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BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Football must stop putting referees' lives at risk'

Football must take action to protect match officials from assault after a referee was attacked in Istanbul.
All league games in Turkey have been suspended following the incident.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Lopetegui to remain as Wolves head coach

Wolves have dismissed speculation surrounding Julen Lopetegui's future and say he will remain as their head coach next season.Lopetegui took over in November when Wolves were bottom of the Premier League table and guided them to safety.However, the Spaniard's future had been uncertain because of the club's financial situation.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Inter Miami sack coach Neville after poor run

Major League Soccer side Inter Miami have sacked coach Phil Neville with the club bottom of the Eastern Conference after 15 games.Wednesday's 1-0 loss at home to the New York Red Bulls was their 10th defeat in their past 13 league games.Neville, 46, was appointed in January 2021 and helped Inter reach the MLS Cup play-offs in 2022.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

The 'hard luck story' Championship play-off final

Coventry City boss Mark Robins has already billed this year's Championship play-off final as "one for the romantics".But will it be the Sky Blues or the Hatters who enjoy a fairytale ending at Wembley?
Two sides with more illustrious pasts, Wembley cup final winners respectively within a year of each other - Coventry lifting the FA Cup in 1987 and Luton prevailing in the 1988 League Cup final - both trying to get back to the top flight just five years after being together in League Two.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Derby to settle fourth and push to avoid play-off

Going into the last round of games in the Scottish Premiership, most of the major issues have been resolved.Dundee United are doomed for the drop, barring an unlikely sequence of results, but we still don't know who will be in the play-off.It just so happens the two contenders are facing off.Fourth place is still up for grabs and the two sides in the running also meet - in a derby no less.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Lopetegui's Wolves future 'in doubt' - Balague

Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui's future "is in doubt" because of the club's financial situation, says Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague.Lopetegui, 56, said last week that it would be "difficult to compete" in the Premier League without investment.The Spaniard added he had only recently been made aware of the club's Financial Fair Play (FFP) "problems".
"Talks this week between the club and Lopetegui will give us a clearer picture," Balague said.
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BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Rodgers would have it all to prove in more testing arena'

By Tom English BBC Scotland


Last updated on .From the section Celtic
Whether Celtic folk see it as the return of the prodigal son or the reappointment of the shameless one, Brendan Rodgers seems to be on his way back to Parkhead, bar a late hitch.His dream job, remember."A way of life... the ultimate... a truly great football club... one of the iconic clubs of the world... the greatest in the world."
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

West Ham game a cup final for Leeds - Allardyce

Manager Sam Allardyce says relegation-threatened Leeds will treat Sunday's Premier League game at West Ham as a "cup final".Leeds are two points behind 17th-placed Everton, who claimed a last-gasp draw at Wolves on Saturday, and welcome Tottenham to Elland Road on in their final game of the season on 28 May.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Battle of the phoenix clubs in FA Trophy final

When Gateshead and FC Halifax Town walk out at Wembley, the occasion will serve as an emotional reminder that there really is life after football death.Sunday's meeting will mark the first time in the FA Trophy's 54-year history that two 'phoenix' clubs have faced each other in a final.For Gateshead in particular, the game will represent a remarkable testimony to the club's resilience.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
FC Barcelona

Barca's historic 62-game winning streak ends

Barcelona's run of 62 consecutive wins in Liga F was ended by Sevilla on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw.Cristina Martin-Prieto gave Sevilla a surprise lead at the Estadio Jesus Navas, and for large parts of the second half it looked like the home side would hold on for a memorable three points.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

West Ham United v Manchester United team news

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West Ham will continue to assess Declan Rice, Nayef Aguerd and Tomas Soucek, all of whom missed Wednesday's 3-0 defeat at Manchester City through illness.Manager David Moyes says two additional unnamed players have also become unwell since then.Gianluca Scamacca and Kurt Zouma remain sidelined by injuries.
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9 months ago
Manchester United

Manchester United pull out of Harry Kane chase as cost proves out of reach

Manchester United have ended their interest in signing Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, feeling that the money it will take to lure the England striker to Old Trafford is unrealistic.The United manager, Erik ten Hag, had made the player his primary summer target and is disappointed that it has fallen through, but understands the club cannot go past a certain point when it comes to the transfer fee and the overall package for a 29-year-old, who has one year left on his contract.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Mourinho feeds Rome with dreams and emotion'

Roma and the city of Rome are in a complete trance before the Europa League final in Budapest.This is due to the almost mystical relationship Jose Mourinho has built with both players and fans.Rome lives in a condition of mass hysteria since the 'Special One' landed in the Italian capital in July 2020.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Lopetegui 'not asking for incredible signings'

Julen Lopetegui says he is not asking for "incredible signings" as the Wolves manager outlined the issues that have put his Molineux future in doubt.Lopetegui led Wolves to Premier League safety after taking over when the club was bottom of the table in November.However, the Spaniard's future is believed to be uncertain because of the club's financial situation.
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10 months ago
Manchester City

Gundogan double eases Manchester City towards title with win at Everton

And to think a trip to Goodison Park in the midst of a Champions League semi-final was considered the most awkward assignment of what remains of Manchester City's run-in.The notion, and Everton, were dismissed with almost contemptuous ease as another decisive contribution from Ilkay Gundogan and another goal from Erling Haaland took Pep Guardiola's team closer to a third successive Premier League title.
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10 months ago
Manchester City

I prefer me now I'm older': Guardiola on dealing with Manchester City pressure

Pep Guardiola has barely had a season in his managerial career when he was not fighting for trophies but the Manchester City manager says he is able to cope better with the pressure that comes with battling for silverware than when he was younger.The 52-year-old will win the 11th league title as a manager if City secure maximum points from their final four matches, starting with a trip to Everton on Sunday.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How a 'desperation measure' transformed Sevilla

He was appointed as a desperation measure in a time of crisis with the sole aim of avoiding relegation.Yet in the space of just six weeks Jose Luis Mendilibar has got Sevilla dreaming of a very different objective - another Europa League trophy.The 62-year-old, previously best known for keeping minnows Eibar in the top flight for six seasons on a shoestring budget, was selected to replace Jorge Sampaoli as Sevilla boss in mid-March.
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9 months ago
Manchester City

Guardiola vindicated as Stones thrives in Barnsley Beckenbauer' role | Jonathan Wilson

Not all tactical tweaks are the result of overthinking.Pep Guardiola did not simply pick the obvious starting XI.He did not pick the starting lineup that had propelled City through the Premier League run-in.He is criticised readily enough when he makes changes and City don't win; this was an occasion when the change paid off.
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10 months ago
Manchester City

Everton v Manchester City: Premier League live

Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 8m ago 14m ago Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature As for City, I imagine they'd have rested loads had Arsenal not beaten Newcastle last Sunday.But they need to keep winning, so Pep Guardiola makes four alterations to the side that drew 1-1 at the Bernabeu in midweek: out go John Stones, Bernardo Silva, Kevin de Bruyne and Jack Grealish; in come Aymeric Laporte, Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Manchester City

Erling Haaland has broken a Premier League record but not Dixie Dean's

There is a statue on the perimeter of Goodison Park that commemorates the most prolific goalscorer England has ever produced.He scored 60 league goals in one season and, more than 40 years after his death, is still the yardstick against which all strikers are judged.That man is Dixie Dean.William Ralph Dean was born in Birkenhead on 21 January 1906.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is joining MLS, reaching a deal with Inter Miami

(Martin Meissner / Associated Press)

Lionel Messi, the most decorated soccer player in history, is on his way to MLS.The seven-time world player of the year will join Inter Miami this summer, he said in an exclusive interview with Diario Sport.Messi said the deal had not yet been finalized, but he was committed to making the move.
ESPN.com
9 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain

Ronaldo sits with injury as Saudi season ends

Cristiano Ronaldo's first season in Saudi Arabia came to an end on Wednesday, although the star forward was absent as Al-Nassr beat Al-Fateh 3-0 to finish in second place in the league.Ronaldo, who signed for the Riyadh club in December before scoring 14 goals in 16 league games, picked up a muscle injury four days earlier and was rested ahead of Portugal's European Championship qualifiers against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iceland in June.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Real Madrid

Busquets to leave Barca, ending 18-year tenure

Sergio Busquets will leave Barcelona when his contract expires this summer, the club announced on Wednesday, bringing to an end a spell that has seen him win eight LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues.Busquets, 34, had an offer to extend his stay at Spotify Camp Nou, with Barca coach Xavi Hernandez expressing his desire for the club captain to remain at the club.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Galtier had 'nothing to do with' Messi suspension

Paris St-Germain manager Christophe Galtier says he had "nothing to do with" Lionel Messi's suspension - and has also condemned fan protests outside players' homes.Argentina captain Messi was suspended by the club for two weeks after making an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.Protests followed the Ligue 1 leaders' home defeat to Lorient on Sunday.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

PSG increasing player security after fan protests

Paris St-Germain are increasing security at the homes of Lionel Messi and Neymar following protests by fans.The Ligue 1 side have lost three of their last six league games and are out of the Champions League.Supporters gathered outside Neymar's Paris home on Wednesday and chanted for him to leave the club.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Chelsea

Transfer Talk: Barcelona believe Messi will sign in the summer amid PSG drama

The transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there's plenty of gossip swirling around.Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: Barcelona believe Messi will return
Barcelona are confident of signing Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi in the summer, according to Foot Mercato.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Philadelphia's Carranza nets 2 goals in victory over CF Montreal | CBC Sports

Julian Carranza scored a goal in each half to lead the Philadelphia Union to a 3-0 victory over visiting CF Montreal on Saturday night.Carranza staked the Union (9-4-3) to a 1-0 lead when he took a pass from Matt Real in the 12th minute and scored.Philadelphia increased its lead to 2-0 on Mikael Uhre's sixth goal this season unassisted in the 36th minute.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Foxes' Soyuncu 'agrees four-year deal' with Atletico

Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu has "agreed a four-year deal" with La Liga side Atletico Madrid, a source close to the player has told BBC Sport.Soyuncu, 27, is out of contract this summer and will be the second player to leave on a free after Youri Tielemans.The Foxes finished 18th in the Premier League this season and were relegated to the Championship.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Arsenal

Leicester, Leeds relegated as Everton survive

1. Leicester City and Leeds United have been relegated from the Premier League, while Everton have managed to stay in the top flight.
2. The financial implications of relegation from the Premier League can be far-reaching, with teams losing millions of pounds in television revenue.
3. With
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

Brentford v Manchester City team news

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Brentford remain without the suspended Ivan Toney, plus injured trio Christian Norgaard, Pontus Jansson and Keane Lewis-Potter.The Bees will qualify for the Europa Conference League if they win and neither Aston Villa nor Tottenham record victories.Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says none of his players are ruled out.
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10 months ago
New York Rangers

Arsenal to accept Rangers bid for defender Auston Trusty

Arsenal will allow Auston Trusty to leave the club this summer are said to be willing to accept an offer from Scottish Premiership side Rangers.According to Football Insider, the Gunners want to offload Trusty and Rangers have identified him as a transfer target.The American defender has just concluded a loan spell in the Championship with Birmingham City after he joined them last summer.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

JSerra and Santa Margarita will play for fifth time for Division 1 baseball title

High school baseball coaches have pleaded for a best two-out-of-three playoff series to decide the extremely competitive Southern Section Division 1 championship.It has been repeatedly rejected.At least in 2023, the two finalists, San Juan Capistrano JSerra and Santa Margarita, won't need to debate anything.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Bowyer 'saddened' not to lead Dundee in top flight

Bowyer, 51, exited Dens Park on Wednesday, five days after sealing the Championship title in the final match.The former Blackburn and Salford City boss took charge last June and with a return to Blackpool."I have loved my time at Dundee and was excited at the prospect of breaking into the top six," Bowyer the League Managers Association.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

LAFC is pushing to defy history and earn rare CONCACAF Champions League win over Leon

(Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

A year ago, Brian Schmetzer solved the riddle that had bewildered MLS managers for more than two decades by leading Seattle to a CONCACAF Champions League title.The Sounders' one-sided win over Pumas marked the first time this century an MLS team won the region's most prestigious club competition - and the first time a Mexican team had lost in the final since 2005.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest team news

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Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita has recovered from the calf injury he sustained in early April.Wilfried Zaha and James Tomkins are still injured, while Jeffrey Schlupp remains unavailable for personal reasons.Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who is nearing the end of his loan spell from Paris St-Germain, is ruled out by a groin issue.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

Chelsea v Newcastle United team news

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Chelsea caretaker boss Frank Lampard is again without a host of players for what is his last match in charge.Benoit Badiashile, Armando Broja, Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella, N'Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Reece James are all out, while Mason Mount is a doubt.Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has confirmed Joelinton and Javier Manquillo will miss this game.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers team news

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Arsenal may need to monitor the fitness of Reiss Nelson, who missed the defeat at Nottingham Forest through illness, plus Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard.Gabriel Martinelli, William Saliba, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mohamed Elneny remain sidelined.Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui will serve a one-game touchline ban after receiving his fourth yellow card of the season against Everton.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

Manchester United v Fulham team news

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Manchester United are waiting to discover the severity of the injury suffered by Antony against Chelsea, leaving the Brazilian at risk of missing next weekend's FA Cup final.Luke Shaw was withdrawn at half-time of Thursday's 4-1 win because of a back problem, and may not be risked since United are assured of a top-four place.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

Manchester United v Chelsea team news

TEAM NEWS
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has returned to training after missing the past two games because of a leg issue and illness.Phil Jones, Lisandro Martinez, Marcel Sabitzer and Donny van de Beek are all long-term absentees.Chelsea forward Joao Felix has recovered from the minor injury that forced him to drop out of the matchday squad last weekend.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur team news

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Right-back Matty Cash is available for Aston Villa after an eight-match absence because of a calf injury.Diego Carlos, Boubacar Kamara and Leon Bailey all made comebacks as substitutes against Wolves last week, while fit-again Philippe Coutinho was also on the bench.Spurs defender Clement Lenglet suffered a shoulder problem against Crystal Palace but is expected to be fit.
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10 months ago
Manchester United

Chelsea's biggest weakness exposed again as dreadful run extended in defeat to Manchester United

C helsea have become toothless against England's biggest and best teams.A 4-1 defeat away at Manchester United was just another sad episode in a dismal season but the trend of poor performances in big domestic matches is becoming an increasingly common theme.Casemiro headed in an opener after just six minutes at Old Trafford, before Anthony Martial tapped in a second just before half-time and Bruno Fernandes won and scored a penalty.
Old Trafford Faithful
10 months ago
Manchester United

Picture: Marcus Rashford back in training ahead of Chelsea home game - Old Trafford Faithful

Marcus Rashford is back out on the training field, ahead of Man United's all-important Premier League clash at home to Chelsea.One single point.That's what it all comes down to for Manchester United Football Club.The Red Devils have two games to get it.Both are home matches.Their first opportunity comes on Thursday night, when Chelsea visit the Theatre of Dreams.
Old Trafford Faithful
10 months ago
Manchester United

Rashford, McTominay, return to Man United training following injury - Old Trafford Faithful

Man United have been given a double lift, with the return to training of both Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay.Earlier today, a video surfaced of Marcus Rashford back in first-team training.The Englishman, who missed Manchester United's 2-0 victory over Wolves through injury, has been the Reds' key attacking force this season.
The Busby Babe
10 months ago
Manchester United

West Ham United vs. Manchester United: Live Stream, Time, & How to Watch The Match Online

Two teams in need of points but for very different reasons will lock horns for a vital Premier League encounter on Sunday evening, with Manchester United heading to West Ham United.United are currently fourth in the Premier League table, now only four points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool, while West Ham occupy 15th, just four points clear of the relegation zone.
Old Trafford Faithful
10 months ago
Manchester United

Erik ten Hag offers injury update on Alejandro Garnacho ahead of Brighton game - Old Trafford Faithful

Erik ten Hag has shared the latest on Alejandro Garnacho and his injury, ruling the Argentine out of a return vs Brighton.Manchester United Football Club need three wins from their final six games to secure Champions League football for next season.It's that simple.The Red Devils will not have it all their own way, with some difficult fixtures on the horizon.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Chelsea

Manchester United vs. Chelsea - Football Match Report - May 25, 2023 - ESPN

Manchester United will be back in action in next season's Champions League after they hammered Chelsea 4-1 on Thursday to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League.Casemiro, Anthony Martial, Bruno Fernandes (penalty) and Marcus Rashford scored for United, who needed a point from their final two league games to officially end Liverpool's fading hopes of securing a spot in Europe's premier club competition.
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10 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea could look to sell Mykhaylo Mudryk in the summer

Chelsea signed Mykhaylo Mudryk for a fee of around 70 million during the January transfer window.The player was a target for clubs like Arsenal as well but the Blues did well to secure his services.The 22-year-old was expected to make an immediate impact in the Premier League, but things have clearly not got according to plan for him.
Soccer News
10 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea close in on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as club's new manager - Soccer News

Chelsea are closing in on Mauricio Pochettino as they attempt to land a long-term replacement for Graham Potter.The PA news agency understands the Blues are in talks with the 51-year-old former Tottenham and Paris St Germain boss over the vacancy created by Potter's untimely exit last month, but that an agreement is yet to be formalised.
Soccer News
10 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea closing in on Mauricio Pochettino as new manager - Soccer News

Chelsea are in talks with Mauricio Pochettino to take over as manager at the end of the season, the PA news agency understands.A deal has yet to be signed but Pochettino is closing in on his first role since leaving Paris St Germain in July, succeeding interim head coach Frank Lampard.Chelsea have three Premier League fixtures remaining - against Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle - and want their new boss in place once the campaign is over.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Chelsea

Sources: Messi to leave PSG at end of season

Julien Laurens, CorrespondentMay 3, 2023, 01:05 PM ET


Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season when his contract expires, sources have told ESPN.Last month, ESPN reported that Messi was unlikely to sign a new contract with the club and sources have now said that both parties have agreed not to extend his stay at the French champions.
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10 months ago
Chelsea

The amount of points Chelsea need to avoid their worst PL tally

Chelsea travel to the Emirates Stadium to take on Arsenal this evening, with six league games remaining let's have a look at how many points the Blues need to avoid their worst-ever Premier League tally.The West London-based side are currently 12th in the league on 39 points, which is the same total as AFC Bournemouth.
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10 months ago
Bayern Munich

Manchester United 'informed' on hopes of hijacking Gravenberch move

Few could begrudge Liverpool and Manchester United for keeping tabs on Ryan Gravenberch's situation at Bayern amid the Dutchman's concerns over playing time.Bayern Munich's new head coach, Thomas Tuchel, is understood to be an admirer of the midfielder and would be keen to keep him in Bavaria.As such, it's understandable that Christian Falk exclusively informed CaughtOffside that the incumbent German champions have given the Red Devils the same answer as their league rivals: a resounding no.
Bavarian Football Works
10 months ago
Bayern Munich

Why Bayern Munich refused to release Mathys Tel for international duty

Bayern Munich youngster Mathys Tel's future has been the subject of much speculation.The 17-year-old's inaugural season in Munich has been up and down, with starting opportunities hard to come by - but also with undeniable flashes of potential.Recently it was revealed through the player's management that Tel plans to stay in Munich next year rather than go on loan to develop.
Bavarian Football Works
10 months ago
Bayern Munich

Report: Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic offered to Bayern Munich, Arsenal

According to a report from Tutto Mercato Web, the agent for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahović has offered the attacker to both Bayern Munich and Arsenal FC.Interestingly, the report states that Juventus could look to spin any earnings made from a sale of Vlahović into a potential acquisition of Atalanta striker Rasmus Højlund, who has also been linked to Bayern Munich.
Yahoo Sports
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Get your Burger here!

If you have fantasy needs, you've come to the right place.Here are six widely available players who can address any roster shortcoming, beginning with a potential power boost ... Lately, all he does is hit bombs.Burger is up to 10 homers on the season in just 27 games and he's been scorching hot since coming off the IL.
Chicago Sun-Times
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Liam Hendriks expected to start minor-league rehab assignment this weekend

Liam Hendriks, looking strong and fit in the White Sox' clubhouse Tuesday, will take another big step in his recovery from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma when he goes on a minor-league rehab assignment likely this weekend.Hendriks has been pitching in minor-league games in Arizona.A news conference planned for Wednesday will afford the two-time American League Reliever of the Year to speak publicly for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer.
Yahoo Sports
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Rays relievers Jalen Beeks, Garrett Cleavinger have frustrating day

CHICAGO - Jalen Beeks didn't feel he pitched that badly in Sunday's mess of a ninth inning, in which the White Sox eventually scored seven runs and a 12-9 walkoff win, and there was something to that.Of the four hits Beeks gave up, only one - the one-out, rally-starting single by Eloy Jimenez - was considered hard hit (an exit velocity of at least 95 mph), and three came on two-strike pitches.
Defector
10 months ago
New York Mets

There's Something I've Never Seen Before | Defector

The common refrain about baseball is that if you go to a game, you can see something you've never seen before.But you can also end up seeing a lot of things you have seen before.By my mental accounting and box-score research, in my life I've been to roughly 20 major-league games across eight stadiums.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion team news

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Newcastle remain without Sean Longstaff, though he is making good progress in his recovery from a foot problem, according to boss Eddie Howe.Jacob Murphy is doubtful with a groin issue, while Matt Ritchie, Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles are unavailable.Brighton trio Adam Webster, Joel Veltman and Solly March are still ruled out because of injury.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Arsenal keeper Ramsdale signs new 'long-term' deal

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has signed a new "long-term" contract with the Premier League club.The Gunners have not revealed the length of the deal but manager Mikel Arteta said he was "looking forward to enjoying many more years of Aaron at the club".Ramsdale, 25, has played in all 36 league games during Arsenal's challenge for the title this season.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

From broken toys to broken dreams - behind Rochdale's decline

The 2022-23 campaign is one that will live on in the memory for Rochdale fans - but for all the wrong reasons.Dale's 102-year stay in the English Football League officially came to an end following their defeat by Stockport County in April.The club went on to finish rock bottom of the League Two table and now prepare to play non-league football next season.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion team news

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Oleksandr Zinchenko has not yet been ruled out of their remaining games after he was forced off during the win at Newcastle United with a calf injury.Kieran Tierney is expected to deputise at left-back on Sunday, while William Saliba remains out.Brighton duo Solly March and Adam Webster are both unavailable due to injuries sustained against Everton.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Real Madrid

Sources: Ramsdale nears long-term Arsenal deal

James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCMay 10, 2023, 04:52 AM ET


Aaron Ramsdale is close to agreeing a new long-term contract with Arsenal, sources have told ESPN.The 24-year-old goalkeeper has two years remaining on his existing deal but the club were keen to reward him for a prominent role in their unexpected Premier League title push with a significant improvement on his £60,000-a-week ($75,735) agreement.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

Newcastle United v Arsenal team news

TEAM NEWS
Newcastle will continue to monitor Allan Saint-Maximin, who has resumed training after a hamstring injury and could come back into contention.Sean Longstaff is still nursing a foot issue and is doubtful for this match.Head coach Eddie Howe says there are also "a couple of little niggles but hopefully nothing major that will affect the team".
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

Bournemouth v Chelsea team news

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Bournemouth will again be without Marcus Tavernier, who has not fully recovered from a hamstring problem.Kieffer Moore and Hamed Traore are also sidelined, due to concussion and a foot injury respectively.Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who has been out for almost a month with a hamstring injury, could miss the rest of the season.
Soccer News
10 months ago
English Premier League

West Ham United interested in Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse - Soccer News

West Ham United are interested in signing James Ward-Prowse from Premier League rivals Southampton in the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider .The report has claimed that the Hammers could find it tough to get a deal done as Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are also keen on the England international.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Who will triumph in the WSL title race?

Will there be a new name on the Women's Super League trophy this season, or will Chelsea get their hands on it for the fourth campaign in a row?With less than two weeks to go until the final day of the season, everything is still to play for.Manchester United lead the table by one point, however second-placed Chelsea have a game in hand which comes at West Ham on Wednesday.
www.caughtoffside.com
10 months ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool transfer news: Klopp has no intentions of bringing back Mane

Liverpool have no intention of going in for former player Sadio Mane this summer.Football Insider has claimed that Klopp will not be pursuing Mane, the man he sold to Bayern Munich last summer.The same report also states that the Senegal international is currently unhappy with the Bundesliga club and could leave in the upcoming window.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool v Fulham team news

TEAM NEWS
Liverpool will assess Sunday's matchwinner Diogo Jota, who remains hampered by a back issue sustained against West Ham last week.Manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Roberto Firmino and Naby Keita will miss Wednesday's rearranged fixture.Fulham pair Andreas Pereira and Tim Ream are out for the remainder of the season because of an ankle injury and broken arm respectively.
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10 months ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool set sights on 30 million midfielder Jurgen Klopp likes a lot

Liverpool have been linked with the move for the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Renato Sanches.The 25-year-old Portuguese international has had an underwhelming campaign with the French outfit and he could be sold at the end of the season.Sanches has started just five league games for PSG and just once in the Champions League.
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Chris Taylor Subtly Kicks Padres When They're Down Following Dodgers Sweep

The Dodgers are on a roll right now, capping off a sweep of the Padres with a 4-0 shutout and 13th win in 15 games.While the stretch of hot play started before the last series in San Diego, the team has seemed a bit more galvanized since their one loss to the Padres two Fridays ago.The one where some video board operator at Petco Park decided to place a meme of Clayton Kershaw on the jumbotron.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Real Madrid

Feyenoord Rotterdam vs. Go Ahead Eagles - Football Match Report - May 14, 2023 - ESPN

Feyenoord wrapped up the Dutch championship with two games to spare after two early goals set them on their way to a 3-0 win over Go Ahead Eagles in Rotterdam on Sunday.Feyenoord took an unassailable lead at the top of the standings to spark wild celebrations in the port city, as they sealed the title for the first time since 2017.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Real Madrid

Klopp: Liverpool can attract players without UCL

Liverpool are an attractive prospect for players in the transfer market even if they are not assured of a place in the Champions League next season, manager Jurgen Klopp said.Fifth-placed Liverpool are making a late charge for the top four in the Premier League and a berth in Europe's lucrative competition, with Klopp's team only a point behind Manchester United having played a game more.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Real Madrid

The two tricks behind Inter Milan's remarkable season

Gab Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCMay 11, 2023, 02:52 PM ET


You either succeed by doing what everybody else does and doing it better than them, or you succeed by doing things differently.The old mantra applies to Inter -- who, for all their foibles and weaknesses, are fourth in Serie A, Coppa Italia finalists and holding a commanding 2-0 lead after the first leg of their Champions League semifinal against AC Milan -- in two key ways.
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10 months ago
Real Madrid

Real Madrid form guide & next six fixtures after Man City Champions League

At the start of April, Carlo Ancelotti ominously warned: The pan is at the right temperature again."After advancing past Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-finals that month, Real Madrid duly collected their third trophy of the season by beating Osasuna in the competition's showpiece last weekend.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Real Madrid

Al Nassr vs. Al Raed - Football Match Report - April 28, 2023 - ESPN

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the scoresheet on Friday, heading in the opening goal in Al Nassr's 4-0 victory over Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League.The Portuguese star struck inside four minutes, meeting a cross from the right by Sultan Al-Ghannam and heading down into the corner of the net from close range.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Guardiola wants 'clever leader' Gundogan to stay

Ilkay Gundogan has rarely been the centre of attention among Manchester City's vast array of stars, but once again the unassuming leader is playing a pivotal role in the run-in.It was his winning goal that led City to the title on the final day last season, hitting back from 2-0 down against Aston Villa to win 3-2 and spark celebratory scenes at Etihad Stadium.
Soccer News
10 months ago
AC Milan

Spezia 2-0 Milan: Wisniewski and Esposito strike to dent Rossoneris top-four hopes - Soccer News

Milan's hopes of finishing in Serie A's top four received another blow on Saturday as they were beaten 2-0 by relegation-threatened Spezia.The Rossoneri headed to Stadio Alberto Picco on a seven-match league unbeaten run but still stinging from Wednesday's 2-0 first-leg defeat to city rivals Inter in the Champions League semi-finals.
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10 months ago
English Premier League

Arsenal vs Brighton - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction

Arsenal continue their effort to reclaim top spot in the Premier League when they host Brighton on Saturday afternoon.The Gunners have slipped behind Manchester City in the title race and could be four points adrift of their rivals, who play Everton on the same day, by the time they kick off in north London.
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10 months ago
English Premier League

Manchester United vs Wolves - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction

Manchester United must dispose of their recent malaise in form when they welcome Wolves to Old Trafford on Saturday in the Premier League.A run of just one win in their last four league games has seen United drop below Newcastle into fourth place, while Liverpool's six straight victories have heightened the tension around the Champions League qualification race.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
English Premier League

Fulham v Leicester City team news

TEAM NEWS
Fulham have no reported new injury problems ahead of Monday's fixture.Aleksandar Mitrovic serves the final game of his eight-match ban, while Andreas Pereira and Tim Ream are out for the season with injury.Leicester's Ricardo Pereira could feature after a hamstring problem and fellow defender Jonny Evans is also in contention following a virus.
Soccer News
10 months ago
English Premier League

Prediction: Bournemouth vs Chelsea - Soccer News

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Bournemouth and Chelsea will face each other in the Premier League this coming weekend.The match between the Cherries and the Blues will be held at the Vitality Stadium and is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time on Saturday.Bournemouth
Bournemouth are more or less safe from relegation to the Championship at the end of the season.
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10 months ago
English Premier League

Premier League confirms April Manager of the Month nominees

The Premier League has released its shortlist of five bosses for its Barclays Manager of the Month award for April.Unai Emery, Pep Guardiola, Roy Hodgson, Eddie Howe and Gary O'Neil have all been nominated in recognition of their teams' positive results over the past four weeks or so.Aston Villa boss Emery is a hot favourite for the accolade, having steered the Villans to five wins and a draw before losing at Manchester United on Sunday.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

West Ham peaking at right time - Moyes

West Ham boss David Moyes believes his side are playing their best football at the right time of the season as they look to win the Europa Conference League.The Hammers host Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their semi-final on Thursday.Should they come out on top in the two-legged tie, West Ham will reach their first European final in 47 years.
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10 months ago
Arsenal

Arsenal attacker ready to leave Gunners after rejecting latest contract

Reiss Nelson is reportedly preparing to leave Arsenal at the end of the season.That's according to a recent report from Football Insider, who claim the Gunners' wide-man has rejected a new contract offer amid uncertainty over his long-term future.Nelson, 23, has struggled for game time this season.Understandably behind the likes of Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka; two of the Premier League's most impressive attackers, Nelson, who hasn't started in any league games, has been nothing more than a bit-part player for Mikel Arteta.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Brighton & Hove Albion v Everton team news

TEAM NEWS
Brighton will continue to assess injury doubts Evan Ferguson and Pascal Gross but head coach Roberto De Zerbi says he won't take risks with either player.This game may come too soon for Joel Veltman, while Adam Lallana, Jakub Moder and Jeremy Sarmiento remain out.Everton captain Seamus Coleman is likely to miss the rest of the season after injuring his knee in Monday's 2-2 draw at Leicester.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Blades sign off in style with win over Birmingham

Two goals in three minutes saw promoted Sheffield United sign off the season in style with victory over Birmingham City.Both sides hit the woodwork in the first half with Lukas Jutkiewicz hitting the bar for the hosts, before James McAtee and Tommy Doyle both struck the post for the Blades.Oli McBurnie headed in Chris Basham's cross on 53 minutes and McAtee doubled their lead three minutes later after good work from Iliman Ndiaye.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Who will seal a Championship play-off spot?

With just one game remaining, the Championship's four play-off spots are still to be decided.Third-placed Luton and Middlesbrough in fourth have wrapped up their places, with fifth and sixth up for grabs.A close race to the top six has played out as the season has reached its crescendo, with five teams in the mix.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Seven key games that put Celtic on path to title

Comeback wins, derby demolitions and a few swashbuckling performances have been notched up along the way as the Glasgow side picked up where they left off from last season to further assert their dominance in the Scottish Premiership.Every game is worth the same three points, but we've picked out seven of the side's key games on the way to retaining the title.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
FC Barcelona

Guardiola rages over Haaland's penalty gesture

A magnanimous gesture by Manchester City's goal-machine Erling Haaland left Pep Guardiola fuming on Saturday after the Norwegian striker ignored his manager's orders to take a spot-kick and handed the ball to team mate Ilkay Gundogan.After the German midfielder had scored a first-half brace to put the Premier League leaders 2-0 up against Leeds United, Guardiola yelled from the sidelines for Haaland to take the penalty they had been awarded in the closing minutes.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
FC Barcelona

Sources: PSG consider fining Messi for Saudi trip

12:22 PM ET



Julien LaurensCorrespondent



Paris Saint-Germain are considering handing Lionel Messi a fine for missing training on Monday to travel to Saudi Arabia, sources have told ESPN.First reported by French newspaper L'Equipe, PSG manager Christophe Galtier told his players that they would have two days off, Monday and Tuesday, if they beat Lorient on Sunday, but a defeat would result in the players being called in for training on Monday.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Celtic on brink, Beale decisions, McGrath in focus

It's the first weekend after the Scottish Premiership split into two for the final round of five fixtures.Celtic are a win away from the title, while second-placed Rangers' manager Michael Beale has some big squad decisions to make, but there is intrigue at the bottom end of the table too.Here's what to watch out for this weekend...
Game of weekend - Heart of Midlothian v Celtic
Last time out, Hearts ended a sorry run of six successive defeats by hitting six goals in what was the first home game for interim manager Steven Naismith.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Sacked Gracia defends Leeds record

Javi Gracia has defended his record as Leeds manager following his sacking.Leeds were 19th in the table when Gracia took over from Jesse Marsch in February, and are currently 17th - above the relegation zone on goal difference."Everton got eight points, Leicester and Southampton took six and (Nottingham) Forest five.
All U Can Heat
10 months ago
Miami Heat

Miami Heat to get extra two-way slot, plus RFA changes that could impact their offseason

This is part two of our series on how the new CBA impacts the Miami Heat.For a full breakdown on the new luxury tax bracket and an increase in the full mid-level exception, check out part one here.Here, we'll discuss two more minor changes to the CBA that the Heat can use to supplement their roster in the offseason.
Soccer News
10 months ago
Juventus

Juventus 2-1 Lecce: Vlahovic volley boosts Bianconeris top-four hopes - Soccer News

Dusan Vlahovic's fine volley saw Juventus end a five-game winless run with a 2-1 victory over Lecce in Serie A, boosting the Bianconeri's hopes of Champions League qualification.Vlahovic fired home on the turn to hand Massimiliano Allegri's men their first league win since April 1, deciding an entertaining contest at the Allianz Stadium.
Black & White & Read All Over
10 months ago
Juventus

Juventus rue missed chances in Bologna draw

It's been such a long time since Juventus has had a game that was defined by a multitude of missed chances that I had almost forgotten how it felt.It's a frustration distinctly different to what we've seen from Juve most of the season, when they play so poorly that they barely create chances to miss.
Black & White & Read All Over
10 months ago
Juventus

Allegri: Juventus going through most difficult phase of the season

Juventus failed to take advantage of Lazio's loss to Inter Milan and instead of leapfrogging above them with a win, they had to come from behind away at Bologna to remain in third place, a point behind the Romans.A penalty by former player Riccardo Orsolini saw the hosts go ahead, but given a penalty to try to level the game, Arkadiusz Milik made a complete fool of himself and saw his attempt saved.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'A club in meltdown turns to the old street fighter'

By Phil McNulty Chief football writer


Last updated on .From the section Leeds United
Sam Allardyce was probably resigned to never receiving another call of desperation from a club in crisis after his failure to keep West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League two years ago.It was the 68-year-old's first relegation from the top flight after never suffering the drop at Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United, West Ham United, Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Everton.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Leeds set to sack Gracia and in talks with Allardyce

Leeds United are set to sack manager Javi Gracia and are in talks to appoint former England boss Sam Allardyce as his replacement.Director of football Victor Orta is also set to leave the club.Leeds are 17th in the Premier League, above the relegation zone only on goal difference, with four games left this season.
NESN.com
10 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Sox's Alex Cora Highlights Connor Wong's Offensive Approach

Connor Wong has emerged as an under-the-radar contributor for the Boston Red Sox.With just 33 big-league games in the past two seasons, Wong is working toward a greater sample size behind the plate in Boston.And during Sunday's series-clinching Red Sox win over the Cleveland Guardians, the 26-year-old did right by his campaign.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'It creeps up on you' - the pain of a relegation fight

It is often suggested that some teams are "too good to go down".In reality, poor recruitment and team spirit, or terrible luck with injuries, can thrust any side into a relegation battle and set alarm bells ringing.Everton, Leicester City and West Ham are fighting for their Premier League lives, despite all having started the season with loftier aims back in August.
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