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By Rune Gjerulff   @runegjerulff Bayern Munich have suffered a big injury blow, with Konrad Laimer set to miss several weeks of action. Konrad Laimer.Photo: Steffen Prößdorf, CC BY-SA 4.0 Bayern Munich will reportedly be without Konrad Laimer for several weeks. The Austria international was injured in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Union Berlin, and examinations by Bayern’s medical team have not brought good news. Sky Germany reports that Laimer has torn a muscle fiber in his calf, with the tendon also involved, and that he will be out for around six weeks as a result. According to Bild, the Austrian international could even…

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Marseille and Nottingham Forest have both agreed loan deals with Borussia Dortmund and USMNT playmaker Giovanni Reyna, according to multiple reports.Reyna has fallen out of favor at Dortmund and has played just 247 minutes of Bundesliga football after fracturing his fibula while playing for the US in their 2-0 win over Canada in the Concacaf Nations League final – a game in which he tallied two assists.ESPN report that two other unnamed clubs have reached the same agreement with Dortmund – he had also been offered to Monaco, Lyon, Real Sociedad, Sevilla, Villarreal and Benfica – with the decision now…

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EPL

Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Karim Benzema’s representatives over a deal to sign him, as per the Spanish outlet Marca. After enjoying a stellar time at Real Madrid, the Frenchman opted to leave the club as a free agent and join Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad last summer. The 36-year-old started his life at the Saudi Pro League promisingly, but according to the report by Marca, after falling out with Al-Ittihad boss Marcelo Gallardo, the Frenchman now wants to leave the Middle East and return to Europe. In addition, he hasn’t turned up for training after the…

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MMA

Mayra Bueno Silva came up short in her attempt to claim the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 297, and according to her, an ear injury sustained during the fight affected her performance. Silva had a good first round, and even threatened Pennington with a rear-naked choke, but told MMA Fighting that she couldn’t keep up that pace after suffering the injury early in the second round. “I had a minor ear injury, but aside from that, I feel great and ready to come back,” Silva said. “Raquel hit me hard in the ear and partially tore my eardrum and I…

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On Wednesday, Jim Harbaugh’s long flirtation with the NFL came to an end as he has reportedly accepted the head coaching position with the Los Angeles Chargers. With the program able to move on, here’s something of a short-term checklist I think can mitigate the loss of Harbaugh and keep things flowing in Ann Arbor: – If you’re hiring Sherrone Moore, announce it tomorrow (or tonight if possible)There’s zero reason to delay this. Moore being Harbaugh’s desired successor is as clear as day at this point. He has touted the longtime assistant as ready to take on a major coaching job and…

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MLB

With the action of the 2023 season in the rearview mirror and almost a month to go before Spring Training games get underway, the reveal of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list for 2024 is imminent. Watch MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger and Steve Phillips count down the list with Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo at 7 p.m. ET on Friday. It’s the 20th anniversary of MLB.com’s first top prospects list, and the 2024 edition of our Top 100 Prospects promises to be as stacked with game-changing talent as any. Who will be No. 1 this year? Who will make…

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NBA

The Chicago Bulls play against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena The Chicago Bulls are spending $7,869,908 per win while the Los Angeles Lakers are spending $7,647,214 per win Game Time: 10:30 PM EST on Thursday January 25, 2024 Broadcast Info Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Free trial National TV: N/AHome TV: Spectrum SportsNetAway TV: NBCSCH+Home Radio: ESPN LA 710/1330 KWKWAway Radio: 670 The Score When the game is underway, you can follow it here! What’s the buzz on Twitter? Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin “I don’t have any names to…

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NFL

Kris Rhim, ESPNJan 24, 2024, 06:49 PM ETLOS ANGELES — Jim Harbaugh is leaving the national champion Michigan Wolverines to coach the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Wednesday.Harbaugh’s deal is for five years, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.”The only job you start at the top is digging a hole, so we know we’ve got to earn our way,” Harbaugh said in a statement. “… This organization is putting in the work — investing capital, building infrastructure and doing everything within its power to win. Great effort equals great results, and we’re just getting started.”Editor’s Picks2 RelatedHarbaugh was considered…

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Kelsey Jones has won 42 caps for Wales since her debut in the 2017 Rugby World CupWales and Gloucester-Hartpury hooker Kelsey Jones has been handed a three-match ban for a dangerous tackle.Jones scored a hat-trick against Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) leaders Saracens Women last weekend before receiving a red card for a high tackle.The 26-year-old admitted the charge and her ban will be reduced to two matches if she completes a World Rugby course. But she will definitely miss the trip to Leicester Tigers and the west country derby against Bristol Bears.Her involvement in the game against Sale Sharks depends…

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Shakib Al Hasan has been diagnosed with a retinal condition in his left eye. It is understood the condition is unlikely to stop him from playing competitive cricket, as he is set to appear for Rangpur Riders in their BPL match against Khulna Tigers on January 26.A BCB press release said that Shakib had reported issues with his vision, and the allrounder visited an eye specialist in Singapore earlier this week.”Shakib has been complaining of subtle issues with his left eye,” BCB senior physician Dr Debashis Chowdhury said. “After consulting ophthalmologists in Bangladesh and abroad and after multiple eye assessments,…

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