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Orlando City play host to Columbus Crew in the Eastern Conference semifinals of 2023 MLS Cup playoffs on November 25 at Exploria Stadium.The trial run of the best-of-three series format has finally reached its conclusion, with single elimination games taking place from here on out in the postseason.The Lions and Columbus kick things off in an entertaining battle in central Florida with two of the most entertaining sides in the league going head-to-head. Orlando ground out two 1-0 victories over Nashville SC to reach the Conference semifinals, while the Crew prevailed in game three over Atlanta United to seal qualification…

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EPL

Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa has heaped praise on Tottenham Hotspur star Rodrigo Bentancur after the midfielder’s impressive performance for his national team against Bolivia. After returning from a serious knee injury that he picked up back in February, the 26-year-old was called up for the Uruguay squad for the first time to play in this month’s World Cup qualifying fixtures. He featured off the bench in last week’s victory over Argentina but commenced in yesterday’s game versus Bolivia. The Spurs star helped his side win the game 3-0 and was excellent on the night. Now, while speaking in the post-match…

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MMA

Ailín Pérez went viral for allegedly brawling with Joselyn Edwards and twerking on the cage after her UFC Vegas 82 win, and she cashed in on OnlyFans. On Wednesday’s edition of The MMA Hour, Pérez said buzz around her appearance boosted her engagement on the content creator site, ultimately dwarfing the fight purse she earned this past Saturday. “Since [this past] Thursday to now, it’s been over $30,000,” she said via translator. That’s at least $6,000 more than Pérez said she made for a decision over Lucie Pudilová, which kicked off the attention-grabbing celebration, she added. Several female fighters have…

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Kansas City (Mo.) Rockhurst Top247 offensive tackle and Michigan commit Andrew Sprague was honored with his All-American Bowl jersey this week as part of the Road to the Dome Series.“It was really cool and exciting,” Sprague said. He is ranked by 247Sports as the nation’s No. 4 offensive tackle and No. 55 prospect overall.“It’s a big honor and a dream come true and a goal of mine I’ve had for awhile and it feels really good to be named an All-American and play in that game.”Set to be played on Jan. 6, the All-American Bowl is one of the most…

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MLB

Mets hire John Gibbons as bench coach (sources) \n”,”providerName”:”Twitter”,”providerUrl”:”https://twitter.com”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:550,”contentType”:”rich”},{“__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”Following four more seasons in the Minor Leagues, Gibbons began his coaching career in the Mets’ farm system in 1990. His first managerial role was with the club’s Rookie-level affiliate in Kingsport, Tenn., five years later. He managed at the High-A, Double-A and Triple-A levels through 2001.\n\nIn 2002, Gibbons returned to the Majors as a bullpen catcher for the Blue Jays. He later became the club’s first-base coach before being named interim manager midway through the ’04 season. He was named the club’s manager at the end of that campaign, and was…

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NBA

The Dallas Mavericks (9-5) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (9-6) at Crypto.com Arena Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free) NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Free trial Game Time: 10:30 PM EST on Wednesday November 22, 2023 Dallas Mavericks 58, Los Angeles Lakers 44 (Q2 2:03) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs Once upon a dime in Hollywood 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Gejyu6yUZm – 11:24 PM Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs 12 points in 12 minutes 🪣 pic.twitter.com/YEsYgFpxSi – 11:16 PM Brad Townsend @townbrad Josh Green with 12 points to lead all Mavs scorers, words I did not…

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NFL

Liz Loza, ESPNNov 22, 2023, 10:37 AM ETFantasy football is a passion for many. Sometimes that passion causes fantasy managers to make emotional decisions even when the data suggests otherwise. Each week during the 2023 NFL season, Liz Loza will attempt to strike a balance between what the data states and what the heart wants. This is called Facts vs. Feelings.Happy Thanksgiving, fam! I hope you’re hunkering down and ready to receive a day full of whatever makes you the most thankful. I enjoy how that’s different for everyone. My colleague Keith (hello, Keith) can wax poetic about sweet potatoes…

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Elliott Stooke played 17 times for Montpellier after joining them in JanuaryLock Elliott Stooke has re-joined Bath until the end of the season from French Top 14 side Montpellier.The 30-year-old returns to The Rec just over two years after he ended a five-year spell with the Premiership club. He has scored one try in seven games for Montpellier this season, having joined them in January after a short-term deal at Bristol came to an end.Stooke left Bath in 2021 to join Wasps and spent a season with the club before they went bust last year. “Elliott will offer another option…

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Afghanistan allrounder Rashid Khan will not turn up for Adelaide Strikers in the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) after suffering a back injury, which requires him to undergo a surgery.Rashid has “withdrawn from the upcoming KFC BBL 13 due to a back injury which requires a minor operation,” Strikers said in a statement.”Rashid is a beloved member of the Strikers and a fan favourite who has been with us for seven years, so he will be extremely missed this summer,” Strikers General Manager of cricket Tim Nielsen said.”Rashid loves Adelaide and the Strikers, and we know how…

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By Rune Gjerulff   @runegjerulff RB Leipzig would apparently be open to offloading Peter Gulacsi this winter, but the goalkeeper himself prefers to stay. Peter Gulacsi.Photo: GEPA Pictures/Patrick Schreiber/Jan Huebner/POOL via Picture Point Peter Gulacsi is one of several RB Leipzig players linked with a move away from the club in January. According to Sport Bild and Sky Germany, Leipzig are ready to listen to offers for the Hungarian veteran goalkeeper this winter. The 33-year-old lost his starting spot to Janis Blaswich while he was out with a long-term injury and, according to Sky Germany, is no longer part of the club’s…

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