27 March 2026
Kylian Mbappe has declared himself fully fit and is eager to feature in every one of Real Madrid’s remaining games as he sets his sights on arriving at the World Cup in peak condition. The 27-year-old missed four league matches in 2026 due to a lingering knee problem carried over from last season, but returned from the bench in the 64th minute of Madrid’s 3-2 derby win over Atletico on Sunday.…
27 March 2026
Antoine Griezmann will bring the curtain down on his Atletico Madrid career at the end of the season, with the French forward set to join MLS side Orlando City on a two-year deal. The 35-year-old, Atletico’s all-time record goalscorer with 211 goals in 488 appearances, will make the switch to Florida in July. He travelled to Orlando during a break in the club’s schedule, with Atletico’s blessing,…
27 March 2026
Jurgen Klopp has moved to shut down speculation linking him with the Real Madrid job, insisting the Spanish club have not been in touch, though the German stopped short of ruling out a return to football management in the future. The 58-year-old, currently serving as Red Bull’s head of global football, left Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season after nine hugely successful years at Anfield,…
27 March 2026
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has refused to close the door on a potential move to Real Madrid, admitting a return to Spain would appeal to him as he enters the final year of his contract at the Etihad. The 29-year-old, a Madrid native, began his career at Villarreal before joining Atletico Madrid in 2018 and moving to City a year later. In England he has won the Champions League once and four…
27 March 2026
Chelsea are gearing up for a major summer transfer window, but serious questions remain over whether Liam Rosenior will be the man in charge to oversee it. The Blues do not play again in the Premier League until April 12th, when they face Manchester City, but that clash kicks off a run of fixtures that could prove decisive for Rosenior’s future at Stamford Bridge. Publicly, the club insists the…
27 March 2026
Manchester United’s long-term interest in Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer continues to simmer, with a personal connection adding an extra layer of intrigue to the ongoing speculation. Palmer knows United sporting director Jason Wilcox from their time together at Manchester City, a relationship that has helped keep the lines of communication open between the two camps. United’s recruitment…
26 March 2026
The Atlanta Braves are losing another starting pitcher before the regular season even begins. Manager Walt Weiss confirmed Monday that Spencer Strider is expected to start the year on the injured list with a left oblique strain. The right-hander felt a slight pull after making a start in a minor league game against the Red Sox on Tuesday, and lingering discomfort led to the decision to scratch…
26 March 2026
Roki Sasaki’s command problems followed him all the way to Dodger Stadium. In Monday’s Freeway Series game against the Angels, Sasaki failed to record a single out in the first inning, throwing 21 pitches and allowing two runs before being pulled. He issued three walks and hit a batter while throwing just eight strikes. Spring Training re-entry rules allowed him to return and build his pitch…
26 March 2026
Carson Benge is heading to the big leagues. The New York Mets announced Monday that their No. 2 organizational prospect has made the Opening Day roster after a standout spring. Benge, 23, will start in right field and is expected to hit near the bottom of the lineup, likely in the eight hole. He hit .366 with a double, a triple and a stolen base over 46 Grapefruit League plate appearances and…
26 March 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong is on the verge of locking in his future with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs and their star center fielder were deep into extension talks Monday night and appear to be closing in on a deal, according to sources who spoke with MLB. com executive reporter Mark Feinsand. The terms and length of the contract were not immediately known, but the agreement would keep Crow-Armstrong as a…
25 March 2026
Sometimes the stars just align perfectly. New York Yankees first baseman and catcher Ben Rice has signed an endorsement deal with Ben’s Original rice, parent company Mars announced Monday. Ben Rice. Sponsored by Ben’s rice. It does not get more fitting than that. The partnership will also benefit No Kid Hungry, starting with a contribution of 22,000 meals for children facing food insecurity. The…
25 March 2026
The Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Spencer Arrighetti to Triple-A Sugar Land, the club announced Monday. Arrighetti, 26, was limited to seven starts last season due to a fractured right thumb and right elbow inflammation, posting a 5.35 ERA over 35 and a third innings. He struggled this spring as well, allowing six runs over eight innings in three Grapefruit League relief appearances.…