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LIV's Koepka grabs three-stroke lead at Masters

LIV's Koepka grabs three-stroke lead at Masters

Four-time major winner and LIV Golf rebel Brooks Koepka made an eagle and a birdie in an early charge to grab a three-stroke lead at the turn in Friday's second round of the 87th Masters.

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Australia's Brown plans to enjoy her trip though 'hell' in Paris-Roubaix

Australia's Brown plans to enjoy her trip though 'hell' in Paris-Roubaix

Tour Down Under champion Grace Brown believes the Paris-Roubaix deserves its fearsome nickname, ahead of Saturday's race.

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Easter eggs galore: inflation no damper for French with sweet tooth

Easter eggs galore: inflation no damper for French with sweet tooth

Stepping out of a chocolate shop in France's capital, 90-year-old Maurice Ryffel said price hikes were not going to get in the way of him enjoying some Easter eggs.

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S.Africa anger after UAE refuses to extradite graft-accused brothers

S.Africa anger after UAE refuses to extradite graft-accused brothers

South Africa said Friday it had learnt with "shock and dismay" that the United Arab Emirates had turned down its request to extradite two brothers accused of orchestrating industrial-scale corruption.

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US hiring eases in March as economy shows signs of cooling

US hiring eases in March as economy shows signs of cooling

US job gains eased in March for a second straight month, government data showed Friday, adding to signs that the economy is cooling as policymakers push on in their fight against inflation.

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Haaland 'ready' for Man City return at Southampton

Haaland 'ready' for Man City return at Southampton

Erling Haaland is fit to return for Saturday's Premier League trip to Southampton, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed on Friday.

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In Spain, brotherhood set up by slaves marches at Easter

In Spain, brotherhood set up by slaves marches at Easter

For centuries, African slaves and emancipated men marched in Seville's Easter parades, carrying statues of Christ and the Virgin on their shoulders as part of a unique brotherhood that remains active today.

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Co-leader Koepka set for early charge as Masters resumes

Co-leader Koepka set for early charge as Masters resumes

Masters co-leader Brooks Koepka, a four-time major winner and rebel LIV Golf star, was set for an early charge on Friday as the second round began at Augusta National.

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Most unwanted? How sports treat the Russia problem

Most unwanted? How sports treat the Russia problem

International sports bodies are taking wildly varying stances on allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes and teams to compete while the war in Ukraine continues.

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Klopp calls for Liverpool reaction against Arsenal

Klopp calls for Liverpool reaction against Arsenal

Jurgen Klopp says his struggling Liverpool team must show "reaction after reaction" when they face Premier League leaders Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday.

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