Sportsnaut After winning the World Baseball Classic with Japan, Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani has added to the growing list of accomplishments in…
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Pirates trying to make big Bryan Reynolds move ahead of Opening Day
Clutch Points Bryan Reynolds’ trade request caught the attention of the MLB world during the early portion of this past offseason. The Pittsburgh Pirates immeditaely said they didn’t want…
Yankees’ Aaron Boone impressed by Anthony Volpe: ‘He’s looked the part’
The Score It's always good to impress the manager when you're a prospect trying to win an Opening Day roster spot, and star farmhand Anthony…
Barca chief Laporta: We must improve relationship with Leo Messi
ESPN Barcelona president Joan Laporta says his club must work to "improve" its relationship with former captain and potential target Lionel Messi. Messi, 35, spent 20 years…
Barcelona set to beat 53-year European defensive record
90 Min Despite the mass of negative press that has surrounded Barcelona over the past two to three seasons and particularly right now in the…
Mets owner’s strategy to replace Edwin Diaz is simple: Don’t ‘overpay’
Sportsnaut The New York Mets and their owner Steve Cohen are well aware that they have to find a strong replacement for All-Star closer Edwin…
Padres’ Yu Darvish concerned about preparation after WBC
The Score Fresh off winning the World Baseball Classic with Japan, San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish said he’s concerned about how prepared he’ll be…
Bayern Munich sack Julian Nagelsmann with immediate effect, hire Thomas Tuchel as replacement
Bavarian Football Works Well this just happened. According to Bild, which may as well be official, Bayern Munich have sacked Julian Nagelsmann with immediate effect. He will…
Lionel Messi return to Barcelona more and more likely
90 Min The chances of Lionel Messi leaving Paris Saint-Germain to complete a sensational return to Barcelona are increasing, sources have told 90min. The legendary 35-year-old…
5 MLB Teams That Will Surprise and 5 That Will Disappoint in 2023
Bleacher Report Now that Opening Day is near and baseball fans have a decent understanding of the MLB landscape, it's fun to fire off a…
After Shohei Ohtani-Mike Trout World Baseball Classic showdown, can Angels play meaningful baseball in 2023?
CBS Sports The 2023 World Baseball Classic came down to a pair of Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday: Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout, with two outs in the ninth inning…
MLB making small changes to pitch clock rules, memo says
ESPN Major League Baseball is making slight changes to its new pitch clock rules but will not alter the most significant portions of the mandates…
Sheikh Jassim, Ratcliffe preparing world-record bids for Man United
The Score Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS group have not yet submitted world-record bids for Manchester United despite widespread reports to…
Cristiano Ronaldo says Manchester United exit bad ‘phase of career’
ESPN Cristiano Ronaldo said on Wednesday that his exit from Manchester United following a second stint at Old Trafford represented a "bad phase of his career." The Portugal international, who…
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole hasn’t thought about 2024 opt-out
The Score New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has yet to consider whether to opt out of his contract following the 2024 season. "I'll have…
Angels’ Mike Trout Plans to Play for Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic
Bleacher Report Mike Trout is enjoying his time at the World Baseball Classic as a member of Team USA. So much so, in fact, that…
WBC Final preview: USA vs. Japan rosters, who to watch and more
The Athletic The key to great drama is when you know what’s coming but are still thrilled by it. Thus, we give you Japan and…
Kylian Mbappe officially named new France captain
90 Min Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe has been named France captain, taking over the role from the recently retired Hugo Lloris. After 10 years…
Footage of Lionel Messi Going to Dinner in Buenos Aires is Insane
The Big Lead Argentina is still buzzing from a remarkable World Cup in which Lionel Messi cemented his place as a living legend. As the diminutive and magical…
Five playoff teams from 2022 who could fall out of the postseason in 2023
CBS Sports A few days ago, we highlighted five teams who missed the 2022 postseason who we believe are now better positioned to be part of…
8 Blockbuster MLB Trades We Want to See in 2023
Bleacher Report When is wishful thinking an appropriate perspective from which to hypothesize about potential Major League Baseball trades? Oh, basically never. Heck, definitely never….
Could Shohei Ohtani face Team USA in potential World Baseball Classic final?
Clutch Points Team Japan is looking to defeat Team Mexico on Monday to book their ticket to the World Baseball Classic championship. If Japan gets the job…
Man City confident on Jude Bellingham signing; Real Madrid still in race
ESPN Manchester City are growing confident they can land Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund this summer although Real Madrid remain in the race for the midfielder’s signature, sources have told ESPN. Bellingham…
Tottenham ready to fire Antonio Conte this week after scathing rant
The Score Antonio Conte, the embattled Tottenham Hotspur manager who questioned the club’s ambitions and ridiculed the players’ mentality in a scathing rant following last weekend’s 3-3 draw at…
The 2023 Best-Case Scenarios for Every MLB Team
Bleacher Report Every team in Major League Baseball will open the 2023 season with hopes that everything will go just right. Fat chance, right? Right,…
Rockies, Jurickson Profar Agree To One-Year, $7.75M Deal
The Score The Colorado Rockies agreed to a one-year, $7.75-million deal with outfielder Jurickson Profar, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Profar can earn an additional $1…
Mariners Sign Delino DeShields To Minors Contract
MLB Trade Rumors The Mariners have signed outfielder Delino DeShields to a minor league deal, according to the team’s official transactions page. DeShields last played in the big…
Antonio Conte blasts ‘selfish’ Tottenham players, club ownership after draw at Southampton
ESPN Antonio Conte has criticised Tottenham's players, ownership and winning mentality after they conceded a last-gasp penalty to draw 3-3 at Premier League strugglers Southampton on Saturday. Spurs found themselves leading 3-1…