Football gossip: Italian clubs eye Man Utd duo Casemiro & Ramus Hojlund

Chicago White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi will miss four to six weeks with a broken hand after being hit by a pitch in a spring training game, likely starting the season on the injured list. Benintendi, who signed a $75 million contract with the White Sox in 2023, has played in 286 games with the team, hitting 20 homers in 2024 but batting just .229, his worst average for a full season. The injury...

Yahoo SportsScouting Combine week featured Fantasy analyst Matt Harmon and Bootleg Football's EJ Snyder discussing the top QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs in the 2025 draft class, highlighting prospects like Cam Ward, Ashton Jeanty, and Travis Hunter. They also shared insights on the strengths, weaknesses, and depth of this year's draft class, with Snyder revealing three deep sleepers to watch. The podcast provides an in-depth analysis of key players and positions to keep an eye...

Cesar Hernandez is a staff soccer writer for ESPN.com who covered the U.S. women's national soccer team's 2-1 defeat to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup at Snapdragon Stadium. Despite the loss snapping their five consecutive titles, coach Emma Hayes remained focused on the team's development and progress, particularly with younger players gaining valuable experience. Hayes emphasized the importance of building a strong team for the future and refining their game model to compete at the...

Your support helps The Independent to cover important stories like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, with a commitment to factual reporting and unbiased analysis. Your donation enables journalists to report on both sides of the story, providing quality journalism accessible to all readers. In sports news, Luke Humphries secured his first Premier League win over Luke Littler, taking control of the table with a 6-4 victory in Exeter, showcasing impressive finishes and solid...

a history of giving young players opportunities late in the season, and they could see increased minutes if Markkanen is shut down. In conclusion, as the fantasy basketball season heads into the "silly season," it's important for managers to be prepared for the potential shutdown of high-risk players. By having contingency plans in place and being proactive in making trades or pickups, fantasy managers can navigate through this challenging period and still have a competitive...

Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich had an emotional meeting with San Antonio Spurs players in person for the first time since his stroke in November, announcing that he will not return as coach this season but hopes to come back in the future. Popovich, the NBA's winningest coach, praised the team's resolve and professionalism while expressing gratitude for the support. The 76-year-old coach's visit came after the Spurs announced that All-Star center Victor Wembanyama...