawn

Coach Dave Rennie believes his gutsy Australia side can use their stirring first Test victory over England on Saturday as a springboard to a new era of success for the Wallabies.

All-round Bumrah stars as Broad concedes costliest over in Test history

India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah starred with both bat and ball as England's Stuart Broad conceded the most expensive over in Test history, giving up 35 runs at Edgbaston on Saturday.

Momota finds form to set up Axelsen showdown in Malaysia Open

Japan's Kento Momota expressed delight Saturday at reaching his first final of the year after enduring "difficult times", following a convincing victory at the Malaysia Open over Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn.

Red Bull chief Horner opposed to mid-season 'porpoising' solutions

Red Bull team chief Christian Horner on Saturday called on Formula One's ruling body not to change any technical regulations mid-season to solve the sport's 'porpoising' problems.

Verstappen on top as Red Bull rule in final practice

Max Verstappen took full control of proceedings on Saturday as he bounced back to top the times ahead of Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez in the final free practice for Sunday's British Grand Prix.

Momota storms into Malaysia Open final

Japan's Kento Momota expressed delight Saturday at reaching his first final of the year after enduring "difficult times", following a convincing victory at the Malaysia Open over Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn.

Battered Wallabies end England curse with thrilling 30-28 win

A battered and bruised Australia ended an eight-match losing streak against England with a rousing 30-28 victory in the first Test in Perth on Saturday.

Broad concedes costliest over in Test history during India run-spree

Stuart Broad conceded the most expensive over in Test history, giving up 35 runs, as India continued their stunning start against England at Edgbaston on Saturday, with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja hitting a hundred.

Tsitsipas takes on Kyrgios in Wimbledon blockbuster

Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on Nick Kyrgios in a blockbuster clash at Wimbledon on Saturday, with the winner likely to be the main obstacle in Rafael Nadal's path to the final.

Foster praises All Black spirit after romp past Ireland

New Zealand coach Ian Foster hailed the fortitude of his Covid-hit team after beating Ireland 42-19 in the first Test of the three-match series at Eden Park on Saturday.

Serena's conqueror Tan into Wimbledon fourth round

Harmony Tan, who knocked Serena Williams out of Wimbledon, demolished British wild card Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-1 on Saturday in just 51 minutes to reach the fourth round.

England's Broad concedes new record of 35 runs in a Test over

England great Stuart Broad set a new if unwanted record by conceding 35 runs in a Test over, against India at Edgbaston on Saturday.

Galthie hails young France side after beating heat and feisty Japan

France head coach Fabien Galthie praised his young team for finding "the key to open all the doors" after stretching away in the second half to beat a spirited Japan 42-23 on Saturday in the first Test.

Six-try New Zealand romp past Ireland 42-19 in first Test

New Zealand scored six tries in a compelling attacking display to beat Ireland 42-19 in the first Test of the three-match series at Eden Park on Saturday.

France survive heat, first-half examination, to beat Japan

Six Nations champions France stretched away in the second half to beat a spirited Japan 42-23 on Saturday in steamy conditions in the first Test at Toyota Stadium.

France beat Japan 42-23 in first rugby union Test

Six Nations champions France stretched away in the second half to beat a sprited Japan side 42-23 on Saturday in steamy conditions in the first Test at Toyota Stadium.

Australia's Head eyes bigger bowling role in second Test

Batsman Travis Head said his off-spin is going to be worked into Australia's strategy for the second Test against Sri Lanka after he bagged an unlikely four wickets in the series opener.

Johnson, Ortiz share LIV Golf lead in Portland

Dustin Johnson and Carlos Ortiz shared the second-round lead in the LIV Golf Series stop in Portland on Friday as players jumping to the breakaway circuit continued to face criticism.

Poston posts 65 to lead PGA John Deere Classic

J.T. Poston fired a six-under par 65 to hold a four-stroke lead late in Friday's second round of the US PGA John Deere Classic.

Lampaert shocks 'big guys' in rain-drenched Tour de France opener

Belgian Yves Lampaert shocked the favourites to pull on the leader's yellow jersey after the rain-drenched first stage of the Tour de France, an individual time-trial in the Danish capital on Friday.

'He played hard to get': Venus in winning return with Murray

Venus Williams made a winning return to Wimbledon on Friday when the 42-year-old American teamed with Britain's Jamie Murray in the mixed doubles.

Jazz reportedly trade center Gobert to T'Wolves as NBA moves heat up

The Utah Jazz agreed to trade star center Rudy Gobert to Minnesota, ESPN reported Friday amid a welter of free agency deals that included Zach LaVine's $215-million decision to stay with the Chicago Bulls.

Wimbledon Day 5 - Who said what

Who said what at Wimbledon on Friday, the fifth day of the 2022 championships at the All England Club:

NHL Sharks fire Boughner as coach after missing playoffs

Bob Boughner was fired on Friday as coach of the San Jose Sharks along with three of his assistants after the team missed the National Hockey League playoffs.

LIV Golf plans 14 events, firmer teams in year two: report

The Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series has accelerated growth plans for 2023 with 14 events rather than 10 and firmer teams with permanent captains, Golf Digest reported Friday.

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