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Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel, a FIFA World Cup bronze medalist, retired Friday from international competition. "After careful consideration, it is with great emotion that I made the decision to retire from international football. It was a great pride to have been able to represent my country...

"I'm delighted, it's an incredible honor. I promise you next season we will be there to fight again to dignify this league as much as possible, " the Premier League website quoted Guardiola as saying. Guardiola clinched the award for the fourth time. He also won the award after title-winning...

Switzerland was named to host the UEFA Women's EURO 2025, the European football's governing body said on Tuesday. "The UEFA Executive Committee today met in Lisbon, Portugal, and appointed the Swiss Football Association as hosts of the 2025 UEFA Women's EURO," the UEFA said in a statement...

Ajax Amsterdam's CEO Edwin van der Sar has stepped down, the Dutch football club said on Tuesday. The 52-year-old will transfer his duties to the Board of Directors from June 1, and will be available for a supervisory role until Aug. 1, the club said in a statement. "After almost eleven years...

Miami Heat avoided becoming the first team to squander a 3-0 NBA playoff series lead after beating the Boston Celtics 103-84 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday. After a dramatic defeat in the final seconds at home in Game 6 on Saturday, Miami got the win they needed at...

Run differential is one way to differentiate the frauds from the teams with something serious to play for. In this week’s MLB Power Rankings, we look at a different way to separate the contenders from pretenders. How teams perform against clubs with a .500 record or better is a good indication...

Istanbul will host the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League final activity, the 2023 Champions Festival, on June 8-11. The festival, which will include football-related entertainment, live music, and giveaways, will be admission free, open to all and will take place...

Are there two better words in professional sports than Game 7? That’s what we have in the Eastern Conference Finals with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line on Monday night. The Boston Celtics need a win to become the first team in NBA history to come back from a 3-0 series deficit, and they...

The New York Yankees have never been afraid to make a big splash move in years past. Sometimes, it works out. Others, it blows up in their faces, and they eventually give up on that idea. When that day comes, said big-name player goes to a new team, and they play well. Yankees fans know all too...

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals to the Denver Nuggets back on Tuesday, despite their best efforts. They had no answer for two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic but made things interesting late in the game. Yet, it wasn’t enough, as they fell 132-126. Given that...

Mage and jockey Javier Castellano shocked the world winning the 2023 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs as an underdog, but the horse won’t find itself in that role at the Preakness Stakes. The Preakness is the second race in the step towards a Triple Crown, and Mage needs to win on Saturday...

PGA Championship picks and best bets for the 2023 tournament at Oak Hill as we have outrights, Top 10s and more PGA Tour expert picks for the second major. The second major championship of the year is here as the 2023 PGA Championship takes to Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY, a course...

How the Philadelphia 76ers Handle James Harden’s İmpending Free Agency Could Determine the Franchise’s Path For The Next Half-Decade. Ask members of the Philadelphia 76ers fanbase how they feel about James Harden right now and the answers will range from absolute disgust to, well, absolute...

In the world of baseball, there’s a plethora of MLB prospect lists available online, providing fans and experts with valuable insight into the up-and-coming talent set to make an impact on the big stage. These lists, including those published by reputable sources such as Baseball America and MLB...

Every fan hopes to see players bring their best stuff in an elimination game. Warriors fans may have wished for that, but they definitely didn’t get it from Jordan Poole on Friday night. In Game 6 against the Lakers, Poole played like he was a double-agent whose entire purpose was to sabotage...