Aug 18 (Reuters) – Lionel Messi appears to be at peace following the death of his father earlier this month, Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos told reporters on Tuesday. Messi’s father, Jorge, died aged 68 on Aug. 8 in Rosario, Argentina. Messi returned to action for Inter Miami last week, coming of
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother’s death and his brother being charged with murder. “I love the game of football a lot … it brings me joy,” the 39-year-old Baltimore Ravens defensive l
A former Venezuelan baseball player working for the San Diego Padres was detained by U.S. immigration officials after arriving in Texas on a work trip for the club, his family said Tuesday. Oswaldo Pirela, a catching coach in the Padres’ minor league system, was being held in a detention center in E
The Atlanta Braves recalled right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and scheduled him to start Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. Ace left-hander Chris Sale was originally slated to start on Wednesday, but he was bumped to Friday, when the Braves ope
The Golden State Valkyries and the San Francisco Bay Area will host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced on Tuesday. The contest on July 31, 2027, at Chase Center will mark the first time the league’s midsummer showcase has been held in the region. “We are thrilled to bring AT&T WNBA Al
The New England Patriots signed veteran guard Greg Van Roten to a one-year, $3 million contract, NFL Network reported on Tuesday. The deal includes a signing bonus, active roster bonuses and playing-time incentives worth up to $4.5 million, per the report. The Patriots were in the market for depth o
The Seattle Reign have signed Ivorian forward Ami Diallo through the 2028 NWSL season, the club announced Tuesday. Diallo, 25, arrives for an undisclosed transfer fee from ASEC Mimosas after leading them to a second straight Ivorian Division 1 title and a run to the CAF Women’s Champions League fina
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai is considered “week-to-week” with a hyperextended right knee, head coach Ben Johnson confirmed on Tuesday. Monangai underwent an MRI after sustaining the injury at Sunday’s practice, where he got tangled up with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett during an 11-on-
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman was spotted wearing a walking boot while sitting out practice on Tuesday, per multiple media outlets. The severity of the injury was not immediately known for Coleman, who had three receptions for 17 yards and a touchdown during the Bills’ 29-14 preseason vic
Running back Najee Harris reportedly will be coached by a Harbaugh for a second straight year. Harris is signing a one-year contract with the New York Giants, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed for Harris, who spent last season playing for head coach Jim H
Aug 18 (Reuters) – Two-time U.S. Open singles champion Venus Williams has received a wildcard entry into this year’s tournament, organisers said on Tuesday. Seven-time Grand Slam winner Williams, 46, was eliminated in the first round at Flushing Meadows last year after falling to Czech Karolina Much
By Iain Axon Aug 18 (Reuters) – FIFA’s latest senior departure drew sharp criticism from human rights and labour groups on Tuesday, with campaigners saying Kevin Lamour’s exit raised fresh concerns about governance and dissent inside soccer’s global governing body. FIFA said on Monday that chief ope
Texas star left tackle Trevor Goosby has been diagnosed with a bone bruise on his left knee, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Per the network, Goosby underwent an MRI after sustaining the injury during Monday’s practice — with the timeline for recovery to be decided in the near future. The news is crucial
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs returned to practice on Tuesday, head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed. “He’ll be out there today,” LaFleur said of Jacobs, who had been sidelined for nearly two weeks by a groin injury. Jacobs dealt with numerous injuries last season, rushing for 929 yards and
New York Jets running back Breece Hall is expected to be recovered from his groin injury in time for the season opener, head coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday. Glenn told reporters Hall will be out two-to-three weeks and the Jets open the regular season on the road against the Tennessee Titans on Sept.
Sporting Kansas City acquired Brazilian forward Andre Luiz for a franchise-record transfer fee on Tuesday. The Athletic reported the MLS club paid $18 million up front to Greek club Olympiacos FC in a deal that could be worth up to $22 million if certain performance metrics are met. It dwarfs the pr
The Atlanta Falcons signed three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Za’Darius Smith to a one-year contract on Tuesday. The Falcons did not reveal the financial terms for Smith, who worked out for the Falcons on Monday. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the deal is worth $6 million and up to $8 million wi
Given the increasing number of international games, commissioner Roger Goodell said it’s a foregone conclusion that the NFL will have a team based outside of the United States. “At some point, there will be NFL teams outside the USA. I have no doubt that this will happen one day,” Goodell told forme
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — On what certainly feels a fitting date to celebrate Kyle Busch’s impact on NASCAR, today — 8.18 a nod to Busch’s famed car numbers — the sport’s entire industry will recognize “Kyle Busch Day” with competitors, crew members, team owners and corporate execs sharing favorite memo
Aug 18 (Reuters) – Ukraine has urged motorsport’s world governing body to reconsider lifting a ban on competitors from Russia and Belarus in international events. The ban on participants from the two countries competing with their own flags and anthems, in place since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022,
AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino’s FIFA for firing top executive in ‘management by fear’ GENEVA (AP) — FIFA’s removal of the senior official who said Gianni Infantino deceived staff with his World Cup sell-off plan has been called “unacceptable.” Norway soccer president Lise Klaveness also ur
LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Alex Albon will continue to race for Williams next season after agreeing a contract extension, the Formula One team said on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Thai joined the former champions in 2022, after a stint as a Red Bull driver, and made his 100th start for Williams in Hunga
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES, Aug 18 (Reuters) – With two years until the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics, U.S. swimmer Ali Truwit said home support could help the Americans challenge China’s long-standing dominance while reshaping public perceptions of disability. Truwit, who won two silver medals in P
Last season, the Indianapolis Colts turned to longtime Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers when injuries wiped out their options at the position. Now they are turning to one of his favorite targets for the same reason. According to multiple reports Monday night, the Colts have agreed to terms with ve
Pete Crow-Armstrong belted a game-ending two-run homer in the 10th inning to cap a 4-for-5, two-homer night and lift the host Chicago Cubs to a 7-5 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Monday. The center fielder, who also homered to lead off the Cubs’ half of the first inning, became the sixth p
Aug 18 (Reuters) – Serena Williams and Venus Williams said they had a good time on their return to doubles action for the first time since 2022, despite suffering an opening round defeat at the Cincinnati Open on Monday. The Williams sisters lost 2-6 6-1 (10-8) to Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk and America
The New Orleans Saints are going to have to wait to see if Jordyn Tyson can make the impact they were hoping for when they selected him No. 8 overall in the 2026 draft. The rookie wide receiver could be out the next two months after sustaining a hamstring last week, multiple outlets reported Monday.
The NFL is bringing La Vida Loca to Rio. The league announced Monday that Grammy Award-winning singer Ricky Martin and Brazilian DJ Pedro Sampaio will perform at halftime of the Sept. 27 game between the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro — the first NFL game p
Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 25, SEC leads conferences with 9 ranked teams Ohio State and Oregon give the Big Ten Conference the top two teams in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason rankings for the first time in 65 years. The Buckeyes received 40 first-place votes in the
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list Monday night after he did not show up at Fenway Park for the team’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox. Following the Diamondbacks’ 11-1 loss, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Marte was fine but that he didn’t
