This wild ancient version of soccer is still being played today
Every year, thousands of people descend on a small town in the English countryside to watch a two-day game of mass street football that could easily be mistaken for a riot.
Tue, Apr 8
- NFL
Denver Nuggets fire Michael Malone ahead of postseason
Michael Malone, who coached the Denver Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023 and has led the team to eight consecutive winning seasons, was fired in a stunning move that comes with less than a week in the regular season.
- MLB
Florida wins its third NCAA basketball title, beating Houston 65-63
The game was not decided until Walter Clayton Jr.'s defense stopped the Cougars from taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.
- MLB
'Torpedo' bats 'absolutely good for baseball,' says MLB commissioner Robert Manfred
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred lauded "torpedo" bats as the future of America's pastime, calling them "absolutely good for baseball.
Mon, Apr 7
- MLB
Rob Manfred hopes to see robot umps in MLB by 2026
The Major League Baseball commissioner also believes the chatter about torpedo bats is good for the game.
Sun, Apr 6
- MLB
UConn beats South Carolina for program's 12th women's NCAA Tournament title
Sarah Strong scored 24 points and 15 rebounds while Paige Bueckers had 17 points in her final game for the Huskies.
- MLB
Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL all-time career goals record
It’s been a long time coming, but Alex Ovechkin can finally call himself the NHL’s all-time leading scorer with number 895 on Sunday.
- MLB
Florida heads to NCAA title game after 79-73 victory over SEC rival Auburn
Walter Clayton Jr. scored 34 points and Florida beat Southeastern Conference rival Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night, sending the Gators to the national championship game for the first time since their titles in 2006 and 2007.
Sat, Apr 5
- NCAA Basketball
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird highlight Basketball Hall of Fame class
Anthony and Howard were announced Saturday as members of the Class of 2025, as was the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team that they played on — dubbed the "Redeem Team.
