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AC Milan consolidate top-four credentials with win at Cremonese

Flights of fancy at Bottega Veneta, atmospheric mood at Armani in Milan

South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe ahead of New Zealand semi-final

Guardiola calls for respect after Ramadan break is booed

Iran launches fresh strikes across Gulf after vowing revenge for slain leader

OPEC+ hikes oil production by more than expected following outbreak of Iran war

Goggia tightens grip on World Cup super-G with victory in Andorra

Raza steers Zimbabwe to 153-7 against South Africa

Kerr on target as Australia make winning start to Women's Asian Cup

Marquez says 'unlucky' to retire from MotoGP season opener

Green clinches Singapore title with help from caddie husband

15 dead as cash-packed military plane crashes in Bolivia

At least 15 people were killed Friday when a Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near the capital city La Paz, authorities said, prompting police to repel bystanders grabbing cash.

Costa Rica's Grynspan pledges reform in bid for UN chief job

Rebeca Grynspan is upbeat about her chances of becoming the next head of the United Nations, which she insists must become more agile in tackling the world's crises.

Former All Black Bridge hailed for influence at Western Force

Western Force coach Simon Cron says new recruit George Bridge is an "amazing leader" after the former All Blacks winger starred in the Australian team's first win of the Super Rugby season.

'Sinners' vampires inspired by animals, says Oscar hopeful makeup artist

To find the inspiration that would allow him to painstakingly transform the humans of "Sinners" into bloodthirsty vampires, makeup artist Mike Fontaine immersed himself in the study of wild animals.

For Oscar nominee Stellan Skarsgard, good cinema is like slow food

Stellan Skarsgard likes audiences to chew over his films, savoring every mouthful -- and then telling their friends about the delicious meal.

'Brilliant industry' sees Reds down Highlanders in Super Rugby

Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss hailed his team's "brilliant industry" with special praise for Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon after they scored an impressive Super Rugby win over the dangerous Otago Highlanders.

Neil Sedaka, US singer and songwriter, dies age 86

American singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka, who had a string of chart-topping hits in the 1960s and 1970s with songs like "Laughter in the Rain," has died at age 86, his family said Friday.

Rosenior eyes extended stay to stabilise Chelsea

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior believes his spell at Stamford Bridge can end the club's turbulent period if he is given time to make his mark.

Spurs struggling physically admits Tudor

Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor has admitted his struggling side are not fit enough as he pledged to "put some petrol in the engine" to avoid relegation.

Lens held by Strasbourg in blow to Ligue 1 title chances

Lens saw their chances of winning the French Ligue 1 title suffer a fresh setback on Friday in a 1-1 draw with Strasbourg which gives reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain the opportunity to extend their lead at the summit this weekend.

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