A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with a report identifying Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku and Xavier McKinney as the targeted players.

The United States is not one of the teams favored to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy this summer can Mauricio Pochettino change that with his tactics? FOX Soccer analyst Stu Holden joined The Herd to discuss the expectations of the USA ahead of the tournament, especially in Pochettino's first World Cup leading the squad. "I think weve had an unrealistic feeling, and by we I mean, Mauricio Pochettino has been going through a process since he took over as coach, of stylistically how he likes to play and how we can play at times, which is attacking, and we have probably the most talented generation weve had in many, many years and some guys playing at the biggest clubs," Holden said. "So, inherently, you think Ok, now we can go toe to toe, we can open up the game, we can attack, we can play sexy soccer." The United States is coming off back-to-back losses in their friendlies to Belgium and Portugal, where they were outscored 7-2. While the team has more chances with friendlies against Senegal and Germany, the United States will have to find their groove if they want to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament. "What we were reminded of, and what I was reminded of, is that if we want to play against the best teams in the world, you cant allow them that time and space. We arent good enough yet to play in the same style as Argentina or Spain or England or Belgium or Portugal and expect to win." With all eyes on a struggling Christian Pulisic, Pochettino is under immense pressure to maximize the attacking talent on his squad. However, the defense needs just as much work for the team to make waves in the World Cup. The Stars and Stripes will kick off their tournament run on June 12, facing Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium.

Jasprit Bumrah seemed ineffective during the match against Punjab Kings as the team chased down a 196-run target in just 16.3 overs.

A single from Baltimore's Leody Taveras ensured Cleveland's no-hitter drought would continue

Morant and Catch12, his media and business venture company, have purchased a stake in the Levallois Metropolitans French basketball team, ClutchPoints has been told. Over the last couple of years, the NBA and FIBA have quickly progressed towards a partnership to bring a new basketball league to Europe. Morant and his team have been monitoring those conversations, and the minority ownership signals Morants interest building out his business portfolio outside of traditional means.Clutch PointsThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Ja Morant purchases stake in French basketball team

The Ravens revamped their on-field look since 1999 with new uniforms after a process that took three years.

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Cleveland Guardians rookie Parker Messick lost his no-hitter on the first batter in the top of the ninth inning. Baltimore Orioles outfielder Leody Taveras knocked a single into right field to spoil Messick's bid. He carried the no-hitter through eight innings, in which Messick walked two batters and matched a career high with nine strikeouts. Messick was pulled from the game after allowing another hit to shortstop Blaze Alexander, and was ultimately tagged with two earned runs when relief pitcher Cade Smith allowed RBIs to Gunnar Henderson and Pete Alonso. Messick came close to throwing the first no-hitter in the majors since Sept. 4, 2024, when Shota Imanaga and two Chicago Cubs relievers combined to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0, and the first no-hitter for Cleveland's organization since Len Barkers perfect game on May 15, 1981, against the Toronto Blue Jays. Cleveland has the majors longest current gap between no-hitters. Carlos Carrasco went 8 2/3 innings against Tampa Bay on July 1, 2015, and Gavin Williams had a no-hitter for 8 1/3 innings last season on Aug. 6 against the New York Mets. Carrasco came within one strike of a no-hitter when Rays left fielder Joey Butler lined a slider on an 0-2 count that just eluded the glove of leaping Cleveland second baseman Jason Kipnis. Juan Soto broke up Williams no-hit bid with a home run to center. Messick faced one batter more than the minimum. He walked leadoff hitter Taylor Ward before retiring the next 15 batters. Ward hit a deep flyball to center field in the third inning that Steven Kwan caught at the wall, and Jose Ramirez made a nice stop on a grounder by Coby Mayo deep in the hole at third to end the fifth. Messick walked Taveras leading off the sixth, but Ward grounded into a double play to end the inning. Ramrez also made a terrific grab in foul territory to retire Samuel Basallo leading off the eighth. This was just Messick's 11th career start at the major league level. He was the 54th overall pick in the 2022 amateur draft out of Florida State and made his big league debut last year. Messick came into the game with a 5-1 career mark and a 2.04 ERA. He was 2-0 with a 0.51 ERA in his first three starts this season. The Guardians backed up Messick with Ramrez's two-run homer in the first and RBI singles by Kwan in the fifth and George Valera in the sixth. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene was in no mood to see skipper Hardik Pandya become the center of criticism after the team suffered its 4th consecutive defeat of the IPL 2026 season.