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Premier League player facing rape allegations questioned further by police
1 month, 1 week ago

Premier League player facing rape allegations questioned further by police

New York Times  

A Premier League footballer accused of rape was questioned by police last week as the investigation into allegations against him continues. A Met Police statement released to The Athletic read: “Met officers are investigating following a number of reports of alleged sexual offences between 2021 and 2023. “Those who have come forward to police continue to receive support from Met …

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Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna PLAYER RATINGS: Which star was 'a nuisance throughout'? Who overcame 'a shaky start'? And which 'big game' player turned up yet again for Unai Emery's side?
2 months ago

Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna PLAYER RATINGS: Which star was 'a nuisance throughout'? Who overcame 'a shaky start'? And which 'big game' player turned up yet again for Unai Emery's side?

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa extended their unbeaten in the Champions League to three matches after beating Bologna 2-0 on Tuesday night. Unai Emery's side took all three points thanks to goals from John McGinn and Jhon Duran, which saw Villa move temporarily top of the new-format table. Aston Villa made it three wins out of three in the Champions League after beating …

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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
3 months ago

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

Sept. 20 1902 — Chicago’s Jim Callaghan tossed the White Sox’s first no-hitter, beating Detroit 2-0. 1992 — Philadelphia second baseman Mickey Morandini made the first unassisted triple play in the National League in 65 years, the ninth in major league history, in the Phillies’ 3-2, 13-inning loss to Pittsburgh. 1995 — Colorado’s John Vander Wal set a major league …

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HT Exclusive: Punjab FC's Argentine midfielder Pulga Vidal can't wait ‘to attack the rival’ this ISL season
3 months, 1 week ago

HT Exclusive: Punjab FC's Argentine midfielder Pulga Vidal can't wait ‘to attack the rival’ this ISL season

Hindustan Times  

Punjab FC has signed Argentine midfielder Norberto Ezequiel Vidal, aka Pulga, as their fifth foreign player for the Indian Super League 2024-25 season. Pulga Vidal joins Punjab FC as fifth foreign player for ISL 2024-25 The Bahía Blanca native made his debut against Mumbai City in the Durand Cup 2024 but had a barren season. !” Vidal eyes scoring more …

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The unnamed Premier League player accused of rape: How does the case end?
3 months, 1 week ago

The unnamed Premier League player accused of rape: How does the case end?

New York Times  

It has been more than 800 days since a Premier League footballer was arrested on suspicion of rape and taken into custody. There has been no update in the case since last August when a Metropolitan Police statement released to The Athletic read: “On July 4, 2022, an allegation of rape of a woman in her twenties was reported to …

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Man City's Phil Foden and Khadija Shaw voted PFA's player of the year in English soccer
4 months ago

Man City's Phil Foden and Khadija Shaw voted PFA's player of the year in English soccer

China Daily  

Manchester City's English midfielder Phil Foden poses Men's PFA Players' Player of the Year award in the winners backstage during the 2023-2024 Professional Footballers' Association awards, at the Opera House, in Manchester, northern England, on August 20, 2024. MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City duo Phil Foden and Khadija Shaw were voted the men’s and women’s player of the year in …

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Sparks’ Dearica Hamby files federal lawsuit against Aces, WNBA
4 months, 1 week ago

Sparks’ Dearica Hamby files federal lawsuit against Aces, WNBA

LA Times  

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant. Los Angeles Sparks All-Star forward Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant. According to the lawsuit, the EEOC ruled …

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Timberwolves’ Chris Hines, who works with Anthony Edwards, makes the most of summer-league stint
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Timberwolves’ Chris Hines, who works with Anthony Edwards, makes the most of summer-league stint

New York Times  

There was not a single player on the Minnesota Timberwolves summer-league roster who played even a minor role in the team’s run to the Western Conference finals last season. “I told these guys, when the Timberwolves come in to play, they have to feel us defensively,” summer-league head coach Chris Hines said after the first game in Las Vegas. Hines …

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Lakers to hire Lindsey Harding as team’s first female assistant coach
5 months, 1 week ago

Lakers to hire Lindsey Harding as team’s first female assistant coach

LA Times  

Lindsey Harding, formerly an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings, becomes the first female assistant in Lakers history. Lindsey Harding, last season’s G League coach of the year, will join JJ Redick’s first staff with the Lakers, The Times has learned from multiple people not authorized to discuss the negotiations. The Lakers’ staff will also include former head coaches Scott …

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Padres player under MLB investigation for allegedly gambling on baseball
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Padres player under MLB investigation for allegedly gambling on baseball

LA Times  

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is reportedly under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could face a lifetime ban. San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could be subject to a possible lifetime ban, according to a person familiar with the probe. …

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Barcelona finally beats Lyon and retains Women’s Champions League crown
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Barcelona finally beats Lyon and retains Women’s Champions League crown

Associated Press  

BILBAO, Spain — With a triumph over the rival it could never beat, Barcelona made it clear who’s in charge of women’s soccer. Barcelona ended its losing streak against the game’s most successful club on Saturday, beating Lyon 2-0 to clinch its third Women’s Champions League title in four years. “We are super happy to have won these four titles.” …

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Cole Palmer is the first Chelsea player to win Premier League Player of the Month for SIX YEARS after stunning with seven goals in April... while Everton's Sean Dyche takes the manager's prize by ensu
7 months, 1 week ago

Cole Palmer is the first Chelsea player to win Premier League Player of the Month for SIX YEARS after stunning with seven goals in April... while Everton's Sean Dyche takes the manager's prize by ensu

Daily Mail  

Cole Palmer is the first Chelsea player to win Player of the Month for six years Cole Palmer has won his first Premier League Player of the Month award for his performances with Chelsea in April, while Everton's Sean Dyche has been rewarded with the manager's prize. In four appearances, Palmer led the league in April with his seven goals …

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Shaquille O’Neal-Shannon Sharpe beef reaches diss track level. Here’s how we got here
7 months, 1 week ago

Shaquille O’Neal-Shannon Sharpe beef reaches diss track level. Here’s how we got here

LA Times  

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was named the NBA’s MVP for the third time in four years on Wednesday. O’Neal, now 52, is an analyst on TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” On Wednesday night’s show, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic was announced as the MVP for the third time in four years. “I don’t like to rain on people’s parade, …

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Sean Burroughs, former MLB player and Long Beach Little League star, dies at 43
7 months, 1 week ago

Sean Burroughs, former MLB player and Long Beach Little League star, dies at 43

LA Times  

Sean Burroughs heads to the batting cage during San Diego Padres spring training in February 2005. Burroughs, who helped Long Beach win back-to-back Little League World Series titles in the early 90s, died Thursday. Sean Burroughs, who pitched back-to-back no-hitters in the Little League World Series in leading his Long Beach team to consecutive championships and who then followed his …

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Mo Salah is 'the most selfish player I have ever witnessed' and disappears when the going gets tough, says Graeme Souness in scorchingly honest opinion of Liverpool's star man
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mo Salah is 'the most selfish player I have ever witnessed' and disappears when the going gets tough, says Graeme Souness in scorchingly honest opinion of Liverpool's star man

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness believes that Mohamed Salah is one of the 'most selfish players' he has ever watched and has claimed that the Egyptian forward 'is leaving Liverpool' amid speculation he could be on his way out of Anfield. Graeme Souness has called Mohamed Salah 'one of the most selfish players he has witnessed' Souness also stated that he believed the …

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Adam Wharton – the ‘Champions League’ player who refuses to take a backward step
8 months ago

Adam Wharton – the ‘Champions League’ player who refuses to take a backward step

New York Times  

Adam Wharton thumped the Amex stadium turf in frustration. He’s one of those players who plays forward passes and impacts the game.” Adam Wharton has adjusted quickly to the top flight Wharton’s forward-thinking suggests he is similar in mindset to Palace manager Oliver Glasner, who also prefers not to dwell on the past. Adam Wharton, left, with his brother Scott, …

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Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology from next season
8 months, 1 week ago

Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology from next season

Associated Press  

The Premier League will use AI-based player tracking technology to make offside calls from next season in a move that should reduce the time it takes officials to reach their decisions. England’s top-division clubs announced Thursday they reached a unanimous decision on the introduction of semi-automated offside technology, saying the new system is set to be launched during the first …

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Roy Keane blasts Erling Haaland AGAIN and says his 'general play is nowhere NEAR good enough', doubling down on 'League Two' jibe, as Jamie Carragher says Man City star 'doesn't care' about link-up pl
8 months, 1 week ago

Roy Keane blasts Erling Haaland AGAIN and says his 'general play is nowhere NEAR good enough', doubling down on 'League Two' jibe, as Jamie Carragher says Man City star 'doesn't care' about link-up pl

Daily Mail  

Roy Keane has doubled down on his comments about Erling Haaland's general play not being good enough, having criticised the Manchester City striker following his poor performance against Arsenal last month. Speaking about his post-match comments, Keane said: 'I don't know what the big deal is, I give Erling Haaland praise every week, I give Manchester City praise, and I …

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Column: It’s not just Shohei — a massive scandal involving sports betting is just around the corner
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Column: It’s not just Shohei — a massive scandal involving sports betting is just around the corner

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani, right, and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara last month during the Dodgers’ series in Seoul, just before allegations of illegal gambling by Mizuhara emerged and suspicions swirled about Ohtani. — Cleveland Cavaliers Coach J.B. Bickerstaff Mizuhara originally asserted that Ohtani had covered his gambling losses; Ohtani’s camp has subsequently maintained that Mizuhara covered those losses by stealing from the …

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Vanessa Carlton helps Capitals’ John Carlson celebrate reaching milestone of 1,000 NHL games
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vanessa Carlton helps Capitals’ John Carlson celebrate reaching milestone of 1,000 NHL games

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson has reached the milestone of 1,000 NHL games, and pop singer Vanessa Carlton lent her voice to be part of the celebration. That ability and uniqueness, there’s very few that log minutes in all those situations like he has throughout his career.” Carlson, who is originally from Natick, Massachusetts, but spent much of …

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Premier League Hall of Fame: Every player who has been honoured with the prestigious title from Liverpool club legend to Arsenal midfield maestro and latest inductee John Terry
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Premier League Hall of Fame: Every player who has been honoured with the prestigious title from Liverpool club legend to Arsenal midfield maestro and latest inductee John Terry

Daily Mail  

The Premier League is arguably the most competitive and high tempo league in Europe, potentially even the world. Honours: Premier League winner 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, Premier League Golden Boot 1993-94 Former England forward Andrew Cole enjoyed 17 long years in England's top flight playing for seven different clubs, scoring a mind blowing 187 goals within this time frame …

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Player relationships in same team are ‘inappropriate’, says Chelsea boss Hayes
9 months, 1 week ago

Player relationships in same team are ‘inappropriate’, says Chelsea boss Hayes

The Hindu  

Player-to-player relationships within the same squad are inappropriate and can lead to significant challenges for managers, Chelsea coach Emma Hayes said. Asked about the need to safeguard players, Hayes told reporters: “Player-coach relationships - they’re inappropriate, player-to-player relationships are inappropriate.” Speaking ahead of Friday’s Women’s Super League clash against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, the English manager said players and coaches …

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Where does NWSL stand entering 2024 season? A focus on player health, incremental growth
9 months, 1 week ago

Where does NWSL stand entering 2024 season? A focus on player health, incremental growth

New York Times  

Sign up for Full Time, our weekly women’s soccer newsletter covering all things NWSL and USWNT In 2024, there isn’t a looming narrative hanging over the NWSL. In the four months since Gotham FC won its first NWSL Championship at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, the offseason has dominated the conversation with an expansion draft for the two incoming teams, …

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Son Heung-min ‘injured’ in table tennis row with team-mates
10 months, 1 week ago

Son Heung-min ‘injured’ in table tennis row with team-mates

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 Tottenham and South Korea captain Son Heung-min injured …

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