The U.K. government is introducing strengthened powers for a proposed soccer regulator to tackle “rogue owners and directors” and prevent a repeat attempt to form a breakaway “super league.” An ...

No. 17 Boise State plays at UNLV on Friday night. The Broncos are favored by 3 1/2 points by BetMGM Sportsbook. The winner take a notable step toward qualifying for ...

Ana Sofia Sanchez and Victoria Rodriguez, Mexico, def. Oksana Kalashnikova, Georgia, and Iryna Shymanovich (1), Belarus, walkover. Copyright 2024 Associated Press. All rights reserved.

NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. The top eight teams in the league advance to playoffs. Fayetteville at Macon, 7 p.m.

TKO Group, the sports entertainment company that houses WWE and UFC, is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG from Endeavor Group in a deal valued at $3.25 billion.

Jakub Mensik, Czechia, def. Miomir Kecmanovic, Serbia, 6-3, 7-6 (7).

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BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators take on the Chicago Blackhawks for a matchup within the Central Division Friday. Chicago has a 0-1-1 record in Central Division play and a 2-4-1 record overall.

The Edmonton Oilers host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Connor McDavid's two-goal game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Oilers' 3-2 overtime loss.

New Orleans travels to Portland for a Western Conference matchup Friday. The teams play Friday for the first time this season.

BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Los Angeles and Phoenix will play. Los Angeles finished 47-35 overall, 27-25 in Western Conference play and 28-14 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Lakers ...

Toronto hosts Philadelphia in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. Friday's meeting is the first of the season for the squads. Toronto is 0-0 against the Atlantic Division, and Philadelphia ...