Mariana Salaverria

I am a simple Wisconsin Womens: I love beer and sports.

The inevitability of Haaland, Everton’s new weakness, Fulham’s Arsenal connections – Data column

The inevitability of Haaland, Everton’s new weakness, Fulham’s Arsenal connections – Data column

Three down, 35 to go. An international break is upon us just as the Premier League was clicking into gear. On Saturday, Arsenal dropped points at home for the first time since mid-April, Manchester City continued a 12-game winning streak and we were treated to the latest comeback from two goals down in Premier League […]

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Mercedes F1’s Andrea Kimi Antonelli prepares to succeed, not replace, Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes F1’s Andrea Kimi Antonelli prepares to succeed, not replace, Lewis Hamilton

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula 1. Sign up here to receive the Prime Tire newsletter in your inbox every Monday and Friday. MONZA, Italy — Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s Formula One practice debut was over nearly as quickly as it started. The 18-year-old driver topped the timesheets early during first practice ahead of the

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Ten bold NFL 2024 season predictions: Packers win NFC North, but Caleb Williams for MVP?

Ten bold NFL 2024 season predictions: Packers win NFC North, but Caleb Williams for MVP?

The 2024 NFL regular season opens Thursday, and after another intriguing offseason, we finally will begin to see how all of the hirings, signings and draft selections will pan out. But why wait? I’m peering into my crystal ball and delivering 10 bold predictions for the season. Strike up the debates. Tell me I’m crazy.

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How tennis couples like ‘Tsitsidosa’ navigate what it’s like to date a tennis player

How tennis couples like ‘Tsitsidosa’ navigate what it’s like to date a tennis player

Follow live coverage of Day 7 at the 2024 US Open NEW YORK — In the late afternoon sunshine Friday, spectators were forced to stand in the bleachers of a packed Court 11 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre. Outside, more queued to get in. Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe, two superstars of

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49ers’ Ricky Pearsall released from hospital after being shot, did not require surgery: Source

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall released from hospital after being shot, did not require surgery: Source

One day after San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in San Francisco, the rookie was released from the hospital Sunday afternoon, the team announced. Pearsall did not require surgery and remained awake and lucid during his hospital stay, according to a league source. His family was in the

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Why the Premier League transfer window is messier than ever

Why the Premier League transfer window is messier than ever

At Premier League HQ, it wasn’t just the summer transfer window that closed on Friday evening. There was also a deadline to apply for two senior positions in the legal department as — to quote from the job spec — “the scope and complexity of the league’s financial regulations continues to evolve”. That is an

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Stephane Veilleux on road to recovery after life-threatening car crash: ‘There is no room for self-pity’

Stephane Veilleux on road to recovery after life-threatening car crash: ‘There is no room for self-pity’

EDINA, Minn. — Dropped off at the front of Tavern 23, Stephane Veilleux walks in and looks for a familiar face in one of the booths. After spotting one across the restaurant, he approaches and says, “Bring it in,” before exchanging an extremely delicate hug. “Shocking, huh?” he says. Indeed. The strong-skating, hard-hitting blue-collar forward

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Mandel’s Final Thoughts: Clemson’s mini-dynasty is over, and that’s only part of ACC’s angst

Mandel’s Final Thoughts: Clemson’s mini-dynasty is over, and that’s only part of ACC’s angst

And now, 17 Final Thoughts from the first three days of Week 1. (Apologies, LSU and USC, I just couldn’t wait.) 1. So, what was your “We’re not in Kansas, anymore” moment of the first full weekend of New World College Football? For me, it was turning on Friday night’s TCU-Stanford game, seeing an ACC

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Karolina Muchova and Naomi Osaka’s U.S. Opens, and a blessing for women’s tennis

Karolina Muchova and Naomi Osaka’s U.S. Opens, and a blessing for women’s tennis

Follow live coverage of Day 7 at the 2024 US Open NEW YORK — Karolina Muchova already had shot of the tournament sewn up when she produced a contender for the best performance of the U.S. Open so far. Muchova’s 6-3, 7-6(5) win over Naomi Osaka Thursday night was a masterclass of variety and shotmaking.

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Five things we learned about the College Football Playoff race in Week 1

Five things we learned about the College Football Playoff race in Week 1

The first full Saturday of the college football season is in the books, and the College Football Playoff race is already top of mind. Yes, it’s only one week of games. Yes, we always overreact to Week 1. Yes, there’s a ton of football still to be played. But it’s impossible to ignore the new

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