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In looking at the stats from the April 14 match between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Japan – where the U.S. held 67% of possession and recorded 12 shots to Japan’s nine – one would hope that the USWNT would be able to get on the scoreboard. But it was Japan that earned the 1-0 victory in Seattle, scoring following a quick counterattack after the USA turned the ball over in midfield with the game-winner coming from Tottenham Hotspur’s Maika Hamano.The loss snapped a 10-game winning streak for the USWNT and was the first time the U.S. has been shutout…

Mike Trout surely does not want to leave the Bronx. The Angels beat the Yankees on Thursday afternoon (LA 11, NY 4) to earn a split of the four-game series at Yankee Stadium. Trout homered again Thursday and went deep in all four games of the series. He joined George Bell (1990), Darrell Evans (1985), and Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx (1933) as the only players in history to hit five home runs in a regular-season series against the Yankees.”There’s been a lot of great players that played here. It’s awesome,” Trout said following Thursday’s win.All told, Trout went 6…

The saying goes, “Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.” It’s applicable regarding the 2025-26 NHL regular season after Thursday night’s games, the final six of the campaign.But another reason for hockey fans to smile: the “second season” — i.e. the Stanley Cup playoffs — begins Saturday.All 16 teams have been determined for the postseason, but there are three teams in the Pacific Division still battling it out for seeding. And over on the non-playoff team side, there are still some unresolved spots in the draft lottery order ahead of that event on May 5.Here’s a rundown of…

Major League Baseball is home to some of the most iconic jerseys in sports history. From the New York Yankees infamous pinstripes to the Los Angeles Dodgers West Coast blue, some of the most storied uniforms have sprouted from the diamond.Perhaps the best term to encapsulate baseball’s button-up uniforms is timeless. The Detroit Tigers have plastered the traditional old-English “D” on their left chest for over 120 years. The St. Louis Cardinals have rolled out the ever more consistent “birds on the bat” logo since 1922.AdvertisementHowever, the league attempted something brand new in 2021, steering away from the longstanding white…

Add another name to the stellar MLB rookie class of 2026.Cleveland Guardians lefty starter Parker Messick has entered the discussion of top first-year players after a strong start to the season. A second-round pick out of Florida State four years ago, Messick is 2-0 with a 0.51 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 17⅔ innings. He is coming off 6⅔ scoreless innings in a 6-0 victory over the Braves last Saturday.He currently has the sixth-shortest odds at DraftKings in the American League Rookie of the Year race, at +1500. Teammate Chase DeLauter is the +210 favorite.On Thursday, the 25-year-old Messick is…

Apr 16, 2026, 02:05 PM ETLiverpool are leading the race to sign AFC Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi on a free transfer this summer, while Newcastle United could sack manager Eddie Howe and turn to former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s winter grades | Women’s gradesTRENDING RUMORSCould Liverpool sign defender Marcos Senesi in the summer? (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)- Liverpool are leading the race to sign Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, says iNews. Senesi, 28, is set to become…

Stefan de Vrij and Ange-Yoan Bonny could reportedly return to the starting lineup when Inter Milan face Cagliari on Friday.According to Sky Sport Italia via FCInterNews, Cristian Chivu is looking to rest several first-team stars ahead of a decisive clash against Como.AdvertisementInter Milan have enjoyed a dream return to Serie A action after the March international break.Indeed, Chivu’s men claimed six points in their last two league matches against Roma and Como.Therefore, they head into the final six rounds of fixtures boasting a nine-point lead over second-placed Napoli.Meanwhile, they’re potentially 90 minutes away from reaching the Coppa Italia final.De Vrij…

Imagn Images Gerrit Cole is about to take the next major step in his recovery from the Tommy John procedure he underwent in March of 2025. The New York Yankees’ ace will make his first minor-league rehab start on Friday with the club’s Double-A affiliate, manager Aaron Boone told reporters, including ESPN, on Wednesday. “I have no complaints,” Cole said earlier this week of a live batting practice session — the last step before the rehab assignment begins. “Stamina was good. Pitches are fine — they’re good, they’re good. I’m being a little nitpicky, but everything’s good.”Cole, now 35, suffered…

Ramona ShelburneApr 16, 2026, 03:13 AM ETCloseSenior writer for ESPN.comSpent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily NewsMultiple AuthorsLOS ANGELES — LA Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard wasn’t ready to discuss his future with the team after Wednesday night’s season-ending loss to the Golden State Warriors as he heads into the final season of his contract.”Let me cry about this loss a little bit more,” Leonard said when asked whether he could see a future with the Clippers, who moved All-Star guard James Harden and young center Ivica Zubac in February trades that left many wondering if they were embarking…

Fresh off a trip to the National Championship game, Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey defender Aiden Dubinsky has signed a professional tryout contract with the Laval Rocket.The Rocket have already clinched the playoffs this season and are the AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadians.AdvertisementThe Canadians find themselves in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as well, and have quite a superstar on their hands with a 50-goal scorer. Cole Caufield, a Mosinee, Wisconsin, native, played collegiate hockey with the Badgers.Regardless, now all eyes are on Dubinsky. The senior defenseman is one of the notable players leaving this Badgers squad, but he’s clearly already…