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Jamie Carragher had backed Man City to win the Premier League but that was before Rodri’s injury (Photo: YouTube/Gettty) Jamie Carragher is no longer backing Manchester City to definitely win the Premier League title following Rodri’s season-ending injury. The Ballon d’Or frontrunner hobbled off the pitch during the 2-2 draw with title rivals Arsenal last … Read more

Wojciech Szczesny had announced his retirement from football in August (EPA) Wojciech Szczesny claims it would be ‘disrespectful’ if he chose to stay retired and not join Barcelona. The Spanish club have been forced to make an emergency signing after goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a ruptured patella tendon during the La Liga victory against … Read more

Gavin Lux knocks in a run with a single in the fourth inning Wednesday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Dave Roberts wasn’t quite ready to bench struggling second baseman Gavin Lux in favor of Kiké Hernández, but Lux was beginning to test the patience of the Dodgers manager as his slump extended into a … Read more

Joshua was outclassed by Dubois at Wembley (Picture: Getty Images) In his latest column, former Olympian and heavyweight contender Frazer Clarke warns Anthony Joshua not to rush into a rematch against Daniel Dubois after his brutal defeat at Wembley. It just went all wrong for Anthony Joshua against Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday … Read more

There was a bright side to Marcus Stroman’s outing Wednesday: He didn’t allow any extra-base hits.  Of course, when you’re tagged for 10 singles while recording just as many outs, that’s not going to lead to much success. It sure didn’t for Stroman and the Yankees.  3Marcus Stroman reacts as he walks to the dugout … Read more

Aaron Boone isn’t worried about Austin Wells. Yes, the Yankees catcher is in the midst of a slump. Yes, this is the most games he has played in a single season. Austin Wells (left) talks with Marcus Stroman in the first inning of the Yankees’ 9-7 loss to the Orioles on Sept. 25, 2024. Brad … Read more

Jasson Dominguez’s glove is not helping his case in the Yankees’ left field battle. As impactful as his bat and legs may be offensively compared to Alex Verdugo, his defense has left plenty to be desired, turning in his latest costly misplay in Wednesday’s 9-7 loss to the Orioles in The Bronx. With the bases … Read more

Neil Robertson suffered a late night shock in Cheltenham (Picture: Getty Images) Neil Robertson was stunned by Rory Thor at the British Open late on Wednesday night as the upsets keep on coming in Cheltenham. The Malaysian cueist, who beat Mark Williams in the opening round, edged the Thunder from Down Under 4-3 to set-up … Read more

LAFC’s Omar Campos celebrates with Sergi Palencia after scoring a goal against Sporting Kansas City during extra time of the U. S. Open Cup final at BMO Stadium on Wednesday. (Michael Owens/USSF / Getty Images for USSF) There’s a magic to the U.S. Open Cup, the oldest national soccer competition in the country and the … Read more

Everything seemed so right in Yankeeland when the AL East’s second-place team arrived in The Bronx this week. Then the ump said play ball. The early appraisals (including here) gushed about the Bronx Bombers. Everyone was talking about how great things were going, and especially how remarkable their streak of good health was. The reality … Read more