GoCheckMySports Sports, checked.

GoCheckMySports archive

Archive · page 4 of 5

August 11, 2026

August 10, 2026

Reported · 111 Consecutive Games, Zero Errors: Wilson Breaks Mlb Shortstop Recorddaily editionsoccerinjuries

The Afternoon Brief: FIFA's confederations unite against Infantino, Anderson steps away

Three continental confederations have jointly accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of deception, while Tim Anderson retired from MLB citing mental health and a wave of roster and injury news moved through NFL camps.

26 sources
Reported · 111 Consecutive Games, Zero Errors: Wilson Breaks Mlb Shortstop Recorddaily editionsoccermlb

The Morning Brief: Wilson's record stands; FIFA fractures on World Cup plan

Jacob Wilson set an MLB shortstop record with 111 consecutive errorless games as the Athletics beat Boston, while FIFA faces unified opposition from three continental confederations over Infantino's failed World Cup privatization scheme.

12 sources
Verifiednewsnfl

Giants' West Virginia camp shows defense emerging, offense still installing

The New York Giants completed their first training camp under John Harbaugh in West Virginia with 12 days and 10 practices, revealing strong early defensive progress and player evaluations while their merged offensive scheme remains in the installation phase.

1 source
Developingnewssoccercombat sports

Derby County off market as Alalshikh withdraws takeover deal

Turki Alalshikh, a Saudi Arabia government official and boxing promoter, withdrew his proposed takeover of Championship club Derby County on Monday despite having already received clearance from both the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator.

1 source
Verifiednewsmlbscores-results

Tim Anderson, two-time All-Star, retires from MLB citing mental health

Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title and spent eight of his 10 MLB seasons with the Chicago White Sox, announced his retirement at age 33 after citing mental health struggles and loss of enjoyment in the game.

2 sources

August 9, 2026

Reported · Fifa Issues Statement Alleging 'Concerted Effort' To Undermine Infantino After Severance Claimdaily editionsoccerinjuries

The Evening Brief: FIFA's crisis deepens as the day's other news moves on

Javier Tebas's declaration that the Infantino era is over kept FIFA's governance fight at the center of the day, while injuries reshaped two football sidelines and Jorge Messi's death closed a chapter of his son's career.

10 sources
Reported · Fifa Issues Statement Alleging 'Concerted Effort' To Undermine Infantino After Severance Claimdaily editionsoccerinjuries

The Afternoon Brief: Tebas says the Infantino era is over as FIFA digs in

LaLiga's Javier Tebas became the highest-profile voice yet to declare Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency finished, a day after FIFA framed criticism of him as a coordinated campaign.

8 sources
Reported · Fifa Issues Statement Alleging 'Concerted Effort' To Undermine Infantino After Severance Claimdaily editionsoccertransactions

The Morning Brief: FIFA defends Infantino as UEFA escalates governance fight

FIFA mounted a formal defense of president Gianni Infantino on August 8-9 against what it called a 'concerted effort' to undermine him, as the conflict with UEFA shifted from personal allegations to institutional power over commercial rights and confederation authority.

5 sources
Verifiednewscombat sportsscores-results

McKenna captures IBF middleweight title in Dublin

Aaron McKenna won the IBF world middleweight title with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Etinosa Oliha at Dublin's 3Arena on August 9, extending his professional record to 21-0.

1 source

August 8, 2026

Reported · Ipswich Town Signs Serbian Midfielder Sasa Lukic From Fulhamdaily editiontransactionssoccer

The Afternoon Brief: Ipswich adds Fulham experience with Lukic signing

Ipswich Town completed the acquisition of Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham on a four-year deal, marking the club's second signing from the same source in the summer window.

1 source

August 6, 2026

Verifiednewscombat sportsinjuries

Van and Pantoja rematch set for UFC 331 in September

The UFC officially announced Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

2 sources

August 5, 2026

Reported · Cfp Adds App State Ad Doug Gillin To Selection Committeedaily editioncombat sportssoccer

The Evening Brief: Late filings sharpen the Rozier case as UFC 331 is set

Federal prosecutors specified a Feb. 8, 2027 trial date for the Rozier gambling case as they push to jail his co-defendant, while the UFC officially booked Van vs.

19 sources
Reported · Cfp Adds App State Ad Doug Gillin To Selection Committeedaily editionnflsoccer

The Afternoon Brief: Committee, boardroom, and courtroom moves crowd a quiet slate

The CFP added a mid-major voice, the Dolphins centralized authority under new leadership, and federal prosecutors escalated the Rozier gambling case, while Reusser holds a narrow Tour de France Femmes lead into the mountains.

18 sources
Reported · Cfp Adds App State Ad Doug Gillin To Selection Committeedaily editionsoccercollege-football

The Morning Brief: CFP adds mid-major voice; Dolphins shift power; FIFA blackmail claims widen

College football's playoff committee gains a 12-year mid-major AD; Miami's power structure centralizes under a new CEO; and Jordan's football federation accuses FIFA of withholding prize money to coerce endorsement of Gianni Infantino's re-election.

14 sources
Developingnewscycling

Riders' clothing checked at women's Tour over bra padding concerns

Tour de France Femmes officials implemented equipment checks to prevent riders from using bra padding and other items as aerodynamic fairings, which can provide up to one second per kilometre advantage.

1 source

August 4, 2026

Reported · Alex Eala Wins First Wta Title At Dc Open, Becomes First Filipina To Win Wta 500 Crowndaily editionsoccertransactions

The Morning Brief: Trade deadline reshuffles, Infantino's isolation deepens, Kuwaki claims maiden major

The MLB trade deadline moved contenders to reinforce their rotations and rosters on Sunday, while FIFA's governance crisis hardened into formal institutional opposition as England joined Wales and UEFA in withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino.

15 sources
Developingnewscollege-footballscores-results

CFP adds App State AD Doug Gillin to selection committee

Appalachian State athletics director Doug Gillin has been appointed to the College Football Playoff selection committee, replacing Louisiana's Bryan Maggard.

1 source

August 3, 2026

Reported · Fifa Abandons Private Equity Plan After Confederation Oppositiondaily editionsoccertransactions

The Evening Brief: FIFA opposition hardens as deadline deals reshape rosters

England's formal withdrawal of support for Gianni Infantino joined UEFA's legal threat and a document preservation letter as the FIFA governance crisis deepened, while MLB and WNBA trade deadlines produced a wave of roster moves across both leagues.

22 sources
Verifiednewsmlbscores-results

Cubs acquire All-star Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays

The Chicago Cubs acquired 35-year-old right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene.

2 sources
Developingnewscricket

USA cricketer Reddy banned eight years for match-fixing in T10 League

Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy, 26-year-old United States cricket international, has been banned from all forms of cricket for eight years after the ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of match-fixing during the Abu Dhabi T10 League in 2025.

1 source
Verifiednewssoccertransactions

Skinner departs Manchester United Women after five years

Marc Skinner left his role as head coach of Manchester United Women by mutual consent after five years in charge, during a period marked by the club's first major trophy but inconsistent league finishes.

1 source

August 2, 2026

Reported · Fifa Adviser Resigns, Coo Accuses Infantino Of Deceiving Staff On Private Equity Plandaily editionsoccertransactions

The Morning Brief: FIFA's inner circle splits as the Dodgers land Skubal

Two senior FIFA officials broke publicly with Gianni Infantino over a private equity plan for the World Cup, while the baseball trade deadline reshaped several rotations, headlined by the Dodgers landing Tarik Skubal.

10 sources
Verifiednewsmlbtransactions

Dodgers acquire Cy Young winner Skubal from Tigers

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in a late Saturday trade.

2 sources
Verifiednewswnbatransactions

Kelsey Plum traded to Mercury; Sparks signal reset after failed contention push

The Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury on August 2, sending her to a team 13 games out of playoff position in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2028 second-rounder.

2 sources

August 1, 2026

Reported · Chelsea Fined £10M For Breaching Agent Payment Rulesdaily editionsoccertransactions

The Afternoon Brief: FIFA's private equity plan now mathematically blocked

Three confederations representing 143 of FIFA's 211 votes have rejected Infantino's plan to bring private investors into the World Cup, as two senior officials broke publicly with the proposal and Chelsea absorbed a £10m fine for agent payment violations.

12 sources
Reported · Bears Training Camp: Williams Slims Down, Odunze Targets Elite Receiving Role, Gordon Absentdaily editionsoccerinjuries

The Morning Brief: European soccer moves to isolate Infantino over private equity plan

UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC now stand against FIFA's plan to bring private investors into World Cup revenue, while training camps opened with an early injury scare in Cincinnati and roster business across two leagues.

27 sources
Verifiednewsmlbtransactions

Yankees trade reliever Doval to Pirates for two minor leaguers

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees on Saturday in exchange for minor league catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz, with the Yankees covering a portion of salary.

2 sources

July 31, 2026

Reported · Angels Trade Silseth, O'Hoppe To Rangers For Minor League 3Bdaily editionsoccertransactions

The Afternoon Brief: FIFA's private equity plan collides with a wall of confederations

UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC now oppose Gianni Infantino's plan to bring in private investors, a bloc big enough to block it outright, while training camps, trade deadlines, and one somber tribute filled out the rest of the day.

26 sources
Developingnewstransactionsnfl

Four NFL players hold out from training camp over contracts

Bijan Robinson (Falcons RB), Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions RB), Vita Vea (Buccaneers DT), and Tuli Tuipulotu (Chargers OLB) are holding in at 2026 training camp seeking contract extensions or trades.

1 source
Developingnewssoccer

Chelsea fined £10m for breaching agent payment rules

The Football Association fined Chelsea £10m and imposed a suspended two-window registration ban for breaching agent payment rules between 2009 and 2022.

1 source
Developingnewstransactionscollege

Oregon State women's basketball players file union petition with state labor board

Oregon State women's basketball players, backed by the United College Athletes Association, filed a union petition with the Oregon Employment Relations Board on Friday, marking the first unionization effort based solely on public sector state labor laws.

1 source
Developingnewsnhl

IIHF bans Russia from four 2027 world tournaments

The International Ice Hockey Federation announced that Russia will be barred from four major 2027 tournaments: the world junior championships, world championships, and under-18 men's and women's tournaments.

1 source

July 30, 2026

Reported · Browns Lock In Safety Grant Delpit With Three-Year, $48M Extensiondaily editionsoccerinjuries

The Afternoon Brief: Camp opens with a fault line: money in, bodies out

Training camps opened this week with big contract news and bigger injury news arriving together, while FIFA's private investment plan triggered a unanimous UEFA boycott threat.

26 sources

July 29, 2026

Developingnewsinjuriesnfl

Sources: Saints' Bryan Bresee feared to have torn ACL

Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee is feared to have torn his ACL during the first practice of training camp on Wednesday, according to ESPN and NFL Network reporting.

1 source
Developingnewsnhltransactions

Sharks sign Macklin Celebrini to five-year, $94M extension

San Jose Sharks signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million extension beginning in the 2027-28 season with an $18.8 million average annual value, making him the NHL's highest-paid player.

1 source
Developingnewsinjuriesnfl

Ravens' Madubuike practices for first time in 10 months after neck injury

Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike passed his physical and was removed from the physically unable to perform list Wednesday, practicing for the first time since suffering a career-threatening neck injury in Week 2 of last season.

1 source

July 28, 2026

Developingnewsnfltransactions

Cousins named to start Raiders camp over Mendoza

Kirk Cousins will take the first-team snaps to open training camp for the Raiders, head coach Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday.

1 source

July 27, 2026

Reported · Blue Jackets, Sillinger Avoid Arbitration With Three-Year, $13.875M Dealdaily editiontransactionsinjuries

The evening brief: Evening brief: Deadline deals, injuries reshape rosters

Saturday and Sunday saw contract resolutions, trade fallout, and significant roster injuries across baseball, basketball, football, and soccer, with injury news dominating the competitive landscape as deadlines loom.

17 sources

July 26, 2026

Developingnewscombat sportsscores-results

Spence Jr. loses comeback to Tszyu, announces retirement

Errol Spence Jr., a future Hall of Famer and former unified welterweight champion, lost his comeback fight to Tim Tszyu by unanimous decision in a 12-round middleweight bout in Sydney.

1 source
Developingnewsnbawnba

WNBA to launch centralized replay center in 2027

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Saturday at the All-Star Game in Chicago that the league will launch a centralized replay center in 2027 using the NBA's Secaucus, New Jersey facility.

1 source
Developingnewsnfltransactions

Cardinals and Brissett agree to reworked contract worth up to $21M

The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett reached agreement on a reworked contract guaranteeing $15.5 million with up to $21 million total in incentives, ending months of holdout and negotiation.

1 source
Developingnewsinjuriesmlb

Yankees' Bellinger heads to IL with hamstring strain

The New York Yankees placed All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after he felt tightness while rounding first on a double Saturday night against Philadelphia.

1 source
Developingnewssoccertransactions

Inter Milan open talks with Tottenham over Cristian Romero

Inter Milan have initiated negotiations with Tottenham regarding a potential transfer of captain Cristian Romero, according to reporting by ESPN and Press Association on July 26.

1 source
Developingnewsscores-results

Greaves wins Women's Matchplay in last-leg decider

Beau Greaves claimed her third Women's World Matchplay title in four years by defeating Fallon Sherrock in a final that went to the last leg, according to BBC Sport.

1 source

July 25, 2026

Developingnewscollege

Alabama NIL content director arrested in human trafficking sting

Robert Aaron Suttles, 49, who serves as content director for Yea Alabama (the University of Alabama's name, image, and likeness initiative), was arrested Thursday during a human trafficking operation conducted by the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force.

1 source
Developingnewscyclingscores-results

Pogacar closes on record-equaling fifth tour de France title

Tadej Pogacar moved to the brink of a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title after Saturday's 20th stage, holding a 6.5-minute lead over Belgian Remco Evenepoel heading into Sunday's final ceremonial stage in Paris.

1 source
Developingnewsmlb

Marlins' Mosquera suspended 80 games for failed drug test

Eiver Mosquera, a 19-year-old right-hander for the Miami Marlins, was suspended for 80 games Saturday after testing positive for boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance.

1 source
Developingnewsinjuriesnfl

49ers' Kyle Shanahan to be limited in camp after car crash

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered multiple injuries in a July 14 car crash near his northern California home, including a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, and a severe concussion.

1 source

July 24, 2026

Verifiednewsnfl

CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI

Tony Romo, the lead game analyst for CBS's NFL coverage since 2017 and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, was arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

2 sources
Verifiednewsscores-results

Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled October 8, 2026 for a hearing on Senegal's appeal against CAF's decision to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

2 sources
Developingnewssoccertransactions

Belgium appoints Van Bommel as head coach, replacing Garcia

Mark van Bommel, the former Netherlands international and Royal Antwerp FC manager, has been appointed head coach of Belgium's national team, replacing Rudi Garcia whose contract expires July 31.

1 source

July 23, 2026

Reported · Arsenal'S William Saliba To Miss Extended Period With Back Injury, Avoids Surgerydaily editionsoccerinjuries

The Afternoon Brief: Injury reshuffles, stadium bets, and a billionaire in Liverpool talks

Wednesday and Thursday brought star players back from surgery across baseball and basketball while others faced new setbacks, Chiefs and Panthers committed billions to stadium infrastructure, and Patrick Kane rejoined Chicago.

19 sources
Reported · Arizona Gaming Authorities Investigating Alleged Betting By Cardinals Executive Ryan Golddaily editioninjuriesnhl

The Morning Brief: Injuries reshape contenders; leagues make structural moves

Wednesday brought key players back from injury across baseball and basketball while others hit setbacks, and the NHL moved to centralize local broadcasts after a regional network collapse.

15 sources