Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is not included among the candidates for soccer’s top individual award

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi waves as he walks off the field after being honored for his 45 career trophies before an MLS soccer match

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players ever, but he was not included in the list of nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or, the sport’s most prestigious individual award. The…

France midfielder Veretout transfers from Marseille to Lyon

Marseille’s Jordan Veretout reacts after missing a scoring chance during the French League One soccer match

France midfielder Jordan Veretout has signed a two-year contract with Lyon, moving from French league rival Marseille. Lyon announced late Wednesday that the transfer is worth four million euros ($4.4 million), with potential bonuses of…

Reyna will not play in the US games against Canada and New Zealand due to a groin injury and will be replaced by Cowell

United States’ Gio Reyna walks to the stage during the trophy presentation after a CONCACAF Nations League final soccer match

Winger Gio Reyna will be absent from the U.S. friendlies against Canada and New Zealand due to a strained left groin and was replaced on the roster on Thursday by Cade Cowell. This injury adds…

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II will be assessed again in three months following surgery for a broken foot

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II drives while defended by Philadelphia 76ers forward KJ Martin during the first half of an NBA basketball game

Memphis forward GG Jackson II had surgery on Wednesday to fix the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, and the Grizzlies announced that Jackson’s condition will be re-evaluated in three months. The Grizzlies provided an…