Could the defending World Cup champions comprehend the sights and sounds of one of college football’s best atmospheres? It was a bit of a surreal sight as Lionel Messi and Argentina played Iceland in a pre-World Cup friendly on the campus of Auburn University, cruising to a 3-0 win at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Messi came on…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Jordan Staal scored his second goal of the game while stretched out on his stomach at 6:32 of the third period…
Outside of signing a record-setting contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks in March, plenty has gone right for Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2026. A month before Smith-Njigba signed a four-year, $168.8-million deal, with $120 million guaranteed, which makes the 24-year-old the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL, he was a key cog on the Seahawks’…
Real Madrid have released a remarkable official statement confirming that their club-record €150 million (£129m/$173m) offer for Julian Alvarez has been rejected by rivals Atlético Madrid. The extraordinary announcement finally reveals the true identity of the mystery Galactico that club president Florentino Perez promised to sign following his recent re-election campaign. Real Madrid Statement Confirms…
Christian Watson appreciated the faith the Green Bay Packers showed in him even when he believed he didn’t necessarily deserve it. Now that they’ve given him a contract extension, Watson wants to reward them by staying healthy and producing the best season of his career. “I try not to look into the number stuff too…
Craig Breslow, the Red Sox chief baseball officer, is having a lot of conversations about how his front office will pilot MLB’s Aug. 3 trade deadline. But it seems like those discussions are not reflecting their reality. The Red Sox (27-37) are last in the American League East, 11 ½ games behind the first-place Tampa…
U.S. Men’s National Team Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) — Under cloudless sky at the beginning of Tuesday’s practice session, Matt Freese and Matt Turner shuffled their feet and drove to their left and right as they took shots under the watchful eyes of the USA goalkeeper coaches, Toni Jimenez and Jack Robinson. Just three days from now,…
Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of felony domestic violence. The Los Angeles Police Department says Jackson was arrested after officers were called to his home in the West Hills neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley. NBC4 reported that Jackson allegedly attempted to take a phone away from…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is introducing fans from all over the world to the sights and sounds the United States, Canada and Mexico have to offer. As 48 fan bases prepare to watch their countries compete for a World Cup trophy, the bonus to a lot of soccer games is becoming immersed in the…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into an offseason where things are probably going to look different in a few areas of the roster. After missing the playoffs, there is a clear push to change more than just a couple of pieces around the edges. While the focus appears to be more on the blue…
