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MLB insider takes shots at Red Sox ownership ahead of MLB trade deadline

Ken Rosenthal assesses Boston's position heading into MLB trade deadline season.

Christian Horner takes aim at Jos Verstappen and Mercedes in fiery press conference

Christian Horner was taking no prisoners in the press conference in Austria.

Top six named for each country in NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off

Matthew Tkachuk and Connor McDavid just finished an epic battle in the Stanley Cup Finals and will be on opposite sides again during the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, the NHL announced Friday. The United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland will compete in the tournament scheduled to take place at Montreal and Boston from Feb. 12-20. Tkachuk of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers was among the

MLB All-Star predictions: 5 Dodgers make the team, 1 snubbed

The Dodgers are represented in every position group of the Athletic's MLB All-Star predictions.

ESPN analysts spark fan fury after claiming NBA needs 'more black nepotism' in the wake of Bronny-LeBron James Lakers link-up

Bronny James was selected by his dad's team with the 55th overall pick in the second round of the draft on Thursday night - a seismic moment which left the 19-year-old overcome with emotion.

F1 starting grid: What is the grid order for the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix sprint race?

Here is where everyone will start for the sprint race at the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix.

2024 NBA draft grades for all 30 teams: Who hit the jackpot?

While some teams improved, others made head-scratching choices. USA TODAY Sports grades how all 30 teams did in the draft.

Phillies lose pair of All-Stars to injury, but did they avoid the worst?

Thursday night looked like a disaster for the first-place Philadelphia Phillies when two All-Stars left the game, but according to team sources, the worst may have been avoided.

Pacers center to decline option after putting in career year

Pacers center Jalen Smith will attempt to cash in on his career-best season.

NBA draft winners and losers: Zach Edey, Spurs, France big winners; Trail Blazers (too) loaded

Zach Edey, considered a late NBA first-round draft pick in most mocks, tapped by the Memphis Grizzlies at No. 9. Winners and losers from round one.

Barcelona register 2 more players but Hansi Flick and Vitor Roque still left out

Barcelona register two more players but still need to finalise both Hansi Flick and Vitor Roque.

Warriors, 12-time All-Star agree to push guarantee date back two days

The move will give Golden State a couple more days to continue exploring trades involving his expiring contract.

Christian Horner weighs in on Daniel Ricciardo future after Helmut Marko hint

Is Daniel Ricciardo in danger of losing his seat at RB? Christian Horner and Peter Bayer have addressed the possibility...

Red Sox get rookie SS back in lineup vs. Padres

Boston gets two of their best players back for Friday's game.

Christian Horner at centre of new Red Bull internal row as F1 champion Max Verstappen's dad Jos tells him 'say it to my face' over how he 'tried to force him out of their Legends Parade'

Jos Verstappen has reportedly renewed his bitter feud with Christian Horner just days after his son Max committed his future to the Red Bull team for 2025.

Opinion: The look of the USWNT Olympic Team is a cause for celebration

The USWNT will look a lot different than usual in Paris for the Olympics, and that’s something really special

Austrian GP: Max Verstappen claims pole as Charles Leclerc fumbles in Sprint Qualy

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris set up another front row tussle...

Pat McAfee rips ESPN for award decision

Pat McAfee ripped ESPN for announcing Prince Harry will be honored at the 2024 ESPY Awards, seemingly without ever checking to see why they were honoring him. Thursday morning, ESPN announced Prince Harry will be the recipient of The Pat Tillman Award for Service. Friday afternoon, McAfee mocked ESPN for the decision. “A lot of Read more... The post Pat McAfee accuses ESPN of ‘trying to piss people off’ by honoring Prince Harry with Pat Tillman...

Cowboys defender named Dallas' potential breakout player for 2024

In a recent article naming one potential breakout player for every NFL team, PFN chose linebacker DeMarvion Overshown for the Dallas Cowboys. But was that the right choice? We break it all down.

A Braves-Rangers trade to give Phillies a taste of their own medicine

The Atlanta Braves could strike back at their rival Philadelphia Phillies by acquiring a key player from the Texas Rangers.

Canucks will allow surprise postseason standout to hit free agency

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov surprised on offense during the postseason. He'll be taking his heroics elsewhere, now.

Notable People who died in 2024

Emma Raducanu and Fran Jones visit Oxford colleges as pair weigh up further education

Emma Raducanu is eyeing up a future as a University of Oxford student, according to her friend and fellow tennis professional Fran Jones, who recently spent a day touring Oxford’s colleges with her. In between the grass-court events at Nottingham and Eastbourne, Raducanu posted photographs of the visit on her Instagram page, featuring not only a vi...

NFL potentially sticks Las Vegas Raiders with massive $449 million bill

After a jury ruled against the league in the NFL Sunday Ticket case, the Las Vegas Raiders and the other 31teams could be left with a staggering bill that is worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons Agree On Post-NBA Draft Trade

Less than 24 hours after the NBA Draft came to a close, the Dallas Mavericks dealt shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons. The Mavericks are sending Hardaway and three second-round picks to the Pistons in exchange for Quentin Grimes. From a financial standpoint, this move is a ...

Lamine Yamal discovers his school exam results while on national team duty at Euro 2024... after Spain wonderkid, 16, was seen doing his homework while at the tournament

Yamal has been one of the stars of the tournament in Germany thus far, having impressed with his performances during Spain's unbeaten group stage run.

UEFA referees' chief explains why Scotland weren't awarded a penalty in Hungary controversy

UEFA referees' chief explains why Scotland weren't awarded a penalty in Hungary controversy - Roberto Rosetti suggests furious Scots were fortunate not to concede spot-kick of their own in Group A finale

UEFA's referee chief backs controversial decision to deny Scotland penalty in defeat to Hungary as he states that Stuart Armstrong 'initiated the contact'

UEFA managing director for refereeing Roberto Rosetti has defended the decision not to award Scotland a penalty during their heartbreaking defeat to Hungary on Sunday.

Bears player does not hold back on Caleb Williams

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has not been with the team all that long after he was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft in April, but it sounds like he is already making an impression on his teammates. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Chicago Bears tight Read more... The post Bears player does not hold back on Caleb Williams appeared first on Next Impulse Sports.

UEFA make official ruling on Anthony Taylor and Stuart Attwell after the Premier League referees controversially ruled out a would-be winner for the Netherlands against France

Anthony Taylor was prompted by his assistant to commence a check for offside with fellow Premier League official Stuart Attwell on VAR.

Recent history may provide harrowing omen for New York Yankees amid brutal slide

The New York Yankees are in a bad way right now after an incredible start, but this isn't the first time we've seen it.

Knicks, Nets among teams that need to make trades after NBA Draft, but before free agency frenzy begins

These teams still have work to do

Euro 2024: Last-16 fixtures, results, knockout schedule, group standings

Euro 2024: Last-16 fixtures, results, knockout schedule, group standings - Knockout stages are now set for Euro 2024

Oilers extend backup goalie, defenseman

The Oilers have extended a pair of depth players.

Conor Coady reveals Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson made a HUGE attempt to convince Jude Bellingham to join Liverpool before his move to Real Madrid adding the Reds pair 'man marked' him

Liverpool were huge admirers of Bellingham having tracked him for a long period during his time at Borussia Dortmund, and Jurgen Klopp uncharastically even ran his praises.

The man behind Bryson's Avoda irons: 'It’s been an unbelievable few months'

Eighteen months ago, Tom Bailey was just trying to solve golf problems for himself, including teaching DP World Tour players, while also embarking on a club design journey that really was about finding clubs that might make him, and only him, play better golf. Then Bailey, the founder of Avoda Golf, hit upon the idea that the face of an iron might ...

Another W15 breakthrough as Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes have ‘cracked it’

"Time will tell but I think we cracked something..."

Blues trade for Blue Jackets winger, extend him

The 24-year-old is coming off a triumphant return to North America after spending the 2022-23 season on personal leave, suiting up on loan to the Swiss National League to be closer to his family in France.

F1 Austrian GP: Verstappen leads FP1 despite causing red flag

World champion fires warning shot despite stopping on track

Harry Redknapp interview: ‘When it comes to Gareth Southgate, I share Graham Taylor's view’

Harry Redknapp interview: ‘When it comes to Gareth Southgate, I share Graham Taylor's view’ - Exclusive interview: Redknapp on Southgate’s reign and England’s Euros so far

Phillies hurler heads to IL, creating spot in rotation for 'poised' rookie

The Philadelphia Phillies sent their fifth starter to the injured list on Thursday, but a talented rookie is about to get the opportunity of a lifetime.

How is 15-year-old Miles Russell faring at the Rocket Mortgage Classic?

Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., became the ninth-youngest player to tee it up in a PGA Tour event on Thursday when he shot 2-over-par 74 in the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club. If he had anxiety it didn't show much when…

Lewis Hamilton rues ‘disastrous’ Austrian GP sprint qualifying after ‘very bad laps’

A 'disastrous' Austrian Grand Prix sprint qualifying session saw Lewis Hamilton qualify in sixth place after an off-track SQ1 excursion

Toto Wolff responds to Max Verstappen’s ‘that’s what I said’ 2025 Red Bull claim

"I don't think he clearly said yes..."

Max Verstappen avoids a penalty after pre-race weekend investigation

"No penalty is applied."

Braves could acquire four-time Gold Glove Award winner to boost outfield

The Atlanta Braves certainly will be busy this summer around the trade deadline and should be considering all options.

Aaron Rodgers is 'BACK on US soil and has been working out in LA' after his 'unexcused' trip to Egypt left New York Jets furious

Rodgers, 40, did not show for all three days of the Jets' minicamp earlier this month, with the Hall of Fame quarterback facing over $100,000 in fines after his absence was not approved.

Celtics reportedly sign Cleveland State forward Tristan Enaruna to Exhibit-10 deal

The Boston Celtics are reportedly filling out their 2024 Las Vegas Summer League roster with an eye towards perhaps landing a two way spot with the parent club or perhaps a spot with the Maine Celtics. According to Draft Expr

Mavericks trade Tim Hardaway Jr. and picks to Pistons for Quentin Grimes

The Mavericks and Pistons have agreed on a trade that will send veteran wing Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks to Detroit in exchange for swingman Quentin Grimes.

Bill Belichick Spotted At Notable Football Camp Today

This upcoming NFL season will mark the first time since 1974 that Bill Belichick won't be coaching in some shape or form. That won't keep him away from the gridiron though. Belichick, 72, is spending this weekend at the Manning Passing Academy. It's unclear if he's just observing or if he'll help ...