Americans Pegula and Fritz fall in semi defeats in Washington
Americans Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz suffered semifinal defeats at the Washington Open on Saturday but Coco Gauff kept the star spangled banner flying earning her place in Sunday's final.
Read moreSouth Africa chase another World Cup shock, US face Sweden test
South Africa will look to make more football history when they face the Netherlands in the Women's World Cup last 16, before holders the United States play Sweden later Sunday in a blockbuster.
Read moreTexas judge briefly lifts abortion ban for medical emergencies
A court in Texas on Friday issued a temporary order siding with a group of women and doctors who brought a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion bans.
Read moreAntivenom shortages, ignorance plague snakebite victims in Venezuela
When a girl suffered a snakebite in Venezuela, her family had her injected with deer urine along with antivenom, opting in part for a home remedy. Her leg later had to be amputated.
Read moreCivics lesson or reality TV? Calls grow to broadcast Trump trial
Calls are growing for Donald Trump's criminal trials to be broadcast live, as the United States grapples with the prospect of seeing a former -- and possibly future -- president in the dock.
Read moreAll Blacks playmakers excited by World Cup prospects
Playmakers Aaron Smith and Richie Mo'unga say the All Blacks have taken "massive steps" from their troubles of last year and are ready to challenge for the Rugby World Cup.
Read moreBiles returns to gymnastics competition at US Classic
Four-time Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles returned to competition for the first time since the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday at the US Classic, ending a two-year hiatus.
Read moreVote clears Senegal opposition figures for presidential run
Deputies in Senegal's parliament passed a vote Saturday that effectively restored the right of two key opposition deputies to run in the country's presidential election next year.
Read moreSakkari ousts top seed Pegula to meet Gauff in Washington final
Greek fourth seed Maria Sakkari advanced to the Washington Open final on Saturday, upsetting US top seed Jessica Pegula to capture her third victory in 26 hours.
Read moreIreland overpower Italy as injuries cloud Rugby World Cup warm-up win
Caelan Doris scored two tries while Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland overpowered Italy 33-17 in their opening Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday.
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