British officials moved to overturn a police-backed ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters attending the Nov. 6 Europa League match at Aston Villa, after condemnation from politicians, sports bodies and Jewish groups. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the recommendation “the wrong decision,” while UEFA urged authorities to enable safe travel....
Enzo Maresca said Chelsea forward Cole Palmer will be out for six more weeks with a groin injury, reversing earlier hopes of a quicker return. Palmer, who left after 21 minutes in last month’s loss at Manchester United, has made just two starts this season. Maresca praised his importance and...
Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco said Thursday night's 33-31 win over the Steelers, and the chance to throw to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, is what motivates him to keep playing into his 40s. He called the down-to-the-wire finish "a lot of fun," noting how defenses must account for both receivers....
Evan McPherson’s 36-yard field goal with seven seconds left lifted the Bengals past the Steelers, 33-31, at Paycor Stadium, capping an eight-play drive sparked by a deep Joe Flacco strike to Tee Higgins. Flacco, nine days into his Bengals stint, threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns, repeatedly finding Ja’Marr...
Indiana handed football coach Curt Cignetti an eight-year contract worth at least $92.8 million, signaling ambitions beyond its basketball reputation. The deal, averaging about $11.6 million annually through Nov. 30, 2033, rewards a 17-2 start that includes the program’s first College Football Playoff, AP Coach of the Year honors and...
A week and a half after arriving in Cincinnati, 40-year-old Joe Flacco threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns to lift the Bengals past the Steelers 33-31. Ja'Marr Chase set a franchise record with 16 catches for 161 yards and a score, while Tee Higgins' late deep grab and smart...
Predicted to win easily, Pittsburgh instead trailed at the break as Cincinnati flipped a 10-0 hole into a 17-10 halftime lead. The Bengals outgained the Steelers 220-183 and picked off Aaron Rodgers twice on throws to DK Metcalf. Jordan Battle’s interception sparked a three-play, 76-yard touchdown drive, and DJ Turner’s...
Toronto snapped Seattle’s early control with a thunderous Game 3: five home runs in a 13–4 win. Julio Rodríguez launched a two-run shot to start it and also crushed a Yesavage splitter that had never yielded an extra-base hit. With a franchise still yet to reach the World Series, Seattle...
On Thursday Night Football, the 4-1 Steelers visit the Bengals aiming to widen their divisional lead after three straight wins, including a 23-9 Week 6 defeat of the Browns. Aaron Rodgers has fueled Pittsburgh with 68.8% passing, 10 touchdowns and a 105.4 rating, thriving in a quick, short passing game;...
Indiana cemented its football renaissance, awarding head coach Curt Cignetti an eight-year, $92.8 million extension that quashes talk of a Penn State move after the firing of James Franklin. The deal makes Cignetti the nation’s third-highest-paid coach. Since arriving in 2024, the 64-year-old turned a 3-9 team into 11-2 and...
