Shohei Ohtani becomes first player in major league history to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in a season
MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani becomes first player in major league history to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in a season.
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The GuardianVan Nistelrooy on standby with Ten Hag’s future to be decided at meeting
Erik ten Hag’s future as Manchester United manager will be decided at an executive summit headed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe in London on Tuesday
- The Telegraph
Chelsea bad boys face fines, bans and nervous wait after feisty draw with Nottingham Forest
Enzo Maresca declared himself “very happy” with his Chelsea bad boys, despite the fact the club will be fined for a second time this season for ill-discipline and Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana will serve one-match bans.
- The Telegraph
Liverpool to reward Jarell Quansah and Ibrahima Konate with new deals – here is why
Liverpool are to reward defenders Ibrahima Konate and Jarell Quansah with new long-term contracts, with talks with the duo progressing.
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Naomi Osaka slams critic for calling her a 'fluke'
Naomi Osaka hit back at a critic who reportedly called her a “fluke.” The comment toward the 26-year-old former WTA No. 1 player and four-time Grand Slam winner apparently came after her forced exit from a match against the U.S.’ Coco Gauff at the ongoing 2024 China Open. What she’s saying: Without going into details, Osaka took to Threads on Thursday to accuse someone of calling her a “fluke.”
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Manchester City claim victory over Premier League after tribunal verdict
Manchester City have claimed victory in their legal dispute over the Premier League’s associated party transaction regulations, after a tribunal found aspects of the rules to be unlawful
- The Telegraph
Ange Postecoglou furious as Tottenham implode at Brighton: ‘It was unacceptable’
A visibly furious Ange Postecoglou described Tottenham’s defeat at Brighton as the worst performance of his tenure, as he blasted his players for an ‘unacceptable’ performance.
- The Telegraph
England hit by triple injury blow for Nations League as Lee Carsley faces centre-back shortage
Lee Carsley has been dealt a triple injury blow as Kobbie Mainoo, Ezri Konsa and Morgan Gibbs-White have pulled out of the England squad to face Greece and Finland in the Uefa Nations League.
- The Guardian
Manchester United in holding pattern waiting for something to happen
This ghost ship will only right itself with slow, painstaking progress – but that didn’t make 0-0 draw against Aston Villa less torturous to watch
- The Independent
Max Verstappen makes prediction on Red Bull’s form for rest of 2024 F1 season
Verstappen has not won in eight races and his lead in the world championship has been reduced to 52 points
- The Telegraph
Darwin Nunez ban for fighting fans lifted for now in boost for Liverpool and Uruguay striker
Darwin Nunez’s next game will be in Peru’s Estadio Nacional de Lima rather than Kirkby AXA Training Centre after his international suspension was temporarily reduced pending appeal.
- The Telegraph
Arsenal and Liverpool to escape liability for huge interest on owners’ loans after City’s legal case
Arsenal and Liverpool will escape immediate liability for millions in interest on loans from their owners despite Manchester City’s landmark legal case over Premier League rules governing them.
- Associated Press
Kevin Yu birdies 18th twice and wins Sanderson Farms in playoff for first PGA Tour title
Kevin Yu made a 15-foot birdie on the 18th hole for a 5-under 67, and he birdied it again from 6 feet in a playoff to beat Beau Hossler and win the Sanderson Farms Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. Yu was nearly forgotten for most of a final round that appeared to be a duel between Hossler and Keith Mitchell until the 26-year-old from Taiwan made a birdie to tie them for the lead. Hossler pulled his drive on the 18th in regulation behind a tree, had to pitch out and hit his third shot to 4 feet to save par.
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Man Utd stalemate keeps Ten Hag in danger, Spurs rocked by Brighton
Erik ten Hag insisted he retains the support of Manchester United's hierarchy after his troubled side were held to a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, while Tottenham blew a two-goal lead in a stunning 3-2 defeat at Brighton on Sunday.Ten Hag is fighting to avoid the sack after United's dismal start to the Premier League season, but their latest spluttering display did little to suggest he can turn the tide.
- The Independent
Mick Schumacher’s F1 career is ‘over’ unless he lands shock 2025 switch
Mercedes reserve Schumacher has spent two years on the sidelines after losing his seat at Haas
- The Guardian
Erik ten Hag insists he still has backing of Manchester United owners
Erik ten Hag said he was on the same page as the Manchester United hierarchy and had received no indication from the owners that he does not retain their support
- People
How Porter Ellett Lost Use of His Arm at 4 Years Old — and Now Is Patrick Mahomes Warm-Up Partner on the Chiefs (Exclusive)
The Kansas City Chiefs coach shares his resilient story of tragedy-turned-triumph alongside his wife Carlie, as they hope to inspire others to overcome challenges of their own
- The Guardian
Chaos and acrimony are more familiar to Manchester United than you may think
Erik ten Hag is far from alone in finding Old Trafford degenerating into a swirl of confusion around him
- The Telegraph
Why Tyrrell Hatton’s record Dunhill Links win has wider meaning
In the week when a statue of Old Tom Morris was finally unveiled in St Andrews, it was surely the ideal time to make history in the Auld Grey Toon. And Tyrrell Hatton duly did so, becoming the first player to win three Dunhill Links trophies.
- Yahoo Sports
USMNT announces additions to Mauricio Pochettino's staff ahead of first game as head coach
Four of the five hires announced by U.S. Soccer have followed Pochettino throughout his career at several top European teams.
- Yahoo Sports
NBA insider Shams Charania announces that he's joining ESPN following Adrian Wojnarowski's exit
NBA insider Shams Charania announced on Monday that he's joining ESPN.