Marcelo Gallardo, the esteemed coach who guided River Plate to 14 titles in his previous stint, including two Copa Libertadores victories, has returned to the South American giants with a clear objective in mind. In a press conference held at River’s Monumental stadium, Gallardo expressed his desire to once again conquer the coveted Copa Libertadores
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Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison has found himself in legal trouble once again, with an upcoming Oct. 7 arraignment and plea hearing in Los Angeles County Superior Court. This stems from a recent incident where he was charged with two misdemeanors – driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with .08% blood alcohol content.
After securing a lucrative deal with tech company Snapdragon as their new front of shirt sponsor, Manchester United is now considering the possibility of selling naming rights to their new stadium. Snapdragon has expressed interest in potentially attaching their brand to the iconic Old Trafford, leading to the creation of a new identity for the
The United States women’s national team is gearing up for their semifinal match against Germany with the return of key players to the lineup. Sam Coffey, the deep-lying midfielder crucial to the American defense, will be back after missing the quarterfinal due to a yellow card suspension. Additionally, Tierna Davidson, a starting center-back, is nearing
Umar Nurmagomedov’s dominant performance at UFC Abu Dhabi has certainly put him on the map as a rising star in the bantamweight division. With an undefeated record of 18-0, Nurmagomedov’s victory over Cory Sandhagen has solidified his position as the No. 1 contender for the bantamweight title. Moving forward, Nurmagomedov’s path seems clear – a
Competing in the lucky loser stage of beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics, former NBA player Chase Budinger and Miles Evans found themselves overmatched by the Norwegians. Despite starting with a victory over France, the American team failed to advance to the round of 16 after losses to the Netherlands and Spain. Their journey came
Sebastian Korda made history in the Mubadala Citi DC Open by following in his father’s footsteps to claim his second ATP Tour title. His father, Petr Korda, won the same event, then known as the Sovran Bank Classic, 32 years ago in 1992. This father-son duo became the first to achieve such a feat in
Carlos Alcaraz, the young tennis sensation from Spain, recently faced the disappointment of losing to Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final at the Paris Olympics. Alcaraz, at just 21 years old, was emotional and struggled to hold back tears after settling for a silver medal. He admitted that the pressure of playing for his
The Chicago White Sox have hit rock bottom with their 20th consecutive loss, marking the longest losing streak in the Major League Baseball in 36 years. This dismal performance has landed them just one game short of tying the American League record, with manager Pedro Grifol expressing his frustration, stating „we’ve lost 20 in a
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has hinted at the possibility of utilizing Jadon Sancho as a central striker for the team due to the absence of Rasmus Hojlund. With Hojlund out for six weeks due to a hamstring injury, there is a gap in the squad that needs to be filled. In recent matches,
The Detroit Tigers recently retired Jim Leyland’s No. 10, honoring the Hall of Fame manager with his name and number displayed in white on a brick wall next to Sparky Anderson, another World Series winner. Leyland expressed his disbelief during a pregame ceremony, stating, „When I look out on that wall and see my name
The fight between Andy Ruiz and Jarrell Miller held a lot of promise as both fighters were looking to prove themselves in the boxing world. Despite both men underachieving since 2019, they were still considered to be great fighters with a lot of potential. The first round of the fight started off slow, with both
Kevin Durant’s surprise upon arriving in Lille for the Olympic basketball games echoes the sentiment of many Team USA players. The quaint town in northern France, with its charming city center and retractable dome, provided an unexpected but lovely setting for the basketball world. Despite not being prominently advertised, Lille graciously hosted the teams, offering
Former UFC interim champion Tony Ferguson, once hailed as one of the best fighters in the world, has now set a new record for consecutive defeats in the Octagon. His recent loss to Michael Chiesa at UFC Fight Night marked his eighth loss in a row, surpassing the previous record held by BJ Penn. At
In a remarkable display of resilience, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has defied the odds and shown no signs of slowing down despite coming back from a major injury. After undergoing Achilles surgery nearly 11 months ago, Rodgers has been a standout performer in training camp, leaving coach Robert Saleh in awe of his
The Miami Dolphins have reached an agreement to restructure wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s contract, ensuring that he remains one of the highest-paid skill position players in the NFL. The restructured deal is valued at $90 million over the next three years, with a significant portion of $65 million guaranteed. Despite no new years being added
Qinwen Zheng made history as the first Chinese tennis player to win Olympic gold in singles at the Paris women’s final. With a stunning victory over Croatia’s Donna Vekic, Zheng emerged victorious with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-3. Her win was not only a personal triumph but a momentous occasion for Chinese tennis as well.
Trinity Rodman’s extraordinary extra-time goal against Japan in the Olympic semifinals left fans and teammates in awe. The young forward admitted that the moment she received Crystal Dunn’s pass and scored was a blur to her, stating that she „blacked out“ during the sequence. Despite her hazy memory of the goal, Rodman expressed immense joy
Team USA has been meticulously planning and refining its strategies for the past three years in preparation for the upcoming week in Paris. With the aim of claiming their fifth consecutive gold medal, the team has put themselves in an excellent position by finishing off Olympic pool play with a perfect 3-0 record. Their 104-83
Jarrell „Big Baby“ Miller was once considered one of the more intriguing fighters in the heavyweight division. Hailing from New York, Miller was known for his confidence and outspoken nature, which made him a fan favorite in the boxing world. However, his career took a hit when he tested positive for a banned substance before
The San Francisco Giants left-hander, Blake Snell, accomplished a remarkable feat by throwing the third no-hitter of the major league season. He delivered an outstanding performance, shutting out the Reds with a score of 3-0 in the first complete game of his career. This achievement is particularly impressive considering that Snell walked only three batters
Dakota Ditcheva is quickly proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of mixed martial arts. With an impressive record of 13-0, Ditcheva’s recent victory in the PFL flyweight finals only solidifies her position as a rising star in the sport. Despite facing criticism about the level of her competition, Ditcheva
In a case that has shocked the nation, a jury reached a split verdict on Friday in the trial of Alexandra Eckersley, a young mother accused of abandoning her newborn in subfreezing temperatures after giving birth in the woods. Despite being the daughter of baseball Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, Alexandra was found guilty of
The PFL has unveiled its plans to determine the finalists for the 2024 playoffs in six different weight classes through a series of fight cards in August. The playoffs will feature main cards on ESPN and all fights, including prelims, will be available for streaming on ESPN+. The semifinals for the heavyweight and women’s flyweight
Team USA, highly scrutinized by fans and experts alike, has set their sights on not only winning games in the Olympic basketball tournament but also on increasing their point differentials. Coach Steve Kerr emphasized the importance of not just beating Puerto Rico in their final pool play game, but doing so by the largest margin
Centre Court at Queen’s has officially been renamed after Andy Murray in honor of his retirement from professional tennis. This decision comes after Murray and his doubles partner Dan Evans were defeated in the Olympics quarterfinals, signaling the end of his illustrious career. Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion and former world No. 1, announced his
The recent changes in the NFL kickoff rules were evident during the Hall of Fame Game between the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans. The first two kickoff returns showcased the new regulations in action, as both teams attempted to navigate the adjustments. The kickoff returns by Steven Sims and Tyler Scott highlighted the differences
The Baltimore Orioles made a series of significant roster moves, including placing All-Star infielder Jordan Westburg on the 10-day injured list due to a broken right hand. Westburg suffered the injury after being hit by a pitch in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager Brandon Hyde expressed hope that Westburg could potentially return