Real Madrid failed to capitalize on a weakened Barcelona side after losing 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey Thursday at the Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid was the better team with 65% possession but a disappointing own goal gifted Barcelona the first leg. Barcelona wasn’t at its best, …

Soccer fans know what to expect when they hear “El Clasico”.  Blood, sweat and tears between two galactic Superclubs Real Madrid and Barcelona. They face off on Thursday at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semifinals; the first of three games between the two clubs …

Paris-Saint Germain’s Achraf Hakimi is being investigated for rape by French judicial authorities. A woman accused Hakimi of raping her in his home in Boulogne last Saturday while his family was on vacation. The Nanterre prosecutor’s office outside of Paris is leading the investigation. Le Parisien says communication between Hakimi …

Nabil Fekir will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury during Real Betis’ 3-2 win against Elche FC Friday. Fekir had a pair of goals and assists in his 15 appearances for the club this season. The French international will undergo surgery in the next few …

The SEC women’s basketball tournament is set with 14 teams in the SEC looking to reach the final Sunday. The tournament runs from Wednesday through Sunday in Greenville, South Carolina, at the Ben Secours Wellness Arena. https://twitter.com/SEC/status/1630000495497564164 First Round The tournament begins with two first-round showdowns on Wednesday. No. 13 …

Major League Soccer returns Saturday after a three-month break. Defending MLS Cup winners LAFC look to become back-to-back champions, while newcomers St. Louis City SC joins the west to expand the league with a first match against Austin FC. https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1628414179697631232 The new MLS Playoff format has received a lot of …

The Tampa Bay Lighting lost to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Vegas. The Knights 5-4 win extended their unbeaten streak to five games to remain first in the Pacific Division. Tampa Bay head back to the Amalie Arena third in the Atlantic Division. The …

The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions, again, after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 on Sunday. Andy Reid earned his second championship in his 10-year tenure as the Chiefs’ head coach. He has taken the Chiefs to three Super Bowls in five years (2020, 2021, 2023). Reid continues the …

Gators Women’s Tennis conquered Baylor in Waco, Texas, on Sunday afternoon, taking down the Bears 6-1. Ranked No. 18 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s rankings, the Gators (3-1, 0-0 SEC), secured their best victory of the season, so far, against Baylor (6-2, 0-0 Big 12). Doubles Domination The Gators started …