Michael Harrington — Sports Editor 
The Tour de France Femmes is scheduled to begin with a historic Grand Départ in Switzerland, marking the first time the women’s race will start from the country, according to Bluewin. The race runs over nine stages as reported by ARD, spanning from August 1 to August 3, 2026 according to Bluewin, through the French-speaking … Read more
Michael Carrick faces a delicate balancing act ahead of his first full season as manager, carrying concerns over five central defenders across four competitions while rivals invest heavily. According to The Guardian, United’s backline features high potential but significant injury and reliability questions. As Michael Carrick prepares for his first full season in charge of … Read more
FIFA has given its 211 member associations a strict 53-day deadline ending September 19, to approve a controversial plan to sell a 20% minority stake in a new commercial entity. The proposal, backed by JPMorgan and Thrive Capital, has triggered sharp backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF, and political leaders. Football’s global governing body is pushing forward … Read more
Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Jonathan Greenard will open training camp on the physically unable to perform list after suffering a pectoral strain while lifting weights. General Manager Howie Roseman expects the veteran defender to be ready for Week 1 following his offseason acquisition from the Minnesota Vikings. Jonathan Greenard Lands on PUP List Ahead of … Read more
Roberto Mancini returns as Italy national team head coach following a turbulent institutional crisis, replacing outgoing staff after Andrea Pirlo’s candidacy collapsed over a commercial betting controversy. Giovanni Malagò, president of the Italian Football Federation, also appointed Claudio Ranieri as technical director on July 28, 2026, aiming to rescue the Azzurra from missing three consecutive … Read more
The Detroit Tigers face a major decision regarding starting pitcher Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline, according to MLB. Skubal, a two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, is scheduled to make his 150th career major league start at Comerica Park against the Orioles, raising questions about whether his next appearance will still … Read more
Liverpool have opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain to sign winger Bradley Barcola. The 23-year-old France international has informed the back-to-back Champions League winners that he will not renew his contract expiring in 2028, making him the Premier League club’s primary target following Mohamed Salah’s departure. Bradley Barcola Emerges as Liverpool’s Primary Target After Salah Exit … Read more
Now TV has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the English Premier League and the FA Cup through the 2030/31 season, locking down a five-year extension that guarantees live coverage of all 380 matches per season for Hong Kong fans. Football fans in Hong Kong can pencil in their viewing schedules for the long haul. … Read more
Arsenal are exploring a high-profile move for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior as contract talks in Spain stall, though the Spanish club remains confident the 26-year-old superstar will stay beyond the summer transfer window despite mounting speculation and heavy financial interest from the Premier League. The summer transfer window has thrown up no shortage of … Read more
Dominic Canzone hit a tiebreaking, two-way-pitch-punishing home run in the eighth inning, lifting the Seattle Mariners to a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium after a wild game featuring three separate ties and five total home runs by Seattle. Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy Make Franchise History in … Read more