Messi held in check as Paraguay shock Argentina

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

Vini Jr. misses pen in Brazil draw with Venezuela

Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Venezuela after a quick-fire second-half strike by substitute Telasco Segovia canceled out Raphinha’s opener for the dominant visitors in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

Carsley backs benched Kane to bounce back

England interim boss Lee Carsley has backed Harry Kane to respond to being dropped against Greece by confirming he will start in Sunday’s UEFA Nations League clash against Republic of Ireland at Wembley.

Pepi gives Pochettino first USMNT competitive win

The U.S. men’s national team secured a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the first leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals to give Mauricio Pochettino his first competitive win as USMNT coach.

McDavid fourth fastest in NHL to reach 1K points

Connor McDavid became the fourth-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 points, scoring early in the second period during the Edmonton Oilers’ game against the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.