90 Min Barcelona president Joan Laporta is increasingly confident of persuading Lionel Messi to re-join the club, 90min understands. Laporta recently met with Messi's father, Jorge,…
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Way-Too-Early Manny Machado Landing Spots with Padres Opt-Out Looming
Bleacher Report It’s certainly early to be speculating about Manny Machado’s next team and contract, but the subject is no longer out of bounds. The…
Mike Clevinger, White Sox discuss domestic assault allegation; they should have just shut up
Sportsnaut As if the Chicago White Sox haven’t mucked up enough of their on-field plans since reaching the brink of pennant contention a few years…
20 MLB prospects who should make the biggest impact in 2023
The Athletic My MLB prospect rankings from the last few weeks, from the top 100 to the team-by-team top 20s, are all built around long-term value — what those players…
Xavi claims Qatar bid is a ‘very good option’ for Man Utd
90 Min Barcelona coach Xavi has claimed that a Qatar takeover at Manchester United led by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani would be a…
Should Harry Kane sign a new contract or seek trophies elsewhere?
ESPN Harry Kane now has just two players above him in the all-time Premier League goal-scoring chart, and each offers a different signpost at the fork in the…
Agent says Shohei Ohtani has right to explore free agency
ESPN Shohei Ohtani’s agent, Nez Balelo, has been consistently coy about his client’s contract status, but he hinted Monday at something many in the industry…
10 Underrated MLB Players Who Will Explode in 2023
Bleacher Report There are a handful of players across baseball who do not receive the attention they deserve relative to their contributions. Sometimes, it’s a…
Padres no longer the Dodgers’ ‘little brother’ in NL West
USA Today The intimidation is gone. No more fear. Not even the slightest apprehension. The San Diego Padres, after being bullied since the day they were…
Mauricio Pochettino turns down Chelsea approach to replace Graham Potter
90 Min Mauricio Pochettino has turned down an initial approach to replace Graham Potter at Chelsea, sources have told 90min. Chelsea boss Potter is under increasing…
Man United not planning huge summer spend even if Qatari bid successful
ESPN Manchester United are not planning an extravagant spend in the summer transfer market even if the Qatar takeover bid is successful, sources have told ESPN….
Top 10 MLB Players Most Likely to be Traded in 2023
Bleacher Report The trade deadline for the 2023 Major League Baseball season is still miles away. Or, more accurately, months away. Either way, it’s too…
Alex Bregman open to testing free agency
The Score Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman admits the idea of testing free agency holds some appeal to him. “I mean, yeah,” Bregman said Monday…
Mookie Betts says 2018 Red Sox stole signs with live video but not daily
Mass Live The Los Angeles Times published a story Sunday evening about the Dodgers hiring ex-Red Sox advance scouting assistant J.T. Watkins to help with hitting game plans….
Alejandro Garnacho to sign new five-year contract with Man United
ESPN Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has reached an agreement in principle to sign a new five-year deal, pending a few final details related to image rights, a…
Liverpool eyeing Mason Mount amid Chelsea contract uncertainty
90 Min Liverpool are very keen to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount as the 24-year-old’s future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain, 90min understands. Mount has entered the…
Who Will Be MLB’s Best Offensive Player in 2023?
Bleacher Report Come the end of the 2022 Major League Baseball season, Aaron Judge's 62 home runs and numerous other league-leading figures made it decidedly…
Orioles CEO not ready to invest: We ‘overachieved and overperformed’
The Score Baltimore Orioles CEO and chairman John Angelos is tempering expectations after a surprisingly competitive 2022 campaign. "We have a very young team that's overachieved…
Phillies, Aaron Nola Have Recently Exchanged Extension Offers
The Athletic After Aaron Nola got married in Adairsville, Ga., on New Year’s Eve, he returned to Florida with his wife. Aaron and Hunter are simple people…
Manny Machado Set Feb 16 Deadline For Padres Extension Talks; Team Offered Further Five-Years, $105MM
MLB Trade Rumors Manny Machado set the Padres a deadline of February 16 to offer him an extension that would’ve meant he avoided free agency at…
Astros’ Kyle Tucker disagrees with arbitration case ruling
The Score Outfielder Kyle Tucker will earn $5 million this season after losing his arbitration case against the Houston Astros, but the 26-year-old said he believes…
Padres’ Manny Machado plans to opt out following 2023 season
MLB Trade Rumors Padres superstar Manny Machado today confirmed to reporters, including Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post, that he plans on opting out of the remainder of his…
Phillies Extend Jose Alvarado
The Athletic The Philadelphia Phillies extended a second reliever in as many days, signing José Alvarado to a three-year contract extension Friday, president of baseball operations David Dombrowski announced….
Shohei Ohtani focused on the present: ‘As of now, I’m an Angel’
The Score The future of impending free agent Shohei Ohtani will likely be one of this season’s biggest storylines to follow. Despite the intrigue surrounding his status…
Shohei Ohtani Named Angels’ Opening Day Starter amid Contract, Trade Speculation
Bleacher Report The Los Angeles Angels announced Shohei Ohtani will be their Opening Day starter on March 30 against the Oakland Athletics. Ohtani is due…
Spring training heat: One burning question for each American League team this spring
Sportsnaut We may not have all the answers when it comes to an intriguing lot of American League clubs that open spring training with as…
Multiple Middle East groups set to confirm interest in Manchester United takeover
ESPN Multiple Middle East consortiums are expected to confirm their interest in Manchester United by submitting proof of funds ahead of a potential takeover, sources have told…
Brazilian Volleyball Player Key Alves Reveals What Soccer Star Neymar Tried To Do With Her & Her Twin Sister
Total Pro Sports Brazilian volleyball player Key Alves is finding success on the court, but her real success is coming from social media. Alves, a…