Portugal stunned the U.S. women 2-1 in a Thursday night friendly in Chester, Pa., rallying for its first win over the Americans in 12 meetings. Rose Lavelle scored in the opening minute, but Diana Gomes headed a corner just before halftime—the first goal Portugal has ever scored against the USWNT—before...
Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw, a late-week addition to the injury report, started after an extensive pregame workout but exited after nine snaps with an aggravated knee and is questionable to return. With Brian O’Neill (knee) inactive, Minnesota shifted Justin Skule to left tackle and Walter Rouse to right. Tight...
Inglewood, Calif. — Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Chargers thumped the Minnesota Vikings 37-10, snapping a slide of three losses in four games. Los Angeles led 21-3 at halftime and steadied through a pair of shaky snaps, while rookie RJ Mickens recorded...
Longtime referee Ken Williamson has been suspended by the Southeastern Conference for the rest of the season after his crew’s work in Georgia’s 20-10 win at Auburn on Oct. 11, sources told ESPN. Williamson, who had planned to retire after the season, drew scrutiny over a goal-line fumble ruling upheld...
The Chargers took control against the Vikings at SoFi, piling up 158 rushing yards through three quarters and building a 24-3 cushion behind touchdowns by Oronde Gadsden II, Kimani Vidal and a 27-yard Justin Herbert strike to Ladd McConkey. Minnesota finally answered after a Herbert interception, as Carson Wentz hit...
Ahead of Sunday night’s Steelers-Packers game, Aaron Rodgers told Green Bay reporters he will retire as a Packer, the team that drafted him, and one day see his No. 12 join Lambeau Field’s retired numbers. The 41-year-old quarterback, now with Pittsburgh, rejected any “revenge” talk, calling his 18 years in...
At Thursday’s practice, the Ravens again listed quarterback Lamar Jackson as a limited participant, matching Wednesday as he works back from the hamstring injury that sidelined him the last two games. Friday will be the final session before Sunday’s matchup with the Bears, after which injury designations will be set....
The Athletic’s stadium rankings explain why U.S. college football venues dwarf most others: early 20th-century building booms, postwar southern expansion, and relentless competition for seats. Programs from Michigan to Tennessee prioritized capacity, while NFL teams pursued amenities and Europe faced land, cost and safety limits. The result: college stadiums account...
French endurance cyclist Sofiane Sehili, 44, was freed by a Primorye court after seven weeks in detention on suspicion of illegally crossing Russia’s border. The court said he admitted guilt, was found guilty under Article 322, and was released in the courtroom, exempted from a 50,000-ruble fine because of time...
The Pro Football Hall of Fame trimmed its senior field to 34 candidates for the Class of 2026, whittled from 52 by a blue-ribbon committee. Members voted for 25 players each, with the top 25 plus ties advancing; the list will drop to nine semifinalists next month, and three finalists...
