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Dodgers’ Will Smith Quietly Posting Historic Offensive Season

August 11, 2025 No Comments

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith may be having one of the best offensive seasons ever at his position, yet remains largely overlooked in 2025. Overshadowed on a star-studded roster featuring Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts, Smith hasn’t even cracked the National League MVP odds despite elite production. In 89 games and 356 plate appearances, the All-Star is hitting .316/.416/.529 with 14 homers and 50 walks, while on pace to exceed 1,000 defensive innings behind the plate. For context, the average MLB catcher is batting .241/.309/.394 this season, making Smith’s numbers stand out even more.

Kershaw, Scherzer Shine in What Could Be Final Head-to-Head Meeting

August 11, 2025 No Comments

Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer delivered strong outings Friday in what may have been their final matchup. The pair, both debuting in 2008, have been linked throughout their careers, including a memorable first meeting that year when they replaced Hall of Famers Randy Johnson and Greg Maddux in a scheduled start on Sept. 7, 2008. On Friday, Kershaw’s Dodgers beat Scherzer’s Blue Jays 5-1, with Kershaw earning the win and Scherzer taking the loss.

Top Pick Cam Ward Shines on Second Drive in Titans Debut

August 11, 2025 No Comments

No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward needed a series to settle in during his first preseason appearance, but he found his rhythm on the Tennessee Titans’ second drive Saturday night. After opening 0-for-2 in a three-and-out, Ward connected with Calvin Ridley three times for 50 yards on the next possession, finishing 5-of-8 passing for 67 yards in the Titans’ 29-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ward’s night ended after two series, with the first stalled by long Tampa Bay possessions on either side. “Cam Ward played well in his two series,” head coach Brian Callahan said. “We had one three-and-out, then he came back and led a touchdown drive. He started to feel comfortable and wanted to go back in, but that wasn’t the plan tonight. He did some good things and it’s encouraging.”

Denis Bouanga Builds Leagues Cup Legacy in LAFC’s PK Win

August 6, 2025 No Comments

Denis Bouanga added another chapter to his Leagues Cup legacy as LAFC survived a red card and edged LIGA MX leaders Pachuca on penalties in Leagues Cup 2025. Bouanga opened the scoring in the 10th minute, extending his record as the tournament’s all-time top scorer with 13 goals. His calm finish was his first goal of this year’s edition and continued a prolific 2025 campaign that has seen him score across MLS, Leagues Cup, Concacaf Champions Cup, Club World Cup, and for Gabon in international qualifiers. “I hope to stay on top,” Bouanga said. “Now I’ll try to have a bigger gap with [Lionel] Messi.” After LAFC went down to 10 men, they held strong through 90 minutes and relied on Bouanga again to convert their first penalty in the shootout. The win gave LAFC two crucial points and kept them alive heading into the final matchday of Phase One. “The way we played, we were not losing,” said head coach Steve Cherundolo.

Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham this summer

August 2, 2025 No Comments

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min said on Saturday that he will leave the club this summer after a decade in north London. The 33-year-old attacker joined the Premier League side from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and went on to play more than 450 times for Spurs. In May he lifted the Europa League trophy but he had a poor season overall by his high standards and struggled with a series of leg injuries. “Before we start the press conference I wanted to say I have decided to leave the club this summer,” the South Korean told reporters in Seoul, where Tottenham are on a pre-season tour. “Respectfully the club is helping me with this decision.” Son, who has scored 173 goals for Spurs, did not say where he intends to go next and cut an emotional figure. He has been linked with a move to the MLS in the United States.

Crystal Palace reject £30m Atalanta bid for striker Mateta

August 2, 2025 No Comments

Crystal Palace have turned down a £30 million offer from Atalanta for striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to BBC reports. The 28-year-old forward, Mateta who has two years left on his current deal, has been in strong form, prompting interest from the Serie A club. Palace quickly rejected the approach, and it remains unclear if they would consider a higher bid. Atalanta are actively searching for a new striker after selling last season’s Serie A top scorer Mateo Retegui to Saudi club Al-Qadsiah for £56 million. Other forwards on Atalanta’s radar include Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz, Lecce’s Nikola Krstovic, and Genk’s Tolu Arokodare.

Barcelona look to recapture past form of Marcus Rashford

July 23, 2025 No Comments

Barcelona have shifted their focus to Marcus Rashford after failing to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams. The Manchester United forward has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford, first under Erik ten Hag and now with new manager Ruben Amorim, who has made it clear that Rashford no longer fits into his plans. Rashford, 27, had hinted at wanting to play for Barcelona, and the two clubs have now reportedly agreed on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy. The move could offer him the fresh start he needs, especially with the World Cup coming up next year. After scoring 30 goals in the 2022/23 season, including 17 in the Premier League, his form dipped significantly last season with only eight goals across all competitions. More than just his numbers, Rashford’s body language and confidence were major concerns. Now, with a big opportunity in Barcelona and the motivation of a World Cup spot, Rashford will be aiming to prove himself once again.

Frank Vogel to resume as Associate Head Coach

July 7, 2025 No Comments

The Dallas Mavericks are set to reunite Jason Kidd and Frank Vogel, according to multiple reports. Vogel, who was the Lakers’ head coach during their championship run in the Florida bubble, will now serve as associate head coach. The 52-year-old spent last season as a consultant for the Mavericks. This move reverses the roles from their time in LA, when Kidd was an assistant under Vogel. The two worked together from 2019–2021, before Kidd took over as Mavericks head coach in 2021. Under his leadership, Dallas reached the Western Conference Finals in 2022 and made the NBA Finals two years later. Vogel brings deep playoff experience, having also coached Indiana to back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals in 2013 and 2014. Those Pacers teams lost to LeBron James’ Miami Heat. In related news, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Mavericks assistant coach Jared Dudley is finalizing a move to join David Adelman’s staff with the Denver Nuggets. Dudley had been with Dallas since 2021. Information from the Associated Press contributed to this report.

Brighton reject £50 million offer for star forward Joao Pedro

July 2, 2025 No Comments

Brighton have reportedly turned down a £50 million offer from Newcastle. The offer is for forward Joao Pedro. According to talkSPORT, This is not the first have turned down several offers in excess of £50 million for the 23-year-old, including one from Newcastle. Eddie Howe is understood to be pushing his club to beat the likes of Chelsea to Pedro’s signature as he seeks to build upon their qualification for next season’s Champions League. Joao Pedro is open to leaving Brighton this summer in pursuit of a new challenge, but the South Coast club are holding out for a fee of £70 million. Newcastle will likely return to Brighton with a new offer in the near future with Pedro seen as their priority target this summer.

Judge Nearing Ruth, Gehrig Territory with Historic Hot Streak

June 12, 2025 No Comments

Aaron Judge is on a tear, and even his teammates are stunned. One night after crushing a 469-foot homer, Judge launched his 25th home run in the Yankees’ 6-3 win over the Royals on Wednesday. He’s now just one homer behind MLB leader Cal Raleigh. Judge leads the league in batting average (. 394), on-base percentage (.490), slugging (.779), hits (98) and OPS (1.269). He homered in three straight games and reached base in 54 straight road games. Now, he’s tied with Lou Gehrig and behind only Babe Ruth and Derek Jeter in Yankees history. “It’s getting out of hand,” said Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt. “If it’s not a homer, it’s probably a hit.”

Dodgers’ Will Smith Quietly Posting Historic Offensive Season

Kershaw, Scherzer Shine in What Could Be Final Head-to-Head Meeting

Top Pick Cam Ward Shines on Second Drive in Titans Debut

Denis Bouanga Builds Leagues Cup Legacy in LAFC’s PK Win

Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham this summer

Crystal Palace reject £30m Atalanta bid for striker Mateta

Barcelona look to recapture past form of Marcus Rashford

Frank Vogel to resume as Associate Head Coach

Brighton reject £50 million offer for star forward Joao Pedro

Judge Nearing Ruth, Gehrig Territory with Historic Hot Streak

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