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Harry Kane says wait to learn if he has won Ballon d’Or is stressful for family
Bayern Munich and England striker is odds-on favourite‘I try not to think about it. Obviously it is hard not to’Harry Kane would love to know now whether he has won the Ballon d’Or because the uncertainty and constant questions are driving his family to distraction. But the Bayern Munich and England striker accepts the suspense before the big reveal at the London Palladium on Monday night is part of the show.Kane is the odds-on favourite to win the prestigious individual honour after a prolific run of form. The 33-year-old scored 61 goals for Bayern last season and 12 for England. This time out, he has 10 for Bayern and six for England. Continue reading...
Welcome to the trap: swaggering Atlanta Dream turn WNBA finals into a hometown spectacle | Andrew Lawrence
Atlanta’s wounded sports fans know better than to get carried away. But the Dream’s first WNBA finals game in 13 years showed this might finally be a team worth falling forThe Atlanta Dream were exactly where they wanted to be on Wednesday night, comfortably ensconced inside their downtown arena for Game 3 of the WNBA finals against the Golden State Valkyries. Kerry Washington, Ludacris and Cam Newton led the courtside celebrity delegation. Quavo and TI headlined the half-time show, while two more hugely popular Atlanta rappers performed during other extended play stoppages – a mini-spectacle that speaks to the city’s deep bench of hip-hop talent.But it was the crowd that really made State Farm Arena a house of horrors for Golden State. They didn’t just fill the 17,608-seat venue. They donned matching sky-blue T-shirts and waved rally towels. They sang along with their favorite emcees and lived and died with every point. They were so loud in the first quarter that I couldn’t hear the referee’s whistle from my 100-level press seat. They stayed to the end – well, two minutes from the buzzer anyway (gotta beat traffic) – and, with the 97-71 win sealed and DJ Khaled’s All I Do Is Win blasting through the arena speakers, serenaded the departing Valkyries with the unofficial Atlanta battle cry: “ATL hoe!” Continue reading...
Super Bowl contenders: are the NFL’s unbeaten teams as perfect as they seem?
The early standouts have emerged. But even the best teams have flaws that can be exposed by their opponentsWho would have thought the 49ers would be here after a rough old offseason? Head coach Kyle Shanahan’s participation in training camp was limited due to a serious car crash, team owner Jed York’s visit to an Ohio trailer park did not end well, and one player after another endured serious injuries. Despite all this, San Francisco are full of positive vibes. They are top of a tough division and their immense defense, led by the intensity of players such as safety Malik Mustapha and Fred Warner, is complemented by an equally impressive offense. Continue reading...
How Texas QB Arch Manning Fell From Projected No. 1 Pick To Potential Benching
A deep dive into Arch Manning's college tape elucidates how he's struggling and why his NFL draft stock might be tumbling.
College Football Week 8 Expert Picks, Predictions For Texas-Ole Miss And More
Here are FOX Sports' expert picks and predictions for Week 8 of the college football season.
History comes home as St Louis City top Columbus Crew to win US Open Cup
Title is club’s first-ever since 2023 foundingSt Louis clubs have won 11 Open Cups all-timeDaniel Edelman nets winner in 5-4 win on penaltiesFor much of the 20th century, winning the US Open Cup required a team to beat someone from St Louis. The Gateway City was home to many of the nation’s best teams during some ramshackle eras of soccer in the United States, with six different clubs combining for 10 trophy lifts. The most recent came in 1988, when St Louis Busch Seniors beat San Francisco-based Greek-American AC in the last throes of a tournament history dominated by amateur and semi-pro teams. MLS has won every Open Cup but one since starting play in 1996, and St Louis didn’t have an MLS club until 2023.From the beginning, club figures spoke of their aim to restore the city to soccer prominence. Well, mission accomplished. St Louis City are US Open Cup champions, outlasting the Columbus Crew 5-4 on penalties to end the city’s 38-year wait for a major US soccer title and earn a place in the field for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. Continue reading...
‘He was a great kid’: Chiefs mourn death of former player Allen Bailey at age of 37
Defensive end played for Chiefs for eight seasonsAndy Reid says player’s death ‘makes you sick’Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid have spoken of their sadness after former Kansas City Chief Allen Bailey died at the age of 37.The defensive end was found dead at his home in Florida on Tuesday by his wife. He is believed to have died from natural causes. Continue reading...
Tom Brady's NFL Power Rankings: Are The Patriots The Best Non-Undefeated Team?
The top three of Tom Brady's most recent power rankings was pretty simple. After that, things get tough as Brady threw a surprise in his most recent rankings.
Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers: Why UCLA Is The Best Betting Story Of The Season
The overachieving Bruins, led by a first-year head coach, are the surprise of the college football season so far. How are the books sizing them up?
NASCAR Hall of Fame Driver Fred Lorenzen's CTE Diagnosis Should Spark Action
NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen was diagnosed with CTE. Now the league has a responsibility to implement meaningful change.
5 Coaching Candidates Maryland Could Target To Replace Mike Locksley
Here are five replacements Maryland could explore after parting ways with Mike Locksley.
Angels Make Decision On Manager Kurt Suzuki's Future
The Los Angeles Angels announced a decision on manager Kurt Suzuki's future with the organization.
