The Score Lionel Messi will get a chance at a fairytale ending after reaffirming that Sunday’s final with Argentina will be his last World Cup…
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Sports reporter Grant Wahl died of a ruptured aortic aneurysm at World Cup, his wife says
CNN Grant Wahl, the American soccer reporter who collapsed and died while covering the World Cup in Qatar last week, died of an aortic aneurysm that ruptured,…
Giants agree to 13-year, $350M deal with Carlos Correa
The Score The San Francisco Giants and star free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa have agreed to a 13-year, $350-million contract, a source told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Correa’s…
Market For Dansby Swanson Heating Up; Giants, Cubs Among Handful of Teams Linked
Bleacher Report A half-dozen teams are reportedly making a push to sign free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson. Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports and Stadium reported the…
Carlos Rodon has a ‘preferred MLB free agency destination’ with several teams in the mix
Sportsnaut We’ve seen several major dominoes fall in MLB free agency. But several impact players remain on the market, including Carlos Rodon, the best free…
Soccer players union sickened as Iran’s Amir Nasr-Azadani faces possible death sentence over protests
CNN The global soccer players’ union, FIFPRO, said it is “shocked and sickened” by reports that Iranian soccer player Amir Nasr-Azadani faces the possibility of…
Is Messi the greatest? It’s ok to debate it – don’t let people ruin your fun
The Athletic And so, Lionel Messi has reached his second World Cup final with a dazzling performance people will be talking about for years. So…
Giants, Twins Considered Favorites for Free-Agent SS Carlos Correa
Bleacher Report The market for the best MLB free agent on the board might be narrowing. MLB Network Radio's Steve Phillips reported Monday the San Francisco Giants…
Blue Jays land Chris Bassitt with 3-year, $63M deal
ESPN Right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a three-year, $63 million contract pending a physical, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN, fortifying…
Twins agree to 3-year, $30M deal with Christian Vazquez
The Score The Minnesota Twins have found their catcher. Minnesota agreed to a deal with free agent Christian Vazquez, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Vazquez will sign…
World Cup 2022: One big question for major eliminated nations including England, the US and Brazil
ESPN Don’t you just love this time of year? Things start to wind down, you get a moment to breathe, and then you gather round…
France vs. Morocco: 4 bold predictions for World Cup semifinals
Clutch Points And then there were four. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is nearing its end, which means only the best of the best remain…
These MLB teams still have holes to fill
MLB.com The Winter Meetings are over, but the winter is not, and there’s still work to be done. There are a handful of high-end free agents…
Dansby Swanson could be option for Dodgers
Battery Power While there has been a flurry of activity around Major League Baseball, Dansby Swanson remains a free agent and reports indicate that he…
FA release powerful statement after England World Cup exit
90 Min The chief executive of the Football Association, Mark Bullingham, has expressed his pride at England's performances at the 2022 World Cup in an extremely supportive…
Chaim Bloom committed to helping Red Sox win
Mass Live As the Winter Meetings wound down at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego on Wednesday, the lobby was buzzing with rumors that…
Kevin Kiermaier agrees to deal with Blue Jays
Sportsnet The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement, pending a physical, with left-handed hitting centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier, a three-time Gold Glove winner who will boost their outfield…
CBS Sports Analyst Grant Wahl Dies in Qatar During World Cup
Bleacher Report Longtime soccer journalist Grant Wahl, who was covering the World Cup for CBS Sports in Qatar, died on Thursday while reporting on the…
Louis van Gaal steps down as Netherlands manager
90 Min Louis van Gaal has confirmed that he will be stepping down as the manager of the Netherlands national team following their dramatic World…
Carlos Correa to the New York Yankees? The Possibility is Picking Up Steam
Bleacher Report Having already secured a commitment from Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees may not be done making big moves this offseason. Appearing on…
3 reasons Justin Verlander will be better Mets fit than Jacob deGrom
Clutch Points When Jacob deGrom signed with the Texas Rangers before the Winter Meetings, the New York Mets pivoted quickly. They replaced a two-time Cy…
England vs. France Odds, Picks, Predictions
Sportsbook Review England and France will go head-to-head for a spot in the semifinals of the World Cup. Here is our top World Cup pick for England-France….
Lionel Messi needs two more wins to conquer his final frontier
90 Min Lionel Messi still has a chance of bowing out of what will be his final World Cup with the trophy in his hands…
Croatia vs. Brazil Odds, Picks, Predictions
Sportsbook Review Croatia and Brazil are set to square off on Friday with a spot in the World Cup semifinals up for grabs. Read on…
Surprise National League Team Emerges As Front Runner To Sign Carlos Correa
Larry Brown Sports After a series of major free agents signed during MLB’s winter meetings, attention is turning toward Carlos Correa, who remains on the…
MLB Exec Says Masataka Yoshida ‘Worth Less Than Half’ of $90M Red Sox Contract
Bleacher Report The Boston Red Sox raised some eyebrows on Wednesday when they signed outfielder Masataka Yoshida to a five-year, $90 million contract, and many are still…
Mega-deals wrap up busy MLB Winter Meetings; who’s still available?
MLB.com Wednesday began with Aaron Judge agreeing to a mega-deal with the Yankees, ending the suspense as to where the reigning American League MVP would land. Then,…
Carlo Ancelotti speaks out in defence of Cristiano Ronaldo
90 Min Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has issued a defence of Cristiano Ronaldo amid continued criticisms over his attitude. The 37-year-old is currently at…