Carrick ‘right choice at this moment’ – Rooney

Wayne Rooney says caretaker head coach Michael Carrick is the “right choice at this moment in time” to “steady the ship” at Manchester United. United confirmed that Carrick would take charge until the end of the season – succeeding Ruben Amorim – on Tuesday. Advertisement Rooney and Carrick were team-mates at Old Trafford, playing together … Read more

Trail Blazers overcame Avdija’s absence to beat the Hawks 117-101

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shaedon Sharpe scored 24 points and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame high-scoring Deni Avdija’s absence to beat the Atlanta Hawks 117-101 on Thursday night. Avdija missed second straight game because of lower-back soreness He’s averaging 26.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.9 assists. Advertisement Portland took an 88-87 lead into the fourth … Read more

Cubs sign several International Free Agents

Today was International Signing Day, the first day of the 2026 cycle for free agent signings. Because most of these players have come to an informal and non-binding agreement with teams long before today, almost all of the major signings will be formalized today. The Cubs are talking a different approach to free agency this … Read more

Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers

Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person familiar with the deal, bolstering the franchise’s chance for a third consecutive World Series championship. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday night on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. … Read more