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Mexico national team figure Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano put three past Daint Ramaj to propel PSV Eindhoven to a 5-2 triumph over Ajax at Philips Stadion. The visitors started strong and created a few good chances before taking the lead 10 minutes in. Branco van den Boomen struck from outside that box that somehow found its way into the back of the net giving Ajax an early 1-0 advantage. Lozano scored his first of the day 10 minutes later and beat Ramaj at his near post to bring the game to level terms. But Ajax went back in front just before…

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EPL

Former striker turned pundit Tony Cascarino has urged Liverpool to sign Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo as a replacement for Mohamed Salah if they sell him next year. The Egyptian has heavily been linked with a move away from Anfield in recent months. Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad expressed a firm interest in signing him and even submitted an official proposal worth around £150m last summer. However, Liverpool were desperate to keep hold of their star man so they opted not to accept the proposal. But, it has been suggested that although Al-Ittihad failed to sign Salah last time around, they haven’t…

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MMA

The official result of Luiz Claudio’s fight with Yabna N’Tchalá at Fight Music Show: Fight Night 2 reads as a win via kneebar for N’Tchalá. That doesn’t really tell the full story. Video from the Oct. 29 fight shows Claudio struggling mightily for an ankle lock, only to get his legs entangled in N’Tchalá’s as the two jockey for position. N’Tchalá winds up, well, right in the perfect position to force a fight-ending tap from Claudio. Check out the bizarre sequence below from Fight Music Show: Fight Night 2, which took place in Curitiba, Brazil, courtesy of X user @Matysek88.…

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“We get to test ourselves against an outstanding football team in Alabama. Everybody knows that this is one of those games that will put you in a position to challenge for an SEC championship. We’ve got to go on the road to Tuscaloosa. We’ve got to raise our level of preparation this week. It’s not about rising up to the competition. It’s rising to the level of preparation necessary to play an outstanding football team in all three phases. We know what we are up against. “Coach Nick Saban and coach Tommy Rees should be commended for what they’ve been…

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NBA

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel said Devin Booker (ankle) and Bradley Beal (back) are working hard to get back, didn’t offer a timetable on their return. When asked if NBA has contacted the team in regards to player participation policy, Frank Vogel said, “they’re injured.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/Fzh5eANVxr – 8:24 PM

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NFL

Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterOct 30, 2023, 12:24 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun.The University of Houston’s season-opening throwback uniforms that evoked memories of the old Houston Oilers were wildly popular among players and fans. Not so much with the NFL.The NFL’s merchandising and licensing division sent a cease-and-desist letter to the school demanding it halt any further use of the uniforms, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.On Sept. 2, the Cougars wore Columbia blue uniforms with a white Houston script…

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Rachel Malcolm and head coach Bryan Easson are delighted to lift the WXV2 trophyCaptain Rachel Malcolm says winning the inaugural WXV2 has just “scratched the surface” of what Scotland’s national women’s rugby union team is capable.”We believed this was coming, but we also believe that this is just the beginning,” Malcolm told BBC Scotland. “There’s so much more to come from this group.”Having beaten Japan in their final game of three in South Africa, Bryan Easson’s squad had a nervous wait before Italy fell just short of the required winning margin in Sunday’s game against United States.”Incredibly happy – ecstatic,”…

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Sri Lanka mascot and superfan Percy Abeysekara, affectionately known as Uncle Percy, has died aged 87.Percy had been a fixture at Sri Lankan cricket matches for more than five decades, but gained global prominence during the 1996 World Cup, particularly when he was seen parading the Sri Lanka flag around the ground at Lahore, following Sri Lanka’s victory in the final.Renowned for his rhyming English-language chants, and witty exchanges with players – both Sri Lanka cricketers and foreigners – Percy was beloved in Sri Lankan grounds in particular, but was frequently seen wherever Sri Lanka toured, particularly during Test matches.…

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By Rune Gjerulff   @runegjerulff Maximilian Philipp and Roland Sallai may not be able to play again this year, according to Freiburg coach Christian Streich. Freiburg coach Christian Streich gave a bleak update on injured duo Maximilian Philipp (shoulder) and Roland Sallai (muscle) on Sunday. Speaking to Bild, Streich revealed that both players could be out until after Christmas. ”The two are out for the time being,” Streich said, adding: ”Four, five, six, seven weeks. Normally, they won’t be back before Christmas.” Philipp and Sallai were forced off during Freiburg’s 3-1 win over Backa Topola in the Europa League last week.More about FreiburgXabi Alonso…

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