Slot on derby red card: Emotions got better of me Liverpool boss Arne Slot has admitted he regrets his behaviour that saw him sent off after the final whistle of Wednesday’s Merseyside derby, saying he would “do it differently” next time.

Arteta issues rallying cry after Havertz injury Mikel Arteta has described Kai Havertz’s hamstring injury as “an accident waiting to happen” and issued a rallying cry to his players to show “what you’re made of” in his absence.

Ronaldo tops sport rich list, no women in top 100 Cristiano Ronaldo again topped the list of the world’s highest-paid athletes with total income of $260 million in 2024, according to sports industry news site Sportico.

USL plans to start league that would rival MLS The United Soccer League confirmed plans to launch a Division One men’s professional league in 2027 defined by the sanctioning standards of the U.S. Soccer Federation, rivaling Major League Soccer.

Rovers’ Noonan, 16, sets European mark in debut The 16-year-old forward became the second-youngest goalscorer in European club competition, and the youngest ever in Conference League play when he netted the winner for Rovers in a 1-0 first-leg playoff victory over Molde.

Sources: Qatar cooling investment in France, PSG Qatar’s investment vehicles are cooling their interests in France, sources have told ESPN, including the majority owners of Paris Saint-Germain.

Havertz out for season as Arsenal confirm surgery Arsenal have confirmed that Kai Havertz has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury during the club’s midseason training break in Dubai.

Draymond lauds Butler as a ‘franchise changer’ Warriors forward Draymond Green called newly acquired Jimmy Butler a “franchise changer” after the team’s 105-98 win over the Rockets on Thursday.

Castroneves turns to provisional for Daytona 500 Helio Castroneves was involved in an early accident during Thursday night qualifying but will race in the Daytona 500 under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to make the field.

Watkins dazzles as USC takes down No. 1 UCLA JuJu Watkins had 38 points and USC stormed back in the fourth quarter to defeat hand No. 1 UCLA its first loss of the season Thursday night.

Sources: Mavs C Gafford to miss at least 6 weeks Daniel Gafford will miss at least six weeks with a Grade 3 MCL sprain, joining the Mavs’ big men set to be out for an extended period after the All-Star break, sources told ESPN.

Tkachuk brothers power U.S. to rout over Finland Brady and Matthew Tkachuk each scored twice, and the brothers had a handful of big hits to help the United States beat Finland 6-1 on Thursday night in each team’s opening game at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

NFL’s Giants look to sell limited stake in team The New York Giants are putting a limited stake in the team on the market, the team said on Thursday, with the process likely to set a record for an NFL franchise valuation.

Report: Giants looking to sell stake in team The New York Giants are putting a limited stake in the team on the market, with the process likely to set a record for an NFL franchise valuation, Sports Business Journal reported on Thursday.

Kershaw: Didn’t feel like right time to retire Dodgers veteran Clayton Kershaw said he didn’t entertain retirement after going through painstaking rehab following foot surgery.

Ryans: New OC can get Texans ‘over the hump’ Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Thursday he believes new offensive coordinator Nick Caley can get his team to “another level.”

Former football players sue over ‘Last Chance U’ Six former East Mississippi Community College players who appeared in “Last Chance U” have sued the school, Netflix and others over their portrayals.

Source: Vini’s agents send salary demands to Real Vinícius Júnior’s agents have informed Real Madrid of their client’s financial demands if he is to continue at the club beyond 2027, a source told ESPN.

Judge rejects defamation claim by ex-Cards exec A federal judge in district court in Arizona dismissed claims of defamation by former Cardinals executive Terry McDonough against the team and its law and PR firms.

NBA scraps Curry-Ionescu shootout around ASG The NBA says the 3-point shooting rematch between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu is not going to be part of the lineup for All-Star Weekend.