Norway sink Australia in shootout to reach last eight
Norway beat Australia 4-1 on penalties to reach the women’s World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2007 following a highly-entertaining 1-1 draw after extra time on Saturday.
Brazil crush Peru 5-0 to reach Copa America last eight
Brazil overwhelmed Peru with three goals in a superb first half to set up a crushing 5-0 victory on Saturday and cruise into the Copa America quarter-finals.
Machis strikes power Venezuela into Copa quarter-finals
An impressive double from striker Darwin Machis helped Venezuela book their place in the Copa America quarter-finals with a comfortable 3-1 win over Bolivia on Saturday, qualifying as runners-up in Group A behind Brazil.
Qatar not at Copa America to take selfies with Messi, says coach
Qatar will not be overawed by the sight of Lionel Messi in Sunday’s Copa America Group B decider against Argentina, coach Felix Sanchez said as the Asian champions eye a historic triumph to take them into the quarter-finals.
Tennis: Kerber loses in Mallorca semis as Bencic sets up Kenin showdown
Third seed Belinda Bencic recovered from a set down to beat Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber 2-6 7-6(2) 6-4 and reach the Mallorca Open final on Saturday.
Centurion Popp leads Germany into World Cup quarter-finals
Double champions Germany, inspired by skipper Alexandra Popp, continued their unbeaten run at the women’s World Cup by beating Nigeria 3-0 to qualify for the quarter-finals on Saturday.
Germany looking for more after easing into last eight
Germany maintained their perfect women’s World Cup record by reaching the quarter-finals with another solid performance in a 3-0 win over Nigeria on Saturday, but they are looking for more.
Motor racing: Hamilton on pole in France, Vettel only seventh
Lewis Hamilton seized pole position for the French Grand Prix in track record time on Saturday as Mercedes, chasing their 10th successive win, swept the front row of the grid in dominant fashion.
Motor racing: Swiss win moves Vergne closer to second Formula E title
Jean-Eric Vergne took another step toward becoming the all-electric Formula E series’s first multiple champion by winning a Swiss ePrix that had to be stopped and re-started after a mass pile-up on Saturday.
Centurion Popp leads Germany into last eight of World Cup
Double champions Germany, inspired by skipper Alexandra Popp, continued their unbeaten run at the women’s World Cup by beating Nigeria 3-0 to qualify for the quarter-finals on Saturday.
