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Germany: Bundesliga⚽ F. Wirtz (36), ⚽ J. Hofmann (60) By Rune Gjerulff   @runegjerulff Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso heaped praise on Florian Wirtz after the 20-year-old scored a fantastic solo goal against Freiburg. Florian Wirtz scored a remarkable solo goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 win over Freiburg on Sunday night, dancing his way past several defenders before slamming the ball into the net to open the scoring. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was full of praise for the 20-year-old and the goal he scored. ”I don’t think I’ve seen a goal that special from him…

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Erling Haaland laughed off chants of ‘Keano’ from Manchester United fans during Manchester City’s 3-0 derby victory at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.City’s behemoth striker was at it again as City stormed to a convincing 3-0 victory at the home of their local rivals, scoring twice before setting up Phil Foden to wrap up a comfortable afternoon’s work and send his side up to third in the Premier League, two points behind current leaders Tottenham.United fans had attempted to get under the skin of Norway international Haaland by chanting the name of former club captain Roy Keane before he stepped…

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EPL

According to The Sun, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen on signing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi ahead of Chelsea and Manchester City next summer. The London giants have had a fine start to the new Premier League season and they are currently 2nd in the standings, 2 points behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur. The Gunners have one of the best defences in the division, but The Sun claim that Arteta is looking to add more quality with the acquisition of Guehi. The England international has developed into one of the leading full-backs in the Premier League and The Sun report that…

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MMA

Francis Ngannou impressed many with his boxing debut, including at least one pundit who makes a living breaking down the action in the squared circle. Boxing analysts Lennox Lewis and Carl Frampton were joined by MMA veteran Dan Hardy on the TNT Sports post-fight show to talk about Ngannou’s incredible performance against Tyson Fury, who eked out a split decision win against the former UFC champion. While Lennox backed his fellow heavyweight great and Hardy sided with the MMA fighter, Frampton broke rank and gave the nod to Ngannou. “I’m going against Lennox as well and I’m going to go…

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MLB

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NBA

NBA: Houston Rockets at San Antonio SpursHouston Rockets center Boban Marjanovic (51) enters Frost Bank Center before a game against the San…Houston Rockets center Boban Marjanovic (51) enters Frost Bank Center before a game against the San Antonio Spurs.more © Scott Wachter | 2023-10-27 NBA: Houston Rockets at San Antonio SpursHouston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) enters Frost Bank Center before a game against the San…Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) enters Frost Bank Center before a game against the San Antonio Spurs.more © Scott Wachter | 2023-10-27 googletag.cmd.push(function(e) { googletag.display(‘acm-ad-tag-lawrence_dfp_desktop_gallery_poster’); }); NBA: Houston Rockets at San Antonio SpursHouston Rockets…

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NFL

Oct 27, 2023, 09:37 AM ETWhat is worth betting in the NFL in Week 8? And what are the best plays to help you make smart wagering decisions?Betting analysts Eric Moody, Tyler Fulghum, Seth Walder and Aaron Schatz are here to provide their thoughts.Note: Lines from Caesars Sportsbook unless otherwise indicated.The Los Angeles Rams hit the road to play the Dallas Cowboys (-6, 45.5). Both teams have been up and down so far. What do you expect out of this one and how are you betting it?Fulghum: I expect the Rams to put up a fight for the first half…

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Danny Care made his England debut in 2008Scrum-half Danny Care says he will not retire from international rugby after helping England finish third at the World Cup in France.Team-mates Ben Youngs and Courtney Lawes have announced they are retiring from England duty.Care said: “I’ve always said that playing for England means everything to me and I would never take myself out of that equation.”He told the BBC’s Rugby Union Daily podcast: “I said to Steve (Borthwick, England coach) that I’ve absolutely loved every second of being back in and playing for England, and if there is a glimmer of hope…

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Tasmania 150 (Webster 59, Steketee 4-42) & 88 for 2 (Ward 27, Swepson 1-12) trail Queensland 379 & 202 for 6 dec (Renshaw 57, Hope 55, Hope 3-25) by 343 runsMatt Renshaw continued his good start to the summer with another half-century as Tasmania requires a titanic effort to avoid defeat in their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland, after going to stumps on day three at 88 for 2 in pursuit of 432 for victory.After Queensland declared their second innings at 202 for 6 just after tea on Saturday, Tasmania lost both openers in the final session at Blundstone Arena.…

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