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San Antonio Spurs coach and president of basketball operations Gregg Popovich, an iconic bench boss at 74, has signed a new five-year contract with the NBA club, the team announced Saturday.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that her talks with top Chinese officials have helped put ties on "surer footing", as she wrapped up a trip aimed at stabilising fraught relations between the two biggest economies.

Coach Eddie Jones said he endured "a long day at the office" in Pretoria after a disastrous start to his second stint in charge of the Wallabies, with Australian media Sunday blasting their defeat to South Africa as an "embarrassment".

Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati had to fight back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Charlotte in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

Japan's Nasa Hataoka fired a stunning six-under par 66 in blustery conditions at Pebble Beach to grab a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the US Women's Open.

Shericka Jackson stayed on course to win a women's sprint double at the Jamaican athletics championships on Saturday, advancing to the 200m final by winning her heat in 22.88secs.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that her talks with top Chinese officials have put ties on "surer footing", as she wrapped up a trip aimed at stabilising fraught relations between the world's two biggest economies.

Uzbekistan holds a presidential election on Sunday that is set to hand the incumbent Shavkat Mirziyoyev a third term as head of the gas-rich Central Asian state.

Two years ago, Marta Perdomo and Liset Fonseca were two unassuming Cuban women with little interest in politics and no social media footprint.

Aw, gee! The technology driving artificial intelligence sure is swell, but it could never capture the essence of Mickey Mouse, according to the man who voices Disney's mascot.

Ismael Díaz blasted a hat trick in the space of nine second-half minutes as Panama marched into the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 4-0 win over Qatar on Saturday.

The NBA launched its first-ever in-season tournament on Saturday, revealing the groups for the 30-team event culminating with the NBA Cup Final on December 9 in Las Vegas.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning and relievers Jason Foley and Alex Lange combined to throw a Major League Baseball no-hitter on Saturday as the hosts defeated Toronto 2-0.

Australia coach Eddie Jones said he endured "a long day at the office" in Pretoria on Saturday after a disastrous start to his second stint in charge of the Wallabies.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster says a showdown with the in-form Springboks is a challenge his All Blacks need following their 41-12 thumping of Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday in The Rugby Championship.

Brendon Todd birdied three of the last six holes, closing with a clutch par putt, to seize a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA John Deere Classic.

Captain Sam Cane hailed a "ruthless" performance by the All Blacks after they romped to a 41-12 win over Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday as New Zealand got their Rugby Championship campaign off to a flying start.

Megan Rapinoe's activism on such causes as gender equity, racial inequality and gay rights has ensured her iconic status as much as her US women's national team football heroics.

Carlos Alcaraz reached the last 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday after a tough battle against Nicolas Jarry as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina snuffed out the hopes of Britain's final hope Katie Boulter.

New Zealand romped to a 41-12 win over Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday as the All Blacks got their Rugby Championship campaign off to a flying start.

Chris Woakes urged England to recreate the spirit of Headingley 2019 as they look to revive their Ashes hopes against Australia, but without any of the accompanying tension.

South Africa expanded their squad for a Rugby Championship match against New Zealand on July 15 to 34 players after a 43-12 triumph over Australia in Pretoria on Saturday.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina insisted he had no regrets after his decision to serve underarm when just two points from a place in the Wimbledon last 16 spectacularly backfired on Saturday.

Christopher Eubanks made the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time at Wimbledon on Saturday with a little help from four-time major winner Kim Clijsters.

Ons Jabeur thanked the rain after battling back from a set down to beat Canada's Bianca Andreescu and reach the Wimbledon fourth round on Saturday.

Paris Saint-Germain have signed South Korean international Lee Kang-in from Real Mallorca, the Ligue 1 champions announced on Saturday.

South Africa captain and No. 8 Duane Vermeulen said the 43-12 triumph over Australia in Pretoria on Saturday in the Rugby Championship opener was a "fantastic performance".

Chris Woakes led the way with the ball before England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett held firm to give England the upper hand in a must-win third Ashes Test for the hosts against Australia at Headingley on Saturday.

Mark Cavendish crashed out of what was set to be his final Tour de France on Saturday, ending the sprint legend's quest to go one better than Eddie Merckx for stage wins.

Holger Rune saved two match points to defeat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and reach the Wimbledon last 16 on Saturday, with the Spaniard left to regret deciding to serve underarm when he was just two points from winning.

England won the under-21 European Championship for the first time since 1984 as Curtis Jones' goal beat Spain 1-0 in Saturday's final.

Trampolines and trapezes are out on the asphalt in Montreal, with colorful acrobats twirling near skyscrapers in breathtaking feats.