MIAMI—Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer (MLS) and joining Inter Miami. After months—years, even—of speculation, Messi on Wednesday finally revealed his decision to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon, David Beckham, since its inception but has yet to…
Son Jun-Ho selected for South Korean soccer team despite being detained in China
SEOUL, South Korea—The selection of Son Jun-Ho despite his detention in China took the focus off Premier League star Son Heung-Min for once when South Korea’s soccer roster was unveiled. Son Jun-Ho, who plays for Shandong Taishan and won the 2021 Chinese championship with the Jinan-based club, has been held by Chinese authorities for almost…
Damar Hamlin Takes Next Step in Recovery by Practicing Fully 6 Months Since Cardiac Arrest
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.—What was once routine for Damar Hamlin, such as pulling on a helmet and heading out to practice, has become something the Buffalo Bills safety celebrated with a phone call to his parents. That was the case last week, general manager Brandon Beane said on Tuesday, after Hamlin participated fully in practice for…
PGA, LIV Golfers React to Merger of Rival Leagues: ‘Nothing Like Finding Out Through Twitter’
It was almost a year ago to the day that Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf teed off for the first time as the PGA Tour’s newest rival, flush with defectors from golf’s top circuit. Morals were questioned. Lawsuits were filed. Golfers doubled down on their affiliations. A merger, it seemed, wasn’t in the cards. But on…
Belarus’ Sabalenka Waits for a Handshake From Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina at French Open, Meets Media
PARIS—Aryna Sabalenka smacked a forehand winner to reach the French Open semifinals for the first time, then strode forward. Placing both hands atop the net tape, she leaned forward and stared directly at Elina Svitolina, her Ukrainian opponent. Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion whose nation, Belarus, helped Russia invade Ukraine to begin a war that…
PGA Tour and LIV Announce Shock Merger to End Bitter Split
The world of golf was left stunned on Tuesday as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and rival Saudi-backed LIV circuit, who have been involved in a bitter fight that has split the sport, announced a shock agreement to merge and form one unified commercial entity. Additionally, the organizations said in a joint news release…
Lebron James to Flag Away Centenary Le Mans 24 Hours Race
Basketball great LeBron James will be the official starter when the 24 Hours of Le Mans sportscar race celebrates its centenary this weekend, organizers of the endurance classic said on Monday. The Los Angeles Lakers forward, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and four-time champion, joins a list of celebrity starters who have carried out the…
Golden Knights Take 2–0 Lead in Stanley Cup Final With 7–2 Win Over Panthers
LAS VEGAS—Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and started an early blitz that chased the NHL’s hottest postseason goalie, and Adin Hill continued his stellar play as the Vegas Golden Knights seized control of the Stanley Cup Final with a 7–2 victory over the Florida Panthers to take a 2–0 series lead Monday night. Hill made 29…
Kyle Busch Holds Off Denny Hamlin for NASCAR Cup Series Win Outside St. Louis
MADISON, Ill.—Kyle Busch had been in and out of his car through a lengthy weather delay. He had idled on the track through two red flags. He had kept his poise through 11 cautions, including five down the stretch as he tried to protect his lead. Must have seemed like Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Race…
Ducks Hire Former Leafs, Islanders Assistant Greg Cronin as Head Coach
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Greg Cronin spent 36 years coaching at nearly every level of hockey before he finally got his first chance to be an NHL head coach. He believes the struggling but talented Anaheim Ducks will be worth that extraordinary wait. General manager Pat Verbeek hired the 60-year-old Cronin on Monday to lead the Ducks’ rebuilding…
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