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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.

Who will excel, struggle at Formula One's Las Vegas Grand Prix?

As the clock ticks down to Formula One's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend, the talk centers on the racing surface, chilly weather and difficulty of the 3.8-mile track.

MLS playoffs: What to know about conference semifinals

The first round of the Major League Soccer playoffs is over, with the field of 18 teams pared to eight for the conference semifinals.

'I get to walk away smiling': Megan Rapinoe calls time on peerless career

Megan Rapinoe has won nearly everything there is to win in women's soccer, from an Olympic gold medal to a Ballon d'Or and multiple World Cups.

What Ukrainian team's stunning Champions League win means

Barcelona was expected to beat Shakhtar Donetsk handily, but Barca lost 1-0. For the Ukrainian team, the win was an eye-opener cheered by the team's global fan base.

Premier League Game of the Week: A derby of dollars and dirhams

To quote the brilliant Men in Blazers, you’d evaluate this week's Chelsea-Man City match this way: Are you Team Private Equity or Team Sovereign Wealth?

Las Vegas Grand Prix could cause chaos as coldest race in Formula 1 history

The Grand Prix, taking place at 10 p.m. local time, is expected to take place in near-freezing temperatures ... and to become one of the coldest Grands Prix in Formula 1 history.

Premier League best bets: Wolves play spoiler and Brighton play angry

This weekend has thrown up some interesting fixtures for us to consider, and these three games provide tremendous opportunities.

Who is Emma Hayes, the new coach of the U.S. Women's National Team?

U.S. Soccer searched for months before landing on the ideal candidate to push the organization forward toward more innovative ideas: English coach Emma Hayes.

'Absolute disgrace' or business as usual? Breaking down the Arsenal-Newcastle controversy

When the final whistle blew at St. James's Park on Saturday, Arsenal captain Jorginho refused to shake the hand of his Newcastle counterpart, Jamaal Lascelles.

'A bit poetic': American stars Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger to end careers in NWSL final

Despite winning almost everything there is to win with the U.S. Women's National Team, neither Rapinoe nor Krieger has won an NSWL title. That will change for one of them in the duo's final match.

How Man United could reboot after its worst start in more than a half-century

The Red Devils have suffered five losses in their first 10 games — enough to sink them into eighth in the EPL standings and rival their worst start in decades.

Banked curves and surprises: What to expect at Formula One's Sao Paulo Grand Prix

The São Paulo Grand Prix course, known for its banked curves, wild weather and incredible fan support, is a longtime favorite of drivers.

Premier League Game of the Week: Newcastle and Arsenal flip the old script

Cast your mind back to the mid 2000s: trucker hats, Myspace and Timbaland on the radio. The Premier League had just celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its modern form and Manchester United was running away with yet another title under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Columbus vs. Atlanta playoff battle is one for the MLS outsiders

The Columbus Crew and Atlanta United may have qualified for the MLS playoffs on opposing ends of the Eastern Conference table, but the two teams share remarkably similar DNA.

Premier League best bets: James Maddison has a point to prove

It's Matchday 11 in the Premier League and gaps are starting to form across the table. What does that mean for this weekend's EPL bets? YB's Alyssa Chang has the answers.

Saudi Arabia emerges as sole bidder for 2034 World Cup

FIFA will vote on Saudi Arabia's bid at its next congress in 2024. With no competition, though, the outcome is already all but guaranteed.

'This is crazy': Sporting KC flips script on MLS power St. Louis

Major League Soccer's Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis City SC may share a home state of Missouri, but beyond that, the clubs couldn't be more different.

What Daniel Ricciardo's dream performance means for his F1 team

The Australian driver shocked the Formula One universe by qualifying in fourth despite driving what has often been the worst car on the grid in 2023.

High elevation and 'hidden' baseball history: What to know about F1's race in Mexico City

Established in 1963, the Mexican Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is one of the more compelling and lovable stops on the F1 calendar.

Premier League Game of the Week: A Manchester derby haunted by loss

The Manchester Derby is one of the most celebrated games on the English calendar. And YB's soccer expert Alyssa Chang is her with here picks.

Newcastle's Sandro Tonali banned from soccer for 10 months over betting infringements

Newcastle's Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali has been banned from soccer for 10 months for his use of illegal sports betting sites.

Proposed points deductions for Everton could cause Premier League chaos

Should Everton's 12-point deduction stand for its singular infraction, Manchester City could face unprecedented punishments if found guilty of similar practices.

Premier League best bets: Goals and cards galore as the league celebrates a fallen hero

It's Matchday 10 of the Premier League season, and things are feeling rather somber in soccer in the UK. We’ve lost a true great since last weekend: World Cup winner and Man United legend Sir Bobby Charlton, who passed on Sunday at 86.

MLS Wildcards: Breaking down the matches in the East and West

After a historic season, MLS is finally heading to the playoffs — but only two of the four remaining wildcard teams will get to come along.

F1 power players, fans slam brakes on sport's sprint races

Formula One has always focused on commercialization, but money-driven changes are causing consternation among fans, drivers and team principals alike. The problem?