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The families of more than 220 hostages seized by Hamas demanded answers from the Israeli government on Saturday with many fearing that a military onslaught on the Gaza Strip is putting the captives' lives at risk.

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan said his team's 87-run loss to the Netherlands in Kolkata on Saturday was their worst-ever World Cup performance.

Barcelona said they would investigate alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Junior in their 2-1 Clasico defeat by Real Madrid on Saturday.

Hubert Hurkacz beat Ugo Humbert in the Swiss Indoors semi-finals on Saturday to inch closer to a place in the season-ending ATP Finals.

Max Verstappen completed a clear sweep of all three practice sessions at the Mexico Grand Prix when he topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Williams’ Alex Albon in Saturday’s final practice.

Hwang Hee-chan scored a brilliant equaliser to slow Newcastle's Premier League charge as Wolves battled back to earn a 2-2 draw after Callum Wilson's double at Molineux on Saturday.

Chelsea slumped to another damaging home defeat against Brentford on Saturday as Eddie Nketiah hit a first Premier League hat-trick in a 5-0 win for Arsenal against struggling Sheffield United.

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer admitted that he was no longer Germany number one after making an emotional return to Bundesliga action from a year-long injury on Saturday.

Novak Djokovic said winning Olympic gold next year is one of his main ambitions as he returns to action at the Paris Masters next week after taking time off following his record-tying 24th Grand Slam title in New York.

Kalle Rovanpera was able to take his foot off the gas in his pursuit of the world rally championship title after his main rival, Elfyn Evans, retired on Saturday from the Central European Rally, the penultimate event of the season.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said Eddie Nketiah is a "top level" striker with the ability to get even better after scoring a hat-trick in Saturday's 5-0 demolition of Sheffield United.

All-rounder Bas de Leede demanded the Netherlands be afforded "bigger nation" status after defeating Bangladesh by 87 runs at the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

Israel said Saturday it was recalling its diplomatic staff from Turkey after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a fierce attack on its military operation against Hamas militants in Gaza.

A late goal by on-loan Manchester City youngster Josh Wilson-Esbrand gave Reims a 1-0 win over Lorient on Saturday as they climbed up to fourth place in Ligue 1.

Daniil Medvedev will defend his title at the ATP event in Vienna against Jannik Sinner in Sunday's final after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) on Saturday.

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards led from the front as they bounced back from a record World Cup defeat by Australia with an 87-run hammering of Bangladesh.

Wayne Rooney suffered a third straight defeat since taking the hot seat at Birmingham on Saturday as Championship leaders Leicester made it 13 wins from 14 matches.

Jude Bellingham's stunning double snatched Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback victory at Barcelona in his first La Liga Clasico on Saturday.

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra hailed the "beauty of cricket" on Saturday despite a heartbreaking five-run defeat by Australia in the World Cup.

Chelsea slumped to another damaging home defeat against Brentford on Saturday as Eddie Nketiah hit a hat-trick in a 5-0 win for unbeaten Arsenal against bottom club Sheffield United.

Police in Maine said Saturday that the man who gunned down 18 people at a bar and a bowling alley and later committed suicide, suffered serious mental health issues, but was able to buy weapons legally because he had never been forcibly committed to treatment.

Travis Head insisted Saturday he felt "no pressure" to perform before blitzing his way to a memorable century in Australia's thrilling five-run World Cup win over New Zealand.

Hat-trick hero Harry Kane scored a goal from inside his own half as Bayern Munich thrashed promoted side Darmstadt 8-0 on Manuel Neuer's return to Bundesliga action on Saturday.

Defending champions South Africa face arch-rivals New Zealand in an eagerly awaited Rugby World Cup final on Saturday with both teams in the all-southern hemisphere clash aiming for a record fourth title.

Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea must arrest an alarming run of home results after goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbeumo gave Brentford the bragging rights with a 2-0 win in the west London derby on Saturday.

Ghana received a fleet of 100 armoured vehicles from the European Union on Saturday as part of increased aid for border security to coastal West African nations facing spill over from the Sahel region's jihadist conflicts.

Wayne Rooney's wait for a first point as Birmingham manager will last at least another week after Southampton condemned the Blues to a third straight Championship defeat on Saturday.

India's KL Rahul hopes to have "happier memories" of Lucknow in the World Cup clash against holders England on Sunday after he suffered a serious injury at the venue on his last visit.

Lara Gut-Behrami claimed the World Cup season-opening giant slalom at Soelden on Saturday with American star Mikaela Shiffrin in sixth.

Australia captain Pat Cummins described his team's five-run win over New Zealand in the highest-scoring match in World Cup history as "awesome" on Saturday.

Israel said on Saturday its war with Hamas had "entered a new phase" as the army relentlessly pounded Gaza three weeks into a conflict sparked by the deadliest attack in the country's history.

Chelsea suffered another damaging home defeat as goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbuemo gave Brentford the bragging rights with a 2-0 win in the west London derby on Saturday.