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Jesse Rogers reports on the contrasting spring training experiences of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch, with the Dodgers basking in World Series glory while the White Sox aim to bounce back from a record-breaking losing season. Despite the Dodgers' success, the White Sox see it as an opportunity to learn and improve, with new manager Will Venable leading a team of young players and veteran free agents eager to...

In Yahoo Sports MLB Park Factors for 2025, Dalton Del Don highlights how park factors can significantly impact fantasy baseball player value, with Coors Field and Fenway Park among the top hitter-friendly parks. Players like Thairo Estrada and Alex Bregman could benefit from these favorable hitting environments, while pitchers like Hunter Greene may face challenges in less favorable parks like Great American Ballpark. Changes in park factors for the upcoming season could influence player performance...

Iraq has requested to move their World Cup qualifier against Palestine from Amman, Jordan, rejecting a proposal to play just outside Jerusalem. FIFA suggested Amman as a neutral venue after the Palestinian proposal was turned down, but Iraq has asked for the match to be moved to another city. The Iraqi Football Association cited FIFA's rules on neutral venues and expressed concerns about the competition's integrity, as they currently lead Jordan by two points in...

Yahoo SportsMLB Park Factors for 2025 by Dalton Del Don highlights the impact of pitcher-friendly parks on fantasy baseball teams. Seattle's T-Mobile Park is noted for its extreme pitching advantage, while Tropicana Field and Petco Park also favor pitchers. The article provides insights on specific players affected by park factors, such as Nick Pivetta benefiting from the move to a pitcher-friendly environment in Seattle, and Willy Adames facing challenges in San Francisco due to air...

Nashville Predators ended Winnipeg Jets' 11-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory, thanks to goals by Filip Forsberg and Tommy Novak and a strong performance by goalie Juuse Saros. Montreal Canadiens defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in overtime, with Cole Caufield scoring the game-winning goal, while Pittsburgh Penguins staged a comeback to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in overtime, led by Evgeni Malkin's four-point night. Vegas Golden Knights outlasted the Chicago Blackhawks 7-5, Tampa...

Ruben Amorim plans to address Alejandro Garnacho's behavior after the Manchester United forward walked off the pitch following his substitution during a 3-2 win over Ipswich Town. Garnacho, who was recalled to the starting lineup, was replaced before half-time due to a red card, prompting him to head straight to the dressing rooms. Amorim has expressed his intention to discuss the incident with the 20-year-old player in the next press conference, highlighting the importance of...