Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or for an astonishing eighth time, fending off competition from Manchester City star Erling Haaland.
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Ranking Messi’s Ballon d’Or wins against the rest
Lionel Messi has won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his career, 14 years after his first.
Horner: Ricciardo looking like his old self again
Red Bull’s boss hailed Daniel Ricciardo after the Australian raced to a seventh-place finish for AlphaTauri.
Ferentz’s son won’t return as Iowa’s OC in 2024
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, the son of longtime coach Kirk Ferentz whose contract amid the offense’s historic struggles drew national attention, will not return for the 2024 season, the school announced in a Monday statement.
Sources: Giants trade DL Williams to Seahawks
The New York Giants are trading defensive lineman Leonard Williams to the Seattle Seahawks, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Harbaugh denies U-M rescinded extension offer
Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh calls inaccurate a report that his contract extension has been rescinded amid an investigation into an alleged sign-stealing scheme by a suspended football staffer.
Buffs report jewelry taken from UCLA locker room
Pasadena City police have launched an investigation after members of the Colorado football team reported jewelry missing for their locker room following Saturday’s loss at UCLA.
Sarkisian on Texas’ CFP case: Best win in country
Steve Sarkisian called Texas’ win on the road against Alabama the best win in the country as he made his case for the Longhorns ahead of the first College Football Playoff rankings.
Police investigate ex-NHL player Johnson’s death
Police in England are investigating the death of former NHL player Adam Johnson, who died in what his team described as a “freak accident” during Saturday’s game.
Vikings’ Cousins has torn Achilles, out for season
An MRI confirmed that Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has suffered a torn Achilles tendon and will need season-ending surgery, the team said.
