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The 2024 Major League Soccer season has been a success for the league as the regular season winds down in October. The MLS Cup Playoffs are still on the horizon, and one or two games are remaining for most of the teams in the league. However, even though the figure will rise, MLS has already set a record for attendance …

After a win in Week 1, the New England Patriots have lost four straight games. Their (12.4) points per game this season is second only to the Miami Dolphins. A team that is without their starting QB. In the 2024 NFL draft, the Patriots selected QB Drake Maye out of the University of North Carolina.  However, New England brought in …

October 7 – Reigning Serie A Champions Inter Milan have announced a new partnership with TIM, which will see the broadcast provider become the club’s Official Telco Partner. The two-year-deal extends to the Women’s team, with the TIM logo on their shorts for the coming season . TIM will also take naming rights for the Inter Youth Centre, which includes …

Premier League’s super-sub Jhon Durán extended his contract with Aston Villa until 2030. The Colombian joined Unai Emery’s side from MLS outfit Chicago Fire in January 2023. It’s a welcome change of tone for Villa as he was desperate to join West Ham United in the summer. Damian Vidagany, director of football operations at Aston Villa, said “no fewer than …

The Carolina Panthers welcomed Bryce Young back to the team during their week 5 loss to the Bears, but head coach Dave Canales says Andy Dalton will remain as starter heading into next week.  Andy Dalton Continues As QB1 Bryce Young was in action for the Panthers on Sunday for the first time in two weeks, making his first appearance …

Defender Ezri Konsa and midfielders Kobbie Mainoo and Morgan Gibbs-White have withdrawn from the England squad for the Three Lions’ October Nations League fixtures. Gibbs-White received treatment during Nottingham Forest’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Sunday before being substituted, while Konsa suffered a hamstring issue during Aston Villa’s 0-0 draw against visitors Manchester United on the same day. Mainoo was …

October 7 – Rarely out of the news, French superstar Kylian Mbappe is facing criticism for skipping Les Bleus’ Nations League games against Israel and Belgium while still being available to play for Real Madrid. The France captain picked up a muscle injury last month but made a quick recovery and returned for last week’s Champions League against Lille, then …

Cagliari defender Yerry Mina was willing to use every dirty trick in the book to take Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic off his game on Sunday. The Bianconeri hosted the Isolani at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, but they had to settle for a disappointing 1-1 draw. Thiago Motta’s men took an early lead from the spot thanks to Vlahovic, but …

Former Netherlands and Ajax legend Johan Neeskens has died at the age of 73. The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed the sad passing on Monday. “The KNVB was shocked yesterday morning by the news that Johan Neeskens has suddenly passed away at the age of 73,” The Dutch soccer association said. “During the last couple of days, he was …

Besides a week one blowout loss to the Vikings, the New York Giants have played competitive football in 2024. The team is 2-3 on the season but are 2-1 in their last three. New York was on the road in Week 5 to face the 3-1 Seattle Seahawks. In 2023, the Giants lost 24-3 at home to Seattle.  The Giants …