United is reportedly set to pay the Spanish giant $60 million up front with $10 million in add-ons for the midfielder’s services. Neither Manchester United, Real Madrid nor Casemiro’s representatives were immediately available for comment when contacted by CNN. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Ancelotti confirmed he had spoken with Casemiro, who’d expressed […]
Usyk outclassed Joshua in September last year in their first bout, beating the British boxer via a unanimous decision and claiming Joshua’s WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. Joshua’s camp soon after activated the contracted rematch clause, meaning the pair will once again take center stage in heavyweight boxing’s latest showpiece event. Despite […]
“People don’t always talk about it either because you see girls that have been so consistent and there is a random dip,” Asher-Smith told BBC Sport. “Behind the scenes, they have been really struggling, but outwards everybody else is saying, ‘What’s that? That’s random,’ so it could just do with more funding. “I feel like […]
The American drained three eagles en route to carding an 11-under 61, a new course record for La Reserva Club. Three birdies either side of the turn helped consolidate a landmark day for the 29-year-old, who carries a five-stroke lead into the second round of the individual event. “It was an awesome round,” Korda told […]
Last week, it was announced that the 45-year-old quarterback would take some time away to “deal with personal things” and would not be back until after the team’s second preseason game against the Tennessee Titans on August 20. “We’ll see. We’ll talk about it next week. I’m not concerned about it right now,” Bowles told […]
At times there’s simply too much emotional turmoil and pain to comprehend as the 19-year Kostyuk, who was born in Kyiv, reflects on the impact of Russia’s invasion on her country and her fellow Ukrainian players. “Right now is something indescribable, I would say, because there is a parent of one tennis player that died,” […]
The skies are clear and quiet, and birds can be heard chirping in the trees overhead. Amosov describes the evening as “calm.” But for many Ukrainians, such moments have been few and far between since Russia began its invasion on February 24 and every few steps, Amosov is reminded of the destruction Vladimir Putin’s war […]
Indeed, the average professional athlete in the United States is making near record amounts, so it’s tough for us to put ourselves in their shoes. But a look at the data reveals that their share of the sports revenue pie is actually shrinking compared to the owners, and their minor league counterparts continue to make […]
As Muirfield — home to a golf club founded in 1744 — played host to the women’s event for the first time, Ashleigh Buhai lifted her first major title on her 221st career LPGA Tour start. On an enthralling final day befitting of the occasion, the South African snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, […]
Open champion at St. Andrews in July, the Australian arrived at TPC Southwind in Memphis knowing a win would see him leapfrog Scottie Scheffler to No. 1 in the world for the first time in his career. Two strokes behind overnight leader J.J. Spaun ahead of Sunday’s deciding round, Smith looked well-placed for a run […]
