‘That’s the standard’: Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s desire on blue day for Maresca
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with Riccardo Calafiori scoring after 24 seconds, the fastest goal in the competition since 1968. Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard added goals as Arsenal demonstrated their hunger to defend their Premier League title under manager Mikel Arteta.
Read full story →GB denied 2028 Olympics spot as USA and Canada win flag football world titles
The United States retained the men's flag football world championship title while Canada won the women's championship. Mexico's women and Canada's men qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with Great Britain denied a spot.
Seminoles star Whaley, 22, wins U.S. Amateur title
A 22-year-old Florida State golfer won the U.S. Amateur championship on Sunday at Merion Golf Club in Pennsylvania. Jack Whaley defeated Jay Leng Jr. while wearing double gloves during rainy conditions.
Tommy John, pitcher whose surgery changed baseball, dies at age of 83
A pioneering ligament-replacement surgery performed on pitcher Tommy John in 1974 became the standard treatment for arm injuries in baseball and beyond. John, a four-time All-Star who died at 83, was the first player to undergo the procedure that now bears his name.