Cavan Sullivan channels LeBron in record-setting performance

Cavan Sullivan channels LeBron James in record-setting performance

LeBron James has a strong start in his first game with the 76ers and expects things to get better

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James knew Thursday night was going to feel different, playing in a game for the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time.

NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander takes stake in Spanish soccer giant Atletico Madrid

MADRID (AP) — NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the ownership group at Atletico Madrid, the Spanish top-flight club said Friday.

Arsenal starlet Max Dowman receives three Guinness World Records after making history for Mikel Arteta's side

Arsenal teenager Max Dowman has officially received three Guinness World Records certificates following his remarkable breakthrough into the senior squad under Mikel Arteta. The England youth international has rewritten the record books across domestic and continental competitions, cementing his status as one of Europe's premier rising talents.

Levante boss Luis Castro calls up 14-year-old wonderkid Diego Moyano to senior training as La Liga record beckons

Levante manager Luis Castro has demonstrated his fearless commitment to youth development once again by promoting 14-year-old sensation Diego Moyano to first-team training. The highly regarded centre-back is now standing on the verge of Spanish football history, with a potential senior debut set to break La Liga's all-time youngest player record.

Real Salt Lake visits the Philadelphia Union after shutout victory

Real Salt Lake (9-13-5, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia Union (11-10-6, fifth in the Eastern Conference)

Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami training as Argentine icon shifts focus to MLS playoff push following emotional national team farewell

Lionel Messi has resumed first-team training with Inter Miami after bidding an emotional farewell to the Argentina national team in Buenos Aires. The veteran forward is now fully focused on steering the Florida club through the final weeks of the regular Major League Soccer campaign ahead of their anticipated postseason championship push.

Yakemchuk breaks late tie in the Senators' 2-1 victory over the Flyers

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Carter Yakemchuk broke a tie on a power play with 6:59 left and the Ottawa Senators held on to beat the winless Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Thursday night.

Why Premier League transfer talk around USMNT star Cameron Carter-Vickers faded as former Celtic centre-half sends spending warning to Bhoys

Former Celtic defender Alan Stubbs has explained to GOAL why Premier League transfer talk has faded away for Hoops and USMNT centre-half Cameron Carter-Vickers. The Tottenham academy graduate was being heavily linked with a return to England at one stage, but plenty of difficult recruitment questions are now being asked at Parkhead.

Heat center Bam Adebayo kept the secret that A'ja Wilson was the WNBA's MVP again

MIAMI (AP) — A'ja Wilson found out Thursday that she was the WNBA's Most Valuable Player.

Connelly's shootout goal lifts Golden Knights past Maple Leafs 4-3

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trevor Connelly scored in the fifth round of the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights came back from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

Next King! Flick tips 'incredible' Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal to conquer world football

Hansi Flick has tipped 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal to become the best player in world football. The Barcelona boss praised the youngster's maturity and performances following the international break.

Capitals top Penguins in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.

Bayern Munich face prospect of teenage goalkeeper Leonard Prescott leaving for nothing amid renewal impasse

Bayern Munich are battling to resolve a contract standoff with teenage goalkeeper Leonard Prescott before his deal runs down in 2027. The German giants are desperate to avoid losing the 17-year-old on a free transfer but face serious resistance as rival suitors circle the shot-stopper over a lack of clear first-team pathways in Bavaria.

Castagna picks up assist in NHL debut but Flames fall to Avalanche

CALGARY — Looking for a spark, the winless Calgary Flames turned to 21-year-old centre Jonathan Castagna on Thursday night.

Evan Bouchard continues historic start, Oilers pummel Ducks in 2nd period in 5-2 win

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Evan Bouchard had two goals and an assist to become the second defenseman in NHL history with at least six goals through the first four games of a season, and the Edmonton Oilers used a five-goal second period to beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Wednesday night.

Wonderkid Max! Arteta hails record-breaking Dowman as teen star earns Leeds squad spot

Mikel Arteta confirmed that 16-year-old prodigy Max Dowman is fully available to face Leeds United. The Arsenal boss praised the youngster's humble character following his entry into the Guinness Book of Records.

Capitals top Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.

Jaguars CB Jarrian Jones relives Saquon Barkley's backward hurdle two years later

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones remembers a steady stream of messages and questions about Saquon Barkley’s extraordinary backward hurdle.

NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Atletico Madrid ownership group

NBA sensation Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially expanded his portfolio into European football by joining the ownership group at Atletico Madrid. The Oklahoma City Thunder star, widely regarded as one of the finest basketball players on the planet, brings a championship-winning pedigree to the Wanda Metropolitano.

MLS commissioner Don Garber urges Harry Kane to follow Lionel Messi to America as 'dream' transfer target

Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber has welcomed the prospect of Harry Kane moving to the United States. Following the Bayern Munich striker's admission that he would consider an American transfer, Garber believes landing the England captain would fulfil a long-term dream for the competition.