Baseball

Dodgers make series of moves involving notable players

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting back one key injury return even as they lose another slugger to the IL.

NBC might not be interested in Charles Barkley

As basketball fans await to learn the fate of the NBA on TNT, Bomani Jones cautions against assuming NBC could be an eventual landing spot for Charles Barkley Warner Bros. Discovery might be fighting to save the NBA on TNT, but it sounds like the league is hellbent on moving its “B” package of games to NBC. If that happens, does NBC bring Inside the NBA to their network? Or does NBC reacquiring NBA game rights subsequently close the book on the...

Mercedes announce another senior departure as Imola GP action gets underway – F1 news round-up

There were lots of F1 news headlines from Friday, not least Mercedes confirming another departure as the track action at Imola started in earnest.

Ohio State lands important new player

The Ohio State Buckeyes were already arguably the most talented team in the entire country entering the 2024 college football season, and they just added another talented player who will provide some important depth for the team. On Friday morning South Carolina Gamecocks transfer safety Keenan Nelson Jr. announced that he has committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes for the upcoming 2024 college football season. He joins the team after two seasons...

Notable People who died in 2024

Mercedes parting ways with F1 aero chief but will get Ferrari signings early

Mercedes is set to part ways with its Formula 1 chief aerodynamicist Gioacchino Vino, as it emerges the German manufacturer will get hold of two key signings from Ferrari early.

Arsenal will have a Premier League trophy waiting for them on Sunday as plans revealed

Arsenal will have a Premier League trophy waiting for them on Sunday as plans revealed - Both Arsenal and Man City will have podium, medals and trophy ready for them

Rivaldo advises current Brazil international to leave England

The 2002 World Cup winner believes there are greener pastures for the 24-year-old.

Ballon d'Or confirm Robert Lewandowski decision after 2020 award speculation

Reports have suggested that Robert Lewandowski could be awarded a retrospective Ballon d'Or for his performances during 2020 - the year the award was cancelled.

Leeds vs Southampton: Championship play-off final date, kick-off time, tickets, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Leeds vs Southampton: Championship play-off final date, kick-off time, tickets, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds - One team will secure an immediate return to the Premier League at Wembley

NHL commentator blasts ref after disallowed goal

Controversy emerged in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday night when a series-winning goal was disallowed. Afterward, comments made by former NHL player and current analyst Paul Bissonnette made the controversy even greater. Leading 3-2 in their series against the Colorado Avalanche, the Dallas Stars appeared to put the series away with a goal from Mason Marchment. The goal, though, was called off due to goalie interference, with the officials...

Why forcing Red Bull to make a “bad choice” is Vasseur’s main F1 target

As someone who understands well the challenges of Formula 1, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur knows there is no magic bullet that guarantees success.

Mason Greenwood: Euro giants join race for Man Utd exile as club accelerate replacement plan

It was announced last year that the 22-year-old would not be playing for the Red Devils again after an internal investigation into his arrest and the subsequent dropping of charges against him

LPGA: Rose Zhang not alone; multiple players withdraw from Liberty National event

Multiple players joined Rose Zhang and withdrew from the Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National due to suspicious illness.

Ready for F1? Exciting feedback on Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes test emerges

The boy wonder is believed to be Mercedes' first choice to replace Lewis Hamilton.

Golf-Woods packing his bags after disastrous PGA Championship outing

(Reuters) - A disastrous six-over-par 77 in the second round of the PGA Championship saw 15-times major winner Tiger Woods miles from the projected cut line in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday, in his first tournament since the Masters. Woods enjoyed a Masters milestone last month with his 24th consecutive made cut at the major but was seven over par through 36 holes at Valhalla Golf Club with the

Moment Scottie Scheffler arrested outside 2024 PGA Championship

World No 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was taken to jail on a string of charges - including a felony charge of assaulting a police officer - after being arrested by police outside Valhalla Golf Club on Friday morning.

Is this the Premier League Team of the Season?

F1 Imola GP: Leclerc completes Friday sweep as Verstappen struggles continue

Charles Leclerc swept Friday practice for Formula 1’s 2024 Imola Grand Prix – leading FP2 where McLaren ran Ferrari close and Red Bull’s struggles with Max Verstappen continued.

Alex Anthopoulous wizardry with Braves trades on full display yet again

Alex Anthopoulos' offseason trade with the White Sox looks even better with this latest update.

Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner shares massive Juan Soto contract update

Soto reportedly wants to reset the market in free agency and allegedly is eyeing a bidding war that could include the Yankees and New York Mets, among other potential suitors.

Juventus sack Allegri for Italian Cup rampage

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri was sacked on Friday for his explosive behaviour during the team's midweek Italian Cup triumph which the Serie A club deemed "incompatible" with its values. "The dismissal follows certain behaviours during and after the Italian Cup final which the club deemed incompatible with the values of Juventus and those who represent it should have."

Verstappen: Red Bull "severely off the pace" in Imola F1 practice

Max Verstappen says Red Bull is "severely off the pace" for Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after struggling with his car handling at Imola on Friday.

Significant rear wing change for Ferrari catches the eye in Imola paddock

After six flyaway race weekends, F1 is officially back in Europe. Imola is a legendary track to start with, so let's see what characterises this circuit, how teams are preparing...

Tiger Woods score today: Complete Round 2 results, highlights from 2024 PGA Championship

The Sporting News tracked Tiger Woods' score from Round 2 of the 2024 PGA Championship.

Dodgers give James Outman the Jordan Walker treatment with latest roster move

The Los Angeles Dodgers' latest roster move resembles what the St. Louis Cardinals did with Jordan Walker.

‘I’m not the only one’ – Fernando Alonso doubles down on ‘strange’ FIA steward decisions

"But united, we need to do it between all of us."

Red Sox manager Alex Cora was furious with umpires over mistake

He was upset by the end of the game.

Giants outfielder out for season due to injury

Year 1 in San Francisco is officially a wash for one prominent signing.

10 most underrated NBA players right now, including one big surprise

Pep Guardiola predicts what will happen to Man City against West Ham in Premier League title decider

Pep Guardiola predicts what will happen to Man City against West Ham in Premier League title decider - Champions have made hard work of final day assignments before

Paul Skenes strikes out first seven batters he faces in second start of MLB career

He didn't quite crack the league record, but Paul Skenes had an incredibly hot start in his second MLB outing.

Tired ESPN analysts get heated on air

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins is many things. On Friday, it appears one of those might have been “fatigued.” ESPN’s Perkins has been busy this NBA season, and during playoff time, that workload has seemingly only increased. The network aired the pivotal Game 6 matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Perkins participated in coverage of that game, which didn’t end until pretty late on the East Coast. Then, as...

John Daly pulls out of PGA Championship after brutal opening round

John Daly, who won the 1991 PGA Championship, withdrew from the 2024 edition at Valhalla, citing an injury.

Aston Martin boss hits out at ‘disrespectful’ and ‘unfair’ comment made about Lance Stroll

Mike Krack: "That is disrespectful in my opinion. And unfair, too."

Tua Tagovailoa sends message to Dolphins about new contract

Tua Tagovailoa is still waiting for a new contract from the Miami Dolphins, and he appears to be taking a big step to try and make it happen.

PGA Championship cut line 2024: Projected cut, rules, updates for Friday's leaderboard

Golfers are going low at the PGA Championship in 2024. Sporting News is tracking where the event's final cut line will end up and how many golfers will make it to the weekend.

World No 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and detained by police

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was detained in handcuffs by police outside Valhalla Golf Club in a bizarre misunderstanding on Friday morning.

Five reasons why Adrian Newey returning to McLaren F1 team makes little sense

Eddie Jordan may have hinted at it but Adrian Newey to McLaren is not going to happen.

Juxtaposition of Cardinals roster decisions says everything about struggles

While the Cardinals made some good offseason roster decisions, the bad ones outshine them.

Nuggets star disregards Anthony Edwards after Game 6 loss: 'Who?'

The budding rivalry between Jamal Murray and Anthony Edwards continues to grow.

Maple Leafs name new head coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs already have a new head coach.

Chiefs Star Shows Support For Harrison Butker Amid Calls For Him To Be Cut

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has been at the center of controversy since giving a commencement speech at a college graduation ceremony. In his speech, Butker suggested that women should focus on being wives and homemakers instead of pursuing external careers. He also discussed ...

An Orioles-Marlins trade to reignite talks from the offseason over young star

The Baltimore Orioles are a team that could use some starting pitching. Perhaps Jesus Luzardo of the Miami Marlins could help them

Transgender sports star celebrates major victory

This week, transgender golfer Hailey Davidson got one step closer to achieving her dream of playing on the LPGA Tour by winning a three-way playoff to claim victory at a sectional USGA U.S. Women’s Open qualifier in Bradenton, Florida. And it sounds like she is quite proud of her accomplishment. By winning the three-way playoff and earning the victory, Hailey Davidson earned the spot as the first alternate to the upcoming U.S. Women’s Open. This...

LPGA issues statement after illness forces several players to withdraw from the Mizuho Americas Open

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Illness. That was the short yet unfortunate diagnosis the LPGA cited when announcing Thursday morning that Rose Zhang had to withdraw from the Mizuho Americas Open after playing just three holes in the opening round. The news was disappointing for everyone involved with the event as the 20-year-old rising LPGA star was defending...

Rory McIlroy falters as Xander Schauffele leads by one at US PGA

Rory McIlroy requires a rousing Saturday here at the USPGA if he is to put himself in the mix for a first major title in 10 years. However, Tiger Woods’s challenge for a fifth Wanamaker Trophy ended prematurely after the 48-year-old suffered two triple-bogeys in three holes early in his second-round on his way to a 77 and a seven-over total to come...

2024 PGA Championship missed cuts: Jon Rahm, Wyndham Clark among stars not playing weekend at Valhalla

A number of recent major champions won't be around for the action this weekend in Louisville

‘They’ve been so fast since China’ – George Russell picks out non-Red Bull Imola GP favourites

With Red Bull on the back foot after Friday's running, George Russell has placed another team at the top of the pecking order at Imola.

Shohei Ohtani's opposite field HR vs. the Reds is ridiculous

Shohei Ohtani tied for the MLB lead in home runs with a ridiculous opposite-field blast.