BARCELONA are itching to sign wonderkid Jun Nishikawa next month – as they are tortured by losing 'Japanese Messi' Takefusa Kubo to Real Madrid. That's the claim from Spain, where Barca wince at the staggering progress of Nishikawa's fellow countryman and ex-Nou Camp trainee Kubo, 18. Japan Under-20 attacking midfielder Nishikawa can join a European club from J-League club Cerezo […]

This file photo shows the Nimitz Gate entrance to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu. Military officials say 3 civilians were arrested after a live mortar round was found in their vehicle as they tried to enter the base without authorization. (Photo: Darryl Oumi, Getty Images) Three civilians were arrested at Hawaii’s Joint Base Pearl-Harbor-Hickam after a security guard spotted a […]

The Chicago Blackhawks (21-20-6) and Montreal Canadiens (20-20-7) tangle at Bell Centre Wednesday with puck drop set for 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Blackhawks-Canadiens odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup. Blackhawks at Canadiens: Projected starting goalies Corey Crawford vs. Charlie Lindgren Crawford owns a 3.09 goals against average and a .906 save […]

MANCHESTER UNITED full-back Ashley Young looks set to stay at Old Trafford with Inter Milan close to signing Roma star Leonardo Spinazzola. SunSport reported yesterday how the 34-year-old's proposed move to the San Siro was in doubt, with the Nerazzurri swapping winger Matteo Politano for fullback Spinazzola. And the duo both underwent their medicals this morning, with the Giallorossi tweeting a […]

TYSON FURY has been warming up for his rematch with Deontay Wilder by sparring ten rounds with four different boxers. The Gypsy King, 31, gets another shot at the WBC heavyweight champion on February 22 following their controversial draw back in December 2018. The two foes came face-to-face at a pre-fight press conference in the States this week, with the […]

SPURS are said to be negotiating a deal for Porto striker Ze Luis as cover for injured Harry Kane. Kane could miss the rest of the season following surgery on a serious hamstring tear suffered against Southampton earlier this month. Portuguese newspaper Record claim Ze Luis, 28, is said to be close to joining Jose Mourinho’s side thanks to agent […]

KUALA LUMPUR • Kento Momota could be out for two months after a road accident, derailing the build-up of his bid for a maiden Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020. He avoided serious injury hours after winning his first Malaysia Masters when the van he and three others took to the airport in Kuala Lumpur on Monday crashed into the back […]

The Houston Astros received unprecedented punishment from MLB and subsequently fired their manager and general manager, in addition to losing ace Gerrit Cole in free agency, yet oddsmakers still expect the team to flirt with 100 wins and contend for a World Series title. Caesars Sportsbook has posted Houston with a win total of 97, behind only the New York […]

Jan 13, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Movie actor Vince Vaughn greets First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump in the College Football Playoff national championship game between the Clemson Tigers and the LSU Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) People, they walk among us. […]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University’s famed Hasty Pudding theater troupe has named actor and director Elizabeth Banks as the group’s 2020 Woman of the Year. The troupe’s leaders made the announcement Tuesday, saying Banks was chosen because of her impact in Hollywood as a female director, producer and writer. “Elizabeth is a role model to all of the young […]