New Zealand have clinched the Twenty20 international series against Sri Lanka, with a 9-wicket win in the second match in Auckland. Chasing a victory target of 143, the Black Caps won the game with 10 overs to spare. Colin Munro was named man of the match for his 14-ball half century, which is the second fastest in T20s behind India's Yuvraj Singh (12 balls). The 2-0 series defeat sees Sri Lanka lose top spot to the West Indies in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 rankings.
Sabalenka sees off Kasatkina to reach French Open fourth round
Aryna Sabalenka has cut through the French Open chaos as the world number one beat Australia's Daria Kasatkina 6-0 7-5 on Saturday to seal her place in the fourth round after seismic upsets in the previous two days at Roland Garros.
Parry stuns Anisimova to reach first Grand Slam fourth round at French Open
Diane Parry, the last Frenchwoman standing in the French Open women's draw, has pulled off a stunning 6-3 4-6 7-6(3) victory over American Amanda Anisimova on Saturday, advancing to the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career.
Osaka survives three-set scare against teenager Jovic
Naomi Osaka has dazzled with an all-gold outfit but had to dig deep for a hard-fought 7-6(5) 6-7(3) 6-4 victory over American teenager Iva Jovic on Saturday to reach her first-ever French Open fourth round.
Cobolli cruises past Tien in straight sets to snap American's winning run
Italian Flavio Cobolli has dismantled American Learner Tien 6-2 6-2 6-3 on Saturday to advance to the French Open fourth round in commanding fashion.
Liverpool sack Slot after underwhelming season
Liverpool have parted ways with Arne Slot, the Merseyside club said on Saturday after the manager who won the Premier League title in his first season failed to live up to expectations as they finished fifth.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising UAE nationals and residents to avoid non-essential travel to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan due to the evolving public health situation related to Ebola.
Dubai Police have foiled a major robbery that involved eight suspects attempting to steal rare luxury oud valued at AED 12 million.
Authorities have confirmed that the public health situation in the UAE remains stable as it reviews the Ebola virus developments and reinforces its preparedness.
