Toni Kroos has said he wasn't tempted to delay his retirement to link up with Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid, admitting it "wasn't easy" to tell coach Carlo Ancelotti he'd decided to leave the club.

Valencia fans protested owner Peter Lim and reported detention of two fans in Singapore before and after their team's 3-2 loss to Las Palmas.

Neymar has made his first appearance in over a year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear, coming off the bench in Al Hilal's AFC Champions League Elite clash against Al Ain.

Carlo Ancelotti has defended Jude Bellingham's Real Madrid form, saying the work he's doing for the team this season is "more important" than scoring goals.

Spain legend Andres Iniesta believes Inter Miami is the right fit for former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.

San Diego FC will kick off its inaugural Major League Soccer season against the LA Galaxy in Carson during the opening weekend, February 22-23.

Jack Flaherty will start for the Dodgers in the World Series opener against the New York Yankees, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday, and the veteran right-hander will be opposed by Gerrit Cole on Friday night at Dodger Stadium.

For LeBron James, the time and place of his first shift with son Bronny is inconsequential.

It took 16 years, but the Celtics officially raised banner 18 to the TD Garden rafters Tuesday night, as franchise legends and a sellout crowd looked on.

Medical experts and ex-NFL players describe challenges for athletes trying to decide whether to keep playing.

The Florida Panthers have reached agreement on a contract extension with Stanley Cup-winning coach Paul Maurice.

Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes expects to be on the team's World Series roster despite the risk of pitching with a strained flexor tendon, an injury that is often the precursor to a more serious elbow injury.

Nadal and Djokovic played one last time, while Sabalenka overtook Swiatek for No. 1 without playing a match.

RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba is being courted by the likes of Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester United.

Real Madrid's comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League became another memorable night for the Ballon d'Or frontrunner: Vinícius Júnior.

The Champions League has a new format, with one 36-team group. But is it uncompetitive? Too much?

Diana Taurasi is still mulling whether to play another season in the WNBA or retire.

Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have $940 million in a bank account ready to wire immediately to Glen Taylor and the NBA for control of the Timberwolves should they be approved.

MLB hopes to find the Rays a temporary home near their fan base around Tampa Bay at least for the start of the 2025 season if the damage to Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton cannot be repaired in time.

A portion of the proceeds from "The DangeRuss" sandwich will support UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.