The Toronto Blue Jays are currently in last place in the AL East. They have a record of 21-25 as of May 21. Toronto’s pitching was top 10 in ERA, runs allowed, walks allowed, strikeouts, WHIP, and batting average against in 2023. In 2024, they are currently bottom 10 in ERA, home runs allowed, strikeouts, WHIP, and batting average against. …
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From City’s Era Of Dominance To Klopp’s Anfield Farewell: What have been the Premier League’s biggest stories this season?
City make more Premier League history While Manchester City might have relinquished their maiden European crown last month, Pep Guardiola’s men have only embarked on another domestic romp this season. Claiming a 3-1 victory at home against West Ham on the final weekend and officially getting their hands on a fourth consecutive Premier League title, the Sky Blues have achieved …
Read More »England boss picks youthful, offensive squad for Euro 2024
England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed his provisional squad for the Euro 2024 tournament. The team, however, is not exactly set in stone just yet. Southgate picked 33 total players on Tuesday to feature in upcoming friendlies against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland in early June. The manager will then trim down his squad to 26 players ahead of the …
Read More »Aston Villa considering move for free agent with wealth of experience
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa qualified for the Champions League by finishing in the top four of the Premier League. They beat the likes of Tottenham, Chelsea, Newcastle United and Manchester United to finish in the top four and qualify for Europe’s elite competition. However, their 5-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on the last day of the season provided evidence that …
Read More »Slot exits Feyenoord saying Liverpool’s call was hard to ignore
May 21 – New Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he had little choice but to accept the job as Jurgen Klopp’s successor despite the wrench of leaving Feyenoord. Slot has been in charge of the Dutch team since 2021, and won the Eredivisie league title in 2022-23 along with the KNVB Cup this season, while Feyenoord also reached the Europa …
Read More »Locatelli on first-half display: “Unacceptable, you either love Juventus or hate them”
Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli admits his team’s first-half performance at the Renato Dall’Ara was shambolic. The Bianconeri found themselves trailing by two goals after 10 minutes, with Bologna running wild. Riccardo Calafiori completed his brace after the break to make it 3-0. Paolo Montero’s men failed to forge any meaningful goal-scoring opportunities until the final minutes when they managed to …
Read More »FA Cup in USA rights renewed by ESPN for four more seasons
ESPN has successfully renewed its media rights deal to the English FA Cup in the USA for four more seasons. The new deal, which runs through until the end of the 2027/28 season, ensures that the world’s oldest national soccer competition will continue to be streamed across ESPN+. Seven hundred and twenty-nine clubs competed in the 2023/24 FA Cup across …
Read More »‘Here we go!’ – Fabrizio Romano confirms signing that could open door to Newcastle move
Last night, The Times were the latest outlet to confirm Newcastle’s interest in Valencia stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili, claiming the 23-year-old has been identified as a ‘leading target’ after impressing Eddie Howe and Toon scouts. This afternoon, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has released a ‘here we go!’ announcement that Valencia have signed Stole Dimitrievski; a starting La Liga goalkeeper who has …
Read More »England’s Gareth Southgate gives blunt response to Ben White question
England coach Gareth Southgate has admitted that Arsenal star Ben White is “not available” to be selected for the Three Lions having announced his provisional 33-man squad ahead of the Euros in Germany this summer. The Gunners star has been one of the best defenders in the Premier League this season and in normal circumstances, the 26-year-old would have made …
Read More »French minister demands Monaco’s Camara is sanctioned for covering anti-homophobia logo
May 21 – French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera has called for “the strongest sanctions” to be taken after one of Monaco’s players deliberately covered up an anti-homophobia message on his shirt in the club’s final league game of the season on Sunday. The French league staged its annual campaign against discrimination during the weekend’s final round of games with each team …
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