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/ 1014 days agoApple buying or partnering with ESPN makes sense, per analyst
Apple has emerged as a potential partner for Disney as it looks to sort out what to do with ESPN. While Disney could certainly use the reach of Apple, one tech expert says it is a no-brainer for Apple, too. The mega-company started its foray into the sports world, and ESPN would unlock more opportunities […]
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/ 1014 days agoLaLiga brings new audiovisual experience to live broadcasts
LaLiga is looking to separate itself with its viewing experience. In doing so, it hopes to challenge the Premier League, which it sees as its principal rival when it comes to competition for global viewers. Even if the era of Messi and Ronaldo is gone and Spanish clubs are not dominating as they did in […]
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/ 1015 days agoBrady’s Birmingham City issuing fines to players ignoring staff
Tom Brady is working to create morale at Birmingham City, and his club has started issuing fines to players that are not cordial. While the future Hall of Fame quarterback likely had minimal say in the procedure itself, Brady is bringing a new vibe to the club. He admitted that he does not know much […]
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/ 1015 days agoDAZN takes over ATA Football to grow women's soccer coverage
Streaming platform DAZN announced the acquisition of ATA Football, a leader in covering women's soccer. As a result of the takeover, DAZN will have coverage of all the leagues ATA Football offered. DAZN is no stranger to covering women's soccer, either. The streaming platform has provided coverage of the UEFA Women's Champions League for international […]
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/ 1015 days agoGriezmann is committed to following Messi to MLS after Atletico
In the past, Antoine Griezmann has repeatedly stated his intention to close out his career in MLS. However, with the lavish offerings of Saudi Arabia, Griezmann's future is somewhat less clear. French national teammates N'golo Kante and Karim Benzema are two major names to move over to Saudi Arabia. However, that is something Griezmann will […]
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/ 1015 days agoManchester City and Al-Nassr agree fee for Aymeric Laporte
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte could be the latest name to make the move out to the Middle East with Al-Nassr. In a fairly rare move for a defender, Cristiano Ronaldo's club is looking to get back to the top of the Saudi Pro League. it sees the 29-year-old Laporte as an option to shore […]
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/ 1015 days agoLiverpool name new midfield target after losing on Caicedo, Lavia
After Chelsea defeated the Reds in the race for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, Liverpool identified Cheick Doucoure as a new option in the defensive midfield. The current Crystal Palace player could cost less than $65 million, which is less than rumored deals for both Caicedo and Lavia. The 23-year-old Doucoure made 34 Premier League […]
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/ 1016 days agoPeacock scores most-streamed Premier League game of all time
Even though NBC put a hefty chunk of the Premier League opening weekend on Peacock, that did not slow down the viewers from watching. The biggest game on the service of the weekend, Liverpool's trip down south to play Chelsea, broke the record in terms of average minute audience for a Premier League game on […]
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/ 1016 days agoChelsea signing another young talent from Premier League rival
Chelsea is dipping back into its bank account to sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace. The Blues are paying around $45 million to sign the French winger. Reports indicate Olise wants to join Chelsea, which would make him the third player in the last week to see Chelsea as his ideal destination. According to The […]
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/ 1016 days agoToronto FC holds informal talks Canada coach John Herdman
Toronto FC may not be looking far geographically for its next manager, as John Herdman is a potential name. The current Canada Men's National Team head coach has had introductory discussions with the Canadian club. Currently, Terry Dunfield is serving as manager of Toronto FC after the club sacked Bob Bradley this summer. According to […]
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/ 1016 days agoMLS ranked 29th strongest league in the world, per Opta
Earlier this year, sports intelligence agency Twenty-First Group ranked MLS as the 29th most competitive soccer league in the world. Since then, a lot has changed in Major League Soccer and other leagues around the world including the Saudi Pro League. However, one thing that hasn’t changed is that MLS is still ranked number 29 […]
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/ 1017 days agoHarry Kane's Bayern Munich may have found its goalkeeper
Bayern Munich continues to hunt for a goalkeeper as Manuel Neuer still does not know when he will return from injury. The German icon suffered a major injury in the winter of 2022. Neuer last played at the World Cup in Qatar. After that, he injured his leg while skiing on vacation. Yann Sommer was […]
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/ 1017 days agoChelsea unveils Caicedo, breaks UK biggest transfer record
Chelsea broke its own record by signing Moises Caicedo as the most expensive transfer by a Premier League club. On Monday, Chelsea supporters finally got to see their new star boy in the blue kit of Stamford Bridge. Even if he did not feature in the draw against Liverpool on matchday one, he joins an […]
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/ 1017 days agoEverton heartbroken at death of worker at new stadium
Everton revealed the death of a worker at the construction site for the club's new stadium. A 26-year-old male worker at the Bramley-Moore Dock died of apparent head injuries. Emergency workers took him to Aintree Hospital in Liverpool, where he later died. According to the Liverpool Echo, the incident involved some of the heavy machinery […]
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/ 1017 days agoSpalletti to succeed Mancini as Italy boss but issue emerges
Luciano Spalletti requested a year-long sabbatical for this season, but he may be taking over at Italy. Fresh off leading Napoli to the Scudetto, Spalletti looks ready to take over as head coach of the Italy national team. Former head coach Roberto Mancini resigned on August 13 with the side in the middle of Euro […]