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RASMUS HOJLUND scored twice as Denmark romped past Belarus 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier this evening.The Manchester United flop, on loan at Napoli, has been netting at a steady rate since departing Old Trafford.5Rasmus Hojlund scored twice for Denmark vs BelarusCredit: AFP5The match took place in an empty stadiumCredit: ReutersHojlund, 22, has scored four goals in six matches for the Serie A side, including a recent Champions League double against Sporting CP.While he has also excelled for his country.Having scored against Greece off the bench last month, Hojlund was handed a start as Denmark took on Belarus in Group…

Juan Soto has always been known for his tremendous patience at the plate. The star outfielder put that on full display during his first season with the Mets, finishing with a league-high 127 walks and a National League-best .396 on-base percentage.During his mid-season struggles, though, hitting coach Eric Chavez did try to get him to shy away from that approach. Chavez said on Thursday’s episode of Foul Territory that he spoke numerous times with manager Carlos Mendoza about potentially trying to get the 26-year-old to be more aggressive earlier in the count.“There were some times where I talked to Carlos about if…

Lakers star LeBron James could not take the court to begin the preseason due to a right glute issue, and apparently, the injury is more serious than initially believed.On Thursday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that James will miss at least three to four weeks due to sciatica in his right side. Due to the timeframe, he won’t be available for Opening Night for the first time in his 23-year NBA career.After failing to play at least 60 games in three consecutive seasons, James appeared in 71 and 70 games the past two. His absence opens up a spot within the…

October 9, 2025 01:25 PM Matthew Berry advises fantasy managers to avoid Kyler Murray in Week 6, who is now dealing with injury and has not finished higher than QB14 this season, while Jay Croucher pumps the breaks on Trevor Lawrence.

Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was back on the field at Lions practice on Thursday. St. Brown did not practice on Wednesday because of a wrist issue, but there does not appear to be anything to worry about for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. St. Brown was a full participant in practice in his return to work. Cornerback Avonte Maddox took a step in the wrong direction, however. Maddox was added to the report as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury. Wide receiver Kalif Raymond (neck), offensive lineman Giovanni Manu (knee), and safety Brian Branch (ankle) were also…

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Brett OkamotoOct 5, 2025, 01:00 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…

Through their first five games in 2025, the Baltimore Ravens are 1-4. The team has lost three consecutive games, including a 44-10 blowout by the Texans. During that contest, the Ravens were without two-time MVP Lamar Jackson.  In Week 5, Jackson missed his first game due to injury since the 2022 season. He suffered a hamstring injury in a 37-20 loss to the Chiefs. NFL insider Ian Rapoport noted that Lamar Jackson is doubtful to play in Week 6. Baltimore has a bye in Week 7, and there is no reason for the team to rush him back. Can Cooper…

LOS ANGELES — Kyle Schwarber homered twice, his first towering shot clearing the right-field pavilion in a three-run fourth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a sweep with an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday night.It was the first Schwarbomb of the postseason for the NL’s leading home run hitter and the first allowed by the Dodgers in these playoffs. Schwarber snapped an 0-for-8 skid in the NLDS, slugging a 96 mph fastball from Yoshinobu Yamamoto 455 feet.”It’s ridiculous how far that ball went,” Phillies shortstop Trea Turner…

Michael C. WrightOct 8, 2025, 07:00 AM ETCloseJoined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&MINSIDE A QUIET gym located on a sprawling 400-acre ranch in Katy, Texas, some 30 miles due west of Houston, Victor Wembanyama backed down new San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Rashard Lewis near the basket.The 21-year-old pupil was there to attend one of the most secretive, legendary big man camps in basketball — one whose teacher has quietly mentored Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Dwight Howard and many others. Even Kobe Bryant spent time on this most hallowed of…