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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.

2023 Women's World Cup best bets: 4 smart early wagers

The Women's World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand, and everything about it is bigger and better than you remember. YB's Alyssa Clang has four bets for you to consider.

Messi and Martino's challenge: Making Inter Miami playoff-ready

Here's what needs to change — quickly — for Miami and Messi to have a shot at the MLS playoffs.

Women's World Cup preview, odds: Watch out for these bracket busters

Welcome to our betting previews for the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. YB's Alyssa Clang breaks down the top teams and analyzes their chances. And she says these are the bracket-busters you could make some money on.

Why governing body's risky strategy could rev up standoff with F1

A decision on expansion highlights the rift, and power struggle, between Formula One and its governing body.

2023 Women's World Cup preview, odds: Netherlands lead dark horses

Welcome to our betting previews for the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. YB's Alyssa Clang breaks down the top teams and analyzes their chances for victory.

First-place St. Louis City SC proves dream MLS start was no fluke

St. Louis is a soccer city through and through. Now, St. Louis City SC is helping write the next chapter of soccer history in the city.

How two American strikers could light up Serie A next season

Christian Pulisic may not be the only prolific American striker moving to Milan this summer.

What to expect in Wimbledon men's singles final

Over three weeks of intense competition will culminate in the Wimbledon singles finals this weekend.

What to expect in Wimbledon women's singles finals

In the women's final Saturday, Marketa Vondrousova of Czechia will play Ons Jabeur of Tunisia. Who will win?

2023 Women's World Cup previews, odds: Aussies, Brits among the challengers

Welcome to our betting previews for the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. YB's Alyssa Clang looks at the challengers: teams just outside the top 4 who could shock the world and snatch victory.

American soccer star confirms move to Italy

After months of speculation, it's finally official: Christian Pulisic is moving to Italy. The American soccer star has joined AC Milan on a four-year deal worth roughly $25 million.

USMNT crashes out of Gold Cup, ruins Messi's MLS launch party in the process

This is just the second time in two decades that the USMNT has failed to make the Gold Cup Final.

Will USL add promotion, relegation and challenge MLS dominance?

American soccer is cruising on a new high in 2023. Another intriguing change could be on the horizon for the game in the United States.

Daniel Ricciardo's Formula One return cranks up the heat on Sergio Perez

Ricciardo's second chance at Alpha Tauri should send shivers down Perez's spine, because Ricciardo isn't just driving for points — he's making his case to take Perez's top seat in 2024.

How ex-NBA star influenced player who could lift U.S. at Women's World Cup

Trinity Rodman is one of the brightest young stars of the new-look U.S. Women's National Team.

Formula One fan favorite set for shocking midseason return at Alpha Tauri

Alpha Tauri, Red Bull Racing's sister team in Formula One, confirmed Tuesday morning that driver Nyck de Vries will be replaced after competing in just 10 Grands Prix in 2023.

2023 Women's World Cup preview, odds: Can anyone beat the USA?

Welcome to our betting previews for the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Yardbarker's Alyssa Clang examines the odds and provides analysis that can help you make smart bets.

Is Max Verstappen's dominance bad for Formula One?

Name the Formula One record and Max Verstappen has probably broken it in his 2023 Red Bull. A full sweep of weekend points? Locked down last weekend in Austria when he won the sprint race, the regular Grand Prix and secured the fastest lap.

U.S. squeaks past Canada on penalties to advance to Gold Cup semifinal

Other than advancing, there were few positives for the United States to take away form its Gold Cup quarterfinal win over Canada.

Famous actor joins this year's British Grand Prix family party

Max Verstappen is the clear favorite in this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, a small town midway between London and Birmingham. But he's not the only name generating buzz. 

A farewell to 'Dave,' whose stellar Chelsea career is over

When Spanish soccer player César Azpilicueta arrived at Chelsea in 2012, his teammates gave him a rather surprising nickname: Dave. "César's not even that hard [to say]," he lamented to The Guardian in 2013.

The genius invention that changed Formula One for the better

A controversial addition to Formula One cars has proven to be an overwhelming success.

The climate-friendly secret behind Formula One's 2024 calendar

Instead of bouncing among four different continents in four races, 2024 will see Formula One teams camp out in one continent at a time.

'I felt like a little kid': Record crowd energizes L.A. Galaxy

On Tuesday night, the Galaxy finally could celebrate a big achievement amid a difficult season: a 2-1 win over LAFC before an MLS-record crowd of 82,210 at the Rose Bowl.

The wild story of Haiti's Women's World Cup qualification

Eight teams will be making their Women's World Cup debut at the 2023 event. None of them has a wilder, heavier or more inspirational story than Haiti.