When the United States men’s national team traveled to France for the 1998 World Cup, they did so with 16 Major League Soccer players on their 22-man roster. This was very much by design. MLS had kicked off in 1996 as a fulfilled promise made to Fifa by US Soccer for the right to host…
Manchester United will be without Harry Maguire for this weekend’s crunch clash against Chelsea in a major blow for the Red Devils, according to a new report. The 33-year-old defender was sent-off in controversial fashion in a frantic end to the 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth last month. Advertisement But United had hoped he would…
I continue my team previews for the 2026 NFL Draft with the Washington Commanders, who have the No. 7 overall pick in Round 1 in Pittsburgh next Thursday. And this is where things start to get tricky, because there was one pretty evident favorite to go in each of the first six picks of the…
The Dodgers are too good, and too rich. If the owners of other major league teams ultimately deem that combination so objectionable that they shut down the sport this winter because of it, they will risk a rupture in one of the greatest fan bases in American sports history. The four million tickets the Dodgers…
Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup and be out for at least nine months after he ruptured his Achilles tendon against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday night, a source close to the France international told ESPN. The Liverpool forward left the pitch on a stretcher and in tears after just 22…
Rohit Sharma skipped Mumbai Indians’ training session on Tuesday ahead of their clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Cricbuzz reported, raising questions over his availability for the match at the Wankhede Stadium. Rohit, who had walked off retired hurt during the game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, is dealing with a hamstring injury. He underwent…
The 2026 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, being published on Thursday, says that the game’s previous USP as a “refuge from realpolitik” has been poisoned by the growing politicisation of the sport under India’s “Orwellian” influence. The “Notes by the Editor” of the 163rd edition of the annual, targets India’s growing political influence over the game, saying,“Cricket…
HYDERABAD: Pacer Praful Hinge turned hero overnight on his IPL debut when the 24-year-old from Vidarbha became the first bowler in IPL history to claim three wickets in the first over. In his first over for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Hinge got rid of Rajasthan Royals’ dangerous opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel and Lhuan-dre Pretorius to reduce…
Apr 15, 2026, 03:48 AM ET AFC Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi has caught the eye of Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea, while Bayern Munich have been monitoring Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s winter grades | Women’s grades TRENDING…
Zimbabwe cricketer Sikandar Raza, who is currently playing for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, has responded to remarks earlier made by former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim. The comments date back to last year, when Imad spoke about Raza’s late arrival for the PSL 10 final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Raza…
