Barcelona hosts Athletic Club in La Liga on August 27, aiming for consecutive victories after a dominant 5-0 opener. The match comes amid Barcelona's ongoing pursuit of striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
Former LSU star Ben McDonald opposes NFL players returning to college but acknowledges coaches' competitive pressure and financial incentives driving the trend, as LSU prepares for its season opener.
Argentina's Lionel Messi announces retirement from international soccer after winning the World Cup, ending a legendary career with 125 goals for his country.
Two youth football coaches near Pittsburgh were suspended after fighting on the field, exemplifying a broader trend of adult misconduct disrupting youth sporting events nationwide.
BBC offers practical strategies for easing the transition from summer holiday to work, including tackling small tasks first, maintaining holiday habits at home, and reflecting on job satisfaction.
Novak Djokovic suffered an unexpected first-round loss to Mariano Navone at the 2026 US Open, leaving the tennis legend's future uncertain as he departed in tears.
Physicists directly observed the optical Magnus effect in trapped ions, revealing laser shifts that could create errors in quantum computers but also enable new qubit control methods.
Carlos Alcaraz makes a winning comeback to professional tennis after 139 days sidelined with a wrist injury, defeating Roman Safiullin 6-4 6-4 6-4 at the US Open while showing his trademark style despite some serve limitations.
Rickey Jackson won the first Bassmaster Randy Moss Pro Football Hall of Fame Pro-Am on the St. Lawrence River, edging Joe Thomas by 5 ounces in a celebrity fishing tournament pairing eight Hall of Famers with professional anglers.
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national soccer team, prompting widespread emotional reaction and concerns about the squad's future competitiveness.
Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 1-0 with Bukayo Saka's second-half goal, extending their unbeaten Premier League start to two wins without conceding. Villa remain winless after summer squad overhaul.
Manchester City has initiated negotiations with Chelsea to sign Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez for a reported minimum of £120m, potentially making him one of the Premier League's most expensive signings.
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international play via Instagram, citing the difficulty of his decision in a letter shared with fans.
Lionel Messi retired from Argentina in 2016 after repeated tournament failures, but reversed his decision weeks later to achieve unprecedented international success, winning four major trophies including the 2022 World Cup.
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national team via Instagram, ending his international career after winning the 2022 World Cup.
Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentine national team after 21 years, ending his international career while continuing club play with Inter Miami.
NFL teams finalized their 53-man rosters on cutdown day, with several Maryland football alumni and players from other college programs facing roster decisions across the league.
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football at age 39 following Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, ending a legendary 207-cap career with 125 goals.
Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football at 39, ending a 21-year career with Argentina after winning the 2022 World Cup. He cites his father's death and having nothing left to give as reasons for stepping away.
Airlink defended its low-altitude aerial stunt over Cape Town's DHL Stadium during a rugby match, saying it involved careful planning and experienced crews despite some calling it reckless.
Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in over 20 years, losing to Mariano Navone at the US Open while battling an undiagnosed health condition that causes vomiting and physical collapse in hot conditions.
The Italian Grand Prix returns to Monza this weekend, the circuit that has hosted more F1 races than any other since 1950, serving as the spiritual home of Ferrari and the sport's most iconic venue.
Novak Djokovic suffered a historic first-round elimination at the US Open, marking an unprecedented early exit for the tennis champion.
Novak Djokovic lost to Mariano Navone in five sets during the opening round of the US Open, marking his first first-round exit from the tournament in his career.
Novak Djokovic, 39, exits the US Open in the first round after a five-set loss to unseeded Mariano Navone, hampered by physical ailments including vomiting and cramping in his earliest Grand Slam exit in two decades.
