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Fox to air record 70 World Cup matches, with 40 in primetime
Fox Sports will air 70 matches and its sister station FS1 will show an additional 34 of the games being played in the 2026 World Cup, the networks announced Thursday.,Those matches are the 104 to be contested in what is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams. They will total 304 hours of live cover...
EWCF commits $45M to inaugural Esports Nations Cup
More details emerged on Thursday about the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,The competition will run from Nov. 2-29 and includes a $45 million commitment from the Saudi-backed Esports World Cup Foundation.,That total includes $20 million in prize money paid directly to pla...
Senegal, Morocco fined, bans issued for AFCON incident
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has been suspended for five matches and fined $100,000 for "unsporting conduct" after he told his team to leave the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.,The Confederation of African Football levied the punishment to Thiaw on Thursday as well as ...
Tennis Australia boss on player privacy concerns: 'We've heard you'
Tennis Australia CEO and Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley confirmed Thursday that he has heard several players' pleas for privacy away from the court.,Tiley's comments on Tennis Channel Live in Melbourne came on the heels of third-seeded Coco Gauff frustratingly smashing her racket on...
Guardians 3B Jose Ramirez signs 7-year deal through 2032
The Cleveland Guardians signed seven-time All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez to a new seven-year contract that runs through the 2032 season.,The club did not announce the financial terms on Thursday but multiple reports earlier this month placed the value at $175 million, or $25 million per season ...
Earthquakes sign German striker Timo Werner
The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Timo Werner from Bundesliga side Red Bull Leipzig on a permanent transfer Thursday and signed him to a designated player contract through June 2028. ,San Jose acquired the German international's "discovery priority" from Red Bull New York for $50,000 in 2026...
Serena Williams declines to shut down comeback rumors
Serena Williams is not ready to say she's returning to professional tennis. Or that she has played her final match.,In an interview on "Today" on Wednesday, the 44-year-old icon would not commit either way.,"I mean, really? Are you asking this on the 'Today' show? Oh, my goodness," Williams said,Whe...
Gervonta 'Tank' Davis arrested in Miami after 2-week search
Former three-weight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis was apprehended Wednesday on charges of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery, Miami Gardens (Fla.) Police Department announced.,Davis, 31, was being held at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami. ,Per the Miami Gardens ...
Patriots elect to wear all white for Super Bowl
The New England Patriots will wear white jerseys and white pants in Super Bowl LX next weekend in Santa Clara, Calif., ESPN reported Thursday.,As the designated home team for the game against the Seattle Seahawks, New England got its call on the uniform color scheme.,Those colors brought the Patriot...
Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set for Australian Open final
Aryna Sabalenka earned her fourth consecutive appearance in the Australian Open final on Thursday, dispatching Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 6-2, 6-3.,She will be seeking her third singles title at the Grand Slam and is feeling confident heading in the Saturday match in Melbourne.,"Right now my mentali...
Three Trades the NBA Needs to Make Before the Deadline
With the NBA trade deadline approaching, Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan and Jrue Holiday loom as potential game-changers across the league....
Is This Finally the Year the Big Ten Ends Its College Basketball Title Drought?
The Big Ten hasn’t won a men’s basketball national championship since 2000 — but with five elite contenders, that drought could finally end this spring....
Best NBA Betting Picks and Predictions for Thursday, January 29
Three free NBA picks for Thursday’s eight-game slate, including Bucks vs. Wizards, Mavericks vs. Hornets, and Nets vs. Nuggets Under....
Returning Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder take aim at Timberwolves
The Oklahoma City Thunder remain shorthanded heading into Thursday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.,But the Thunder will get a significant piece back for the matchup with the return of Isaiah Hartenstein.,Hartenstein is not listed on the injury report ahead of the rematch of...
Brandon Miller, Hornets aim to stay 'hungry' vs. Mavericks
These are heady times for the Charlotte Hornets, who have won four straight games for the first time in nearly two years.,Charlotte looks to carry the momentum into Thursday's road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, who have lost two in a row following a four-game winning streak.,Brandon Miller s...
Heat intend to tighten up defensively in series of clashes vs. Bulls
Miami and Chicago will get closely acquainted in the coming days, as the Bulls host the Heat on Thursday in the first of three straight matchups between the Eastern Conference counterparts. ,The series shifts to south Florida for a weekend back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday. The two teams remain se...
Soaring Hawks plot to subdue Kevin Durant, Rockets
The Atlanta Hawks will try to match their season high with a fifth straight victory on Thursday when they host the Houston Rockets.,Both teams are completing the second game of a back-to-back set. Atlanta defeated Boston 117-106 on Wednesday, while Houston fell for just the second time in seven game...
Facing adversity, Avalanche aim to regain form vs. Canadiens
The Colorado Avalanche visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday on the heels of arguably their most disappointing performance in what has been a standout season.,The Avalanche sit atop the league standings, nine points ahead of their closest competitors, but are looking to rebound after a dismal 5-2...
Ascending Islanders seek season sweep of reeling Rangers
The New York Rangers rarely score against the New York Islanders and infrequently win on home ice.,Those are among the litany of reasons general manager Chris Drury recently announced the Rangers will attempt to retool their roster.,The Islanders hope to capitalize on the struggles of their biggest ...
Bruins plot to extend home winning streak vs. Flyers
The Boston Bruins get their final taste of home cooking before the Olympics on Thursday when they face the Philadelphia Flyers for the first time this season.,Boston's outstanding recent form -- 9-1-1 in the past 11 games, including an active eight-game home win streak -- continued with a 3-2 overti...