Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber has indicated that the league could one day adopt a promotion and relegation system, though he stressed that such a significant shift remains years, if not decades, away.
His comments, made during a news conference on Thursday at D.C. United’s Audi Stadium on the eve of the World Cup draw, mark a slight softening of his previous stance against the European soccer model.
MLS, which began in 1996 with just 10 teams, now operates a closed system of 30 clubs.
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When you are losing games and going backwards, you don’t stop working to help your team.
Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters had lost his starting defensive ends, the defense was playing terribly, and he couldn’t simply sit back and wait until the offseason to do something. So on October 15, Peters signed ailing DE Drake Jackson.
In 2022, Jackson was the No. 61 overall selection by the San Francisco 49ers. Peters was on that staff, an assistant general manager.
Just as the Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed QB Aaron Rodgers (left wrist), OLB T.J. Watt (toe), and LB Patrick Queen (glute) back to practice, two defensive starters picked up injuries ahead of the Week 14 matchup vs. the Baltimore Ravens.
On Thursday, S Kyle Dugger did not practice with a hand injury, and CB Joey Porter Jr. was limited with an elbow injury, terrible news for Pittsburgh’s secondary just three days out from the pivotal AFC North clash with Baltimore.
Jalen Ramsey did not practice for the second day in a row. Resting veteran was the reason given.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) celebrates with forward Jake LaRavia (12) and guard Austin Reaves (15) after scoring the game winning buzzer beating basket against the Toronto Raptos half at Scotiabank Arena.
TORONTO — The ball left his hands, a single flick of the wrist in the dying light of a frantic fourth quarter. For a heartbeat, the arena held its breath. The shot traced a silent arc through the humid air of Scotiabank Arena, a perfect parabola of faith and physics. Then, net. Nothing but net.
Silence, then chaos.
A thrilling Formula 1 season ends on Sunday in Abu Dhabi with precisely the kind of showdown race fans want to see: three drivers in title contention and the championship leader under mounting pressure.
Over the years, F1 title deciders have seen deliberate crashes, unexpected heartbreak and perhaps the most controversial finish of them all, when Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton on the final lap in 2021.
Ready to succeed Kobel? How BVB view Ramaj’s development
Diant Ramaj is showing commendable performances at Heidenheim, while Gregor Kobel is repeatedly linked with a transfer. So how does BVB view the development of their loaned-out keeper?
According to ‘Ruhrnachrichten’, Dortmund is quite satisfied with the loan and Ramaj’s performances. The 24-year-old has played in fourteen competitive matches and conceded 28 goals. He only kept a clean sheet once in the DFB-Pokal.
🇲🇽 From luck to nightmare: the groups Mexico could end up in
The Mexican national team faces the 2026 World Cup draw with the added pressure of being a co-host.
El Tri, in Pot 1, could benefit from an accessible group or fall into a European nightmare that would seriously complicate their goal of reaching the coveted fifth match.
💀 Groups of Death: The Threat Comes from Europe
One of the darkest and most challenging scenarios would come with the so-called ‘Group of Death.
Lille predicted XI v Marseille: Ayyoub Bouaddi out
Bar Alexsandro, a long-term absentee, Ayyoub Bouaddi is the only major absence for Lille OSC as they prepare to host Olympique de Marseille on Friday evening.
Bouaddi is out through suspension; the France youth international is serving the first game of his two-game ban. In his absence, Lille are expected to stick with a midfield three, consisting of Nabil Bentaleb, Benjamin André, and Ngal’ayel Mukau.
Chancel Mbemba is expected to start at centre-back against his former club, in the absence of Alexsandro.
AFCON 2025: Patrice Beaumelle lashes out at FIFA
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كان 2025: باتريس بوميل يهاجم الفيفا
Patrice Beaumelle, the head coach of Angola, has spoken out forcefully against FIFA. The reason? The change in the player release date from December 8 to December 15 for AFCON 2025.
This modification, made under pressure from major European clubs, is set to disrupt the preparations of several African teams.
Turkish Cup: Steve Mounié scores four-goal haul
Turkish Cup: Steve Mounié scores four-goal haul
Just days before the kickoff of AFCON 2025, Steve Mounié sends a powerful message. In the 4th round of the Turkish Cup, Alanyaspor cruised past Çorum FK with a commanding 5-0 away victory, booking their place in the next stage of the competition.
The hero of the match? Steve Mounié, who netted four goals (10th, 33rd, 38th, and 85th minutes). The Beninese striker was the driving force behind the win, following Uchenna Ogundu’s opener in the 3rd minute.