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Phillies fans rejoice, Jhoan Duran closer entrance to be broadcast by NBC Sports Philly

New Phillies closer Jhoan Duran's entrance as he walks to the mound is all the rage. Now Phils fans will get to see it during the broadcast.

Micah Parsons contract dispute: NFL insider emphasizes Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys star to ‘stop being foolish’

The Dallas Cowboys have dominated headlines over the course of the offseason, specifically during the past month or so, with the results of the negotiations so far between Jerry Jones and LB Micah Parsons. Now, following the latest developments this week, ESPN’s Dan Graziano is asking somebody in the organization to grow up with this. […]

Take Two: What the coming 9-game SEC schedule means for Kentucky

Kentucky’s position on a hypothetical 9-game SEC regular season schedule has been clear over the years. The Wildcats viewed the traditional eight-game schedule as beneficial because it allowed the scheduling of a manageable non-conference schedule. That method maximized the program’s chances for wins, and given UK’s historical place in the SEC pecking order the logic […]

LSU football offense lands five players on All-SEC coaches team

LSU football's offense is expected to be one of the best in the SEC. This week, LSU landed a handful of players on the All-SEC coaches preseason team.

Ballon d'Or winner Rodri set to return to action for Man City after injury setback

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Rodri is available for Manchester City's match against Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday after recovering from an injury setback.

The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner sat out nearly all of last season after tearing his ACL and then picked up an injury, reportedly to his groin, at the Club World Cup.

Rodri missed City's opening Premier League game last weekend — a 4-0 win at Wolverhampton — but manager Pep Guardiola said Friday that the Spain international is ready to play against Tottenham.

Guardiola also said England forward Phil Foden will return after missing the Wolves game for fitness reasons.

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Cowboys Offer 'Optimistic And Hopeful' Jaydon Blue Outlook As NFL Debut Awaits

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue was beginning to flash in training camp and work his way up the depth chart before injury struck. A bruised heel/ankle has seen Jaydon sidelined for the past couple of weeks, with the coaching staff and fanbase eager to see him in a preseason outing. While Blue has been progressing, we get the sense Dallas is playing the cautious game with a player they hope will be a weapon for Brian Schottenheimer's offense in 2025.

Report – Al-Hilal Pushing To Poach Inter Milan Sporting Director Piero Ausilio

Al-Hilal are reportedly pushing to bring in Sporting Diorector Piero Ausilio from Inter Milan at the end of the summer.This according to Saudi outlet SBC Channel, via FCInterNews.Saudi Pro League club...