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…
Tyler Reddick was suffering from a stomach virus at Darlington while heading towards the NASCAR regular-season championship
Tyler Reddick was so sick at Darlington Speedway that he was worried he might not be able to finish the 500-mile race due to his stomach virus. But with the regular-season title on the line,…
Larson and Hendrick Motorsports are talking about a potential return to the Indianapolis 500 in 2025
Kyle Larson definitely wants to race in the Indianapolis 500 again next year. The agreement he and Hendrick Motorsports made with Arrow McLaren Racing was always planned as a two-year deal, but 2025 was an…
Caitlin Clark hits her 100th three-pointer and records a triple-double in the Indiana Fever’s 93-86 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks
Caitlin Clark became the quickest player in WNBA history to hit 100 three-pointers in a season and ended the game with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists for her second career triple-double as the…
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are a playoff squad with a strong desire for further success
Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides missed her team’s big playoff-clinching moment on Tuesday night because she was asleep. Rookie guard Caitlin Clark also watched the important game and then went to bed. For the WNBA’s…
Schwarber belts his 13th leadoff home run of the season for the Philadelphia Phillies, tying Soriano’s 2003 MLB record
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber hit his 13th leadoff home run of the season against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis on Wednesday, tying Alfonso Soriano’s 2003 major league record. Just a day after hitting…
Atlanta Braves’ Merrifield vents about unruly pitchers after being hit in the head
Whit Merrifield was fortunate not to be seriously hurt when a 95-mph fastball hit him in the head. However, the Atlanta Braves second baseman is furious about the current state of pitching in Major League…
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper exits the game in Toronto after getting hit on his left elbow by a pitch
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper left Wednesday’s game in Toronto after getting hit on the left elbow by a pitch. Harper grimaced in pain and held his elbow after being hit by a 92…
The Texas Rangers have placed shortstop Corey Seager on the injured list due to a hip problem that might potentially end his season
Corey Seager was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to discomfort in his right hip, which could potentially end his third season with the Texas Rangers. The decision was made before the…
Schwarber ties Soriano’s MLB record by hitting his 13th leadoff homer, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2
Kyle Schwarber tied a major league record by hitting his 13th leadoff home run of the season. Kody Clemens and J.T. Realmuto also homered as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on…
The New York Yankees will use a closer-by-committee approach following Clay Holmes’ most recent blown save
Clay Holmes will not be the Yankees’ automatic closer for now after he gave up a game-ending grand slam to the Texas Rangers, marking his major league-high 11th blown save of the season. Manager Aaron…
The Chicago Cubs have placed pitchers Justin Steele and Jorge López on the injured list
The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Justin Steele on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday due to tendinitis in his pitching elbow. This move came a day after Steele was removed from his start against Pittsburgh.…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to rejoin the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation next week following an injury-related absence of nearly three months
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will rejoin the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation next week after missing almost three months due to a right arm injury. Yamamoto is scheduled to start on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium against the…
Díaz blasted a 2-run homer to cap off an 8-run 4th inning, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 9-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins
Yandy Díaz hit a two-run homer during an eight-run fourth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays went on to defeat the Minnesota Twins 9-4 on Wednesday night. All eight runs came off Louie Varland (0-6),…
The Chicago White Sox end their 12-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory against Baltimore Orioles
Jonathan Cannon pitched into the sixth inning, and the Chicago White Sox hit three home runs to end their 12-game losing streak with an 8-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night. Nicky Lopez,…
Jonathan India starts a 9-run first inning with a long home run, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 12-5 rout of the Houston Astros
Jonathan India started Cincinnati’s nine-run first inning with a 436-foot home run, and the Reds easily won their second consecutive game against the Houston Astros, 12-5 on Wednesday night. The Reds quickly took charge against…
Imanaga and two relievers team up for a no-hitter, guiding the Cubs to a 12-0 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates
Shota Imanaga was not upset when he was taken out after seven innings without allowing any hits and throwing 95 pitches. “He actually didn’t know he had a no-hitter going at all, which is funny,”…
Xavier Edwards’ single with an RBI in the 10th inning lifts the Miami Marlins to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals
Xavier Edwards hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, leading the Miami Marlins to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. With an automatic runner on base, Griffin Conine moved to…
Jarred Kelenic’s three-run home run powers the Atlanta Braves to a 5-2 victory against the Colorado Rockies
Jarred Kelenic hit a three-run home run, and the Atlanta Braves kept their strong performance against the Colorado Rockies going with a 5-2 win on Wednesday night. The Braves stayed half a game ahead of…
The Chicago White Sox appeared transformed as they ended their 12-game losing streak with a victory against the Baltimore Orioles
Wins have been hard to come by this season for the Chicago White Sox. At least they’ll get some extra time to enjoy this one. Jonathan Cannon pitched into the sixth inning, and Nicky Lopez,…
Pham’s initial home run for the Kansas City Royals secures a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians and ends a seven-game losing streak
Tommy Pham hit his first home run for Kansas City, a three-run shot that broke the tie during a four-run fourth inning. This helped the Royals end a tough seven-game losing streak with a 4-1…
Jesse Winker blasted a grand slam, leading the New York Mets to a 8-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox
Jesse Winker hit his fifth career grand slam, Phil Maton escaped a tough spot in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets continued their strong performance with a 8-3 win over the Boston Red…
Baker hits a single in the 10th inning to secure the St. Louis Cardinals’ second consecutive extra-inning victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, 3-2
Luken Baker hit a single with two outs in the 10th inning to bring in the winning run and give the St. Louis Cardinals a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. The…
Langford plays a crucial role for the second consecutive night as the Texas Rangers defeat the New York Yankees 10-6 to secure the series
Rookie Wyatt Langford had three hits, scored three runs, and drove in two runs after hitting a game-ending grand slam against the Yankees the night before. The Texas Rangers defeated New York again 10-6 on…
The Los Angeles Dodgers, who lead MLB, suffered a 10-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, who hit three home runs
Mickey Moniak hit a three-run homer, and Griffin Canning pitched 6 2/3 strong innings in the Los Angeles Angels’ 10-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 4,…
Luis Urías hits a home run and drives in 4 runs as the Seattle Mariners trounce the Oakland Athletics 16-3
Mitch Garver and Luis Urías each drove in four runs, George Kirby struck out nine in six innings, and the Seattle Mariners defeated the Oakland Athletics 16-3 on Wednesday night. Seattle, which was 5 1/2…
Zac Gallen pitched 6 no-hit innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks managed to secure a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants
Zac Gallen pitched six hitless innings, earning his 50th career win, and the Arizona Diamondbacks managed to hold off the San Francisco Giants for a 6-4 win on Wednesday night. Gallen (11-6) struck out eight…
Fernando Tatis Jr. delivered a game-winning single in the 10th inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 6-5 win against the Detroit Tigers
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit an RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 6-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. In his second game back…
Third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants have reached a $151 million, 6-year deal covering the 2025 to 2030 seasons
Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman agreed on Wednesday to a $151 million, six-year contract with the San Francisco Giants for the 2025-30 seasons, forgoing his chance to become a free agent after this year.…
Aaron Judge and the struggling New York Yankees are concentrating on their potential future achievements rather than their current struggles
Aaron Judge hasn’t hit a home run in nine games for the first time this season, and the New York Yankees are under .500 for the equivalent of half a season. Even though Judge leads…
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin will be on the field for the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals
Although it was challenging for Damar Hamlin to face his many fears last year while working to return to football after a near-death experience, the Buffalo Bills safety wouldn’t change anything now. Hamlin believes that…
Patrick Surtain II of the Denver Broncos has signed a new contract valued at $24 million annually
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II had a significant day, becoming the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history and earning his first captain title as a professional on Wednesday. “Signed, sealed, delivered,” Surtain said with…