Trinity Smith has been wearing her cowboy boots all week to break them in ahead of a weekend of non-stop dancing.
Wilyer Abreu and Maikel Garcia smashed home runs as Venezuela dethroned defending champion Japan 8-5 on Saturday to reach a World Baseball Classic semi-final against undefeated Italy.
US President Donald Trump called for other nations' warships to help protect world oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz, still virtually blocked Sunday by the threat of Iranian attacks.
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From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and the climate.
March 15, 2026
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Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz's perfect start to 2026, stunning the world number one 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) Saturday to book an Indian Wells title clash with Jannik Sinner.
March 15, 2026
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Polling stations opened in Vietnam, AFP journalists saw Sunday, as voters began casting their ballots for members of the National Assembly of the one-party state.
March 15, 2026
North Korea conducted a test of its "state of the art", nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS), state media reported Sunday, a day after Seoul identified the launch of around 10 ballistic missiles.
March 15, 2026
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss said he was "really rapt for the boys" after two tries in the last 10 minutes ensured a stirring 26-17 Super Rugby win over the NSW Waratahs.
March 15, 2026
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France coach Fabien Galthie hailed four-try hero Louis Bielle-Biarrey after the team's last-gasp victory over England earned them back-to-back Six Nations titles.
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US President Donald Trump urged other nations to help secure a vital shipping lane choked off by the war with Iran that showed no signs of slowing on Saturday, as strikes hit the US embassy in Baghdad and a major Emirati energy facility.
Ludvig Aberg grinded through a difficult day for a one-under-par 71 and stretched his lead to three strokes after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Players Championship.
Pep Guardiola insisted the Premier League title race is not over despite a damaging 1-1 draw at West Ham that left Manchester City trailing nine points behind leaders Arsenal on Saturday.
Arda Guler scored from around 70 yards out and Fede Valverde capped an excellent week with another fine strike as Real Madrid thrashed Elche 4-1 on Saturday in La Liga.
March 14, 2026
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Italy held off a late rally to beat Puerto Rico 8-6 on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals of the World Baseball Classic for the first time in the tournament's history.
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Ireland beat Scotland 43-21 on Saturday to win the Triple Crown for the fourth time in five years, before their dreams of Six Nations title glory were dashed by France's last-gasp win over England.
Victor Wembanyama scored a game-high 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Saturday to lead San Antonio over Charlotte 115-102, giving the Spurs their 17th victory in 19 games.
Three more members of the Iranian women's football team have left their asylum in Australia and decided to return home, Canberra said Sunday.
France match-winner Thomas Ramos said on Saturday their last-gasp 48-46 victory over England to clinch a second straight Six Nations title underlined the team's character.
March 14, 2026
- Everton's Barry claims friends 'attacked' during Arsenal defeat
- N. Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers
- Sinner beats Zverev to reach first Indian Wells final
- F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
- France win Six Nations after 13-try thriller with England
- Guler scores from own half as Real Madrid thrash Elche
- Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late, Man City held by West Ham
- Rosenior unhappy with referee after bizarre huddle incident in Chelsea loss