SOCCER FIFA forces Haiti to remove political imagery from World Cup jersey Haiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup jersey after it was deemed too political by FIFA just months after the Caribbean nation had to amend its Winter Olympic uniforms. The jersey, by Colombian sportswear manufacturer Saeta, original
SPECIALS New York street renamed after Thierry Henry A New York street has been renamed after Thierry Henry ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The French icon, who won the World Cup in 1998, now has the honour of 50th Street and Sixth Avenue being named Thierry Henry Way. Henry joined the New York Red Bulls in 20
MLB Kyle Isbel diagnosed with Grade 3 Plantar Fascia tear The Royals placed center fielder Kyle Isbel on the 10-day injured list last night due to plantar fasciitis. Manager Matt Quatraro announced at the time that Isbel was undergoing an MRI to determine the severity of the issue. That imaging came back with un
MLB Mariners designate Domingo González for assignment and select Michael Rucker The Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Michael Rucker. Fellow righty Domingo González has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Last night, the Mariners went into the game with a pretty taxed bullp
SOCCER Morocco loses Abde Ezzalzouli and Nayef Aguerd to injuries Morocco have made two injury-enforced changes from their World Cup squad with Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli both being replaced from their original 26-man list on the eve of their tournament opener against Brazil. FIFA confirmed the change on their of
SOCCER Gianni Infantino tells football fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics Gianni Infantino told football fans to 'chill and relax' on the eve of the World Cup, while Fifa faced criticism from the United Nations over the immigration issues that have overshadowed the buildup to the tournament.
SOCCER Donald Trump will not attend United States’ opening World Cup game President Donald Trump is not currently planning to attend the United States men’s national team’s opening World Cup match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California. The State Department issued a release to say Secretary of State Ma
SOCCER Freiburg signs Japan forward Keisuke Gotō from Belgian club Anderlecht Gotō joined Anderlecht from Japanese club Júbilo Iwata in January 2024
SOCCER Stadium upgrades in Toronto get positive reviews as biggest World Cup ever set to kick off Early reviews of the renovations, which brought the capacity to the FIFA minimum of 45,000, have been favorable
COMBAT SPORTS Aspinall 'cheater' claim his opinion Tom Aspinall was making his first defence of the heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane
TENNIS GB to face Czech Republic in BJK Cup quarter-final Great Britain have reached the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals in the past two editions
TENNIS Wimbledon prize money increases by 20% to £64.2m Iga Swiatek took home £3m for winning Wimbledon last year
TENNIS Williams' Queen's run over as injured Mboko withdraws Williams' doubles partner retires in second set of singles match after fall
SOCCER O'Neill confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager The 74-year-old has agreed to stay at Parkhead on a one-year contract with the option for a further year
COMBAT SPORTS UFC denies Strickland banned from White House fight Strickland is a two-time UFC middleweight champion
COMBAT SPORTS UFC fighters say they’re honored to compete in front of President Trump on card at the White House The temporary arena structure that houses the eight-sided cage, is the buzziest landmark this week in DC
SOCCER Known as ‘Sonaldo’ in Mexico, South Korea star Son feeling like a ‘young boy’ entering 4th World Cup The 33-year-old Son had a successful career with Tottenham in the Premier League before moving to Los Angeles
SOCCER FIFA and the FIFPRO union agree on a cooperation deal covering transfers and player welfare The parties will establish a minimum standards framework for women’s national teams
GOLF LIV Golf’s CEO Scott O’Neil now racing the clock as he seeks new funding The PGA Tour has not offered any insight into a potential return of any LIV player
NHL Kings’ hiring of Peter Laviolette signals a shift toward more offensively minded hockey Laviolette brings with him a track record of immediate offensive output and playoff success in previous stints
MLB Braves put Ronald Acuña Jr. on 10-day injured list with left hamstring strain The star right fielder got hurt Tuesday night during a 10-inning loss to the Chicago White Sox
SOCCER Rashford future uncertain as Barca deal deadline looms Marcus Rashford won his 71st England cap in the 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand
SOCCER FIFA World Cup Preview - Paraguay vs USA The 2026 World Cup journey for the United States begins this Friday. The host nation kicks off against Paraguay in Los Angeles, and the atmosphere promises to be one of the greatest spectacles in US soccer history.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup Preview - Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Canada qualified automatically for this summer’s marquee tournament alongside the United States and Mexico, marking their third World Cup appearance after featuring in 1986 and 2022
COMBAT SPORTS White House prepares for UFC Freedom 250 Illia Topuria will defend his UFC lightweight title against Justin Gaethje on the South Lawn of the historic centre of American power. The event marks 250 years of American Independence.
SOCCER Germany players will pay for 600 fans to travel to game Germany will be aiming to win the World Cup for a fifth time as this summer's tournament
SOCCER World Cup fever meets protest in Mexico City Mexico City police stood guard around the Azteca stadium in the days leading up to the opening match
TENNIS Williams' Queen's campaign in doubt after Mboko injury Williams' doubles partner retires in second set of singles match after fall
WHEELS Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism F1's new engines will be tweaked over the next two years to address criticism
NFL Mahomes to become NFL's first $500m player Mahomes has won the Super Bowl three times with the Kansas City Chiefs
SOCCER Wolves sack Edwards after seven months Rob Edwards made more than 100 appearances for Wolves as a player
GOD Game of the day - Stanley Cup Final - Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes The 2026 Stanley Cup Final is tied 2-2, and Game 5 is set for Thursday, June 11 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC
GOD Game of the day - FIFA World Cup - South Africa vs Mexico For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the tournament’s opening fixture is a repeat from a prior edition as Mexico and South Africa battle it out again exactly 16 years after their 1-1 draw in Johannesburg in 2010.
GOD Game of the day - FIFA World Cup - Czechia vs South Korea The long-awaited return of the Czech Republic to the FIFA World Cup will take place in Zapopan when they battle Asian heavyweights South Korea in the second fixture of Group A.
GOTW UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje UFC Freedom 250 marks another historic moment for the UFC when the Octagon touches down at the White House, where lightweight king Ilia Topuria faces interim champ Justin Gaethje. Plus, Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane battle for interim heavyweight gold. UFC
NFL Eagles TE Dallas Goedert ‘had other opportunities’ in free agency When free agency opened in March, it looked like tight end Dallas Goedert might be moving on after eight seasons with the Eagles.
SOCCER South Korea looking to take care of business in opener vs. Czechia South Korean players and coaches have long talked about the importance of winning the first match at this year's FIFA World Cup, stressing how taking care of business from the get-go will set the tone for the rest of the way.
SOCCER Mexico gears up for 2026 World Cup opener at historic Azteca Stadium Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches.
NFL Bengals sign Cashius Howell The Bengals have completed their draft pick signings. The team announced that they’ve inked second-round defensive end Cashius Howell to his rookie deal.
MLB MLB Preview - Milwaukee Brewers vs Athletics Nick Kurtz and the Athletics (32-35) host Brice Turang and the Milwaukee Brewers (41-24) at 9:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
MLB Jack Kochanowicz to undergo Tommy John surgery It was a rough day on the injury front for the Angels on Tuesday, as right-hander Jack Kochanowicz was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament that will require Tommy John surgery.
SOCCER Ahead of World Cup, Mexico striker Raul Jimenez fixes club future by signing for Wolves again Mexico striker Raul Jimenez sorted out his club future ahead of playing at the World Cup by signing for a second spell at English team Wolverhampton on Wednesday.
NFL Patriots LB Gabe Jacas underwent surgery New England’s second-round rookie remains unsigned, and a no-show at Gillette Stadium.
MLB MLB Preview - Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies The Chicago Cubs (34-33) and Colorado Rockies (25-42) will clash on Wednesday at Coors Field, starting at 8:40 p.m. ET.
NHL Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog wins Bill Masterton Trophy and Mark Messier Leadership Award Colorado captain returned in 2025 playoffs after missing 3 seasons with knee injury.
SOCCER Newcastle signs goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from 2nd-tier French side Reims Newcastle United has completed the signing of highly-sought after goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims on a long-term contract.
NFL Chiefs, OT Wanya Morris “agreed to explore trades” Morris would like to find a team that offers him a chance to return to a more prominent role and the Chiefs appear to be open to making that happen if a suitor presents itself.
MLB MLB Preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates At PNC Park on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (four straight defeats) face the Los Angeles Dodgers at 6:40 p.m. ET.
NBA Kings, Hornets have discussed Domantas Sabonis The future of star big man Domantas Sabonis with the Sacramento Kings appears uncertain as trade rumors continue to swirl with the offseason getting underway.