African Cup buildup: Omicron concerns, player release clash

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon (AP) — African Cup of Nations organizers insist the tournament will begin as planned…

Africa Cup of Nations: Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech left out of Morocco squad

Hakim Ziyech was the notable absentee as Morocco coach Vahid Halilhodzic named his squad for next month’s Africa…

The case against signing Carlos Correa

Carlos Correa is a generational talent. Carlos Correa is inconsistent and injury-prone. Carlos Correa is one of…

Why are men’s college basketball’s most surprising teams winning in 2021-22? We asked coaches

A year ago at this time, some of the biggest surprises in the country were starting…

No Messi and no money: Xavi and Barcelona’s young stars have nothing to lose

Barcelona have no Messi and billion-dollar debt. Can Xavi and his young stars come to the…

Inside the NBA’s race to outlast COVID-19’s omicron

SIX PLAYERS BOARDED a charter to Midway Airport for a Toronto-Chicago meeting that would never happen —…

Liverpool oust Leicester on penalties in Carabao Cup thriller

Liverpool beat Leicester City 5-4 on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup semifinals after a thrilling 3-3 draw in…

Kieran Trippier future: Atletico expect Newcastle United offer in January – sources

Atletico Madrid expect to receive a bid for Kieran Trippier from Newcastle United in January, sources have told ESPN. Trippier, 31,…

Cape Verde include veteran quartet for AFCON

Cape Verde have named goalkeeper Vozinha and the attacking trio of Djaniny, Ryan Mendes and Julio Tavares in their squad for the Africa Cup…

Liverpool-Leeds United clash on Boxing Day postponed as Premier League COVID-19 crisis continues

Liverpool‘s clash against Leeds United at Anfield on Sunday has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak in…