Tactical stalemate with Emma Hayes and USA offers clues to England’s future

The Women's Nations League group stage concluded with Spain defeating England 2-1, securing their semi-final spot alongside France and Germany. Sweden triumphed over Denmark 6-1 to top Group 4, while Scotland and Wales played for pride after their relegations were confirmed. In League B, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland aimed for promotion play-offs, with Poland earning promotion to League A, and Ireland missing out on direct promotion by finishing second in their group,...

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation, following an early exit from a game against the Washington Nationals. In that game, Burnes pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run and four hits, and is currently 3-2 with a 2.66 ERA this season after signing a six-year, $210 million contract. To fill his roster spot, the Diamondbacks have called up left-hander Tommy Henry, who has...

In the latest episode of the Carolina Panthers' documentary series "Blueprint," it was revealed that GM Dan Morgan was in serious negotiations with the Los Angeles Rams, who sought to trade up for receiver Tetairoa McMillan. Ultimately, the Panthers stayed at No. 8 and selected McMillan, rejecting the Rams' offer, which was only two points apart on the draft pick value chart. Despite not securing McMillan, the Rams later capitalized on their No. 26 pick...

The Dallas Wings are currently without guards Tyasha Harris and Paige Bueckers due to injuries, with Harris sidelined since a knee injury on May 27 and Bueckers in concussion protocol after a head injury on May 29. In their absence, forward Maddy Siegrist has stepped up, starting in Bueckers' place and averaging 10 points and 4.6 rebounds this season. The Wings hold a 1-6 record, tied for the worst in the WNBA, with Bueckers showing...

Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson and Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray have been recognized as the WNBA's Players of the Week for the period from May 26th to June 1st. Wilson, earning her 23rd Player of the Week title, averaged 27 points and 10 rebounds over two games, including a season-high 35 points against the Los Angeles Sparks, while Gray achieved the honor for the first time in her career with averages of 26.5...

Following the Spanish Grand Prix, Max Verstappen received a ten-second penalty and three penalty points for colliding with George Russell, putting him just one point away from a one-race suspension. Verstappen currently has 11 penalty points on his FIA Super License, with several points expiring in 2025 and 2026. Other drivers, including Liam Lawson and Nico Hülkenberg, also have penalty points, with Lawson accumulating six and Hülkenberg four, as the F1 grid prepares for the...