American Football

49ers could land five-time Pro Bowler, former Defensive Player of the Year

The San Francisco 49ers have some tough decisions to make and could look to add in the near future.

Anthony Volpe is putting up Jackson Holliday numbers, and Aaron Boone has no answers

The Yankees need to find an answer to their Anthony Volpe problem, and they need to find it quickly.

Portugal XI vs France: Confirmed Euro 2024 team news today, predicted lineup and injuries for quarter-final

Portugal XI vs France: Confirmed Euro 2024 team news today, predicted lineup and injuries for quarter-final - Cristiano Ronaldo set to start again

Mookie Betts tries to begin peace talks over infamous sign-stealing scandal

In a recent interview, LA Dodgers star Mookie Betts named Francisco Lindor, Dansby Swanson, and Carlos Correa as shortstops who have impressed him.

Luke Litter plays darts with Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Sergio Perez at Silverstone - as the teen sensation gets in the F1 spirit ahead of the British Grand Prix

Teen sensation Littler, who shot to stardom with his fairytale run at the PDC World Championship over the festive period, has gone from strength-to-strength in recent months.

Red Sox outfielder told manager Alex Cora to put him in lineup for finale vs. Marlins

The Red Sox slugger was supposed to have a day off.

George Russell clarifies Toto Wolff team radio after Mercedes boss left ‘ashamed’

George Russell has leapt to the defence of Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after a team radio message caught the eye in Austria.

Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper dies unexpectedly at 26

John Stones breaks silence on Gareth Southgate's plan to switch to a three-man defence for crunch Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against Switzerland

CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: It was at the last European Championship three years ago that Southgate switched to a three-man defence for the 2-0 victory over Germany.

2024 British Grand Prix – FP1 results (Silverstone)

Check out the full results from the first practice session at the 2024 British Grand Prix at Silverstone...

Sammy Sosa still doesn't understand what he did wrong decades later

Chicago Cubs legend Sammy Sosa still doesn't understand that taking performance-enhacing drugs has ramifications.

Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd eye awesome foursome with seven sold off in £360m squad reboot; Arsenal agree €50m Italy raid

Man Utd want to sign four players and sell seven as part of a €425m rebuild, a Liverpool raid on the Bundesliga is ON, while Arsenal have struck gold by agreeing a €50m Serie A raid

Brewers trade gives the Mets an idea of what teams will pay for a starting pitcher

An early July trade between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays gives the New York Mets an idea of what it costs to land an average starting pitcher.

Mercedes door remains open to Carlos Sainz with ‘definitely still a chance’ claim

"If we have more time to decide, Carlos is definitely still a chance..."

Cam Newton Names NFL's Greatest Dual-Threat QB Of All-Time

When most elite athletes look back on their playing days they like to think of themselves as the best. Except Cam Newton. While he knows he was one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks to ever touch the field, the former NFL MVP is humble enough to know when he's been beaten. During a ...

Mercedes awarded major boost in the wake of Austrian Grand Prix victory

"That is good to know and certainly big momentum now..."

Prince William will fly to Germany to watch England play Switzerland

The match, which takes place in Dusseldorf at 5pm, will be manager Gareth Southgate's 100th game in charge making him only the third manager to reach the landmark.

Lando Norris claims Max Verstappen took ‘easy’ way out in Austria, blasts ‘pretty stupid’ F1 rule

Lando Norris has claimed Max Verstappen took the "easy" way out at one stage of their battle in Austria and criticised a "stupid" F1 rule.

Photo: Jim Harbaugh's Fourth Of July Parade Outfit Is Going Viral

Jim Harbaugh might not be the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines anymore, but he's still repping his old team - and his patented khaki pants. On Thursday afternoon a photo of Harbaugh at a Fourth of July parade started making the rounds on social media. The Los Angeles Chargers head coach was ...

Tanguy Ndombele joins a new club in France as he looks to resurrect his career - after Tottenham tore up £65m club record signing's contract a year early

Former Tottenham Hotspur player, Tanguy Ndombele, has signed for a new club after ending his contract with Tottenham Hotspur prematurely.

Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris disagree on McLaren’s Max Verstappen 2021 theory

Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris have disagreed when asked about McLaren's theory that Max Verstappen was not punished "properly" in F1 2021.

MLB announcer blasts colleague's critics

Last week saw a little bit of a back-and-forth, more so than a feud between the YES Network broadcast booth and SNY. While Michael Kay doesn’t have an issue with Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, or Ron Darling, he did take exception to the notion that they would advertise themselves as the “best booth in baseball” Read more... The post Michael Kay comes to Gary Cohen’s defense: ‘The Mets are in Gary’s soul’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

England have a real chance to reverse rugby history against New Zealand... they are better prepared than ever and gallant failure should no longer be accepted, writes CHRIS FOY

CHRIS FOY IN DUNEDIN: England coaches and players often say they don't like looking back, but they are well aware that Saturday's momentous task is to reverse rugby history

'There will never be another Cristiano Ronaldo': Kylian Mbappe praises veteran but says he is not looking to emulate Portuguese star for Real Madrid as he prepares to face his idol at Euro 2024

Mbappe has always admired Ronaldo, grew up in Paris with posters of him on his walls and admits it is one of the key reasons he has long since dreamed of playing for Real Madrid.

A Cardinals-Marlins trade that lays the foundation for Oli Marmol replacement

The St. Louis Cardinals, like most teams, could use another bullpen arm. In doing so John Mozeliak could lay the groundwork for a managerial change.

Jaylen Brown FINDS ring he lost at Celtics' NBA Championship parade after offering 'big reward' to have it returned

After the parade, Brown posted about his missing ring and promised a 'big reward' for whoever returns it to him. Low and behold, he regained possession of the piece on July 2.

Heisman winner makes major move with Ted Cruz

It looks like former USC Trojans Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart spent the Fourth of July celebrating alongside Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. On Friday afternoon, Matt Leinart posted a photograph on social media showing him and Ted Cruz standing next to each other at what appeared to be a Fourth of July celebration. “Happy 4th,” Read more... The post Heisman winner makes major move with Ted Cruz appeared first on Next Impulse Sports.

Even Nolan Arenado’s struggles don’t change Cardinals big win in Rockies trade

Even with the St. Louis Cardinals climbing back into playoff contention after a slow start, the most remarkable part of that is that they've been able to do so

Daniel Ricciardo offered Formula One lifeline as unlikely option emerges for under-fire Australian amid fears he will be SACKED by RB

Ricciardo, 34, had hoped to make a strong pitch to return to Red Bull as Max Verstappen 's teammate in 2025, after being brought in from the cold following his McLaren sacking.

Alexis Mac Allister 'purchases a former Liverpool boss' stunning new £3.9m five-bedroom home - complete with a home gym - in a cut-price deal'

While the Argentine prepares to move in, another familiar face to Liverpool fans will be rejoicing that the sale has finally been completed.

Kylian Mbappe gives his honest opinion on France without Paul Pogba and how he has been forced to 'adapt' after the former Man United star was handed a four-year ban from football

Les Bleus have yet to be at their all-conquering best, with a win against Austria followed by draws against the Netherlands and Poland seeing them finish second in Group D.

Rio Ferdinand names the one England player that MUST start against Switzerland at Euro 2024 and jokes he will 'walk home' if Gareth Southgate doesn't play them

Boss Southgate is widely expected to make changes for the quarter-final showdown this weekend but Ferdinand is adamant one star must play.

3 bold predictions for 2024 Oklahoma Sooners college football season

A new era for Oklahoma Sooners football.

How many penalties has Emi Martinez saved for Argentina national team? Goalkeeper performs heroics again vs. Ecuador at Copa America

Emiliano Martinez has quickly become one of the most important goalkeepers in the history of the legendary Argentine national team, and he was at it again in the Copa America against Ecuador.

PSV Want Liverpool Defender

Sepp van den Berg looks set to leave the club this summer.

Video: MLB Game Had National Anthem Standoff On Thursday

Before this Thursday's game between the Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees officially started, the two sides engaged in a national anthem standoff. Although we didn't even know that was a thing prior to this afternoon, it was pretty awesome to witness. Two members of the Yankees tried their ...

Cardinals fans back on the Oli Marmol hatewagon for blowing game against Pirates

Did Oli Marmol cost the St. Louis Cardinals another game against the Pittsburgh Pirates?

Ollie Bearman, 19, lands 'dream' F1 seat for next season as he becomes the fourth British driver on the grid... after standing in for Ferrari's Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabia

JONATHAN McEVOY: The 19-year-old's position was announced ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone - a fillip for the sport after his excellent debut as a stand-in for Ferrari in March.

Notable People who died in 2024

Yankees rookie Ben Rice hits 1st big league homer after being moved into leadoff spot

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Rice had fantasized about his first major league home run, and then he hit a drive into the Judge’s Chambers in Yankee Stadium's right-field seats. “It’s way cooler to actually do it than just dream about it,” he said after his fifth-inning shot off Frankie Montas on Thursday in New York's 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. A 25-year-old who made his big league debut on June 18, Rice was moved up to the leadoff spot 15 games...

NFL Fans Not Happy With How Much Cowboys Pay Their Cheerleaders

Are the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders underpaid? The Netflix docuseries, which follows the Cowboys cheerleaders during the 2023 season, revealed that they are paid like a substitute teacher or fast-food worker. Sports Illustrated ripped the Cowboys for underpaying their cheerleaders: Many were ...

Thursday’s Golf Tips: The 5 best ways to remain cool, hydrated on the golf course

The heat this summer is out of control. There are ways to remain hydrated on the golf course, let’s check out the best ways.

Another Brewers-Rays trade to go back to the well for rotation help

The Brewers and Rays may look to connect in another trade before the trade deadline arrives.

Arsenal, Man Utd players eyed in statement double Italian deal but strong competitor appears

An Italian club is plotting a significant double swoop for players from Arsenal and Man Utd, though a big transfer rival has just surfaced, as per reports

Report: Knicks Are Adding To Trade With Nets For Mikal Bridges

The New York Knicks made a big move before free agency last month, agreeing to a trade with the Brooklyn Nets to acquire standout wing Mikal Bridges. The original parameters of the trade included New York sending five first-round picks, along with Bojan Bogdanovic to Brooklyn. Now, the Knicks are ...

Missouri swiped a 4-star receiver from Ohio State

Another top wideout is heading to Missouri.

Lando Norris’ eye-watering repair bill after Austrian GP clash – report

Replacing F1 car parts doesn't comes cheap...

Lionel Messi's penalty horror goes unpunished as Argentina reach Copa America semis

Lionel Messi missed a penalty but Emiliano Martinez saved twice to steer Argentina to the Copa America semi-finals.

Aaron Judge's hitting coach blasts Yankees for 'terrible' player development

The hitting coach for New York Yankees star Aaron Judge blasted the organization's "terrible" player development.

A Braves-Cubs trade for a Ronald Acuña Jr. replacement who just made history

The Atlanta Braves should be in hot pursuit of an outfielder to finally replace Ronald Acuña Jr., who is out for the season. One option just made history.