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Jabeur into US Open last 16 after Bouzkova injury

Jabeur into US Open last 16 after Bouzkova injury

Ons Jabeur kept her dream of a first Grand Slam alive at the US Open on Saturday, reaching the last 16 after finally overcoming injured opponent Marie Bouzkova in three sets.

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Pre-Incan site for ancestor worship found in Peru

Pre-Incan site for ancestor worship found in Peru

A team of Peruvian and Japanese archaeologists has unearthed a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in northern Peru dedicated to ancestor worship, with burial chambers, human remains and ceramic offerings.

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Late birdie lifts Khang to LPGA Portland Classic lead

Late birdie lifts Khang to LPGA Portland Classic lead

Megan Khang, chasing a second LPGA win in as many weeks, birdied the 18th on Saturday to seize a one-shot lead over hard-charging youngsters Jang Hyo-joon and Chanettee Wannasaen in the Portland Classic.

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'No-ego' former physio Nienaber an unlikely Springboks coach

'No-ego' former physio Nienaber an unlikely Springboks coach

Jacques Nienaber is far removed from the stereotype of an international rugby head coach.

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'Ferrari' Matsushima looking to drive Japan's challenge

'Ferrari' Matsushima looking to drive Japan's challenge

Kotaro Matsushima is the "Ferrari" who helped drive Japan to the 2019 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals -- now he's looking to find an extra gear as the Brave Blossoms launch an outside bid for the title.

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Gatland backs underdogs Wales to do 'something special' at Rugby World Cup

Gatland backs underdogs Wales to do 'something special' at Rugby World Cup

Warren Gatland faces a monumental task in his bid to take Wales to a third Rugby World Cup semi-final under his watch, but the Kiwi coach insists his team will do "something special" in France.

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France seek World Cup glory with Dupont the spark

France seek World Cup glory with Dupont the spark

Dynamic scrum-half Antoine Dupont will lead France into a home Rugby World Cup with hopes high that he can spark a first Northern Hemisphere victory in 20 years in the sport’s quadrennial showpiece.

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Pope to lead interfaith dialogue in Mongolia

Pope to lead interfaith dialogue in Mongolia

Pope Francis will show support for interfaith dialogue Sunday during his final full day in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar, a visit that has seen him seek to build bridges with China.

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Alcaraz never doubted Djokovic fightback at US Open

Alcaraz never doubted Djokovic fightback at US Open

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz said he always believed Novak Djokovic would escape from his two-set deficit at the US Open as the pair remained on a collision course Saturday.

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Erasmus ignoring 'hoo-haa' of Bok 7-1 replacements uproar

Erasmus ignoring 'hoo-haa' of Bok 7-1 replacements uproar

South Africa's director or rugby Rassie Erasmus was "surprised but not really bothered" by the furore surrounding his decision to name seven forwards and only one back on the replacements' bench for their World Cup warm-up win over New Zealand at Twickenham.

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