Football’s tightest title race: Six clubs separated by two points – and a seventh in the mix
This season's Spanish second tier has the closest championship battle anywhere in football - and the seven teams in it are ...
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Flick backs keeper Szczesny as key player for Barcelona
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praised Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny's contribution to the team as the leaders prepare for the visit of mid-table Osasuna in LaLiga on Saturday. Szczesny has ...
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South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad
The last time such an execution took place was 15 years ago, in Utah. The South Carolina inmate chose the method because of his concerns about lethal injection, his lawyer said. By Eduardo Medina ...
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Mets lose Jose Iglesias to Padres due to ‘Inflexible Roster’ situation
Jose Iglesias joins the Padres with a $4 million Minor League deal after being let go by the Mets due to an inflexible roster and inconsistent performance in 2024. The former Mets shortstop will ...
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These Words Are Disappearing in the New Trump Administration
As President Trump seeks to purge the federal government of “woke” initiatives, agencies have flagged hundreds of words to limit or avoid, according to a compilation of government documents.
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How Hansi Flick finally turned Barcelona into a resilient Champions League side
Barcelona’s recent European-level adventures have often involved shooting themselves in the foot. So, when Pau Cubarsi received his marching orders in the 22nd minute of their Champions League ...
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Yamal will renew contract with Barcelona, says agent Mendes
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will extend his contract with the LaLiga club beyond 2026, his agent Jorge Mendes said on Wednesday. The 17-year-old Spain international, who won the 2024 Golden Boy ...
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Barcelona's Gavi doubtful for Benfica clash, says Flick
Barcelona midfielder Gavi is a doubt for Wednesday's Champions League clash at Portuguese side Benfica in the first leg of their last-16 tie, manager Hansi Flick said. Gavi, who featured in ...
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What it’s like for a goalkeeper to play behind a ‘radical’ high line
Wojciech Szczesny returns to the Estadio da Luz on Wednesday — the place where, only five weeks ago, his short Barcelona career ... and Sevilla goalkeeper Andres Palop is seen in Spain as ...
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Benfica 0 Barcelona 1 – Raphinha’s flexibility? Impressive De Jong? Star Szczesny?
Barcelona managed a 1-0 victory over Benfica despite going down to 10 men as they triumphed in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 match. Barcelona should have gone ahead in the ...
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Source: Infielder Jose Iglesias reaches minors deal with Padres
Veteran infielder Jose Iglesias has agreed to terms on a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres, a source confirmed to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez amid multiple reports. The contract includes an ...
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Padres, Jose Iglesias agree to minor-league deal
The San Diego Padres added to their infield depth Wednesday, agreeing to a minor-league contract with veteran Jose Iglesias. The deal includes an invitation to the team’s big-league camp.