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Column: A most improbable team brings Atlanta a title
Sioux City Journal | 2021-11-03, 08:41
During three decades of nearly uninterrupted excellence, there were so many Atlanta Braves teams that seemed more championship worthy than this one. ...
Max Fried Finds Another Level to Win One for the Braves and Starters Everywhere
HOUSTON — Travis d’Arnaud knew that tonight would be different after the first few pitches
Braves lifer Snitker receives reward for 44-year investment
Brian Snitker borrowed plenty from Bobby Cox learning to lead a clubhouse. Now, he's matched his mentor in chasing down the game's greatest prize, joining Cox as the only Atlanta Click to Continue » ...
Fabrice Muamba advises Christian Eriksen to consider football retirement
Christian Eriksen has been advised by Fabrice Muamba to retire from football after his heart attack at Euro 2020. The Inter Milan star went into cardiac arrest during Denmark’s tournament opener against Finland but miraculously survived. He’s yet to rule out a
Hertl scores 2 goals as short-handed Sharks beat Sabres 5-3
Beaumont Enterprise | 2021-11-03, 08:38
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomás Hertl had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Tuesday night. The Sharks overcame the loss of seven players and head coach Bob Boughner to NHL COVID-19 protocols for the second straight
Hamilton-Verstappen rivalry is F1's best duel in years
Beaumont Enterprise | 2021-11-03, 08:38
Lewis Hamilton is Formula One's biggest star. Max Verstappen is the challenger trying to dethrone the seven-time champion. Through pulsing race wins, crashes and clashes, the two have crafted F1's best on-track duel in a decade. It's pumped new energy into the
Hertl scores 2 goals as short-handed Sharks beat Sabres
Lockport Union-Sun | 2021-11-03, 08:38
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Tomás Hertl had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Tuesday night. The Sharks overcame the loss of seven players and head coach Bob Boughner to NHL COVID-19 protocols for the second straight game.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responds to questioning of Manchester United dressing room mentality
Man United salvaged a late 2-2 draw away at Atalanta on Tuesday night thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's brace. ...
Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand's different reactions to Cristiano Ronaldo heroics for Man United
There were chaotic, celebratory scenes in the BT Studio as Cristiano Ronaldo landed a dagger blow Atalanta's hopes of top spot in their Champions League group. ...
Pep Guardiola might never do better transfer business than his �50m masterstroke from 2017
If Jack Grealish ends up with a Man City career comparable to England team-mate Kyle Walker, he will have done exceptionally well ...
Eddie Hearn admits Jake Paul fear as he predicts Tommy Fury grudge match result
The two will fight in Florida next month after months of trading insults over social media ...
Worrying Manchester United's trend is holding them back from a Premier League title charge
United's biggest weakness could be stopping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from notching his first piece of silverware as manager ...
Bayern beats Benfica to qualify for Champions League last 16
After two weeks without a coach and falling to a disastrous defeat, Bayern Munich is back to its usual winning ways. The German champion booked its place in the Champions ...
Winless Lions activate OT Taylor Decker off injured reserve
The Detroit Lions have activated offensive tackle Taylor Decker from injured reserve. Detroit also activated defensive end Kevin Strong from injured reserve and waived guard Tommy Kraemer. The Motor City's ...
Canadiens host the Islanders following shutout victory
St Louis Post-Dispatch | 2021-11-03, 08:38
New York Islanders (3-2-2, seventh in the Metropolitan) vs. Montreal Canadiens (3-8-0, eighth in the Atlantic) ...
Sabres visit the Kraken after Skinner's 2-goal game
St Louis Post-Dispatch | 2021-11-03, 08:38
Buffalo Sabres (5-3-1, fourth in the Atlantic) vs. Seattle Kraken (3-6-1, seventh in the Pacific) ...
Kings welcome the Pelicans on Wednesday
St Louis Post-Dispatch | 2021-11-03, 08:38
New Orleans Pelicans (1-7, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (3-4, ninth in the Western Conference) ...
Washington Capitals to visit Florida Panthers Thursday
St Louis Post-Dispatch | 2021-11-03, 08:38
Washington Capitals (5-1-3, fourth in the Metropolitan) vs. Florida Panthers (8-0-1, first in the Atlantic) ...
Houston faces Phoenix on 4-game road skid
St Louis Post-Dispatch | 2021-11-03, 08:38
Houston Rockets (1-6, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (3-3, seventh in the Western Conference) ...
Boston faces Detroit, looks for 4th straight home win
St Louis Post-Dispatch | 2021-11-03, 08:38
Detroit Red Wings (4-4-2, fifth in the Atlantic) vs. Boston Bruins (4-3-0, sixth in the Atlantic) ...
Tampa Bay faces Toronto, looks for 4th straight victory
St Louis Post-Dispatch | 2021-11-03, 08:38
Tampa Bay Lightning (5-3-1, third in the Atlantic) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (5-4-1, second in the Atlantic) ...
Flyers visit the Penguins following shutout win
St Louis Post-Dispatch | 2021-11-03, 08:38
Philadelphia Flyers (5-2-1, first in the Metropolitan) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (3-3-2, eighth in the Metropolitan) ...
Thunder to visit Lakers Thursday
St Louis Post-Dispatch | 2021-11-03, 08:38
Oklahoma City Thunder (1-6, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (5-3, third in the Western Conference) ...
Dallas faces Calgary on 4-game slide
St Louis Post-Dispatch | 2021-11-03, 08:38
Dallas Stars (3-4-2, sixth in the Central) vs. Calgary Flames (6-1-2, second in the Pacific) ...
Predators play the Oilers on 4-game win streak
St Louis Post-Dispatch | 2021-11-03, 08:38
Nashville Predators (5-4-0, fourth in the Central) vs. Edmonton Oilers (7-1-0, first in the Pacific) ...
Ottawa faces Vegas, aims to break home slide
St Louis Post-Dispatch | 2021-11-03, 08:38
Vegas Golden Knights (4-5-0, sixth in the Pacific) vs. Ottawa Senators (3-5-1, seventh in the Atlantic) ...
San Antonio and Dallas meet for conference showdown
St Louis Post-Dispatch | 2021-11-03, 08:38
Dallas Mavericks (4-3, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (2-5, 12th in the Western Conference) ...
Joint U.N., Ethiopia rights team: all sides committed abuses in Tigray
GENEVA/ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – All sides fighting in the war in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray committed violations that may amount to war crimes, according to a long-awaited joint investigation by the United Nations and Ethiopia and
Fall in Spanish jobless figures slows to a near halt in October
MADRID (Reuters) -An eight-month decline in Spanish jobless figures slowed almost to a halt in October, official data showed on Wednesday, as the galvanising effect of eased COVID-19 restrictions began to wear off. Just 734
Baseball-Baker says he will return to Astros and settle ‘unfinished business’
(Reuters) – Dusty Baker said he plans to return as manager of the Houston Astros next season after his club fell short of a World Series title by losing Game Six to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Baker’s contract has expired but Astros owner Jim
Hammerin’ Braves win 1st WS crown since 1995, rout Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Most of the season, it just seemed this wasn’t their year. They dropped their first four games, and soon injuries piled up. They lost their most dynamic player before the All-Star break. They were stuck below .500 in August. Yet out of nowhere,
Strong field as PGA Tour goes from seaside course to another
PGA TOUR WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY CHAMPIONSHIP AT MAYAKOBA Site: Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Course: El Camaleon GC at Mayakoba. Yardage: 7,017. Par: 71. Insight by Pure Storage: During this webinar Lt. Gen. Michael Groen, the director of the Joint Artificial
TENNIS: Sierra shuts out Beyer in postseason opener
Sierra is a win away from reaching the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV final for the third time in four seasons after blanking visiting Beyer 9-0 Tuesday in its playoff opener. ...
Olympic hero Tom Daley recalls first conversation with Emma Raducanu after US Open win
The Olympic champion cast his mind back to the first time he met US Open winner Emma Raducanu. The pair conversed at their first ever Met Gala event in September ...
Rangers reportedly out of the mix to acquire Sabres' Jack Eichel with two finalists remaining
> The Rangers have long been rumored to be a destination for disgruntled Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel, but they may now be out of the mix once and for all. According to a report from ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, the Eichel sweepstakes has been narrowed down to two
Win against India will take us closer to the top two in our group, says ACB CEO Naseeb Khan
By Vipul Kashyap New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) CEO Naseeb Khan has said that winning against India in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup will take his side closer to cementing their position in
Ghana stars to watch out for in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday
• Three Ghanaian players will be in action in the UCL • Kudus has not yet made an appearance in the competition • The games will be played on Wednesday Some Ghanaian players are expected to be in action as the UEFA Champions League returns tonight, November 2,
Ashes warning bells ring after Australia's capitulation to England in T20 World Cup
Sydney, Nov 3 (IANS) A crushing defeat at the hands of Eoin Morgan's England in the ICC T20 World Cup 'Super 12' game has set warning bells ringing in the Australian cricket establishment as the Ashes loom in December. While T20 and Test cricket are like chalk
IND vs AFG: आकाश चोपड़ा की प्लेइंग-XI से वरुण चक्रवर्ती की छुट्टी, दो बदलाव चाहते हैं पूर्व बल्लेबाज
Did Sara Tendulkar Break up With You? Curious Fans Ask Gill After KKR Opener Posts Insta PIC Vikram Rathour Reapplies For Post of India Batting Coach: Reports T20
Ravi Shastri, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni Need to be on Same Page: Monty Panesar Reckons India Can Still Qualify For T20 World Cup Semi Final
Did Sara Tendulkar Break up With You? Curious Fans Ask Gill After KKR Opener Posts Insta PIC Vikram Rathour Reapplies For Post of India Batting Coach: Reports T20
Chaos is now hardwired into Manchester United’s system of play
The genius of the modern Manchester United is that for all the attention lavished upon them, for all the granular analysis they attract, they remain a largely unknown quantity. When they take the field, you genuinely have no idea what to expect from them. And
Former All Black Carl Hayman diagnosed with early onset dementia at age of 41
The All Blacks have expressed their sadness in the wake of Carl Hayman’s early onset dementia and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) diagnosis at the age of 41. Hayman played 45 Tests for the All Blacks between 2001-07, during which time he was
Late surge propels LCSC women to season-opening win
The Lewiston Tribune | 2021-11-03, 08:32
In a season-opening nonconference
Local angle
The Lewiston Tribune | 2021-11-03, 08:32
> Clarkston’s Joel Dahmen will be playing in his third event of the PGA Tour season, the World Wide Technology Championship, starting Thursday at El Camaleon Golf Club in Riviera Maya, Mexico. ...
Braves bash way to title
The Lewiston Tribune | 2021-11-03, 08:32
HOUSTON — Most of the season, it just seemed this wasn’t their year. ...
Vandal notes: Several Vandal seniors to depart with graduate degrees
The Lewiston Tribune | 2021-11-03, 08:32
MOSCOW — From Idaho’s move down to the Football Championship Subdivision to the turmoil caused by the coronavirus, this year’s Idaho seniors have experienced their share of adversity. ...
Area roundup: Clarkston’s volleyball team wins 5-setter on the road
The Lewiston Tribune | 2021-11-03, 08:32
SPOKANE — In a back and forth battle, Clarkston overcame a tough West Valley team 27-25, 14-25, 25-16, 23-25, 15-13 in a Class 2A Greater Spokane League match Tuesday. ...
All Blacks lock Retallick out of Italy Test with shoulder injury
Experienced New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick will miss this weekend's Test in Italy due to a shoulder injury, forwards coach John Plumtree said on Tuesday. ...
Manchester United: Paul Scholes tears into Paul Pogba after performance against Atalanta
Paul Scholes tore into Paul Pogba on Wednesday night after the Manchester United midfielder’s performance against Atalanta in the Champions League, saying the Frenchman needs to be “babysat” and does “stupid things” on the ball. Pogba was back in the United
Springbok women have an ace up their sleeve for France clash
The Springbok Women’s team has an ace up their sleeve ahead of their Test match against France on Saturday in Vannes in the form of their overseas professional, Zintle Mpupha. The Springbok Women arrived in Paris on Monday evening from Johannesburg via
Girls Swimming Conference Recap: Hersey Finally Wins MSL Meet
The girls swimming and diving conference meets for most teams were Saturday, Oct. 30 as they prepare for sectionals Saturday, Nov. 6. Here’s a look at how the area conference meets went: CSL North: Vernon Hills won the conference title, though the two District
Cross Country Sectional Recap, State Qualifiers
Here’s a look at Journal-area athletes who qualified for the boys and girls cross country state championship meets Saturday, Nov. 6 at Detweiller Park in Peoria: Boys: Class 3A: Teams: Hersey: Sean Safford (4th place; 15:24.5), Connor Oiler (8th place;
Football 2nd Round Playoff Schedule
All high school playoff games involving Journal-area football teams this week in the second round are Saturday, Nov. 6. Six of the eight Journal-area teams that entered the playoffs are still standing. Here’s a look at when and where the Journal-area playoff
Sajenko’s Record Performance Leads To Maine South Blowout Win
With a continuous downpour all night Friday in Park Ridge, it should come as no surprise Maine South’s offense consisted mostly of rushing, though the passing game wasn’t bad either. Maine South’s Chris Petrucci (9) waits to pounce on defense in the pouring
Opening Playoff Round Football Roundup: BG, GBS, Prospect Earn Wins
Saturday, Oct. 30 Class 7A Buffalo Grove 22, Lincoln-Way West 19: Buffalo Grove (9-1) may have been the No. 6 seed, but they quickly found themselves in a hole to No. 27 Lincoln-Way West (5-5). Buffalo Grove scored first just 53 seconds into the game on a
Loyola Stomps DGS, Heads To Naperville Central Next
No. 32 Downers Grove South (5-5) was hoping for a fairytale upset against No. 1 Loyola Academy (10-0), but the Ramblers weren’t giving them any hope of that Saturday. Loyola Academy won 44-0 in Wilmette to win their 16th straight game as they methodically
Girls Volleyball: Fremd, St. Viator Advance To Sectional Finals; NW, LA, CHA Eliminated
Here’s a look at how the sectional semifinals went for Journal-area girls volleyball teams Monday, Nov. 1: Class 4A New Trier d. Niles West, 25-20, 25-18: Niles West (27-9) had a stellar season, but it came to an end in the sectional semifinals to CSL South
Boys Soccer Playoff Sectional Recap
Here’s a look at how the area boys soccer teams fared in sectional semifinal action Tuesday and sectional championship games Friday: Friday, Oct. 29 Class 3A Fremd 4, Barrington 0: No. 1 Fremd (19-2-1) has only two losses this season and one of them came to
Newcastle ready to pay Villarreal €7m for Unai Emery
Newcastle United have made their first major statement of intent since Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) took control of the club with a move for former
Dublin ‘leader’ Paul Mannion still one of football’s elite forwards
On Saturday evening, Gaelic football’s great unwashed can catch Paul Mannion in action for the first time since the 2020 All-Ireland final, courtesy of RTÉ’s live TV cameras. Parnell Park, the grey, concrete backdrop to many of his finest works, hosts a
‘The day I’m not driven is the day I’ll walk away’ - Johnny Sexton's desire still burning bright
Last summer, Johnny Sexton got a glimpse of the afterlife. Handed the summer off, he picked up two tickets for Ireland’s Test match against Japan and took his son Luca along to the Aviva Stadium. This was not the Lansdowne Road he’s come to know as he
Tadhg Furlong relishing link-up with Andrew Porter in Irish front-row
Tadhg Furlong chuckles to himself, as he reminds us that he won his second Ireland cap as a loosehead. So much water has crossed under the bridge since then, it’s easy to forget Furlong was double-jobbing at the 2015 World Cup, when he was asked to cover both
Consistent Shane Lowry seeking end to long victory drought in Mexico
Shane Lowry will have to leave half the US Ryder Cup team in his wake if he’s to end his long victory drought in this week’s World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba in Mexico. The world No 42 has not lifted a trophy since July 2019 (836 days ago), and
Column: Brett Favre would be wise to pay up and shut up
Quad-City Times | 2021-11-03, 08:29
By now we’ve gotten used to the idea that athletes may not be as accountable off the field as they are forced to be on it. ...
Backup QBs shine across NFL in Week 8
Quad-City Times | 2021-11-03, 08:29
From Mike White's memorable starting debut to Cooper Rush's prime-time comeback, as well as a rare win for Geno Smith and a comeback by Trevor Siemian to beat Tom Brady, backup quarterbacks took center stage this past week in the ...
Wings, Coyotes, Sens, Sabres at different rebuilding stages
Quad-City Times | 2021-11-03, 08:29
Last week, Jeff Blashill tried to go to the same restaurant where he had dinner in March 2020, before the NHL season shut down. He found the windows to be boarded up. ...
Nicole Ziccarelli Unseats John Peck As Westmoreland County District Attorney
By: KDKA-TV News Staff GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Nicole Ziccarelli has won the race for Westmoreland County district attorney.READ MORE: 2021 Municipal Election Results Ziccarelli won the race with 57.61% of the vote, receiving 49,776 votes.
Carl Hayman a 'hero' for opening up on dementia diagnosis
Former All Black Carl Hayman has today revealed he is suffering from early
Jasprit Bumrah 3 wickets away from massive record in T20Is, eyes to dismantle Afghanistan top-order
T20 Worldl Cup: Bumrah will have added motivation to go for the kill against Afghanistan. He is only three wickets away from overtaking Yuzvendra Chahal as India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is. India's Jasprit Bumrah(REUTERS) Copy Link When Jasprit Bumrah
Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Seam bowling all-rounders on Indian selectors' radar
Mushtaq Ali Trophy will provide the perfect platform for the likes of Vijay Shankar (Tamil Nadu), Shivam Dube (Mumbai) and Venkatesh Iyer (Madhya Pradesh) to impress the five-member panel. Trophy given to the winner of India’s domestic T20 competition, Syed
'He is capable of playing big shots; has happy memories at Abu Dhabi': Gavaskar suggests changes in India's Playing XI
Sunil Gavaskar shared interesting insights regarding India's bowling and batting options ahead of the do-or-die encounter against Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup. Virat Kohli's India did not have the kind of start they expected. (Getty) Copy Link Ahead of the
T20 World Cup: Win against India will take us closer to top-2 in our group, says ACB CEO Naseeb Khan
India will take on Afghanistan in their third game of Super 12 on Wednesday. Afghanistan's Rashid Khan celebrates the wicket of Scotland's Brad Wheal during the Cricket Twenty20 World Cup match between Afghanistan and Scotland in Sharjah.(AP) Copy Link
Chris Paul moves to No. 3 on NBA's all-time assist list
Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul moved to No. 3 on NBA's all-time assist list on Wednesday, just behind John Stockton and Jason Kidd. The 36-year-old made 18
Braves claim World Series crown
Moscow-Pullman Daily News | 2021-11-03, 08:26
HOUSTON — Most of the season, it just seemed this wasn’t their year. ...
Area roundup: Greyhounds earn All-GSL football honors
Moscow-Pullman Daily News | 2021-11-03, 08:26
Several Greyhounds football players made first team as the Greater Spokane League recently released its all-league teams. ...
Eddie Jones back to drawing board as withdrawals could force rethink | Robert Kitson
Raffi Quirke, Max Malins and Louis Lynagh are out so ‘new England’ against Tonga could look a lot like the old one Either Eddie Jones has walked under a whole row of ladders or his England selection plans are falling victim to some other mystery curse. How
The Detroit Lions face an impressively unenviable NFL record: a 0-17 season
Dan Campbell’s team have suffered a couple of cruel losses this season. But for much of the time they have got everything they deserve Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker III brought up the most unpleasant NFL numbers possible after a nasty 44-6 loss on Sunday:
Former New Zealand prop Carl Hayman is diagnosed with early onset dementia at the age ...
Former New Zealand prop Carl Hayman has been diagnosed with early onset dementia at the age of 41, shining the spotlight on concussion-related illness in former rugby players. Hayman, who played the last of his 45 tests at the 2007 World Cup, revealed to New
Sport Shorts: Lycoming duo make their way onto D3football.com Team of the Week
The Milton Standard Journal | 2021-11-03, 08:24
WILLIAMSPORT – Sophomore kicker Ian Plankenhorn and junior linebacker Cole Senior each earned a spot on the D3football.com Team of the Week for their play in the Lycoming’s 30-27 win over Wilkes, the website announced on Tuesday. Plankenhorn was
Atlanta Braves crush Houston to win World Series since 1995
The Atlanta Braves have claimed their first title in 26 years as they comprehensively defeated the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6 to take the World
Henderson: Ireland prepared for Japan's shock and awe
Iain Henderson says Ireland will be well prepared for Japan's shock-and-awe brand of rugby. The sides will meet for the tenth time on Saturday afternoon as the Autumn Nations Series gets underway (Aviva Stadium, 1pm). Ireland have won all but one of their
Blackhawks hold settlement talks with former player’s lawyer
The Chicago Blackhawks held settlement talks Tuesday with an attorney for a former player who is suing the team after he accused an assistant coach of sexual assault in 2010 ...
Would Perez give up home victory for Verstappen? Mexico City GP talking points | 2021 ...
Sergio Perez's hopes of becoming the first Mexican to win his home grand prix are unlikely to be realised if his team mate is running behind him. Here are the talking points for this weekend's race. ...
Joint U.N., Ethiopia rights team say all sides committed abuses in Tigray
GENEVA/ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – All sides fighting in the war in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray committed violations that may amount to war crimes, according to a long-awaited joint investigation by the United Nations and
Marketmind: Judgement Day for the Fed
A look at the day ahead from Saikat Chatterjee. One of the most anticipated market events of the year is here. The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected on Wednesday to detail plans to end its pandemic-era bond purchases by mid-2022 with a $15 billion per month
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Maritzburg United: Kick-off, TV channel, live score, squad news and preview
Masandawana are determined to restore their three-point lead at the top of the log with a win, but they will face a revitalized Team of Choice ...
Fan View: Makaringe on receiving end despite Orlando Pirates' fightback against Sekhukhune United
A number of Bucs supporters believe the South African has been given enough chances but is yet to prove why he should be a regular starter ...
Call Of Duty: Vanguard Multiplayer ... More Modes, more Combat possibilities, and more ways to ...
Call of Duty: Vanguard, is set to be released very very soon on November 5th, 2021 ...
Hilanders dominate Hawks in first round
Photo by RUTHIE’S IN HIS IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY Hilanders in action during the first round of the playoff against La Pine. The Hilander volleyball team defeated the La Pine Hawks in the first round of
Burns High School alumna inducted into Western Oregon University Hall of Fame
Submitted photo Katie (Torland) Hein was recognized for her outstanding achievements in basketball at Western Oregon University. The Western Oregon University (WOU) athletic department will be inducting three new members into the Hall of Fame this year, as the
Freeman fittingly pockets last out for Braves in WS clincher
Napa Valley Register | 2021-11-03, 08:17
Houston Astros' Alex Bregman
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, India vs Afghanistan: Men in Blue take on dark horse ...
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, India vs Afghanistan today: India and Afghanistan have played each other twice in ICC T20 World Cups, with the Men in Blue winning both times. ...
Tottenham union suits Conte and Levy after summer blame game
> Confront previous inconvenience and own the narrative. It is a staple PR play. And how Tottenham pushed it on Tuesday as they trumpeted the arrival of Antonio Conte as their new head coach. The inconvenience lay in how Conte had turned them down on 4 June.
Has a manager of the month been sacked faster than Tottenham’s Nuno?
> “And Mark Pembridge and Brian Deane contributed to a comfortable 6-0 victory for Benfica over Beitar Jerusalem in a second qualification round of the Champions League in 1998-99. At that time Benfica served as a British enclave during Graeme Souness’s reign,
Choke? These Braves roared, all the way to an 'improbable' World Series title
> The 2021 Braves subverted that by getting off to a sluggish start. They were swept in the first series of the season and went on to spend 101 games below .500. Along with losing games, the Braves lost their entire outfield, including superstar Ronald Acuña,
