Great Britain's Nate Eaton greeted Team USA pitcher Tarik Skubal with a home run on the first pitch of the game Saturday night, as the defending American League Cy Young Award winner made his only start of the World Baseball Classic in Houston.

United States defender Sergio Dest limped off with an apparent hamstring injury during PSV Eindhoven's 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch league on Saturday, putting him in doubt for the national team's upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Portugal. Dest grabbed his left hamstring and screamed in pain while covering his eyes after tumbling in his own penalty area chasing Alkmaars Wouter Goes in the second half. The fullback was substituted in the 57th minute, leaving the field with the assistance of two medical staff, unable to put weight on his left leg. "He landed on the ground after a full sprint and grabbed his hamstring. Thats usually not good news," PSV coach Peter Bosz said. The U.S. hosts Belgium on March 28 and Portugal on April 1 in warmup matches for the World Cup, which it is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada in June and July. Dest, 25, has two goals in 37 international appearances and started all four U.S. matches at the 2022 World Cup. He joined PSV from Barcelona but was sidelined for nearly 11 months after tearing an ACL in April 2024, missing that year's Copa America. If Dest is unable to play at the World Cup, Juventus defender Tim Weah who is on loan at Marseille could slot in at right back. Alex Freeman and Joe Scally are also potential options. Fellow American Ricardo Pepi scored PSVs winner from close range in the 86th. It was his 10th league goal this season and 13th over 26 games in all competitions. Reporting by The Associated Press.

Faced with the possibility of losing Quay Walker in free agency, the Packers sent DT Colby Wooden to the Colts in exchange for LB Zaire Franklin.

Wrexham are looking to get promoted to the Premier League, but their FA Cup loss to Chelsea gives them a reminder of what they will expect should they get promoted.

Lionel Messi scored in the 27th minute, and Inter Miami held on for a 2-1 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night in front of 72,026 at the home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens. With interest in Messi obviously high, the game was held in downtown Baltimore instead of at D.C. United's smaller venue in Washington. Messi gave many fans what they came to see when he put Inter Miami (2-1-0) ahead 2-0 in the first half. Rodrigo De Paul also scored for the defending MLS Cup champions. Tai Baribo pulled United (1-2-0) within one in the 75th minute, but D.C. was unable to equalize. [SOCCER: Top 5 MLS Storylines: Messi Eyes Repeat, USA Players Seek World Cup Spots] It was an eventful week for Messi and his team, which visited the White House on Thursday. Inter Miami opened the scoring in the 17th minute when De Paul collected the ball about 15 yards from the goal and struck a shot into the far side of the net. Messi then scored his third goal of the young MLS season, slipping behind the D.C. defense to receive Mateo Silvetti's pass, then flicking the ball with one touch past goalie Sean Johnson. Inter Miami has won two straight since dropping its league opener 3-0 to Los Angeles FC. D.C. United broke through in the second half. Jackson Hopkins' shot forced a save, and Baribo put away the rebound. Next, Inter Miami faces Nashville on Wednesday night in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and D.C. United faces Chicago on Saturday night. Reporting by The Associated Press.

Phil Parkinson said Wrexham's next target is to make games against Chelsea a regular occasion in the Premier League after the EFL Championship team exited the FA Cup with a 4-2 fifth-round defeat against the FIFA Club World Cup winners.

Brett Okamoto, Andreas Hale and Jeff Wagenheim relay results and live analysis from UFC 326 in Las Vegas.

Braves star Ozzie Albies slugged a walkoff 3-run home run on Saturday to lead the Netherlands to a dramatic win over Nicaragua at the World Baseball Classic.

Olympic figure skating gold medalist Alysa Liu has withdrawn from the world championships later this month.

Tottenham are on pace for Premier League relegation despite spending lots of cash.

Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 National League teams.

The Astros have signed veteran catcher Christian Vzquez to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training.

Miami (Ohio) finished the regular season as the only unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, winning 110-108 in overtime over Ohio.

The BMF belt is up for grabs in the main event on Saturday night.

The Tar Heels will miss their star freshman as the stakes rise, but his draft stock shouldn't plummet.

Baltimore had to give up two first-round picks to get him, but Crosby can dominate in the Ravens' defense.

The star freshman has led teams to championships throughout his basketball career.

Celtics star Jayson Tatum said he felt anxious in his first game in 298 days but was able to relax and finished with 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a 120-100 win over the Mavs.

Tottenham Hotspur could replace manager Igor Tudor soon, while Barcelona eye Spurs' most promising young defender. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Victor Wembanyama said he had "zero left" physically but was all smiles after the Spurs overcame a 25-point deficit to stun the Clippers 116-112 on Friday night.

The Bears found a new starting center, acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, a source told ESPN.

President Donald Trump on Friday said he will write an executive order within a week that will "solve all of the problems" brought forth in an unprecedented meeting at the White House to address the future of college sports.

Is Baltimore a contender? What's next for Las Vegas? Answering six questions about the Maxx Crosby trade.

No. 5 Vanderbilt's slim hopes for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament all but ended with Friday night's 89-78 defeat to Ole Miss, a loss that included head coach Shea Ralph getting ejected for arguing with officials in the fourth quarter.

Robert Lewandowski has finally opened up on his future at Barcelona as his current contract at Camp Nou nears its expiry date, sparking intense speculation across the footballing world. The 37-year-old has seen his playing time reduced under Hansi Flick this season, and says he is taking a patient and calculated approach to his next professional step. Patience over pressure "What is good is that I don't have pressure," Lewandowski explained in a new interview with Sky Sports. "At 30 or a few years [younger], this kind of feeling is going to be different... But in this moment, I don't have to know. I have patience. I'll give myself around three months to decide what I want to do. Me, just me." New challenge in MLS on the cards? Despite his contentment in La Liga, the veteran has been heavily linked with a move to Major League Soccer. Reports suggest the Chicago Fire are leading the chase to sign him on a free transfer. Reflecting on past near-transfers, including a move to Blackburn ruined by a volcanic ash cloud and interest from legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, Lewandowski added: "At that time, when I was at Dortmund, they wouldn't let me go... but in the end, OK, I'm very happy with my career!" Tough season for Lewandowski Lewandowski scored 42 goals in all competitions for Barcelona last season, but has just 14 to his name so far this term. Ferran Torres has emerged as Flick's first choice option through the middle, with Lewandowski restricted to just 10 starts in La Liga, and it has been suggested he is shpwing signs of decline. What comes next? Lewandowski will hope for some more minutes when Barca take on Athletic Club in their next La Liga game this weekend. Focus will then turn to the first leg of their round of 16 Champions League tie against Newcastle, with Flick's side still in the hunt for a domestic and European double that could serve as the perfect send-off for Lewandowski if he does decide to move on in the summer.

WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart said Friday that the letter to players' union executive director Terri Jackson earlier this week was intended to "get the entire [executive committee] back on track" to get the best CBA possible.

Pittsburgh forward Evgeni Malkin has been suspended five games for slashing Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game between the Penguins and Sabres.

The final week was a fun one, with some late shockers. Here's who feels great now -- and who might not.

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Dallas Center-Grimes' Ava Smid caught fire at the game's conclusion to avoid elimination and punch their ticket to the state title game.