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Lionel Messi admitted his pain is "immense" following Argentina's 1-0 extra-time World Cup final loss to Spain. Manager Lionel Scaloni left his press conference in tears, casting doubt on his return.

The SEC officially moves to a demanding nine-game conference schedule this year as six new head coaches take the podium in Tampa.

Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers has arrived at Stamford Bridge for his medical, finalizing a £117 million transfer that makes him the most expensive British player in history.

New Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa is attempting to raid Real Madrid for Franco Mastantuono and Gonzalo García to immediately replace Raúl Jiménez.

Parker Messick and Freddy Peralta are headlining the Week 18 two-start pitching targets. Messick enters the slate hot off a scoreless All-Star Game appearance, while Peralta brings a 9.3 K/9 ceiling.

Godolphin's 375,000-guineas gelding Castlemont makes his racing debut tonight at Windsor at 6:50 PM BST. The full brother to Champion Stakes winner Bay Bridge faces a deeply competitive maiden field.