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Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has shattered the record for the most expensive player at an IPL auction after being signed by Kolkata Knight riders for INR 24.75 crore (US$2,982,000 approx.). He surpassed the winning INR 20.50 crore bid (US$2,470,000 approx.) that Sunrisers Hyderabad had made for Pat Cummins, Australia’s ODI World Cup winning captain, less than two hours earlier at the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai.Starc came up for bidding in the first set for fast bowlers – the fourth set of the day – and the battle for him began between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. However, it…

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By Rune Gjerulff   @runegjerulff Sky Germany reports that VfB Stuttgart are working on the signing of Ao Tanaka from Fortuna Düsseldorf. VfB Stuttgart are believed to be working on a deal to sign Ao Tanaka from Fortuna Düsseldorf. Talks are already reported to be underway with the Japanese international’s representatives. Tanaka has a €5 million release clause in his contract, but with the 25-year-old central midfielder having a year and a half left on his deal with Fortuna, the second Bundesliga side could let him go for €3-4 million, the report claims. Tanaka will represent Japan at the Asian Cup in the…

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Manchester City are about to embark on the adventure to try and add the FIFA Club World Cup to an already amazing trophy haul in 2023. The ranks of the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League and UEFA Super Cup holders are likely to be boosted for the tournament by the return of Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian playmaker has been absent through a partial muscle tear since mid-September, but now he’s back in team training, and his return is expected to help Pep Guardiola’s faltering side to strengthen their position in the Premier League title race. Kevin De Bruyne…

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EPL

Manchester United are keen on signing the Galatasaray defender Sacha Boey, according to a report from Fanatik. The Turkish publication claims that Manchester United are ‘in contact’ to sign the 23-year-old right-back as Erik Ten Hag looks to strengthen his defensive options this winter. Meanwhile, another Turkish outlet Fotomac have shared information citing the German media that Manchester United have offered €25.5 million (£22m) for the defender. The French full-back is highly rated around Europe and he could prove to be a quality long-term addition to the Manchester United defence if they can get a deal done. Diogo Dalot and…

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MMA

UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell is back home recovering from a severe concussion he suffered at UFC 296. But even as bad as it was getting knocked unconscious by Josh Emmett, he knows things could have been much worse. “I want to let you all know that I am so happy with Josh Emmett,” Mitchell said in a video posted Monday to his Instagram page. “Right after he knocked me out, he could have followed up with hammerfists, and it probably would have killed me. He didn’t even follow up with anything. “He was just happy with his knockout, and he…

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Everything I think I know roughly 24 hours before the three-day Early Signing Period hits on Dec. 20.Starting with the five-starsI still believe 247Sports’ No. 1 recruit in five-star receiver Jeremiah Smith will put pen to paper with Ohio State. Meanwhile, Florida State, Miami and Florida are working to change that.I still believe 247Sports’ No. 4 recruit quarterback DJ Lagway will sign with Florida. Same goes for 247Sports No. 6 prospect LJ McCray. Lagway’s other suitors include Houston, Texas A&M, Clemson and maybe USC. McCray’s are Auburn and Florida State.

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MLB

Always look on the bright side. It’s a good motto anytime, but especially in sports. Take, for instance, the best-case scenarios for how a player will return from an injury. That’s what we’re here to explain. Rhys Hoskins got off to a fast start when he debuted in August of 2017, crushing 11 home runs in his first 18 career games. In the round numbers department, he set a record for fewest games to 10 homers, with 17, later surpassed by Aristides Aquino in 2018-19. Hoskins cemented himself as a reliable power threat in the Phillies’ lineup, hitting at least…

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NBA

The Phoenix Suns play against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center The Phoenix Suns are spending $13,497,518 per win while the Portland Trail Blazers are spending $27,277,381 per win Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday December 19, 2023 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: ROOT SPORTS/ROOT SPORTS PlusAway TV: Arizona’s Family 3TV / Arizona’s Family SportsHome Radio: Rip City Radio 620Away Radio: KMVP 98.7 / S: KSUN When the game is underway, you can follow it here!

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NFL

Rob Demovsky, ESPN Staff WriterDec 18, 2023, 05:33 PM ETCloseRob Demovsky is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Green Bay Packers. He has covered the Packers since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2013. Demovsky is a two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the NSSA. You can follow him on Twitter at @RobDemovsky.GREEN BAY, Wis. — If ever Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur would shake up his coaching staff before the end of a season, this seemed like the most likely moment, given that the team’s perennially inconsistent defense got torched by Tampa Bay Buccaneers…

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