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Associated Press
3 hours ago
Lionel Messi says World Cup in Qatar will be his last
Associated Press - Debora Rey
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi has confirmed that the World Cup in Qatar next month will be the last of his career. The 35-year-old Argentina star will play in his fifth World Cup but is still seeking his first title at the showpiece tournament. “There’s some anxiety and nerves at the same time ... …
Bleacher Report
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Le'Veon Bell to Make Pro Boxing Debut vs. Uriah Hall on Jake Paul-Anderson Silva Card
Bleacher Report - Mike Chiari
Former All-Pro NFL running back Le'Veon Bell is scheduled to make his pro boxing debut later this month. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Bell will fight former UFC fighter Uriah Hall on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva event on Oct. 29 in Phoenix. Bell has one exhibition bout …
ESPN
8 hours ago
Players want NHL to increase diversity, anti-racism efforts
ESPN
For too long, Matt Dumba felt he was on his own dealing with racial taunts directed at him as a youngster growing up in Saskatchewan. It was no …
10 hours ago
NASCAR weekend schedule for Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval
nbcsports.com - Mike Hembree
NASCAR Cup Series drivers race on the road for the final time this season Sunday, as the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval course ends the playoffs’ …
18 hours ago
NASCAR penalizes Kevin Harvick's team for unapproved part modification
nbcsports.com
The Motormouths crew wonder if NASCAR was trying to send a message to Kevin Harvick with its penalty and offer their viewpoint on what went into the d
17 hours ago
USC's Caleb Williams humiliates DL who poured water on him on field, then on Twitter
reignoftroy.com - Evan Desai
During USC Football's game against the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, Devils' DL Nesta Jade Silvera poured water on Caleb Williams as he was …
14 hours ago
Verstappen needs 'perfect weekend' to win title
bbc.co.uk
Max Verstappen says he needs a "perfect weekend" if he is to clinch his second world title at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver will become champion if he wins Sunday's race and takes the point for fastest lap. In other circumstances, it depends on where Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red …
Sports Illustrated
16 hours ago
Royals Fire Manager Mike Matheny After Three Seasons
Sports Illustrated - Nick Selbe
Following Wednesday’s season finale, the Royals announced that manager Mike Matheny would not be returning for the 2023 season. Pitching Cal Eldred …
Associated Press
6 hours ago
LeBron in Vegas? He makes an expansion pitch to Adam Silver
Associated Press - Tim Reynolds, Ap Basketball Writer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James came to Las Vegas for a preseason game. And a pitch. James, who has spoken in the past about wanting to eventually own an NBA franchise — with Las Vegas on his mind — has sent another crystal-clear message to Commissioner Adam Silver, reminding him of his plans. “I know …
ESPN
18 hours ago
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell debuts for his new team
ESPN - Tim Bontemps
PHILADELPHIA -- Less than five weeks since being acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in a stunning blockbuster of a trade to cap a frenetic offseason …
Sports Illustrated
18 hours ago
Baker Mayfield Claps Back at Reporter in Regard to Tipped Passes
Sports Illustrated - Nick Selbe
Through four games, Baker Mayfield’s career with the Panthers is off to a rocky start. The team is 1-3, with the offense ranking last in the league …
ESPN
18 hours ago
Kansas City Royals fire manager Mike Matheny
ESPN
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred were fired by the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night, shortly after the …
19 hours ago
Djokovic near flawless to reach second round in Astana
nbcsports.com - Associated Press
ASTANA, Kazakhstan – Novak Djokovic delivered a near-flawless performance to ease into the second round of the Astana Open with a 6-1, 6-1 win over …
Sports Illustrated
19 hours ago
NWSL’s Red Stars Remove Embattled Owner as Chairman of Board
Sports Illustrated - Jelani Scott
The Chicago Red Stars announced Wednesday the club has voted to remove Arnim Whisler as chairman of the board amid the findings of an investigation …
19 hours ago
Clemson DBs Greene, Davis II sued by accident victim
nbcsports.com - Associated Press
CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson defensive backs Malcolm Greene and Fred Davis II are being sued by a U.S. postal worker whose car Davis collided with last …
21 hours ago
U.S. men’s gymnastics team named for world championships
nbcsports.com - OlympicTalk
Asher Hong, Colt Walker and world pommel horse champion Stephen Nedoroscik were named to the last three spots on the U.S. men’s gymnastics team for the …
The Spun
20 hours ago
Aaron Rodgers Was Hoping For A Different London Schedule
The Spun - Andrew Gould
The Green Bay Packers will travel to London to play the New York Giants this Sunday. Aaron Rodgers wishes the team journeyed across the pond …
UPROXX
19 hours ago
Draymond Green Reportedly Hit Jordan Poole In A Fight At Practice And Could Face Internal Discipline
UPROXX - Robby Kalland
The Golden State Warriors figured to be coming into the 2022-23 season with great vibes as the defending champs and most of their key players back for a title defense. That stood in stark contrast to some other hopeful West contenders that are dealing with serious clouds hanging over them. Most …
USA TODAY Sports
21 hours ago
Von Miller doing his best to recruit Odell Beckham Jr. to Buffalo Bills
USA TODAY Sports - Sal Maiorana
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is starting to think about where he'd like to sign, and Von Miller thinks the Buffalo Bills are the right team. Beckham Jr. is still recovering from the knee surgery that he needed after getting hurt in the Rams' Super Bowl triumph last February and is currently a …
ESPN
6 hours ago
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eye Benfica defender Antonio Silva
ESPN
The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's …
Associated Press
20 hours ago
Mattingly wins his last game as Marlins manager, tops Braves
Associated Press - Ap
MIAMI (AP) — Don Mattingly went out as a winner in his final game as Miami’s manager when rookie Peyton Burdick homered and drove in four runs to lead the Marlins over the NL East champion Atlanta Braves 12-9 on Wednesday. Matt Olson hit his 34th homer and Marcell Ozuna hit his 23rd for the Braves, …
The Spun
21 hours ago
Kyle Shanahan Was Asked About George Kittle's Production
The Spun - Andrew Gould
George Kittle has yet to get going this season. After missing the first two weeks with a groin injury, the San Francisco 49ers tight end has posted …
ESPN
21 hours ago
Twins' Luis Arraez tops Aaron Judge as AL batting champion
ESPN
CHICAGO -- Luis Arraez won the AL batting title, hitting a third-inning double after walking twice to finish the season at .316, and the Minnesota …
ESPN
1 day ago
Mets' Jeff McNeil wins NL batting title while sitting on bench in finale
ESPN
NEW YORK -- Jeff McNeil stayed on top without taking a swing. Nursing a four-point lead in the big league batting race, McNeil was not in the New York …
Sports Illustrated
23 hours ago
Chargers Star Austin Ekeler Is Not Happy With Madden NFL Football
Sports Illustrated - Wilton Jackson
Austin Ekeler has a bone to pick with Madden NFL 23. While advocating for his respect as an athlete, Ekeler is not fan of the game characterization of …
Sports Illustrated
1 day ago
Cole Beasley Retires After Two Games With Buccaneers
Sports Illustrated - Wilton Jackson
Cole Beasley is hanging up his cleats and ending his NFL career. The Buccaneers wide receiver has reportedly decided to retire from the NFL after 11 …
ESPN
1 day ago
Four fighters to watch from Season 6 of Dana White's Contender Series
ESPN
Just like in previous seasons, Season 6 of Dana White's Contender Series brought in MMA prospects from around the world, giving them a chance to make …
Bleacher Report
1 day ago
Steelers' Mike Tomlin Says Von Miller Is an Alien 'Visiting from Another Planet'
Bleacher Report - Tim Daniels
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin praised Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller ahead of the teams' Week 5 matchup. "He's Von Miller," Tomlin told reporters Tuesday. "Some guys are aliens visiting from another planet, you know, and that's just the reality of it. Man, in the National Football …
The New York Times
1 day ago
The Billionaire Trying to Turn Kazakhstan Into a Tennis Nation
The New York Times - Matthew Futterman
Casual tennis fans likely got their first glimpse of perhaps the most surprising rising power player in the sport at Wimbledon in July, when a dark-haired, superfan in a Panama hat and blue blazer embraced Elena Rybakina, the native Russian turned Kazakh who won the women’s singles …
1 day ago
Golf To Make Commonwealth Games Debut In 2026
golfmonthly.com - James Hibbitt
International Golf Federation (IGF) has confirmed that golf will make its debut at the Commonwealth Games for the first time in 2026, when the Games …
1 day ago
Giants not a true threat to Eagles, Cowboys in NFC East division
nbcsports.com
Ashley Nicole Moss explains why she doesn't believe in the New York Giants as true contenders for the NFC East crown despite a 3-1 start to the season

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