A Miami promoter says Lionel Messi and the Argentine FA left organizers 'burned out of millions' after he skipped two October friendlies. Court documents obtained by TMZ outline a $7M deal and fraud claims.

Javier Mascherano resigned as Inter Miami’s head coach for “personal reasons” on April 14, 2026, months after the MLS Cup win. Guillermo Hoyos will serve as interim while the club reshuffles leadership.

Ohio State is surveying fans on premium seats, club spaces and stadium upgrades as it gauges demand before committing to projects. Fans will weigh in on seating types and amenities.

Dave “Coach Mac” McGinnis, the Titans’ longtime radio analyst and former NFL coach, died April 13 in Nashville at 74. The team released a statement mourning his loss.

A newly installed natural grass pitch at Lumen Field allowed the U.S. women's team to schedule a rare Seattle match, with more than 35,000 tickets already sold. The field swap was driven by the players' contract protections and World Cup upgrades.

The Seattle Storm acquired LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson in a surprise draft‑night trade, sending Marta Suárez and a future second‑rounder to Golden State. The move reshapes Seattle’s rookie class.

TPG has agreed to buy Learfield, the Dallas‑area company that sells multimedia rights, ticketing and NIL services to hundreds of colleges. Industry sources put the price at about $1.8–$2 billion.

The Minnesota Lynx used the No. 2 pick on TCU guard Olivia Miles, a Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Year known for triple‑double performances. Her playmaking will be a new piece for Minnesota.

The Lightning scheduled a Sparkman Wharf pep rally, $5 plaza parties at Thunder Alley and an April 18 pub crawl as part of their first‑round playoff events. Fans can also catch most games on local TV and stream.

LeBron set the tone in the first half as the Lakers closed the regular season 53-29 with a 131-107 win and will host the Rockets in Game 1 on Saturday.

Cleveland State has chosen Bob Dunn to lead the Vikings' women's basketball program, the hire is pending background checks and trustee approval. Dunn returns after prior stints on the staff and at high‑major programs.

Photos of Dianna Russini and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel prompted The Athletic to open an internal review. Russini has been sidelined while editors investigate.

Denver beat San Antonio 128-118 to lock up the No. 3 seed and a first-round date with the Timberwolves, sending the series to Ball Arena. Jokić’s historic season frames the matchup.