Messi sits out as Miami keeps playoff push alive

FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta was named MLS MVP on Monday, becoming the first player in the club’s history to earn the honor.

A pitch-invading dog gave ground staff the runaround after the slippery canine stole the ball and charged around the pitch in a Mexican second-tier game between Alebrijes de Oaxaca and Dorados de Sinaloa on Wednesday.

Sunday’s clash with Liverpool is Mikel Arteta’s chance to show that Arsenal can be Man City’s main title challengers once Jürgen Klopp leaves Anfield.