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Emerson Royal joined Tottenham from Barcelona on transfer deadline day.
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Juventus facing a major dilemma with Paulo Dybala’s future after Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit
Clutch Points
Following the sudden departure of Cristiano Ronaldo over the recent summer transfer window, Juventus is looking ahead to formulating a keen sporting project for the long term.
MLB Proposes Universal Free Agency Age amid Service-Time Concerns
Bleacher Report
As Major League Baseball and the players' association prepare to enter the offseason on an expiring collective bargaining agreement, the league and union reportedly have already begun discussing ways to adjust service-time rules related to free agency.
Mariners Are In Position To Be Active In Free Agency This Offseason
MLB Trade Rumors
Despite generally modest expectations coming into the year, the Mariners have remained in playoff contention all season. Seattle enters play tonight with a 72-62 record, three and a half games back of the Red Sox for the American League’s final postseason spot (with the A’s also ahead of them). That’s in spite of a fairly youthful roster that many onlookers didn’t believe capable of sticking with the best teams in the AL over a 162-game campaign.
3 reasons the San Francisco Giants have to avoid the National League Wild Card Game
Sportsnaut
For the first time this season, the San Francisco Giants have hit a legitimate impasse. Losing five of their last seven games including three consecutive games at home to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Giants are now tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West. It’s San Francisco’s first time without sole possession of first place since May.
England’s Declan Rice appropriately mocked Hungary fans after they threw drinks at Raheem Sterling
For The Win
England went into its UEFA World Cup Qualifying match against Hungary knowing it would be facing a hostile crowd in Budapest. But it was plainly obvious that the Three Lions weren’t rattled.
Man United’s Cristiano Ronaldo back early after Portugal release
Sky Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo has been released early from the Portugal squad after picking up a suspension ahead of his Manchester United return.
Carlos Correa open to Astros return in 2022
MLB.com
With the regular season now in its final month, shortstop Carlos Correa’s time with the Astros could be winding down. Correa, one of five remaining members from the 2017 World Series championship club, will be a free agent at the end of the season, though he hasn’t ruled out returning to Houston.
Nationals VP Bob Boone resigns over team’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement
ESPN
Washington Nationals vice president Bob Boone has informed the team that he will resign instead of complying with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all non-uniformed employees, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.
3 reasons why St. Louis Cardinals have genuine chance at NL Wild Card
Sportsnaut
One month ago, the St. Louis Cardinals looked baked. Now, they’re in the thick of the National League playoff race.
Real Madrid completely finessed PSG in the Kylian Mbappe chase
Clutch Points
It was an extremely wild final day of the summer transfer window, with countless players taking their talents to new clubs. Real Madrid meanwhile, was able to sign a young Frenchman, but it was Eduardo Camavinga, not Kylian Mbappe. Los Blancos offered a bag of money to PSG for their talisman, but the club didn’t budge, claiming they wanted €200 million for Mbappe. Well, Florentino Perez ultimately said sure, we’ll pay it. Even after meeting their asking price, PSG still didn’t let the France international go.
Blue Jays Designate Brad Hand
NBC Sports Washington
Brad Hand’s stint as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays was short-lived, as the former Nationals closer has been designated for assignment, the team announced Tuesday.
Javy Baez’s Apology Was All About Free Agency
The Big Lead
On Tuesday, Javy Baez apologized for offending fans with the "thumbs down" gesture the New York Mets have been flashing to the crowd. While Baez did what Mets management wanted by apologizing, it's clear his actions are all about his impending free agency.
Washington Nationals option struggling outfielder Victor Robles
Sportsnaut
The Washington Nationals optioned outfielder Victor Robles to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.
Real Madrid’s €200 million bid Kylian Mbappe bid ignored by PSG
Clutch Points
It seemed as if Real Madrid had bowed out of the Kylian Mbappe sweepstakes on Monday, but the Spanish club continued to push Paris Saint-Germain in an attempt to land the French superstar ahead of the transfer deadline. Madrid returned to the table with a gargantuan €200 million bid for Mbappe (the amount supposedly needed for a transfer to be considered), but they’re getting no response from PSG and seem resigned to the fact that he won’t be coming, at least for now.
Tottenham sign Emerson Royal from Barcelona
BBC
Tottenham have signed Brazil defender Emerson Royal from Barcelona for 30m euro (£25.8m) on a five-year contract.
Giants claim Jose Quintana off waivers from Angels
The Score
The San Francisco Giants have claimed Jose Quintana from the Los Angeles Angels after the veteran left-hander was placed on waivers, the team announced Monday.
Ex-MLB outfielder Juan Encarnación accused of sexually assaulting daughter
USA Today
A former Major League Baseball player has been accused of sexually assaulting his daughter, ESPN reported on Saturday.
Real Madrid will not sign Kylian Mbappe in summer window
Draftkings Nation
According to French media outlets L’Equipe, RMC and Telefoot, Real Madrid is no longer pursuing Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe in this summer’s transfer window. The Spanish giants attempted to sign the forward multiple times, but PSG declined two bids as the transfer deadline loomed.
Ruben Dias Signs New Six-Year Contract At Man City
SI
The Portuguese international joined Manchester City from Benfica last September and instantly transformed the defence. For then a club record £63 million, Dias arrived at the Etihad Stadium with high expectations.
Rays’ Wander Franco sets on-base record, closes in on Mantle’s streak
The Score
Tampa Bay Rays rookie shortstop Wander Franco set an impressive record on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles when he reached base in his 29th straight game.
Mets Release Josh Reddick
MLB Trade Rumors
The Mets announced that outfielder Josh Reddick has been released from his minor league contract. Reddick joined the Mets earlier this month, shortly after the Diamondbacks also released the veteran.
Ilkay Gundogan Reflects On Man City’s Form Ahead Of The International Break
SI
Two wins and a defeat means Manchester City head into the first international break of the season with six points out of a possible nine.
How will PSG deploy Lionel Messi against Reims
CBS Sports
The day is upon us where Lionel Messi will take to a soccer field for a domestic match wearing a jersey that is not Barcelona's and in a country that is not Spain with the Argentina international set to debut with Paris Saint-Germain against Stade de Reims this Sunday.
Former MLB player Juan Encarnacion accused of sexually assaulting daughter
ESPN
Former Major League Baseball player Juan Encarnacion has been accused of committing sexual assault against his daughter, the district attorney's office in the Dominican Republic has confirmed.