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Real Madrid signs Argentine teenager Franco Mastantuono to a six-year deal
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid signed Argentine teenage forward Franco Mastantuono to a six-year deal on Thursday. The former River Plate player, who turned 18 on Thursday, underwent his medical and signed the contract alongside Madrid president Florentino PĂ©rez. “I promise I’ll give everything I have for this shirt,” Mastantuono said. “It has always been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool soccer parade faces a further 24 charges
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — The man accused of ramming his car into a parade of Liverpool soccer fans in May as the team was celebrating its Premier League triumph is to face a further 24 charges, including two relating to victims who were babies. Paul Doyle, 53, was in tears as he appeared over videolink from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
It is a well-versed group of athletic directors, former coaches and players along with a sports writer, who will be armed with statistics, analytics, charts and graphs and enough highlights to start their own college football network as the settle into their work on the College Football Playoff selection committee. In the end, though, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breaking down some good players on college football teams that are likely to be bad
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
Isaac Smith knows what drew him to Mississippi State and why he has remained there. “There’s no distractions in Starkville,” the junior safety told reporters during Southeastern Conference media days. “Small town. Real pretty community. The people are awesome. I fell in love with it and I’m still in love with it and will forever ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slot says Liverpool set to sign teenage Italian defender but won’t comment on Guehi
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed on Thursday an agreement reached with Parma to sign teenage defender Giovanni Leoni. Slot, however, refused to discuss any potential deal for another center back — England international Marc Guehi — and said any comments would need to come from his club, Crystal Palace. The 18-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wayne Rooney ‘disappointed’ with Tom Brady over work ethic comments in documentary
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — England soccer great Wayne Rooney has some beef with Tom Brady after some pointed comments by the NFL superstar in a fly-on-the-wall documentary. Brady became a minority owner of English club Birmingham City in 2023 and was involved in a docuseries — “Built in Birmingham” — that went behind the scenes at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League winner PSG may find it harder to defend the French title
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain lost only twice in Ligue 1 last season and benefited from a lack of domestic rivalry to also embark on a victorious Champions League campaign. This French season might be more difficult for coach Luis Enrique and PSG. Marseille and Monaco are determined to mount credible title challenges after strong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham condemns racist abuse of Mathys Tel after UEFA Super Cup
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has slammed the “cowards” who racially abused French forward Mathys Tel after the team’s loss to Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout in the UEFA Super Cup. The 20-year-old Tel, who is Black, was one of two Tottenham players who failed to convert their penalties as they lost the shootout 4-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies visit the Nationals to begin 4-game series
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies (69-51, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (48-72, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Thursday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (11-5, 4.20 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 151 strikeouts); Nationals: Brad Lord (3-6, 3.28 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 70 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -211, Nationals +174; over/under is 8 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers visit the Twins to begin 4-game series
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
Detroit Tigers (70-52, first in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (57-63, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Thursday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tarik Skubal (11-3, 2.35 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 187 strikeouts); Twins: Bailey Ober (4-7, 5.16 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 82 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -216, Twins +179; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks take on the Rockies after Marte’s 4-hit game
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks (59-62, third in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (32-88, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Thursday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez (4-7, 5.68 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 105 strikeouts); Rockies: Bradley Blalock (1-3, 7.89 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 22 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -177, Rockies +148; over/under is 12 runs ... Read More »
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