Borussia Dortmund’s managing director for sport, Lars Ricken, has dismissed reports suggestions that Niko Kovac’s work as head coach is increasingly being questioned within the club. A recent report even claimed that Kovac indirectly has a negative impact on the club’s chances of extending Nico Schlotterbeck’s contract, suggesting that the centre-back is not a fan … Read more
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is a “fabulous asset” for club and country and should be “on the plane” for England at the 2026 World Cup, says BBC Radio Nottingham’s Colin Fray. “It is great for Forest fans to have a player like that to watch week in week out at the moment,” Fray said. … Read more
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has been handling a busy media schedule during the international break, something fully expected as he continues to play an important role for the Spanish national team. In his latest conversation with Mundo Deportivo, the Barcelona star offered insight into the team’s mindset, the injury situation, the dressing room dynamic under … Read more
Enzo Maresca has been handed a boost after defender Benoit Badiashile returned to first team training on Thursday. The Italian confirmed last month Badiashile would be out until December with a muscle injury which forced him off in the win against Liverpool. Advertisement Chelsea have struggled with injury issues at centre back at the start … Read more
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has been named one of baseball’s Most Valuable Players for the third year in a row, and the fourth time overall. The 31-year-old played a key role in the Dodgers winning the World Series for a second straight year as they overcame the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this month. … Read more
Memphis Grizzlies (4-9, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (8-5, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis comes into the matchup with Cleveland as losers of three in a row. Advertisement The Cavaliers are 4-2 on their home court. Cleveland is 0-1 in games decided by 3 … Read more
That really backfired: Before the World Cup qualifying match against Ireland, Cristiano Ronaldo praised the Irish fans at the press conference and emphasized how much he loves playing in Ireland. However, he also dropped a sentence that he might have regretted later: “I swear I will try to be a good boy.” This vow was … Read more
LAS VEGAS — The spotlight belonged to the Los Angeles Dodgers on one of baseball’s biggest nights as Mookie Betts stepped onto the stage Thursday to co-host the MLB Awards at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan. The All-Star infielder traded his glove for a microphone and helped guide a show that not only celebrated the … Read more
Slowly but surely, the Los Angeles Lakers are inching their way back to full health as they move along on their five-game road trip this week. LeBron James practiced with their G League affiliate on Wednesday and Thursday without any ill effects from the case of sciatica he’s been dealing with, and guard Gabe Vincent … Read more
The Jets’ offense got off to a terrific start on Thursday night. They threw on their opening play of the game then ran the ball a total of 11 times as they drove down the field and were able to take a seven-point lead to cap off an outstanding 17-play drive. Advertisement Things quickly stalled … Read more