Andy Farrell admits Irish mood ‘sombre’ after New Zealand inflict rare home loss

BYU has rapidly transformed into a formidable force in college basketball, aiming for a Final Four after their Sweet 16 run. Key additions include former Baylor guard Robert Wright and five-star forward AJ Dybantsa, projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, complemented by returning contributors like Richie Saunders and Dawson Baker. With impressive depth from players like Nate Pickens and a ranking of No. 3 in CBS Sports' preseason Top 25,...

Shedeur Sanders had a challenging start at the Cleveland Browns rookie minicamp but rebounded impressively, earning praise from the team. Once projected as a Top 5 pick, Sanders fell to the fifth round and faced stiff competition from veterans and fellow rookies but reportedly outperformed Dillon Gabriel during practice. With support from the Browns and mentorship from Tom Brady, who encouraged Sanders to use his draft slide as motivation, the rookie aims to prove himself...

The Toronto Blue Jays broke their four-game losing streak with an 8-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels and are set to face the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series, aiming for a better outcome after losing their previous series against them. The Mariners, currently leading the AL West with an 8-2 record in their last 10 games, pose a challenge for the struggling Blue Jays, who have placed second baseman Andrés Giménez on the...

Michigan football experienced some player departures during the spring, with the most notable being running back Ben Hall, who transferred to North Carolina just before the spring game. Offensive and defensive lineman Alessandro Lorenzetti, who entered the transfer portal during spring ball, committed to Baylor after taking time to find his new home. As of now, cornerback Ja'Den McBurrows and longsnapper Evan Boutorwick are still seeking destinations, while Michigan welcomed 15 transfers this offseason and...

The Dallas Cowboys are undergoing significant changes with a new coaching staff and several key players, including Micah Parsons and DaRon Bland, set to hit free agency after 2025. With a projected salary cap space of $10.42 million for 2026, the front office faces tough decisions on contract negotiations, especially with Parsons potentially commanding over $35 million annually and Bland around $25 million, while also considering other free agents like Jake Ferguson and George Pickens....

FIFA announced that the Women's World Cup will expand from 32 to 48 teams starting in 2031, following the success of the 2023 tournament won by Spain. This expansion, approved unanimously by the FIFA Council, will feature a 12-group format, increasing matches from 64 to 104 and extending the tournament by a week. Additionally, FIFA is implementing new anti-racism measures and supporting Afghan women footballers through initiatives like the Afghan Women's Refugee Team (AWRT), reaffirming...