As every week, find the top 20 scorers (goals + assists) of the 2025-26 season in the five major leagues!With no matches in the Premier League last weekend, many players had the opportunity to climb t...

Football in 2026 is witnessing some of the closest title races in years in all major leagues, and this is reflected in the betting odds that are fluctuating more often than usual.

Justin Bruihl is putting together a very solid spring for the Cardinals

A slugger for the Atlanta Braves has been recognized as Major League Baseball's top 'dual-threat' first baseman, surpassing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. due to a special combination of skills.

Jeff Perconte was promoted to general counsel of the Major League Baseball Players Association on Wednesday in another move following the forced resignation of union head Tony Clark.

Major League Soccer gives lifetime bans to midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Yeboah for betting offences.

With its credibility swaying in the wake of a betting scandal, the very last thing the league needed was to be in business with a prediction platform The timing of the suspensions was unfortunate. Or perhaps it was karmically inevitable. Forty-two days after Major League Soccer announced a new partnership with Polymarket – a prediction platform that lets its users bet on just about anything, including whether, when, and where one country will bomb another – a press release went out. A pair of...

Major League Soccer (MLS) has issued lifetime playing bans for two former Columbus Crew players – midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Y

A new analysis of home runs at Major League ballparks indicates the best place to sit to snag a home run ball at Dodger Stadium. At Chavez Ravine, the sweet spot is in left-center field. The analysis, released by Casino.org,…

Former Nashville SC midfielder Derrick Jones one of two banned for life by MLS gambling, along with Yaw Yeboah

Major League Soccer issued lifetime bans to players Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for "extensive gambling on soccer, including on their own teams," the league said Monday. The post MLS bans two…

What is the worst contract in MLB? Major League Baseball teams aren’t quite as reckless with their spending these days, […]

Antoine Griezmann is not making an imminent move to Major League Soccer, according to the sporting director of Atletico Madrid.

Bryce Harper didn’t mince words about what it would mean for the game of baseball if major league players were allowed to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Tarik Skubal, arguably the best pitcher in Major League Baseball, is just one of the star players that has Team USA confident about its chances of winning the World Baseball Classic.

Antoine Griezmann (34) is not expected to leave Atlético Madrid before the end of the current season, according to information from L’Équipe.While very open to the idea of joining Major League Soc...

Opening Day for the 2026 Major League Baseball season is about three weeks away (beginning officially with a standalone game between the Yankees and Giants on March 25), and while there are several former Tigers already in the Big Leagues, LSU’s pipeline to The Show is alive and well. On Thursday the MLB announced preliminary […]

Lionel Messi, owner Jorge Mas, and members of the Inter Miami team visited the White House to celebrate last year's Major League Soccer Cup victory.

Travis Smith, the Dodgers' head major league strength coach, has been pumping up Team USA, as shown in a video recently shared to Reddit.

It’s not a secret the Los Angeles Dodgers have the most talented team on paper in Major League Baseball.

A daily roundup of news, notes, and links concerning the New York Mets and Major League Baseball, including an exhibition win.

Atlanta Braves star Jurickson Profar is reportedly facing a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a possible second failed test for a performance-enhancing drug.

PollThe ranking of the best African scorers in the top 5 European leagues!Antoine Semenyo / @x.comGhanaian international striker Antoine Semenyo currently leads the table of African top scorers…

Charlotte FC has maintained its position as the 12th most valuable club in Major League Soccer, with a financial value of $740 million, according to Forbes’ annual analysis.

Batting average was a priority for Andrew Benintendi when he first broke into the major leagues in 2016.

Your Monday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Lionel Messi scored two goals in the second half, being the main protagonist, in Inter Miami's 4-2 comeback victory over Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer.

Friars add another major league bat to the minor league system.

Yankees invite 34-year-old outfielder Randal Grichuk to major league spring training  AP News

Who is the best right fielder in baseball? Our positional rankings series ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball season […]

American pro sports titles are not spread evenly across the map. A few states dominate the record books because they host teams from several major leagues and have long winning histories.

NFL legend Drew Brees is evaluating an opportunity to enter Major League Baseball ownership with interest in the San Diego Padres. Brees started his NFL career with the then-San Diego Chargers, where he played from 2001 to 2005.

Major League Soccer's New England Revolution postponed their March 7 home opener against Houston because the field won't be ready at Gillette Stadium.

MESA, Ariz. — The Cubs are a veteran-heavy team this year, so there are not many spots available for the up-and-comers like Jaxon Wiggins to crack the major league roster,...

A surprising new ownership group may be forming in Major League Baseball, as former NFL superstar Drew Brees and entrepreneur Joe Kudla are reportedly exploring a bid to purchase the San Diego…

World Rugby confirms the US will host the 2031 Rugby World Cup, dismissing concerns over the sport’s health and Major League Rugby’s recent struggles. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-remains-2031-rugby-world-cup-host-despite-doubts/

Bruce Froemming, record-setting major league umpire, dies at age 86  AP News

Your Thursday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Photos from Major League Baseball spring training AP News

This is strange for a Major League franchise.

Chris Krug, who played parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball, has died. He was 86. Krug died on Jan. 16, according to a Facebook post by his daughter. His death was never reported outside of his family’s social…

Major League Soccer owners have tapped Korn Ferry to run their search for a potential new commissioner, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. Korn Ferry’s selection is part of formal

San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron has endured his share of ups and downs the last few seasons. The latest update concerning the knuckleballer is enough to leave anyone down in the dumps. MORE: Major League Baseball team hires former…

Zach Cole has a chance to be an impact player at the major league level.

Orlando City SC are in advanced discussions over a potential move for Antoine Griezmann, with the Major League Soccer side targeting the forward for their open designated player slot.Sources close to

An article provides information on how to watch every Major League Soccer match online for free, suggesting free trials to popular streaming platforms to kick off the MLS season.

Major League Soccer has officially closed the controversy surrounding Lionel Messi, clearing the Argentine star after an incident during a match against LAFC.

Major League Soccer has cleared Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi after he appeared to confront match officials in the tunnel following Miami’s season-opening loss.

Texas A&M signee Josh Irving earned major league honors, showing why he’s a key future piece for Bucky McMillan’s frontcourt.

Lionel Messi's Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami suffered defeat in their season opener while runners-up Vancouver Whitecaps with Thomas Müller had a winning start. Miami lost 3-0 at Los Angeles FC in front of the second-largest crowd in MLS history, with 75,673 fans present at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

The 2026 Major League Soccer season has officially begun, with St. Louis City scoring the first goal of the opening weekend through Marcel Hartel.

Paraguayan midfielder Matías Galarza is confirmed to be leaving River Plate to continue his professional career in Major League Soccer ahead of the 2026 season.

The 2026 Mets season preview highlights A.J. Ewing as a player to be excited about, noting his proximity to the major leagues.

With Lionel Messi and Inter Miami looking to create more history in their brand new stadium, the 2026 Major League Soccer season is gearing up to be one of the most memorable in the league's history.

Munetaka Murakami was a late arrival for his first spring training game with the Chicago White Sox. Murakami had two hits and two RBIs in his Cactus League debut on Friday. The Japanese slugger is learning his way around the major leagues after reaching a $34 million, two-year contract with the rebuilding White Sox in December.

As the 2026 Major League Baseball season approaches, a ranking of the top 10 shortstops in MLB highlights the best players at the position.

Dalton Rushing, who had his first taste of the major leagues last season, is heading into what could be his first full season.

A relatively new film titled 'Eephus' is recommended as the ideal baseball movie to watch in anticipation of the upcoming Major League Baseball season.

Major League Soccer is recognized as the most diverse league in the US, a legacy that traces back to its predecessor, the NASL, and influences from apartheid, European racism, and Pelé.

After only two Major League seasons, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is already drawing comparisons to some of MLB's greatest pitchers from a former Pirates pitcher.

This would absolutely be worth it for the reigning champs.

There are rumblings in South America that Inter Miami — and by default Major League Soccer — will be invited to the 2027 edition of the Copa Libertadores. What that means in the long run remains t...

Could a canine competitor bring home gold in the luge?

Spring Training will be a crucial moment for Brice Matthews to prove he belongs on a major league roster.

A list of the top five highest-paid players in Major League Soccer highlights the league's evolving identity and global reach.

Tuesday was a busy day in Major League Baseball, with the players union, Twins and Padres all making headlines.

Your Wednesday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

We’re only a few days away from the beginning of the Major League Baseball season, which means it’s time for many of the teams to one-up each other in creating some of the most gut-busting…

Michael Kay won’t get to call the New York Yankees’ first regular season game of 2026. That’s because Netflix secured the rights to three years’ worth of Opening Day games from Major League Baseball as part of a $50 million…

The 36-year-old figures to spend a good chunk of his 2026 season at the major league level.

Major League Baseball ballparks are more than just places where games are played—they are landmarks that capture the history, culture, and atmosphere of the sport. Each MLB stadium offers its own unique experience, from breathtaking city views to historic architecture…

Federico Bernardeschi was a Juventus player between 2017 and 2022, before leaving to join Toronto FC in Major League Soccer. The winger arrived at Juve from Fiorentina, where he had been one of Serie ...

Who will make the MLB playoffs in 2026? Another Major League Baseball season is right around the corner, with first […]

Could the reigning champs get even better?

The New England Revolution dropped their first two games of the Major League Soccer season.

Ghana international Yaw Yeboah and former Columbus Crew team-mate Derrick Jones were handed lifetime bans by Major League Soccer on Monday for “extensive gambling”, the league said in a statement. Jones and Yeboah, who were teammates with the Columbus Crew in 2024, are not currently under contract with any team. Both had been placed on Read More: https://punchng.com/soccer-betting-mls-bans-ghanaian-yaw-yeboah-derrick-jones-for-life/

Pat Mahomes Sr. is staying out of prison for now -- a judge decided to keep the former major leaguer on probation. The former MLB pitcher appeared before a Smith County judge Monday after prosecutors accused him of violating the terms of his…

Bangladeshi esports team qualify for Honor of Kings Major League  The Daily Star

Manny Ramirez hit plenty of home runs in his 19-year major league career — 555, to be exact.

James G. Robinson, a producer and co-founder with Joe Roth of Morgan Creek Productions, the company behind hits including Major League and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, died February 15. He was 90.

Waddell churned his way to a major league contract for the 2026 season.

Your Friday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Lionel Messi, owner Jorge Mas, and members of the Inter Miami team visited the White House to celebrate last year's Major League Soccer Cup victory.

When the New York Yankees signed pitcher José Contreras in December 2002, the baseball world was a different place. The number of Cuban defectors leaving the island nation to chase their dreams of playing in Major League Baseball was low.…

Your Thursday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Hunter Greene was a National League All-Star in 2024 and is generally regarded as one of the best starting pitchers in Major League Baseball when healthy. The Cincinnati Reds’ right-hander boasts a triple-digit fastball that was limited to double digits…

The worlds of the National Football League (NFL) and Major League Baseball (MLB) rarely overlap, but every so often an athlete comes along with the talent to pursue both.

One day after Johan Rojas was suddenly removed from the World Baseball Classic roster of his native Dominican Republic, the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder was facing a possible 80-game PED suspension by Major League Baseball according to multiple reports. MORE: Former…

Recently retired from Major League Baseball, Clayton Kershaw gears up for a World Baseball Classic run with Team USA

California Strikes Out: Major League Pitcher Turns Down Padres $40 Million Offer Due To State Taxes Authored by Jonathan Turley, This week, “there is no joy in Mudville” – the mighty Padres have struck out. The California Padres thought that they had secured Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly with an offer of $40 million for just two years. The Diamondbacks were offering that payout over three years, but Kelly took the Diamondbacks. The reason? California’s ruinous t...

Major League Baseball will expand its Spring Breakout of games involving top prospects into a tournament next year, when the big league exhibition schedule could be impacted by a possible lockout. MLB launched the breakout from March 14-17, 2024, and held a second edition from March 13-16 last year whose rosters included Boston outfielder Roman Anthony and Cleveland second baseman Travis Bazzana. MLB said Monday the event will transform to a single-elimination tournament in late March durin...

It’s an OPS world in today’s major leagues with batting average in the background  AP News

With the current Major League Baseball collective bargaining agreement (CBA) set to expire on December 1, 2026, labor relations between players and owners are heading into increasingly tense…

Major League Baseball's Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers is set to participate as the No. 2 hitter in an upcoming exhibition game for the WBC (World Baseball Classic) Japan national team, which will be held in Osaka.

Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play major league baseball. In 1947, he started at first base for the then Brooklyn Dodgers.

Playing in the American League East is the worst. It’s an absolute gauntlet every year, with 2026 looking to be no exception. That’s at least in part due to the quality of the starting pitching. The Red Sox have one of the better groups in the division, if not Major League Baseball. I’ll give Boston […]

LA Galaxy have secured the talents of star man Marco Reus until 2027, the club announced on Saturday.The German talisman will stay with the Major League Soccer club, having made a key impact since…

One of the Mets’ top prospects could be a significant piece for the major league team this year right out of the gate.

A week of spring training is in the books and we finally have real life actual Major League Baseball games to talk about.

Discover the top 10 MLB relief pitchers entering the 2026 season. From Mason Miller’s triple-digit heat in San Diego to Aroldis Chapman’s historic resurgence in Boston, see who owns the ninth inning. The volatility of Major League bullpens reached a…

A Pro Football Hall of Famer could become a Major League Baseball owner.

Your Friday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Bruce Froemming, a Major League Baseball umpire with a career spanning nearly four decades, has died at 86.

Bruce Froemming, a major league umpire for 37 consecutive years who worked the third-most games in big league history and a record 11 no-hitters, died Wednesday, his son said.

The New York Yankees have added a familiar face to their spring training roster, agreeing to a minor-league contract with veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk that includes a non-roster invitation to Major League camp as the club continues shaping its 2026…

Yuki Matsui, a pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball, who had been selected to represent Japan in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), withdrew due to poor physical condition, and…

As every week, here is the top 20 scorers (goals + assists) of the 2025-26 season in the five major leagues!This week, three French players are in the top 20: Estéban Lepaul, Kylian Mbappé, and Mich..

Major League Baseball introduced an automated ball-and-strike (ABS) challenge system to improve fairness and consistency in officiating. This hybrid approach allows players to challenge calls, aiming

Tyler Heaps has agreed to a multiyear contract extension after an impressive first season as the sporting director and general manager of San Diego FC. The Major League Soccer club announced the extension Tuesday. San Diego was an immediate championship contender in its MLS debut in 2025, setting league records for an expansion club with 63 points and 19 victories.

Antoine Griezmann looks set for a move to Major League Soccer this year, but Atletico Madrid will reportedly make him wait until the summer transfer window. Orlando City are in “advanced discussion...

Pitching remains the backbone of championship baseball, and every season brings a reshuffling of which clubs truly control the mound. In its latest evaluation of starting staffs entering the 2026 season, CBS Sports ranked Major League Baseball’s most formidable rotations…

Kick off the MLS season with a free trial to the most popular streaming platforms.

Lionel Messi will face no punishment after Major League Soccer concluded he did not breach any policy in a post-match incident following Inter Miami’s season-opening defeat to Los...

Lionel Messi has been cleared by Major League Soccer following a review of post-match video footage.

Texas A&M signee Josh Irving earned major league honors, showing why he’s a key future piece for Bucky McMillan’s frontcourt.

Dallas secured a 3-2 victory over Toronto in their Major League Soccer season opener.

FC Cincinnati is hosting Atlanta United FC in their Major League Soccer opener, with live updates available.

Bo Jackson stated that his decision to join Major League Baseball was driven by a feeling of disrespect from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 1986 NFL Draft.

A Saturday morning roundup of news, notes, and links concerning the New York Mets and Major League Baseball.

FC Cincinnati opens the Major League Soccer season Feb. 21 with a home match against Atlanta United at TQL Stadium. Here's how to watch.

Major League Soccer begins its season with an eye on the upcoming World Cup and plans for a schedule shift in 2027.

Jen Pawol will umpire during spring training for the third straight year but the major leagues' first female umpire did not get one of the permanent staff openings. Tom Hanahan and Brian Walsh were promoted Friday to replace Mark Carlson and Phil Cuzzi, who are retiring. Jordan Baker, who worked the plate in Game 7 of last year's World Series, will replace Carlson as a crew chief.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Jahmai Jones was named to South Korea’s 30-man roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which begins March 5 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. Jone will join a group of prominent Asian Major League Baseball (MLB) players participating in the tournament, including Japan’s Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Yusei Kikuchi, Yuki Matsui and Seiya Suzuki, South Korea’s Jung Hoo Lee and Chinese Taipei’s Yu Chang.

ESPN and Major League Baseball are making a new effort to bring die-hard fans to streaming platforms after previous attempts faced challenges.

The Miami Marlins' 2026 payroll is highlighted as a prime example of the problems currently plaguing Major League Baseball, despite the team's surprising 79-win season last year.

Lionel Messi kicks off a critical season for Major League Soccer this weekend as the rapidly growing US domestic league seeks to cash in on a huge spike in interest from the upcoming World Cup."This is a massive year for Major League Soccer," said league commissioner Don Garber, describing the season as "a seminal moment for our sport."

This story discusses the increasing financial value of Major League Soccer franchises, with top clubs approaching or exceeding billion-dollar valuations.

In Major League Baseball, franchise value reflects far more than wins and losses — it represents legacy, market influence, brand power, and the emotional investment of generations of fans. According to Forbes, the sport’s most valuable teams are not just…

Major League Soccer is set to kick off its 31st season this weekend, with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami primed to defend their 2025 MLS Cup crown against 29 other teams in a World Cup year.

Wednesday morning news for the Mets and Major League Baseball includes the resignation of Tony Clark, along with other notes and links.

Major League Soccer will transition to a summer-to-spring schedule next year, aligning with major European leagues, a move executives see as an opportunity.

Smith, 30, could provide depth behind starting first baseman Matt Olson, plus a possible option in left field or at designated hitter.

In Major League Baseball, the shortstop position has long been considered one of the most demanding roles on the field.

In the first three games in Tokyo, Japan relied heavily on its three major league stars at the top of the batting order: Shohei Ohtani, Seiya Suzuki and Masataka Yoshida.

A day of fun in the sun for a Major League Baseball spring training game in the Cactus League looks like it's about to get toasty — even by Arizona standards.

Major League Baseball released an analysis of Isiah Kiner-Falefa being thrown out at home in the bottom of the ninth inning of World Series Game 7, finding that he was out by about three feet.

Caleb Freeman’s first taste of the major league level was brief, but it was the culmination of six long years in the Chicago White Sox organization.

Jesús Luzardo found the stability in the Phillies’ rotation along with the good health he craved as he bounced around the major leagues with three other organizations.

Holiday currently chairs ownership group Mercury13 Mercury13 completed purchase of FC Badalona women NWSL plays in summer, opposite of European leagues Two-time Olympic Gold medalist and 2015 World Cup winner Lauren Holiday has called for the global harmonisation of the women’s soccer calendar to help grow the sport. Doing so could echo a recent move by Major League Soccer to move to a European, fall-to-spring schedule from July 2027. Holiday, a former USWNT forward, believes the women’s g...

Monday was a big day for pitcher news in Major League Baseball.

Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah banned for life by Major League Soccer for gambling on games  AP News

Your Monday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Major League Baseball players and managers express fear and concern over increased immigration enforcement.

WHITNEY, Texas (FOX 44) — After spending Thursday and Friday at Lake Whitney, Major League Fishing (MLF) is making their way to Lake Waco on Saturday and Sunday.

Leo Messi a ajuns la Casa Albă, după ce echipa sa, Inter Miami, a câștigat campionatul SUA, Major League Soccer. Argentinianul și coechipierii au fost invitații lui Donald Trump. „Marco (n.r.

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team to the White House on Thursday, but confessed he had no idea that one of the world’s greatest soccer players was coming — until his son told him. Trump celebrated 2025 Major League Soccer Cup champions Inter Miami in a ceremony that blended […]

Lionel Messi, owner Jorge Mas, and members of the Inter Miami team visited the White House to celebrate last year's Major League Soccer Cup victory.

In the WBC (World Baseball Classic), Japan will face Taiwan in their first match of the first round on the evening of the 6th. The battle for Japan's 'world championship', featuring a record eight Major League players including Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers, is about to begin.

Every season in Major League Baseball brings a new wave of standout performances, breakout stars, and legendary players continuing to build their legacy.

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann looks poised to stay at the club for the remainder of the season, with a move to Major League Soccer previously on the cards.

The rivalry has become a tradition. The MLS All-Star Game 2026 will once again pit the best of Major League Soccer and Liga MX against each other on July 29 at Bank of America Stadium, home of Charlot...

David Ross, who was hired away from his role as a Major League Baseball analyst on ESPN to become the Chicago Cubs’ manager, is headed back to television.

In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through Major League Baseball, former top prospect Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 162 games after testing positive for…

In a new interview, Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman opened up about the lowest — and most recent — moment of his Major League Baseball career. The Los Angeles Dodgers were down to their final two outs in Game…

Longtime sports executive Jaime Weston has been named the first commissioner of Major League Volleyball, the league announced Monday. MLV is in its third year of operation as one of two U.S.

Washington Nationals prospect Seaver King had a rough first season but has looked much improved since his AFL stint

Norwich winger Ali Ahmed admits he is still coming to terms with the physical demands of the Championship after arriving from Major League Soccer.

Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami fought back from 2-0 down to complete a 4-2 victory over Orlando City in Major League Soccer's Florida derby on Sunday.Orlando made it 2-0 six minutes later…

Grichuk still hits left-handed pitching well, the role that the Yankees envision for him.

Breaking from European traditions would bring a TV boost and help build a schedule that works both for players and fans The announcement that Major League Soccer (MLS) is to switch from a summer…

Who has the best pitching rotation in baseball? Before the first pitch is thrown in the 2026 Major League Baseball […]

Your Saturday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Dodgers infielder Santiago Espinal was signed on a minor league contract, but he is making major league noise during Spring Training.

Froemming fell just after midnight Tuesday and hit his head on the hardwood floor at his home in Mequon, Wisconsin, and was taken to Ascension Columbia St.

Josh Sargent joined Toronto from Norwich City in England's second-tier League Championship on Friday, ending a difficult situation in which the striker was exiled to the under-21 squad after he…

Hitting a major league pitch has always been one of the most difficult feats in professional sports, but the modern game has pushed that challenge to another level entirely.

Bruce Froemming, a Milwaukeean whose umpiring career lasted a record 37 Major League seasons, has died according to a report.

Major League Soccer will allow teams to sell new ad space on the lower back of their jerseys starting this season, the fourth place on the soccer kit on which teams can place sponsors.

Major League Baseball's Shohei Ohtani arrived at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in plain clothes around 2:40 PM today and joined the Japanese national team, which aims to win consecutive championships in the…

Tyler Austin's return to the major leagues has been put on hold for what Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell says will be months following a procedure on his right knee. Counsell said Wednesday that

Your Wednesday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Thairo Estrada reported to the Baltimore Orioles’ spring training camp Tuesday, one day after the veteran infielder signed a minor league contract with an invitation to the O’s major league camp. MORE: Blue Jays shut down pitcher with ominous injury…

The 2026 Major League Baseball season is right around the corner. Sportsnaut always likes to make MLB predictions well before […]

The only player in this year’s top twenty that joins our rankings from another major league organization, Alex Hoppe has received more coverage this offseason than he’s likely ever gotten in his life. In what will be his third stand alone article in the span of three months, our staff placed Hoppe 16th in the […]

A former ESPN reporter is back in Major League Baseball — this time in a different role, in a different city. MORE: Former Angel says Arte Moreno ‘doesn’t care’ about team, needs to sell Adam Rubin, w

For Cavan Biggio, spring training with the Houston Astros feels less like a fresh start and more like a return. Biggio, who joined the organization just over a week ago, has major league experience with the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals. “This organization has always been very special to me, and it’s an absolute honor to don the uniform now,” Biggio said.

Who is the best closer in baseball right now? Before the first pitch of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, […]

Major League Soccer has decided not to take disciplinary action against Lionel Messi for his conduct following a recent match.

The 2026 Major League Soccer season has only just begun, but Lionel Messi's intensity is already in midseason form, and it may have landed him in hot water.

Lionel Messi's Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami suffered defeat in their season opener while runners-up Vancouver Whitecaps with Thomas Müller had a winning start. Miami lost 3-0 at Los Angeles FC in front of the second-largest crowd in MLS history, with 75,673 fans present at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

An article looks ahead to the 2026 Major League Baseball season, ranking the top 10 third basemen in the league.

Who is the best first baseman in MLB? Ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, we’re going position-by-position to […]

Walton Goggins' early career is examined, focusing on his roles in the less-remembered sequels 'The Next Karate Kid' and 'Major League: Back To The Minors'.

The Red Sox are preparing for their first Major League competition of the year, with anticipation building around which player will make a significant impact.

A former San Francisco Giants teammate of Barry Bonds publicly criticized him, calling an experience with Bonds the 'most BS… Bush league thing I ever experienced in Major League Baseball.'

Major League Soccer has opened its season with an eye on the upcoming World Cup and a schedule shift planned for 2027.

The new Major League Soccer season kicks off tomorrow. With a World Cup in the middle of the calendar, a schedule change on the horizon, and Lionel Messi possibly winning more silverware, there is ple...

Major League Soccer is teasing its 2026 season coverage on Apple TV, promising 'rivalry-driven storytelling' as the FIFA World Cup approaches North America.

Krista LeRay started her company during the pandemic. Courtesy of Penny Linn Marketing Krista LeRay started the popular needlepoint company Penny Linn Designs during the pandemic. She ran a popular blog and started the business after sharing a hand-painted canvas with followers. She says it's important to lean on others and not to give criticism more than 24 hours of attention. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Krista LeRay, founder and CEO of Penny Linn Designs. It has been edited for length and clarity. My first needlepoint project was in college. I moved from the Chicago suburbs to the University of Kentucky for college and remember feeling struck by how preppy everything was. Everyone had these needlepoint belts that they would wear. I wanted to immerse myself in the culture, so I decided to try needlepoint. A local needlepoint store showed me how to do the basic continental stitch, and that was that. I stitched in college but then didn't think about it for a while, until my then-boyfriend (now husband) started talking about a needlepoint belt, and I said I could make him one. Then I stitched a ringbearer pillow for our wedding in 2019, and really fell back in love with the hobby. But I couldn't find the things I wanted to stitch in stores. It all felt older to me, so when the pandemic hit in 2020, and I had extra time on my hands, I started painting my own canvases. Since then, I've grown Penny Linn Designs to over 10 million in sales. I didn't set out to start a needlepoint business I worked for Major League Baseball after graduating from college in 2013, but also ran a successful blog on the side. Eventually, I started making more money from my blog than at my corporate job, and I began blogging full-time. I shared the canvas I painted with my followers. It was the green Ralph's Coffee cup. My followers started asking me if I could paint a canvas for them to stitch, and that's what led me down the path to starting Penny Linn. Things just sort of snowballed. By 2022, I was making as much as I was making from my blog, making needlepoint canvases. When I had my first son that year, I had been blogging for 10 years and had sort of hit my max with sharing my life online. It felt like a natural progression to turn my full attention to Penny Linn. My 24-hour rule helps me navigate online criticism and make my business better Throughout my blogging experience, I dealt with a lot of negative comments and cattiness. It helped me build a thick skin, something that is definitely needed when running a business. I have a 24-hour rule about dealing with criticism. I try not to read things about myself online, but if I do, I always ask whether the comment is valid. If it's not, I can push the critique aside. If it is, I give myself 24 hours to be upset about it. After that, I either move on or decide to make a change. I stick to things I feel confident about, and am not afraid to rely on others for help I only want to invest in things I'm good at and feel confident in. It's tough, but you have to decide what you're standing firm on when you grow a business. For me, that means that Penny Linn doesn't offer finishing services for our needlepoint projects. I don't want to provide a product that isn't up to my standards, and right now I don't believe we're good enough to get there. That makes some people mad, but I know it's right for us. One of the other things I do is hire people who are smarter than me for my team. I know I don't know everything, so I look to others to help guide me on things like accounting and legal issues. I design needlepoint canvases I'd want to stitch I always say that Penny Linn is for a stitcher by a stitcher. I'm the stitcher that I'm talking about. Everything we sell is something I'd want to make. For now, that means mainly smaller canvases. A lot of people coming to Penny Linn are needlepoint beginners, so the projects are easier to manage and less expensive than larger projects like Christmas stockings. As our customers continue to grow with us, we'll start offering bigger projects. Needlepoint is a popular hobby now, and I definitely worry about whether its popularity will continue. But I always remind myself that things like embroidery and needlepoint have been around since the dawn of time. Once you're a needlepointer, you're one for life. I think people will always come back to it, and we'll continue to evolve. Read the original article on Business Insider

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