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US President Joe Biden promised "ironclad" support for Israel against attacks by Iran on Saturday, with American forces shooting down Iranian drones amid a spiraling crisis in the Middle East.

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler battled through a back-nine shootout to seize a one-stroke lead over Collin Morikawa after Saturday's third round of the Masters while Tiger Woods endured a nightmare collapse.

Australian police have identified a 40-year-old man who suffered from mental illness as the perpetrator of a Sydney shopping centre stabbing rampage that killed six people and left several more in a critical condition.

Victor Wembanyama will sit out the San Antonio Spurs' final game of the season to rest a sore ankle following Friday's stunning upset of the Denver Nuggets, the Spurs announced Saturday.

Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel Saturday, the Israeli army announced, in a major escalation of the long-running covert war between the regional foes.

Tiger Woods saw his dream of a record-tying sixth Masters victory collapse in Saturday's third round of the Masters after firing a 10-over par 82 -- his worst-ever score in 99 rounds at Augusta National.

The United States pledged to support Israel's defense against an Iranian drone attack Saturday as President Joe Biden held crisis talks with his top national security team.

Maverick Vinales leapt away from pole position and cruised to victory in the MotoGP sprint race at the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin on Saturday.

Israel was coming under direct attack from Iran Saturday, the army announced, in a major escalation of the long-running covert war between the regional foes that threatened to overshadow the conflict in Gaza.

Wrexham's Hollywood star co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney said they were having the "ride of our lives" after the club sealed a place in the third tier of English football with a 6-0 thrashing of Forest Green on Saturday.

Juventus and Bologna were both were held to goalless draws on Saturday as the Serie A clubs' bids for Champions League football were slowed by Torino and Monza.

World number one Scottie Scheffler seized the lead after the front nine in Saturday's third round of the Masters, the same holes that brought a nightmare end to Tiger Woods's dream of a sixth green jacket.

Rafael Nadal said it will be "a joy" to return to action for the first time since January when he takes part in the Barcelona Open next week where he is a 12-time champion.

Leinster director of rugby Leo Cullen said he was "delighted" after his side hammered holders La Rochelle 40-13 on Saturday to claim revenge for two Champions Cup final defeats and reach the last four of this season's competition.

Tiger Woods saw his dream of a record-tying sixth Masters victory collapse in Saturday's third round of the Masters after the worst nine holes of his career in 99 rounds at Augusta National.

Shimron Hetmyer's explosive 27 runs off 10 balls helped Rajasthan Royals edge out Punjab Kings with a three-wicket IPL win on Saturday.

I Am Maximus added the Grand National to his Irish National win last year to give trainer Willie Mullins his second victory in the world's greatest steeplechase at Aintree on Saturday.

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, 2020 US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau and fellow American Max Homa teed off in Saturday's third round of the Masters as co-leaders in near-perfect conditions.

Manchester United's chances of Champions League football next season took another battering as Bruno Fernandes' double could only salvage a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth on Saturday.

Ireland winer James Lowe scored twice as Leinster hammered holders La Rochelle 40-13 on Saturday to claim revenge for two Champions Cup final defeats and reached the last four.

Aurelien Tchouameni's long-range strike earned Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Copa del Rey runners-up Mallorca on Saturday to send Carlo Ancelotti's side 11 points clear at the top of La Liga.

Novak Djokovic admitted he was "not having a great season at all" after he was knocked out of the Monte Carlo Masters by Casper Ruud in the semi-finals.

Juventus were held to a goalless draw at local rivals Torino on Saturday before Bologna host Monza with a chance to close in on third place in Serie A.

Casper Ruud finally defeated Novak Djokovic at the sixth attempt on Saturday, setting up a Monte Carlo Masters title showdown with Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City are in a privileged position to be fighting to defend a treble of trophies after beating Luton 5-1 to go top of the Premier League on Saturday.

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu led Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup finals on Saturday as Japan reached the championship-deciding round for the first time.

A Wrexham side owned by Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds secured their second successive promotion in commanding fashion with a 6-0 thrashing of Forest Green on Saturday.

Harlequins director of rugby Billy Millard said on Saturday his side "swung the bat" to reach their first Champions Cup semi-final, edging a highly-fancied Bordeaux-Begles 42-41 in a breathtaking game in France.

Maverick Vinales obliterated the lap record at the Circuit of the Americas in qualifying on Saturday to take pole position for the United States MotoGP.

Bayern Munich and France winger Kingsley Coman is set to miss "several weeks" including Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal after injuring his leg in a 2-0 win over Cologne.

Harlequins reached their first Champions Cup semi-final, edging a highly-fancied Bordeaux-Begles 42-41 in a breathtaking game in France on Saturday.

This year's Masters will pay out a record $20 million in prize money with $3.6 million going to Sunday's winner of the green jacket, Augusta National announced on Sunday.