CWC: Ticket sales slow on Messi’s Miami opener The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opener between Inter Miami and Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium has had slow ticket sales in the 24 hours since sales started, with 31 sections still showing more than 100 available tickets in the online portal.

Orlando’s Torres sets record in Palmeiras move Orlando City SC sent forward Facundo Torres to Brazil’s Palmeiras for a reported club-record $14 million transfer fee on Friday.

Alli confirms Everton exit amid Como interest Dele Alli has confirmed his future lies away from Everton despite having continued training at the club since his contract expired in the summer.

Atlanta United name Ronny Deila as head coach Atlanta United on Friday named Ronny Deila as the club’s head coach through the 2027 MLS season.

Mason Mount out for extended spell in blow to Utd Ruben Amorim has revealed Mason Mount is set for another long spell on the sidelines following his latest injury picked up in the 2-1 win against Manchester City.

Pep vows City turnaround despite Dias injury blow Pep Guardiola has reaffirmed his belief in Man City’s turnaround, despite confirming a fresh blow with defender Rúben Dias out for up to a month.

Netflix, FIFA sign deal to air Women’s World Cup Netflix and FIFA have agreed a deal for the streaming giant to have exclusive United States broadcasting rights to the next two FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments, global football’s governing body confirmed on Friday.

Bolts’ Dicker makes 1st fair catch kick in 48 years Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker converted the longest fair catch free kick in NFL history during Los Angeles’ win over Denver.

Sources: Sandoval, Red Sox agree to 2-year deal Left-hander Patrick Sandoval and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $18.25 million contract, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

A’s pick up veteran infielder Urshela, sources say The A’s and free agent infielder Gio Urshela have reached agreement on a major league contract, sources confirmed to ESPN. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

Al Golden’s long road to redemption at Notre Dame The detail-oriented defensive coordinator for the Irish has found peace in South Bend.

‘O … Indiana’? Why Canada is rooting for Kurtis Rourke and the Hoosiers When Indiana kicks off the 12-team College Football Playoff at Notre Dame, it will be led by a Canadian. That’s rarer than you might think.

Texas and Clemson have never played before, but their playoff game is still a rematch The first-round College Football Playoff matchup is pitting friends, family and congregation members against each other.

How can A’s convince free agents to play in a minor league park? As his franchise heads to Sacramento for the next few years, GM David Forst needs to get creative.

Curry, Green held without FG as Warriors routed Steph Curry and Draymond Green each failed to make a field goal — the first time they’ve done that together in their careers — and Golden State was trounced by Memphis 144-93.

Sources: Georgia preparing for CFP without Beck Georgia is preparing to play the College Football Playoff without starting quarterback Carson Beck, who is exploring surgery options on his injured elbow, according to sources.

Phillies adding Kepler to mix in OF, sources say Outfielder Max Kepler and the Phillies are in agreement on a one-year, $10 million contract, sources told ESPN, confirming an MLB.com report Thursday night.

Wemby’s poster jam, 42 points leave Spurs abuzz Victor Wembanyama’s alley-oop off the backboard highlighted a monster 42-point night that carried the Spurs to a 133-126 overtime win over the Hawks.

Disastrous defending ousts Man United from Carabao Cup, boosts Tottenham into semis Man United’s poor defending raises concerns as Tottenham reach the Carabao Cup semifinals.

The key moments that define Arteta’s 5 years as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has restored Arsenal as credible contenders since taking over as manager in 2019, but it hasn’t all been plain sailing for him.