Former USMNT coach Bruce Arena questions quality of USA soccer’s opponents ahead of 2026 World Cup

After a successful January camp, expectations are high for Mauricio Pochettino and the United States men’s national team, but according to former coach Bruce Arena, it may be worth withholding judgment on the USMNT until they’re able to face top opposition around the world. The current San Jose Earthquakes head coach managed the USMNT during … Read more

NASCAR in 2025: New drivers and race teams to follow, plus a complete look at this year’s Cup Series field

2025 Daytona 500: Five longshot drivers to watch in this year's Great American Race

When each new year in NASCAR commences, there is always something new apparent when the haulers are unloaded and the crews go to work for the first time. In some cases, it’s a new paint scheme or a new sponsor accompanying familiar names and numbers. In others, familiar cars have been taken over by new … Read more

Golf schedule 2025: Dates and venues for every PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf event plus all four Majors and Ryder Cup

There's plenty of golf coming up in 2025

Golf stars around the world are ready for another busy schedule throughout 2025. The Masters at Augusta will be the first Major of the year in April while The Open will be heading back to Royal Portrush in the summer. 6 There’s plenty of golf coming up in 2025 The Ryder Cup is also coming … Read more

SheBelieves Cup: Chelsea’s Catarina Macario back on U.S. team

Jeff CarlisleFeb 11, 2025, 11:00 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. The return of Chelsea forward Catarina Macario highlights the 23-player United States women’s national team roster selected by manager Emma Hayes for the 2025 SheBelieves Cup. The U.S. women’s national team, ranked No. 1 in … Read more

Madrid derby drama, Liverpool’s FA Cup exit, more reactions

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The European soccer weekend didn’t disappoint — does it ever? Let’s review. In LaLiga, Real Madrid and Atlético served up a feisty derby draw that both teams can ultimately feel good about as the title race and Champions League look like they’ll go right down to the wire. The English FA Cup, the sport’s oldest … Read more

Ellie Kildunne: Red Roses have chance to write England Rugby World Cup fairytale in golden age for women’s sport | Rugby Union News

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England full-back and World Player of the Year Ellie Kildunne tells Sky Sports the Red Roses have a chance to “re-write their Rugby World Cup story into a fairytale” on home soil in a “golden age for women’s sport”. The last two Women’s Rugby World Cup finals have seen the Red Roses make it through … Read more

Liverpool out of FA Cup: Arne Slot defends team selection after Plymouth shock | Football News

Ryan Hardie scores from the spot to give Plymouth the lead against Liverpool

Arne Slot defended his team selection after his much-changed Liverpool side crashed out of the FA Cup to Championship bottom-club Plymouth. The Premier League leaders had been big pre-match favourites to march into round five of the competition, with talk of a possible quadruple even beginning to build following their qualification for the Carabao Cup … Read more

Aston Villa vs Tottenham LIVE: FA Cup team news and line-ups ahead of Marcus Rashford debut

‘Disappointing’ – Postecoglou on Spurs missing out on EFL Cup final Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The … Read more

Plymouth vs Liverpool LIVE: FA Cup team news, line-ups and more today

Luis Diaz of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool are better equipped for this season Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, … Read more

FA Cup: Leeds boss Daniel Farke weighs in on tragedy chanting incidents after loss to Millwall in fourth round | Football News

emi Azeez of Millwall celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Leeds United and Millwall at Elland Road on February 08, 2025 in Leeds, England.

Daniel Farke spoke of football’s values after Leeds condemned “vile” tragedy chanting by Millwall fans during their side’s 2-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory at Elland Road. Lions winger Femi Azeez scored twice as Alex Neil’s men caused an upset by progressing to the fifth round for the first time since 2018-19. In-form Millwall arrived in … Read more