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Trump rushed from rally stage as shots fired, now 'fine'

Trump rushed from rally stage as shots fired, now 'fine'

Donald Trump was rushed off stage smeared in blood after a series of gunshots were fired at a campaign rally on Saturday in Pennsylvania.

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Coody clings to lead in Kentucky in search of first PGA Tour title

Coody clings to lead in Kentucky in search of first PGA Tour title

Pierceson Coody shook off a slow start, picking up four strokes on the back nine in a four-under 68 that left him with a one-stroke lead Saturday going into the final round of the US PGA Tour ISCO Championship in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

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Trump rushed from rally stage as bangs heard, now 'fine'

Trump rushed from rally stage as bangs heard, now 'fine'

Former US president Donald Trump was rushed off stage by Secret Service agents Saturday after a series of loud bangs that sounded like possible gunshots were heard at the start of a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

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Lorenzo says he needs 'best version' of Colombia against Argentina

Lorenzo says he needs 'best version' of Colombia against Argentina

Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo says his team will need to be at the peak of their powers if they are to beat world champions Argentina and triumph in Sunday's Copa America final.

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Trump evacuated from rally stage after apparent shots heard

Trump evacuated from rally stage after apparent shots heard

Former president Donald Trump was rushed off stage by Secret Service agents Saturday after a series of loud bangs that sounded like possible gunshots were heard at the start of a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

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Smith on target as US sink Mexico in Olympic warm-up

Smith on target as US sink Mexico in Olympic warm-up

Sophia Smith scored the only goal as the United States warmed up for the Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Mexico in New Jersey on Saturday.

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Ohtani belts 200th MLB homer in Dodgers defeat

Ohtani belts 200th MLB homer in Dodgers defeat

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani smashed his 200th Major League Baseball home run on Saturday, the milestone coming in a stunning 10-inning loss to the Tigers in Detroit.

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Scandal-hit France suffer Argentina loss after 'terrible week'

Scandal-hit France suffer Argentina loss after 'terrible week'

France captain Baptiste Serin said on Saturday his side had experienced a "terrible" week following a 33-25 defeat by Argentina in Buenos Aires, which came hours after two members of the visitors' squad were charged with rape and beating a woman.

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Gallo double helps Argentina draw series with scandal-hit France

Gallo double helps Argentina draw series with scandal-hit France

Argentina prop Thomas Gallo scored twice as his team beat France 33-25 in Buenos Aires on Saturday to level the two-Test series, hours after two members of the visitors' squad were charged with rape and beating a woman.

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Ireland's Farrell 'does not care' which rugby nation is best after Springboks win

Ireland's Farrell 'does not care' which rugby nation is best after Springboks win

Ireland coach Andy Farrell said he did not care which team is the best in the world following a last-gasp 25-24 win over top of the world rankings South Africa on Saturday.

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