Ben Clarke

Former Chelsea star Frank Lampard might continue his managerial journey in MLS. According to a recent report by The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Lampard is currently the favorite to become the new head coach of Charlotte FC. Charlotte FC is looking for a new head coach after firing Christian Lattanzio following the end of the 2023 MLS campaign. Lattanzio was fired...

The Chicago Fire has seen enough from their interim head coach, Frank Klopas, to give him the job on a permanent basis. The Fire announced the news on Tuesday. Klopas took over back in May following the departure of Ezra Hendrickson. In 24 games in charge, the former U.S. international compiled a record of 8-5-11, recording 29 points. Chicago finished...

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Kenny Pickett had surgery to address a high ankle sprain he sustained in Sunday’s 10-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The news was confirmed to reporters by the team’s head coach, Mike Tomlin, on Monday. Pickett picked up the injury in the second quarter of the Cardinals game. According to Tomlin, the surgery will accelerate the...

The Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis will miss the in-season tournament quarterfinal against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Porzingis is still recovering from a left calf strain that he picked up during the Celtics' 113-96 loss to the Orlando Magic on November 24. He has subsequently missed three games. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed that Porzingis will remain on...

The New York Jets are set to release veteran safety Adrian Amos. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, there was a mutual desire from both sides to part ways. Amos will land on waivers once his release gets officially confirmed. If unclaimed, he will become a free agent and get an opportunity to sign with a team of his linking. https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1730994353525735893 The...

The New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. is expected to be sidelined for between four and six weeks due to reaggravating a right rib fracture. The forward initially injured his ankle during the preseason, resulting in his missing four games. He missed the Pelicans' 124-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers due to illness. During his 14 appearances this season,...

The New York Jets’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers is continuing his unprecedented recovery from the Achilles injury he suffered in the season opener against the Buffalo Bills. Rodgers, only 11 weeks removed from what was supposed to be a season-ending surgery, returned to Jets’ practice on Wednesday. Rodgers practiced in a limited capacity, but the move opens a 21-day window in...

The Miami Dolphins are adding depth to their defense following linebacker Jaelan Phillips’ season-ending injury. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Dolphins agreed to a deal with veteran pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul. Pierre-Paul will join the Dolphins after recently spending time on the New Orleans Saints practice squad. The three-time Pro Bowler played in one game this season, recording...

All-Pro corner Marcus Peters’ time with the Las Vegas Raiders has come to an end. According to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, Peters was informed by the Raiders on Monday that he is being released. Peters will now be placed on waivers while the Raiders save $1.5 million that the veteran was on pace to make. https://twitter.com/VicTafur/status/1729201992323780684 After spending a better part of...

Free agent right-hander Kenta Maeda agreed to a two-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, sources familiar with the matter revealed. The contract is believed to be worth $24 million. Looking to revive his career after having Tommy John surgery, Maeda posted a 4.23 ERA in 104⅓ innings with 117 strikeouts and 28 walks during his time with the Minnesota Twins....