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4 May 2023
Now that the regular season has completed one month, it is time to award eight players some due recognition for their performance with the 2023 MLB monthly award. These are the winners of the Players of the Month, Pitchers of the Month, Rookies of the Month and Relievers of the Month for April, as listed on Wednesday on MLB Network. The Players of the Month honor is presented by Chevrolet.…
4 May 2023
The Seattle Mariners have announced that left-hander Robbie Ray had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, including the flexor tendon repair that was previously expected. Ray had already been ruled out of games for the rest of the 2023 season, but the extra procedure meant that he will probably miss the beginning of ‘24 too. Dr Keith Meister, the director of sports medicine at Arlington-based Texas…
4 May 2023
In what was an uphill task, the New York Knicks managed to defeat a shorthanded Miami Heat 111-105, evening out their second-round playoff series at one. Thanks to Jalen Brunson. Although Jimmy Butler was out due to an ankle injury, Miami still led for a greater part of the match until Brunson ended the onslaught. He finished with 30 points, five rebounds, and two steals behind 6-of-10 shooting…
4 May 2023
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers has received the NBA MVP award for the first time in his career. Embiid defeated two-time NBA MVP award winners and finalists, Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić. Keith Pompey from the Philadelphia Inquirer provided the voting results which showed that Embiid secured 73 of 100 first-place votes for the historic win. Jokić…
3 May 2023
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly handed Lionel Messi a two-week ban for an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia on Monday. The Argentina international travelled to the Middle East as part of his agreement with the oil-rich nation. However, the timing of the trip wasn’t great as it came just a few hours after his side had lost 3-1 at home to Lorient. According to reports, the seven-time Ballon…
3 May 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to quit Al-Nassr just five months after signing for the Saudi Pro League club. The Portuguese icon joined Al-Nassr in the January transfer window after his contract at Manchester United was mutually terminated. He left the club after one and half season acrimoniously after a shocking tell-all interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticised the club and head…
3 May 2023
Liverpool will look to continue their march higher up the table when they welcome Fulham to Anfield this Wednesday. Just a few weeks ago, the prospect of the hosts not featuring in European competition next season was a genuine reality, with Fulham the side most thought would crack the top six. But a remarkable turnaround has seen them win four Premier League matches on the bounce to quash those…
3 May 2023
Manchester City will look to retain their place at the top of the Premier League table when they welcome Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. After taking the title initiative courtesy of a 4-1 win over Arsenal, the hosts shot themselves to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Fulham at the weekend. The win against the Cottagers was their third win in a down and extended their…
2 May 2023
Real Madrid will travel to San Sebastian on Tuesday to face Real Sociedad in the 33rd Round of the 2022/23 La Liga season. The hosts kept their quest for a top-four finish alive last Friday courtesy of a 2-0 win over local rivals Osasuna. The win kept them locked in the fourth position, five points ahead of Villarreal and in the fifth position. So they are now well-placed to finish in the La Liga…
2 May 2023
Arsenal and Chelsea will renew their rivalry this Tuesday when they meet at the Emirates for the 61st Premier League head-to-head meeting. The Gunners are looking to reclaim their place at the top of the Premier League table, albeit temporarily, after falling flat on their faces last weekend in a 4-1 loss to Manchester City. That loss was not the main reason they are sitting second in the PL…
2 May 2023
Liverpool are reportedly considering moving for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Renato Sanches next season. The Reds are in the market for a dynamic midfielder, having seen their midfield area in the field suffer degradation. They have long wanted to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund but recently had to give up the chase for the Englishman due to his price tag. But that hasn’t stopped…
2 May 2023
Former England and Everton boss Sam Allardyce has emerged as the shock favourite to become Leeds United boss following their struggles. According to a report by Sportsmail, the Yorkshire side are set to sack struggling Javi Garcia on Tuesday and will bring Allardyce in as an immediate replacement. The former Bolton manager is expected to start on Wednesday to keep the club in the Premier League.…