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Betis snatch late leveller to deny Liga leaders Barca

Betis snatch late leveller to deny Liga leaders Barca

La Liga leaders Barcelona dropped two points in the title race as Real Betis twice came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw in an entertaining battle on Saturday.

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Syria govt says set up security cordon as rebels advance on Damascus

Syria govt says set up security cordon as rebels advance on Damascus

Syria's embattled government said Saturday it was setting up a ring of steel around Damascus, state media reported, as rebels on a lightning advance said they were bearing down on the city.

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Mercedes boss slams team over 'inexcusable' Hamilton flop

Mercedes boss slams team over 'inexcusable' Hamilton flop

An irate Toto Wolff slammed his own Mercedes team on Saturday for an "inexcusable" decision that led to seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton flopping in qualifying at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Man City held at Palace, Merseyside derby postponed by storm

Man City held at Palace, Merseyside derby postponed by storm

Manchester City failed to win for the eighth time in nine games in a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday as high winds caused the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool to be postponed.

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West Ham's Antonio involved in road traffic accident

West Ham's Antonio involved in road traffic accident

West Ham forward Michail Antonio has been involved in a road traffic accident, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

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McLaren on pole for first constructors' title since 1998

McLaren on pole for first constructors' title since 1998

Lando Norris wants to lead McLaren to their first constructors' title since 1998 in style after claiming pole on Saturday ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri for Sunday's decisive season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Musiala to the rescue as Bayern go six clear

Musiala to the rescue as Bayern go six clear

Jamal Musiala came off the bench to rescue an injury-hit Bayern Munich, scoring twice in a 4-2 win over lowly Heidenheim, sending his side six points clear in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

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Pope looks to his legacy and creates 21 new cardinals

Pope looks to his legacy and creates 21 new cardinals

A visibly bruised Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals from five continents on Saturday, including bishops from Algiers, Tehran, Tokyo and Abidjan -- many of whom may one day help choose his successor.

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Trump says world 'a little crazy' as he meets Macron in Paris

Trump says world 'a little crazy' as he meets Macron in Paris

US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said that the world was "a little crazy" as he met President Emmanuel Macron in Paris ahead of the re-opening of Notre Dame cathedral on his first international trip since his re-election.

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Ghana votes in tight presidential election

Ghana votes in tight presidential election

Ghanaians voted in tight elections on Saturday, with Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia trying to shake off anger over economic woes under the current government to stave off opposition party ex-president John Mahama.

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