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The Kylian Mbappe era at Real Madrid hasn’t gotten off to the flying start that was expected with the French forward failing to score in two league games so far. For most forwards, this wouldn’t be an issue but Mbappe is far from most forwards averaging a goal every 99 minutes played during his career […]

CBS Sports college basketball insiders Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander spent a month surveying 100-plus Division I men’s basketball coaches for our annual Candid Coaches series. They polled across the sport’s landscape: some of the biggest names in college basketball, but also small-school assistants in low-major leagues. Coaches agreed to share unfiltered opinions in exchange […]

Getty Images The Houston Astros are close to a deal with veteran outfielder Jason Heyward, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Heyward was recently released by the Los Angeles Dodgers, thus making him a free agent. The signing by Houston would necessitate a corresponding move in order to get Heyward on the 40-man and active rosters.  […]

Khabib Nurmagoemdov does not suffer fools gladly. The buildup to Conor McGregor vs. Nurmagomedov was among the most intense fight promotions in mixed martial arts history. McGregor chalked it up to business, but Nurmagomedov maintains it was personal. UFC 229 set multiple records in 2018, including a pay-per-view buy rate record that stands to this […]

The Commanders cut their roster down to the required 53 Tuesday afternoon, and the theme of the day is that overhaul continued under new general manager Adam Peters and new coach Dan Quinn. Just a week after trading Jahan Dotson to Philadelphia, Washington cut several members of recent draft classes, including 2023 picks Ricky Stromberg, […]

Getty Images LeBron James has long said one of his goals was to play alongside his son, Bronny, in the NBA. Now that it’s on the precipice of happening, though, he’s laying down some ground rules. Speaking on “The Shop,” the show he co-produces, the NBA legend said his son can’t call him “Dad” while […]

The USMNT need consistency at goalkeeper, and here’s how the current players in the pool rank Aug 27, 2024 at 10:16 pm ET • 2 min read Getty Images Star goalkeepers were something that U.S. Soccer has been known for but since the retirement of Tim Howard and the international retirement of Brad Guzan, that […]

Alabama football handed general manager Courtney Morgan a multi-year contract last week worth $825,000 annually in a milestone moment for college athletics. With the transfer portal here to stay and a salary cap likely on its way after the buzzy House settlement agreement, general managers can help navigate those choppy waters for programs. It’s happening in […]

If there’s such a thing as calculated awkwardness, UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has it in droves.  Add in relentless power, a gas tank that simply won’t quit and the heart of a champion and what you get is a pound-for-pound-ranked fighter who simply can’t be denied.  No, du Plessis, the 30-year-old native of […]

Getty Images Veteran left-hander Rich Hill is on his way back to the majors. The Boston Red Sox have selected Hill’s contract and added him to the active roster, the team announced Tuesday. Boston signed Hill on Aug. 15 to a minor-league contract, and his promotion comes after a scoreless two-inning appearance for Triple-A Worcester. […]