England will not make excuses as Pakistan’s pitch gamble looks to have paid off

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan reported that running back Christian McCaffrey is "as healthy as can be," following an injury-plagued previous season where he played only four games due to ankle and knee issues. Videos from OTAs show McCaffrey making sharp cuts, indicating he is fully recovered as he enters the 2025-26 season, two years after leading the NFL with 1,459 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. With McCaffrey's health, the 49ers are optimistic...

ANDOVER — The first-ever Merrimack Valley Conference Football Showcase hosted 100 underclassmen at Andover High, aiming to attract college coaches and fulfill student-athletes' dreams of playing at the next level. Spearheaded by new head coach Jay Fielding, the event received praise from participants like Lawrence High’s Jariel Atiles and Central Catholic’s Brian Waller-Reitano, who appreciated the opportunity to showcase their skills through drills and interactions with coaches from various college divisions. This initiative, unique to...

Yealimi Noh is tied for the first-round lead at the 80th U.S. Women’s Open with a 4-under 68, using a broomstick putter to overcome her struggles with the yips. Noh, who won her first LPGA title at the Founders Cup in February, now ranks 30th in putts per GIR after previously ranking 130th and 102nd in the past two years. As she enjoys her time in Wisconsin, Noh reflects on her journey, noting that fellow...

Major League Baseball is investing in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), marking its first venture into a professional women’s softball league, with an equity stake exceeding 20%. The league will debut on June 7, featuring four teams—Bandits, Talons, Blaze, and Volts—playing across 10 cities until July 23, culminating in a three-game championship series in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Players, drafted from those who have exhausted college eligibility, will earn an average salary of $45,000, with potential...

Linn Grant kicked off her 2025 U.S. Women’s Open in outstanding fashion, making birdies on the first three holes, showcasing an impressive start amidst the afternoon wave. This performance defied the common belief that while one cannot win a major in the opening round, they can lose it, as Grant quickly accumulated a solid lead before settling for a par on the fourth hole. With potentially changing conditions at Erin Hills, maintaining her strong form...

Real Madrid give Liverpool a MONUMENTAL boost with transfer moveReal Madrid seem to have moved on from Mac AllisterAlexis Mac Allister, a notable player with a rich history of titles, including the Copa America and World Cup, is highly sought after in transfer windows. With key players like Toni Kroos and Luka Modric nearing retirement, Real Madrid's potential interest in Mac Allister raised concerns among Liverpool fans about possible transfer offers that could be hard...