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- Futbol· 1 min ago
Haaland: City must 'stay positive' amid PL case
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Erling Haaland says everyone at Manchester City must "stay positive" as the club plays its first matches since being found guilty of breaching Premier League rules, ESPN reports. The ruling hangs over City as they try to keep their focus on results.
Full story at ESPN ↗ - NFL· 1 min ago
Chargers OC McDaniel understands calls for his firing amid 0-4 start
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Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel says calls for his firing come "with the territory of the job" after an 0-4 start. The pressure is mounting on a Los Angeles offense that has yet to deliver a win.
Full story at ESPN ↗ - NFL· 1 min ago
Commanders OC: Daniels will be 'full go,' have no limitations vs. Giants
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Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough says Jayden Daniels will be "full go" with no limitations when he faces the Giants on Sunday. Having their star quarterback at full strength is a big boost for Washington in a division game.
Full story at ESPN ↗ - Futbol· 13 min ago
Sir Alex: Ronaldo and Rooney were 'best in Europe'
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Sir Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney were the two best players in Europe for a stretch of his time at Manchester United. It is rare praise from a manager who seldom ranks his own players.
Full story at ESPN ↗ - Futbol· 13 min ago
Montagliani clears path for Infantino's reelection as FIFA prez
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Gianni Infantino has a clear path to reelection as FIFA president, according to ESPN sources, because Concacaf's Victor Montagliani plans to stay where he is. Montagliani had been seen as a possible challenger.
Full story at ESPN ↗ - NBA· 15 min ago
Sixers plan to unveil new-look starting 5 vs. Nets in preseason
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The 76ers plan to play their new look starting five on Thursday in a preseason game against the Nets, sources told ESPN. It is the first look at the lineup Philadelphia is building for the season.
Full story at ESPN ↗ - NBA· 15 min ago
KAT: 'Don't look good' for Knicks deal before regular season
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Karl Anthony Towns says the odds "don't look good" for a new contract extension with the Knicks before the regular season starts. His future in New York stays an open question heading into opening night.
Full story at ESPN ↗ - NBA· 15 min ago
Buss siblings formally file case against Jeanie over sale of Lakers shares
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Five of the Buss siblings have formally filed their case against Lakers acting governor Jeanie Buss over the sale of the family's remaining shares. The dispute over the franchise's future now heads into a formal process.
Full story at ESPN ↗ - NBA· 15 min ago
'Hyped' Haliburton plays 16 minutes in return from Achilles injury
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Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton scored seven points in 16 minutes against the Timberwolves on Wednesday, his first game in more than 16 months. He had been recovering from a torn Achilles, and his return is a major lift for Indiana.
Full story at ESPN ↗ - Futbol· 30 min ago
¿América es parámetro para Rayados? Esto dijo Matías Almeyda previo a juego en el Banorte
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Monterrey coach Matías Almeyda says he does not see the matchup with América as a test of where Rayados stand, ahead of their visit to Estadio Banorte. He insisted his team already knows its level, playing down the idea of the game as a measuring stick.
Full story at Mediotiempo ↗ - NFL· 34 min ago
Updated NFL Power Rankings: Where do the final three undefeated teams stand after four weeks?
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ESPN's updated NFL Power Rankings sort all 32 teams after the first month, with three clubs still unbeaten heading into Week 5. The list sizes up how every franchise has performed so far.
Full story at ESPN ↗ - Futbol· 36 min ago
Keylor Navas asegura que respaldan a Esteban Solari: 'Estamos a muerte con el'
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Pumas goalkeeper Keylor Navas says the squad is fully behind coach Esteban Solari, telling reporters they are "a muerte" with him. His backing comes ahead of a matchup with Cruz Azul, the team that beat Pumas in a final.
Full story at Mediotiempo ↗ - Music· 43 min ago
Wilco & Billy Bragg’s Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions Gets More Complete With Expanded New Box Set
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Wilco and Billy Bragg are expanding Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions with a new box set. The 1998 collaboration set unused Woody Guthrie lyrics to new music and gave Wilco the fan favorite "California Stars."
Full story at Stereogum ↗ - Futbol· 55 min ago
¿Quiénes fueron los mejores jugadores en el arranque de Rafa Márquez con el tricolor?
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Récord ranked the standout players of Rafa Márquez's first tour in charge of Mexico, a four game stretch with two draws and two losses. Teenager Gilberto Mora topped the ratings, and several young players outscored veterans like Hirving Lozano and Orbelín Pineda.
Full story at Récord ↗ - Music· 2 hr ago
John Glacier – “Lights”
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Producer and artist John Glacier is back with "Lights," her second single of the year after this summer's "Bond Girl." The track follows one of Stereogum's favorite albums of last year.
Full story at Stereogum ↗ - NBA· 2 hr ago
LeBron James expected to make 76ers debut in preseason game vs. Nets
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LeBron James is expected to make his 76ers debut in Thursday's preseason game against the Nets, according to The Athletic. The 41 year old would give fans their first look at him in a Philadelphia jersey.
Full story at The Athletic ↗ - Music· 3 hr ago
Discursive Verses: Vic Mensa and the rise of a rap manosphere counterculture
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NPR Music critic Rodney Carmichael looks at Vic Mensa and a new counterculture pushing back against rap's podcast bro scene. He frames it as an equal but opposite response.
Full story at NPR Music ↗ - NBA· 3 hr ago
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, two-time NBA MVP, joins Atletico Madrid ownership group
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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous Alexander, a two time NBA MVP, has joined Atlético Madrid's ownership group. The club confirmed his investment in a release on Thursday.
Full story at The Athletic ↗ - NFL· 3 hr ago
Broncos' Sean Payton increasing involvement in play-calling after slow start for Bo Nix and Co.
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Sean Payton is taking over offensive play calling from first year coordinator Davis Webb, with the change expected for Denver's Week 5 game against the Chargers. The 2-2 Broncos have struggled on offense, and Bo Nix is on pace for career lows.
Full story at NFL.com ↗ - NFL· 4 hr ago
Carolina Panthers and Morgan & Morgan Launch "Picking Off Hunger" Initiative
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The Carolina Panthers and Morgan & Morgan launched "Picking Off Hunger," a program supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. It is a local push from the team to fight hunger across the Charlotte region.
Full story at Panthers.com ↗ - NFL· 4 hr ago
Tepper Sports & Entertainment Selects Longhorn Lockers for Carolina Panthers Locker Room Project
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Tepper Sports & Entertainment picked Longhorn Lockers to build custom lockers for the Panthers' locker room. The install is part of the ongoing transformation of Bank of America Stadium.
Full story at Panthers.com ↗ - NFL· 4 hr ago
Bryce Young to serve as celebrity Gameday picker; appear in Saban documentary
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With the Panthers on their bye, Bryce Young is heading to Tuscaloosa to be the celebrity picker on College GameDay. The Carolina quarterback also appears in a new documentary about Nick Saban, his coach at Alabama.
Full story at Panthers.com ↗ - Futbol· 4 hr ago
Quique: "En el momento en el que bajemos el nivel, nos vamos a alejar de una temporada feliz"
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Alavés coach Quique Sánchez Flores warned his squad that any drop in level will cost them a happy season. He spoke ahead of the match against Atlético Madrid.
Full story at Marca ↗ - Music· 4 hr ago
"For me it is a philosophical matter, how nature and technology can coexist amicably": Björk announces physical release of Orkestral concert
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Björk will release Björk Orkestral, her 2021 concert with the Hamrahlíð Choir at Reykjavík's Harpa Concert Hall, on LP, CD, Blu-ray and DVD. She describes the project as exploring how nature and technology can coexist.
Full story at The Line of Best Fit ↗ - Music· 4 hr ago
Nia Smith returns with new song, “Mr Right”
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R&B and soul artist Nia Smith has released a new single, "Mr Right." It marks her return with fresh music.
Full story at The Line of Best Fit ↗ - Futbol· 6 hr ago
Del Castillo sufre una lesión leve en el aductor del muslo izquierdo
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Osasuna's Del Castillo has suffered a minor injury to the adductor in his left thigh, according to Marca. There is no set timeline for his return to training.
Full story at Marca ↗ - NFL· 6 hr ago
Panthers bring running back Tre Tyus back to practice squad
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The Panthers have brought running back Tre Tyus back to their practice squad after waiving him from the active roster on Tuesday. The move keeps him in Carolina's building as depth during the bye week.
Full story at Panthers.com ↗ - Music· 6 hr ago
Tiny Desk Radio: Luiza Brina, Silvia Pérez Cruz, Mon Laferte
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NPR's Tiny Desk Radio features Luiza Brina, Silvia Pérez Cruz and Mon Laferte in an episode on the new wave of Latin jazz. The show argues for widening the genre's canon to include these voices.
Full story at NPR Music ↗ - NFL· 6 hr ago
Bears QB Caleb Williams looking 'spry,' but still not practicing
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is looking "spry" but still is not practicing. Chicago has won two straight without him, so there is no reason to rush his return.
Full story at The Athletic ↗ - NBA· 7 hr ago
Patrick Dumont is being patient with Mavs. How does he feel about Cuban, Flagg and more?
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Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont told The Athletic he is being patient with the team, and spoke about Mark Cuban and Cooper Flagg. He also confirmed the new arena plans will not include a nearby casino and resort.
Full story at The Athletic ↗