Manchester City plunged deeper into trouble in the Champions League by losing 2-0 at Juventus on Wednesday, the latest setback in a scarcely believable run of poor results for the ailing English champions. City dropped to 22nd place in the 36-team standings, with only the top 24 advancing. Progressing to the next round of the … Read more
ZURICH – Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. Still, many questions remain about the tournament as well as the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, … Read more
Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre took to X to “clear the air” about a recently released video clip that showed what Favre described as “a small dustup” between him and former New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau. The clip was released Tuesday by ESPN ahead of the Friday premiere of its 30 for … Read more
DALLAS — The New York Mets added Juan Soto, but the Dodgers’ lineup remains deeper and more dangerous. The New York Yankees inked Max Fried, but the Dodgers’ rotation still outnumbers them in big-name, frontline arms. In a high-priced offseason that has seen several big-market contenders bolster their roster — or at least make lucrative bids … Read more
Quarterback Justin Herbert missed practice Wednesday after he suffered left leg and ankle injuries in the Chargers’ loss against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Herbert took a hard tackle while jumping to release a pass and appeared to tweak his knee when he landed. He grabbed at this left leg while trainers rushed to … Read more
A look at the matchups involving Southland teams in CIF state championship bowl games this weekend: FRIDAY Division 2-AA: Oxnard Pacifica (11-4) vs. Sacramento Grant (11-3) at Saddleback College, 4 p.m. Pacifica blocked three punts last week against Narbonne. Offensively, it’s all about whether quarterback Dominic Duran can receive enough time to get the ball … Read more
Former Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah has already found a new program in Duke, while Mississippi State’s Michael Van Buren Jr. and Cal’s Fernando Mendoza are exploring changes of their own in the transfer portal. Mensah, a redshirt freshman with three years of eligibility remaining, told ESPN on Wednesday he has transferred to Duke. He attended … Read more
All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet was acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday for four prospects: catcher Kyle Teel, infielder Chase Meidroth, right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez and outfielder Braden Montgomery. Chicago announced the trade. Crochet was 6-12 with a 3.58 ERA in 32 starts for a White Sox team that went … Read more
Jimmy Butler knows there are tons of questions about his future with the Miami Heat. He might get traded, he might leave as a free agent next summer, he might exercise a $52.4 million option to return to the Heat or he might get a new contract. “Who knows?” Butler asked. Evidently, even he doesn’t … Read more
An Ohio politician has seen enough flag planting by visiting sports teams. Republican state Rep. Josh Williams said Wednesday on social media he’s introducing a bill to make flag planting in sports a felony in the state. His proposal comes after the Nov. 30 fight at the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry football game when the Wolverines … Read more