Beckham, Messi, expansion, streaming, more: Five ways MLS commissioner Don Garber forever changed soccer in the U.S.

USA Today Sports Thomas Hindle AnalysisMajor League SoccerDavid BeckhamLionel MessiFEATURES Garber’s vision and achievements have profoundly influenced the landscape of U.S. soccer over his 25-year tenure at the helm of MLS. In 1999, Don Garber was appointed as the commissioner of MLS. The Los Angeles Times criticized this decision in an editorial, branding Garber, a …

Gauthier ‘excited and ready to work’ after Lightning development camp 

Gauthier ‘excited and ready to work’ after Lightning development camp  The 19-year-old forward who guided Drummondville to a QMJHL championship is planning to turn professional after this season. © Dennis Pajot/Getty Images BRANDON, Fla. — As he was preparing for the first day on ice at Tampa Bay Lightning development camp in July, forward Ethan …

Packers' Quay Walker: Rookie Edgerrin Cooper has been 'showing flashes,' 'flying around'

Packers rookies are just under two weeks away from reporting to training camp, but second-round pick Edgerrin Cooper already made a strong impression during the earlier portions of the offseason program. Selected No. 45 overall as the first off-ball linebacker taken in the 2024 NFL Draft, Cooper potentially brings a crucial element of speed and …

Copa America 2024 Semifinals, Argentina vs Canada: Prediction & Best Bets

The Semifinals of the Copa America 2024 have arrived with the first face-off tonight between two teams previously seen in the Group Stage – Argentina and Canada. Both teams, originally from Group A, emerged victorious from their Quarterfinals and are now set to clash once more. The winner will secure their place in the Title …

Revealed: Marta banned for Olympics semi-final after red card vs Spain as Brazil icon's international career hangs in the balance

Getty Images Fred Garratt-Stanley MartaBrazilBrazil vs SpainSpainSummer Olympics Brazilian football legend Marta will be absent from the Olympic semi-final due to a potentially tournament-ending red card she received in the match against Spain. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Ejected in the group stage against Spain Brazil beat France in quarter-finals Marta …

Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson ruled out vs. Broncos with concussion

Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson left Sunday’s 29-12 loss to the Broncos with a concussion after taking a hard hit at the end of a pass play. Thompson-Robinson left the game after taking a hard hit while throwing an incompletion, causing him to fall to the ground and struggle to get up. This happened just before …

Power Rankings Notebook: 3 teams better than they seem, Sixers' strong shooting and LaMelo's vision

Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, with a 10-10 record, are currently 9th in the West standings. Each week during the season, NBA.com writer John Schuhmann surveys the league to compile stats and notes for his in-depth Power Rankings. Before the next rankings drop on Monday, here are some of the storylines he’s keeping an eye …