MONTERREY, Mexico – In a significant development for the Caribbean nation’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Leeds United forward Joël Piroe and LASK defender Melayro Bogarde have been granted permission by FIFA to switch their international allegiance to Suriname. The decision, confirmed Wednesday, opens the door for both players to participate in … Read more
Tarik Skubal Poised to Shatter Pitching Contract Records in Next Offseason DETROIT – Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is on track to redefine the pitching market when he becomes a free agent after the 2026 World Series. Coming off back-to-back American League Cy Young Awards and a record-setting arbitration win, Skubal is projected to command … Read more
Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Bucks to 134-123 Victory Over Pacers MILWAUKEE – Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 134-123 on Sunday, snapping a four-game losing streak. The victory, played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, was highlighted by a dominant second-half performance from the Bucks, fueled … Read more
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes of action, and the Boston Celtics held off a late charge to defeat the Washington Wizards 111-100 on Saturday night. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for Boston and extended Washington’s losing streak to 11 games. Neemias … Read more
Madrid – Spain has overtaken Germany in the UEFA coefficient rankings, securing a provisional second place and bolstering its chances of earning an additional Champions League spot for the 2026-27 season. The shift in the standings, confirmed after the first legs of the Champions League round of 16, is particularly noteworthy as it currently benefits … Read more
BODØ, Norway — In a stunning display of football, Bodø/Glimt defeated Sporting Lisbon 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash on Wednesday. The Norwegian side, playing at their intimate Aspmyra Stadium, continued their remarkable run in the competition, leaving the Portuguese giants reeling. The victory marks another chapter in … Read more
BODØ, Norway — In a remarkable display of underdog spirit, Bodø/Glimt continued their fairytale run in the UEFA Champions League, defeating Sporting Lisbon 3-0 in the first leg of their round of 16 clash on Wednesday. The match, played at the tiny Aspmyra Stadium in Bodø, Norway, saw the Norwegian side dominate a team once … Read more
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Two more members of the Iranian women’s national soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia, bringing the total number of players and staff who have received humanitarian visas to seven. Australian Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke announced the development Wednesday, as the remainder of the team departed for … Read more
Banchero Leads Magic to Dominating 130-91 Win Over Bucks MILWAUKEE – Paolo Banchero poured in 33 points as the Orlando Magic continued their impressive run with a commanding 130-91 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. The Bucks sat their star, Giannis Antetokounmpo, in the second game of a back-to-back set, opening the door … Read more
Chelsea Survive Scare, Edge Wrexham in FA Cup Thriller Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, Wales – Chelsea narrowly avoided a major upset in the FA Cup fifth round, securing a 4-2 extra-time victory over a spirited Wrexham side on Saturday. The National League club, co-owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, twice took the lead … Read more