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Despite winning all there is to win in soccer, sometimes even the GOAT can lose his cool in the heat of competition. Lionel Messi faces a potential fine from Major League Soccer after swiping at the head of Philadelphia Union forward Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw at Subaru Park. Video from Wednesday shows Messi tapping Sullivan on the back of the head during a confrontation. According to MLS […]

According to the odds, LeBron James is expected to accomplish another career first this upcoming season. For the first time ever, he will average fewer than 20 points per game. Now, that's just a projection, as opposed to a sure thing. As of Aug. 20, DraftKings Sportsbook has James at -160 to average 18+ points per game next season, and at +180 to average 20+ points, meaning he's favored to […]

There might be no position that's tougher to play in the NFL than cornerback. Oftentimes, cornerbacks are tasked with having to stop opposing receivers by themselves, being forced to be in lockstep with them for a few seconds and potentially swatting the ball away. So, which cornerbacks are the best at holding their own against opposing wide receivers? We ranked the 10 best cornerbacks in the NFL ahead of the […]

At training camps around the NFL, the whistle is a powerful instrument, keeping practice on time and orderly. But it’s not the whistle that builds culture. It’s not the whistle that teaches skills. It’s not even the coach himself, necessarily. It’s the repetition of targeted drills. Of course, there are an infinite number of football drills. But the right drill can instill toughness alongside technique. The right drill can create […]

Sweeps. Lots of sweeps. As well as a home run that was and another that wasn't. Wednesday's MLB action provided all that and much more. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Not only were there loads of sweeps on Wednesday as series concluded, but they had postseason race implications. What a treat! Unless the team you were rooting for was on the wrong […]

Several athletes, including some who signed contracts with NFL teams, were granted a temporary restraining order by a Louisiana court that would make them eligible to return to college athletics, ESPN reported Wednesday. NFL teams are deep into training camp, and rosters have to be cut to 53 players by Aug. 30. Many who don't make those clubs could look for a fallback plan in college football, barring a successful […]

The Washington Nationals visit the Texas Rangers on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 8:05 p.m. ET from Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX. The Texas Rangers enter at 62-65, while the Washington Nationals sit at 61-67. Jacob deGrom (8-8, 3.95 ERA in 120.2 innings) takes the mound for the Rangers, opposed by Andrew Alvarez (2-4, 3.72 ERA in 75 innings). The Nationals bring an active running game into this contest with […]

Wednesday in the NFL brought us a little bit of everything. Vita Vea and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended their contract dilemma, agreeing to a deal that will make the defensive tackle among the highest-paid players at his position. In terms of on-field matters, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots had a competitive joint practice just months after the teams agreed to the A.J. Brown trade. There's also plenty […]

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — If you didn’t know Daniel Jones was coming off a major injury, there’s nothing that would’ve told you otherwise. That was my big takeaway watching the Colts quarterback at training camp Wednesday, when Indianapolis hosted the first of two joint practices with the Atlanta Falcons. Whether it was dropping back in individual drills or taking snaps under center or in the shotgun in team periods, Jones looked […]