UCLA coach Chip Kelly is leaving Westwood for an assistant coaching job at Ohio State. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) One of Chip Kelly’s mantras in leading UCLA to a record of one game over .500 in six seasons was “Habits reflect the mission.” The coach lived up to those words in his departure … Read more
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday that former Mets general manager Billy Eppler has been placed on the Ineligible List through the conclusion of the 2024 World Series for violation of Injured List rules. According to a statement released by Major League Baseball, Eppler was disciplined “for directing the following pattern of conduct in violation … Read more
A fan appeared to throw water at Cristiano Ronaldo after Al Nassr’s loss to Al-Hilal Cristiano Ronaldo has landed himself in hot water for his involvement in a bizarre incident following ‘s 2-0 defeat to Al-Hilal – but new footage may go some way to explaining his furious reaction on Thursday. After his Al-Nassr side … Read more
Lorena Wiebes of Team SD Worx wins Stage 2 of the UAE Tour Women at Madinet Zayed on Friday. UAE Tour Women Lorena Wiebes of Team SD Worx wins Stage 2 of the UAE Tour Women at Madinet Zayed on Friday. UAE Tour Women Lorena Wiebes completed back-to-back stage victories and retained the leader’s red … Read more
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to resume his management career (Picture: Getty) Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted he would like to return to club management but said it must be a project that is ‘an adventure’. Solskjaer has not been seen in the dugout since he was sacked by United in … Read more
Liudmila Samsonova is yet to lose a set this week at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. Chris Whiteoak / The National Liudmila Samsonova is yet to lose a set this week at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. Chris Whiteoak / The National Liudmila Samsonova can remember as clear as day last year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi … Read more
Wink Martindale won’t have the chance to blitz Brian Daboll’s offense in 2024. Martindale, the former Giants defensive coordinator who had a messy split with the organization and Daboll specifically this offseason, will become the University of Michigan’s defensive coordinator, according to ESPN. The deal is not finalized but no hiccups are expected. Martindale heads … Read more
Jordan’s Salem Al Ajalin, left, and Qatar’s Hassan Al Haydos pose next to the Asian Cup trophy ahead of Saturday’s final. AP Jordan’s Salem Al Ajalin, left, and Qatar’s Hassan Al Haydos pose next to the Asian Cup trophy ahead of Saturday’s final. AP Jordan defender Salem Al Ajalin says his history-making side will play … Read more
Szoboszlai facing a spell on the sidelines (Picture: Getty) Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai is a major doubt for the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea later this month, Jurgen Klopp has revealed. The Hungary international returned to the Reds’ starting XI and scored in the 4-1 victory over Chelsea last week having recovered from a hamstring … Read more
After the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship, Anna Frey, a 16-year-old tennis player from Utah who followers say looks like 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, posted a video with the message: “patiently waiting for my Super Bowl invite.” Her request was granted. Frey was invited to attend Super Bowl 2024 … Read more