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DeChambeau Says He’s Negotiating to Stay With LIV as Funding Questions Grow

His comments point to star buy-in during renewed doubts about post‑2026 funding.

Max Scherzer One Strikeout From 3,500 as He Nears All-Time Top 10

Francis Ngannou Sets May 16 MMA Return on Netflix, Reasserts Jon Jones as Dream Fight

Miami Promoter Sues Lionel Messi and AFA Over Alleged $7 Million Match Deal Breach

Manny Pacquiao Becomes Team Boxing League Owner With Nine-Figure Stake

Mac McClung Is First Signing for Shaquille O’Neal’s DUNKMAN League

Jon Jones Walks Back Retirement After Talk With Hunter Campbell

Tyson Fury Returns Against Arslanbek Makhmudov in London on Netflix

Neymar’s Video and Kings League Reference Intensify Scrutiny of Brazil Recall Hopes

Eddie Hearn Pressures UFC on Tom Aspinall’s Pay After Splashy London Media Push

After Olympic Breakout, Macklin Celebrini Powers Sharks’ Sellouts and Playoff Chase

Cristiano Ronaldo Buys 25% of UD Almería Through CR7 Sports Investments

Conor Benn’s Zuffa Move Draws Hearn Fury as He Targets Ryan Garcia

PSG Drops Appeal in Mbappé Pay Case, Says Ruling Fully Met

Austin Reaves Says He Feels Great Entering All-Star Break as Lakers Guard Extends Breakout Season

Most NFL Players Back Tom Brady’s Dual Roles, Player Survey Finds

DeChambeau Becomes Kalshi’s First Athlete Endorser as NFL, PGA Tour Bar Player Deals

Platini Accuses FIFA’s Infantino of Autocratic Turn in Guardian Interview

Falcons to Interview Matt Ryan for Newly Created President of Football Role

Neeraj Chopra Ends JSW Sports Partnership, Launches Vel Sports