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The Chicago Cubs aren't allowed to play home games on Friday nights. Maybe that will change with Apple TV's new "Friday Night Baseball" coverage. (Image: Patrick Gorski/USA Today)

Apple Scores First Sports Deal with $85 Million Friday Night MLB Package

Apple has a new deal to stream MLB games on Friday nights. The exclusive $85 million, multi-year, contract marks Apple’s first foray into live sports coverage. Meanwhile, the news could give MLB players a bit more leverage in their ongoing CBA negotiations. There were rumors that Apple was in the […]

Bruce Arena is one of the most respected names in US soccer history. (Image: Twitter/espnstatsinfo)

Revs Coach Bruce Arena Breaks MLS Record for Most Wins

New England Revolution head coach Bruce Arena recorded his 241st MLS win when his team beat FC Dallas 1-0 on Saturday. The number sets a new record in the history of the league, surpassing Sigi Schmid’s total. Arena began his MLS coaching career in 1996 at DC United, where he […]

Katie Meyer was found dead in a campus unit on Monday. (Image: Twitter/stanfordwsoccer)

Stanford Women’s Goalkeeper Katie Meyer Dies at Age 22

Stanford announced the death of a student in a campus residence on Monday. A day later, the university confirmed it was Katie Meyer, the 22-year-old goalkeeper and captain of the Stanford women’s soccer team. Meyer led the Cardinal to victory in the 2019 NCAA College Cup championship game. The cause […]

Neymar's relationship with Paris Saint-Germain had its ups and downs, but it now looks more solid than ever. (Image: besoccer.com)

Neymar Goes Public on Wish to Play in the MLS Before Retirement

Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil star Neymar revealed that he’d want to try life in the MLS before putting an end to his professional career. Neymar is under contract at Parc des Princes until 2025. The attacker said he’d favor a move to the MLS over a return to Brazil. “I […]

Andy Polo spent four years with Portland Timbers before his contract was terminated this week. (Image: Twitter/oregoniansports)

Timbers Sack Polo Following Allegations of Domestic Abuse

Portland Timbers have terminated Andy Polo’s contract one day after he was suspended on allegations of domestic abuse by his former partner. The Peruvian is denying any wrongdoing. Genessis Alarcon, his ex-lover and the mother of his chilren, accused the MLS player of physical and emotional abuse during a Peruvian […]

Christian Eriksen has been training individually over the past two months. (Image: besoccer.com)

Brentford Agrees Contract Terms with Eriksen, Move Now Depending on Medical

Premier League club Brentford has agreed on a six-month contract with Christian Eriksen. The deal will only go through if Eriksen passes a thorough medical test. The Dane accepted a short-term contract, which can be extended for a further year next summer. The 29-year-old assured during an interview in December […]

Paul Arriola was close to seal a transfer to Swansea in Jan. 2021, but the move fell off at the last minute. (Image: 90min.com)

D.C. United and FC Dallas Agree on Record Deal for Paul Arriola

Winger Paul Arriola will play for FC Dallas in the new MLS season after the club reached a deal with D.C. United for his transfer. The Athletic reports that the trade will send $2 million in general allocation money to D.C. United, the highest return in the history of the […]

The inaugural MLS Next Pro season will kick off in 2022. (Image: Twitter/mlsnextpro)

MLS to Launch Pro Development Division in 2022

Major League Soccer will launch MLS Next Pro in 2022 to help players develop and experience new formats, strategies, and approaches toward the game. Twenty MLS clubs, through their second teams and one independent franchise, Rochester New York FC, will be part of MLS Next Pro’s inaugural season. Rochester New […]

Cristiano Ronaldo was not in Paris on Monday for the Ballo d'Or gala. (Image: Twitter/sanchooo10)

Ronaldo Accuses Ballon d’Or Chief of Lying

Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t attend the Ballon d’Or 2021 ceremony in Paris on Monday evening. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, finished in sixth place, his worst performance since 2010. Lionel Messi won a record-breaking seventh Ballon d’Or after collecting 613 points from the 180 journalists who formed the international jury. […]