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Dodger Blue
11 months ago
LA Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani Free Agency Rumors: Dodgers & Padres 'Co-Favorites'

With just over five months until the start of the MLB offseason, all eyes are on Shohei Ohtani and whether he will become a free agent as expected.The two-way star is in the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Angels and largely has dodged questions about his future.However, the consensus around the league is Ohtani will test the open market and spark one of the most anticipated bidding wars in sports history.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts: 'Too Much Emphasis' On Dodgers Closer Role

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the top records in the National League but some of their early-season struggles and recent losses are directly traced to a bullpen group that typically has been an area of strength for the team.In recent seasons, the Dodgers bullpen has been regarded as a unit that possesses a number of quality and versatile options.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Julio Urias: Dodgers 'Laugh Best' After Padres Troll Clayton Kershaw

The Los Angeles Dodgers returned to the site of last year's postseason heartbreak and took two of three from the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.The latest matchup had a playoff-like feel to it as well, with sell-out crowds for all three games.San Diego won the series opener and trolled L.A. by displaying a photo of Clayton Kershaw crying on the scoreboard in left field.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Julio Urias: Dodgers 'Laugh Best' After Padres Troll Clayton Kershaw

The Los Angeles Dodgers returned to the site of last year's postseason heartbreak and took two of three from the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.The latest matchup had a playoff-like feel to it as well, with sell-out crowds for all three games.San Diego won the series opener and trolled L.A. by displaying a photo of Clayton Kershaw crying on the scoreboard in left field.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Will Smith: Padres-Dodgers Series Like 'Postseason Games'

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are widely considered two of the top teams in baseball and expected to be part a close race in the National League West.While L.A. has historically given the Padres a lot of trouble, that changed in the past year during the postseason as San Diego advanced by eliminating the Dodgers from the NL Division Series.
Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Could Dodgers Trade Chris Taylor? Urias Extension? Future at 3B and More | DN Mailbag

The new season is finally officially here and we're ready to talk about your Los Angeles Dodgers all the way through another National League West division crown and beyond!This season at Dodgers Nation, we're excited to bring back our "DNmailbag" after a long hiatus.Keep an eye out for your opportunity to ask questions on our Twitter page (check the hashtag #DNmailbag), on our Facebook Group (@officialdodgersnation), or on our YouTube Community page.
Dodger Blue
11 months ago
LA Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani Free Agency Rumors: Dodgers & Padres 'Co-Favorites'

With just over five months until the start of the MLB offseason, all eyes are on Shohei Ohtani and whether he will become a free agent as expected.The two-way star is in the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Angels and largely has dodged questions about his future.However, the consensus around the league is Ohtani will test the open market and spark one of the most anticipated bidding wars in sports history.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts: 'Too Much Emphasis' On Dodgers Closer Role

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the top records in the National League but some of their early-season struggles and recent losses are directly traced to a bullpen group that typically has been an area of strength for the team.In recent seasons, the Dodgers bullpen has been regarded as a unit that possesses a number of quality and versatile options.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Julio Urias: Dodgers 'Laugh Best' After Padres Troll Clayton Kershaw

The Los Angeles Dodgers returned to the site of last year's postseason heartbreak and took two of three from the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.The latest matchup had a playoff-like feel to it as well, with sell-out crowds for all three games.San Diego won the series opener and trolled L.A. by displaying a photo of Clayton Kershaw crying on the scoreboard in left field.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Julio Urias: Dodgers 'Laugh Best' After Padres Troll Clayton Kershaw

The Los Angeles Dodgers returned to the site of last year's postseason heartbreak and took two of three from the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.The latest matchup had a playoff-like feel to it as well, with sell-out crowds for all three games.San Diego won the series opener and trolled L.A. by displaying a photo of Clayton Kershaw crying on the scoreboard in left field.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Will Smith: Padres-Dodgers Series Like 'Postseason Games'

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are widely considered two of the top teams in baseball and expected to be part a close race in the National League West.While L.A. has historically given the Padres a lot of trouble, that changed in the past year during the postseason as San Diego advanced by eliminating the Dodgers from the NL Division Series.
Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Could Dodgers Trade Chris Taylor? Urias Extension? Future at 3B and More | DN Mailbag

The new season is finally officially here and we're ready to talk about your Los Angeles Dodgers all the way through another National League West division crown and beyond!This season at Dodgers Nation, we're excited to bring back our "DNmailbag" after a long hiatus.Keep an eye out for your opportunity to ask questions on our Twitter page (check the hashtag #DNmailbag), on our Facebook Group (@officialdodgersnation), or on our YouTube Community page.
morelos-angeles-dodgers
#consistently
All U Can Heat
1 year ago
Miami Heat

3 Miami Heat players who definitely shouldn't be back next season

Following an absolutely incredible playoff run that ended in an NBA Finals loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Miami Heat enter an offseason full of questions regarding the construction of their roster.Honestly, the fact that the Heat made it as far as they did with the way the team is built should be considered a massive accomplishment.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins reportedly 'exploring' what they need to do to keep Tyler Bertuzzi

Bruins Bertuzzi is set to become a free agent while the Bruins don't have much cap space.In an offseason where the Bruins will have to decide whether to keep or part ways with several key players, it appears Tyler Bertuzzi falls in the "like to keep" column.Bertuzzi is set to become a free agent in less than a month, but "Boston is exploring what it needs to do to keep" him, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Friday.
All U Can Heat
1 year ago
Miami Heat

3 Miami Heat players who definitely shouldn't be back next season

Following an absolutely incredible playoff run that ended in an NBA Finals loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Miami Heat enter an offseason full of questions regarding the construction of their roster.Honestly, the fact that the Heat made it as far as they did with the way the team is built should be considered a massive accomplishment.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins reportedly 'exploring' what they need to do to keep Tyler Bertuzzi

Bruins Bertuzzi is set to become a free agent while the Bruins don't have much cap space.In an offseason where the Bruins will have to decide whether to keep or part ways with several key players, it appears Tyler Bertuzzi falls in the "like to keep" column.Bertuzzi is set to become a free agent in less than a month, but "Boston is exploring what it needs to do to keep" him, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Friday.
moreconsistently
#years
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

FS1 Host pitches laughably bad Boston Celtics proposal for Chris Paul

Colin Cowherd, the host of The Herd on Fox Sports 1, proposed a trade involving the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns on his show Thursday afternoon.Cowherd's trade proposal involved the Celtics sending starting point guard Marcus Smart to the Suns for Chris Paul.The proposal is a laughably bad one, and the Cs should not listen to Cowherd under any circumstance.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Wolfsburg still have a bright future despite UEFA Women's Champions League defeat

1. Wolfsburg have a promising future despite their Champions League defeat against Barcelona. The club's young squad has shown great potential and is capable of competing with the best teams in Europe.
2. Wolfsburg have invested heavily in their team and have developed a strong core of players who are capable of competing at the highest level. The club has also implemented a successful youth system which has produced some of the most talented footballers in the world.
3. Wolfsburg's defeat [ more ]
Bitter and Blue
1 year ago
Manchester City

Gut Feelings: Manchester City v Manchester United - FA Cup Final

I absolutely love the FA Cup final and this year, it's a golden opportunity to stick it to the Stretford Rangers.They want to stop our treble bid at all costs, and that's a concern.Not because they might beat us, which they won't, but whether some of our top players can come through unscathed before the CL final.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

A look back at Craig Kimbrel's dominance as the Atlanta Braves closer

Craig Kimbrel just notched his 400 th career save against his former team, the Atlanta Braves.With this happening, what better time than look back and remember how truly dominate he was when he played for the Braves?Kimbrel started his career in the majors on May 7 th in 2010.He only pitched 20.2 innings that season, but was very good with an ERA of 0.44, 1.53 FIP, and 17.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Television

30 Shows to Watch This Summer

This summer, there's nothing so new on television as something old.Series are emerging two years (The Witcher), four (Black Mirror), eight (Justified: Primeval City), 10 (Futurama) and 25 (The Full Monty) after you last had to think about them or the works from which they have been spun off.On the other hand, it's also a bountiful summer for newer favorites, full of the second or third or fourth seasons of popular or praiseworthy (sometimes both) recent shows like The Bear, Heartstopper, How to With John Wilson, Never Have I Ever, Only Murders in the Building, Physical, Reservation Dogs and Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals hire Spencer Carbery as their next head coach

Spencer Carbery is 41, not much older than Washington's captain, Alex Ovechkin.(Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images) Comment Gift Article The Washington Capitals on Tuesday named Spencer Carbery as their next head coach, tapping one of the NHL's top rising assistants to lead the franchise back to relevancy after it missed the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons this spring.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

FS1 Host pitches laughably bad Boston Celtics proposal for Chris Paul

Colin Cowherd, the host of The Herd on Fox Sports 1, proposed a trade involving the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns on his show Thursday afternoon.Cowherd's trade proposal involved the Celtics sending starting point guard Marcus Smart to the Suns for Chris Paul.The proposal is a laughably bad one, and the Cs should not listen to Cowherd under any circumstance.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Wolfsburg still have a bright future despite UEFA Women's Champions League defeat

1. Wolfsburg have a promising future despite their Champions League defeat against Barcelona. The club's young squad has shown great potential and is capable of competing with the best teams in Europe.
2. Wolfsburg have invested heavily in their team and have developed a strong core of players who are capable of competing at the highest level. The club has also implemented a successful youth system which has produced some of the most talented footballers in the world.
3. Wolfsburg's defeat [ more ]
Bitter and Blue
1 year ago
Manchester City

Gut Feelings: Manchester City v Manchester United - FA Cup Final

I absolutely love the FA Cup final and this year, it's a golden opportunity to stick it to the Stretford Rangers.They want to stop our treble bid at all costs, and that's a concern.Not because they might beat us, which they won't, but whether some of our top players can come through unscathed before the CL final.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

A look back at Craig Kimbrel's dominance as the Atlanta Braves closer

Craig Kimbrel just notched his 400 th career save against his former team, the Atlanta Braves.With this happening, what better time than look back and remember how truly dominate he was when he played for the Braves?Kimbrel started his career in the majors on May 7 th in 2010.He only pitched 20.2 innings that season, but was very good with an ERA of 0.44, 1.53 FIP, and 17.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Television

30 Shows to Watch This Summer

This summer, there's nothing so new on television as something old.Series are emerging two years (The Witcher), four (Black Mirror), eight (Justified: Primeval City), 10 (Futurama) and 25 (The Full Monty) after you last had to think about them or the works from which they have been spun off.On the other hand, it's also a bountiful summer for newer favorites, full of the second or third or fourth seasons of popular or praiseworthy (sometimes both) recent shows like The Bear, Heartstopper, How to With John Wilson, Never Have I Ever, Only Murders in the Building, Physical, Reservation Dogs and Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals hire Spencer Carbery as their next head coach

Spencer Carbery is 41, not much older than Washington's captain, Alex Ovechkin.(Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images) Comment Gift Article The Washington Capitals on Tuesday named Spencer Carbery as their next head coach, tapping one of the NHL's top rising assistants to lead the franchise back to relevancy after it missed the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons this spring.
moreyears
#boston-celtics
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Wyc Grousbeck stepping in shows Boston Celtics have no leadership

The Athletic released a story on June 1 that had quite the Boston Celtics behind-the-scenes postseason nugget.Jared Weiss and Jay King reported that Cs Owner, Wyc Grousbeck, stepped in after the teams' embarrassing defeat in Game 3 against the Miami Heat.Grousbeck chewed out the team and called them out for being the gutless losers that they are.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Analyst slams Stephen A. Smith's reasoning for why he believes Boston Celtics extended Joe Mazzulla prematurely

NESN's Keagan Stiefel, like many of us, couldn't believe Stephen A. Smith's reckless spewing on the February 24 edition of ESPN First Take when it comes to his opinion that the Boston Celtics promoted interim head coach Joe Mazzulla to the permanent head coach prematurely.Smith believes that the Celtics organization should've waited to see if Mazzulla could make the necessary adjustments in the postseason to warrant being the full-time coach - referencing potential matchups against Mike Budenholzer and Doc Rivers as major hurdles Mazzulla has yet to clear.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Wyc Grousbeck stepping in shows Boston Celtics have no leadership

The Athletic released a story on June 1 that had quite the Boston Celtics behind-the-scenes postseason nugget.Jared Weiss and Jay King reported that Cs Owner, Wyc Grousbeck, stepped in after the teams' embarrassing defeat in Game 3 against the Miami Heat.Grousbeck chewed out the team and called them out for being the gutless losers that they are.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Analyst slams Stephen A. Smith's reasoning for why he believes Boston Celtics extended Joe Mazzulla prematurely

NESN's Keagan Stiefel, like many of us, couldn't believe Stephen A. Smith's reckless spewing on the February 24 edition of ESPN First Take when it comes to his opinion that the Boston Celtics promoted interim head coach Joe Mazzulla to the permanent head coach prematurely.Smith believes that the Celtics organization should've waited to see if Mazzulla could make the necessary adjustments in the postseason to warrant being the full-time coach - referencing potential matchups against Mike Budenholzer and Doc Rivers as major hurdles Mazzulla has yet to clear.
moreboston-celtics
#back
MLB Trade Rumors
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: Steele, First Base, Astros/Angels

As the calendar flips to June, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:
1. Steele to undergo MRI: Cubs left-hander Justin Steele exited yesterday's start against the Rays after throwing three perfect innings due to what the team has labeled "forearm tightness."
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Dortmund close on first Bundesliga title in 11 years

Dortmund are two points clear of Bayern Munich at the top as they go into the final game of the season.Bayern head to Cologne needing a win, coupled with a draw or defeat for Dortmund, to hand them an 11th successive German top-flight title."We cannot allow this to be taken from us," said Dortmund sports director Sebastian Kehl.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

What is wrong with A.J. Minter?

There is no doubt about it, the 2022 Atlanta Braves leader in relief pitcher fWAR is struggling this year.A.J. Minter currently sits at 7.36 ERA while being second on the Braves' roster in innings pitched for relievers (22.0 at the time of this writing).So, what is going on, and can Minter turn things around?
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool linked with ambitious summer move for 52 million Bundesliga star

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing the Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich.According to a report from the Spanish publication Marca, the 28-year-old German midfielder will be available for a fee of around 60 million (52m) this summer and the Reds are not the only English club looking to sign him.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool could be tempted into selling 25-year-old star but only if good offer arrives

This summer is a big one for Liverpool as they look to get back to competing at the top of the Premier League table and Jurgen Klopp is targeting midfielders and a centre-back throughout the upcoming transfer window.Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate will likely be the Reds' starting pair next season and there is potential that Joel Matip could leave the Merseyside club over the summer.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Morning Skate: Words

It is Wednesday, my dudes.Hopefully you're having a decent week thus far.The Bruins held what is likely their last 2023 post-mortem yesterday, with Don Sweeney, Cam Neely, Jim Montgomery, and Charlie Jacobs addressing the media.It went about how you'd expect: disappointment, surprise, lack of execution, etc.
MLB Trade Rumors
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: Steele, First Base, Astros/Angels

As the calendar flips to June, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:
1. Steele to undergo MRI: Cubs left-hander Justin Steele exited yesterday's start against the Rays after throwing three perfect innings due to what the team has labeled "forearm tightness."
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Dortmund close on first Bundesliga title in 11 years

Dortmund are two points clear of Bayern Munich at the top as they go into the final game of the season.Bayern head to Cologne needing a win, coupled with a draw or defeat for Dortmund, to hand them an 11th successive German top-flight title."We cannot allow this to be taken from us," said Dortmund sports director Sebastian Kehl.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

What is wrong with A.J. Minter?

There is no doubt about it, the 2022 Atlanta Braves leader in relief pitcher fWAR is struggling this year.A.J. Minter currently sits at 7.36 ERA while being second on the Braves' roster in innings pitched for relievers (22.0 at the time of this writing).So, what is going on, and can Minter turn things around?
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool linked with ambitious summer move for 52 million Bundesliga star

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing the Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich.According to a report from the Spanish publication Marca, the 28-year-old German midfielder will be available for a fee of around 60 million (52m) this summer and the Reds are not the only English club looking to sign him.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool could be tempted into selling 25-year-old star but only if good offer arrives

This summer is a big one for Liverpool as they look to get back to competing at the top of the Premier League table and Jurgen Klopp is targeting midfielders and a centre-back throughout the upcoming transfer window.Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate will likely be the Reds' starting pair next season and there is potential that Joel Matip could leave the Merseyside club over the summer.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Morning Skate: Words

It is Wednesday, my dudes.Hopefully you're having a decent week thus far.The Bruins held what is likely their last 2023 post-mortem yesterday, with Don Sweeney, Cam Neely, Jim Montgomery, and Charlie Jacobs addressing the media.It went about how you'd expect: disappointment, surprise, lack of execution, etc.
moreback
#responsible
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

Lakers have reportedly had 'internal discussions' about trading for Trae Young

Any thoughts of rest for the weary were pretty quickly tossed out the window barely hours after the conclusion of the Lakers loss in Game 4 to the Nuggets on Monday.LeBron James was responsible for that as anyone with discussion of a potential retirement, immediately tossing a level of uncertainty into the team's offseason plans.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees 0, Nationals 3: Cortes, Volpe play well, offense goes quiet

Spring training is dead!Long live spring training!It wrapped up in a 3-0 loss at Nationals Park, but what's most important is that everyone escaped the finale with their health intact.Oh, and Nestor Cortes was sharp along the way.Although he failed to record a strikeout, Cortes looked like he won't miss much of a beat when the games actually count the next time he pitches, allowing just two hits and a walk across four innings.
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

Lakers have reportedly had 'internal discussions' about trading for Trae Young

Any thoughts of rest for the weary were pretty quickly tossed out the window barely hours after the conclusion of the Lakers loss in Game 4 to the Nuggets on Monday.LeBron James was responsible for that as anyone with discussion of a potential retirement, immediately tossing a level of uncertainty into the team's offseason plans.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees 0, Nationals 3: Cortes, Volpe play well, offense goes quiet

Spring training is dead!Long live spring training!It wrapped up in a 3-0 loss at Nationals Park, but what's most important is that everyone escaped the finale with their health intact.Oh, and Nestor Cortes was sharp along the way.Although he failed to record a strikeout, Cortes looked like he won't miss much of a beat when the games actually count the next time he pitches, allowing just two hits and a walk across four innings.
moreresponsible
#premier-league
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Aubameyang announces Gabon retirement U-turn

Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is to return to the Gabon side a year after announcing his international retirement.The forward said the return was prompted by a meeting with the African country's president Ali Bongo Ondimba."(I) listened to the wise words he said to me as a father talking to his son," Aubameyang posted on Instagram.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
English Premier League

"Learn from it" - Mikel Arteta gives Arsenal fans hope with Premier League title belief

The past month has been a tough one for Arsenal's title hopes but manager Mikel Arteta still believes the Gunners can win the Premier League.Arsenal had a healthy lead at the top of the League heading into April but draws against Liverpool, West Ham and Southampton, as well as a defeat to title rivals Man City, has seen the Manchester club overtake the North London side as favourites to win England's top division.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Manchester City

Liverpool contest Manchester City decision to cut visiting fans allocation

Liverpool have challenged Manchester City and the Premier League over their reduced ticket allocation for their forthcoming trip to the Etihad Stadium.The visitors have been restricted to 2,382 tickets for the 1 April lunchtime kick-off, down by almost 500 on the previous post-Covid levels.Prior to the pandemic, Liverpool's allocation was more than 3,000.
Bitter and Blue
1 year ago
Manchester City

Manchester City v Newcastle United - The Opposition

Manchester City welcome a rejuvenated Newcastle United to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday lunchtime, eager to gain the three points that will keep pace with leaders Arsenal.City fell five points behind the Gunners on Wednesday as Arsenal thrashed Everton 4-0 in their game in hand, and the blues now have to once again play catch up if they are to secure a third successive league title.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
English Premier League

Arsenal plotting Emile Smith Rowe sale in the summer

Arsenal are reportedly looking to raise funds through sales at the end of the season and they have identified a number of players who could be moved on during the summer transfer window.According to a report from Calciomercato, Emile Smith Rowe is likely to be sold at the end of the season.The 22-year-old was regarded as one of the most talented young players to have come out of the Arsenal Academy in recent seasons and his departure will certainly come as a surprise.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
English Premier League

The dates Arsenal could win the 2022/23 Premier League title

Sitting atop of the Premier League table with just a third of the season to play, the question of Arsenal's title credentials is so familiar that Mikel Arteta can't even be bothered to repeat himself."You know my answer," was the response Arsenal's manager offered when quizzed once again about whether the Gunners were title favourites.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Aubameyang announces Gabon retirement U-turn

Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is to return to the Gabon side a year after announcing his international retirement.The forward said the return was prompted by a meeting with the African country's president Ali Bongo Ondimba."(I) listened to the wise words he said to me as a father talking to his son," Aubameyang posted on Instagram.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
English Premier League

"Learn from it" - Mikel Arteta gives Arsenal fans hope with Premier League title belief

The past month has been a tough one for Arsenal's title hopes but manager Mikel Arteta still believes the Gunners can win the Premier League.Arsenal had a healthy lead at the top of the League heading into April but draws against Liverpool, West Ham and Southampton, as well as a defeat to title rivals Man City, has seen the Manchester club overtake the North London side as favourites to win England's top division.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Manchester City

Liverpool contest Manchester City decision to cut visiting fans allocation

Liverpool have challenged Manchester City and the Premier League over their reduced ticket allocation for their forthcoming trip to the Etihad Stadium.The visitors have been restricted to 2,382 tickets for the 1 April lunchtime kick-off, down by almost 500 on the previous post-Covid levels.Prior to the pandemic, Liverpool's allocation was more than 3,000.
Bitter and Blue
1 year ago
Manchester City

Manchester City v Newcastle United - The Opposition

Manchester City welcome a rejuvenated Newcastle United to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday lunchtime, eager to gain the three points that will keep pace with leaders Arsenal.City fell five points behind the Gunners on Wednesday as Arsenal thrashed Everton 4-0 in their game in hand, and the blues now have to once again play catch up if they are to secure a third successive league title.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
English Premier League

Arsenal plotting Emile Smith Rowe sale in the summer

Arsenal are reportedly looking to raise funds through sales at the end of the season and they have identified a number of players who could be moved on during the summer transfer window.According to a report from Calciomercato, Emile Smith Rowe is likely to be sold at the end of the season.The 22-year-old was regarded as one of the most talented young players to have come out of the Arsenal Academy in recent seasons and his departure will certainly come as a surprise.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
English Premier League

The dates Arsenal could win the 2022/23 Premier League title

Sitting atop of the Premier League table with just a third of the season to play, the question of Arsenal's title credentials is so familiar that Mikel Arteta can't even be bothered to repeat himself."You know my answer," was the response Arsenal's manager offered when quizzed once again about whether the Gunners were title favourites.
morepremier-league
#free-agency
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins signing former first-round pick for O-line depth, competition

The Miami Dolphins finally found a tackle to provide the veteran depth and competition the team needed on the offensive line.The Dolphins are signing former New England Patriots tackle Isaiah Wynn, according to a league source on Sunday.Wynn (6 foot 2, 310 pounds) was a Patriots first-round pick out of Georgia in the 2018 draft.
Hogs Haven
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

A closer look at Cam Dantzler

There's been a lot of discussion about ongoing offseason needs in Washington over the past few months.One position group that seems to be well taken care of is cornerback, but Washington added even more depth this offseason.This is a discussion about some of that added depth.Washington actually picked up two former Mississippi State cornerbacks this offseason, Emmanuel Forbes and Cameron Dantzler.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

NFL rumors: Lamar Jackson's next possible team, who is out on Ezekiel Elliott?

The most recent batch of NFL rumors has Lamar Jackson tied to a team outside of the Baltimore Ravens, as well as one team who is out on Ezekiel Elliott in his extended NFL free agency.Elliott announced last week somewhat of a wishlist of places where he would like to play.This was certainly news to the likes of the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Jets, who were among the teams listed.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Derek Carr rumors: Latest next team odds have surprising favorite

Derek Carr is one of the hottest free agents in the league right now and could feasibly land on any quarterback-needy team.How about one in the NFC South?No, not the New Orleans Saints.The Carolina Panthers are apparently the betting favorites to sign Derek Carr, followed by the Saints, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New England Patriots.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts Believes Dodgers Prospects & Young Players Will Provide Energy

The Los Angeles Dodgers roster underwent significant turnover during the offseason as Hanser Alberto, Tyler Anderson, Cody Bellinger, Joey Gallo, Andrew Heaney, Tommy Kahnle, Craig Kimbrel, Chris Martin, Kevin Pillar, Justin Turner and Trea Turner all signed with different teams in free agency.Of the group, Bellinger and the two Turners arguably had the biggest impact on the Dodgers in recent seasons.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins signing former first-round pick for O-line depth, competition

The Miami Dolphins finally found a tackle to provide the veteran depth and competition the team needed on the offensive line.The Dolphins are signing former New England Patriots tackle Isaiah Wynn, according to a league source on Sunday.Wynn (6 foot 2, 310 pounds) was a Patriots first-round pick out of Georgia in the 2018 draft.
Hogs Haven
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

A closer look at Cam Dantzler

There's been a lot of discussion about ongoing offseason needs in Washington over the past few months.One position group that seems to be well taken care of is cornerback, but Washington added even more depth this offseason.This is a discussion about some of that added depth.Washington actually picked up two former Mississippi State cornerbacks this offseason, Emmanuel Forbes and Cameron Dantzler.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

NFL rumors: Lamar Jackson's next possible team, who is out on Ezekiel Elliott?

The most recent batch of NFL rumors has Lamar Jackson tied to a team outside of the Baltimore Ravens, as well as one team who is out on Ezekiel Elliott in his extended NFL free agency.Elliott announced last week somewhat of a wishlist of places where he would like to play.This was certainly news to the likes of the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Jets, who were among the teams listed.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Derek Carr rumors: Latest next team odds have surprising favorite

Derek Carr is one of the hottest free agents in the league right now and could feasibly land on any quarterback-needy team.How about one in the NFC South?No, not the New Orleans Saints.The Carolina Panthers are apparently the betting favorites to sign Derek Carr, followed by the Saints, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New England Patriots.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts Believes Dodgers Prospects & Young Players Will Provide Energy

The Los Angeles Dodgers roster underwent significant turnover during the offseason as Hanser Alberto, Tyler Anderson, Cody Bellinger, Joey Gallo, Andrew Heaney, Tommy Kahnle, Craig Kimbrel, Chris Martin, Kevin Pillar, Justin Turner and Trea Turner all signed with different teams in free agency.Of the group, Bellinger and the two Turners arguably had the biggest impact on the Dodgers in recent seasons.
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#competitions
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Arsenal will have to pay 35 million for 19-goal target this summer

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Lens striker Lois Openda.The 23-year-old Belgian has been a key player for the French club and he has 19 goals across all competitions.The Belgian is highly rated around Europe and he has a big future ahead of him.He could prove to be a solid, long-term acquisition for Arsenal.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich could offer Leroy Sane to Chelsea in order to sign Mateo Kova?i?

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season.The 28-year-old has a contract with Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2024 and he is valued at 40 million (35.4m).A report from Inter Live claims that German champions Bayern Munich are keen on signing the Croatian international at the end of the season and they are looking to execute a part exchange deal to sign the player.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Arsenal will have to pay 35 million for 19-goal target this summer

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Lens striker Lois Openda.The 23-year-old Belgian has been a key player for the French club and he has 19 goals across all competitions.The Belgian is highly rated around Europe and he has a big future ahead of him.He could prove to be a solid, long-term acquisition for Arsenal.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich could offer Leroy Sane to Chelsea in order to sign Mateo Kova?i?

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season.The 28-year-old has a contract with Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2024 and he is valued at 40 million (35.4m).A report from Inter Live claims that German champions Bayern Munich are keen on signing the Croatian international at the end of the season and they are looking to execute a part exchange deal to sign the player.
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#manchester-city
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
AC Milan

Manchester United and Chelsea dealt huge blow in pursuit of 'new Thierry Henry': report

(Image credit: Getty Images) Manchester United and Chelsea target Rafael Leao has signed a new five-year deal with AC Milan, meaning he won't be available for a transfer in the upcoming summer window.Compared to Thierry Henry (opens in new tab) in the past for his leggy dribbling style, stature and right-footed and penchant for cutting in on the left flank, Leao has caught the attention of Europe's elite in recent seasons with his displays in both Serie A and, more recently, the Champions League.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Breaking: Bayern Munich draw Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals

It's official!Bayern Munich will face Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals this season.It's a homecoming moment for Joao Cancelo and the first time Pep Guardiola will get a chance to face his former club since moving to England back in 2016.Whoever wins this game will face the winners of the Real Madrid vs Chelsea tie, and it's looking like this side of the bracket might determine the overall champion.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Arteta: White ready for England despite WC exit

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James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC



Mikel Arteta has said Ben White is ready to be called up for England despite leaving the World Cup prematurely in November.Southgate will name his latest squad on Thursday for matches against Italy and Ukraine, the first international break since England's campaign in Qatar ended at the quarterfinal stage with defeat to France.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
AC Milan

Manchester United and Chelsea dealt huge blow in pursuit of 'new Thierry Henry': report

(Image credit: Getty Images) Manchester United and Chelsea target Rafael Leao has signed a new five-year deal with AC Milan, meaning he won't be available for a transfer in the upcoming summer window.Compared to Thierry Henry (opens in new tab) in the past for his leggy dribbling style, stature and right-footed and penchant for cutting in on the left flank, Leao has caught the attention of Europe's elite in recent seasons with his displays in both Serie A and, more recently, the Champions League.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Breaking: Bayern Munich draw Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals

It's official!Bayern Munich will face Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals this season.It's a homecoming moment for Joao Cancelo and the first time Pep Guardiola will get a chance to face his former club since moving to England back in 2016.Whoever wins this game will face the winners of the Real Madrid vs Chelsea tie, and it's looking like this side of the bracket might determine the overall champion.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Arteta: White ready for England despite WC exit

1:05 PM ET



James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC



Mikel Arteta has said Ben White is ready to be called up for England despite leaving the World Cup prematurely in November.Southgate will name his latest squad on Thursday for matches against Italy and Ukraine, the first international break since England's campaign in Qatar ended at the quarterfinal stage with defeat to France.
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#quarterback
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

2023 NFL Draft Grades: Rating every first-round pick by value

Here's how the first-round selections in the 2023 NFL Draft measured up against FanSided's 2023 NFL Draft Big Board featuring the Top 50 players.The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft didn't go exactly as planned, but then again, it never does.Some picks were predictable for valid reasons, such as the Carolina Panthers choosing Bryce Young to revitalize their franchise.
FOX Sports
1 year ago
National Hockey League

Kings make playoffs: 12 longest active playoff droughts in professional sports

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The playoff beam is being lit in Sacramento.The Kings clinched a playoff berth with their win over Portland on Wednesday.Sacramento's win also ends the longest playoff drought in the four major North American sports leagues, as the Kings hadn't been to the playoffs since the 2005-06 season.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

2023 NFL Draft Grades: Rating every first-round pick by value

Here's how the first-round selections in the 2023 NFL Draft measured up against FanSided's 2023 NFL Draft Big Board featuring the Top 50 players.The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft didn't go exactly as planned, but then again, it never does.Some picks were predictable for valid reasons, such as the Carolina Panthers choosing Bryce Young to revitalize their franchise.
FOX Sports
1 year ago
National Hockey League

Kings make playoffs: 12 longest active playoff droughts in professional sports

National Basketball Association
The playoff beam is being lit in Sacramento.The Kings clinched a playoff berth with their win over Portland on Wednesday.Sacramento's win also ends the longest playoff drought in the four major North American sports leagues, as the Kings hadn't been to the playoffs since the 2005-06 season.
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www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Todd Boehly wants to keep Mason Mount at Chelsea amid Liverpool links

Mason Mount has been linked with a move away from Chelsea at the end of the season.The 24-year-old has a contract with the Blues until the summer of 2024 and Chelsea have been trying to extend his contract.However, they have not been able to reach an agreement with the player and there have been rumours that Mount could look to leave the club during the summer transfer window.
#opening-day
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

New Dodger Stadium Food For 2023 Season

With the start of the 2023 regular season comes new Dodger Stadium that will be available at a variety of concession stands throughout the ballpark.Dodger Stadium food has continued to evolve and expand over recent seasons, both through new partnerships and limited-time offerings.Last year, the team celebrated Dodger Stadium's 60th anniversary by introducing a wide array of new food and drink options, some of which are turning this season.
Yahoo Sports
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

What if the Chicago White Sox are all healthy for the 2023 season?

Over the past two seasons, the White Sox have fallen victim to the injury bug.Players they would consider part of their long-term core have not seen the field at a normal rate.They suffered enough injuries in 2022 to deem their season sufferable and causal to the outcome of their underwhelming season.
NESN.com
1 year ago
Boston Red Sox

Spring Training MVP Making Roster Decisions Hard For Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are rolling throughout the early portion of their spring training schedule.In defeating Puerto Rico during Wednesday's night of exhibition games between Major League Baseball and World Baseball Classic teams, the Red Sox improved to 11-0-3 in their preseason escapades.The superb start to spring has made one thing very clear, Boston is a much deeper team than it was one year ago.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

New Dodger Stadium Food For 2023 Season

With the start of the 2023 regular season comes new Dodger Stadium that will be available at a variety of concession stands throughout the ballpark.Dodger Stadium food has continued to evolve and expand over recent seasons, both through new partnerships and limited-time offerings.Last year, the team celebrated Dodger Stadium's 60th anniversary by introducing a wide array of new food and drink options, some of which are turning this season.
Yahoo Sports
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

What if the Chicago White Sox are all healthy for the 2023 season?

Over the past two seasons, the White Sox have fallen victim to the injury bug.Players they would consider part of their long-term core have not seen the field at a normal rate.They suffered enough injuries in 2022 to deem their season sufferable and causal to the outcome of their underwhelming season.
NESN.com
1 year ago
Boston Red Sox

Spring Training MVP Making Roster Decisions Hard For Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are rolling throughout the early portion of their spring training schedule.In defeating Puerto Rico during Wednesday's night of exhibition games between Major League Baseball and World Baseball Classic teams, the Red Sox improved to 11-0-3 in their preseason escapades.The superb start to spring has made one thing very clear, Boston is a much deeper team than it was one year ago.
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Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Baseball America projects Travis Sykora to Braves in first mock draft

It may still be spring training but we're already looking ahead a bit to this summer, where the Atlanta Braves hold the 24th overall pick in the 2023 MLB first year player draft.The Braves have taken a pitcher with their top pick in each of the last three seasons so it should be no surprise that the top connections are all pitchers.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Danny Green will reportedly sign with the Cavaliers over the Celtics

Celtics Boston was reportedly a frontrunner to sign the veteran guard he was bought out by the Rockets.The Celtics' pursuit of Danny Green didn't last long.The veteran guard will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers once he's bought out of his contract with the Houston Rockets, spurning the Celtics, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Sunday.
The AC Milan Offside
1 year ago
AC Milan

AC Milan Show Desire As They Beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 At The San Siro

AC Milan pulled off a massive upset last night with a huge win for the morale of the squad as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at the San Siro in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen fixture.Stefano Pioli finally managed to best Antonio Conte again taking his record to 2W 3D 7L in 12 meetings.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Will Dodgers pick a closer, center fielder? Five storylines to watch

The Dodgers believe they can get plenty of offensive production from their likely new double-play pairing of shortstop Gavin Lux and second baseman Miguel Vargas.How those two perform defensively, however, is harder to predict.Shortstop is Lux's natural position, and he handled the role for a stretch in 2021 while Corey Seager was injured.
#trade-deadline
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

LeBron James calls remainder of Lakers schedule among 'most important games' of career

While the Lakers may have come away better at the trade deadline, they buried themselves in a rather deep hole in the Western Conference standings, leaving them quite an uphill battle to make the playoffs.It's not an insurmountable hill to summit, but it is one that the team is quickly running out of time to climb.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins acquire Bertuzzi from Wings for 2 picks

Mar 2, 2023



Kristen ShiltonESPN NHL reporter

CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.The Boston Bruins are staying busy ahead of the NHL trade deadline, acquiring forward Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday in exchange for a 2024 first-round draft choice and a 2025 fourth-round pick.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
San Jose Sharks

Why trade Nieto, Megna weeks before deadline? Sharks' Reimer, Quinn offer explanations

Emotions were mixed Monday for the San Jose Sharks as they resumed practice in Tampa, Florida after an eight-day break.The Sharks seemed to be in a positive frame of mind after they got a chance to recharge over the last week.But on Sunday they also saw another popular veteran teammate traded to a playoff contender, with defenseman Jaycob Megna being sent to the Seattle Kraken for a conditional 2023 fourth-round draft pick.
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

LeBron James calls remainder of Lakers schedule among 'most important games' of career

While the Lakers may have come away better at the trade deadline, they buried themselves in a rather deep hole in the Western Conference standings, leaving them quite an uphill battle to make the playoffs.It's not an insurmountable hill to summit, but it is one that the team is quickly running out of time to climb.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins acquire Bertuzzi from Wings for 2 picks

Mar 2, 2023



Kristen ShiltonESPN NHL reporter

CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.The Boston Bruins are staying busy ahead of the NHL trade deadline, acquiring forward Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday in exchange for a 2024 first-round draft choice and a 2025 fourth-round pick.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
San Jose Sharks

Why trade Nieto, Megna weeks before deadline? Sharks' Reimer, Quinn offer explanations

Emotions were mixed Monday for the San Jose Sharks as they resumed practice in Tampa, Florida after an eight-day break.The Sharks seemed to be in a positive frame of mind after they got a chance to recharge over the last week.But on Sunday they also saw another popular veteran teammate traded to a playoff contender, with defenseman Jaycob Megna being sent to the Seattle Kraken for a conditional 2023 fourth-round draft pick.
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RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Squad goals: score goals

The Washington Capitals have scored 41 goals in 2023 so far.That ranks them 29th in the league by goal total and 28th by goal rate.In nine of the team's sixteen games since the new year, they've scored two or fewer goals.Of those nine games, they won two.In short, offense is killing the Washington Capitals.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Andrew Friedman: 'Great Unknown' Of Who Will Quickly Adapt To Pitch Timer

The 2023 MLB season is set to introduce three new rule changes, including a 15-second pitch timer, ban on defensive shifts for infielders, and the use of larger bases.A pitch clock is intended to improve pace of play and reduce dead time.Both of those have been goals of MLB commissioner Rob Manfred since he took office in 2015.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Matthaus urges Nagelsmann to drop idea of stop-gap striker Muller - Soccer News

Lothar Matthaus has urged Julian Nagelsmann to think again and ditch the idea of veteran Thomas Muller playing as a striker for Bayern Munich.Muller featured as Bayern's furthest man forward in a 4-4 friendly draw against Salzburg on Friday, as the German champions prepare for the resumption of the Bundesliga season.
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