
France's Riner wins 11th judo world title
French judo star Teddy Riner won a record-extending 11th individual judo world championship title in Doha on Saturday, six years after his last, as he gears...
1970-01-01 08:00

Mauricio Pochettino agrees Chelsea terms and plots summer transfers
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed terms to become Chelsea’s new manager, with the contract to be signed in the next few days. The 51-year-old has already reached the point where he is discussing prospective summer transfers, with the club looking for a striker, No 6 and goalkeeper to complete a best XI. One of Pochettino's first tasks, however, will be to oversee the cutting down of a bloated current squad. The Argentine has already made clear his admiration for energetic players such as Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Enzo Fernandez, Wesley Fofana and Mason Mount. Of those potentially being signed, Declan Rice, Emiliano Martinez, Alexis Mac Allister and of course Harry Kane have been discussed. Pochettino will also seek talks with Romelu Lukaku, who is currently on loan at Inter Milan. Pochettino became the outstanding favourite for the job around three weeks ago, when it became clear he was the best fit from the initial interviews. The Chelsea hierarchy has prioritised his outstanding success with developing players at Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton, as they seek to build the best young squad in Europe. While the discussions were protracted and slower than anticipated, there has long been a feeling Pochettino would ultimately end up as Chelsea manager. He will be joined by long-time coaches Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino, Sebastiano Pochettino and Tony Jimenez, as well as a core already at Stamford Bridge. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More Ryan Mason ready to take on Tottenham job as Julian Nagelsmann is ruled out Kane correct to highlight Tottenham’s lost values, admits boss Mason New manager clarity needed to save Chelsea and Lampard from themselves
1970-01-01 08:00

Rookie Miller brilliant through 7, Mariners beat Tigers 5-0
Seattle rookie right-hander Bryce Miller shut down the Detroit Tigers for seven innings in a 5-0 victory that pushed the Mariners above
1970-01-01 08:00

Matthew Bergeron using Falcons' rookie minicamp to learn new left guard position
The second day of the Atlanta Falcons’ rookie minicamp was Day 3 for Matthew Bergeron’s career experience at left guard
1970-01-01 08:00

Yankees Rumors: Aaron Judge back, career revival, trade targets
Yankees Rumors: Aaron Judge is back, but what does that mean?Aaron Judge is back, hitting two home runs on Saturday in a critical comeback over the Tampa Bay Rays. However, just because Judge is rounding into form doesn't necessarily means fans should expect Superman to put his cap back on ri...
1970-01-01 08:00

Buffalo Bills sign 1st-round draft pick Dalton Kincaid to 4-year contract
The Buffalo Bills have signed rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid to a four-year contract in a move that locks up the team’s entire six-member draft class
1970-01-01 08:00

Fraley homers again as Reds beat Alcantara and Marlins 6-5
Jake Fraley hit his third homer in two days as the Cincinnati Reds beat Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Saturday
1970-01-01 08:00

Taylor Swift ends all debate: She's an Eagles fan, y'all
The greatest female pop star of this generation is an Eagles fan -- the team, not the band.Her merch sales outpace those of Jalen Hurts and any other Eagles player. She can pack every single seat in Lincoln Financial Field and still have fans screaming for more. She's arguably the greatest ...
1970-01-01 08:00

Judge homers twice, Yankees overcome 6-run deficit, beat Rays 9-8
Aaron Judge hit a pair of two-run homers, Anthony Volpe broke Joe DiMaggio’s team record for consecutive stolen bases at the start of a career and New York overcame a six-run deficit for a 9-8 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays
1970-01-01 08:00

Lions rookies Gibbs, Campbell part of team's plan to meet higher expectations
The Detroit Lions have generated enough excitement that the NFL chose them to kick off the season against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs
1970-01-01 08:00

NFL rumors: Falcons have elaborate plans for rookie RB Bijan Robinson
The Atlanta Falcons may have drafted the next LaDainian Tomlinson in Bijan Robinson.Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith plans to use first-round pick Bijan Robinson in a multitude of ways offensively.Robinson spoke with the media during the Falcons' rookie minicamp this weekend. Alt...
1970-01-01 08:00

Stephen Curry, Warriors believe they will stay together to chase more championships
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson hardly consider themselves done chasing championships together
1970-01-01 08:00