New Zealand have wrapped up a convincing 122-run win in their first Test against Sri Lanka in Dunedin. After being set a target of 405, the visitors were on 224 for 6 at lunch. But Trent Boult then took two quick wickets, as the Black Caps dismissed Sri Lanka for 282. The second Test takes place in Hamilton on Friday.
Russell takes pole for Austrian GP as Verstappen crashes
Briton George Russell put Mercedes on pole position on Saturday for Formula One's Austrian Grand Prix, as Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished closely behind him.
Sinner, Sabalenka headline Wimbledon's opening day
Top seeds Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will both be up against Serbian challengers as the first round of Wimbledon kicks off on Monday, before another Serbian, Novak Djokovic, takes to the Centre Court in pursuit of his 25th Grand Slam.
Iran wait on World Cup progress after draw with Egypt
Iran face an anxious wait to see if they will progress to the World Cupknockout stage after they held Egypt to a 1-1 draw, which ended in dramatic fashion with an apparent last-ditch winner ruled out for offside.
Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to advance to World Cup knockout stage
Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to breeze into the knockout stage of the World Cup, winning Group G to set up a last-32 clash with one of the eight best third-placed teams.
Baena strike sends Spain past Uruguay into World Cup knockouts
Spain edged Uruguay 1-0 on Friday to top Group H and reach the knockout stage of the World Cup, with Alex Baena's first-half strike enough to settle a tense, physical contest and leave Marcelo Bielsa's side out of the tournament.
The UAE Ministry of Defence has announced the death of soldier Issa Ghuloom Al Baloushi, who passed away during a training mission in the country on Saturday.
The UAE has expressed deep concern over the continued military escalation by the two warring parties in several areas of Sudan, including El Obeid, and the impact on civilians and the worsening humanitarian situation.
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE is sending humanitarian aid to people affected by the ongoing crisis in Lebanon through the UAE Aid Agency.
