The Las Vegas Raiders are going to release veteran quarterback Geno Smith ahead of the start of NFL free agency, according to ESPN. Smith will still be owed $18.5 million by the Raiders this season. He was acquired from the Seahawks in exchange for a third-round draft pick. Seattle replaced him with Sam Darnold. [NFL…
We are about to embark on the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic, and every year has brought bigger and better moments. As Japan looks to defend its third WBC title, we looked back at the best of the best from the first five tournaments. It’s no surprise that Shohei Ohtani appears multiple times…
Korea hit four home runs and defeated Czechia, 11-4, in the first game for either team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The four homers marked a WBC high for Korea. Two of the long balls came off the bat of Shay Whitcomb, a Houston Astros infielder who split his 2025 season between the majors…
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Team USA is ready to take center stage as the 2026 World Baseball Classic gets rolling. The Americans open their tournament run against Brazil in…
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Team USA is ready to make its mark as the 2026 World Baseball Classic kicks off, and bettors can get in on the action with…
Joan Laporta has labelled Barcelona star Lamine Yamal a “genial” talent, insisting the 17-year-old has no ceiling. Laporta, currently running for re-election as president of the Catalan club, praised the winger’s extraordinary maturity as he continues to spearhead the club’s new era under Hansi Flick. A generational talent emerging Laporta has expressed his immense admiration…
Seth Lugo made a successful return to the World Baseball Classic on Friday. Lugo helped Puerto Rico to a 5-0 win over Colombia in their Group A opener. The right-hander pitched four-plus innings of three-hit ball at Hiram Bithorn Stadium. “That was awesome. Every inning you could feel the fans,” Lugo said. “Go out there…
Manny Ramirez hit plenty of home runs in his 19-year major league career — 555, to be exact. On Friday night at Daikin Park, the 12-time All-Star relished watching someone else go yard when his son Lucas Ramirez hit a leadoff homer for Brazil against the United States in the World Baseball Classic. Like father,…
This was supposed to be the biggest mismatch of the World Baseball Classic, a team composed primarily of non-affiliated baseball players facing the most decorated roster in the competition’s history. Instead, Brazil gave the best USA team ever assembled everything that it could handle through the first eight innings of its first game of the…
Robert Lewandowski has finally opened up on his future at Barcelona as his current contract at Camp Nou nears its expiry date, sparking intense speculation across the footballing world. The 37-year-old has seen his playing time reduced under Hansi Flick this season, and says he is taking a patient and calculated approach to his next…
