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FIFA is facing a new battle against Europe's major leagues over plans for a winter World Cup in Saudi Arabia in 2034 with sources telling ESPN that "concrete agreement" would be needed from leagues and players.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has demanded more from his team after they battled to a 1-0 victory in the Champions League and said he was "far from happy" with the performance.

Kylian Mbappé was substituted after sustaining an injury during the first half of Real Madrid's Champions League clash at Atalanta on Tuesday.

Wednesday marks one month since Ruben Amorim took over; he's already had plenty of challenges.

Tuesday's 3-2 win over Atalanta showed that Carlo Ancelotti is starting to find a balance between Real Madrid's star quality and grit.

The top recruit in the class of 2025 picked BYU over Kansas, North Carolina and Alabama. What's next for Dybantsa in Provo -- and beyond?

The combined record of 5-21 has the two organizations on pace for the worst record ever for the NYC area in one season.

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.

The draft-weekend trade showed Utah is ready to make a playoff push, and has a bona fide No. 1 defenseman.

Two months in to the season, heavy favorites for the Hart and Norris have emerged. Here's how our panel of PHWA voters is leaning on all the races.

Liz Loza waxes philosophical about Jerome Ford's potential and the existential torture of rostering Kyle Pitts, among other Week 15 musings

With news that Saudi Arabia is going to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, will we have another winter tournament? How will human rights be managed as it builds brand-new stadiums?

The 2023 No. 2 pick has been at the center of a rebuild that has the Texans closing on another AFC South title.

Which rookies have performed best as the 2024 NFL season heads into the final stretch?

From predicting who will sign where -- and when -- to the latest buzz from Dallas, here's everything you need as baseball's hot stove season heats up.

Jimmy Butler knows there are tons of questions about his future with the Miami Heat. "I actually like it," he said. "It's good to be talked about."

Commanders receiver Noah Brown, who left the win over the Titans on Dec. 1 with an injury that later turned out to be to his kidney, will likely miss the rest of the season, coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday.

Count Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes among those who are not exactly thrilled about the NFL forcing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions to play three times over an 11-day span in the coming weeks.

LeBron James was excused from the Lakers' practice Wednesday for personal reasons, according to coach JJ Redick, and his status for Friday's game at Minnesota is unclear.

The NFL will consider expanding replay assist to include facemask penalties and other plays.