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Hugo Ekitike was Liverpool’s headline act on a night of pure theatre at Anfield which was high on emotion and rich in thrilling drama, but was also played out under the shadow of allegations of racist abuse.Ekitike might face a future fight for his place only weeks after making a £70m from Eintracht Frankfurt, with Newcastle United rebel Alexander Isak still on Liverpool’s agenda – but he stated his case eloquently with a superb individual display that made him an instant hero on The Kop.Liverpool’s 4-2 win, secured with late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah, was packed with…

The drama will again be compressed, with six games in a 10-day span. When the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres get involved, that means plenty of time for tensions to explode.“I think that the rivalry part is certainly real,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said this week. “Which brings emotions. I do think it’s one of those things where they’re very hyperfocused on us. But I guess it’s a compliment. Still, we’ve got to match their intensity because they want to beat us more than anything.”Look no further than three postseason series over the past five years, including last…

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has a note or two for Netflix.In an interview with Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, Jones expressed surprise over the decision of producers of the soon-to-be-released Cowboys documentary to overlook one specific aspect of the formation of the Cowboys team that won three Super Bowls in the 1990s.Jones expected the eight-part series to address the team’s decision to use a first-round pick in the 1989 supplemental draft on Miami quarterback Steve Walsh, weeks after investing the first overall pick in the 1989 draft on UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman.The tension sparked by the selection of Walsh…

Liverpool have created a lot of history on the pitch over the last decade under Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot, but there are still new milestones being reached year after year off the pitch.This summer specifically, the transfer market spending has been extraordinary. Previously, the Reds hadn’t ever spent more than £200m in a window, now we’re at £300m and looking at spending more.🚨2025/26 LFC x adidas range🚨Furthermore, the sales has been just as mind-boggling, helping to reduce Liverpool’s net spend to below £100m now, which is astonishing when you consider the standard of each of our new signings.In Giovanni…

Welcome to Rotoworld’s 2025 Fantasy Baseball Injury Tracker, where the staff will be keeping you up to date with all the latest injury news and status on fantasy-relevant players around the league. Check back daily for updates.Arizona DiamondbacksCorbin Burnes – SP (elbow)Burnes was pulled in the fifth inning of a game against the Nationals on June 1 with right elbow discomfort. After seeking a second opinion, he’s set to undergo Tommy John surgery and be out for the next 12 months or so. Justin Martinez – RP (elbow)Martinez was pulled from a game on June 9 with elbow tightness and…

Riley’s big night will include a game against the Lakers’ arch rival

Jab jab boomFri Aug 15, 2025, 10:40 PM UTCThat Soviet bum is better than anyone Canelo has fought in years. And Canelo isn’t anywhere near good enough to think he’ll be dominant over Crawford. He’s levels below skill wise.Jab jab boomFri Aug 15, 2025, 10:39 PM UTCMore reason to believe that the proven cheater Canelo who is also coming out of a Reynoso camp with multiple proven cheaters in the one to be worried about here rather than your tin foil cap conspiracy theories.boxingitisFri Aug 15, 2025, 10:22 PM UTCANYBODY on SNAC needs to be tested by other Anti Doping…

One of the biggest questions fantasy football managers are facing at the moment is this: When will Rams QB Matthew Stafford return to practice? He’s been sidelined the past few weeks due to a back injury and Los Angeles is playing it safe with its 37-year-old starting QB. As a result, there’s plenty of people questioning whether Stafford will be ready for the start of the regular season. He was supposed to be back at practice on Monday but didn’t return. The team is going to work him out on Saturday to see if he can return next week. Back…

Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders have still yet to reach an agreement on a long-term deal to keep the star wide receiver with the franchise beyond this season. And with their contract talks struggling to get over the finish line, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said the Commanders’ offense is at an impasse. The team needs McLaurin, he said, to return to the practice field soon for the unit to round into form ahead of the 2025 opener.”There hasn’t been a ton of contact with him,” Kingsbury said at Friday’s media availability. “He’s been here, but he’s been working with…

Brett OkamotoAug 14, 2025, 10:38 AM ETCloseBrett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre. He was also a producer on the 30 for 30 film: “Chuck and Tito,” which looked back at the careers and rivalry of Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. He lives in Las Vegas, and is an avid, below-average golfer in his spare…