10:14 AM ET Associated Press LONDON — The men’s professional tennis tour is increasing prize money at smaller tournaments that had 50% cuts during the coronavirus pandemic and is changing its “frozen” rankings, with the aim of restoring the traditional 52-week system by August 2022. The ATP’s announcement Wednesday also said some players will be
6:50 AM ET Aston Villa and Wolves are a number of football clubs who have removed animals from their crests for World Wildlife Day. Photo by Tim Keeton/PA Images via Getty Images Premier League clubs Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion and Wolves have removed the animals from their badges to raise awareness for World Wildlife Day,
6:50 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Joan Laporta has said Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona this summer if anyone other than him is elected as the club’s new president on Sunday. Messi, 33, could walk away for nothing in June when his contract expires. He has not yet decided on his future beyond the
5:00 AM ET Mikel Arteta has said he is “fully focused” on managing Arsenal amid speculation linking him with Barcelona — but admitted talks are yet to begin over a new contract to stay at the Emirates. Barcelona’s presidential elections are due to take place on March 7 and Joan Laporta — one of three
9:22 AM ET Jurgen Klopp has raised the prospect of Liverpool withdrawing players from World Cup qualifiers later this month, saying it is “just not possible” for squad members to spend 10 days isolating in a hotel after returning from countries on the UK’s COVID-19 Red List. Direct travel to and from Red List countries
9:26 AM ET Adriana Garcia USMNT full-back Reggie Cannon said his safety was compromised as a result of being outspoken on racial tensions in the U.S. and added his perception of his home country has changed since joining Portuguese side Boavista in the summer. Cannon left FC Dallas on a reported €3 million transfer to
8:36 AM ET Juventus announced they have taken up the option to sign midfielder Weston McKennie from Schalke 04 on a permanent deal on Wednesday. The USMNT international joined on loan at the beginning of the season and has impressed with five goals across all competitions as Juve fight for the Serie A title, Coppa
10:28 AM ET ASHBURN, Va., — The Washington Football Team has discontinued its cheerleader program after more than 50 years, replacing it with a coed dance squad as part of its rebranding effort. The team had announced last month that the cheerleader program was paused while it decided what direction the rebranding would take. Petra
9:14 AM ET Associated Press MIAMI — – Veteran left-hander Gio González has agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins and will take part in their major league camp. González, a South Florida native, pitched in 12 games last year for Chicago White Sox with four starts and had an
8:50 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN Earvin “Magic” Johnson is proud of this generation of NBA athletes. They’re more versatile on the court and have used their platform to speak on issues of activism off the court. And like many of the players, Johnson continues to campaign for the hiring of more Black coaches and executives