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Adam Wharton breaks silence on potential summer move amid Liverpool interest
Liverpool circle Adam Wharton as Crystal Palace midfielder stays grounded amid transfer noise
Liverpool are once again shaping a summer midfield rebuild, and Adam Wharton has emerged as one of the most intriguing names on their shortlist. The Crystal Palace midfielder has enjoyed a breakout campaign, combining composure with tactical intelligence, and his development has not gone unnoticed across Europe.
A trip to Seattle for an unofficial visit proved to be a fruitful journey for three-star safety Brooks Johnston.
After taking in Saturday’s scrimmage from the sidelines, the 6-foot-2, 185-pound product of Knoxville Catholic High School in Tennessee picked up a scholarship offer from safeties coach Taylor Mays, adding to a growing list for the 2028 prospect, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 387 overall recruit and No. 24 safety by the Rivals Industry.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson with the 161st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after making a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Chiefs’ scouting department weighed in significantly on the decision to trade up for Johnson during their post-draft press conference.
“We knew Emmett (Johnson) was a great player, and we couldn’t believe that he kind of fell to where he did,” said Co-Director of College Scouting David Hinson. “So, we felt like the value to go up and get him was there, so that’s why we moved up.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Whether you’re watching from home or at the track, you can partake in the fashion, festivities, and fun. See below for tips on what to wear to this year’s “Run for the Roses”.
Live coverage of the 2026 Kentucky Derby begins at 12:00 PM ET on Peacock and NBCSN and continues throughout the day on NBC and Peacock at 2:30 PM.
What to wear to the Kentucky Derby:
The Kentucky Derby is known for its bold, colorful, and elegant fashion that is rooted in tradition.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 11: Robert Spillane #14 of the New England Patriots reacts as he runs off the field following an NFL wild card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Over the first half of their 2025 season, Robert Spillane was an ironman on the New England Patriots defense. As a team captain, signal caller and three-down linebacker, he was on the field for more than 95% of snaps heading into the team’s Week 14 bye.
Taylor Swift last week filed trademark registration applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect her voice and image from artificial intelligence—and she used a legal playbook that some athletes might want to employ.
Swift isn’t the first entertainer to take this step. Actor Matthew McConaughey sought and last year obtained trademarks for audio and video clips, including in his films.
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The fate of Jon Rahm and other LIV players is up in the air. (Hector Vivas/Getty Images)Hector Vivas via Getty Images
LIV Golf is pivoting its operations in a bid for survival. The breakaway golf tour announced a series of strategic plans on Thursday morning designed to offset the impending loss of Saudi funding which had backed the tour since its inception.
A LIV Golf source with knowledge of the tour’s operations told Yahoo Sports that LIV is seeking long-term financial partners for the next stage of the tour’s development.
The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament’s return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world’s biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year’s global event.
Scotland will take part in its ninth World Cup this summer and will see a familiar foe in the group stage for a record-tying fifth time.
The Scots are back for the first time since 1998.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: NFL Scouts view drills at Spaulding Field at the Wasserman Football Center on March 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The New England Patriots scouting department is undergoing some changes with the 2026 NFL Draft over. After already parting ways with director of scouting projects Marshall Oium, the reigning AFC champions also had to make a change at their Midwest area scout position.
With their final pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected TJ Hall, an Iowa Hawkeyes cornerback. It was a seventh round choice, number 219 overall, that the Saints had picked up earlier in Day 3 during a trade with the Raiders. Hall is just the fourth Iowa player ever drafted by New Orleans and the first Hawkeye since Austin Wheatley back in the 2000 draft.
Most expected the Saints to select a cornerback early in the draft. Instead, Hall was the only corner that the team added through the three day event. Here’s a look at what Hall brings to his first NFL team.