Gareth Bale starts strong at Pebble Beach Pro-Am

7:58 PM ET Gareth Bale was all smiles during the first round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Thursday. Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images Former Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale made a strong start to his first appearance at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California on Thursday, as he and his professional partner Joseph … Read more

Messi not ruling out playing in 2026 World Cup

play Messi given guard of honour on return to PSG training (0:33)Lionel Messi was given a guard of honour by his PSG teammates on his return to training after winning the World Cup with Argentina. (0:33) 7:03 PM ET Lionel Messi is not ruling out playing for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, but admitted … Read more

Greenwood criminal proceedings discontinued

12:47 PM ET Mason Greenwood leaves court in November after a preliminary hearing. LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images Criminal proceedings against Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood have been “discontinued.” The 21-year-old footballer was due to face trial in November over allegations of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour. However, a statement issued by … Read more

Mbappe a doubt for PSG’s UCL tie vs. Bayern

10:07 AM ET Kylian Mbappe is key to PSG’s chances of Champions League progression. Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Kylian Mbappe will be out for around three weeks because of the injury he suffered against Montpellier on Wednesday, making him a doubt for the Champions League round-of-16 first-leg game against … Read more

Heitinga to coach Ajax for rest of the season

play Laurens likes Ajax appointment of Heitinga (0:59)Julien Laurens is a fan of Ajax announcing former player John Heitinga will remain in charge of the club for the rest of the season. (0:59) 9:40 AM ET Former Netherlands international John Heitinga will remain Ajax coach for the remainder of the season, the club said on … Read more

Chelsea spend poses awkward questions – Potter

play Why Enzo Fernandez signing is a ‘game changer’ for Chelsea (0:48)Julien Laurens explains why Premier League record breaking signing of Enzo Fernandez by Chelsea is a ‘game changer’. (0:48) 10:06 AM ET Chelsea manager Graham Potter said there will be some awkward conversations as he attempts to piece together a costly jigsaw puzzle and … Read more