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Usyk in tears for late father after historic heavyweight win

An emotional Oleksandr Usyk shed tears for his late father after crowning a brilliant career by becoming boxing's first four-belt undisputed heavyweight world champion on Sunday.

'Blood in the water' for record low scores in PGA final round

Co-leader Xander Schauffele expects another threat to the lowest round in major golf history in Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship, with an epic shootout possible at rain-softened Valhalla.

Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion

Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to win the world's first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years on Sunday, an unprecedented feat in boxing's four-belt era.

Seize the Grey wins Preakness for 88-year-old trainer Lukas

Seize the Grey led all the way to win the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, making 88-year-old D. Wayne Lukas the oldest trainer to saddle a Triple Crown race winner.

Lowry's 62 equals low major round as Schauffele, Morikawa lead PGA

Shane Lowry matched the lowest round in major golf history on Saturday, shooting a nine-under par 62 in the third round of the PGA Championship and leaping into contention at Valhalla.

Second major win would mean a lot for danger-man Lowry

Shane Lowry would love to follow matching the lowest round in major golf history on Saturday with capturing his second career major title at the PGA Championship on Sunday.

Lowry matches low major round with 62 as Schauffele leads PGA

Shane Lowry matched the lowest round in major golf history on Saturday, shooting a nine-under par 62 in the third round of the PGA Championship and leaping into a share of second at Valhalla.

Top-ranked Korda takes LPGA lead at Liberty National

World number one Nelly Korda fired a flawless seven-under par 65 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead over hard-charging Australian Hannah Green at the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open.

Benjamin wins LA 400m hurdles in blistering 46.64sec

American Rai Benjamin won the men's 400m hurdles in a world-leading 46.64 seconds at the Los Angeles Grand Prix on Saturday as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone posted an impressive 200m victory.

Ahly stay on track for 12th title after holding Esperance

Al Ahly of Egypt stayed on course for a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title by holding hosts Esperance of Tunisia to a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the first leg of the final.

Schauffele clings to PGA lead as Lowry makes epic charge

Xander Schauffele clung to a one-stroke lead at the turn in Saturday's third round of the 106th PGA Championship while Shane Lowry made an epic charge and Scottie Scheffler faded a day after his arrest.

Swiatek 'staying humble' for French Open after third Rome title

Iga Swiatek refused to take victory at the French Open for granted despite romping to a third Rome title when sweeping aside Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 in Saturday's final.

Bengaluru win six in row to make IPL play-offs, Chennai out

Skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli hit key knocks to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru seal the last play-off spot in the Indian Premier League with a 27-run win over defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.

Klopp joins social media to cement Liverpool 'love affair'

Jurgen Klopp has joined social media to ensure his "love affair" with Liverpool does not end when he leaves the "incredible" club after Sunday's emotional farewell game against Wolves.

Bengaluru beat Chennai to seal IPL play-off berth

Skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli hit key knocks to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru seal the last play-off spot in the Indian Premier League with a 27-run win over defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.

Inter chief Zhang says 'stability' threatened by debt deadline

Inter Milan president Steven Zhang said on Saturday that the Serie A champions' financial stability was being threatened by investment fund Oaktree as owners Suning scrambled to repay a debt of nearly 400 million euros.

Santa Claus helps Celtic celebrate Scottish title

Luis Palma scored a late winner as Scottish champions Celtic twice came from behind to round off their triumphant Premiership campaign with a 3-2 win at home to St Mirren on Saturday that was followed by a trophy presentation involving Santa Claus.

Formula One pays tribute to Senna, 30 years after tragic death

Thirty years after he perished during the opening laps of the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, Ayrton Senna's name, reputation and legacy continued to reverberate at the beautiful Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on Saturday.

Olympic champion Jacobs wins on Rome return

Marcell Jacobs on Saturday won his first 100 metres race in Europe this year in the build-up to his Olympic title defence in Paris.

Schauffele tees off with lead at PGA with Scheffler close behind

Xander Schauffele teed off with a one-stroke edge in Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler challenged for the lead a day after being arrested.

Sale stun Saracens to secure play-off spot despite Tuilagi injury

Sale overcame the early loss of Manu Tuilagi to secure an English Premiership play-off place after ending a near 20-year wait for a league win away to reigning champions Saracens.

'We want it over', says Mueller after Bayern hit 13-year low

Bayern Munich veteran Thomas Mueller said "we just want the season to be over" after his third-placed side fell to their lowest finish in 13 years with a 4-2 loss at Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Ferrari under-estimated rivals pace at Imola - Leclerc

Charles Leclerc suggested that Ferrari may have under-estimated the hidden potential of rivals McLaren and Red Bull after slipping from pace-setters to fourth and fifth in Saturday's qualifying for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Leverkusen become first team to complete Bundesliga season unbeaten

Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday became the first team in Bundesliga history to go through an entire season unbeaten after a 2-1 home win against Augsburg extended their undefeated streak in all competitions to 51 games.

Alonso is 'why we are successful', says Leverkusen's Tah

Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah said coach Xabi Alonso is "why we are so successful" after becoming the first Bundesliga side to go through a season unbeaten.

Verstappen 'still pumping' after equalling Senna pole record

Max Verstappen admitted he was "still pumping" with commitment and intensity on Saturday after the emotion of equalling Ayrton Senna's record of claiming eight consecutive pole positions in qualifying for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Swiatek demolishes Sabalenka to win third Rome title

Iga Swiatek won the Rome Open on Saturday by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 in the final to claim her third Foro Italico title.

Chelsea crowned Women's Super League champions as Hayes bows out in style

Chelsea were crowned Women's Super League champions for a fifth successive season as boss Emma Hayes bowed out in style with a title-clinching 6-0 rout of Manchester United on Saturday.

Pink panther Pogacar extends Giro lead after time trial

Team UAE Emirates star Tadej Pogcar extended his overall lead on the Giro d'Italia after finishing second in Saturday's 32.1km individual time trial at Lake Garda won by Italian Filippo Ganna.

Leverkusen complete Bundesliga season unbeaten, Cologne relegated