New York rapper Bobby Shmurda is expected to receive a conditional release from prison next month, according to reports. Both Hot97 and The Shade Room have reported that New York state correctional records confirm that a conditional release for Bobby – who was initially due for release in December of this year – has been […]
NFL experts predict: Wild-card weekend upsets, QBs under pressure and Cam’s 2021 landing spot
It’s the wildest wild-card weekend ever, with six games on the schedule as the NFL begins its postseason march to Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7 in Tampa. Unfortunately, COVID-19 will continue to be a major factor, just as it has all season. This year has been almost as much about negotiating the pandemic as […]
Boston Celtics, Miami Heat play game ‘with a heavy heart’ amid recent events: ‘Some things have not changed’
As much of the country attempted to grapple with the scenes that emerged from Washington on Wednesday afternoon, as angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, much of the sports world was trying to figure out how to process the day’s events. For the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics, that meant leaving […]
Man United losing Carabao Cup semifinal is a huge missed opportunity
MANCHESTER, England — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said before the Carabao Cup semifinal with Manchester City there could be “no excuses” if Manchester United did not reach the first final of his reign, and he is right. The 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford will feel a huge missed opportunity for the Norwegian, who knows how important […]
Beckham holds Inter Miami talks with former Man United teammate Phil Neville – sources
David Beckham has held talks with former Manchester United teammate Phil Neville to discuss the coaching position at Inter Miami, sources have told ESPN. Neville, a co-owner of EFL League Two club Salford City alongside Miami part-owner Beckham, is due to leave his post as head coach of the England women’s team later this year […]
Ozil’s future at Arsenal to be resolved in matter of ‘days’ – agent
Mesut Ozil’s agent Dr Erkut Sogut has told ESPN that the player’s future is expected to be finalised in the next 10 days with the midfielder undecided over his next move. The 32-year-old is free to talk directly to overseas clubs after entering the final six months of his £350,000-a-week contract with Arsenal and has […]
Juventus end AC Milan’s unbeaten run with Federico Chiesa double
Federico Chiesa and Weston McKennie helped Juventus to a big 3-1 win over AC Milan at the San Siro on Wednesday night. Nine-time holders Juventus came into the match in the unusual position of trailing in the Serie A title race, with first-placed Milan — unbeaten in 27 league games — leading them by 10 […]
FIFA U-20, U-17 World Cups moved to 2023 due to COVID-19
Next year’s men’s Under-20 World Cup in Indonesia and Under-17 tournament in Peru have been moved to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, soccer’s world governing body FIFA said on Thursday. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges for the hosting of international sporting events and to have a restrictive effect on international travel,” FIFA […]

NBA-Silver defends Harden punishment: “It’s Christmas”
Dec 24 (Reuters) – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Thursday said a $50,000 fine was sufficient discipline for James Harden after the Houston Rockets guard broke the league’s COVID-19 protocols by attending a recent party, adding a suspension would have been too harsh. The Rockets’ season opener at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder was […]
CARABAO CUP: QUARTER FINALS – DAY 2
Man Utd seal League Cup semi-final v Man City thanks to late goals. Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial struck late goals as Manchester United claimed a scrappy 2-0 victory over Everton at a bitterly cold Goodison Park on Wednesday to set up a League Cup semi-final with rivals Manchester City. United wasted numerous opportunities in […]