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San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello looking intensely from the dugout in his baseball cap
Baseball

San Francisco Giants begin MLB season with history-making Tony Vitello

Tony Vitello makes Major League Baseball history tonight as the first head coach to jump directly from college baseball to the majors, leading the San Francisco Giants against the New York Yankees.

Aerial view of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium roof in Atlanta featuring the giant star logo
Soccer

FIFA waive World Cup branding rule for Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium

World football's governing body has granted a rare exemption to its strict stadium branding rules for the 2026 World Cup. Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium will not be required to cover its giant roof logo due to the risk of structural damage.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff speaking to the media in the Formula 1 paddock
Motorsport

Toto Wolff rejects Max Verstappen rumours amid George Russell exit talk

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has rubbished early-season speculation that Max Verstappen could replace George Russell at the team.

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino directing his players from the touchline during an international match.
Soccer

Mauricio Pochettino transforms US national team culture during unbeaten run

USMNT players have praised Mauricio Pochettino for instilling a strict, accountable culture during his unbeaten start as manager.

Ange Postecoglou holding the Europa League trophy during the Tottenham Hotspur victory parade
Soccer

Ange Postecoglou reveals alternative speech for Tottenham victory parade

Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou admits he nearly delivered an angry departure speech during the club's Europa League victory parade.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery shouting instructions from the touchline during a Premier League match
Soccer

Aston Villa target Champions League spot through deep squad connections

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team's deep-rooted structural connections hold the key to securing Champions League qualification.

Cesc Fabregas managing from the touchline during a Como match in Serie A
Soccer

Cesc Fabregas leads Como in ambitious bid to disrupt Serie A establishment

Led by head coach Cesc Fabregas and backed by global celebrities, newly promoted Como are aiming to disrupt Italy's Serie A and qualify for the Champions League.

College basketball players from Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina looking dejected on the court
Basketball

Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina falter in new college basketball era

Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina have all failed to reach the Sweet 16 as financial changes and NIL deals reshape the landscape of college basketball.