Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s next two World Cup qualifiers due to an injury. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced his 28-man squad on Monday for the matches against Chile on September 5 and Colombia five…
Bayern Munich will be without Croatia defender Josip Stanišić for several weeks due to a knee injury
Bayern Munich and Croatia defender Josip Stanišić will miss the start of the Bundesliga season due to a knee injury, the club announced on Tuesday. Stanišić tore a ligament in his right knee during a…
Monaco has signed Netherlands defender Jordan Teze from PSV Eindhoven as they prepare for their return to the Champions League
Monaco signed Netherlands defender Jordan Teze on Tuesday, bringing in Champions League experience as they get ready to return to the competition. Teze signed a five-year contract with Monaco, which reportedly will pay PSV Eindhoven…
Virginia Tech is hopeful about 2024 with a seasoned team guided by quarterback Kyron Drones
After getting engaged to his longtime girlfriend earlier this summer, Jaylin Lane knows he’ll be getting a wedding ring in the future. In the meantime, the senior Virginia Tech wide receiver wants to secure a…
Stanford aims to recover from three consecutive seasons with nine losses as they make their debut in the ACC
After three straight seasons with nine losses, Stanford has bigger issues to address in coach Troy Taylor’s second year than just the new opponents and extra travel that come with joining the ACC. The Cardinal…
New Boston College coach Bill O’Brien brings a wealth of experience, vibrant energy, and thrilling enthusiasm to The Heights
New Boston College coach Bill O’Brien stood in the middle of the practice facility, surrounded by his players, and loudly reminded them that it’s time to believe they can beat anyone. “That’s the kind of…
Oklahoma State’s Gundy tells players: “Tell your agent to stop calling us and asking for more money.”
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is fed up with the distractions caused by the new aspects of college football. With the transfer portal and name, image, and likeness deals causing issues, Gundy has set clear…
Miller Moss earns the starting quarterback position at No. 23 USC, with the challenge of following Caleb Williams
Miller Moss has been named the starting quarterback at No. 23 Southern California, taking over from 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams. Moss, a redshirt junior from Los Angeles, competed…
No. 15 Tennessee is set to build on coach Josh Heupel’s achievements as he enters his fourth season
It’s time for coach Josh Heupel and No. 15 Tennessee to show they can keep up. They need to compete not just with the stronger Southeastern Conference but also with other successful programs on campus.…
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer stands out from the rest: He truly likes his Gamecocks
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer is confident in his team, even if not many others are. The Gamecocks’ fourth-year coach had been improving with two winning seasons and high hopes for a breakthrough year with…
National title or nothing: No. 1 Georgia starts the season in a well-known position
Georgia starts the season as No. 1, and anything less than winning a third national title in four years will be seen as a letdown. Pressure? Not really. Coach Kirby Smart has created a program…
Auburn is hoping for better offensive performance with the addition of new playmakers while keeping the same quarterback
Hugh Freeze has improved Auburn’s offensive talent through recruiting and has taken back the play calling duties. Known for his offensive skills, Freeze is hoping this will lead to much better results after a debut…
No. 16 Oklahoma is eager to start its first season in the Southeastern Conference
The Sooners are finally joining the Southeastern Conference after years of dominating the Big 12. They have a new defensive coordinator, Zac Alley, and new co-offensive coordinators, Seth Littrell and Joe Jon Finley. They are…
Kentucky and Stoops are counting on defensive depth and a faster offense to keep the Wildcats competitive in the expanded SEC
Kentucky faces a big challenge if it wants to rise above the middle of an expanded Southeastern Conference, now stronger with the addition of two major college football teams. Coach Mark Stoops is hoping that…
SEC ready: The Texas Longhorns enter the new league with a strong focus on winning from the star
The new conference logo is on the field. The summer campus party was a success. New chants of “S-E-C, S-E-C!” are spot on, and a historic rival is back on the schedule. Now it’s time…
Following an 11-win season last year, Missouri is now aiming for a spot in the college football playoff
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III made it clear how high the expectations are in Columbia this season for the 11th-ranked Tigers. “What I’m trying to do this year that I haven’t done,” he said,…
Coach Clark Lea and Vanderbilt are working to close the gap in the increasingly competitive SEC
Clark Lea realized he needed to make big changes to help his Vanderbilt Commodores compete in a larger and more challenging Southeastern Conference. Entering his fourth season, Lea put his alma mater through a major…
The DeBoer era is about to start at Alabama, where the defending SEC champions are facing their usual high expectations
A lot has changed at Alabama since Jalen Milroe ran into a wall of Michigan defenders in the Rose Bowl, but the expectations remain the same. Nick Saban won’t be coaching the team anymore. The…
Kiffin and No. 6 Ole Miss are working to sidestep the pitfalls of high expectations, often referred to as ‘rat poison.’
Lane Kiffin is used to being part of a top-ranked team with lots of talent and big expectations. At Mississippi, though, this level of hype is new. Usually, the team hasn’t had to deal with…
Tyler Reddick secures his second NASCAR Cup win of 2024 by triumphing in the rain-delayed race at Michigan
Tyler Reddick concluded a difficult week with his second NASCAR Cup Series win this year. Just three days before his victory at Michigan International Speedway on Monday, Reddick’s mentor, Scott Bloomquist, died in a plane…
Stephon Gilmore joins the Minnesota Vikings, marking the latest and most significant addition to a cornerback group in need of improvement
TheMinnesota Vikings have finally put together a strong group of cornerbacks after facing several challenges. Stephon Gilmore is the latest and most significant addition. “A lot of guys came up to me already, asking me…
Jayden Daniels has been named the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels has been chosen as the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders. Coach Dan Quinn announced on Monday that Daniels will be the starter after observing him through two preseason games and several joint…
The NFL says it is ‘not likely’ that the touchback on kickoffs will be moved to the 35-yard line this season
The NFL’s new dynamic kickoff rule is meeting its goals in the preseason by increasing the rate of kick returns and the chance of big plays, following years of rising touchbacks. It’s still unclear if…
New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams aims to make progress in his recovery and participate in team drills next week
Mike Williams is getting closer to being fully ready to play for the New York Jets. The experienced wide receiver was taken off the physically unable to perform list on Aug. 7 and has since…
Miami Dolphins’ Tagovailoa says McDaniel helped build him up after Flores had torn him down as a young NFL quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa made it clear that he enjoys playing for Mike McDaniel much more than he did for Brian Flores. After recently signing a four-year contract extension, Tagovailoa said he values McDaniel’s positive coaching approach,…
Josh Johnson’s strong performance in the preseason game was a positive sign for the Baltimore Ravens, should they need a backup quarterback
If Lamar Jackson were to get injured, the Baltimore Ravens would face a significant challenge. Josh Johnson’s role would be to help manage that situation. At 38 years old, Johnson is now Jackson’s main backup…
Injuries keep piling up for the Buffalo Bills as Samuel, Valdes-Scantling, Hamlin, and Trubisky are all sidelined
The Buffalo Bills are heading into the regular season with an increasing number of injured players, including receivers Curtis Samuel and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, safety Damar Hamlin, and backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. On Monday, Coach Sean…
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be sidelined once more for the Atlanta Falcons’ final preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars
Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has played in just one preseason game for the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Raheem Morris feels that’s enough. Penix, who was the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft and is…
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is back on the practice field after a two-week absence due to a foot injury
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert practiced on Monday for the first time since July 31. Herbert had been wearing a walking boot for two weeks due to an injury to the plantar fascia in…
Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald is seeking defensive improvements as the team heads into their final preseason game
After a four-day visit to Nashville that included joint practices and a 16-15 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said his team has a lot of areas to improve.…
The Atlanta Braves suffer another significant setback as third baseman Austin Riley is expected to be out for 6-8 weeks due to a broken hand
The Atlanta Braves, already struggling with injuries, received more bad news on Monday. Third baseman Austin Riley will be out for at least the rest of the regular season after breaking his right hand. Riley…
The AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians have put right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb on the 15-day injured list due to a broken nail
Alex Cobb was put on the 15-day injured list on Monday by the Cleveland Guardians due to a broken nail, adding to the team’s rotation troubles. Cobb, who was acquired from San Francisco in a…
Houston Astros’s Justin Verlander is set to come off the injured list and make his first start since June 9 on Wednesday against Boston
Houston’s Justin Verlander is set to come off the injured list and start the last game of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. “It’s big getting JV on the mound. It’s…
The Pittsburgh Pirates have put third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes on the injured list and called up utility player Billy McKinney
The Pittsburgh Pirates have put third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10-day injured list due to lower back inflammation. Hayes, who won a Gold Glove last year, has had difficulty hitting for power this season.…
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte placed on injured list after worsening sprained ankle
After playing with a sprained left ankle for eight days, Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte was taken off the active roster on Monday. The Diamondbacks placed Marte on the 10-day injured list ahead…
Del Castillo keeps up his hot streak with a grand slam and 6 RBIs, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-6 win over the Miami Marlins
Rookie Adrian Del Castillo hit his first career grand slam and drove in six runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-6 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday night. Del Castillo, a Miami…
Fan favorite Justin Turner returns to Los Angeles Dodgers Stadium for the first time as a member of the Seattle Mariners
Justin Turner returned to Dodger Stadium on Monday night for the first time since leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022, after spending nine years with the team and winning a World Series as their…
Steer and Friedl contribute to the Cincinnati Reds’ 6-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays
Spencer Steer hit a go-ahead RBI double during a four-run sixth inning, and the Reds defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 on Monday night to end a three-game losing streak. TJ Friedl, with three hits…
Alvarez’s home run in the ninth inning secures a 4-3 victory for the New York Mets over the Baltimore Orioles
Francisco Alvarez broke out of his slump with a solo home run and one out in the ninth inning, giving the New York Mets a 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night. J.D.…
DeJong hits a two-run home run, and Lugo delivers seven strong innings as the Kansas City Royals defeat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 for their fifth consecutive win
Paul DeJong hit a two-run home run, and Seth Lugo pitched seven strong innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Monday night, extending their winning streak to five games.…
Corey Seager hits two home runs as the Texas Rangers defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3
Corey Seager hit two home runs and drove in four runs, leading the Texas Rangers to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Seager’s nine home runs in August tie him for…
Diaz hits a home run in the ninth inning to give the Houston Astros a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox
Yainer Diaz hit a go-ahead solo home run with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. The Astros evened…
Merrill hits a three-run double, leading the San Diego Padres to a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run double, Michael King pitched six strong innings, and the San Diego Padres defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-3 on Monday night in a matchup of playoff contenders. San Diego (71-55) bounced…
Matt Chapman hits a home run in the 6th inning as the San Francisco Giants defeat the Chicago White Sox 5-3
Matt Chapman hit his 20th home run, Kyle Harrison pitched six strong innings, and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Monday night. Harrison (7-5) gave up just one run and…
JJ Bleday hits a home run and Joe Boyle pitches six innings as the Oakland Athletics defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0
JJ Bleday hit a two-run home run, Joe Boyle pitched six strong innings, and the Oakland A’s defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 on Monday night. Bleday hit his 16th home run in the first…
Gavin Stone racks up 10 strikeouts as the Los Angeles Dodgers secure a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Justin Turner’s return to Los Angeles
Gavin Stone struck out a career-high 10 batters over seven innings, while Gavin Lux and Max Muncy hit home runs in the seventh inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-0 victory over the…
Ohtani Poised to Join Exclusive 40-40 Club This Season, Eyes Historic Milestone
Shohei Ohtani is on the verge of making Major League Baseball history by becoming the sixth player to join the prestigious 40-40 club, which consists of hitting 40 home runs and stealing 40 bases in…
Braves Lose Austin Riley for the Season After Hand Injury, Complicating Playoff Push
The Atlanta Braves have suffered another significant setback as third baseman Austin Riley is set to miss the remainder of the regular season after breaking his right hand. Riley was injured when he was hit…
49ers’ Brock Purdy Faces Challenges in Preseason Debut Amid Offensive Line Issues
The anticipation surrounding Brock Purdy’s preseason debut with the San Francisco 49ers quickly diminished as he faced significant pressure from the opposing defense. Despite the excitement of seeing Purdy on the field, he was forced…
Commanders Tap Jayden Daniels as Starting QB After Impressive Preseason Showing
The Washington Commanders have officially named Jayden Daniels as their starting quarterback, a move that had been anticipated since the NFL draft. Commanders coach Dan Quinn confirmed the decision, noting that while Daniels had been…