The American ended world champion Valentino Rossi's run of five consecutive MotoGP wins with victory in the US Grand Prix.
The good, the bad and the not so impressive...
Valentino Rossi made it five MotoGP wins in a row at the Italian Grand Prix
The Italian emerged the winner after his main championship rival Sete Gibernau went off the track at the last corner.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
"If he can do in a car what he does on a bike it would be fantastic. He would beat all of us," said Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello.
Italian racer Doriano Romboni died on Saturday after being struck by another rider's bike at an event in memory of late compatriot Marco Simoncelli, who was killed in a similar fashion two years ago.
The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.
American cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won his fourth consecutive Tour de France this year, was voted foreign sportsperson of the year by the Spanish daily newspaper El Pais.
Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 14 images.
After having one of the most fabulous weddings, with modern touches, Prince Harry and Meghan -- the Duke and Duchess of Sussex -- danced the night away at their second wedding reception at Frogmore House.
The game is a disappointment for a full-retail game. At times, it feels like you're testing a beta, says Kakoli Chakraborty.
Hollywood takes Toronto by storm!
Dress like Sonam, Priyanka, Malaika this Navratri!
All the action from the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.
With glam Goddesses gracing the red carpet, the InStyle Awards was a shimmering affair.
Outgoing MotoGP champion Marc Marquez snatched the lead from Jorge Lorenzo on a thrilling last lap to win a classic Australian Grand Prix.
The fashion police fell in love with the yellow Emilio Pucci gown the US First Lady wore for Modi's White House visit. But then the former Slovenian model rarely gets it wrong.
It has been rumoured that the singer has already spent $53,000 on her maternity style.
San Marino rider Alex de Angelis was airlifted to hospital after a heavy crash during final practice at the Japanese MotoGP on Saturday before a dramatic qualifying session saw Jorge Lorenzo grab pole from title rival Valentino Rossi.
Marc Marquez won the German MotoGP on Sunday to go top of the championship in his debut season after previous leader Dani Pedrosa withdrew before the race following a crash on Saturday.
A look at Hollywood's swish set at the Globes.
Reigning world champion Marc Marquez won a season record-equalling 12th MotoGP race with victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez took pole position at the Grand Prix of the Americas with seconds to spare on Saturday after clambering over a wall and sprinting down pitlane to jump on his spare Honda.
Regarded as the Oscar of sports, the nominations for 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards were finalised following a ballot by the world's sports media.
Young Indian golfer Aditi Ashok notched up her second successive top-10 finish by finishing tied-sixth at the Volunteers of America LPGA Texas Classic, in Texas.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday
Veer Arjun Singh finds out what a bunch of passionate bikers can teach us about the adrenaline-fuelled hobby
The 30-year-old Indian shuttler had an impressive run in the $75,000 BWF Tour Super 100 tournament before caving in tamely 14-21, 10-21 to Shesar in 28 minutes.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
Showbiz shaadis that made headlines in 2014.
Celebrate 70 years of the bikini with these hotties in India.
Inter will be his sixth club in a career which began when he made his debut for Anderlecht as a 16-year-old and has taken him to Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion and Everton.
A round-up of Saturday's qualifying matches for the Euro 2020 Finals.
US Open champions Marin Cilic and Serena Williams kicked off their China Open campaigns with straight sets victories against battling underdogs on Monday, but Rafael Nadal suffered defeat in a rare doubles outing on his return from injury.
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