​It initially appeared that Newcastle United had sprinted ahead in the transfer race to sign Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg after the Bundesliga side recently agreed a fee in the vicinity of €60 million. The expectation was that Manzambi, a 20-year-old Swiss international, would be

   ​LAS VEGAS — Brandon Royval has his sights set on his next target already. The veteran flyweight, entering UFC 329 with an 18-9 record and 8-5 in the UFC, is not wasting any time after his rollercoaster win over Lone’er Kavanagh. The victory, sealed by

   ​After more than a thousand days, Tom Kim has reclaimed his winner’s smile. The 24-year-old fired a 64 on Sunday at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick to win the Genesis Scottish Open, a star-studded event co-sponsored by the PGA Tour and the DP World

   ​Aston Villa are reportedly exploring a surprising transfer target, with Sky Sport Switzerland’s Sacha Tavolieri citing that Unai Emery’s recruitment team has shifted its focus toward Mexico international Julián Quiñones. The Villa scouting network reportedly kept a close watch on the forward during the recent

   ​SOUTHPORT, England — Peter Uihlein returned to Royal Birkdale for the first time in nine years, and there were moments on late Sunday afternoon when the course felt almost unfamiliar to him. The turf wore a brownish hue rather than its usual green, a sign

   ​Antrim have booked their spot in the All-Ireland junior final after a hard-fought 3-14 to 2-13 victory over Sligo in the semi-final on Sunday at Clones. The Saffrons secured a place in a fourth junior-level decider within six years, courtesy of a gritty win at

   ​After opening Summer League and the California Classic with a flawless four-game run, the Sacramento Kings are adding a familiar face to their mix: second-year big man Maxime Raynaud. The French center is set to rejoin the squad after suiting up for France in recent

   ​The Celtics’ historic deal involving Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce remains one of the franchise’s most impactful moves, reshaping the team’s trajectory for years to come. On this date, July 12, 2014, Boston orchestrated a blockbuster trade that sent Garnett and Pierce to the Brooklyn

   ​The Lakers appear poised to redirect their offseason strategy around Luka Doncic, signaling a firm commitment to aligning the roster with his timeline. Reports indicate Doncic has identified several players he’d like to play alongside, and Los Angeles has largely pursued those preferences to fit

   ​LAS VEGAS — A group of five former Cyclones is competing in the NBA Summer League, with Joshua Jefferson (Brooklyn Nets), Tamin Lipsey (Indiana Pacers), Keshon Gilbert (Atlanta Hawks), Curtis Jones (Boston Celtics) and Tristan Enaruna (Cleveland Cavaliers) all taking part. Here is a breakdown