Expanded Club World Cup is football's worst idea, says Klopp
Former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has criticised the introduction of the expanded Club World Cup format, calling it the worst idea ever implemented in football.
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Mets' Griffin Canning has ruptured Achilles, put on 60-day IL - ESPN
PITTSBURGH — New York Mets pitcher Griffin Canning had surgery Friday to repair a ruptured left Achilles and will miss the remainder of the season and possibly part of the 2026 one, as well.
Alcaraz faces Fognini as Wimbledon treble bid starts, Sabalenka meets qualifier
LONDON :Carlos Alcaraz will begin his quest for a third successive Wimbledon title against dangerous Italian Fabio Fognini and women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka will open her campaign versus Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine.
Alcaraz-Fognini, Gauff-Yastremska among top Wimbledon openers - ESPN
Carlos Alcaraz will begin his quest for a third straight Wimbledon title and put his career-best 18-match winning streak on the line against dangerous Italian Fabio Fognini, and women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka will open her campaign versus Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine.
Manchester United PSR position as deadline looms and Bryan Mbuemo deal close amid £120m spend
Having missed out on European qualification for 2025/26 last season, it would have been easy to think Manchester United would be handicapped in this summer's transfer window.
Wallabies playmaker Donaldson released to face Lions after Beale injury
SYDNEY :Western Force back Ben Donaldson was released from the Wallabies squad and flew to Perth on Thursday to prepare for this weekend's tour match against the British & Irish Lions after an injury ruled out veteran test playmaker Kurtley Beale.
Anger makes Messi more dangerous, says Miami coach Mascherano ahead of PSG clash
MIAMI :Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano believes Lionel Messi could channel his emotions into a standout performance against his former club Paris St Germain in Sunday's Club World Cup last-16 clash, suggesting the Argentine excels when he has a point to prove.
Alex Bregman open to new contract with Red Sox, agent says - ESPN
Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman, who joined the team on a three-year, $120 million deal this past offseason but can opt out and become a free agent after this season, is open «to any conversation» about a new contract, agent Scott Boras said.