• Yahoo Sports

    The NBA Loser Lineup: What do non-playoff teams have to do to move the fantasy basketball needle in 2024-25?

    With the NBA Playoffs in full swing, fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus examines the teams that are on the outside looking in, to see what could bring better results next season.

  • The Canadian Press

    Vancouver Whitecaps to host Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham AFC in late July contest

    VANCOUVER — Wrexham AFC, co-owned by Canadian actor and Vancouver native Ryan Reynolds, is set to play Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps on July 27 at BC Place Stadium. It will be the last of Wrexham AFC’s three North American matches this summer as part of their 2024 Wrex Coast Tour. Preceding the Vancouver visit, Wrexham will face English Premier League competition in California, against Bournemouth on July 20 in Santa Barbara, and Chelsea FC on July 24 in Santa Clara. Wrexham is the o

  • The Canadian Press

    Xavi says Barcelona's improved play has been key to changing his mind to leave the club

    BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Xavi Hernández says he walked back his decision to leave Barcelona this summer after his players convinced him “this is a winning team” even if this season will end without any trophies. “Many people, including my players, have made me see that this is not over," Xavi said on Thursday at a news conference. Xavi spoke a day after he reached an agreement with Barcelona to reverse his January decision to leave his boyhood club after this season. He has committed to finishing

  • The Canadian Press

    NFL to open academy in Australia to identify and develop young prospects

    The NFL will expand its international search for talent by opening an academy in rugby-mad Australia to develop promising teenagers in the Asia-Pacific region into college and pro prospects. The NFL Academy will open in September for student athletes aged 12 to 18, following recruitment camps taking place this summer in Australia and New Zealand, the league announced on Thursday. Ahead of the NFL Draft, the announcement says the region is full of talent such as Philadelphia Eagles offensive tack