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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.

Sluggish Manchester United eliminated from Champions League

Man U appears trapped in the midst of an identity crisis driven by its organizational failures at the executive level.

How Columbus coach stunningly led team to MLS Cup win

After Columbus beat LAFC to win the MLS Cup on Saturday, the Crew's Romanian winger Alexandru Matan summed up the game best.

The savvy moves behind EPL dark horse Aston Villa's stunning rise

When pundits selected their preseason picks for the English Premier League's most likely title challengers, they went with usual suspects Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool. Few expected Birmingham-based Aston Villa to be in the mix, and yet the club sits just two points off the top of the table.

Columbus Crew beats LAFC 2-1 to become 2023 MLS champion

Pragmatism versus dogmatism, transitional play versus possession-driven attack. Rarely has an MLS Cup Final offered such dramatic style differences than this one.

USMNT to face South American powerhouse in Copa America 2024

The United States will host — and compete in — one of soccer's biggest tournaments next summer: the Copa America.

MLS Cup preview: Positions to watch as LAFC, Crew duel for title

The teams couldn't be more different, and the game is set to be a fascinating tactical battle. Where on the field is the game likely to be won or lost?

Premier League Game of the Week: Can Arsenal storm Aston Villa's fortress?

Aston Villa have lost their last four matches against Arsenal. Will this weekend be the time it all changes? It’s hard to know. But we do know this: Aston Villa vs. Arsenal should be one for the history books. 

F1 rocked by scandal of its own making

Formula One's governing bodies are facing a scandal, and this time, it's one of their own making. 

Premier League best bets: Mo Salah chases down a Premier League milestone

It’s Matchday 16 of the Premier League … even if none of our heartbeats have settled back into normal after Wednesday afternoon’s Villa-City spectacular.

What Arsenal's dramatic Luton win taught us about its title chances

When Arsenal beat Luton with a 97th-minute Declan Rice strike, the team didn't just prove it could survive the proverbial cold Tuesday night away game.

Inter Miami nearing deal to reunite Messi with former superstar teammate

Suarez is a controversial figure in world soccer, equally beloved and reviled by hardcore fans of the game.

How LAFC's transition play could win the MLS Cup

The key tactical question of the MLS Cup Final is how Columbus will handle LAFC's transitions.

Premier League best bets: The return of the fabled 'Cold Wednesday Night'

Welcome to Matchday 15 of the Premier League: the first mid-week matchday of the festive season. We’re preparing for a full suite of games this Tuesday and Wednesday. From there, the teams will take a quick breather before jumping right back in next weekend as usual.

Columbus Crew defy the odds to reach MLS Cup Final

With 25 minutes left in Saturday's Major League Soccer Eastern Conference Final, the Columbus Crew found themselves in a seemingly insurmountable 2-0 hole.

F1 recap: What went well, poorly for Alpine, Alfa Romeo

Breaking down this season's F1 results for Alpine and Alfa Romeo.

Formula 1's Williams retains American driver Logan Sargeant for second season

The 2023 Formula 1 season finished just one week ago, but the ten teams of the F1 grid are already looking forward to 2024.

F1 recap: What went well, poorly for McLaren, Aston Martin

Here's our take on the highs and lows of two of the biggest surprises of the 2023 F1 season: McLaren and Aston Martin.

Premier League Game of the Week: City and Spurs in a heritage battle

This Sunday’s Yardbarker Game of the Week between City and Spurs will hand one side the advantage at a crucial time in the 2023-24 EPL season.

Premier League best bets: A relegation showdown at the start of the festive season

Welcome to Matchday 14 of the Premier League — the time when things start really heating up. Most European leagues take a short break during the holiday season. But not the English Premier League.

F1 recap: What went well, poorly for Mercedes, Ferrari

Here's our take on the highs and lows of Mercedes and Ferrari.

F1 recap: What went well, poorly for Red Bull Racing, AlphaTauri

Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marked the end of the 2023 Formula One season. After 22 races in 20 countries across five continents, the world's fastest-traveling circus is finally turning in for the winter.

'Hell is Real': What to know about Columbus-Cincinnati MLS conference final

Ohio is known as a football state, but it's also making noise in a different kind of football.

Premier League game of the week: A clash of coaches in City-Liverpool

Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp have traded the past six Premier League titles between them. The two men are peerless to everyone except each other. And they meet again this week.

Delights in the desert: What to expect at Formula One's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The Formula One season ends this weekend with its traditional final act, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in the United Arab Emirates.

Premier League best bets: Hatter heroes and Villa villains

It’s Matchday 13 in the Premier League, and we’re all returning after a stellar international break. Here are some teams we feel might have a shot at delivering some interesting payouts for smart bettors: