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Sinners & Saints: Roma 2, Udinese 0
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Sinners & Saints: Roma 2, Udinese 0

Although yesterday’s 2-0 win didn’t ultimately give Roma sole possession of first place (thanks, Lazio), they beat a tough Udinese team and returned to their winning ways after dropping last weekend’s fixture at the San Siro against AC Milan. When combined with Thursday’s win over Rangers in the Europa League, Gian Piero Gasperini’s group navigated two tricky fixtures while scoring multiple goals in consecutive games for only the second time this season.While Roma’s attack still isn’t performing up to Gasperini’s usual high standards, the club managed to craft several impressive spells in both victories this week. And who knows, with a significant upgrade at the striker position this winter (fingers crossed), these two-nil wins might become commonplace.AdvertisementAside from a late barrag...
Lakers’ Shaq, Kobe Discredited in Top-25 Players of 21st Century List
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Lakers’ Shaq, Kobe Discredited in Top-25 Players of 21st Century List

Getty Lakers legends Kobe Bryant and 'Shaq' Shaquille O'Neal celebrate their 2000 NBA title victory Los Angeles Lakers legends Shaquille O’Neal, AKA Shaq, and Kobe Bryant have been ranked No. 7 and No. 4, respectively, in The Athletic’s new list of top-25 players of the 21st century.The list — selected by a panel of 43 writers, podcasters and editors — ranked current Lakers forward LeBron James at No. 1, followed by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry at No. 2 and San Antonio Spurs icon Tim Duncan at No. 3.While Bryant came in at No. 4, three-time Denver Nuggets MVP Nikola Jokic and two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant rounded off the top six, followed by Shaq, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade.Needl...
Derry City 2025 Season Review: Candystripes clinch Europa League spot to end season on high
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Derry City 2025 Season Review: Candystripes clinch Europa League spot to end season on high

Derry City brought the curtain down on their 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cork City at Turner’s Cross, sealing a second-place finish in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division and guaranteeing European football next season in Tiernan Lynch’s first year at the helm on Foyleside. It marked a fitting conclusion to a season that began in disarray but ended in style. The Candystripes stumbled out of the blocks early on, managing just one win in their opening five league fixtures. However, toward the business end, they became one of the most formidable sides in the league. Saturday’s victory over Cork extended their unbeaten run to ten games, a streak that began after their last defeat, which was a 2-0 loss away to Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Stadium back on August 3. During that ru...
NBA Contract Year All-Stars: Reaves, Lakers lead our 12-man lineup
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NBA Contract Year All-Stars: Reaves, Lakers lead our 12-man lineup

The 2025-26 season is just three weeks old, and there are more than six months until the start of free agency. But the small body of work on the court should not dissuade us from identifying 12 potential free agents who have stood out and what their future could hold with their respective teams.There are criteria to how we selected our lineup of contract-year All-Stars:First, we have disqualified players who have previously made an All-NBA or All-Star team. That means you won't see potential summer free agents such as Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, LA Clippers guard James Harden, Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young -- or even Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James -- on this list.Second, players with team options in their current contracts, such as the...
Morgan Rogers signs new Aston Villa contract running to 2031 – ‘There’s no reason why I wouldn’t want to stay’
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Morgan Rogers signs new Aston Villa contract running to 2031 – ‘There’s no reason why I wouldn’t want to stay’

Slot: Decision to disallow Van Dijk header 'clear and obvious it was wrong'Video credit: SNTVMorgan Rogers has signed a new contract with Aston Villa that will keep him at the club until 2031.The England international arrived at Villa Park from Championship side Middlesbrough last year and has gone on to produce 18 goals and 20 assists in 86 appearances for the club.The 23-year-old has also started to make an impact on the international stage, having won 10 caps since his England debut in November 2024.The versatile star will now be hoping to cement his place as a member of Thomas Tuchel’s FIFA World Cup squad.Rogers said that Villa Park is his "home" after putting pen to paper on a new deal. "It’s home," he said. "Being from the area makes it that bit sweeter, but the manager, the players...
Individual tickets for Europa League opener v Porto available
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Individual tickets for Europa League opener v Porto available

On open saleThe start of the new UEFA Europa League season is fast approaching, and it's kicking off with a huge tie at home. On Thursday 25 September at 21:00 CEST, FC Porto will visit our stadium for the first round of the league phase.AdvertisementIn addition to the four-match packages for all our home matches – which are still available for booking – individual tickets for the opening clash with the Portuguese side are now available on general sale in our online Ticket Shopto the online Ticket ShopCategories & prices for individual ticketsReduced price: For schoolchildren, apprentices, students, pensioners, military recruits and those performing community-based national service, youngsters (aged between 14 and 17) and disabled peopleTeenscard: For those aged between 14 and 17, vali...
Lakers vs Hornets schedule: Date, time, live stream, and more on the NBA 2025-26 season
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Lakers vs Hornets schedule: Date, time, live stream, and more on the NBA 2025-26 season

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets will be locking horns at their next match of the ongoing NBA 2025-26 season. The Lakers are 4th in the Western Conference with a 7-3 record this season. They recently lost to the shorthanded Atlanta Hawks, 102-122. This was the end of their five-match winning streak on a five-game road trip. The team is yet to play superstar LeBron James, who has not played a single game this season so far and was out for the entire pre-season. However, the team is well handled by Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, who contributed to JJ Redick’s side for multiple games. On the other hand, the Hornets, who are 12th in the Eastern Conference, are 3-6 this season. They are also coming off a 108-126 loss against the Miami Heat. It was Norman Powell who recorded 25 ...
WATCH: NBA Legend’s Son Throws Down Viral Windmill Dunk in College
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WATCH: NBA Legend’s Son Throws Down Viral Windmill Dunk in College

Getty Dikembe Mutumbo, Dominique Wilkins, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Charles Barkley, Bill Russell, Julius Erving and Alonzo Mourning attend the 2019 NBA All-Star Saturday Night on February 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jacob Wilkins, the son of NBA legend Dominique Wilkins, threw down a mind-blowing windmill dunk for the Georgia Bulldogs on Sunday.Wilkins finished an alley-oop thrown by point guard Jeremiah Wilkinson during the waning moments of their 120-81 win over Morehead State Eagles. While Wilkinson finished with a game-high 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting, Wilkins added 15 points and four rebounds in just the third game of his freshman college season.The viral dunk was deemed a “Dunk of the Year candidate” by ESPN, with ma...