AI-assisted summary Alex Bregman has signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. The deal is considered a win for Bregman, his agent Scott Boras, and the Cubs’ infield. The Boston Red Sox are seen as a loser in the deal after Bregman opted out of his contract with them. Alex Bregman wasn’t the top prize on the ...
The Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams are set to face off in the divisional round of the 2025 NFL playoffs after each eked out a fourth-quarter comeback in the wild-card round. The Rams started the NFL’s playoff action with a 34-31 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Los Angeles entered the game as heavy favorites but found itself in a ...
AI-assisted summary Several top quarterbacks, including Sam Leavitt and Dylan Raiola, are still available in the transfer portal. Major programs like Miami, Oregon, and LSU are actively seeking new starting quarterbacks for the upcoming season. Some teams are considering younger, less experienced players or junior college transfers to fill their quarterback needs. The shortened 15-day transfer window enacted this season ...
Mississippi football and quarterback Trinidad Chambliss are still aiming for another year of eligibility, despite the NCAA denying their claim Jan. 9. Chambliss’ lawyers plan to file suit against the NCAA in Mississippi state court for a preliminary injunction, per multiple reports. Chambliss’ attorney, Tom Mars, released a statement Jan. 11, noting Chambliss’ team anticipates filing the suit before the ...
Minnesota’s Abbey Murphy was recently named to represent Team USA in Milan at the Winter Olympics. The Minnesota forward showed the world why on Saturday with an incredible assist to teammate Bella Fanale to set up the Gophers’ second goal in 4-3 victory over Minnesota State. Late in the first period, Murphy skated down the ice late and floated the ...
Longtime Norwich City defender Rob Newman said Josh Sargent has gone from ‘hero to zero’ after his refusal to play in an FA Cup match against Walsall on Sunday, Jan. 11. After Norwich won the game 5-1, head coach Philippe Clement said the American forward requested to sit out due to his desire to leave the club. ‘Josh sent me ...
Vic Schaefer is not a fan of Texas’ SEC schedule and the Longhorns coach made that abundantly clear after LSU handed his team their first loss of the season on Sunday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ‘They obviously have a vendetta against Texas because not only have we started in the league, and I get to play South Carolina twice last ...
ST. LOUIS — Heading into the 2026 U.S. figure skating championships, there existed the very real prospect that the United States would be selecting the greatest American skating team to ever compete at the Olympic Games. Coming out of the national championships, that potential was affirmed. Almost all of the top skaters did their jobs. The team is strong and ...
Injuries are always a fact of life for Americans Abroad, but players’ health becomes increasingly important as a World Cup approaches. This week saw differing fortunes for a handful of players, with one major injury taking place and two other players coming back after spells on the sideline. This week’s Five leads off with one particularly encouraging return after almost ...
SACRAMENTO ― The Sacramento Kings snapped a seven-game losing streak with their 111-98 win against the Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center on Sunday, Jan. 11. They also did something they haven’t had a chance to do all year long ―and that’s light the beam. Chants broke out in downtown Sacramento amongst fans inside of Golden 1 Center as the ...