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Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is garnering interest from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, as reported by talkSPORT. After a successful loan at Real Madrid, where he won La Liga and the Champions League, Kepa is currently on loan at Bournemouth, where he has impressed and become a key target for the club. Chelsea reportedly has no plans to reintegrate him, and a move to Leverkusen would secure him Champions League football, amidst a review of their...

In a pivotal moment during Game 5, Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosely challenged a foul call on Paolo Banchero, which resulted in Banchero receiving his fifth foul and being benched. This decision allowed the Boston Celtics, led by Jaylen Brown, to take a significant lead, ultimately winning the game 120-89 and advancing in the playoffs. Referee Tony Brothers explained that the foul was due to Banchero impeding Brown's progress, while the Celtics now await the...

Looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, Texas is projected to have two players, quarterback Arch Manning and linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., among the top-three picks. Manning, a five-star recruit and the No. 1 player in the 2023 class, is expected to be the first overall pick, potentially to the New Orleans Saints, while Hill, who led the SEC in tackles for loss, is projected to go third overall to the New York Giants. Both...

Wittenmyer & Williams is a point/counterpoint column featuring Reds reporter Gordon Wittenmyer and sports columnist Jason Williams, discussing Jeimer Candelario's benching and manager Terry Francona's win-now strategy. Williams questions the impact of Francona's management on Noelvi Marte, while Wittenmyer defends Marte's recent performance, contrasting it with Candelario's struggles. They agree on the importance of tough decisions in management, with Wittenmyer noting Francona's approach is already yielding positive results for the team. Full Article

Sebastian Aho scored a decisive one-timer past Jacob Markstrom at 4:17 of the second overtime, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a thrilling 5-4 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. This win allowed the Hurricanes to clinch their first-round playoff series, marking a significant achievement for the team. With this triumph, the Hurricanes became the first team to advance to Round 2 of the playoffs. Full Article

In a thrilling overtime finish, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-118 in Game 5, advancing to the next round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs with a 4-1 series victory. Key plays included Andrew Nembhard's crucial 3-pointer and Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning layup, as Milwaukee's inability to maintain defensive pressure cost them dearly, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double performance. With Damian Lillard injured and the team facing elimination for the third consecutive year, the Bucks are...