Clutch Points Heading into this year, injuries were seemingly the only thing that could derail the Mets‘ league-best pitching staff. Turns out, they have! In particular,…
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The X factors that will shape the 2023 MLB trade deadline
ESPN It was about this time last year that a survey of club executives around the league first forecast that the Nationals might choose to deal Juan…
Why Chelsea’s chase for Cristiano Ronaldo is a warning to avoid signing Neymar
ESPN Chelsea want the probable appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach to be the dawn of a new era, but accompanying speculation over a summer…
Arsenal, Bayern Munich & Barcelona interested in Joao Cancelo signing
90 Min Joao Cancelo is unlikely to be reintegrated into the Manchester City first team next season, with several of Europe's top sides interested in…
3 best trade destinations for Aroldis Chapman
Clutch Points After six years in New York Yankees pinstripes, hard-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman found himself on the move this off-season. The 35-year-old lefty joined the Kansas City Royals on a one-year,…
Mets’ $350M High-Risk, High-Reward Roster Needs Big Changes After Disastrous Start
Bleacher Report If what's happening with the New York Mets is any indication, $350 million can buy many stars but not much security. With their…
Three reasons the White Sox must deal away Tim Anderson ahead of trade deadline
Clutch Points The Chicago White Sox are a mess. After winning 93 games and winning the AL Central in 2021, they entered last season as a trendy…
Ranking the 5 Likeliest Landing Spots for Neymar Amid Transfer Rumors
Bleacher Report The city of Paris never sleeps. That also includes the club that shares the namesake, Paris Saint-Germain. It has been all but confirmed…
David De Gea close to signing new Manchester United contract
90 Min David De Gea is close to signing a new contract with Manchester United, with terms agreed in principle, 90min understands. The former Spanish international is…
Oakland to Vegas: A’s reach deal to build stadium at Tropicana Las Vegas
CBS Sports For the second time in a month, the Athletics have reached an agreement on a potential new stadium site in Las Vegas. According to the Nevada…
3 reasons White Sox must deal away Lucas Giolito ahead of trade deadline
Clutch Points Just two years removed from a 93-win season, the Chicago White Sox struggled in 2022 due to injuries. Still, they entered the 2023 MLB season…
MLB’s six most disappointing teams so far
CBS Sports The 2023 MLB season continues to unfurl in customary gradual fashion. While it's still relatively early out there, we're nevertheless coming up on the quarter…
Top Winners and Losers After Tuesday’s Champions League Semifinal Leg 1 Results
Bleacher Report Well, that was fun. Real Madrid and Manchester City played out an exciting 1-1 draw on Tuesday in their Champions League semifinal first…
Lionel Messi at a crossroads: Where should he go next if it’s over at PSG?
ESPN As the phrase of the day goes, Lionel Messi "completed" football in December. He won his first World Cup with Argentina, and at that point, he'd won everything: leagues,…
Three wild Shohei Ohtani trade ideas during 2023 MLB season
Clutch Points At this point, it’s essentially guaranteed that Shohei Ohtani, the most freakishly gifted baseball player in the history of baseball, won’t be a Los Angeles Angel…
Shohei Ohtani’s free agency contract, predicted by MLB insiders
ESPN Shohei Ohtani's upcoming free agency is the most anticipated in MLB history, and the dollar amount of his next contract is sure to set…
Five struggling MLB veterans who could be on the chopping block
CBS Sports Major League Baseball's regular season is nearing the quarter mark. Pitchers are closing in on double-digit starts, and position players are either at…
2023 UEFA Champions League Semifinals Predictions
Bleacher Report Four teams remain in the 2022-23 Champions League. On one side, we have expectant juggernauts Real Madrid and Manchester City, a new rivalry…
Harry Kane hints at upcoming talks with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy
90 Min Tottenham striker Harry Kane has hinted he could hold talks with chairman Daniel Levy in the coming weeks. It comes at a time…
Jays’ Matt Chapman open to extension
SI The pressure of pending free agency isn't a new feeling for Matt Chapman. The Blue Jays third baseman has played with something to earn…
Yankees’ Luis Severino frustrated by ‘unnecessary’ delay in rehab
New York Post Luis Severino is ready to finally start his rehab assignment this week. Then again, he felt ready last week, too, before the Yankees…
Padres, Dodgers set to play MLB’s first regular-season games in South Korea in 2024
CBS Sports The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are likely to play regular-season games in South Korea next year, reports the San Diego Union-Tribune. MLB has not confirmed the…
Son Heung-min: Tottenham confirm investigation into alleged racial abuse vs Crystal Palace
90 Min Tottenham have confirmed they are working with police to investigate alleged racist abuse of Son Heung-min during Saturday's Premier League fixture with Crystal…
Liverpool in talks with Jurgen Klopp’s preferred sporting director candidate
90 Min Liverpool have held talks with Jorg Schmadtke over their sporting director vacancy, 90min understands. The Reds are on the hunt for a replacement for Julian…
Cardinals To Shift Willson Contreras Off Catcher
The Comeback When the St. Louis Cardinals signed All-Star catcher Willson Contreras in the off-season, they probably envisioned a better start to the relationship. But…
A’s broadcaster Glen Kuiper suspended after racial slur
The Score Longtime Oakland Athletics play-by-play voice Glen Kuiper has been suspended indefinitely pending a full review for using a racial slur during Friday evening's…
Jose Altuve was victim of big home burglary heist on Opening Day
Larry Brown Sports Jose Altuve is the latest professional athlete to have had his home targeted by thieves. Nicole Hensley of the Houston Chronicle reported Friday that…
Summer transfer predictions: Bellingham to Real Madrid or Man City? Kane to leave Spurs?
ESPN Europe's summer transfer window is fast approaching and, with domestic leagues ending within a month, teams are starting to think hard about which players…