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James Sands makes NYCFC history with first homegrown extension
James Sands placed the ball on the penalty spot, took eight steps back and waited for the whistle. “One of the hallmarks of James’ development over the last years," NYCFC...
The mysterious catfishing scandal that rocked the American soccer community
The red flags were always there with Charlie Kennan, if you looked hard enough. Kennan, who operated an eponymous Twitter account popular in the US men’s national team ecosystem, emerged...
Japan looking for a way out of Olympics because of COVID
Tokyo's Olympics dream likely will have to wait. The Japanese government has privately concluded that the Tokyo Olympics — originally slated for last summer — will have to be cancelled...
Liverpool's incredible streak snapped in stunning fashion
The streak is over. For the first time in 1,369 days -- nearly four years — Liverpool has lost a home match in the Premier League. The 1-0 loss Thursday,...
Odell Beckham reveals 'bittersweet' feelings
After missing most of the Browns' best season in years, Odell Beckham Jr. took to Instagram Wednesday to share his feelings on having to watch the team's success from the...
Female official will make Super Bowl history
Sarah Thomas is making history. The fifth-year referee has been named to the officiating crew for Super Bowl 2021, making her the first woman to officiate football's grandest stage. Thomas...
Ben Simmons has some feelings about Nets' trade for James Harden
Ben Simmons is staying put. After much speculation that he would wind up in Houston as part of a package netting Philly James Harden, it looks like Simmons will be...
James Harden breaks promise to Rockets fan: 'Speechless'
James Harden broke an old promise by forcing a trade to the Nets. After the superstar was traded to Brooklyn on Wednesday in a blockbuster deal, an old interaction Harden...
Pacers All-Star also traded in wild James Harden aftermath
The trades didn't stop after the Nets' blockbuster for James Harden. After it was reported that the Nets were shipping Caris LeVert to the Rockets, Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince...
Mets may not be done with major moves: 'We are always hungry'
The Mets may not be done. After the team's blockbuster trade for Francisco Lindor (which also included Carlos Carrasco), Mets president Sandy Alderson didn't deny the possibility the Mets could...
Nick Saban's daughter deletes Ohio State conspiracy theory: 'Oops'
Nick Saban's daughter falsely accused Ohio State of using the coronavirus as an excuse to postpone the national championship game next week, in order to give its star quarterback more...
NFL players facing off for first time since helmet brawl
Mason Rudolph and Myles Garrett are meeting again. More than a year after Garrett ripped off Rudolph's helmet and swung it at him in the final second of a Steelers-Browns...
Video shows NBA champion's girlfriend punching woman in parking lot scuffle
Rajon Rondo and his girlfriend were involved in a parking lot altercation with another woman that culminated with the two-time NBA champion's partner throwing punches, video obtained by TMZ shows....
Seahawks star not impressed with Giants after shocking loss
They learned the hard way. After the Giants’ shocking win over the Seahawks last weekend, Seattle cornerback Shaquill Griffin was asked Thursday about what went wrong for his team. “I...
Jets fan Rich Eisen would love to woo Trevor Lawrence with wedding gift
Maybe it could net him another ring. If joining the currently winless Jets next season as the projected No. 1 overall pick wasn't tempting enough for Trevor Lawrence, radio host...
NBA legend reveals past health issues in essay
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar penned an essay for WebMD published Wednesday, and shared -- seemingly for the first time -- that he he's fought prostate cancer, leukemia, and had heart...
Legendary coach worried about college hoops 'plowing through' COVID-19
Coach K isn't sure about this. On the heels of his Duke squad's second loss in three games (83-68 to Illinois) -- and the other half of the ACC-Big Ten...
Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo's son sounds just like his dad in wild Jets rant
It runs in the family. After the Jets' horrific last-second loss to the Raiders and the team's subsequent firing of defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo's son called...
NBA star has lost a lot of family members to COVID-19
Karl-Anthony Towns’ mother died from coronavirus complications on April 13. Since then, the year has unfortunately gotten even worse for the Timberwolves star. The 25-year-old center told reporters Friday that...
Russell Westbrook traded in shocking NBA blockbuster
Someone had to do it. After the Knicks were linked to All-Star guard Russell Westbrook as a possible trade target, the Wizards pulled the trigger Wednesday night, sending oft-injured star...