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A Super Bowl hangover and a head coach brothers’ clash: Five things to look out for in Week 12 of the NFL season

Fantasy football players are going to have to dig deep in Week 12 of the NFL season as six teams are on a bye – the most we’ve had in a single week so far this season – with the Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints and New York Jets all off.

MLB to test robot umpires as part of challenge system at next Spring training, plans use in 2026 regular season

Major League Baseball (MLB) will test the use of robot umpires as part of a challenge system during Spring training next year, with the aim of implementing the system in the 2026 regular season.

Victor Wembanyama joins legendary group of NBA players after posting another monstrous stat-line

Victor Wembanyama put his name alongside some legendary figures in NBA history after posting yet another monstrous stat-line during the San Antonio Spurs’ 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday.

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson named unanimous 2024 WNBA MVP after historic season

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was unanimously voted as the 2024 WNBA Most Valuable Player after a historic season, the league announced on Sunday.

Vikings cement Super Bowl credentials, Ravens plunge Cowboys into crisis mode, Panthers get 1st win: NFL Week 3 Sunday review

The theme for Week 3 was teams getting their first win of the season.

Soccer player arrested in connection with almost $800,000 worth of cannabis seized at airport

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, a soccer player who used to play for Premier League giant Arsenal, has been arrested after $795,300 (£600,000) worth of cannabis was seized at a British airport, the Carlisle Magistrates court confirmed to CNN.

Saints continue historic start with victory over Cowboys, last-second field goal helps Chiefs down Bengals: NFL Week 2 Sunday review

The NFL season continues to provide drama, thrills and plays worthy of praise. The 14 games on Sunday were no exception, providing no shortage of entertainment, with each matchup seemingly having drama and noteworthy moments.

Miami-Dade police officer placed on administrative duty after Dolphins star Tyreek Hill detained before game

The Miami-Dade Police Department placed an officer on administrative leave Sunday after Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was detained prior to the start of the season-opening game.

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall to miss at least four games of NFL season after being shot in chest during attempted robbery

The San Francisco 49ers placed rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall on the reserve/non-football injury list on Monday after he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery over the weekend. The move means Pearsall, 23, will miss at least the first four games of the 2024 season as he recovers from the gunshot. The Niners are set to play their first game of the season on Monday Night Football against the New York Jets on September 9.

Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy to miss season after surgery for meniscus tear

JJ McCarthy’s career as the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback will be delayed until next season after it was revealed Wednesday the rookie’s surgery for a meniscus tear in his right knee was a “full repair.”

Julián Álvarez seals Atlético Madrid move from Manchester City in reported $104m deal

Julián Álvarez has signed for Atlético Madrid from Manchester City in reported deal worth approximately $104 million, the Spanish club announced on Monday.

‘I want to encourage other women’: US star Raven Saunders wears mask and sunglasses in shot put semifinals

Raven Saunders has never been shy about standing out and that’s exactly what they did in Thursday’s shot put semifinals.

New York Mets pitcher Jorge López throws glove into crowd after being ejected, then delivers postgame rant

New York Mets pitcher Jorge López threw his glove into the crowd following his ejection from a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday – and then followed that up with a post-game rant for the ages that multiple reports say is expected to end his season with the team.

Dallas Mavericks one win away from NBA Finals as they go up 3-0 on the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday, 116-107, to move to 3-0 in the series and knock on the door of their first NBA Finals appearance in 13 years.

A week after his sister had a seizure and brain surgery, Davis Riley wins first individual PGA Tour event

Davis Riley paid tributes to his sister, who is recovering from brain surgery to remove a tumor, and his former colleague Grayson Murray after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday.

Mother sues NBA star LaMelo Ball for allegedly hitting son with car

A mother is suing LaMelo Ball and his team, the Charlotte Hornets, after the 22-year-old NBA star allegedly hit her son with his car.

College sports could see a dramatic change. Here’s what you need to know

College athletes could soon get dramatically different paychecks.

2024 WNBA season: How to watch as a new era of women’s basketball dawns

Never before has there been such anticipation ahead of a WNBA season. With the established talent already in situ and an exciting crop of players arriving from the college scene, it promises to be an intriguing time.

Why the Bills picked a player in NFL Draft who has never played football: he’s 6-foot-7 and runs a 4.79 second 40-yard dash

The transition from rugby to football has proven tough in the past. Jarryd Hayne and Christian Wade both left rugby near the peak of their powers to try their hand on the football gridiron, with both failing to make it long term.

2024 NFL Draft: How to watch the next generation of football stars find their professional homes

The free agency frenzy has come and gone. The next big milestone in the NFL calendar is the draft. And 2024’s edition looks to be a blockbuster one, with heaps of highly-touted quarterback talents, a potentially all-time wide receiver group and overall value throughout.

South Carolina’s three titles in seven years speak volumes of Dawn Staley’s remarkable tenure as coach

Caitlin Clark’s last dance in the NCAA dominated conversation ahead of Sunday’s women’s national championship game.

Women’s March Madness: How to watch Final Four games as Caitlin Clark looks to cap off historic season in style

Between all the shocks, the tremendous skill on show on the court and the drama off it, it’s been quite the women’s March Madness in 2024.

Tiger Woods on player list for The Masters; longtime friend concerned over him walking 72 holes

Tiger Woods is on the player list for The Masters later this month, but according to a longtime friend of the 15-time major champion there are concerns regarding the physical challenge of navigating 72 holes over four days.

Sweet 16: How to watch and everything you need to know about the men’s and women’s tournaments

68 teams begin March Madness on both the men’s and women’s brackets. But now, it’s down to just 16 on each side.

MLB Opening Day: 2024 regular season kicks off in full with Shohei Ohtani cloud looming

Although fans have been treated to a glimpse of MLB action, the 2024 season kicks off in full on Thursday with Opening Day. The Seoul Series saw the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Deigo Padres officially raise the curtain on the new calendar with a two-game series in South Korea, but the rest of MLB begins their campaign this week. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Opening Day.

No. 1 Houston survives OT upset scare after dramatic buzzer beater from No. 9 Texas A&M with Sweet 16 now set

The No. 1 seeded Houston Cougars survived an overtime upset scare in the men’s March Madness after the No. 9 seed Texas A&M Aggies hit a dramatic buzzer-beating three-pointer at the end of regulation on Sunday.

Charles Barkley tears into Barack Obama’s March Madness bracket as fans bid to beat the near-impossible odds once again

It’s that time of year again, when anyone and everyone turns into a college basketball expert. It’s one of the few things in sport that has never been done before, but that doesn’t stop fans from across the world attempting to successfully complete their perfect March Madness bracket every year.

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