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Arsenal 'digging for gold' as title bid starts at new-look Man Utd

Arsenal 'digging for gold' as title bid starts at new-look Man Utd

Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to keep digging for gold as they prepare to start their latest bid for a first Premier League title since 2004 against revamped Manchester United on Sunday.

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Alcaraz survives to reach Cincy semis as Rybakina topples No. 1 Sabalenka

Alcaraz survives to reach Cincy semis as Rybakina topples No. 1 Sabalenka

World number two Carlos Alcaraz fought off a fierce challenge from Andrey Rublev to reach the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Friday as women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was sent crashing by Elena Rybakina.

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El Salvador extends detention of suspected gang members

El Salvador extends detention of suspected gang members

Tens of thousands of suspected gang members arrested under an internationally criticized crackdown in El Salvador will be detained without trial until at least 2027, after lawmakers approved an extension Friday.

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Scotland's MacIntyre fires 64 to stay atop BMW Championship

Scotland's MacIntyre fires 64 to stay atop BMW Championship

Robert MacIntyre fired a bogey-free six-under par 64 to seize a five-stroke lead over top-ranked Scottie Scheffler after Friday's second round of the US PGA Tour BMW Championship.

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Colombia's Munoz fires 59 to grab LIV Golf Indy lead

Colombia's Munoz fires 59 to grab LIV Golf Indy lead

Colombia's Sebastian Munoz birdied 13 of his last 14 holes to fire a 12-under par 59 and seize a three-stroke lead after Friday's opening round of LIV Golf Indianapolis.

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Alcaraz survives Rublev to reach Cincy semis as Rybakina topples No. 1 Sabalenka

Alcaraz survives Rublev to reach Cincy semis as Rybakina topples No. 1 Sabalenka

World number two Carlos Alcaraz fought off a fierce challenge from Andrey Rublev to reach the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Friday as women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was sent crashing by Elena Rybakina.

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Semenyo racist abuse at Liverpool shocks Bournemouth captain Smith

Semenyo racist abuse at Liverpool shocks Bournemouth captain Smith

Bournemouth captain Adam Smith said he was left shocked and angered after teammate Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a fan during the Cherries' 4-2 defeat at Liverpool in the opening game of the Premier League season.

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After repeated explosions, new test for Musk's megarocket

After repeated explosions, new test for Musk's megarocket

Elon Musk's SpaceX announced Friday that its Starship megarocket is scheduled to blast off on a new test flight next weekend after recent attempts have ended in fiery explosions.

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Liverpool strike late to beat Bournemouth as Jota remembered in Premier League opener

Liverpool strike late to beat Bournemouth as Jota remembered in Premier League opener

Liverpool struck twice in the final minutes through Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah to overcome a battling Bournemouth 4-2 in a thrilling start to the Premier League season on Friday.

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Messi expected to return for Miami against Galaxy

Messi expected to return for Miami against Galaxy

Lionel Messi is ready to return for Inter Miami when they host the Los Angeles Galaxy in a Major League Soccer clash that will launch a key stretch for the Florida club, coach Javier Mascherano said Friday.

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