World Cup Roundup: A 40-Year-Old’s GOLAZO Highlights Qualifying Action

Relief for Italy. Heartbreak for Ireland. A 40-year-old scoring a goal. Thursday’s World Cup qualifying action indeed had it all.
NYC Baseball Report: Mets Offense Spoils Opening Day For Paul Skenes, Pirates

The new-look Mets lineup pummeled the reigning National League Cy Young award winner in an 11-7 win over the Pirates on a sunny Opening Day in Flushing.
Misiorowski, Brewers tie MLB record with 20 K’s
Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski and four relievers buried the White Sox in an avalanche of 20 strikeouts, the first time a team has recorded that many in nine innings on Opening Day.
Cyclones say Jefferson (ankle) to decide if he plays
Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson remains a game-time decision for Friday night’s Sweet 16 game against Tennessee and said he’s hoping to play if there is just “a little bit of pain” from his low ankle sprain.
Spiky and unforgettable, Wales went ‘full gas’ but paid the price
Wales scrapped for every inch of the pitch against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but in the end, it wasn’t enough to save their World Cup dream.
Men’s tournament: Three bets and two Eliminator picks for the rest of the round of 16
How to bet on top-2 seed Houston and Duke in Friday’s regional semifinal games.
Women’s tournament: UConn still title favorite as Virginia upset shakes up the odds
Odds for each team to advance through the bracket and to win the 2026 women’s college basketball championship.
McGonigle lives up to hype with 4 hits in debut
Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit the first pitch he saw for a bases-loaded, two-run double and became the youngest MLB player with four or more hits on Opening Day since 1990.
Boston College hires UConn assistant Murray
Boston College has hired UConn assistant Luke Murray as its next head coach, the school announced on Thursday.
Is MLS a Realistic Option for Cristiano Ronaldo and His Pursuit of 1,000 Goals?

Cristiano Ronaldo has long been linked with a glamorous move to Major League Soccer to wrap up his legendary career. But it likely isn’t in the cards.