by Roger Barkley | Apr 30, 2026
NEW YORK – Sitting on a gray couch in the Citi Field visitor’s clubhouse, James Wood studied a 64-square checkerboard. This was the 23-year-old outfielder’s second game of chess of the afternoon. Moments before, Wood had just said the magic word — checkmate — to...
by Roger Barkley | Apr 30, 2026
On Wednesday night, 24-year-old American international Johnny Cardoso etched his name into the history books and joined an elite club among USA soccer greats. After seeing just 60 seconds of action in the quarterfinal clincher against Barcelona, Cardoso was a surprise...
by Roger Barkley | Apr 30, 2026
José Mourinho has directly responded to the growing speculation linking him with a sensational return to Real Madrid as a replacement for Alvaro Arbeloa. The legendary Portuguese coach, currently in charge of Benfica, also took a moment to reflect on his emotional...
by Roger Barkley | Apr 30, 2026
Forty-eight teams from across the globe focused on winning the biggest prize in all sports this summer – the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Global soccer stars like Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé will be eyeing their second World Cup title of...
by Roger Barkley | Apr 29, 2026
The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men’s and women’s sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that’s been in the works for years. The NCAA released a brief statement Tuesday in the wake of an...
by Roger Barkley | Apr 29, 2026
Tyran Stokes, the consensus No. 1 men’s basketball recruit for next season, announced his commitment to Kansas on Tuesday, ending a long, drawn-out recruitment that hinged on everything from who his coach would be to what sneaker he would be wearing. Stokes made...
by Roger Barkley | Apr 29, 2026
Los Angeles FC offered to sell struggling Swiss club Grasshopper on Tuesday after fans protested with expletives at a home game in Zurich. The record 27-time Swiss champion has been rooted to 11th place in the 12-team league since the stellar LAFC ownership group...
by Roger Barkley | Apr 29, 2026
World Cup host Vancouver is at risk of losing its Major League Soccer club to another city. MLS said late Monday it “will evaluate all options” for the future of the Vancouver Whitecaps, including moving out of the city. The club was put on sale 16 months...
by Roger Barkley | Apr 28, 2026
CMA FEST ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Major moments in the making at CMA Fest presented by SoFi! Meet the rising artists you’ll want on your playlist and on your CMA Fest schedule. VINCENT MASON Vincent Mason is having a moment and it’s only getting bigger! As a Spotify 2026...
by Roger Barkley | Apr 28, 2026
Let the debate over the top prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft begin. As we put a bow on the 2026 NFL Draft, next year’s draft class is set to be loaded with talent at the top. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will be draft eligible, but he isn’t the only wide...
