The New England Patriots are coming off back-to-back 4-13 seasons that were both good for last place in the AFC East. While that’s not where Robert Kraft wants his once perennial playoff contender, there is promise that the franchise is finally on the upswing. After moving on from Jerod Mayo after just one season, the … Read more
SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers attacked the free agent and trade markets aggressively this past winter in hopes of re-stocking a roster that proved to be World Series-worthy not all that long ago. Joc Pederson and Jake Burger were added to strengthen the lineup. The bullpen was completely remodeled, with Texas bringing a whopping … Read more
Shohei Ohtani played with a torn labrum through the end of the World Series after injuring his left shoulder in Game 2 at Dodger Stadium. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Four months later, it’s the most grueling memories that have also become the most meaningful ones. When the Dodgers won the World Series last … Read more
Last Updated:March 01, 2025, 15:33 IST India and New Zealand will have their pick of opponents for the semifinal of the Champions Trophy. Champions Trophy: India and New Zealand face off in last group A match (AP) A seemingly invincible India will be eager to sharpen their game against spin and give a run to … Read more
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos’ arrival at Manchester United heralded a new era that left fans dreaming of a return to the glory days. Fast forward a year and the club have slumped further into mediocrity with Ratcliffe joining the Glazer family in being a much maligned owner. 3 There has been a flurry of … Read more
England will be looking to ‘do an Australia’ as they begin their Champions Trophy campaign against the same opposition in Lahore on Saturday, live on Sky Sports. Australia are the masters of heading into an ICC event with questions over their competitiveness – and then winning them. We saw that in the 2021 T20 World … Read more
The Kansas City Chiefs will try to win their third consecutive title when they face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59 on Sunday, February 9. Kansas City is appearing in its fifth Super Bowl in six years, while Philadelphia will compete in its second in three seasons. The Eagles (14-3), who lost Super Bowl … Read more
Paulo Dybala of Roma shoots during the Serie A match between Venezia and AS Roma at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on February 09, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images) Roma picked up a 1-0 victory away against Venezia thanks to a second-half Paulo Dybala penalty, which was enough to hand Claudio … Read more
It’s the FA Cup fourth round this weekend and the stakes are high for clubs, players, managers and owners desperate to keep alive their hopes of success this season — such as Manchester United, Tottenham, Marcus Rashford, Ruud van Nistelrooy and, of course, Tom Brady. Round four is about heavyweight clashes and the remaining minnows … Read more
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