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Aston Villa agree deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby Why Luis Suarez won’t be joining Lionel Messi at Inter Miami this summer NBA Power Rankings: Nuggets, Bucks, Warriors top contenders; pressing question for each team How a hazing culture evolved at Northwestern’s Camp Kenosha: ‘There’s a significance to ritual’ Kentucky football, Mark Stoops might finally be putting all the pieces together Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario: ‘Meeting Ukrainian family gave me strength’ Laurent Rossi out as Alpine CEO, replaced by Philippe Krief: Why Renault Group made the move Messi vs Argentina: How the ‘Catalan Argentine’ escaped the shadow of Maradona Lane Kiffin unloads at SEC media days on NIL, transfer portal issues, ‘legalized cheating’ Women’s World Cup: Who should start for England vs Haiti? Our writers’ verdicts Despite Hockey Canada naming a new CEO and president, skepticism from sponsors remains Justin Thomas posts 11-over 82 in first round of Open Championship: Is Ryder Cup in jeopardy? Why MLB’s keeping Rob Manfred, what the Orioles are getting in Shintaro Fujinami Giannis Antetokounmpo on Team Greece preliminary roster, could play in FIBA World Cup Blue Jays still eyeing a run at first place as AL East race tightens Isaiah Hill from Kevin Durant’s ‘Swagger’: He’s ‘an actor who can play basketball’ Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, more tabbed for U. S. Select Team, Jamahl Mosley to coach: Sources Orioles acquire RHP Shintaro Fujinami in trade with A’s: Why both teams made the move Burnley complete signing of James Trafford from Manchester City Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane in talks over Al Nassr move Wolves confirm Matt Doherty return on free transfer MLS responds to Wayne Rooney claim about staff being moved by Apple at All-Star Game Who is Christo Lamprecht, the 6-foot-8 amateur tied for the Open Championship lead? ACC commissioner Jim Phillips says he will ‘vigorously defend’ himself in Northwestern lawsuits NFL fines former Commanders owner Dan Snyder $60M for workplace misconduct Justin Simmons eager to experience ‘super educational’ training camp with Broncos Viaplay cutbacks could be start of tough times for sales of sports media rights Inter Miami signs Diego Gómez through 2026 with 1-year option: What the 20-year-old could add New Zealand captain Riley after 1-0 win over Norway in World Cup opener: ‘We’ve been fighting for this for so long’ Sam Kerr to miss Australia’s first two Women’s World Cup matches with calf injury Rehanne Skinner: Former Tottenham boss appointed West Ham manager Bruno Fernandes named new Manchester United captain Burnley close to deal to sign Luca Koleosho from Espanyol Mets’ Starling Marte placed on 10-day injured list due to migraines: Who steps up? Jordi Alba completes transfer to join Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami Jaguars’ Kevin Maxen becomes first publicly out male coach in major U. S. men’s pro sports Mikel Arteta praises versatility of new Arsenal signings Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber Sevilla interested in signing Real Madrid Castilla midfielder Sergio Arribas Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas talks Messi, says ‘work to be done’ on MLS salary-cap rules Yankees transfer Josh Donaldson to 60-day injured list: Where the move leaves his career Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic fractures foot by kicking water cooler: What it means for Seattle’s lineup Justin Haley joining Rick Ware Racing’s NASCAR Cup Series team in 2024 Golf’s biggest stars struggle on Day 1 of Open Championship: Who could break through? Jordan Addison, Vikings’ 2023 first-round pick, cited for speeding at 140 mph Everton reach verbal agreement with Arnaut Danjuma over loan move from Villarreal Manchester United complete Andre Onana signing from Inter Milan Vancouver Whitecaps trading Julian Gressel to Columbus Crew: Sources Chad Johnson, Boomer Esiason to join Bengals’ Ring of Honor this fall Draft of new bipartisan NIL bill calls for central oversight entity to enforce rules Real Madrid academy midfielder Paulo Iago signs new contract England to wear different armband during each World Cup matchday following One Love ban Submit a question for Pete Sampson’s Notre Dame mailbag How will the Blue Jays approach the trade deadline? Chicago Street Race Q&A: Track head Julie Giese on the event’s ups and downs Full Time: What are players saying ahead of the World Cup? Braves have a four-game skid — and a conundrum — as trade deadline approaches Bullpen report: Navigating the second half surprises in Texas, Arizona, Colorado and more Mets’ Pete Alonso takes accountability for deep slump: ‘When it’s bad, it’s bad’ Bears fan survey results: Optimism is back — for Justin Fields, Kevin Warren and more WNBA mailbag: What’s up with expansion plans? Can anyone contend with the Aces? As Red Sox move toward trade deadline buys, how much can they afford to spend? Q&A with Colts WR Josh Downs: ‘If you want to be great, you gotta put in the work’ Overnight World Cup stunner, plus going inside Northwestern’s hazing culture Women’s World Cup insights from players, coaches and fans — this is ‘Watching With…’ What to know ahead of The Open Championship Round 2: Tee times, how to watch and leaderboard Fantasy baseball: Looking to improve your ERA in the second half? It may be simpler than you think The Lionel Messi quiz: How well do you know Inter Miami’s new superstar? When Pelé made his NY Cosmos debut — the similarities and differences to Messi in Miami Sergino Dest: ‘AC Milan spell made me stronger – I can prove myself at Barca’ Buckley: The ’23 Red Sox are a capable bunch, but there’s no room for error Could the Rangers and Angels line up on a Shohei Ohtani trade? Sam Kerr’s shock injury overshadows Australia’s winning start at World Cup Erik Karlsson to the Penguins? What I’m hearing about a potential trade Can Cubs, Seiya Suzuki figure things out in time to save their season?    Liverpool’s midfield system looks set – it’s the personnel they have to sort Twins trade deadline targets: 12 hitters who could lift the lineup Chargers assistant Chris Beatty keeps developing receivers, looking for opportunities Chelsea’s win over Wrexham analysed: Strikers’ strong start, Gusto’s promise, Pochettino’s passion Wrexham’s ‘U. S. Invasion’: Ryan Reynolds cut-outs, The Turf on Tour and 50, 000 fans Entering 2023, 49ers’ receiver Jauan Jennings is focused on the end zone Yankees, Cardinals are obvious trade partners: Potential players, deals to monitor Joe Mazzulla’s learning curve, Lucky wishes and Yam Madar’s prospects: Celtics mailbag Ahead of USWNT matchup, Vietnam’s Women’s World Cup appearance is already being celebrated New Zealand wins World Cup opener after shooting: ‘This is about inspiring our entire country’ It’s pre-season, so take Arsenal’s first serving of Rice (and Timber) with a pinch of salt Guardians trade deadline plans: What I’m hearing about Shane Bieber and others Andre Onana signs Manchester United contract, plans to travel to U. S Thursday Explained: VAR history made at Women’s World Cup — what referee did and why Tafur: Raiders and Josh Jacobs weren’t close to a long-term deal, so why the spin? Keirrison interview: ‘I spent years trying to get my head around what happened at Barca’ Vorkunov: It’s time we start discussing NBA contracts in a different way Blues offseason depth chart 1. 0: Following free agency, how do the new pieces fit for 2023-24? Jabari Smith Jr. ’s steps to defensive greatness, from NBA stars who paved the way Manny Machado, amid a torrid month, continues fueling Padres’ drive to stay alive Tottenham in Australia: ‘Spurs and Ange Postecoglou could go stratospheric’ Joel Embiid to the Knicks? Why patience remains the priority in New York Farewell Riyad Mahrez – an often underappreciated performer for Guardiola’s City Newcastle United, Allan Saint-Maximin and FFP – ‘You can’t hit it, if you don’t trade’ NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Is Brock Bowers a generational tight end? The trade market, Elly De La Cruz’s splits, Joey Votto’s option: Reds mailbag AFC North Whiparound: Offseason assessment, scrutinized players, dethroning Bengals Avalanche mailbag, part 2: Trading a defenseman, drafting vs. development and more Guy Boucher and Mike Van Ryn join Maple Leafs’ staff. What does it mean for Sheldon Keefe? How Flyers’ Scott Laughton had a career year by remaining the same core player The 17th hole at Royal Liverpool is ‘brutal. ’ It may determine the Open champion Open Championship leader Tommy Fleetwood enjoying Royal Liverpool fan support Tracking every Aaron Rodgers throw at Jets training camp, and other takeaways Padres’ Blake Snell on trade deadline speculation: ‘I think we’re buying’ Open Championship analysis: What to know on Christo Lamprecht, Tommy Fleetwood and more Twins handle adversity once again, top Seattle 6-3 for fifth win in 6 tries Wolves and Lopetegui wanted Matt Doherty back – after difficult time away, is return a risk? Maple Leafs prospect depth chart: Topi Niemela highlights after a season of turnover Smashed hotels, diplomatic rows, missing players: When pre-season tours go wrong Shot Takers mailbag: Submit college basketball questions for Dana O’Neil, Brian Hamilton Dreaming of a Red Bull return, Daniel Ricciardo goes back to his beginning Forest transfers: Elanga and Hudson-Odoi lead the hunt for a winger Bowden: 7 MLB trade proposals to upgrade contenders, including a Dodgers-White Sox blockbuster This is Sam Kerr, Australian sporting icon and face of 2023 Women’s World Cup Canada vs. Nigeria odds: Canadians favored to start with a win at 2023 World Cup Aldridge: Commanders fans, and a stricken city, finally free of shared burden Ohio State football fan survey: How do you feel about Ryan Day’s Buckeyes in 2023? Inside Spain’s turbulent Women’s World Cup build-up: Protest, peace talks and now an uneasy truce Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco begins camp ahead of schedule, motivated for a big Year 2 Brighton mailbag: Caicedo transfer latest, centre-back targets and Sanchez future NFL approves Josh Harris’ purchase of Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder Mets’ trade outlook gets even murkier with Tommy Pham’s injury Sources: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred expected to be re-elected in vote next week How will Penn State get to USC? 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