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15 hours ago

Union Berlin 3-1 RB Leipzig: Clinical display derails visitors early title hopes - Soccer News

However, the game burst into life in the 57th minute, courtesy of a tidy finish from Burke. After being played into the box by Jeong Woo-yeong, Burke cut inside past Castello Lukeba and curled his effort into the top-left corner to give Union the lead. Leipzig head coach Ole Werner responded by immediately subbing on Gomis, and the decision paid dividends on the hour mark.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
2 days ago

Athletic Club 0-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Wasteful holders held at San Mames - Soccer News

Paris Saint-Germain put in an underwhelming display as the Champions League holders were held to a goalless draw by Athletic Club in Wednesday's contest at San Mames. PSG created the better openings and saw Bradley Barcola hit the crossbar in the second half, but a mix of poor finishing and fine goalkeeping from Unai Simon meant the visitors had to settle for a point. Fabian Ruiz volleyed over the bar in the 20th minute, while at the other end, Alex Berenguer's curling effort drew a smart from Matvey Safonov.
Soccer (FIFA)
#washington-capitals
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1 week ago
Washington Capitals

Capitals grind out a big divisional win at the start of their road trip: numbers for the morning after

fromRMNB
3 weeks ago
Washington Capitals

Spencer Carbery believes Capitals may have found good chemistry with forward lines against Kings: 'Hopefully it's a sign of things to come'

fromRMNB
1 month ago
Washington Capitals

More of the same leads to more of the same: numbers for the morning after

Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 month ago

Ferocious fight back into game doomed by more poor special teams: numbers for the morning after

Capitals' poor power play and penalty kill undermine wins despite strong five-on-five play, resulting in losses like the 5-3 defeat to Pittsburgh.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
1 month ago

Aliaksei Protas apologizes to Capitals fans after string of poor performances on offense: 'We know it's not a fun time to watch us right now'

The Washington Capitals are generating high expected goals but struggling to convert chances, producing low actual goals and suffering offensive slump despite solid goaltending.
fromRMNB
1 week ago
Washington Capitals

Capitals grind out a big divisional win at the start of their road trip: numbers for the morning after

fromRMNB
3 weeks ago
Washington Capitals

Spencer Carbery believes Capitals may have found good chemistry with forward lines against Kings: 'Hopefully it's a sign of things to come'

fromRMNB
1 month ago
Washington Capitals

More of the same leads to more of the same: numbers for the morning after

fromRMNB
1 month ago
Washington Capitals

Ferocious fight back into game doomed by more poor special teams: numbers for the morning after

fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Aliaksei Protas apologizes to Capitals fans after string of poor performances on offense: 'We know it's not a fun time to watch us right now'

Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Chivu takes no extra satisfaction from beating former Inter target Fabregas - Soccer News

Inter beat Como 4-0 to move top of Serie A; Chivu prioritized team improvement and downplayed extra satisfaction from defeating Como coach Cesc Fàbregas.
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Athletic Club 1-0 Atletico Madrid: Berenguer stunner drops visitors to back-to-back defeats - Soccer News

Alex Berenguer scored a late winner as Athletic Club inflicted Atletico Madrid's second LaLiga defeat in four days, with Ernesto Valverde's side triumphing 1-0 at San Mames. Having lost 3-1 to Barcelona at Camp Nou on Tuesday, Diego Simeone's side lost further ground at the top of the table as they slipped up in a game of few clear-cut chances. Athletic had the better of a low-key first half, but Gorka Guruzeta shot wide following a flowing move 10 minutes in, while Nico Williams curled narrowly wide from distance.
Soccer (FIFA)
Toronto
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1 week ago

Craig Berube praises Troy Stecher's confidence, chemistry with Jake McCabe

Stecher's speed, composure, and chemistry with McCabe have significantly improved Toronto's defense and puck movement, contributing to winning play and positive on-ice metrics.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
1 week ago

Birmingham City 2-1 Watford: Paik and Gray on target as hosts close gap on top six - Soccer News

Birmingham City beat Watford 2-1 at St. Andrew's to move within one point of the Championship play-off places.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 week ago

Capitals credit Logan Thompson for carrying them through early defensive struggles in win over Islanders: 'He had about 10 grade-A saves for us'

Logan Thompson kept the Capitals competitive with numerous highlight saves, finishing 30 saves on 31 shots and saving 3.21 goals above expected.
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Women
fromSoccer News
3 weeks ago

Tottenham 0-0 Arsenal: Nothing to separate North London rivals in WSL - Soccer News

Tottenham and Arsenal played a goalless draw, both missing the chance to move third in the Women's Super League.
fromSoccer News
4 weeks ago

Poland 1-1 Netherlands: Depay all but guarantees World Cup berth - Soccer News

Poland almost went ahead after just 70 seconds when Matty Cash picked out Nicola Zalewski with a brilliant cross, but the Atalanta wing-back failed to hit the target from inside the six-yard area. However, he looked to have been bailed out by Kaminski moments before half-time after the 23-year-old finished through the legs of Bart Verbruggen after a give-and-go with Robert Lewandowski.
Soccer (FIFA)
AC Milan
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1 month ago

Parma 2-2 AC Milan: Spoils shared as visitors miss chance to go top - Soccer News

AC Milan squandered a two-goal lead and settled for a 2-2 draw with Parma, costing them a chance to top Serie A.
Juventus
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

Juventus 0-0 Torino: Spallettis side frustrated in Turin derby stalemate - Soccer News

Juventus were held to a 0-0 draw by Torino, missing the chance to move within one point of Serie A leaders Napoli despite superior chances.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

10 noteworthy stats after a month of hockey for 2025-26 Bruins

Boston's defensive structure tightened, lowering expected 5-on-5 goals against to 1.89 over the last three games amid a multi-game winning stretch.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Courtois baffled by own save in Real Madrid loss

Real Madrid lost 1-0 to Liverpool at Anfield despite Thibaut Courtois' remarkable save; Madrid struggled in the final third and recorded low xG.
fromBlue Seat Blogs
1 month ago

When will the Rangers make roster changes? - Blue Seat Blogs

It's easy to find a lot of negative with the Rangers, so we try to focus on the positive. Though it's only 11 games, the Rangers have a lot of both going on. The defensive process as a whole is strong, with the Rangers looking like a top-10 team in terms of puck possession and play driving at 5v5. The problem is the offense is non-existent due to a number of factors, some that will work themselves out and some that won't.
National Hockey League
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Rangers' frustration boils over in fourth consecutive home loss: I honestly don't know what else to do' | amNewYork

Yes, I understand that. But I'm getting to the chance. I'd be more worried if we didn't get any chances, if I don't get that chance, if we don't get those chances. It's frustrating for us. It's frustrating for me. How many looks did we have? Not just this game, just overall. I honestly don't know what else to do.
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Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

Al-Fayha 1-1 Al-Ittihad: Benzema misses late penalty as holders stutter under Conceicao - Soccer News

Al-Ittihad drew 1-1 with Al-Fayha as Karim Benzema had a late penalty saved while Ahmed Al Ghamdi scored the equaliser.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What does xG tell us about how Premier League teams have started the season?

Arsenal and Manchester City lead dominance: Arsenal has the best defense and strong attack; Manchester City has a top attack and solid defense.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

Spain 2-0 Georgia: Pino and Oyarzabal on target to maintain perfect start - Soccer News

Spain beat Georgia 2-0 to maintain a 100% Group E record, leading the group by three points at the halfway stage.
Chelsea
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

Twente 1-1 Chelsea: Bompastors team frustrated in Champions League opener - Soccer News

Chelsea drew 1-1 with Twente, failing to convert a high expected-goals total despite dominating chances and pressure.
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

Napoli 3-2 Pisa: Serie A champions edge nervy five-goal thriller to stay perfect - Soccer News

Napoli had the ball in the back of the net in the 27th minute after Adrian Semper's stop from Rasmus Hojlund's shot fell kindly for Eljif Elmas to nod in from close range. However, the goal was ruled out for an offside in the build-up by Hojlund as he darted in behind the Pisa defence, but Napoli soon got themselves ahead.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
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2 months ago

Were evolving - Howe confident in Newcastles attack despite Bournemouth struggles - Soccer News

Newcastle's attack struggled to create chances, producing minimal xG in a 0-0 draw while defensive solidity delivered multiple early clean sheets.
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2 months ago

Inter Miami 3-1 Seattle Sounders: Messi and Alba lead Leagues Cup final revenge - Soccer News

The hosts opened the scoring after 12 minutes through Alba. Yannick Bright and Messi dispossessed Cristian Roldan in the attacking half and the Argentinian forward drove to the edge of the box before putting the ball on a plate for Alba to finish. Messi then struck the woodwork on the half-hour mark before doubling the lead four minutes before the break.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth: Spoils shared in low-key derby - Soccer News

Southampton and Portsmouth played a goalless 0-0 derby draw at St. Mary's, with few chances and low expected goals.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

Moyes backs Beto and Evertons attackers after frustrating Villa draw - Soccer News

David Moyes remains unconcerned about Everton's attack despite a goalless draw and multiple missed chances by Beto and teammates.
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2 months ago

Everton 0-0 Aston Villa: Martinez marks return with stellar showing - Soccer News

Michael Keane headed over the bar early on off a lovely set-piece cross from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, while former Villa star Jack Grealish, who created a game-leading five chances, saw a stinging volley saved by Martinez. James Garner set up Keane for another header, but the defender failed to find the target before Youri Tielemans nearly turned the ball into his own net off an Everton corner.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
3 months ago

Al-Ettifaq 0-0 Al-Ahli: Wasteful visitors miss chance to go top - Soccer News

Al-Ahli started strong in the first half, and kept their hosts under early pressure, with Marek Rodak making saves to deny Galeno, Ivan Toney and Franck Kessie. They came closest to taking the lead in the 35th minute through Merih Demiral as he rose highest to meet Alvaro Medran's corner, but his effort struck the top of the goal frame. Just moments later, Georginio Wijnaldum had a glorious opportunity to score after being played in behind, but he skewed his shot well wide of the far post.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
3 months ago

Pochettino calls for patience on USA project - Soccer News

Mauricio Pochettino asked critics to target him, not United States players, after the USMNT's 2-0 friendly win over Japan.
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Why Man Utd have been better than their results

Manchester United have created and restricted many chances but have underperformed in finishing and goalkeeping, scoring seven fewer and conceding four more than expected.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
3 months ago

Clarke thrilled with Scotlands solid start to World Cup qualifying - Soccer News

Scotland beat Belarus 2-0, remain unbeaten in qualifiers and reinforce a defensive foundation with a second consecutive clean sheet and promising young players.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Is Martin only winner in one of worst Old Firm derbies?

Rangers and Celtic produced the lowest combined expected goals (0.32) in a Premiership match since xG tracking began in 2019-20.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Chelsea's Jackson set to join Bayern on loan

Nicolas Jackson will join Bayern Munich on loan with a €65m purchase option after limited Chelsea playing opportunities.
Manchester City
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 months ago

Brighton v Man City: Line-ups, stats and preview

Manchester City and Brighton seek rebound after defeats; Brighton creates strong chances despite scoring struggles, while both teams deal with key injuries.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
3 months ago

Houston Dynamo v San Jose Earthquakes: Emotional Vancouver point to fuel playoff push, says Olsen - Soccer News

Houston Dynamo aim to build on a resilient draw with Vancouver to close a three-point gap to San Jose and keep playoff hopes alive.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 months ago

Amazon Prime Day deal: Expected goals is all the craze so grab this book and get up to speed

Expected Goals is a statistical term that quantifies scoring chances, measuring the likelihood of a shot resulting in a goal, with values assigned between 0 and 1.
Soccer (FIFA)
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fromSoccer News
5 months ago

Los Angeles FC v Colorado Rapids: Armas excited for 'benchmark' challenge - Soccer News

Colorado Rapids look forward to facing LAFC after their Club World Cup participation.
#nhl
fromJapers' Rink
7 months ago
Washington Capitals

The Narrative: Underlying or Under, Lying?, Picks, and Game On

Carolina is favored in the NHL series against the Caps based on statistical models but the Caps have outperformed expectations in the regular season.
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7 months ago
Washington Capitals

Jeu de Match: Line Matching in Montreal

Coach Carbery's adjustments in line matchups between games significantly improved expected goals for the Caps, shifting momentum in their favor.
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