Zlatan Ibrahimovic defended Lionel Messi following Inter Miami's elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup and likened the superstar's teammates to "statues."
The Hawks are acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Timberwolves via a sign-and-trade for four years and $62 million, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday. In addition, Atlanta reached a one-year, $11 million deal with Luke Kennard.
Pep Guardiola and Co. will have much to ponder ahead of the Premier League season after underdogs Al Hilal sensationally knocked Man City out of the Club World Cup.
Wilyer Abreu hit a grand slam and an inside-the-park solo home run for the Boston Red Sox on Monday in a rousing 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park, and according to ESPN Research, he's the first player to pull off the feat since 1958.
Inter captain Lautaro Martรญnez sharply criticized his team's lack of commitment and performance after the 2-0 loss against Fluminense in the Club World Cup round of 16.
Kylian Mbappรฉ is close to making his FIFA Club World Cup debut in Real Madrid's round of 16 clash against Juventus at the Club World Cup, with coach Xabi Alonso saying it is a "big possibility" that the forward will be fit to play.
Saudi club Al Hilal pulled off a surprise upset on Monday, defeating Manchester City 4-3 in extra time in Orlando to advance to the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.
The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Patrick Kane, 36, to a one-year contract extension worth $3 million, the club announced Monday night, allowing the American winger to avoid unrestricted free agency Tuesday after he scored 21 goals last season.
Swimmer Gretchen Walsh was named the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year, capping a career at Virginia that included 25 total NCAA event titles, nine of them individual.