Scotland survive Greece onslaught to earn slender lead in Nations League play-off

Lewis Hamilton secured his first win as a Ferrari driver by dominating the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, marking his first victory in F1's sprint format since its introduction in 2021. Hamilton praised his team's efforts in fine-tuning the car and adapting to the new challenge, holding off Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri for the win. The victory provides renewed hope for a championship battle, with Lando Norris finishing eighth and George Russell...

Philadelphia Union head coach Bradley Carnell, formerly with St. Louis SC, faces his former team as his new team, the Union, off to a strong start with a 3-1-0 record and a league-best 11 goals scored. Despite missing key players due to international duty, including top scorer Tai Baribo, the Union look to bounce back from a recent loss to Nashville. St. Louis, unbeaten at 2-0-2, boasts a strong defense aiming to break a shutout...

In a heartwarming moment during the Pelicans-Timberwolves game, Jacob Ingles, son of Minnesota player Joe Ingles who has autism, watched his dad play and start for the first time since 2022, inspiring Minnesota to a 134-93 win. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch made the decision to start Ingles to raise awareness for autism and emphasize the importance of doing the human thing, showcasing the power of sports to make a difference beyond the scoreboard. Despite not...

Free agent pitcher Julio Urias has been suspended until after this year's All-Star break for violating MLB's domestic violence policy, marking his second suspension for such offenses. Urias, 28, spent eight seasons with the Dodgers before being placed on administrative leave in 2023 and later becoming a free agent, following an arrest outside a soccer match in Los Angeles. Despite his previous success and potential for a lucrative contract, Urias will not be able to...

The Chicago White Sox are entering the 2025 season with a roster filled with young and unproven players, following a record-breaking 121-loss season in 2024. Experts predict the team will improve slightly this season, with win projections ranging from 45 to 56 games. Despite the challenges, the White Sox are expected to see progress as the season goes on, with potential contributions from top prospects and a new manager leading the way to a more...

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