The Athletic Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer isn’t afraid to make difficult, unpopular decisions. That disciplined approach has largely defined the organization in the…
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Lionel Messi move to Saudi Arabia increasingly likely
ESPN Lionel Messi is considering a move to Saudi Arabia that would see him join Al Hilal, the city rivals of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, when his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires…
Frank Lampard agrees to become Chelsea caretaker manager
The Athletic Chelsea are close to a deal to appoint Frank Lampard as their new head coach on an interim basis until the end of the…
Details Reveal How Angels’ Shohei Ohtani “Actually Lost More Than $200-Million Just To Play In MLB”
Total Pro Sports Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani has completely lived up to the hype through his first five MLB seasons. After starring for the…
Manny Machado ejected after striking out on pitch-clock violation
The Score San Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado was on the wrong end of the pitch clock again, this time leading to him being ejected….
MLB Hitters, Pitchers Primed to Rebound in 2023
Bleacher Report The 2023 Major League Baseball season is already underway, but that doesn't make it too late for one last look at the year's…
Manchester United ready to pay release clause to sign ‘the next Cristiano Ronaldo’
Four Four Two Manchester United have agreed internally to pay the release clause of the player being dubbed 'the next Cristiano Ronaldo'. Erik ten Hag…
Julian Nagelsmann & Roberto De Zerbi unconvinced by Tottenham vacancy
90 Min Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a double blow in their search for a new head coach, with Julian Nagelsmann and Roberto De Zerbi…
2023 World Series contender tiers: When will your MLB team win?
ESPN Through all of baseball's evolutionary steps through the decades, one thing has remained a constant: Every team sets out from Opening Day with an…
MLB’s Most Overhyped Stars for 2023 Season
Bleacher Report There are good vibes all around now that the 2023 Major League Baseball season is underway. As such, maybe it's in bad taste…
Yankees’ Aaron Boone addresses Aaron Hicks’ role after veteran says he has ‘no idea’ what it is
CBS Sports New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed on Monday that outfielder Aaron Hicks has expressed frustration to him about his heretofore limited role. The switch-hitting Hicks…
Managerial merry-go-round: Predicting new hires in the Premier League
The Score Job stability isn't really a thing in the Premier League. Thirteen managers have already left their positions in England's top flight this season…
Chelsea target Julian Nagelsmann as favourite to replace Graham Potter along with Mauricio Pochettino
The Guardian Chelsea want to interview Julian Nagelsmann, Mauricio Pochettino, Rúben Amorim, Oliver Glasner and Luis Enrique as part of their search for a manager but…
Yankees’ Aaron Hicks bothered by not starting
The Score Outfielder Aaron Hicks hasn't started a game this season and said he's unsure what his role is on the New York Yankees after…
Pirates Claim Pitcher Edwin Uceta from Tigers
TribLIVE The Pittsburgh Pirates don’t know the severity of JT Brubaker’s arm injury except that it’s serious enough to keep him out of the starting…
Phillies Sign Jeff Hoffman To Minor League Contract
CBS Sports Hoffman will make $1.3 million if he reaches the majors and can opt out at the start of May if not. The 30-year-old's…
Graham Potter fired by Chelsea after less than 7 months in charge
The Score Graham Potter has been relieved of his duties as Chelsea manager less than seven months into his five-year contract, the struggling Premier League…
An MLB owner told Rob Manfred ‘analytics is an arms race to nowhere.’ The commissioner agrees
The Athletic Rob Manfred got a phone call. It was “one of our more senior owners,” as the commissioner put it, and they began talking…
Anthony Rendon ‘can’t comment’ on altercation amid MLB inquiry
ESPN Anthony Rendon wasn't very talkative Saturday, two days after video surfaced of the Los Angeles Angels All-Star swiping at an Oakland fan following an Opening Day loss to the Athletics….
MLB admits umpires messed up weird call against Mets
Larry Brown Sports The New York Mets were victims of one of the weirdest rules violations of the young MLB season on Opening Day, or…
The unconventional ‘levers’ Barcelona could include in contract offer to Lionel Messi
90 Min Barcelona have made it very clear that they are looking into the possibility of re-signing Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The…
Carlo Ancelotti confirms Brazil want to appoint him as coach but focus is on Real Madrid
ESPN Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed the Brazil national team want to appoint him as coach but reiterated his desire to stay at Real Madrid. Brazil have been without…
Are the Cubs a World Series contender?
Sportsnaut A couple of hours before his team took the field this season for the first time since he spent $300 million on new players,…
Still No Agreement Between Pirates And Bryan Reynolds Due To Conceptual Issue
The Score The Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Bryan Reynolds were unable to reach a deal on an extension due to a major conceptual issue despite…
JT Realmuto reveals how pitch clock impacted Phillies’ disastrous inning
Larry Brown Sports MLB players are beginning to understand how the pitch clock will impact certain game situations in addition to shortening games. Philadelphia Phillies…
Barcelona confirm contact with Lionel Messi over summer transfer
90 Min Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste has confirmed the club are in contact with Lionel Messi's camp over a possible summer return to Camp Nou….
‘Many Believe’ Angels’ Shohei Ohtani Will Join Dodgers
Bleacher Report After an unusually quiet offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers could be primed to make a significant run at Shohei Ohtani as a free…