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ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Is Cooper Flagg on his way to becoming top 10 player?

The 2026-27 NBA MVP race is wide open this year, and after two weeks, there is still plenty of opportunity for stars around the league to make their early-season case. Although Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continue to stake their claim at the top of the rankings, several young stars continue to raise eyebrows across […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Is Cooper Flagg on his way to becoming top 10 player? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
Jaissle unhappy with 'clear foul' before Barry goal

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle takes issue with referee John Brooks' decision not to call a "clear foul" on Fabian Schar in the build-up to Thierno Barry's goal in their loss to Everton in the Premier League.

BBC News · 1h ago
Thierno Barry grabs only goal as Everton defeat 10-man Newcastle

Thierno Barry’s second-half strike helped Everton return to winning ways in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park. Following a first half lacking in clear-cut opportunities, the Toffees took the lead shortly after the restart when Barry stabbed home his fourth league goal of the campaign.

Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Chivu retains full confidence in Inter Milan ahead of Feyenoord clash

Cristian Chivu insists he still has full confidence in his Inter Milan side ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League trip to Feyenoord. Chivu’s men go into the game reeling from a first Serie A defeat of the season to city rivals AC Milan on Saturday and in desperate need of kick-starting their continental campaign.

Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Trial of MLB players on pitch-rigging scandal opens

The trial of two Major League Baseball players accused of rigging pitches in a gambling scheme got under way in New York on Monday with jury selection.Clase became involved in the scheme to rig "prop" bets on particular pitches in 2023, with wagers on the speed and type of throws he would make, prosecutors said.

Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Everton beat Newcastle to pile pressure on Jaissle

Everton increased the pressure on under-fire Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle as Thierno Barry sealed a 1-0 win at St James' Park on Monday.Barry's eighth goal this season, including four in his last six matches, gave Everton their second win against Newcastle in the space of five days following their 3-1 victory in the League Cup fourth round on Thursday.

Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Champions League Fantasy MD4: Best Players to Pick This Week

The UEFA Champions League returns this week with Matchday 4 of the league phase, as Europe’s biggest clubs prepare for another round of exciting fixtures. With matches taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday, teams will be looking to strengthen their positions as the competition moves closer to its halfway point. There are plenty of interesting […]

Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone wary of Bayern Munich

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone is expecting a demanding tactical battle against Bayern Munich, acknowledging that his team will have to adapt to whatever challenges Vincent Kompany’s side presents during tomorrow’s Champions League encounter. Asked whether Atlético would prioritize maintaining its defensive structure and competing through difficult periods or attempt to take control of the […]

Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
Atlanta City FC hopes to build team identity with USWNT players, new chief soccer officer says

Atlanta City FC, a new NWSL expansion side beginning play in 2028, hopes to build its identity with U.S. women’s national team players. Chief Soccer Officer Richard Gunney told reporters Monday that the national team has always been part of the league’s identity and that successful NWSL teams know how to tap into that mentality. “The successful teams in this league have always had a core U.S. women’s national team presence on those rosters,” Gunney said. “We aspire to have that same core, that s

Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
Udinese fifth Serie A club to switch coach as Runjaic axed

Struggling Udinese became the fifth Serie A club to change coaches this season on Monday after sacking Kosta Runjaic and appointing Paolo Zanetti until the end of the campaign.Runjaic paid the price for a dismal run of form that saw Udinese lose seven of their last eight league matches, plunging the club into the relegation places after successive mid-table finishes in the previous two seasons.

Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
Thunder to honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in February

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Monday they will honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No.Westbrook, 37, played 11 of his 18 NBA seasons with Oklahoma City and retired as team leader in games (821), points (18,859), rebounds (5,760), assists (6,897), steals (1,442), field goals (6,626) and minutes (28,329).

Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
Thunder to retire Westbrook jersey '0' in February

The Oklahoma City Thunder will retire the number "0" jersey of star guard Russell Westbrook at a February 7 home game against New York, the NBA club announced on Monday.The 37-year-old guard announced his retirement in August after 18 NBA seasons in which he became the all-time league leader in triple doubles with 209.

Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
From Camp Nou holiday tour to Champions League for Villa's McGinn

Aston Villa captain John McGinn will lead his team out at Camp Nou to face Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, having only ever visited the stadium once before on holiday.Unai Emery, whose Paris Saint-Germain side were beaten 6-1 by Barcelona at Camp Nou in 2017 in a historic Champions League comeback known as the 'remontada', said Hansi Flick's side were one of the favourites to win the trophy.

Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
Pat Murphy shares hilarious confession during Brewers’ World Series parade

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is known for his straightforward approach, both with his players and when speaking to the media. After leading the team to its first World Series title, the two-time defending National League Manager of the Year is enjoying the moment and speaking freely. During Friday’s championship parade, Murphy gave fans a [...]

Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
Kane would trade Ballon d'Or for Champions League trophy

Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane said Monday he would trade that accolade for the Champions League trophy, ahead of Bayern Munich's visit to face Atletico Madrid."The Ballon d'Or last week was one of the best feelings I've had in my life and my career... but to have moments with the team, celebrations with the club, to be able to lift the Champions League with Bayern would be an incredible feeling.

Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 3: Rockets, Pistons, 76ers take top spots amid league-wide injury concerns

Can we just quit it with all the injuries? Two weeks into the 2026-27 NBA season, we have already seen too many All-Star-level talents go down with serious injuries that are directly affecting the league’s championship hierarchy and the latest power rankings. Just look at what has happened to the Oklahoma City Thunder . Entering the new season, the […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 3: Rockets, Pistons, 76ers take top spots amid league-wide injury concerns appeared first

Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
Stumbling block: Wirtz's and Liverpool’s costly struggles against tight defences | Andrew Beasley

Credit to Arsenal for restricting opportunities at Anfield but Iraola will need his side to learn to unpick low backlines Liverpool failed to have a shot on target in their 1-0 defeat against Arsenal on Sunday, the first time they have drawn this type of blank in a Premier League game at Anfield since records began in 2003-04. They did not find the target in a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium this year either, though in both games they struck the woodwork. The margins tend to be fine when recording statistical outliers. If Alexis Mac Allister’s floated ball from 40 yards into David Raya’s waiting arms had actually counted as a shot, would Andoni Iraola’s side have delivered a markedly better attacking performance? Far more concerning for the Spaniard will be that his team had 52 touches in the Arsenal penalty area (which is good) to create only one Opta-defined big chance (which is bad). The Premier League average this season is five times more efficient; 10.3 box touches per big chance. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 5h ago