Hungry Barca stays perfect by blanking Bilbao

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique highlighted the hunger of his squad not to be ousted by Real Madrid as Spanish champion after Saturday's hard-fought 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao maintained its perfect start to the season.

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Red Star on horizon

If Kunlun Red Star's August adventure was a preview of what's to come, Beijing hockey fans could be in for a wild ride over the next six months.

Kaepernick says he won't give in

Defiant, and determined to be a conduit for societal change, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick plans to remain seated through the US national anthem for as long as he feels is appropriate and until he sees significant progress in America - specifically when it comes to race relations.

Rashford lighting up United

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said Marcus Rashford is proving his value to the side after the 18-year-old striker notched the only goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Hull City.

Conte has his Blues believing

Chelsea's revitalized winger Eden Hazard has been challenged to step up his performances even further after making an impressive start under new Blues boss Antonio Conte.

Real not quite ready to give up on Rodriguez

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane closed the exit door on Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez despite again leaving the 2014 World Cup's top scorer on the bench for Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

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Andy feeling dandy for Open

Andy Murray says he's playing the best tennis of his career as he looks to capitalize on the growing frailties of his rivals and capture a second US Open title.

Serena shoulders burden of history

Serena Williams once again arrives at Flushing Meadows poised to rewrite the record books - if her own troublesome right shoulder and increasingly emboldened rivals allow it.

24-hour subways signal new era for London

London bills itself as a global city, the world's biggest financial center and a creative hub to rival New York. Until now, though, getting home after midnight meant taking the bus.