Rafael Márquez is taking the reins of the Mexican national team. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) announced Wednesday that the former Barcelona star will succeed Javier Aguirre as head coach leading up to the 2030 World Cup. Márquez, 47, served as Aguirre’s assistant from August 2024 until Mexico’s recent 3-2 round of 16 loss to…
Free agency opened on July 1 and the Pittsburgh Penguins added some new faces to the organization. Pittsburgh surpassed expectations last season, however they went into the offseason with some problems that needed to be addressed. The Penguins might not be Stanley Cup contenders next season, but general manager Kyle Dubas would still like his…
Dave Roberts knows the drill. As he gets set to lead the National League All-Star team for the fifth time since 2018, the Dodgers manager understands how the next week will look leading into the game and when he needs to start preparing his lineup and pitching decisions. So, he’s in no rush. “I probably…
Lionel Messi, the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer, was among 29 players selected to represent Major League Soccer on Wednesday against the LIGA MX All-Stars on July 29 at the MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina. Messi has 12 goals and eight assists in 14 matches this season for Inter Miami CF. Messi is…
Listen to this article Estimated 5 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. Chicago centre Connor Bedard will miss the start of the NHL season after he had surgery on his left shoulder on…
Remember the coronation that never quite happened? A few years ago, Kylian Mbappé was the consensus heir. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo would eventually ride off, and the kid from Bondy — a World Cup winner as a teenager, the first teenager to score in a final since Pelé — would inherit the throne. In…
The New York Rangers were one of the busier teams on July 1, as they made six signings and trades that will have an impact on their NHL roster going into this season. They have been quiet since that day, and while they did make moves to help improve their defense, it’s the forward group…
It’s official: Justin Bieber is set to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19. “The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can,” Bieber said in a staement to FIFA. “I’m grateful to be part of this Halftime Show, and…
It took nearly a whole week for the Utah Mammoth to match the New Jersey Devils’ offer sheet to Barrett Hayton, but with hours left before the deadline, it was announced that they would keep the forward for at least an additional season. The first offer sheet attempt in franchise history is now past us….
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers. Verlander made the announcement on Wednesday, shortly after he was added as a Legend Pick to the American League All-Star roster….
