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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.

Two-time NBA MVP, NHL star join ownership group of MLS's Nashville SC

Giannis Antetokounmpo is joined on the leadership team by NHL star Filip Forsberg. Forsberg has spent 10 years in Nashville with the Predators and is the top scorer in the team's history.

Arsenal crush spiraling Everton to go five points clear atop the Premier League table

Arsenal exorcised their Evertonian demons at the Emirates tonight. Arsenal bounced back to storm the Toffees 4-0 after losing 1-0 to them just a few short weeks ago.

Andretti's Formula One entry stymied by AlphaTauri

Formula One team Scuderia AlphaTauri is not for sale, team principal Franz Tost confirmed in a statement Wednesday, ending for now Andretti Autosport's efforts to enter the sport.

Tottenham Hotspur, Formula 1 create diversity-driven, cross-sport partnership

In a unique deal that ties English karting and soccer together for over a decade, London's Tottenham Hotspur and Formula 1 have agreed to develop the world's first in-stadium karting track experience.

FIFA awards: Lionel Messi, Alexia Putellas win big in Paris

FIFA hosted its annual Football Awards on Monday night in Paris, with luminaries from all over the globe in attendance to celebrate soccer's greatest achievements in 2022.

World Cup winner keeps party rolling for Atlanta

Atlanta United has always had an eye for histrionics. From winning the MLS Cup in its second season to setting the league-wide attendance record, the Five Stripes always want to be the franchise on everyone's mind and the party on everyone's list.

Five takeaways from Formula 1 preseason testing

While preseason testing is notoriously difficult to judge -- each team runs unique fuel loads, tires, engine modes and testing strategies -- this year's session provided the world with a few clear takeaways.

St. Louis soccer fans prepare for historic MLS debut

Expansion team St. Louis City FC will kick off its inaugural season in the MLS at home Saturday against Austin FC.

MLS commissioner: League eyeing Las Vegas, San Diego for expansion

MLS commissioner Don Garber cited Las Vegas and San Diego as likely markets for future MLS franchises. "We do need more teams," Garber told the Associated Press.

Streaming-influenced MLS playoff changes confirmed ahead of 2023 season kickoff

MLS has confirmed changes to the league's playoff structure just two days before the start of the 2023 season, changes that were largely influenced by the league's deal with Apple TV.

Blowout loss to Real Madrid casts a gloom over Liverpool

It was supposed to be a renaissance, the grand debut of the true Liverpool squad of 2023, but Real Madrid conquered them once again, defeating them 5-2.

Bribery scandal plagues Barcelona ahead of crucial Europa League test

Barcelona will play Manchester United on Thursday to secure its European future, but the club also faces a simmering controversy about relationships with Spanish referees.

Last-gasp Messi goal seals vital win for Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi scored a dazzling 95th-minute free kick Saturday to clinch Paris Saint-Germain's 4-3 victory over sixth-place LOSC Lille.

Playoff changes spark confusion ahead of MLS season kickoff

Major League Soccer kicks off its 28th season this weekend, but questions about its playoff system remain unanswered at the highest levels.