Messi joining Inter Miami is validation for Major League Soccer and its progress
Lionel Messi's debut with Inter Miami will bring an unprecedented amount of buzz and excitement to MLS. But he's not saving the league. 18 HOURS AGO
The NFL lull is here — to the limited extent it actually exists
The only real lull in the National Football League calendar is here, and you're probably not even going to notice it. 1 DAY AGO
Bill Belichick appears to understand the AFC East paradigm has shifted
The Patriots are underdogs now. Whether Belichick is going to get flustered by the weight of it or not, there are some heavy realities pilin... 4 DAYS AGO
Josh Allen continues to prove he's the perfect Buffalo Bills QB
Josh Allen has won over Bills fans and the city of Buffalo — not only through his play, but by embracing them right back. 6 DAYS AGO
Deion Sanders not afraid to call his shot: 'I don't want a sip, I want it all'
Deion Sanders is providing a master class in how to overhaul a roster, but instead of trying to predict how it's going to play out, sit back... JUNE 13
Alex Morgan again adds spice to England rivalry
Here we go again. The World Cup, England, Alex Morgan, tea and a bit of a ruckus. JUNE 12
Belmont Stakes looking to connect its history to a modern vision
It has been 50 years since Secretariat became a sporting legend. This year, the Belmont Stakes is looking to honor the past while embracing... JUNE 8
As NFL revenues and salaries boom, running backs are left behind
Running backs have become among the least valued members of the NFL world — despite the physical toll their position exacts — a reality find... JUNE 7
Mike McCarthy wanted responsibility. The Cowboys' season hinges on him now
The Cowboys have consistently won under Mike McCarthy. He's now calling plays again, and if the team doesn't make a deep playoff run, he'll... JUNE 6
How the College Football Playoff transformed the sport, whetted our appetite for more
As the four-team CFP prepares for it's last run before it's expanded to 12, take a moment to appreciate how it helped transform the sport. JUNE 1
Russell Wilson's fresh approach provides optimism for Broncos
Russell Wilson has slimmed down everything from his waistline to his social media presence. It's hard to predict whether that will matter, b... MAY 31
It's hard not to love Miami Heat's underdog story
Even Jimmy Butler, Miami's talisman and heartbeat, is a kind of underdog among superstars. MAY 30
Liam Hendriks' return after cancer recovery is MLB's best story
White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks will return to baseball after recovering from non-Hodgkins lymphoma. It's the best Memorial Day story MLB fa... MAY 29
Patrick Mahomes' hunger for titles — even at his own expense — is Chiefs' biggest edge
“I worry about legacy and winning rings more than making money at this moment," Patrick Mahomes told reporters. That approach is an enormous... MAY 26
Why choosing the location for the 2026 World Cup final won't be easy
Los Angeles, New York and Dallas would all be great choices to host the 2026 World Cup final, and that's created a good problem for FIFA. MAY 24
Lions have a new role in the NFC North: Favorites
Three decades have passed since the Lions won the NFC North. They're the odds-on favorites to do so in 2023. How will Detroit deal with the... MAY 23
Lakers' roller-coaster season, filled with differing chapters, now on the brink
Facing a 3-0 deficit and on the brink of elimination, the Los Angeles Lakers' season will go down as a curious tale of swings and strangenes... MAY 22
Derby champ Mage making horse racing more than just 'Sport of Kings'
Why was the winner's circle so crowded when Mage won the Kentucky Derby? Well, the horse is owned by countless investors who ponied up $50 f... MAY 19
How Leeds' struggles in EPL became an issue for U.S. players
There was a nice story at Leeds United, where a bunch of Americans were helping a storied EPL club rekindle past glories. Then things got mu... MAY 17
Clayton Kershaw, pitching days after mother's death, deserves a historic ovation
The concept of dealing with loss is one of life's toughest threads, but can be especially fraught for athletes like the Dodgers' Clayton Ker... MAY 16
Packers' next era has begun. No pressure, Jordan Love
Jordan Love has the task of adding to the Packers' rich legacy. Pressure, opportunity, whatever it is, it starts right away. MAY 15
NFL schedule release brings us a key step closer to another season
Football isn't back yet. But the thing NFL fans do most of when they're not watching games is anticipating games. MAY 12
Lionel Messi's reported transfer to Saudi Arabian team showcases changes in soccer world
This is not what most people would have drawn up as the dream finale for Lionel Messi. But a massive contract offer has reportedly drawn his... MAY 9
Patrick Mahomes is proof you can sign for $500 million and remain underpaid
The rapid escalation in QB pay has turned Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes from a trailblazing ceiling-buster into an underpaid superstar. Kansas C... MAY 8
NFL Draft's dramatic first round runs the gamut
The NFL Draft was a coronation (Bryce Young), an endless wait (Will Levis), a chance to swing big (the Houston Texans) and a night of perpet... MAY 4