 He and two businessmen who allegedly paid him bribes of gold and cash have pleaded not guilty. As he left court Friday, Menendez told reporters, I have faith in God and the jury. Turning to sports this morning, and a year ago in the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz got off to a slow start, dropping the opening set and needed five to claim his first championship at the All-England Club. Sunday's rematch began with a game that felt monumental, 20 points across nearly 15 minutes.