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Verstappen's Future Tested at Miami GP, Engineer Joins
Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull is under scrutiny as he weighs his contract, which ends after 2028, amid criticism of the new 2026 rules and a looming driver‑engineer split. The Miami Grand Prix
Embiid Beats Celtics; Brunson Destroys Hawks
Joel Embiid’s heroic inside game propelled the 76ers past the Celtics, while Jalen Brunson’s 39‑point explosion gave the Knicks a 3‑2 edge over the Hawks. Meanwhile, the Spurs secured a second‑round s
Damon Jones Pleads Guilty in NBA Betting Poker Scam
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones admitted to two conspiracy counts, using insider injury reports to profit from sports betting and serving as a celebrity lure in rigged poker games. H
FIFA bans mouth‑covering with red cards at World Cup
Following a February Champions League clash where Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior claimed racial abuse, FIFA and IFAB have instituted an automatic red‑card rule for any player covering their mouth in a
SportsLine Names Top NBA Props for Apr 28 Playoffs
The SportsLine Projection Model forecasts three high‑value NBA prop bets for Tuesday’s playoff games, backing Jalen Brunson’s rebound‑assist total, Kelly Oubre Jr.’s scoring, and De’Aaron Fox’s points
FCS Draft Picks Missing From First Three Rounds
For the first time since 1978, the NFL Draft’s early rounds were devoid of FCS talent as power‑conference schools gobble up the best players from lower‑tier programs. Coaches from schools like Southea
LIV Golf Postpones New Orleans Tournament
LIV Golf scrapped its late‑June New Orleans event after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund pulled back its multi‑year financing, leaving the league hunting new cash and a fall slot. Louisiana, whic
LIV Golf postpones New Orleans tournament, returns
Even as broader U.S. markets stay robust, LIV Golf’s postponed New Orleans tournament exposes lingering cash‑flow strain, challenging CEO Scott O'Neil’s earlier assurances of financial stability. The
Seven rounds, 35 great picks: Yates' favorite selections from the NFL draft
The 2026 NFL Draft delivered drama and value, highlighted by unexpected quarterback picks, a record-tying 41 trades, and standout selections like Olaivavega Ioane and Dillon Thieneman who filled criti
F1 Sprint 2026: Format, Points & Schedule Explained
With the British Grand Prix approaching as the fourth Sprint weekend of F1's 2026 season, here's how the 100km Saturday race format works — from its six-host calendar and shortened three-part Sprint Q
United delays manager hire after CL qualification
Manchester United have locked in Champions League qualification and sit comfortably in the top six, but the club’s hierarchy remains patient on appointing a permanent manager. Michael Carrick leads as
Pistons-Magic playoff series is basically Hagler vs. Hearns with a basketball thrown into the ring
The first‑round showdown between the Orlando Magic and the No. 1‑seed Detroit Pistons has turned into a defensive slog, with both sides shooting under 35% and racking up 130 turnovers. A highlight cam
Jokic's 27-16-12 Triple-Double Forces Game 6
Nikola Jokic's 27-point, 16-assist, 12-rebound triple-double propelled the Denver Nuggets to a 125-113 Game 5 win over the injury-ravaged Minnesota Timberwolves, pushing the first-round series back to
Cooper Flagg Wins NBA Rookie; Sorsby Under NCAA Probe
Cooper Flagg clinched the NBA Rookie of the Year award, edging out former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel, while Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby faces an NCAA gambling probe that could derail his sea
Red Bull admits engine lag, seeks ADUO upgrade
Red Bull’s technical chief Laurent Mekies admits their engine lags Mercedes and is counting on the new ADUO upgrade window to close the gap, while Mercedes chief Toto Wolff stresses the rule is meant
Tottenham Beat Wolves But Still Face Relegation
Tottenham beat Wolves for their first Premier League win of the year, but the Monday Night Club panel of Mark Ogden and Chris Sutton warned the victory may be too late to prevent relegation.
Cooper Flagg Wins Rookie of the Year Since Jordan
Nineteen‑year‑old Cooper Flagg was named NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the first rookie since Michael Jordan to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists and steals. The award, announced alongside
Cooper Flagg Beats Kon Knueppel for Rookie of the Year
Cooper Flagg, the 2025 No. 1 draft pick, captured the NBA Rookie of the Year award by a razor‑thin margin, edging out former college teammate Kon Knueppel 56‑44 in first‑place votes. Flagg’s late‑seas
Craig Breslow seeks player feedback after Cora firing
After the Red Sox abruptly dismissed manager Alex Cora and five coaches, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow faced criticism for his brief briefing. Veteran shortstop Trevor Story and reliever Garret
Manchester United Near CL Spot, Target Elliott Anderson
Manchester United’s late‑season surge, sparked by Casemiro’s match‑winning display, puts them within striking distance of a Champions League spot while forcing a rapid midfield rebuild. The club’s fru
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