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Ex-Orioles 1B Ryan O’Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn designed to give one of the worst offenses in the majors a boost. A person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Tuesday that […]
Cerefin reflects on a breakout year for UEFA competitions with holiday message of unity and peace
December 22 – In an end of year message, UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has emphasised the ‘trust’ and ‘enduring ways’ the European game has crossed boundaries and backgrounds to create ‘resilience and shared belonging’. It has been a busy year for UEFA that has seen it break records and set new milestones across both its […]
Severn boys basketball grinds out 63-55 overtime road win against Gerstell
Whenever Severn and Gerstell meet, fans on both sides expect a tight, physical battle between two hard-playing, well-coached teams. After all, it was only a few years ago that the two programs faced off for the MIAA B Conference title — the first of back-to-back championships for the Admirals. “Every time we play Gerstell, it’s […]
FIFA cuts handful of 2026 ticket prices for qualified teams after global backlash
December 17 – Following a global outcry, FIFA has slashed a limited number of World Cup tickets for qualified team’s most loyal fans to $60. Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called it an “appeasement tactic”. The $60 World Cup tickets will also apply to the World Cup final, the showpiece match at the MetLife Stadium that […]
Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 28-15 on Monday night to stay stop the AFC North. Pittsburgh (8-6) won its second straight game — and 23rd straight at home during the NFL’s Monday night showcase — by overwhelming Miami (6-8) over […]
Iran FA boss Mehdi Taj warns players who served in Revolutionary Guard could be denied US visas
December 14 – Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj, speaking on state television, has issued a warning that some payers and staff may be denied entry to the US for the 2026 World Cup because they have served in the military. Iran have been drawn into Group G with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand and […]
Milford Mill girls basketball fends off Catonsville’s rally for 44-36 win
Haylee Clark scored eight of her 12 points in the second quarter and Karter Currence scored all nine of her points in the second half to help Milford Mill slide away for a 44-36 victory over host Catonsville. The Millers improved to 2-0, despite watching a 12-point third quarter lead dwindle down to one . […]
Our time is now: Frauen Bundesliga clubs take control and ditch DFB
December 9 – Germany’s 14 Frauen Bundesliga clubs have taken the bold step of breaking away from the German Football Association (DFB), confirming they will establish a new league organisation without the federation’s involvement after negotiations between them collapsed. The move comes just months after the DFB’s Bundestag approved plans for a jointly owned Frauen […]
Mike Preston: Ravens could learn something from Aaron Rodgers | COMMENTARY
As Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers walked off the field, he was embraced with a hug from coach Mike Tomlin. It was a touching moment, symbolic of Pittsburgh’s hard-fought 27-22 victory against the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. The victory gave the Steelers (7-6) a one-game lead over Baltimore (6-7) in the AFC North, but more […]
Wenger says 48-team World Cup is a ‘natural evolution’ and that they have learnt the lesson of a long hot US summer
December 5 – Former Arsenal manager and FIFA global development officer Arsene Wenger has said that a 48-team World Cup won’t affect the tournament’s quality. He added that FIFA will protect players from the heat. Speaking on the eve of the World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, the Frenchman defended the […]