Stephan El Shaarawy could start vs Juventus

Claudio Ranieri will have to find a way to make up for Alexis Saelemaekers’ suspension in the upcoming Serie A match with Juventus. The veteran technician will be missing him, Rensch, Saund and Celik. The latter is still doubtful. Even if the Turkish full-back were called up in the coming days, he would be unlikely … Read more

Rival watch: Real Betis midfield maestro ruled out of Barcelona clash due to suspension

Barcelona have received a timely boost ahead of their La Liga clash against Real Betis, as one of Manuel Pellegrini’s most influential players, Isco, is set to miss the encounter due to suspension.  The creative midfielder picked up a crucial yellow card during the heated derby against Sevilla, which marked his fifth booking of the … Read more

Portland plays Atlanta on 5-game road skid

Portland Trail Blazers (32-43, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (36-38, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Portland will aim to break its five-game road losing streak when the Trail Blazers play Atlanta. Advertisement The Hawks are 19-17 in home games. Atlanta has a 16-19 record in … Read more

Suns star suffers left ankle sprain

Who does Gordon Hayward think will win NBA MVP this season? Former NBA player Gordon Hayward has his choice between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP, and make it clear who he thinks should win. Sports Seriously As the Phoenix Suns try to make one last push toward the NBA Play-In Tournament, it might … Read more

MLB reactions to Yankees’ ‘torpedo bats’ range from ‘it’s terrible’ to ‘they should send a few over here’

You’re going to hear a lot about “torpedo bats” in the coming days, and perhaps most of this MLB season if the New York Yankees and other users of this funky new equipment keep launching souvenirs out of ballparks. Here’s how Yahoo Sports’ Jack Baer described the bats that went viral over this past weekend … Read more

Fifa considering LAFC v Club América playoff to replace León at Club World Cup

The Fifa Club World Cup trophy on display at Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium.Photograph: Eva Marie Uzcategui/FIFA/Getty Images A Fifa spokesperson said on Sunday that the federation is considering holding a one-game playoff between MLS side Los Angeles FC and Liga MX’s Club AmĂ©rica to determine which club will occupy Club LeĂłn’s spot in this summer’s … Read more