Parker Meadows hit a grand slam on a full count with two outs in the ninth inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night. Meadows’ home…
Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is not included among the candidates for soccer’s top individual award
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
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…
The soccer players’ union releases a report on player workload that backs legal actions against FIFA
Julian Alvarez was included in 83 match-day squads last season. Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and Phil Foden participated in 72 games. Cristian Romero traveled more than 160,000 kilometers for international matches. In contrast, Erling Haaland…
Australia was surprised by Bahrain, and the Palestinians held off the Koreans in World Cup qualifying
Australia suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat to Bahrain at home in the opening match of the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying on Thursday. At the same time, South Korea was held to a…
Reyna will not play in the US games against Canada and New Zealand due to a groin injury and will be replaced by Cowell
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…
Mbappé might encounter an unfriendly crowd when France plays against Italy in the Nations League
Kylian Mbappé says he isn’t concerned about how he will be received when he returns to the Paris Saint-Germain pitch on Friday. The French star is back in his home country with the national team…
Angel Gomes took a chance by leaving Manchester United, and it seems that the decision has been beneficial for him
As a young player at Manchester United, Angel Gomes was expected to become a star for both his club and country. However, his path to joining England’s national team has been challenging. To start with,…
ACC schools have a new way to boost their revenue: Winning in the postseason
The Atlantic Coast Conference has spent a lot of time trying to find extra money to close the gap with the Big Ten and Southeastern conferences. The conference hopes that a new way of splitting…
LSU running back John Emery, who has had a tough run of luck, is set to miss more time due to an ACL tear
LSU running back John Emery has a torn ACL that will keep him out for the rest of his sixth season with the No. 18 Tigers, according to a source who spoke to The Associated…
Florida will rely on quarterback DJ Lagway for their game against Samford, as Graham Mertz is out with a concussion
Florida will likely be without quarterback Graham Mertz for their game against Samford on Saturday night, giving highly-regarded freshman DJ Lagway a chance to make his first career start. Mertz was taken out of last…
Under pressure Florida coach Billy Napier clears up remarks about ‘some guy in his basement’
Florida coach Billy Napier, who has been under a lot of pressure, has clarified his earlier remarks about “some guy in his basement,” calling it a “terrible choice of words.” Napier faced criticism for his…
No. 25 Clemson aims to silence its critics and secure a victory against the challenging opponent Appalachian State
With the criticism and calls for change surrounding him, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he is focusing on one goal — helping the 25th-ranked Tigers reach their full potential. This process begins with their game…
Quarterback Nico Iamaleava and the 14th-ranked Volunteers aim to carry their momentum into their game against No. 24 NC State
Quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s standout performance in Tennessee’s season opener has the 14th-ranked Volunteers feeling confident as they head into their game against No. 24 North Carolina State on Saturday night. Coach Josh Heupel is warning…
A major matchup at the Big House as No. 4 Texas travels to face No. 10 Michigan in their first regular-season meeting
Michigan’s Davis Warren may not have the same experience as Texas quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning. However, Warren’s journey is quite remarkable as he gets ready to start against the third-ranked Longhorns on Saturday.…
With a challenging schedule coming up, No. 1 Georgia faces a straightforward game against FCS opponent Tennessee Tech
With a tough schedule ahead, this is an opportunity for No. 1 Georgia to make some adjustments. You could call it an easy practice game. The Bulldogs (1-0) will play their home opener on Saturday…
The Cyclones are set to face the No. 21 Hawkeyes in the CyHawk matchup. Ferentz comments that the rivalry is ‘undervalued’ beyond Iowa
From the Missouri River to the Mississippi River and the 310 miles in between in Iowa, Saturday is a big day for college football fans. Iowa State will play against No. 21 Iowa in the…
With tough odds against No. 12 Miami, Florida A&M views the matchup as a valuable chance
Few people outside of Florida likely believe that No. 12 Miami will face much trouble against Florida A&M this weekend. The reason is clear: A Power 4 school playing against an FCS school almost always…
Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II will be assessed again in three months following surgery for a broken foot
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…
Top-seeded Jannik Sinner defeats Daniil Medvedev to advance to the semifinals
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner used an aggressive style, rushing the net frequently, to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time. He defeated 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev with scores of 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 on…