Giorgio Chiellini played the villain at times for club and country in his career, winning a lot of trophies along the way, but there was always an enduring, underdog quality about him no matter what.
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Vacuums, John Wick and Coach Prime: The 2023 college football season in quotes
A look back at the provocative year in college football through the words of players and coaches.
Recovering Kershaw: No call on Dodgers return
Clayton Kershaw said he is still “in that process” of determining where he will play baseball next season.
UCL talking points: Should Man United sack Ten Hag? Who is MVP?
Gab Marcotti, Rob Dawson, Sam Marsden and Julien Laurens give their takes after another action-packed round of matches in the Champions League.
How the Red Wings built themselves back into a contender
A run of 25 straight playoff appearances came to an end in 2016. Thanks to shrewd player moves and a smart coaching hire, a new one may be just beginning.
Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension: Why the NBA is making it more about the cause, less about the punishment
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and executive vice president Joe Dumars are trying to make Green’s indefinite suspension his last, but will it work?
Giannis torches Pacers for career-best 64 in win
Giannis Antetokounmpo broke the Bucks franchise record by scoring 64 points on Wednesday night, leading his team to a 140-126 win over the Pacers.
SEC schedule release: Full 2024 slates for all 16 teams, including Texas and Oklahoma
All 16 SEC teams — Oklahoma and Texas join next year — have released their schedules for the 2024 season as college football conferences enter a new era.
Warriors’ Green suspended ‘indefinitely’ by NBA
Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended indefinitely by the NBA for striking Suns center Jusuf Nurkić in the face. He will be required to meet “certain league and team conditions” before he returns to play.
Transfer Talk: Varane set to be free agent in summer 2024
Raphael Varane’s contract is set to expire much earlier than expected that could leave him without a club next summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.