Author: PlayActionNews

Phil Foden is pushing for an England recall after enjoying a resurgence at Manchester City. The attacker asked to be left out of the squad in June, in part because he wanted to refocus by spending some time away from football after a difficult season, and was not picked by Thomas Tuchel for last month’s World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.Foden struggled with an ankle knock during pre-season and has been working his way back to peak physical condition. The 25-year-old has impressed for City in recent weeks, particularly in victories over Manchester United and Napoli, and will hope…

At this hour an army of scientists, dressed in white lab coats, are hunkered in the Yankee Stadium offices, pouring over biomechanical data regarding Ben Rice’s swing path, and endeavoring a deep dive into Paul Goldschmidt’s REM sleep over the past nine days.They are preparing Aaron Boone’s orders for tonight’s lineup, delivered with the usual threat to follow their numbers … or else.Just kidding.Boone and bench coach Brad Ausmus, two humans, discussed and wrote the lineup before leaving the ballpark last night, as they always do. In case you haven’t yet heard, this is how the Yankees make decisions.I haven’t…

The Bounce Newsletter  | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox.Apropos of nothing (no birthdays or anniversaries), take a few minutes to remember how ridiculous Grant Hill was. This highlight video is all that is good in 1990s basketball. There is some NASTY in these clips.Contract YearsWho is playing for a big payday?Millions of dollars are at stake this season, and no, I’m not talking about potential no-show jobs that could net players a lot of money. I’m talking about contract seasons for players who could have a big payday ahead of them.Teams have…

Women’s boxing would not look the same today without Cecilia Braekhus. Before Katie Taylor sold out arenas, before Claressa Shields demanded equal billing, and before Amanda Serrano broke barriers, there was “The First Lady.” In 2009, Braekhus took the mantle from Christy Martin as the new flagbearer for the sport, and she never looked back. What set her apart was not just the longevity of her reign but her vision. At a time when the concept of an undisputed champion in women’s boxing was almost unheard of, Braekhus made it her mission. The First Lady’s Undisputed Legacy From her first…

See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown. How do Brock Bowers’ 2025 advanced stats compare to other tight ends? This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player’s percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player. Explain These Stats How often…

Unlock $200 in Bonus Bets for Tigers vs. Guardians with the bet365 bonus code COVERS. Bet $5, get $200, win or lose. See how to claim this offer! Oct 2, 2025 • 10:27 ET • 3 min read Photo By – Use bet365 bonus code “COVERS” to Bet $5, and get $200 bonus bets, win or lose on your first bet. – IMAGN IMAGES Score $200 in Bonus Bets when you bet $5, win or lose, with the latest bet365 bonus code—just use “COVERS” (AZ, IN, IA, KY, LA, MD, NC, OH, VA) or “CVSBONUS” (CO, IL, NJ, PA, TN)…

Wilder was also critical of the appointment of referee Adam Herczeg, who has been overseeing matches in the English Football League (EFL) since 2022-23, and was in charge of his third Championship game this season.”We all make mistakes, managers and players included, but it seems we are a testing ground for referees,” he added.”If there are up-and-coming referees, why hasn’t the referee had more Championship games this season?”This is a team [Southampton] that has come out of the Premier League against a team that went incredibly close in getting to the Premier League last season. This is a top-notch Championship…

It’s win-or-go-home Thursday in the MLB wild-card round!After losing their series openers, the Cleveland Guardians, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees all rebounded with Game 2 wins on Wednesday — setting up a dramatic day with three winner-take-all Game 3s. It’s only the second time in baseball history to host three winner-takes-all playoff games in one day.Who has the edge with division series berths on the line? We’ve got you covered with pregame lineups, sights and sounds from the ballparks and postgame takeaways as each matchup ends.Key links: Megapreview | Passan’s take | Bracket | ScheduleJump to a matchup:DET-CLE…

Subscribe to Network with Rich KleimanRich Kleiman sits down with New York Knicks All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns to break down the Knicks’ playoff run last season, the shift in the team under incoming head coach Mike Brown and why playing in Madison Square Garden is unmatched in the NBA. Towns shares insights into the New York Knicks mentality, the team’s camaraderie and adjusting to high-pressure moments on and off the court. The duo also covers the Knicks offseason roster moves, the mental grind of the NBA season and how NIL is reshaping college basketball for the next generation. Plus, Rich…

NFC West rivals the San Francisco 49ers and the L.A. Rams are in a heated battle for first place in their division, with both teams, along with the Seattle Seahawks, currently heading into Week 5 with a 3-1 record. The 49ers will head to SoFi Stadium for a Thursday Night Football game against the Rams where the current tie for first will be broken. Rams QB Matthew Stafford, who suffered a back injury that threatened his participation earlier this season, hasn’t let it stop him from passing his 385th career touchdown this past weekend. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who dealt…