ESPN There's a well-known saying in France: "The absentees are always wrong." Neymar missed Paris Saint-Germain's crucial 3-0 win at rivals Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday through injury, and considering that it was…
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Neville maintains controversial Arsenal, Man Utd Prem prediction after Carabao Cup final
Football 365 Gary Neville still thinks Man Utd will finish above Arsenal this season after watching the Red Devils win their first trophy of the…
MLB considers C.B. Bucknor-Oliver Marmol incident settled
ESPN Major League Baseball officials expect C.B. Bucknor and Oliver Marmol to move forward without further incident, sources told ESPN’s Buster Olney, after talking with…
Are Rob Manfred and the owners really gearing up for a salary cap push?
The Athletic Are commissioner Rob Manfred and MLB really preparing a major push for a salary cap, a revival of the dispute that created the sport’s last…
Despite its kinks, MLB’s pitch clock paying immediate dividends
The Score The pitch clock arrived in Major League Baseball this past weekend and the results were immediately felt in Arizona and Florida. The first…
PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi Under Investigation; Accused of Kidnap, Torture
Bleacher Report Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is under investigation into the alleged kidnapping and torture of a lobbyist in Qatar, according to French newspaper L’Équipe (h/t…
Mohamed Salah’s agent comments on Liverpool exit links
90 Min The agent of Mohamed Salah has responded to claims that the forward could be sold by Liverpool this summer. The Reds have endured…
Mike Trout: ‘It’s got to be the year’ for Angels to make playoffs
The Score Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout believes this is the season his team has to snap an eight-year playoff drought. "This has got to…
Five More Ways to Speed Up MLB Games
The Big Lead Major League Baseball games are too damn long or at least that's what everyone has been saying forever. With television ratings and…
Lionel Messi named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2022
90 Min Lionel Messi has won the The Best FIFA Men's Player award for 2022, beating rivals Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema to the award….
Graham Potter faces ‘make or break’ games despite backing from Chelsea owners
The Telegraph The message from the owners remains one of wanting to provide support and backing, and yet the growing feeling around Chelsea is that the…
MLB reviewing exchange between Oliver Marmol, C.B. Bucknor
ESPN Umpire C.B. Bucknor declined to shake St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol's hand before an exhibition game here Saturday, according to Marmol, and Major League Baseball…
Padres, Manny Machado finalizing 11-year, $350 million contract extension
MLB.com The Padres have built a World Series contender around Manny Machado. Now, the superstar third baseman is set to stay put in San Diego for…
Erik ten Hag makes Wembley admission ahead of Carabao Cup final
90 Min Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed that Sunday’s Carabao Cup final will be his first visit to Wembley Stadium. The Red…
Atletico boss Simeone fumes that referees always favour Real Madrid after derby red card
ESPN Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone complained that Real Madrid receive preferential treatment from referees after a straight red card was shown to Angel Correa in a 1-1 draw against…
Braves-Red Sox ends on automatic strike 3 from pitch clock violation
The Score It took all of two days for the pitch clock to directly affect the outcome of a Major League Baseball game. Saturday's Grapefruit…
Bryan Reynolds Sought 8-Year, $134M Pirates Contract Before Trade Request
Bleacher Report Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds requested a trade from the franchise in December after contract discussions had not gone as planned. The Pirates…
Cardinals’ Oli Marmol says umpire C.B. Bucknor declined handshake
USA Today The bad blood between St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol and MLB umpire C.B. Bucknor continued Saturday when Bucknor refused to shake hands during the Cardinals' spring…
Graham Potter reveals mental health has suffered due to death threats
90 Min Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has opened up on how he and his family have been the subject of death threats due to…
Man United’s Lisandro Martinez on combative style: Hard to control my aggression
ESPN Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has said he is constantly having to control his aggression towards his opponents in order to avoid picking up suspensions. Martinez has…
Manny Machado: Some players will be ‘angry and pissed’ over rule changes
The Score San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is expecting some chaos this season due to MLB's new rule changes. "You're going to have some…
Chaim Bloom: A Lot of Boston Sports Media Privately Disavows Things They Say or Write
The Big Lead Chaim Bloom is the Chief Baseball Officer for the Boston Red Sox, which is an objectively badass title that comes with the…
Vinicius not yet near his prime for Real Madrid – Toni Kroos
ESPN Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has said he believes red-hot Vinicius Junior will lead the team's attack for many years to come. Vinicius, 22, scored twice, set up another…
Erik ten Hag brands Newcastle tactics ‘annoying’ ahead of Carabao Cup final
90 Min Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has labelled Newcastle's tactics 'annoying' as he prepares to meet the Magpies in the Carabao Cup final….
Big MLB free agent class already firing up next year’s hot stove
Sportsnaut What in the name of Steve Cohen’s wallet and Dodger moneybags is going on with the MLB calendar these days? It’s not even March…
1 Player from Each MLB Team with the Biggest Bust Potential for 2023
Bleacher Report From breakout stars looking to prove their play during the 2022 MLB season was the real deal to players nearing the end of…
Mets GM Billy Eppler and the wildest winter ever
The Athletic From the seat behind a desk clear of clutter, Mets general manager Billy Eppler inched forward, his eyes alert as he spoke. For…
Bukayo Saka, Arsenal Reportedly Agree to Terms on New Long-Term Contract
Bleacher Report One of the brightest young talents in world football is sticking with Arsenal. The Athletic's David Ornstein reported Thursday that Bukayo Saka "is set to…