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Managers often get it wrong when it comes to picking World Cup squads – is one packed with stars always the best option?

Former Arsenal youth player Dan Ballard has won 33 caps for Northern Ireland [Getty Images] Dan Ballard is set to miss Northern Ireland’s crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy on Thursday because of a hamstring injury. The Sunderland defender…

Dan Ballard is set to miss Northern Ireland’s crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy on Thursday because of a hamstring injury.

The Washington Commanders filled several holes over the first two weeks of free agency. Washington spent significant resources to improve arguably the NFL’s worst defense. Seven of 12 outside free agents that the Commanders signed were on the defensive side…

The jersey two-way Japanese star Shohei Ohtani wore during the country’s 13-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the World Baseball Classic on March 6 sold for $1,500,010 via MLB Auctions on Sunday night — the most ever paid for a…

Rosenior’s reasoning for why Chelsea are bottom of the league in running stats doesn’t add up Chelsea’s running stats are the worst in the league, and this was put to Liam Rosenior after the Blues lost to Everton on Saturday.…

Five Big Ten teams! Upset-minded Texas! Buzzer-beaters and blowouts! Here’s how the Sweet 16 teams stack up.

Olivia Miles had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, and TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory Sunday night that sent the Horned Frogs to the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA tournament for the second…

John Calipari, who most of Kentucky’s active NBA contingent played for in Lexington, coaches Arkansas these days.

Alex Karaban stats today: How veteran forward led UConn to Sweet 16 with career-high performance vs. UCLA originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Under Dan Hurley, all the UConn…