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Contract extension or outgoing transfer: Leroy Sane's situation at Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich is facing a decision on whether to extend Leroy Sané's contract, considering his inconsistent form and potential impact on the team's wage structure. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich latest club to join race to sign Everton star

Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Newcastle United are interested in Everton midfielder Amadou Onana known for his commanding play style. [ more ]

Bavarian Football Works

Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer defends Kim Min-jae after disastrous plays in Real Madrid draw

Bayern Munich drew with Real Madrid due to defensive breakdowns from Kim Min-jae, overshadowing his overall performance. [ more ]

Bavarian Football Works

Match Awards from Bayern Munich's grueling 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt

Harry Kane scored his 12th multi-goal game this season; Bayern Munich secured a top-four finish in the Bundesliga. [ more ]

Bavarian Football Works

National Basketball Association

Bayern Munich stalwart Matthijs de Ligt on losing the Bundesliga

Bayern Munich aims for top positions, not settling for anything less. [ more ]

The Ringer

Knicks and Pacers Move On, Who's Getting the Blame in Philly, and It's Time to Give Brunson His Flowers

Debate over 76ers blame, Brunson's underrated skills, Maxey's impact on Embiid, upcoming game previews and wishes, excitement for upcoming series. [ more ]

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20 hours ago

Charles Barkley Slams Jackasses on Other Networks' for Blaming Coaches for Team Struggles in NBA: Do Your Damn Job'

Charles Barkley criticizes media for blaming coaches over players' performance in NBA playoffs. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA Clippers

Clippers on brink of playoff elimination after losing Game 5 to Mavericks

The Clippers face potential elimination while trailing in the series 3-2 against the Mavericks, with Game 6 being a must-win situation. [ more ]

Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

Heat get crushed by Celtics 104-84, fall to 1-2

Boston Celtics dominate Miami Heat in game three of NBA Playoffs series [ more ]

Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

Heat look to defend home-court after their game 2 upset in Boston

Miami Heat upset Celtics in Game 2, tied the series 1-1 with a franchise playoff-high 3-pointers made. Adebayo and Herro were key players in the victory. [ more ]

ESPN.com

NBA playoffs betting: Four bets for Wednesday

Consider player rebounds and points betting props for specific NBA playoff matchups. [ more ]

www.90min.com

Mauricio Pochettino unimpressed by constant scrutiny and says 'enough is enough'

Pochettino emphasizes the need for time to implement ideas and expresses frustration with constant scrutiny. [ more ]

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14 hours ago

Chelsea's best and worst players in impressive derby win against Tottenham

Chelsea's victory over Tottenham puts them in contention for European qualification. [ more ]

www.90min.com

Borussia Dortmund demand apology from Jadon Sancho critics

Borussia Dortmund demanded an apology from critics of Jadon Sancho after his standout performance against PSG. [ more ]

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Man United decide Marcus Rashford price tag amid exit rumours

Manchester United is prepared to make big changes at the club after Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority takeover. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Poch defends Chelsea for giving up in Arsenal loss

Mauricio Pochettino acknowledged Chelsea's defeat but defended his players, comparing their performance to past occurrences in football history. [ more ]

Soccer News

Chelsea to take strongest possible action after Nicolas Jackson racially abused - Soccer News

Chelsea threatens criminal charges for racial abuse against Nicolas Jackson. [ more ]

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14 hours ago

Winlike Symptoms

Carlos Mendoza strategically inserted Francisco Lindor into the game for a crucial pinch-hit despite Lindor's illness. [ more ]

Mets360

Gut Reaction: Mets 4, Cardinals 2 (11 INN) 4/28/24

Mark Vientos hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, securing a 4-2 win for the Mets over the Cardinals. [ more ]

Mets360

Gut Reaction: Cardinals 4, Mets 2 (4/26/24)

The Mets struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities and fell to the Cardinals despite multiple baserunners. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Mets Designate Michael Tonkin For Assignment (Again)

The Mets have designated Tonkin for assignment and optioned Hartwig to Triple-A to make roster moves.

Tonkin's recent performance in his short Mets stint has been underwhelming.

Tonkin has a diverse experience in various baseball leagues and teams. [ more ]

Battery Power

Braves continue road trip with showdown against NL West-leading Dodgers

Atlanta Braves are struggling offensively but maintaining wins on the back of strong pitching performances. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers shine with strikeout-free plate performance in win over Arizona

The Dodgers achieved a rare feat of zero strikeouts in a game, following their manager's guidance to 'move the ball forward.' [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts is Out of Words to Describe Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani is excelling in the 2024 regular season, leading in various statistical categories and breaking records. [ more ]

Dodgers Digest

Dodgers 2, Nationals 1: Yamamoto shines as LA completes sweeps Washington - Dodgers Digest

Dodgers defeat Nationals 2-1 in a low-scoring game after a previous high-scoring matchup. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers Notes: Chris Taylor Leads MLB in Unfortunate Stat, Andrew Friedman Talks Struggling Hitters

Shohei Ohtani hit one of the hardest home runs in the Statcast Era. [ more ]

TalkNats.com

Game #23 Nats are in an offensive run deficit | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals have a strong rotation performance but struggle with offensive production. [ more ]

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20 hours ago

Why MLB Insider Is Believer In Red Sox's Tyler O'Neill's Hot Month

Tyler O'Neill is excelling in the early season and has the potential for a standout year. [ more ]

Bluebird Banter

Today in Blue Jay History: Jays Trade Barfield for Leiter

Jesse Barfield was traded to the Yankees for Al Leiter, who had a challenging start due to injuries, but later became a valuable player for the Blue Jays. [ more ]

Bluebird Banter

Jays Lose To Royals In Rain Shortened Game

Playing baseball in heavy rain presents unique challenges for both batters and pitchers. [ more ]

ESPN.com

MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 one month into the season?

Some surprising teams are at the top and bottom early in the 2024 MLB season. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Royals Release Mike Brosseau

Mike Brosseau released by Royals after struggling in Triple-A. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Zack Gelof Headed To IL With Oblique Strain

Second baseman Gelof diagnosed with left oblique strain likely to be placed on 10-day IL. [ more ]

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23 hours ago

Liverpool FC

Some Liverpool figures have openly discussed sanctioning risky transfer decision

Liverpool is considering selling Luis Diaz to potentially fund investments in other squad areas. [ more ]

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Liverpool FC

Sean Dyche's tracksuit energy shocks weary Liverpool into submission | Will Unwin

Jurgen Klopp facing challenges managing Liverpool's lineup with frequent games. [ more ]

www.90min.com

22 hours ago

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Bournemouth - Premier League

Arsenal aims for Premier League success against Bournemouth. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Arsenal

Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal: 'Arsenal survive painful flashbacks to maintain title push'

Arsenal is excelling in scoring goals from corners, highlighting a tactical advantage that has contributed significantly to their performance. [ more ]

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London

Arsenal's best and worst players in north London derby win

Arsenal secures a crucial win in the Premier League title race despite second-half scares. [ more ]

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Kai Havertz has found his role at Arsenal - he's their sexy Marouane Fellaini

Kai Havertz scored a brace for Arsenal against Chelsea, showcasing his potential and versatility as a player. [ more ]

The Athletic

Partey allowed Rice and Odegaard to run riot - and give Arsenal more midfield options

Mikel Arteta fielded Odegaard, Partey, and Rice in midfield after a long wait, contributing to Arsenal's success against Chelsea. [ more ]

www.90min.com

5 takeaways from Arsenal's demolition of rivals Chelsea

Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0, emphasizing their dominance and reversed roles from previous years. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 5/2/24

DJ LeMahieu is recovering from a foot injury and aiming to return to baseball activities soon. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Yankees offense searching for consistency after losing top spot in AL East | amNewYork

Scoring more than two runs in a game increases the Yankees' chances of winning. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request

The Yankees showcased their offense in a successful week, bouncing back from a slump with impressive runs but had some questionable rotations.

Readers can send questions for the Yankees mailbag with concerns about players' form and team performance. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers: Carlos Rodon vs. Joe Ross

The Yankees look to bounce back after a frustrating defeat in the series opener against the Brewers. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees 7, Athletics 3: Judge, Soto, and Rizzo mash their way to victory

Yankees utilize consistent scoring and strong bullpen to secure a 7-3 victory over the Oakland A's. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Zach Gelof's ninth-inning home run lifts A's over Yankees, 2-0

The A's ended an 8-game losing streak by beating the Yankees 2-0 with a late two-run homer. [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

Giants lose to Red Sox again, 6-2

The San Francisco Giants lost to the Boston Red Sox 6-2, with notable performances by Mike Yastrzemski and Kutter Crawford. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

BoMel's patience with Yaz paying off just as Giants head to Fenway

Yastrzemski found success after struggling initially, attributing it to being more patient in his approach. [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

Giants comeback falls short, lose 4-3 to Pirates in extras

Despite a late-inning comeback attempt, the San Francisco Giants lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in ten innings. [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

SF Giants Community: One Month Check-In

Team stats after one month: sitting two games under .500, in fourth place in NL West, inconsistency an issue. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Ahmed, Chapman deliver timely hits to propel SF Giants over Mets

The Giants secured a 5-2 win over the Mets with well-timed hitting and effective pitching. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

What we learned as Yaz homer not enough in Giants' loss to D-backs

Manager Melvin made a crucial decision in a pivotal moment during a Giants game against the Diamondbacks. [ more ]

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Boston.com

Crawford goes 7 innings, Wong has 3 hits, and Red Sox beat Giants 6-2

Kutter Crawford pitched a career-high seven innings, leading the Red Sox to victory over the Giants. [ more ]

NESN.com

MLB Rumors: Red Sox Acquire Veteran First Baseman From Cubs

The Boston Red Sox acquired Garrett Cooper from the Cubs to address the injury of starting first baseman Triston Casas. [ more ]

Boston.com

Red Sox reportedly trade for 1B Garrett Cooper from Cubs

Red Sox make a trade for first baseman Garrett Cooper from the Cubs to upgrade the position and provide a boost to the lineup. [ more ]

Boston.com

Jose Ramirez hits grand slam, AL-leading Guardians beat Red Sox 6-4

Cleveland Guardians defeat Boston Red Sox 6-4 with strong performance by José Ramírez.

Cleveland has the best record in the American League at 18-7. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Toronto Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Joseph Woll comes up huge, Matthews-less Maple Leafs pick up deserved Game 5 win to extend series

The Leafs showcased strong performances from Joseph Woll, Matthew Knies, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander in a crucial win over Boston. [ more ]

Bluebird Banter

Roster Move: Rodriguez To IL, Zach Pop Recalled

Yariel Rodríguez placed on 15-day IL with back inflammation. Zach Pop called up. Alek Manoah could fill in the rotation with shaky Bisons' stats. [ more ]

WJFW

Twins bring win streak into game against the White Sox

The Minnesota Twins aim to continue their eight-game winning streak against the struggling Chicago White Sox in their fifth encounter this season. [ more ]

Deadspin

Tommy Pham looks to lead White Sox to series win vs. Rays

Veteran outfielder Tommy Pham signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago White Sox, providing excitement and spark to the struggling team. [ more ]

Soccer News

Chicago Fire v Atlanta United: 'Think like champions' urges Giakoumakis - Soccer News

Atlanta United must 'think like champions' to improve form. [ more ]

Porterville Recorder

White Sox look to break losing streak in matchup with the Twins

The Chicago White Sox aim to break a six-game losing streak by defeating the Minnesota Twins in their upcoming match. [ more ]

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English Premier League

Marcus Rashford to PSG? Where Manchester United stars could end up in major summer clear-out

Manchester United planning a major squad overhaul, considering selling high-profile players to boost transfer budget. [ more ]

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English Premier League

Manchester United ready to axe summer signing despite Erik ten Hag's recent plea: report

Man Utd may part ways with Antony, considering his underwhelming performance despite Ten Hag's belief in his abilities. [ more ]

Black & White & Read All Over

Juventus

Manu's Grab Bag: One more

Juventus struggles to convert good performances into successful outcomes. [ more ]

Boston.com

Kevin Love thinks Heat have a 'way better game plan' for Celtics in Game 4

They did a lot of things on the defensive end that made us uncomfortable. [ more ]

Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

The Heat will try to bounce back in Boston vs Celtics for game 2

Miami Heat look to respond after playoff loss to Celtics. [ more ]

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New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets

Cam Johnson remains confident in himself, Nets: 'I feel like the pieces are there'

Criticism towards Cam Johnson's performance and fan reception despite team support. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dave Roberts Has High Praise for Dodgers' Bottom of Lineup

Bottom of the lineup production essential for Dodgers' success. [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

Series Preview: Joey Bart vs. the Giants

The concept of 'small sample size' may be used selectively by fans to justify preconceived notions about player performance. [ more ]

Bitter and Blue

Manchester City

Quick Match Recap: Manchester City Beat Brighton

Manchester City with a convincing 4-0 win against Brighton, showcasing strong form and depth in their squad. [ more ]

Faithandfearinflushing

Messrs. 3000

Mets fans' past experiences with players like Bobby Bonilla and Jason Bay shape their skepticism despite Lindor's strong performance. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 4/25/24

Any last-place team can hang with any first-place team in baseball. [ more ]

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Cowboys

By adding Ezekiel Elliott the Dallas Cowboys stamp their most depressing offseason ever

The Dallas Cowboys signing Ezekiel Elliott may not be a wise decision due to his declining performance on the field. [ more ]

Battery Power

Braves' first West Coast swing of the year starts with three in Seattle

The Atlanta Braves head to Seattle with a strong record and are facing a Mariners team that has been performing well in recent games. [ more ]

Battery Power

Braves News: Austin Riley Delivers Sunday Walk-Off, Jarred Kelenic Reflects on his MLB Journey, More

The Braves won a competitive series against the Guardians with late-game heroics and strong performances from key players. [ more ]

Battery Power

Braves roll with the regulars in game 2 vs Cleveland

The Braves are sticking with their regular lineup against right-handed pitchers, while the Guardians made adjustments for the matchup.

Chadwick Tromp is expected to start for the Braves in the series finale.

Jose Ramirez has had a slow start to the season, relying on luck for his performance not to appear worse. [ more ]

Battery Power

Charlie Morton starts as Braves look for another series win

Braves won game one with Chris Sale's strong outing and offense, aiming to win series. Braves seek to continue success in the next game. [ more ]

Battery Power

Chris Sale, Braves set to begin three-game series against Guardians

Atlanta Braves on a hot streak with strong rotation and key players performing well. [ more ]

Battery Power

Braves Minor League Recap: J.P. Martinez continues to sizzle

Braves minor league teams had a day of extremes: high-scoring wins and a shutout, with players showcasing both strengths and weaknesses. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

JavaScript

Yankees prospects: Ben Rice hits leadoff homer for Somerset

Limited player performance comments due to extenuating circumstances. [ more ]

The Ringer

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Eagles Day 2 Draft Recap: Birds Add Cooper DeJean and Jalyx Hunt

The Eagles drafted Iowa CB Cooper DeJean in the second round at pick no. 40. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

JavaScript

Yankees prospects: Two-touchdown win for Scranton

Durbin's standout performance led RailRiders to victory with 4 RBI and a homerun. [ more ]

Reuters

Suddenly hot White Sox look for revenge vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins both showing strong performances recently. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Paul Sullivan: Chicago White Sox are on a roll after completing 3-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays

Winning solves problems and boosts morale in the team. [ more ]

Reuters

Chris Paddock whiffs 10 as Twins blank White Sox

Chris Paddack led the Twins to a 7-0 win over the White Sox with 10 strikeouts in 7 innings. [ more ]

ABC7 Chicago

Danny Mendick recalled, John Brebbia activated by struggling White Sox

The White Sox made five roster moves including calling up Danny Mendick and activating John Brebbia due to poor performance. [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston Bruins

Jim Montgomery's Response To Leafs' Brad Marchand Quips

Brad Marchand's pivotal performance helped the Bruins win Game 3 against the Maple Leafs in the Stanley Cup playoffs first round. [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston Bruins

Bruins' Jim Montgomery Saw Plenty Wrong In Game 2 Loss To Maple Leafs

Discipline play crucial in Bruins' Game 2 loss according to coach Montgomery. [ more ]

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Liverpool FC

Liverpool's best and worst players in Merseyside derby defeat

Liverpool suffers shock defeat to Everton in Merseyside derby at Goodison Park after a decade, impacting their Premier League title challenge. [ more ]

Dodgers Digest

Dodgers @ Nationals April 24, 2024: Rematch between Knack and Irvin - Dodgers Digest

The Dodgers won a tight game against the Nationals with notable performances from players like James Outman and Miguel Rojas. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Jared Walsh Elects Free Agency

Jared Walsh cleared waivers and elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Rangers. [ more ]

Blue Seat Blogs

New York Rangers

Rangers Recap: Special teams, special plays, special players - Blue Seat Blogs

Special teams play a crucial role in the Rangers' success, evident in their 2-0 series lead against the Capitals. [ more ]

RMNB

National Hockey League

Capitals put together better effort but get handed same result in Game Two: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals are down 2-0 in the series, needing a win in Game Three to avoid elimination. [ more ]

The Ringer

Austin

Ant Rises to the Occasion and Bounce-Back Games to Watch

The importance of home-court advantage in the playoffs is significant. [ more ]

Battery Power

Braves stick with same lineup for Tuesday's game against Marlins

The Braves are strategically adjusting their lineup based on facing left-handed or right-handed starters. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers Prospect Named California League Player of the Week

Jeral Perez named California League Player of the Week, showcasing impressive stats and improvement in skills. [ more ]

Bavarian Football Works

Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano unfazed by recent criticism

Criticism is part of the game, but Dayot Upamecano remains resilient and focused on improvement to regain his form. [ more ]

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