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Bayern Munich faced a 2-1 loss to Real Madrid despite a chance for an upset. [ more ]

Bavarian Football Works

Gary Neville thinks Bayern Munich could give Arsenal problems in the Champions League

Bayern Munich may still pose a challenge for Arsenal despite their current struggles in the Bundesliga.

Gary Neville believes Arsenal's recent performances show promise, but they might face difficulties against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. [ more ]

Bavarian Football Works

Player ratings: Heidenheim 3-2 Bayern Munich

Serge Gnabry shines with an assist and a goal for Bayern Munich.

Heidenheim delivers a spirited performance in the second half, shaking up Bayern Munich. [ more ]

Bavarian Football Works

Official: Bayern Munich inks Mathys Tel to contract extension through 2029

Bayern Munich extended Mathys Tel's contract through 2028/29 season, securing their young talent long-term.

Tel's performance with seven goals and four assists in 31 games indicates his value to Bayern Munich. [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

Minor League roundup, April 24: Marco Luciano blasts off

Marco Luciano is adjusting well in AAA with a solid season, focusing on improving his power numbers for greater success. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

4 weeks ago

New York Yankees

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 4/12/24

The Yankees had a successful homestand and are now on the road facing the Cleveland Guardians. [ more ]

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National Hockey League

Ivan Miroshnichenko will be healthy scratched against Detroit Red Wings: 'He's been put in a real tough spot as a young player'

Ivan Miroshnichenko will be a healthy scratch for the Washington Capitals, replaced by Nicolas Aube-Kubel.

Coach Carbery acknowledges Miroshnichenko's struggles and plans to support his development during this challenging period. [ more ]

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Blue Seat Blogs

New York Rangers

Rangers top 4 need a shakeup as well - Blue Seat Blogs

Splitting up the Rangers' top 4 defense pairings may be necessary for improved performance.

The Rangers' defense pairs have struggled significantly since January. [ more ]

Reuters

San Jose Sharks

Struggling Sharks, reeling Ducks look for glimmer of hope

Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks facing challenges

Anaheim Ducks focusing on positive takeaways from recent games [ more ]

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Coindesk

3 days ago

Cryptocurrency

Solana and Cosmos Lead CoinDesk 20 Higher: CoinDesk Indices Market Update

The CoinDesk 20 index gained 2.7% over the past week, led by Cosmos and Solana, despite Ether's underperformance. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

5 days ago

Data science

Eckert's Examinations: 2023 College OC Stat Study - Zach Frazier

Examining Zach Frazier's performance in the 2023 college season compared to his peers using SIS data. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Latest On Mets' Rotation Plans

The Mets are considering a rotation change involving top pitching prospect Christian Scott and right-hander Adrian Houser. [ more ]

Mets360

Wednesday catch-all thread (3/27/24)

Mets pitchers' K/BB ratios varied during Grapefruit League play.

Despite impressive K/BB ratios, some pitchers faced challenges like high ERAs. [ more ]

Mets360

Mets 2024 projections: Starling Marte

Marte struggled in 2023 due to double groin surgery in 2022, impacting his performance on and off the field.

Despite his struggles, Marte had success in stealing bases during the previous season. [ more ]

Mets360

Adrian Houser and the quest to reduce loud contact

Adrian Houser's xFIP remained consistent in 2021 and 2023, but his performance varied significantly due to changes in pitch selection and effectiveness.

Houser's shift in pitch usage resulted in a drop in ground ball percentage, sinker effectiveness, and a rise in strikeout rate but also led to more hard-hit balls from opponents. [ more ]

Mets360

Mets 2024 projections: Francisco Lindor

Lindor has performed exceptionally well as a Met with a combined 16.8 fWAR in three years, including a 30-30 campaign.

Computer models predict Lindor's upcoming season stats to be consistent with his veteran status, despite a slightly lower BABIP forecast. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA Dodgers

How hitting with runners in scoring position has been Shohei Ohtani's one Dodgers flaw

Ohtani excels with no baserunners, but struggles with runners in scoring position, affecting his overall performance. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

4 weeks ago

LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Alex Vesia Trending Up But Has 'To Be Better'

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff had mixed results in their 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins.

Alex Vesia, a key left-hander in the Dodgers bullpen, struggled in the game by giving up the game-losing home run. [ more ]

Battery Power

Atlanta Braves

Despite uncharacteristic grounding, Braves finish April on top

Despite being projected to be the best team in baseball, the Atlanta Braves finished April with the best record, a rare feat among top-projected teams. [ more ]

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New York Islanders

Ilya Sorokin talks struggles as Islanders remain confident in star goalie | amNewYork

It is normal for athletes to experience ups and downs in their careers, and it's essential to focus on bouncing back from setbacks. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

2 weeks ago

New York Islanders

Islanders Anxiety - Episode 289 - Encouraging and Frustrating

The Islanders showed they can compete with top teams like the Hurricanes but faced bad luck again, needing to replicate their strong performance for a different outcome. [ more ]

BBC Sport

2 weeks ago

English Premier League

Manchester United v Sheffield United team news

Key Takeaway: Manchester United and Sheffield United provide updates on player injuries and match facts ahead of their upcoming fixture. [ more ]

sportslens.com

3 weeks ago

FC Barcelona

Ex-MLS Man Suggests Lionel Messi Dropped The Ball Against Monterrey In CONCACAF Champions Cup

Herculez Gomez praises Lionel Messi for his performance in Inter Miami's win over Sporting KC, contrasting it with his display against Monterrey. [ more ]

Defector

3 weeks ago

Golden State Warriors

Kings, Inevitable Passing Of Time End The Warriors | Defector

The Golden State Warriors faced an aging challenge and were convincingly outperformed by the Sacramento Kings in a significant game. [ more ]

www.caughtoffside.com

4 weeks ago

Liverpool FC

BBC Pundit points out big "issue" for Liverpool

Former Premier League forward Chris Sutton believes Mohamed Salah's performance post-injury may cost Liverpool the title. [ more ]

The Athletic

San Francisco 49ers

Improving the 49ers' pass protection: A look at 10 O-line draft prospects

Offensive line investments improved 49ers' pass protection in recent years but regressed in 2023.

Key players like Trent Williams and Aaron Banks contributed to the 49ers' improved pass blocking performance. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

San Jose Sharks

Sharks now guaranteed at least top-four pick in 2024 NHL Draft

The Sharks secured a top-four pick for the 2024 NHL Draft by finishing no higher than 31st place in the standings.

San Jose has never had the first overall pick but holds a 25% chance at the No. 1 selection this year. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

An Unreleased Game Surfaced On Xbox's Most-Played Charts In Japan, But It's Anyone's Guess What That Means

The most-played games list on Xbox lacks transparency on how it is compiled, leading to questions and anomalies.

Xbox's performance in Japan, as reflected in the most-played games list, raises concerns about the accuracy and relevance of the data. [ more ]

Apple Podcasts

Arsenal

Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal: Ever-growing maturity and experience nullifies City on Apple Podcasts

Arsenal ended Manchester City's 57-game goal streak at the Etihad.

The panel discussed Arsenal's performance and its implications for the rest of the season. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees

What will Juan Soto hit in 2024?

Juan Soto won AL Player of the Week honors with a .529 performance in the opening series with the Yankees.

Soto's previous batting averages show potential, with standout stats in offensive-friendly settings. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees

Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request

The Yankees had a satisfying opening series with strong performances from key players.

Speculation and questions arose regarding the team's performance and future outcomes. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Chelsea

Poch on Chelsea data: We should be 4th

Pochettino believes Chelsea should be higher in the Premier League standings

Chelsea ranks fourth in the league for big chances missed and in expected goal difference. [ more ]

www.fourfourtwo.com

Chelsea

Former Chelsea star explains why Blues have to sell their most consistent player

Chelsea may have to sell Conor Gallagher to generate income.

Gallagher has been consistent for Chelsea, but his departure seems likely due to financial reasons. [ more ]

Black & White & Read All Over

Juventus

There was no moral victory for Juventus against Napoli

Juventus' loss to Napoli prompts mixed reactions.

Napoli's performance and current challenges raise doubts about their abilities. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Pittsburgh Steelers

2023 Exit Meetings - iOL Nate Herbig

The Steelers' exit meetings for the 2023 season analyzed

Nate Herbig's performance and potential role on the team discussed [ more ]

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