SOCCER Garnacho joins Villa on loan from Chelsea Alejandro Garnacho scored eight goals and registered four assists in 43 games for Chelsea last season
SOCCER Germany calls news conference as Klopp expected to be named coach Klopp hasn’t coached since he left Liverpool in 2024
NFL Panthers will be without both starting offensive tackles for start of the season The team placed Ekwonu and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton on the physically unable to perform list
NFL Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams arrested in Canada on gun charges He was a third-round pick out of Illinois in 2024
NHL Blue Jackets sign goaltender Jet Greaves to $15 million, 3-year deal through the 2028-29 season The 25-year-old Greaves finished 26-19-9 with a 2.60 goals-against average last season
CYCLING Richard Carapaz wins Tour de France stage 18 Richard Carapaz wins his second Tour de France stage. The Ecuadorian, who two years ago won at Superdévoluy, proved the strongest man on the final climb of the 185.2km stage.
SOCCER Inter Miami under investigation after signing Casemiro Casemiro started every game at the World Cup as Brazil progressed to the last 16
SOCCER Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision Folarin Balogun was the United States' top scorer at the World Cup with three goals
SOCCER Newcastle agree £34m deal for Monaco's Bamba Aladji Bamba has played for France Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-20s
COMBAT SPORTS Ex-UFC champion Andrade working as delivery driver Jessica Andrade's six finishes is the most in UFC strawweight history
SOCCER Arsenal sign Greek forward Tzolis for £34m Christos Tzolis has previously played for Norwich City
SOCCER Leeds in talks to sign Man City keeper Trafford James Trafford won two trophies with Manchester City last season
GOD Game of the day - San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves g4 The San Diego Padres visit the Atlanta Braves on Thursday afternoon for the finale of a four-game set at Truist Park
GOTW PFL Washington DC: Jean vs. Musaev The PFL is in the nation's capital city this week with the vacant welterweight title on the line at the top of the lineup.
GOTW UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov (UFC Fight Night 282) takes place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev faces Bogdan Guskov in the main event, stepping i
NBA Kendrick Perkins calls out Kevin Durant for offseason workout Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Durant were once teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but that hasn’t stopped Perkins from calling out the two-time NBA Finals MVP. Durant has been working out this offseason with Orlando Magic star Palo Banehcero, and Per
NFL Cardinals sign Carson Beck The first chip has finally fallen, and it may not take long before the domino effect takes over the NFL. Carson Beck is the first of the four unsigned rookie quarterbacks to put pen to paper, and the drama may soon be over. As reported by Ian Rapoport, Be
MLB Peter Strzelecki opts out of Brewers deal Right-hander Peter Strzelecki has opted out of his minor league deal with the Brewers, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He is now a free agent and eligible to sign with any club. Strzelecki, 31, started this year with the Brewers on a minor leagu
MLB Mariners outright Miles Mastrobuoni The Mariners announced that infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Tacoma. He has the right to elect free agency but MLBTR has learned that he will accept the assignment. Mastrobuoni has been a light
NHL Panthers re-sign Mikulas Hovorka According to a team announcement, the Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Mikulas Hovorka to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. PuckPedia reported that Hovorka will earn an NHL salary of $850K and an AHL salary of $100K. Hovorka was
NBA Spurs re-sign David Jones Garcia The Spurs have put out a press release officially confirming their new two-way deal with Jones Garcia. The team didn’t announce which player was waived to make room for Jones Garcia, but as noted below, we’re operating under the assumption that it was Mil
MLB Royals designate Kameron Misner for assignment The Royals announced that outfielder Kameron Misner has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to righty Nate Pearson, whose previously reported acquisition from the Astros has now been confirmed by the team. Misner, 28, wa
NHL Panthers acquire Matthew Tkachuk Four years ago, the NHL world was hit with a blockbuster trade between the Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers. The Flames dealt Matthew Tkachuk, freshly off signing an eight-year, $76MM extension, along with a 2025 fourth-round pick to the Flames for Jon
NHL Islanders re-sign Joey Larson The New York Islanders are keeping around a collegiate free agent signee for a few more years. According to a team announcement, the Islanders have signed forward Joey Larson to a two-year, two-way contract through the 2027-28 season. Larson, 25, grew up
MLB Astros trade Nate Pearson to Royals The Royals announced that they’ve acquired right-hander Nate Pearson from the Astros in exchange for minor league righty Max Martin. Houston had designated Pearson for assignment over the weekend. Kansas City designated outfielder Kameron Misner for assig
MLB Nationals reportedly considering keeping Foster Griffin Left-hander Foster Griffin should have plenty of suitors if he’s made available at the trade deadline, but he isn’t a guarantee to be on the block. Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported this morning that the Nationals are “still assessing
NHL Justin Bailey signs with Barys Astana After a lengthy professional career in North America, forward Justin Bailey is taking his talents overseas. According to a league announcement, Bailey has signed a one-year deal with the KHL’s Barys Astana. Bailey’s professional career began in 2013 when
CYCLING Tour de France 2026: Stage 18 preview The Tour de France continues on Thursday 23 with stage 18, a 185.2km mountain stage. With 3,900m of elevation gain and a finish at 1,825m above sea level, this stage offers another test for the general classification contenders.
SPECIALS Isaiah Adams facing gun charges in Canada Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams faces four weapons charges after his recent arrest in Canada, the Associated Press reports. Adams, 25, was charged with possession of a firearm obtained in a crime, possession of a restricted/prohibited firearm, n
MLB Angels sign Cade Marlowe The Angels and outfielder Cade Marlowe are in agreement on a minor league contract, per Ari Alexander of 7News. He just recently opted out of a minor league deal with the A’s, and his new contract with the Halos has some future opt-out opportunities as we
MLB Garrett Crochet targeting return from IL by playoffs Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet hasn’t pitched since April and it doesn’t appear as though he’ll be back anytime soon. The left tells Tim Healey of The Boston Globe that he is targeting a return in time for the playoffs. It’s been a confounding seaso
NFL Panthers move Ikem Ekwonu and Tershawn Wharton to PUP List The Panthers placed right tackle Taylor Moton and cornerback Jaycee Horn on the active/non-football injury list. More procedural moves have taken place today. Carolina announced on Tuesday that left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharto
SOCCER FIFA World Cup final watched by more than 60M US viewers There are a lot of things that could have gone wrong during this summer's FIFA World Cup, a complicated logistical undertaking that included three host nations, 16 stadiums, 48 teams, 104 games and endless opportunities for controversy on and off the socc
MLB Orioles place Samuel Basallo on IL Catcher Samuel Basallo landed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, the Orioles announced. Outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez was recalled to take his spot on the roster. With Adley Rutschman also sidelined, Baltimore will roll with Sam Huff a
MLB Padres reportedly discussing Wandy Peralta in trade talks The Padres have been 'actively discussing' left-handed reliever Wandy Peralta in trade talks recently, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. There’s no indication a deal is close at this time. Peralta, who’ll turn 35 this weekend, is playing out the t
SOCCER Emi Martinez hints at Argentina exit after World Cup loss Emi Martinez has hinted he could bring his Argentina career to an end after the Albiceleste lost the World Cup final to Spain. The Aston Villa goalkeeper admitted his heartbreak in an emotional message, leaving his international future uncertain.
SOCCER Inter Miami sign Carlos Casimiro Inter Miami have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder, Carlos Casimiro, on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester United. The Major League Soccer club announced on its website on Wednesday that the former Real Madrid star has si
BASKETBALL Paris hire Max Lefevre as basketball head coach Timberwolves assistant Max Lefevre has taken a job overseas, having accepted the head coaching position for Paris Basketball, the French team announced today (via Twitter). Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews reported earlier this morning that the two sides wer
SPECIALS Donal Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to be next secretary-general of United Nations President Trump reportedly wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, The New York Post reported. Swiss-born Infantino has developed a close relationship with Trump as they worked together to organize thi
SOCCER Portland Timbers name Martí Cifuentes head coach The Portland Timbers have named Martí Cifuentes as their new head coach, the club announced. He has signed a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season. The 44-year-old Spaniard joins Portland with more than two decades of coaching experience across
