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As is true of many young MLB players, Elly De La Cruz’s pay has yet to catch up with his talent.

Reds’ Elly De La Cruz Turned Down Potential Team-Record Contract Last Spring

The shortstop turned 24 on Sunday.

Patrick Andres
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Jan 16, 2026
Álvaro Arbeloa started his Real Madrid reign in defeat.

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Levante: Arbeloa Makes La Liga Debut

The Spanish giants are looking for their first victory under new manager Álvaro Arbeloa.

Amanda Langell
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Jan 16, 2026
Alex de Minaur headlines Wilson's "Tennis 360" roster.

Alex de Minaur Makes His Wilson Debut at the 2026 Australian Open

Official images, quotes, and details on Alex de Minaur's new sponsorship deal with Wilson.

Pat Benson
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Jan 17, 2026
Micky van de Ven (left) and Michael Olise headline today’s gossip.

Transfer Rumors: Liverpool Plot Huge Van de Ven Bid; Real Madrid’s New €180 Million Galactico

Michael Olise, Enzo Fernández, Anthony Gordon, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Dele Alli and many more feature in the gossip.

SI FC Staff
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Jan 18, 2026
Matthew Stafford and the Rams are road favorites in Chicago.

Rams vs. Bears Final Score Prediction for NFL Divisional Round (Can LA Cover in Chicago?)

Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears betting odds, line movement, and final score prediction for NFL Divisional Round on Sunday, January 18.

Ryan Gilbert
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Jan 18, 2026
Justin Herbert and the Chargers are road underdogs in New England.

Chargers vs. Patriots Opening Odds for NFL Wild Card Round (LA Road Underdogs in New England)

Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots opening spread, moneyline, total, and more for NFL Wild Card Round on Sunday, January 11.

Ryan Gilbert
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Jan 5, 2026
Sergio Ramos (center) could make a splash in La Liga.

Real Madrid Legend Leads €400 Million Approach for La Liga Rival—Report

A familiar face could be coming back to Spain as a club owner.

Amanda Langell
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Jan 4, 2026
Inter Miami are working with CONMEBOL to find a way for MLS clubs to play in the Copa Libertadores.

How and Why Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Could Play in Copa Libertadores

One of the world’s most famous club competitions, invites have never been extended to MLS teams.

Ben Steiner
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Jan 18, 2026
The LA Galaxy struggled without Riqui Puig in 2025.

Riqui Puig Offers Heartfelt Message to LA Galaxy Fans After Devastating Injury Relapse

Puig was an MLS All-Star in 2023 and 2024 before missing the entire 2025 season.

Ben Steiner
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Jan 4, 2026
Javier Aguirre has named his first roster of 2026.

Mexico’s First Roster of World Cup Year Includes Two USMNT-Capped Players

Javier Aguirre has included some standout young talents for El Tri’s friendlies against Panama and Bolivia.

Roberto Casillas
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Jan 16, 2026
Real Madrid got back to winning ways on Saturday.

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Levante: Bernabeu Jeers Inspire Flawless Finish

The Spanish giants extended their La Liga winning streak to four matches.

Amanda Langell
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Jan 17, 2026
Hansi Flick could not hide his frustrations.

‘Worst of my Career’—Hansi Flick Lashes Out After Barcelona Fall to Real Sociedad

The boss echoed criticism of the referee from midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

Tom Gott
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8:00 AM EST
Real Sociedad and Barcelona will clash for the second time this season.

Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Barcelona travel to the Basque country to take on Real Sociedad as they return to La Liga action.

Roberto Casillas
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Jan 17, 2026
Real Madrid take on Levante in their return to La Liga action.

Real Madrid vs. Levante: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Los Blancos are gearing up for their first league match since Xabi Alonso’s departure.

Amanda Langell
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Jan 16, 2026
Jorge Mas (right) is in search of attacking reinforcements to help Lionel Messi.

‘A Great Player’—Inter Miami Chief Confirms Two Exciting Transfer Updates

Inter Miami have enjoyed one of the most aggressive offseasons in MLS history.

Ben Steiner
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9:00 AM EST
Jose Mourinho spent three seasons managing Real Madrid in the early 2010’s.

‘Soap Operas’—Jose Mourinho Responds to Rumors of Potential Real Madrid Return

Jose Mourinho has been one of the names linked to the Real Madrid job following Xabi Alonso’s exit.

Roberto Casillas
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Jan 18, 2026
Barcelona’s deadly attacking trio will lead the way on Sunday night.

Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Real Sociedad: Full Throttle for Record Win

The Catalans previously defeated Real Madrid in the 2024–25 Spanish Super Cup final.

Roberto Casillas
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Jan 17, 2026
Barcelona were massively frustrated by refereeing decisions at Anoeta.

Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Real Sociedad: Winning Streak Ended on Night of Misfortune

Barcelona lost their first La Liga match in nearly three months on Sunday night.

Roberto Casillas
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Jan 18, 2026
The LA Galaxy struggled without Riqui Puig in the 2025 MLS season.

LA Galaxy Receive Heartbreaking Update on Riqui Puig’s Return—Report

The Spanish Designated Player missed the entire 2025 season after tearing his ACL in 2024.

Ben Steiner
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Jan 2, 2026
Arda Güler (right) headlines the gossip.

Transfer Rumors: Liverpool Want €80 Million Midfielder; Güler Responds to Arsenal Interest

Harry Maguire, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan David and Rúben Neves all feature in the gossip.

SI FC Staff
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Jan 17, 2026
Héctor Herrera made 24 appearances for the Houston Dynamo in 2024.

Why Hector Herrera Rejoined Houston Dynamo After Ugly Exit

The former Mexico international rejoined the Houston Dynamo on a one-year contract for 2026

Ben Steiner
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Jan 16, 2026
Barcelona face Racing Santander for the first time in nearly 14 years.

Racing vs. Barcelona—Copa del Rey: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The reigning Copa del Rey champions continue their title defense in Santander.

Roberto Casillas
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Jan 14, 2026
Barcelona handled their business in the Copa Del Rey.

Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Racing: Barca Survive and Advance in Copa del Rey

The Catalans avoided Real Madrid’s fate and will continue their Copa del Rey title defense.

Roberto Casillas
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Jan 15, 2026
Marcus Rashford is looking for his second goal in as many Copa del Rey games.

How to Watch Racing vs. Barcelona on TV, Live Stream

Barcelona are targeting a 33rd Copa del Rey crown.

Roberto Casillas
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Jan 15, 2026
Álvaro Arbeola has succeeded former Liverpool and Real Madrid teammate Xabi Alonso.

Is Alvaro Arbeloa an Interim or Permanent Manager at Real Madrid?

There’s been a significant change in the Real Madrid dugout.

Ewan Ross-Murray
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Jan 15, 2026
Marcus Rashford (left), Jürgen Klopp (center) and Vinicius Junior headline today’s gossip.

Transfer Rumors: Rashford Scuppers €100 Million Man Utd Deal; Klopp Plots Vinicius Jr Sale

Cole Palmer, Bradley Barcola, Kenan Yıldız, Gabriel Martinelli, Julián Alvarez and many more feature in the gossip.

SI FC Staff
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Jan 14, 2026
Marcus Rashford (right) and Roony Bardghji are likely starters against Racing Santander.

Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Racing: Attackers With Points to Prove Lead the Way

The Copa del Rey provides opportunities for less prominent players to impress.

Roberto Casillas
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Jan 14, 2026
Kylian Mbappé has been scoring goals for fun since he landed in Spain.

Kylian Mbappe Hits New Milestone, Beats Suarez But Falls Short of Ronaldo Record

Real Madrid’s talismanic figure stood up to be counted in a must-win game against Levante.

Roberto Casillas
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Jan 18, 2026
The 49ers will welcome the Seahawks to Levi's Stadium on Saturday night.

Seahawks vs. 49ers: Three Bold Predictions for Saturday’s De Facto NFC West Title Game

San Francisco and Seattle will square off for the right to the NFC’s No. 1 seed in the playoffs.

Mike Kadlick
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Jan 3, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Lionel Messi had a number of iconic moments in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Five Best Spanish Super Cup Finals of All Time—Ranked

The deciding match of the Spanish Super Cup has been the scene of historic moments over the last four-plus decades.

Roberto Casillas
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Jan 13, 2026
Matthijs de Ligt has missed Man Utd’s previous nine games.

Man Utd Injuries: Every Player Missing for Manchester Derby

Michael Carrick has inherited a healthy Man Utd squad ahead of Derby Day.

James Cormack
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Jan 16, 2026
Can anyone get past the new two in Melbourne

Who Has the Best Shot to Dethrone Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner at Australian Open?

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are certainly the top choices to win this year’s Australian Open title. But if neither player is able to get it done, who else has the best shot?

Blake Silverman
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Jan 17, 2026
Dro Fernández (left) is one of Barcelona’s most recent La Masia success stories.

Barcelona Set to Lose Top Wonderkid for Just €6 Million—Report

One of the latest exciting talents to come out of La Masia is expected to leave Catalonia in the coming weeks.

Roberto Casillas
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Jan 16, 2026
Raphinha was the hero of Barcelona’s Spanish Super Cup triumph a week ago.

Why Raphinha Isn’t Playing for Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad

Barcelona have won every La Liga game since the Brazilian returned from injury in November.

Roberto Casillas
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Jan 18, 2026
Vini Jr. is at odds with the Real Madrid fans right now.

Why Disgruntled Real Madrid Fans Are Booing Vinicius Junior

Relations between the Brazilian and the club’s vocal support are at an all-time low.

Barnaby Lane
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Jan 18, 2026
Xabi Alonso’s time is already up.

Xabi Alonso Discovered Real Madrid Is the Impossible Job for All But Two People

With just 34 games under his belt, the Spaniard’s time at the Bernabéu has come to an abrupt end. But given that’s only the eighth shortest tenure of Florentino Pérez’s presidency, it should perhaps be no surprise at all.

Henry Winter
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Jan 12, 2026
For the most part, the scandal has steered clear of the sport’s biggest, most successful programs. Instead gamblers targeted players who were making little to no NIL money.

The College Basketball Players and Teams Implicated in Federal Game-Fixing Indictments 

The scheme allegedly involves at least 39 players, 29 games and 17 Division I men’s basketball teams from the 2023–24 and ’24–25 seasons.

Kevin Sweeney
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Jan 15, 2026
Álvaro Arbeloa’s reign began in defeat.

Three Things We Learned From Alvaro Arbeloa’s First Game in Charge of Real Madrid

Los Blancos’ systemic problems did not disappear with the departure of Xabi Alonso.

Amanda Langell
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Jan 15, 2026
Raphinha has scored braces in the last two Supercopa de España finals.

Spanish Super Cup: Full List of Winners

There have been 10 different winners of the Supercopa de España.

Ewan Ross-Murray
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Jan 11, 2026
Leonard Williams of the Seahawks celebrates after a win against the 49ers.

Kyle Shanahan Showed 49ers Video of Seahawks Celebrating Win As Pregame Motivation

The Seahawks and 49ers face off for Round 3 of their NFC West heavyweight battle on Saturday night.

Tyler Lauletta
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Jan 17, 2026
Jannik Sinner has a clear path to a third straight Australian Open title.

Jannik Sinner's Australian Open Draw is Too Easy

Breaking down the round-by-round potential matchups for Jannik Sinner at the 2026 Australian Open.

Pat Benson
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Jan 15, 2026
A fascinating match on the cards for Barcelona.

Barcelona Learn Intriguing Opponents for Copa del Rey Quarterfinals

Hansi Flick’s side will fancy their chances of winning the entire competition.

Tom Gott
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8:30 AM EST
Vinicius Junior broke his 16-game goal drought in Sunday’s contest.

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Barcelona: Repeated History Dooms Alonso in Super Cup Final

Los Blancos have now lost five of the last six Clásicos.

Amanda Langell
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Jan 11, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz received a favorable draw at the 2026 Australian Open.

Carlos Alcaraz Gets Dream Draw at 2026 Australian Open

Six-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz received good news with the draw at the 2026 Australian Open.

Pat Benson
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Jan 15, 2026
Vijay Singh made the Sony Open cut as a 62-year-old.

Vijay Singh, 62, Makes Cut at the Sony Open, Beating Some of the World's Best Players

The 34-time PGA Tour winner is the oldest player to secure a weekend tee time in a Tour-sanctioned start since Fred Couples at the 2023 Masters.

Max Schreiber
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Jan 17, 2026
Zinedine Zidane won three Champions League titles in a row with Real Madrid as a manager.

Zinedine Zidane Reveals Secrets to Managing Real Madrid—Which Xabi Alonso Never Learned

Only Zidane, Carlo Ancelotti and José Mourinho have reached a landmark figure of games in the 21st century.

Grey Whitebloom
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Jan 16, 2026
Dani Carvajal made his long-awaited return from injury in the Copa del Rey round of 16.

‘Rock Bottom’—Dani Carvajal Rips Real Madrid After Historic Copa del Rey Exit

Álvaro Arbeloa’s first match on the Real Madrid touchline ended in despair.

Amanda Langell
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Jan 15, 2026
Michael Zheng upset Sebastian Korda at the 2026 Australian Open.

NCAA Star Michael Zheng Upsets Sebastian Korda at Australian Open

Rising American tennis star Michael Zheng upset Sebastian Korda in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open.

Takashi Williams
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Jan 18, 2026
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