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Four inexperienced England players 'auditioning' for Tuchel

BBC Sport takes a look at the players interim boss Lee Carsley has fast-tracked into the England squad for the upcoming Nations League matches.

Some players 'lucky enough' to face Pumas - Farrell

Andy Farrell welcomes the pressure last week's All Blacks loss has put on Ireland and admits some players are "lucky enough" to be given an immediate shot at redemption against Argentina.

Kimmich on Saudi WC vote: Players aren't experts

Germany players should stand for values as role models in society but are no political experts, new captain Joshua Kimmich said on Wednesday ahead of next month's vote for Saudi Arabia to host the ...

Sports - ESPN - 4 hours ago

McDaniel ignores ex-player calling Dolphins 'soft'

Mike McDaniel said he's not concerned with former Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott calling last year's team "soft," adding "I just worry about this year's team."

Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago

It Was Love After First Flight

Lindsay Bennie heeded Victoria Williams’s call for a Valentine’s date, but they were hundreds of miles apart. Once they finally met, “our connection was instantaneous,” Ms. Bennie said.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18

Fatal First Date

A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

2024-25 CBS Sports Preseason Player of the Year: Alabama's Mark Sears beats out the bigs as hoops' top player

With a litany of weapons and proven stat track record, we're going with the guy who guided Alabama to its first Final Four to win NPOY

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

'We didn't want to play against a male player': Transgender issue pits female volleyball players against their own university

Nevada women’s volleyball players take a stand against the university in the name of "fair competition and safety for everyone."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Everything we know about the WNBA players opting out of the CBA

On the heels of a landmark season, WNBA players are expected to focus on salaries and long-term benefits such as pensions in their negotiations.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

WNBA players only get 9.3% of league revenue — here’s how much NBA, NFL and NHL players get

The WNBA players union officially opted out of its CBA on Monday. Is a $1 million player salary on the horizon?

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Swing and a hiss: Snake enters Dodgers dugout

A small snake slithered through the Dodgers' dugout during Game 2 of the NLCS on Monday, but it didn't spark a rally as they lost 7-3 to the Mets.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Dodgers: No plans to move down Ohtani in order

Shohei Ohtani is 0-for-19 hitting with the bases empty, but the Dodgers have no plans to move the slugger down in the order for Game 3 against the Mets on Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Freeman (ankle) not in Dodgers' Game 4 lineup

Freddie Freeman is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Mets as he continues to nurse a lingering ankle injury.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Mets start McNeil for G5 of NLCS vs. Dodgers

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is looking for the right combination of hitters to push across a few more runs in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Dodgers, starting four lefties including second baseman ...

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Alonso-sparked Mets roll, send NLCS back to L.A.

Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the NLCS with a 12-6 victory over the Dodgers in Game 5.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Why Mets vs. Dodgers Is Bonkers Baseball

It’s been of the strangest postseason series ever played.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

Dodgers' Kopech to open G6, Freeman not starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers will use hard-throwing right-handed reliever Michael Kopech to open Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday, a scheduled bullpen game vs. the New York ...

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Ohtani, Dodgers on their way to World Series after ousting Mets

With contributions from Shohei Ohtani and throughout the lineup, Los Angeles won Game 6 of the NLCS and set up a clash of titans with the Yankees.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Dodgers finish off Mets, face Yanks in World Series

The Dodgers put an end to the NLCS on Sunday night, defeating the Mets in Game 6 to set up a glamorous World Series matchup against the Yankees.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Yankees or Dodgers? Our Experts Predict the World Series.

In the battle of blue blood M.L.B. franchises, one team has an advantage.

Sports - The New York Times - October 22

Roberts names Flaherty Dodgers' Game 1 starter

Jack Flaherty will start for the Dodgers in the World Series opener against the New York Yankees, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday, and the veteran right-hander will be ...

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Dodgers legendary pitcher Valenzuela dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, the impetus behind "Fernandomania" while starring for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1980s, has died at the age of 63.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately as "El Toro," has died at 63 years old. The starting pitcher led the Boys in Blue to one World Series title and still ranks amongst the franchise leaders ...

Ohtani before Ohtani? Inside the Dodgers' Fernandomania

As Fernando Valenzuela's jersey was retired, here's a look back at the last time a player captured the nation.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Dodgers 'concerned' about Flaherty's velocity dip

Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior said he is "moderately concerned" about Jack Flaherty's recent dip in velocity.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

The Dodgers and Yankees are ready for the starriest World Series in decades

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will play Major League Baseball's starriest World Series in decades

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Yankees Take On the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series

Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani make their Fall Classic debuts in a clash between two storied M.L.B. franchises.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

Yankees-Dodgers is MLB's marketing Dream Series

Major League Baseball’s dream matchup is the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees in the World Series

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Dodgers tab Buehler as G3 starter in New York

Walker Buehler will start Game 3 for the Los Angeles Dodgers from Yankee Stadium on Monday night, keeping the rotation in line and setting up a bullpen day for Game 4.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Ohtani (shoulder) expected to play in Game 3

Shohei Ohtani is expected to play in Game 3 of the World Series after he suffered a shoulder injury late in the Dodgers' Game 2 win.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Ohtani in lineup, set to lead off G3 for Dodgers

With his team leading 2-0, Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani is in the starting lineup as the Dodgers' designated hitter for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night, two days after the leadoff ...

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Dodgers beat Yankees 4-2 to move one win away from World Series title

Follow live updates and the latest coverage of World Series Game 1 as the Dodgers face the Yankees. Get real-time scores, highlights, and key player moments from the game.

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