​The news that 39-year-old former NFL running back Chris Johnson has ALS has reignited the discussion about the risks of playing football, and recent research puts into focus just how significant the link between playing in the NFL and developing ALS at a young age

   ​FAYETTEVILLE — Another big man might be joining Arkansas basketball for the upcoming season.Caleb Ourigou committed to the Razorbacks on Tuesday, July 14. The 6-foot-10 New York native who played his most recent season in the Overtime Elite League is a four-star prospect in the

   ​LAS VEGAS – Dana White says Sophie Cunningham serving as a UFC 329 ring girl was not planned.The WNBA star, who plays for the Indiana Fever, was in attendance for Saturday’s event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. She ended up being the ring girl

   ​Sussex have given academy players Ollie Kirtley, Toby Munt and Freddie Price One-Day Cup contracts for the forthcoming campaign.Kirtley, 18, a right-arm seamer, is the son of former Sussex and England bowler and the county’s lead bowling coach James Kirtley.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAll-rounder Price, 19, and left-arm seam

   ​Middlesbrough owner and chairman Steve Gibson has been handed an honorary degree.He was made an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration by Teesside University, with vice-chancellor Prof Paul Croney saying the entrepreneur was a “phenomenon in our area of the world”.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGibson said the local recognition was

   ​France vs Spain prediction for World Cup semifinal: Trade on Kalshi World Cup markets originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The stage is set for a monumental European clash on American soil as France squares

   ​Manchester United have reached a final decision on whether to reopen talks to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson, according to Fabrizio Romano.Ederson, 27, was set to become the first signing under Michael Carrick after a £39 million deal was struck with Atalanta last month.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA four-year contract,

   ​Delfí Geli, president“Izan had been on our radar for a while, and finally, he has been able to commit to us.”“We are very happy that he has made this commitment to Girona. It is an important step in his career, and we will be able

   ​Delfí Geli, president“First, welcome, all the luck in the world, and may you continue to grow as a footballer with us.”“Iván has done things very well and has a great future ahead.”Quique Cárcel, sporting director“Iván is starting to show very important football maturity. He has

   ​Bucks guard Tyler Herro said he wants to “move on” from his physical altercation with former teammate Bam Adebayo last week in Las Vegas and is “focused on the next chapter in Milwaukee.” “Honestly, I’m just trying to move past all of it,” Herro told