Florida A&M takes on Bethune-Cookman, looks for 4th straight win — and more

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (17-13, 14-3 SWAC) at Florida A&M Rattlers (13-15, 10-7 SWAC)

Tallahassee, Florida; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Florida A&M heads into a matchup with Bethune-Cookman as winners of three straight games.

The Rattlers have gone 7-4 at home. Florida A&M is 2-5 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 14.5 turnovers per game.

The Wildcats are 14-3 in conference matchups. Bethune-Cookman gives up 77.0 points to opponents and has been outscored by 1.4 points per game.

Florida A&M's average of 7.0 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.3 more made shots on average than the 6.7 per game Bethune-Cookman gives up. Bethune-Cookman averages 5.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.1 fewer made shots on average than the 7.0 per game Florida A&M gives up.

The teams square off for the second time this season in SWAC play. Bethune-Cookman won the last meeting 87-83 on Jan. 3. Arterio Morris scored 20 points to help lead the Wildcats to the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jordan Chatman is shooting 37.2% from beyond the arc with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Rattlers, while averaging 9.5 points. Tyler Shirley is averaging 13.8 points and six rebounds over the last 10 games.

Seneca Willoughby is averaging 4.3 points for the Wildcats. Jakobi Heady is averaging 19.7 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rattlers: 5-5, averaging 71.9 points, 33.9 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 7.1 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.3 points per game.

Wildcats: 8-2, averaging 77.6 points, 35.8 rebounds, 13.9 assists, 6.3 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.6 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Sutton believes Steelmen boss Jens Berthel Askou has masterminded one of the campaign's most eye-catching transformations.

Under Askou, Motherwell have set a new club record for clean sheets, shipping fewer goals than elite European sides like Arsenal and Bayern Munich. With Tawanda Maswanhise leading the scoring charts, the side sits fourth in the Premiership, trailing Celtic by just two points.

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Elite clubs are lobbying Uefa to expand the size of Champions League squads to 28, arguing it would reduce the risk of injuries. The calls have come at the highest level of the European game and prompted fears that it would deepen the hoarding of top talent.

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American professional soccer club Chicago Fire Football Club (FC) has commenced construction on a new privately funded football stadium located at The 78 in Chicago’s South Loop.

The club is investing $750m in the facility, making it the first major professional stadium developed in the city in over 30 years.

Representatives from Chicago Fire FC, including owner Joe Mansueto and president Dave Baldwin, attended a groundbreaking event alongside city officials, development partners and community members.

Mansueto said: “This is a historic day for Chicago Fire FC and for the city we are proud to call home. This stadium is about investing in Chicago and creating a world-class home for our fans, players, and community.

“We are fully committed to delivering a venue that reflects the passion of the city and the ambition of this Club.”

The stadium, designed by Gensler, will accommodate over 22,000 spectators and feature a grass playing surface as well as a dedicated section for supporters.

Planners expect the venue to host not only football matches but also concerts, international sporting events and community activities throughout the year.

The site sits on the Chicago River within The 78 development and aims to provide public plazas and outdoor spaces with access to nearby retail and residential areas.

Chicago Fire FC expects to open the stadium in time for the 2028 Major League Soccer season.

Baldwin said: “This groundbreaking represents years of vision, planning, and partnership. From day one, our goal has been to create one of the best sports and entertainment experiences in North America – one that is authentic to Chicago and designed with our fans at the centre. Today is proof that we are delivering on that promise.”

The project forms part of a broader investment plan initiated by Mansueto following his full acquisition of the club in 2019.

Since then, total investment surpasses $1bn and includes projects such as the Endeavor Health Performance Center and an expanded academy programme.

The Endeavor Health Performance Center, which opened in 2025, houses training facilities for both senior and academy teams.

Additionally, the club moved its business operations to Chicago’s Wrigley Building and launched the Dear Chicago Experience Center to showcase future plans for fans and partners.

Development of the new stadium involves collaboration among several firms: Related Midwest leads as master developer; Gensler provides architectural expertise; and Pepper Construction, GMA Construction Group and All Construction Group manage construction.

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Donald Trump has said he does not care whether Iran participate in this summer’s World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The US and Israel began attacking targets in the country on Saturday, with the conflict in the Middle East since spreading to the wider region.

US president Trump told Politico: “I really don’t care. I think Iran is a very badly defeated country. They’re running on fumes.” Iran was the only nation missing from a Fifa planning summit for World Cup participants held this week in Atlanta, deepening questions over whether the country’s team will compete on US soil this summer amid an escalating regional war.