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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is carrying the hopes of a city starved for sports success on his back this summer—but on Monday, he won't carry them alone.

Reiterating previous statements, Raleigh told Fox's crew that he will involve two family members in his much-anticipated Home Run Derby appearance.

"I'm super excited. My dad's been throwing to me my whole life. My little brother, he's playing right now on the travel-ball circuit, and he's a catcher, so hopefully he doesn't clank any as well," Raleigh said. "It'll be a lot of fun."

Raleigh's father Todd coached Western Carolina and Tennessee in the collegiate ranks from 2000 to '11, while his brother Todd Jr., 15, is indeed a player on the travel circuit.

Cal has 38 home runs this season to go with 82 RBIs, and his Mariners currently occupy the American League's third wild-card position. His home runs Monday are likely to be the most-viewed of his season so far, but they will almost certainly not be his last.

Vincent Kompany has fiercely rejected criticism of Manuel Neuer after Bayern Munich's 3-1 Champions League defeat to Arsenal, insisting the goalkeeper made no mistake despite two high-profile moments in London. With Bayern’s unbeaten run gone and pressure rising, the coach pushed back against growing scrutiny, while preparing his side to reset immediately in the Bundesliga.

Bayern’s unbeaten run ends as Neuer faces spotlight

Bayern's 18 game unbeaten streak came to a halt at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal exposed defensive gaps and capitalised on rare errors from Neuer. Jurrien Timber opened the scoring after the Bayern captain appeared blocked during a crowded corner sequence, and although Lennart Karl equalised, the Premier League leaders took control after the break.

Noni Madueke restored Arsenal’s advantage before Gabriel Martinelli sealed the result with a calm finish past Neuer, who had rushed high off his line in an attempt to intervene. The moment triggered widespread debate in Germany, with pundits and fans questioning whether the 39-year-old should have approached the situation differently. That criticism quickly became the centre of Bayern’s media briefing setting up Kompany to deliver a firm defence of his goalkeeper.

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Speaking ahead of the Bavarians' Bundesliga clash with St. Pauli, Kompany made it clear he would not entertain talk of a goalkeeping controversy, starting with a blunt dismissal of the claims. "Mistake, what mistake?," the Belgian said. "No. If you call that a mistake, then I have a different opinion."

He then repeated his view, specifically addressing the Gunners' third goal: "What are you supposed to do as a goalkeeper? Either wait and then it's one-on-one, or you defend the space and try to help your teammate who's playing against a faster player. I have a different opinion on that."

The Bayern coach also addressed the earlier corner incident and stressed that even if errors do happen, Neuer’s pedigree remains unquestioned. "Sure, mistakes can happen, he's made them before and will make them in the future. But he's an outstanding goalkeeper. This is the first I've heard of it, so I'm a bit surprised."

Turning to the match as a whole, Kompany emphasised Bayern’s strong opening hour but admitted the final stretch was below standard: "The analysis is always clearer once you've rewatched the game. After a match like that, it's straight on to the next one. But of course, we have to learn from it. We were solid for the first hour and played on equal terms away in London. However, the last half hour wasn't up to our standard, and Arsenal deserved to win. Now we're seeing which players are ready… we're just looking at minor details."

Neuer explains his decision and criticism intensifies

While Kompany defended him, Neuer himself offered a more detailed breakdown of what happened during the crucial third goal, acknowledging the risk involved in his aggressive approach. "When you're behind, you simply have to take a bit more risk, and in that situation, the pass was initially good because it wasn't really going in deep. I could already see that Martinelli was running against [Joshua Kimmich] and was also a bit faster than Jo. I knew then that it would lead to a one-on-one situation and a great chance. I tried to clear it beforehand, and he took him down well. The touch was simply crucial, and then I couldn't reach it anymore, although I knew I was taking a big risk."

Not everyone agreed with his decision. Former Die Roten and Germany midfielder Michael Ballack delivered a sharper assessment of the moment: “That wasn't necessary. Manuel made the wrong decision there. If he goes for the ball, he has to get it, he knows that himself. He decided to take the risk, and is being punished for it.”

The contrasting views reflect a growing debate about Neuer’s form, especially as Bayern navigate a demanding season and weigh long-term choices around the goalkeeper position, though Kompany remains adamant that discussion is closed.

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Getty Images SportBayern look to reset as St. Pauli test awaits

Attention now shifts back to domestic action, with the Bavarians preparing for a potentially tricky meeting against St. Pauli. Despite their opponents’ run of eight straight defeats, Kompany warned that complacency cannot be allowed to creep in.

"The most important thing is that we don't differentiate between St. Pauli and Arsenal in our preparations," he said. "When we look at them, we see that they're doing well and what they're capable of. We've played them twice, and against the same coach, and both matches were difficult. We deserved to win, but we fought hard. Even if they've lost eight times, maybe a game against Bayern will be different for them."

All eyes now turn to Saturday, where Bayern will aim to rebound quickly, steady their form, and avoid further questions ahead of their next Champions League assignment.

قلص فريق أولمبياكوس اليوناني فارق الأهداف أمام خصمه ريال مدريد الإسباني، خلال مباراتهما ببطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

ويستقبل أولمبياكوس نظيره ريال مدريد، في إطار مباريات الجولة الخامسة لمرحلة الدوري ببطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا موسم 2025-2026.

وتمكن أولمبياكوس من تسجيل الهدف الثالث عن طريق أيوب الكعبي في الدقيقة 81 بشباك لونين حارس مرمى ريال مدريد، وتم تأكيد صحة الهدف بعد العودة للفار.

وكان أولمبياكوس تقدم بهدف أول في الدقيقة 8، ثم أحرز كيليان مبابي هاتريك لريال مدريد في الدقائق 20، 22، و29.

وعقب ذلك سجل أولمبياكوس ثان أهدافه خلال المباراة بالدقيقة 52، وتشير النتيجة لتقدم ريال مدريد بنتيجة 4-3.

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A segunda rodada do Campeonato Carioca teve início nesse sábado (20), com os jogos entre Botafogo e Bangu, e Madureira contra o Audax-RJ. O Glorioso venceu o clube da Zona Oeste do Rio por 2 a 0, com mais um gol de Jeffinho, enquanto o Tricolor Suburbano bateu o Audax e conquistou a primeira vitória no torneio.

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MADUREIRA 1 X 0 AUDAX-RJ

O Madureira venceu o Audax-RJ por 1 a 0, em Conselheiro Galvão. O gol da vitória do Tricolor Suburbano saiu de pênalti, aos 13 minutos do segundo tempo, cobrado pelo atacante Hugo Borges. Com o resultado, o time conquista a sua primeira vitória no Campeonato Carioca.

BOTAFOGO 2 X 0 BANGU

O Botafogo conquistou sua segunda vitória seguida no Campeonato Carioca, após vencer o Bangu, no Nilton Santos. Os gols da vitória foram marcados por Júnior Santos, que marcou aos 3 minutos do primeiro tempo, e Jeffinho, nos acréscimos da segunda etapa, se tornando o artilheiro do Glorioso, com dois gols.

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England allrounder hits 52 as Invincibles belt third-highest total in women’s Hundred history

ECB Media12-Aug-2025 174 for 5 (Capsey 52, Baker 2-25) beat 152 for 6 (Lister 33, Wellington 2-27) by 22 runsOval Invincibles put their indifferent form behind them at Edgbaston as they racked up the third-highest score in the short history of the women’s Hundred to beat Birmingham Phoenix by a comfortable 22 runs.The Invincibles’ 174 for 5 was also the second-highest total this season – men or women – behind the 176 for 5 they themselves conceded to London Spirit on the opening day.”It’s nice to get a win on the board after two close losses,” said Alice Capsey, who top-scored with 52 off 29 balls. “The openers were brilliant. One of our reflections after the first two games was that we bat so deep we can take some more calculated risks.”They took the game on so nicely and it made my job pretty easy – to keep the momentum going and keep putting pressure on. The pitch played better than I thought it would and came on pretty nicely. “Getting over the line was the main thing and now we go back to The Oval; we can take a lot of confidence and we love playing there.”Having elected to bat, the Invincibles set their stall out early, Lauren Winfield-Hill and Meg Lanning breezing to 54 for 0 in the 25-ball Powerplay.Lanning’s dismissal for 36 off 19 merely brought in Capsey, who was barely inconvenienced by the loss of Winfield-Hill and Marizanne Kapp, raising a 28-ball half-century as Paige Scholfield also motored along at the other end.The two of them treated Aussie legend and Phoenix captain Ellyse Perry with disdain while Hannah Baker avoided the worst of the onslaught, finishing with a creditable 2 for 24 from her 20 balls.Meg Lanning gave Invincibles a flying start•Getty ImagesWhen Phoenix batted, Aussie starlet Georgia Voll, who had conceded 20 from her five balls as a bowler, got off to a flyer but the experience of Kapp and Amanda-Jade Wellington started to tell.Emma Lamb and Perry gamely attempted to keep up with the spiralling rate but Wellington had her compatriot smartly held by Winfield-Hill behind the stumps for 29 off 16 to effectively put the game beyond Phoenix’s reach.Ailsa Lister and Amy Jones battled hard, the Scottish batter in particular impressing with an unbeaten 18-ball 33 including four fours and a six, but the Phoenix ended up well short and well beaten.

Arsenal chief Andrea Berta is continuing his mission to tie down Mikel Arteta’s most crucial stars with brand-new deals, and the Gunners are now prepared to do something they’ve never done in their history.

Arsenal favourites for Premier League title after near-impenetrable start

Right now, Arsenal aren’t just Premier League title contenders — they’re the team to beat.

Arteta’s side sit pretty atop the table, and it’s no surprise given how they’ve combined defensive solidity with set-piece menace to frustrate opponents week after week so far.

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Opposition sides have found it near-impossible to carve out clear chances against an Arsenal side who’ve leaked just three goals in all competitions this season, the best record of any team in Europe right now.

Surprise Serie A title contenders Roma have also conceded just three in the league so far, but unlike Gian Piero Gasperini’s side, Arsenal are just as unbreakable in Europe as they are domestically.

Arsenal’s threat from dead balls has also been a nightmare for teams to deal with.

Time and again, they’ve capitalised on corners and free-kicks, with Gabriel already racking up four goal contributions as a direct result from set pieces this term.

The arrival of Gabriel Heinze to Arteta’s coaching staff has been pinpointed as a key reason why Arsenal have built themselves into even more of a rock-solid force at the back, and if they continue in this fashion, a first league title in 22 years looks pretty inevitable.

While their guerrilla tactics from dead balls and long-throws aren’t exactly easy on the eye, with pundit Jamie O’Hara boldly claiming that Arsenal are ‘killing the Premier League’ with this style of play, Arteta won’t be caring in the slightest right now.

Excitement around the Emirates Stadium is brewing, and the future is looking very bright as Berta looks to convince Arsenal’s star men to commit their futures at N5.

The Italian, who led a near-£270 million spend on summer transfers in the last window, has already managed to tie down the likes of Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel and William Saliba in the last few months alone.

Berta also rewarded the likes of David Raya and Leandro Trossard with pay rises, showcasing a determination to acknowledge certain members of the squad for their fine form, while it is believed that talks have been held over fresh terms with Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber as well.

However, their most vital contract discussions have centered around star winger Bukayo Saka.

Arsenal poised to hand Bukayo Saka record-breaking pay rise

The England international is back to his best and playing week in, week out after hamstring problems, with Saka causing Atlético Madrid nightmares in the Champions League this time last week.

While Saka is yet to register his first assist of the campaign, he’s already netted crucial goals against the likes of West Ham and Olympiacos to put those games beyond doubt, and the 24-year-old is vital to the way Arteta likes to play.

The Hale End academy superstar’s current deal expires in 2027, and it is imperative that Berta seals his extension sooner rather than later.

Reports suggest that Arsenal are optimistic Saka will pen an extension by Christmas, and according to journalist Wayne Veysey, the club could break a record by doing so.

Writing for Football Insider, Veysey reports that Arsenal could make Saka the club’s first-ever £300,000-per-week player, with talks ongoing over a new deal that will likely make the winger their new highest-paid star above Kai Havertz, who is on £280,000-per-week.

Over a potential five-year contract, Saka is apparently in line to earn over £75 million, which doesn’t even take into account performance-related bonuses or other add-ons.

Negotiations are said to be progressing well, and Saka is likely to sign in the “upcoming period”.

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Para Ronaldo Fenômeno, hoje é dia de celebrar (de novo). O ex-jogador comemora 47 anos de idade nesta sexta-feira. Mas há quatro dias ele também celebrava pelo mesmo motivo. Qual a razão do duplo aniversário de Ronaldo? A gente explica!

O brasileiro eleito três vezes o melhor jogador do mundo nasceu no dia 18 de setembro. A confusão se dá, porém, porque o pai de Ronaldo só registrou o filho quatro dias depois, no dia 22.

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Assim, de acordo com registros oficiais, o ex-camisa 9 nasceu há 47 anos. Apesar de surpreendente, Ronaldo conta ambos os dias como seu aniversário e não se importa em receber homenagens nos dois dias. 

Neste sábado, uma série de clubes e jogadores publicaram mensagens aos jogador.

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Veteran legspinner wants to help with rebuilding England’s white-ball dynasty

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At the age of 37 Adil Rashid is as hungry as ever to keep pushing himself and play his part in turning England’s white-ball form around.Rashid retained his place as England’s premier legspinner in the ODI and T20I squads to host West Indies from May 29.The series, starting with three ODIs, will be Harry Brook’s first assignment as white-ball captain and an opportunity for England to arrest a seven-game losing streak in the format – they have lost nine of their last 10, including a winless Champions Trophy campaign, as well as four of their last five T20Is.”I’m trying to go as long as I can if the body allows, but also form, making sure that I try my best and giving myself the best chance,” Rashid said. “I’ve still got the hunger to become the best and try my best and not just for myself, but from a team point of view, to win World Cups for the team and try to become the best team we can. That’s what drives me at the moment.”Related

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Rashid was the leading ODI wicket-taker on England’s tour of India which preceded the Champions Trophy with seven at 27.28, one ahead of Ravindra Jadeja and Harshit Rana. His crucial figures of 4-0-15-1 in the third T20I kept the series alive, although India ended up winning 4-1.Speaking at a suburban ground in London as part of the Net Gains initiative, Rashid attributed his longevity to his decision in 2018 to give up red-ball cricket.”I think that’s been the key,” he said. “And it’s almost having priorities in life and sometimes when you are at that stage of knowing, ‘okay, when can I play, when do I rest?’ If I want to keep going for as long as I can then I know I’ve got to have that balance.”If I just keep playing too much, you can burn out and finish your career where you don’t want to be. So for my aim, the most important thing is having that balance in life.”Another spinner the same side of his mid-thirties but having taken a different path is Liam Dawson, the left-arm orthodox allrounder named for the T20 leg of West Indies’ visit where he could represent England for the first time since 2022.His selection came off the back of an extended run of form, including at the SA20 with two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Hampshire, which led to him being named as one of Wisden‘s Five Cricketers of the Year for 2024, when he claimed 54 Championship wickets and scored 956 runs at almost 60.Dawson made himself unavailable for selection on England’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh in early 2023 to play for Lahore Qalandars in the PSL, and hinted at international retirement last year, but has now come full circle in a tale of not giving up.”For him to come back now it shows determination, it shows his hunger to become the best and good on him,” Rashid said. “He’s a lovely guy and he’s a very, very good cricketer so I’m sure he’ll do well for England when he plays.”Dawson’s selection – and Rashid’s enduring influence for England – also speaks to a defiance in the face of inevitable questions as elite sportspeople approach 40.”You’ve got some players who compete in their early forties,” Rashid said. “Look at Jimmy Anderson, he’s 42, he’s fit, he’s going well and he’s got that hunger. So it’s all depending on the individual.”But sometimes it can be the outside noise, right? You’re hitting 35, 36, what you’re looking to next. But in your mind still you’re thinking, ‘wait, I’ve still got another five, six years here. I feel good, I feel fit, I want to give my all. I’m still loving the game, I’m still hungry.’ So there’s a lot of factors taking place, but it can sometimes creep in.”At the other end of the age spectrum Rashid expects Brook, Jos Buttler’s 26-year-old replacement as skipper, to bring a positive outlook to the captaincy.”As an individual he’s quite a positive person, so I’m sure he’ll bring that to the game,” Rashid said. “We as the squad, as a coaching staff as well, I think it’ll be exciting to see what he brings to the table, but I’m sure he’ll do wonders.”He’s been captain for Superchargers. He showed his qualities there and that was the first time he captained as well, so I’m sure as he captains more the better he will get. But you don’t see it until he’s done it. He’s always been fairly quietish, I think generally, but confident, and that’s what you need as a captain. You don’t always have to be the loudest, you don’t always have to be the one speaking, but if you’re respected, well that’s what you need.”IG is the Official Investment Platform of England Cricket. Through the Net Gains initiative, IG and the ECB have invested to open new public net facilities to help grow the game of cricket in England and Wales, supporting under-represented communities and generating long-term real returns for the game and the people who play it.

قاد الدولي المصري، إبراهيم عادل، فريقه الجزيرة الإماراتي للتأهل إلى دور الـ8 من منافسات بطولة كأس الإمارات “كأس رئيس الدولة” للموسم الحالي 2025-2026.

حسم فريق الجزيرة التأهل إلى دور ربع النهائي من بطولة كأس الإمارات بالفوز على نظيره عجمان، بهدفين مقابل هدف، في المباراة التي أقيمت بينهما اليوم الأحد، في دور الـ 16.

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وجاء هدف الجزيرة الأول عن طريق مدافع فريق عجمان بالخطأ فى مرماه بالدقيقة 31، بعد مجهود فردي رائع وإرسال عرضية من إبراهيم عادل.

وأضاف إبراهيم عادل، هدف الجزيرة الثاني في الدقيقة 44، بعد متابعة لكرة ساقطة داخل منطقة الجزاء، سددها في المرمى.

بينما جاء هدف فريق عجمان عن طريق لاعبه، فيكتور هنريقو في الدقيقة 36.

وبذلك، يتأهل فريق الجزيرة إلى دور ربع النهائي مع كل من يونايتد والوحدة وشباب الأهلي وخورفكان وبني ياس والعين ودبا الحصن. أهداف إبراهيم عادل في مباراة الجزيرة وعجمان اليوم في كأس الإمارات

Tottenham Hotspur have now directly contacted a “fantastic” defender’s club, in order to assess the possibility of a potential deal, according to a report.

Spurs looking to bolster full-back options despite Spence renewal

Tottenham are relatively well-stocked in the full-back department, given that Thomas Frank has Destiny Udogie at his disposal at left-back and Pedro Porro on the opposite flank, while Djed Spence is capable of playing on either side.

Despite a rocky start to his career at Spurs, Spence has now done enough to earn a new long-term contract, and the full-back has admitted he is delighted to extend his stay in north London.

That said, given that Spence has predominantly featured on the left in recent times, Frank may want to bring in another full-back to provide competition for Porro on the right, and Manchester City’s Rico Lewis was recently identified as a potential option.

Last week, intermediaries made contact with the Lilywhites over a potential deal, and Frank’s side have now stepped up their interest, having made direct contact with Man City.

That is according to a report from Caught Offside, which states Tottenham have now submitted an enquiry to City about Lewis, but there could be fierce competition for the full-back’s signature, with a number of rival Premier League clubs also keen.

Indeed, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest have all made approaches for the 20-year-old, with the Tricky Trees even submitting an offer worth €30m (£26m), which was knocked back by the Blues.

That said, it remains to be seen whether a deal will be possible, with Pep Guardiola keen to keep hold of the youngster, while also recently saying: “I think he’s going to stay, I think. He told me that. But, I said, maybe tomorrow, after tomorrow, it’ll change.”

"Fantastic" Lewis could challenge for Porro's starting spot

Once lauded as “fantastic” by Guardiola, the English starlet has managed to repay his manager’s faith in him by establishing himself as an important player for City, making 28 appearances in the Premier League in the 2024-25 campaign.

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During that time, the Bury-born defender has also showcased his versatility, featuring at left-back and even in central midfield, although right-back is the five-time England international’s favoured position.

As such, Lewis would most likely be brought in as a direct competitor to Porro, and he could have the potential to usurp the Spaniard on a long-term basis, considering Pep has stated the City ace is “one of the best” players he has trained.

That said, it could be difficult for the full-back to displace the 25-year-old in the Tottenham starting XI, given that Porro has outperformed him in both an attacking and defensive sense over the past year.

Average per 90

Pedro Porro

Rico Lewis

Non-penalty goals

0.09

0.03

Assists

0.21

0.14

Tackles

2.13

1.46

Interceptions

1.23

0.66