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Rangers trade 1B Nathaniel Lowe to Nationals for lefty reliever Robert Garcia
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rangers trade 1B Nathaniel Lowe to Nationals for lefty reliever Robert Garcia

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers acquired left-handed reliever Robert Garcia from the Washington Nationals in a trade Sunday for past Gold Glove and Silver Slugger first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Texas is parting with Lowe after acquiring slugging corner infielder Jake Burger from Miami for three minor league players during the winter meetings less than two weeks ago. Texas acquired …

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Successful Olympics, Murray retires and Tuchel takes over – 2024 talking points
1 month ago

Successful Olympics, Murray retires and Tuchel takes over – 2024 talking points

The Independent  

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Griffin Conine hits 1st career homer and Marlins hold off Giants 4-3
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Griffin Conine hits 1st career homer and Marlins hold off Giants 4-3

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Griffin Conine hit his first career home run and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Saturday night. He had a text waiting for him from his dad — who didn’t make the trip to San Francisco — that read, “Call me.” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said Conine is making the most of his …

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France’s all-time leading scorer Giroud ends his international career
6 months ago

France’s all-time leading scorer Giroud ends his international career

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s all-time leading scorer Olivier Giroud confirmed the end of his international career on Monday. The moment to say goodbye to the French team,” the 37-year-old Giroud wrote on his Instagram page on Monday. Giroud will continue his club career in Major League Soccer after he signed to play with Los Angeles FC, leaving Europe after 18 years …

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'Wiley' Gasperini looks to stall Alonso's Leverkusen juggernaut
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'Wiley' Gasperini looks to stall Alonso's Leverkusen juggernaut

China Daily  

DUBLIN — Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso can cement his status as Europe's rising coaching star in Wednesday's Europa League final, but he will come up against a wily old fox in Atalanta's Gian Piero Gasperini. Alonso has rebuffed advances from former clubs Liverpool and Bayern Munich to remain in charge of Leverkusen, after leading the club to its first-ever Bundesliga …

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On this day in 2015: Kevin Sinfield has fairytale finish to rugby league career
1 year, 3 months ago

On this day in 2015: Kevin Sinfield has fairytale finish to rugby league career

The Independent  

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Miguel Cabrera’s career coming to close with Tigers, leaving lasting legacy in MLB and Venezuela
1 year, 3 months ago

Miguel Cabrera’s career coming to close with Tigers, leaving lasting legacy in MLB and Venezuela

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera sat in a gray chair beside his two stalls in the Detroit Tigers’ clubhouse early in the final week of his career, sorting through stuff to get shipped. “Hitting a baseball is one of the hardest things to do in sports, and he and Albert Pujols are the two best that I’ve seen do it my …

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Farewell to Neymar, a European career played out in Lionel Messi’s shadow
1 year, 4 months ago

Farewell to Neymar, a European career played out in Lionel Messi’s shadow

The Independent  

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'Nobody retained him in IPL. That's how well he has done': Ex-England captain brutally destroys Aaron Finch
1 year, 9 months ago

'Nobody retained him in IPL. That's how well he has done': Ex-England captain brutally destroys Aaron Finch

Hindustan Times  

The fan-wars have already begun as the 2023 Indian Premier League begins on March 31. Earlier this week, the official television broadcasters of the league – Star Sports – posted a video featuring former cricketers Paul Collingwood and Aaron Finch, as they discussed the IPL 2023. Even Finch couldn't resist breaking into laughter at the former England captain's remark as …

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Astros sign first baseman Jose Abreu 'to a three year deal worth about $20 million per year'
2 years, 1 month ago

Astros sign first baseman Jose Abreu 'to a three year deal worth about $20 million per year'

Daily Mail  

First-baseman Jose Abreu will be moving to Houston after agreeing to a deal with the Astros. According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the former Chicago White Sox slugger will be signing with the reigning World Series champions on a three year deal. The Houston Chronicle's Chandler Rome says the deal with the 35-year old Abreu will be worth around $60 …

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Albert Pujols' 700 home runs: the absurdity of Pujols' comeback season.
2 years, 3 months ago

Albert Pujols' 700 home runs: the absurdity of Pujols' comeback season.

Slate  

Albert Pujols is staging one of the greatest goodbyes in the history of sports. If he’d kept hitting 30 homers per year, something he’d done every season of his Major League career, he’d have gotten to 700 in 2019. By adjusted on-base plus slugging percentage, which indexes a player’s offensive contributions to the league average, Pujols never had a season …

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Chennaiyin FC signs experienced Polish midfielder Ariel Borysiuk
3 years, 5 months ago

Chennaiyin FC signs experienced Polish midfielder Ariel Borysiuk

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC has signed former Bundesliga midfielder Ariel Borysiuk on a one-year deal ahead of 2021-22 Indian Super League season. Borysiuk, with 350 club appearances in his 14-year long professional career, will be joining the two-time champions following a spell at Polish outfit Jagiellonia Bialystok. The arrival of Borysiuk will bring in valuable experience and additional depth to CFC's midfield …

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AFC Champions League: Persepolis Will Be The Toughest Test of My Career, Says FC Goa's Glan Martins
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League: Persepolis Will Be The Toughest Test of My Career, Says FC Goa's Glan Martins

News 18  

FC Goa midfielder Glan Martins, who has earned praises from all quarters in the first two Group E matches of the AFC Champions League, believes that the upcoming game against Persepolis FC will be the “toughest test” of his career. I am really looking forward to the game,” said Glan Martins. “We are going to enjoy the moment for now …

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Alvaro Morata is set to rejoin Juventus on loan but can the Spanish striker turn his career around?
4 years, 3 months ago

Alvaro Morata is set to rejoin Juventus on loan but can the Spanish striker turn his career around?

Daily Mail  

Alvaro Morata has secured a return to Juventus on loan from Atletico Madrid, with the Italian side having the option to sign him permanently next year. One problem during his spell at Atletico is that Morata often went several games without scoring before enjoying brief purple patches. At Atletico, the striker often had several games without scoring before hitting a …

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David Silva says Man City career beyond wildest dreams
4 years, 5 months ago

David Silva says Man City career beyond wildest dreams

The Hindu  

Manchester City's David Silva says his trophy-laden career with the Premier League club has exceeded his wildest dreams as he prepares for his final league game against Norwich City on Sunday. Silva has won 11 trophies in 10 seasons with Manchester City, including four Premier League titles, since arriving from Valencia in 2010. RELATED| “When I look back at everything, …

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Gareth Bale doesn’t want Premier League return and could end career at Real Madrid, says agent
4 years, 7 months ago

Gareth Bale doesn’t want Premier League return and could end career at Real Madrid, says agent

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale does not want …

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Joe Hart eyeing move abroad to revive career
4 years, 7 months ago

Joe Hart eyeing move abroad to revive career

The Hindu  

Joe Hart understands he is unlikely to earn a move to a top club at the end of the season but is eager to go abroad if that means he can become a key player for a team once more. Now 33, Hart has not played a Premier League game for Burnley since being dropped after a 5-1 home loss …

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Pep Guardiola: I tried to convince Vincent Kompany to stay
5 years ago

Pep Guardiola: I tried to convince Vincent Kompany to stay

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola tried in vain to persuade Vincent Kompany to spend one more season with Manchester City. The 33-year-old Belgium defender netted an unforgettable long-range effort to seal a pivotal 1-0 win over Leicester City in what would prove to be his final competitive appearance at the Etihad Stadium, with Guardiola's men going on to pip Liverpool to the Premier …

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NBA: After nearly a year in wilderness, Carmelo Anthony returns to league to play for struggling Portland Trail Blazers
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA: After nearly a year in wilderness, Carmelo Anthony returns to league to play for struggling Portland Trail Blazers

Firstpost  

Carmelo Anthony, who hasn’t played in over a year since being dumped by the Houston Rockets, has signed a contract with the last place Portland Trail Blazers, US media reported on Thursday. The 35-year-old Anthony last played on 8 November, 2018 when he shot just one of 11 from the floor and scored two points in the Rockets’ 98-80 loss …

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Vincent Kompany's Manchester City career in numbers
5 years, 7 months ago

Vincent Kompany's Manchester City career in numbers

The Hindu  

Vincent Kompany has confirmed he will leave Manchester City after 11 seasons to become player-manager at Anderlecht. The 33-year-old has enjoyed a stellar career in Manchester since joining the club in 2008, becoming a key figure as City transformed from a Premier League also-ran to serial trophy winner. 10 - Since Kompany's arrival in 2008, no Premier League team has …

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Emiliano Sala in profile: Argentine, 28, was backed to fire Cardiff to safety
5 years, 11 months ago

Emiliano Sala in profile: Argentine, 28, was backed to fire Cardiff to safety

Daily Mail  

Fears continue to grow for Cardiff's newly signed club-record striker Emiliano Sala as the light aircraft he boarded to fly back to Wales has gone missing. Emiliano Sala, centre wearing a black hooded top, posted this photograph on Monday of his 'final goodbye' to Nantes players hours before his plane went missing over the English Channel Cardiff had been keeping …

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