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Son blames bad pitches as South Korea slip up in World Cup qualifying
Son Heung-min blamed South Korea's shoddy pitches for their 2026 World Cup qualifying struggles after a 1-1 draw with Jordan left them sweating on an automatic place at the tournament.The top two ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What is World Sevens Football? New women’s series wants to help players go viral
The proposition for World Sevens Football (W7F), a new global women’s “grand slam series”, is simple: some of the best players from eight clubs around the globe competing in a three-day, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Oxford United duo save Kluivert blushes: crucial victory for Indonesia in hunt for World Cup qualification
Indonesia secured their first victory under Patrick Kluivert on Tuesday night. The 1-0 home win over Bahrain keeps the World Cup in sight for Timnas, and brings a newfound positive momentum after ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ski jumping official won't rule out more Norway DQs from worlds
Norway could face further qualifications from world championship events in an affair around manipulated ski jumping suits, race director Sandro Pertile has said. Pertile said ahead of the weekend's ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
FIFA details Club World Cup prize money with $125M target for the winner in $1BN fund
The winner of FIFA’s first 32-team Club World Cup in the United States could earn $125 million as details of a $1 billion prize money fund were finally published Wednesday. FIFA said it allocated ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
FIFA details Club World Cup prize money with $125M target for the winner in $1BN fund
The winner of FIFA’s first 32-team Club World Cup in the United States could earn $125 million as details of a $1 billion prize money fund were finally publishedABC News - 2d -
Manchester City learn the financial benefits of playing in the FIFA Club World Cup but is it worth it?
This summer will see Manchester City take part in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup. The competition is FIFA’s attempt to expand its reach into club football. Their hope is that the competition will ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Brazil suffers ‘embarrassing’ defeat to great rival Argentina in one-sided World Cup qualifier
On Tuesday, an already underwhelming 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign reached its nadir as Brazil suffered an embarrassing 4-1 defeat away to great rival Argentina.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Argentina hopes Messi will play at 2026 World Cup even as team wins without him
Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup. After Argentina secured a spot in next year's competition, the main question now is ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
ISU's World Figure Skating 2025 championship in Boston honors Flight 5342 victims
The 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships began Wednesday in Boston and included a special tribute to figure skaters and others lost in the January 29 Flight 5342 air collision.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Photo – Inter Milan Praise Star Striker For Securing Iran “Tickets For Next World Cup”
Inter Milan star center-forward Mehdi Taremi helped Iran secure a berth at the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer.Despite his form woes at the San Siro, Mehdi Taremi remains a vital asset for ‘Team ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Brazil re-open talks to hire Carlo Ancelotti ahead of 2026 World Cup
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has earmarked Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti as its preferred candidate to lead the national team at the 2026 World Cup.Following Brazil’s ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
World Cup Onside/Offside: Will Argentina repeat? Will Spain win? USA has work to do
With the international break done and dusted with all the major World Cup contenders in action, who's looking sharp right now and who needs work in the next 14 months? LME breaks it down.ESPN - 1d -
Ilia Malinin sets personal best to lead after short program at world championships
Ilia Malinin arrived in Massachusetts as the clear favorite to defend his world figure skating championship. The 20-year-old American nicknamed the Quad God delivered a career-best first segment, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Malinin grabs men's world lead while Miura and Kihara win pairs title
Defending champion Ilia Malinin seized command of the men's competition at the World Figure Skating Championships on Thursday while Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the pairs title in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Inter Milan Superstar Hits Out: ‘I’m One Of The Top Ten Best Strikers In The World’
Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram is confident that he is one of the top strikers in world football at the moment.Speaking to Onza Mundial, via FCInter1908, the Frenchman rated himself among the ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
A bonus for winning the Club World Cup? City players don't even deserve a watch, says Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola doesn’t believe he or his players deserve to receive a bonus if the team wins the first 32-team Club World Cup in the United States. FIFA this week announced ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Source: Falcons cut longtime fan favorite Jarrett
In a somewhat surprising move, the Atlanta Falcons are moving on from defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, one of their franchise players over the last decade.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Junior Bridgeman — NBA veteran, star of Louisville Final Four team and billionaire — dies at 71
Bridgeman was a Louisville basketball great, 12-year NBA veteran and billionaire businessman who purchased a stake in the Bucks franchise he played for.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Cavs win 15th straight for 2nd time this season
The NBA-leading Cavaliers rallied from 18 down in the third quarter to beat the Nets and match the longest winning streak in franchise history.ESPN - Mar. 12 -
Five NFL teams that still have big holes to fill after early free agency
NFL free agency can be a platform for teams to address their needs. But it can also create or exacerbate issues, as several franchises have learned.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Cavs score vs Magic | Live game updates, highlights as Cleveland seeks 17th win in a row
The Cavaliers look to extend their franchise-best winning streak against the Orlando Magic Sunday afternoon on ABC. Follow along for live updates.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
'That makes our one and two even better': Can the Kyle Kuzma trade maximize Giannis, Dame and the Bucks?
Milwaukee parted ways with a franchise cornerstone to acquire Kyle Kuzma, a below-the-radar trade that the Bucks believe can rekindle vibes of their 2021 title run.ESPN - Mar. 16 -
New York Giants continue to languish in 'quarterback hell'
Ex-New York Giants GM Dave Gettleman feared "QB hell" and through his decisions and Joe Schoen's, that exactly where the franchise languishes.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Papa John's CEO explains how the chain focuses on value for consumers
In a Monday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Papa John's CEO Todd Penegor described how the pizza franchise tweaked its methods to focus on value.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Celtics' new ownership group already faces a difficult task
A group led by venture capitalist Bill Chisholm now owns the most successful franchise in league history, but a massive tax bill comes due next season.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Who is Bill Chisholm, the new majority owner of the Boston Celtics?
The Boston Celtics were sold Thursday to a group led by Bill Chisholm for a $6.1 billion valuation, the most ever for a North American franchise.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
'The Bachelor' faces overhaul to bloom again after upheaval and withering viewership
As Season 29 of the ABC dating reality series comes to a close, the franchise's uncertain future after leadership changes and a series of missteps on race and vetting of contestants.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Barry Sanders: Lions turnaround has been 'miraculous'
Detroit’s success over the past two years has Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders optimistic about the trajectory of the franchise.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Former NFL safety Matt Stevens dies at 51
Former New England Patriots safety Matt Stevens, who won a Super Bowl with the franchise in 2002, has died, his family announced. He was 51.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses signing of Stefon Diggs: 'Just trying to make sure we're supporting Drake'
Vrabel goes in depth on why the 31-year-old, four-time Pro Bowler can help out his franchise QBCBS Sports - 1d -
Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses signing of Stefon Diggs: 'Just trying to make sure we're supporting Drake'
Vrabel goes in depth on why the 31-year-old, four-time Pro Bowler can help out his franchise QBCBS Sports - 1d -
Clive Revill, Original Voice of Emperor Palpatine in ‘Star Wars,’ Dies at 94
His voice can be heard for only a minute in “The Empire Strikes Back,” but it provided the first draft of a character that would be a mainstay of the franchise for decades.The New York Times - 1d -
Clive Revill, Original Voice of Emperor Palpatine in ‘Star Wars,’ Dies at 94
His voice can be heard for only a minute in “The Empire Strikes Back,” but it provided the first draft of a character that would be a mainstay of the franchise for decades.The New York Times - 1d -
Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft reverses gains after Tencent-backed spinoff move
Ubisoft shares surged on Friday after the French video game publisher announced a deal to spin out some of its best-selling franchises.CNBC - 9h -
What the world needs now is more fossil fuels, says Trump’s energy secretary
Chris Wright signals abandonment of Biden’s ‘irrational, quasi-religious’ climate policies at industry conference . The world needs more planet-heating fossil fuel, not less, Donald Trump ’s newly ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Brignone closes in on overall World Cup title with super-G victory near her Italian hometown
Federica Brignone all but locked up the women’s overall World Cup title by winning a super-G on Friday, giving the Italian a near-insurmountable lead in the season standings. Brignone extended her ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Friedrich leads 4-man world bobsled title race as weather takes its toll on Lake Placid track
Germany’s Francesco Friedrich is well on his way to another world bobsled title. The second heat of the four-heat race was canceled — after it had been run in its entirety — Friday because of ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Azteca Stadium has changed its name ahead of its third men's World Cup next year
Azteca Stadium has been renamed Banorte Stadium before it hosts its third men's World Cup next year. Latin America's largest soccer stadium — 87,500 seats — has taken the name of one of Mexico's ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
New Caledonia beats Tahiti 3-0 and advances to the Oceania World Cup qualifying final
New Caledonia's 36-year-old striker Georges Gope-Fenepej scored twice in his team's 3-0 win over Tahiti in an Oceania qualifying semifinal Friday which left it one step away from the 2026 World ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21
