Real Madrid’s Luka Modric becomes part-owner at ‘incredible’ Swansea | Swansea City

The Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has acquired a minority stake in Swansea. The 39-year-old Croatia captain, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has made his first foray into football ownership after being attracted by the “exciting opportunity” on offer in south Wales. “Swansea has a strong identity, an incredible … Read more

Star-in-waiting Paige Bueckers taken by Dallas with No 1 pick in WNBA draft | Dallas Wings

Paige Bueckers became the latest UConn standout to go first overall in the WNBA draft on Monday night as the Dallas Wings selected the 23-year-old guard before several hundred spectators at the Shed in New York City. Her selection capped a dominant final season at Connecticut and marked the start of an eagerly anticipated professional … Read more

JD Vance fumbles Ohio State’s national title trophy during White House visit | College football

JD Vance ended the Ohio State football team’s visit to the White House on Monday by fumbling the team’s national championship trophy. After laudatory speeches by Donald Trump, Buckeyes coach Ryan Day and Vance on the South Lawn, the vice-president – an Ohio State graduate – tried to lift the trophy. He didn’t appear to … Read more