Facing hitters for the first time in Dodgers camp this spring, Roki Sasaki was the center of attention at Camelback Ranch during the team's latest round of live batting practice.
Champions League roundup: PSV’s Ryan Flamingo dumps out Juventus
- PSV beat Juventus 3-1 after extra time in playoff
- PSG and Borussia Dortmund stroll into last 16
Ryan Flamingo scored in extra time to give PSV Eindhoven a 3-1 home win on Wednesday in the second leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff against Juventus, overturning a first-leg deficit and putting them into the last 16.
The tie was level at 3-3 on aggregate after 90 minutes and went into extra time before Flamingo poached a 98th-minute winner as Juventus became the third Italian side eliminated from the competition, after Milan and Atalanta on Tuesday.
Continue reading...Surgery ends Feyi-Waboso’s hopes of playing for England in Six Nations
- Winger also a doubt for British Lions’ tour of Australia
- Feyi-Waboso finally had shoulder surgery after delay
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has finally undergone shoulder surgery, leaving his hopes of being in contention for this summer’s British & Irish Lions tour of Australia in the balance and ruling him out of England’s entire Six Nations campaign.
The 22-year-old sustained a dislocated shoulder in December and the confusion as to how best to treat the injury has dragged on for two months. He is one of 17 England players who were awarded enhanced contracts in October, which give Steve Borthwick the “final say” on all sports science matters.
Continue reading...What’s to gain at UFC Fight Night 252? Jean Matsumoto sees Rob Font as opportunity to ‘fast track’ career
SEATTLE – Twenty-five-year-old Jean Matsumoto steps into the biggest fight of his life on short notice, but he's not looking to simply partake. Initially scheduled for a veteran-level step up vs. Chris Gutierrez on March 8, Matsumoto (16-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) now…
Graves, Thomas lead Charlotte to 78-72 OT win over Temple
Nik Graves scored 23 points, Robert Braswell and Jaehshon Thomas each had five points in overtime, and Charlotte knocked off Temple 78-72 on Wednesday. Graves added six assists for the 49ers (10-17, 3-11 American Athletic Conference). Giancarlo Rosado scored 15 points while going 5 of 7 and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line and added seven rebounds.
Doubts raised over US travel system during 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics
- US will host 2026 tournament with Canada and Mexico
- Report raises concern about visas and infrastructure
The United States is unprepared for the burdens placed on its air travel system when the country hosts the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to a report released on Wednesday.
The US Travel Association, a non-profit that represents the travel industry, commissioned a report written by former government officials and industry experts. The report raises concerns about visas, creaking infrastructure and poor security technology.
Continue reading...Yankees’ Aaron Judge entertains playing in 2026 World Baseball Classic: ‘That would be pretty fun’
When the sixth installment of the World Baseball Classic arrives in March 2026, Yankees captain Aaron Judge may finally be representing Team USA.
SEC, Big Ten to push for seeding changes to 2025 College Football Playoff
The two leagues will push CFP executives to alter the seeding of the upcoming postseason, aligning the seeds based directly on the selection committee’s rankings.
Ex-NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested while protesting ‘MAGA’ sign at Southern California city council meeting
Chris Kluwe spoke out at a Huntington Beach city council meeting on Tuesday night over a plaque at the local library.
Ravens re-sign WR Keith Kirkwood
The Ravens re-signed veteran wide receiver Keith Kirkwood, according to the NFL's personnel notice.
49ers Exploring 10% Sale, Discuss Stake in Rangers FC
The San Francisco 49ers could be the next team to strike gold from private equity’s rush into the NFL. The team is exploring selling a roughly 10% stake, according to someone with direct knowledge of the details. The 49ers are valued at $6.86 billion in Sportico’s most recent rankings, good for fifth in the NFL. …
Principality Stadium launches Accessible Fan Guides in sporting venue first
Principality Stadium is setting a new standard for accessible event experiences with the launch of its Accessible Fan Guides – a first-of-its-kind resource for sporting venues that provides both comprehensive event information tailored to individual accessibility needs and a fully accessible platform. These guides empower fans with access requirements to easily plan their stadium visit […]
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UFC Fight Night 252’s Ibo Aslan warns Ion Cutelaba about screaming at faceoff
SEATTLE – Ibo Aslan won't stand for any for any of Ion Cutelaba's antics at UFC Fight Night 252. Cutelaba (18-9-1 MMA, 7-8-1 UFC) is known for embracing his nickname "The Hulk" in the lead up to his fights by screaming in the face of his opponents during the fin
Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton has flexor strain and goes to New York for exam
Hampton was in big league camp as an invitee for the second straight year.
Lions WR Jameson Williams won’t face NFL discipline after gun incident
Jameson Williams is coming off a career season with the Lions last fall.