Wagner says Russian fighters near central Bakhmut 'killing zone'
The head of Russian paramilitary group Wagner said Saturday his fighters were near the centre of Bakhmut as a top Ukrainian commander insisted it was important to "buy time" ahead of an upcoming counteroffensive.
Read moreMore migrants brought ashore to Italy as locals march for victims
Three boats overcrowded with migrants were brought safely to Italian ports on Saturday, the coastguard said, as thousands of marchers remembered the victims of last month's deadly shipwreck off Calabria's coast.
Read moreMadrid cut La Liga gap on Barca with Espanyol comeback
Vinicius Junior scored a fine solo goal as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Espanyol 3-1 and cut Barcelona's lead to six points at the top of La Liga on Saturday.
Read moreSouth African spinner Maharaj faces lengthy lay-off after freak injury
South African left-arm spin bowler Keshav Maharaj faces a lengthy period out after suffering a freak injury during South Africa's 284-run win over the West Indies in the second Test in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Read moreTexas man uses new law to sue 3 for securing abortion pills
In a first test of a Texas law that bans nearly all abortions, a man is suing three women he says helped his ex-wife obtain abortion pills to end her pregnancy.
Read moreSouth Africa bowlers excite Bavuma after sweep of West Indies
South African captain Temba Bavuma said he was "very excited" about the depth of strength among South Africa's bowlers after his side completed a 284-run win on the fourth day of the second Test at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Read moreMadrid cut Liga gap on Barca with Espanyol comeback
Vinicius Junior scored a fine solo goal as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Espanyol 3-1 and cut Barcelona's lead to six points at the top of La Liga on Saturday.
Read morePogacar battles 'difficult' day to extend Paris-Nice lead
Two-time former Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar came through the "first really difficult" day of his season to take full control of Paris-Nice on Saturday after winning the seventh stage.
Read moreCeltic break Hearts again to reach Scottish Cup semis
Celtic stayed on course for a domestic treble after cruising to a 3-0 Scottish Cup quarter-final win at Hearts on Saturday.
Read moreSalah misses penalty as Bournemouth shock Liverpool
Mohamed Salah missed a penalty as Liverpool came back down to earth with a bump in their shock 1-0 defeat at struggling Bournemouth on Saturday.
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