Michael Carrick was poised to become Manchester United interim coach on Tuesday after the Premier League giant turned to its former player to salvage its imploding season. Carrick was pictured arriving at the club’s Carrington training ground Tuesday morning and was set to sign a contract until the end of the season, a person with…
Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh) — Aaron Rodgers was hoping for a storybook ending to his legendary career. Instead, that book was slammed shut by the No. 1 defense in the NFL. The Houston Texans battered the 43-year-old Rodgers and almost completely shut down his offense on Monday night, on their way to a 30-6 win over…
We’re through one week of the NFL postseason and only eight teams remain. Let’s check out the odds for the Divisional Round at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Jan. 13, as well as what to know about each game. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place…
NFL Wild Card Weekend delivered a memorable slate of football, including four late comebacks from some of the league’s most exciting quarterbacks. Matthew Stafford, Caleb Williams and Josh Allen all delivered late-game heroics, as did Brock Purdy to knock out the reigning champions on Sunday. In the nightcap on Sunday, the Patriots advanced as Drake…
It’s not you, it’s me. That’s what Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said during the offseason when asked why star quarterback Justin Herbert hadn’t lived up to lofty expectations. Harbaugh’s struggles to advance in the postseason in his first year as head coach of the Chargers were not without an otherworldly quarterback. It…
Before we dive in, a quick word about the U.S. men’s national team’s current formation: ever since coach Mauricio Pochettino switched to a three-man back line midway through September’s 2-0 loss to South Korea, there’s been a ton of confusion about how the Americans play. Pochettino stuck with the three-man backline for the USA’s next…
Toronto FC have reportedly submitted an $18 million bid for United States men’s national team striker Josh Sargent, but Norwich manager Philippe Clement has insisted the forward is not for sale amid growing MLS interest. Sargent missed the Canaries’ FA Cup match this weekend after informing the club he was focused on a potential transfer,…
The wild-card round is still ongoing, but it’s not too early to look ahead to the divisional round. Every bit of injury news becomes more consequential as the postseason progresses. Who’s hurt? Who’s practicing? Who’s starting? Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy updates around the league ahead of the divisional round….
San Jose Earthquakes are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Timo Werner, according to The Athletic. The German national, who starred for RB Leipzig from 2016-2020, has found himself out of favor in his third stint with the German club, making three appearances this year. He will fill a Designated Player spot for…
Lindsey Heaps is coming home. The U.S. women’s national team captain will join NWSL expansion team Denver Summit FC this summer after finishing her contract with French side OL Lyonnes, Heaps and the club announced Monday. This will be a homecoming in several ways for Heaps, who is from nearby Golden, Colorado and hasn’t played…
