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Alyssa Clang

Alyssa is a Boston-born Californian with a passion for global sport. She can yell about misplaced soccer passes in five languages and rattle off the turns of Silverstone in her sleep. You can find her dormant Twitter account at @alyssaclang, but honestly, you’re probably better off finding her here.

Verstappen victorious and Ferrari fighting fit: What we learned from the Bahrain Grand Prix

Here's what we learned from the first race of the Formula One season.

F1 Bahrain Grand Prix preview: It's a competitive field behind Max Verstappen

The Formula One season begins Saturday morning with the 20th annual Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir. 

Premier League Game of the Week: A title-deciding Manchester Derby

Manchester City and Manchester United renew their long-standing rivalry this weekend. Yardbarker's soccer expert Alyssa Clang says this is where the smart bets are hiding.

Under new coach with D.C. United, Christian Benteke could soar even higher

Benteke's aerial strength, coupled with sharp crosses from Herrera, could take D.C. United to new heights after last's year's slide.

Premier League best bets: Wolves and West Ham bring chaos up north

It's been a long time since we've had a three-horse Premier League title race this close. Just two points separate Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal at the top of the table as we cruise into Matchday 27.

Netflix's 'Drive to Survive' ratings crashing after uncompetitive F1 season

Is the decline in ratings for "Drive to Survive," Netflix's groundbreaking Formula One documentary series, a sign of trouble for the auto racing circuit?

Inside L.A. Galaxy's clever blueprint for shutting down Lionel Messi, Inter Miami

In a 1-1 draw Sunday against Lionel Messi-powered Inter Miami, the L.A. Galaxy showed much more than it could compete against one of the league's better teams.

Five Formula One drivers competing for their futures in 2024

The 2024 Formula One season begins Saturday in Bahrain in what looks to be a season of change for the sport. Twelve of the 20 drivers on the F1 grid will see their contracts expire at the end of the season. 

Lionel Messi's Argentina lines up more U.S. friendlies

There will be some added opportunities for American soccer fans to see Messi play.

Miami's loss is Portland's gain as the Timbers cruise to first place in MLS West

When Inter Miami announced the signing of Lionel Messi last summer, there was a smaller, second update embedded in the madness. With Messi's arrival, Miami's English coach Phil Neville would be stepping down.

L.A. Galaxy's Riqui Puig faced his Barcelona demons in Inter Miami clash

When Riqui Puig of the L.A. Galaxy stepped up to take a penalty kick against Inter Miami on Sunday night, he had more to consider than just his shot.

Atlanta United tests its MLS Cup mettle in season opener

This weekend, Atlanta gets the perfect benchmark to gauge its defensive growth: a fierce season opener against its old enemy Columbus.

Premier League Game of the Week: Arsenal and Newcastle wind each other up

This weekend's Premier League headliner between Arsenal and Newcastle raises an interesting question: could any two English attackers be more different than Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka?

Red Bull dominates F1 preseason testing, but another team shows promise

Red Bull has been the talk of preseason F1 testing, as expected, but Ferrari was revving on Thursday.

What we learned about Lionel Messi, Inter Miami in their MLS opener

After 90 minutes of intentional, possession-based play, Inter Miami clinched a 2-0 victory Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., over Real Salt Lake in the Major Soccer League season opener. Here's what we learned.

MLS season opener pits Messi against Salt Lake's 'Moon Boy'

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are drawing the spotlight in the MLS season opener, but Salt Lake wunderkind Diego Luna could steal the show.

Premier League best bets: A weekend defined by its absences

Welcome to Matchday 26 of the Premier League season. If you think this week feels a little light on heavy hitters, you're not imagining things. But YB's Alyssa Clang says there's still plenty of opportunity.

MLS 2024 preview: Four teams that could be in deep trouble

After a two-month hiatus, Major League Soccer returns Wednesday with competition that's never been more fierce. Twenty-nine teams will compete for the 2024 MLS Cup.

Inside the deal for Kylian Mbappe to leave PSG for Real Madrid

The story began 10 years ago, when French striker Kylian Mbappé — then just 14 — left his childhood bedroom bedecked with Real Madrid posters for a training session with the Spanish giants.

MLS 2024 preview: The four teams that are most improved

After a two-month hiatus, Major League Soccer returns this week with competition that's never been more fierce.

Formula 1 preseason testing: What to expect from season opener in Bahrain

The 2024 Formula One season is upon us. The 10 teams and 20 drivers have descended on Bahrain in preparation for the competition ahead.

2024 MLS preview: Four dark horses for the MLS Cup

After a two-month hiatus, Major League Soccer returns next week with competition that's never been more fierce. Twenty-nine teams will compete for the 2024 MLS Cup, but what team will win it all?

2024 Formula One liveries, predictions: Red Bull, McLaren

The 2024 Formula One season is nearly upon us.

2024 MLS preview: Four favorites to win league title

Major League Soccer returns next week after a two-month hiatus with competition never more fierce. Twenty-nine teams will compete for the 2024 MLS Cup, but what team will win it all?

Premier League Game of the Week: Manchester City and Chelsea have points to prove

Here's what Yardbarker's Alyssa Clang is keeping an eye on as Man City and Chelsea meet in our Premier League Game of the Week.