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England learn new FIFA ranking after Euro 2024 final defeat... with winners Spain enjoying big jump and Copa America champions Argentina still topping the list

The Three Lions were looking to win their first major trophy since 1966 in Berlin, but lost 2-1 against Spain as they came up short in the final of the competition for the second edition in a row.

McDavid Weighs in On Oilers’ Offseason Free Agency Moves

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers fell just short of the Stanley Cup in 2024, losing in a dramatic Game 7 of the Finals. It wasn’t the way the team wanted to end the season, but if there’s one thing the group learned, it was that they were good enough as built to win it all.

Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest player to appear in MLS game

Fourteen-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history on Wednesday night — and probably the youngest to play in any of the biggest professional sports leagues in the world.

McDavid vs. Crosby: Which generational talent had the better career by 27?

In his famous profile of Boston’s iconic slugger Ted Williams, the late Pulitzer Prize winner, Richard Ben Cramer, wrote that “few men try for best ever.” As hockey fans, we’ve been privileged to watch two contemporary prodigies try for exactly that.

Can Cole Palmer become the best English footballer ever?

Dusseldorf continue free admission programme after big debut success

Second division Fortuna Dusseldorf will continue their "Fortuna for all" programme in the forthcoming season and offer free admission to four home matches. The club said on Thursday that the scheme was vastly successful in its three-match debut last term and has helped them to big gains in areas ranging from season ticket sales to sponsorship and m...

Jake DeBrusk talks upcoming season in Vancouver, getting out of Boston, and more

The Vancouver Canucks addressed a significant need by signing winger Jake DeBrusk in free agency. The nearly $40 million deal is the largest made by the Canucks this summer.

2024-25 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Dallas Stars’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time to kick off Daily Faceoff’s second annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Where does Southgate rank among the all-time England greatest managers?

Canada’s men’s soccer team moves up to No. 40 in latest FIFA rankings

Canada’s men’s soccer team saw its FIFA ranking improve by eight spots to No. 40 on Thursday, just four days after losing to Uruguay in the third-place match at the Copa América.

How much will athletes earn for winning an Olympic medal at Paris 2024?

Griner, Jones among WNBA’s picks for All-Star Game, Clark won’t participate

Phoenix’s Brittney Griner and New York’s Jonquel Jones are among the biggest names that will participate in the WNBA’s special competitions on Friday during the league’s All-Star weekend.

Comparing the Chris Tanev & Zach Hyman Contracts

When Zach Hyman left the Toronto Maple Leafs to sign a seven-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers in 2021, it was met with skepticism primarily due to the term and Hyman’s age.

1966 World Cup Final: The dubious second reason why football should never have come home

Copa winners Argentina stay top in rankings; Euro champs Spain 3rd

Copa America champions Argentina remain first in the latest football rankings issued on Thursday by the ruling body FIFA, while Euro 2024 winners Spain climbed into third place. World Cup holders Argentina and Spain both won all their games at the continental events that ended Sunday. Euro semi-finalists France remain second while Spain moved up fi...

Montreal Canadiens Top Prospect Ivan Demidov’s Future Unclear

The top player in the Montreal Canadiens prospect pool has already garnered much attention from the bevy of fans who are excited to see Ivan Demidov eventually make his way to North America.

Blue Jays free live stream: Time, channel to watch Toronto's MLB Friday Night Baseball game

Toronto's game against Detroit on Friday won't be on TV. Here's how to watch.

Cavan Sullivan: The 14-year-old prodigy who has to save U.S. soccer

The worst starting XI of Euro 2024

Power ranking the greatest MLB trade deadline deals of all-time

How many points did Caitlin Clark score today? Fever rookie breaks WNBA single-game assists record vs. Wings

A complete look at Caitlin Clark's stats and highlights as the Fever faced the Wings in their final game before the Olympic break.

How the Vancouver Canucks stack up against the Calgary Flames: Pacific Previews

Division rivals can make or break an entire NHL team’s year, whether it’s in the regular season or the second round of the playoffs. That’s why the Vancouver Canucks are undoubtedly keeping tabs on all seven of their fellow Pacific Division teams.

How to get started in Fantasy Premier League

A brand new season of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) has started where players can sign up, get team names in, build a team and join private and public leagues for those all important bragging rights. FPL, the official fantasy game of the world's most popular football league, is itself hugely popular across the world, played by millions and millions ...

Top Canadian decathlete will not compete in Paris Olympics

One of Canada’s top medal contenders will not be going to Paris. Reigning world decathlon champion Pierce LePage will not compete for Canada at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris because of a back injury.

Corey Conners making putts, will head to weekend in contention at Royal Troon

TROON, Scotland — Through two days at Royal Troon, Team Conners has stuck to the game plan. And so far, it’s paying off. Playing in just the fourth group of the day on Friday morning, Canadian Corey Conners followed Thursday’s level-par round with a one-under-par 70 and will head to the weekend at the Open Championship as one of a small group of players in red numbers. “I’m feeling comfortable out there,” Conners said after his round. “I feel...

Off-Season Review: The Calgary Flames are fully into rebuild mode

The worst NHL team in Western Canada is about to undergo a significant rebuild. Welcome to a new Oilersnation summer series called Off-Season Review, in which we’ll take a dive into what’s going on with the other 15 teams in the Western Conference.

Dennis Hildeby: The Maple Leafs’ Rising Star in the Crease

Annually, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler publishes his NHL-drafted prospect rankings, providing a detailed analysis of up-and-coming NHL talent. Since 2020, these rankings have been split into two separate lists – one for skaters and one for goalies.

Ben Hunt: Why the 2024 F1 season is shaping up to be an unlikely cracker

OPINION: The 2024 Formula 1 season has been anything but the bore-fest the doom-mongers had predicted - and it is set to get even better

Dortmund complete Guirassy signing after green light from specialist

Striker Serhou Guirassy has completed a move from VfB Stuttgart to Borussia Dortmund on a four-year contract after an additional examination of his knee had a positive outcome. The transfer was originally to go through last week but Dortmund were not satisfied with the medical regarding a knee problem. Dortmund said that Guirassy signed until 2028 ...

Flames to begin building new arena

The Calgary Flames are expected to reveal plans for, and finally break ground on, a new arena this coming Monday.

Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf appears on Scott Wheeler’s top 20 drafted goalies list

Earlier this week, Scott Wheeler over at The Athletic released his list of the top 100 NHL-drafted skater prospects. Three Calgary Flames prospects appeared on that list.

Tiger Woods score: Complete Round 2 results, highlights from 2024 British Open

The Sporting News is tracking live scores from Tiger Woods' second round at the Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland.

Exclusive: Williams explains purpose behind Ocon's F1 seat-fitting

Ocon was a consideration for Williams, but not for this year

5 Ottawa Senators’ Storylines to Watch in 2024-25

After seven years without even a sniff of playoff action, hopes are high among the Ottawa Senators faithful that their club will contend for Lord Stanley’s silverware this season.

In Paris, Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault has one objective: gold

MONTREAL — Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault won’t hide it.

Hurricanes keeping intriguing forward on roster with new contract

The Carolina Hurricanes and forward Jack Drury have agreed to a new contract.

Oilers Can’t Afford to Disregard Their Shortage of Draft Picks

Edmonton Oilers interim general manager Jeff Jackson continued his busy offseason on Monday (July 15), trading forwards Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward Roby Jarventie and Ottawa’s 2025 fourth-round pick.

No Harry Kane!? Predicting England’s starting 11 for the 2026 World Cup

Canadiens Give Barron Inside Track to Sticking with Habs in 2024-25

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Justin Barron is the victim of shiny-new-toy syndrome… in that he isn’t the new toy in question anymore. Many Habs fans seem prematurely enamored with the idea of fellow-rightie Logan Mailloux joining the defense corps out of training camp instead, despite the fact there isn’t room for both, at least not currently.

Flyers Should Trade Travis Konecny If He Wants $10M Per Season

Recent discussions about Travis Konecny’s potential contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers have stirred significant debate. According to Jim Jackson, who joined SportsRadio WIP, Konecny’s new deal might be in the range of $10 million per season.

Frank Seravalli outlines what the Oilers need in their next general manager

While Jeff Jackson has done admirably in being the acting general manager the past few weeks, it is clear that a permanent option to replace Ken Holland will be necessary for the Oilers.

Still without HC, Blue Jackets expected to part ways with assistant coach

The Blue Jackets will not be renewing the contract of assistant coach Josef Boumedienne.

Bust a move: All you need to know about breakdancing’s debut at the Olympics

Why is it so easy for players to come unstuck on the Postage Stamp at Royal Troon, asks DOMINIC KING

DOMINIC KING: For the breakdown on why something so apparently straightforward is actually so complex, who better to ask than the greatest of all-time?

'I'm giving them up, lads': Man United legend Roy Keane says he quit smoking aged 11 after being inspired by the 1982 World Cup

Former Man United and Ireland captain Keane has claimed that he quit smoking at the age of 11. Keane grew up in Cork before moving to England in his late teens to join Nottingham Forest.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's son Maximilian signs first pro contract with AC Milan

MILAN (AP) — Maximilian Ibrahimovic, Zlatan's eldest son, has signed his first professional contract with AC Milan, the Italian club said on Thursday.

Novak Djokovic is booed AGAIN at Wimbledon after reaching the final - as celebration aimed at his daughter causes confusion for SW19 crowd

The seven-time winner (right) booked his place in his 10th SW19 final on Friday night as he blitzed past the Italian, storming to a three-set victory just 25 days after having knee surgery.

Scottie Scheffler adjusts to links golf and his role as best player in the world

TROON, Scotland (AP) — The first stage of Scottie Scheffler's rise to the top of golf felt like warp speed. He went from No. 15 in the world to No. 1 in the span of five tournaments, and that was before he won the Masters for the first time.

Manchester United ready to sell six more players and loan out £82m flop

Ruthless.

Bombers' Nic Demski still has something to prove

Nic Demski is long past the days of having to prove himself as a CFL player. The nine-year vet is closing in on 5,000 yards receiving and 400 career catches. And he already has 30 touchdowns to his name, and two Grey Cup rings on the mitts. So why has he felt that way again? Well, up until a little over a year ago, Demski only had one other mouth to feed — his fiancee, Vanessa. On July 3, 2023, that number grew to two. Demski, already an...