When Alexis Mac Allister returned to his day job, he was greeted with a standing ovation, an Argentinian flag and a line of strategically placed cannons that showered him with sparkles of blue, white and gold. Even his Premier League team, Brighton, took issue with being tasked with lifting a replica World Cup trophy. Few […]
2023 March Madness Live Updates: Tennessee vs. Florida Atlantic Score, NCAA Tournament Highlights and Bracket
Bill Clingan didn’t want to go to the pub. At 29, he’d pretty much finished the whole scene, and on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the last thing he wanted to do was hit up a local watering hole that was sure to be thronged with people. Even worse, his friends have chosen perhaps his least […]
Extending the bidding process for Manchester United for Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have more time to bid for Manchester United after Wednesday’s deadline was extended in the club’s second round of bidding. The only bidders to announce an interest in United had to submit their second round bids before the Wednesday deadline of 9pm UK (5pm ET). […]
Chicago Blackhawks will not be wearing Pride jerseys
News agency8:44 p.m. ET2 minutes to read CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed jerseys ahead of Sunday’s Pride Night game against the visiting Vancouver Canucks due to security concerns involving a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQIA+ rights in the country. The decision was made by the […]
Russia and Belarus were banned from participating in the ice hockey tournament next season
News agency12:56 p.m. ET1 minute to read ZURICH – The International Ice Hockey Federation on Wednesday excluded the teams of Russia and Belarus from all of its world championships next season, including the women’s event in the United States. The IIHF cited security concerns for players, competitors’ staff and fans—due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—to […]
Paul helped George off the court after an apparent knee injury to the Thunder-Clippers
Not what the Clippers wanted to see as the regular season ended after only a few weeks. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Clippers are holding their breath after Paul George exited Tuesday’s game with an apparent knee injury. The All-Star winger went down awkwardly after colliding his leg with Oklahoma City Thunder […]
Michigan beats Ohio State for ESPN 300 RB Jordan Marshall
Tom Van HarenESPN staff writer6:48 p.m. ET1 minute to read Michigan took advantage of Ohio State on its recruiting trail and earned an ESPN 300 commitment running back from Jordan Marshall on Tuesday. Marshall is the 198th overall prospect and the 9th recruit in Ohio. It was a big target for Ohio State within the […]
San Diego signs 15-year-old Parkinas, the youngest player in the NFL
Cesar Hernandez11:30 a.m. ET2 minutes to read Melanie Barkenas has played in various levels of the youth structure of the United States women’s national team.San Diego Wave San Diego Wave On Tuesday, the club announced the signing of 15-year-old striker Melanie Parkinas on a three-year contract, making her the youngest player to sign a professional […]
Magic Johnson joins Josh Harris’ bid to buy the Commanders
Comment on this story comment NBA star Irvin “Magic” Johnson has joined the investment group led by Josh Harris that is trying to buy the Washington Chiefs from owner Daniel Snyder, according to a person familiar with his involvement. Johnson’s addition to the Harris group comes as top bidders try to reach an agreement with […]
Seahawks version of Al Woods
A respected player on the field and a person off it, Woods was voted one of two Seattle defensive captains in 2022 along with safety Quandre Diggs. “It feels really good to see that happen for him,” defensive coordinator Clint Hurt said in September after Woods was elected captain. “He’s a man’s man. When you’re […]