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The Opener: Red Sox, Brewers, Cubs, Pitchers’ Duel

The Opener: Red Sox, Brewers, Cubs, Pitchers’ Duel

Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day: 1. Red Sox roster moves incoming: The Red Sox are nearing a deal with first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, who was designated for assignment by the Nationals last week. Once that deal is finalized, the Red Sox will need to make corresponding moves in …

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Antoine Semenyo: Bournemouth forward reports racist abuse in Premier League opener at Liverpool

Antoine Semenyo: Bournemouth forward reports racist abuse in Premier League opener at Liverpool

In a statement issued at full-time, the Football Association said: “We are very concerned about the allegation of discrimination from an area of the crowd, which was reported to the match officials during the Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Bournemouth. “Incidents of this nature have no place in our game, and we will work closely with the match officials, …

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Premier League opener paused after Antoine Semenyo reports racist abuse from the stands

Premier League opener paused after Antoine Semenyo reports racist abuse from the stands

Liverpool’s opening game of the new Premier League season was paused after Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo reported he had been racially abused by a supporter at Anfield. After half an hour of the game, referee Anthony Taylor halted proceedings and had a conversation with the fourth official, Liverpool manager Arne Slot, and Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola. Captains Virgil van Dijk and …

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Women’s Soccer Falls In Season Opener, 2-0

Women’s Soccer Falls In Season Opener, 2-0

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of North Carolina women’s soccer fell 2-0 to Tennessee in the season opener Thursday evening.    Both teams were scoreless through the first half. Carolina had the first two shots of the game early at the 1:02 and 2:16 marks. The Tar Heels were unable to capitalize on the early opportunities leaving the first half without a …

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The Opener: Goldschmidt, Muncy, Cubs

The Opener: Goldschmidt, Muncy, Cubs

Here are three things to keep an eye on around MLB today… 1. Goldschmidt injury watch: Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt was unavailable for yesterday’s game after suffering a knee injury in Tuesday’s rout of the Twins. The team announced yesterday that Goldschmidt has a low-grade sprain with some inflammation. Goldschmidt told Bryan Hoch of MLB.com that he’s hoping for …

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Thomas Frank has new Tottenham undroppable for Burnley opener after what he witnessed vs PSG – Football London

Thomas Frank has new Tottenham undroppable for Burnley opener after what he witnessed vs PSG  Football London Tottenham’s Super Cup defeat illustrates difficult task ahead for Frank  ESPN PSG 2 Tottenham 2: Super Cup tactical analysis  Coaches’ Voice Tottenham Hotspur: Work to do after Super Cup collapse – but promising signs for Thomas Frank  BBC ‘Very, very proud’: Thomas Frank hails Tottenham players after …

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Shedeur Sanders delivers significant ratings in preseason opener

Shedeur Sanders delivers significant ratings in preseason opener

Shedeur Sanders sells. It’s no surprise. His draft-weekend free-fall generated massive ratings. His preseason debut did the same. Via Yahoo Sports, more than 2.2 million on average watched NFL Network’s broadcast of the Browns-Panthers game on Friday night. It’s supposedly the biggest audience in a decade for a preseason game on the league-owned outlet. Although Sanders is currently day-to-day with …

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Jerry Jones expects Micah Parsons to play in opener while he’s under contract

Jerry Jones expects Micah Parsons to play in opener while he’s under contract

OXNARD, Calif. — Micah Parsons has been with the Dallas Cowboys throughout their 25 days of training camp in California. He has talked to reporters once, after the first practice. Other than posting a trade request on social media, Parsons has remained quiet. That included Wednesday as the Cowboys held their second from last practice in California. Parsons was approached …

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