India's Rohit says 'challenging' to play Pakistan
Skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday said India have learnt from their previous loss to Pakistan but playing their arch-rivals in the hotly-anticipated Asia Cup match will be a challenge.
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Petersen and Van der Dussen keep England at bay in second Test
South Africa's Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen batted through an entire session to frustrate England's bid for a series-levelling win with more than two days to spare in the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.
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Chinese badminton star ordered to throw Olympic semi in Sydney 2000
Former Chinese badminton champion Ye Zhaoying claims she was forced to throw her semi-final at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 to increase the chances of a gold medal for one of her compatriots, in an interview broadcast on Saturday by Danish television TV2.
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Japan vows billions at Africa investment conference
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Saturday pledged $30 billion over three years for Africa in a virtual address to a development conference in Tunis aiming to counter China's growing continental influence.
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Players divided over US Open coaching green light
A long-overdue rule change that brings tennis into line with other sports, or a violation of the game's traditions?
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Angola pays homage to ex-leader dos Santos amid vote dispute
Angolans started paying their final respect to former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos on Saturday as the veteran strongman's historically dominant party emerged from its worst electoral result.
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Thailand's Vitidsarn to face Axelsen in badminton world final
Rising Thai badminton star Kunlavut Vitidsarn on Saturday set up a world championships final clash with Denmark's Viktor Axelsen and said he is looking to learn from the world number one.
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Fernandes sinks Saints as Man Utd maintain revival
Manchester United maintained their revival as Bruno Fernandes clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win at Southampton on Saturday.
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FIA committed to promoting women in motor racing: President
The president of motor racing's ruling body, the International Motoring Federation (FIA), on Saturday insisted they are fully committed to supporting women in the sport.
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Foster pleads for patience as pressure mounts on All Blacks
All Blacks coach Ian Foster on Saturday pleaded with the New Zealand public for patience after his side lost to Argentina on home soil for the first time in Christchurch.
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