The Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Thursday. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an unbelievable home run and Chicago was able to hold off a late rally at home to improve to 42-27 on the season.
On the Marquee Sports Network broadcast, Justin Turner was named the "Fan of the Game," in a branded segment. It's quite the honor, and you know that Turner, who didn't play, had to have made a real impact in the dugout to be recognized.
And then they showed Seiya Suzuki shaking his body at the top of the steps of the tunnel to the locker room. As they panned down to show Turner at the bottom of the steps, he pointed, then put both his hands in the air and started to jump up and down. This is when it became clear that he had a pair of fake testicles hanging from his belt.
A video of the somewhat jarring moment that made it to live television is below.
At this point, broadcasters Boog Sciambi and Jim Deshaies went completely silent. And remained so for nearly 30 seconds. Presumably, the duo had turned their mics off so no one would hear their laughter. A full at-bat and out took place before either one made another sound on air and continued calling the game.
At some point, at least one person had to have both realized what Turner was doing in that video and decided they were alright with that image being broadcast. In their defense, it was unbelievable television.
Crystal Palace are now eyeing Lyon starlet Tyler Morton as a possible replacement for Adam Wharton, amid a new update on the midfielder’s future at Selhurst Park.
Wharton’s future at Selhurst Park remains up in the air, with a number of Premier League clubs emerging as potential suitors for the midfielder, including Chelsea, and it has now been revealed the Blues are “actively in talks” over a deal.
The 21-year-old was recently called up to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel, having remained a key player for Oliver Glasner’s side this season, with perhaps his most impressive performance coming in the 2-1 win against Liverpool, creating two big chances and making four key passes.
Unfortunately, the Eagles have become accustomed to losing some of their best players in recent years, with Michael Olise moving to Bayern Munich and Eberechi Eze joining Arsenal, and the former Blackburn Rovers man will also continue to attract attention from top clubs if he continues his current performance levels.
Consequently, Glasner & co may have to start thinking about bringing in a replacement, and a report has now given an update on their chances of signing a former Liverpool player…
Crystal Palace eyeing Tyler Morton
According to a report from Jeunes Footeux (via Sport Witness), Crystal Palace are now eyeing a move for Lyon midfielder Morton, a matter of months after he left Arne Slot’s side to sign for the Ligue 1 club.
The French side are currently experiencing financial difficulties, which means they may be tempted to cash-in, should Palace be willing to come to the negotiating table with a ‘substantial offer’.
The Eagles are currently monitoring the 23-year-old closely, as they are preparing for Wharton’s departure in 2026, amid interest from a number of unnamed clubs.
The Wallasey-born midfielder, who is represented by the same agent as Borna Sosa, found it difficult to establish himself as a first-team regular at Liverpool, but he has been a key player for Lyon this season, most recently picking up an assist in a 3-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.
Scout Ben Mattinson has also provided a positive review of the Englishman’s key attributes, saying: “Morton is a complete midfielder with an all-round ability to dictate tempo with his passing, carry forward and win the ball. Particularly his long passing stands out.”
Game time may have been hard to come by at his former club, but the Liverpool academy graduate did manage to impress when given the opportunity, having been singled out for praise for his performance against West Ham United last season.
Morton is at the right age to be a solid long-term replacement for Wharton, but Crystal Palace’s main priority should be to keep hold of their current central midfielder.
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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis lashed out at FIFA and UEFA over the number of players picking up injuries on international duty as he called for extra transfer windows and compensation for clubs. The debate of releasing players for international duties has intensified in recent years with many arguing that clubs are being unfairly impacted by the number of games players are being forced to endure.
Anguissa blow for Napoli
The Serie A champions were rocked by a fresh injury blow as in-form midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa picked up a hamstring injury during a training session with Cameroon ahead of their World Cup qualifiers. Zambo Anguissa has displayed great form for Antonio Conte's side, having already scored four goals for the Italian champions and has appeared for the club in 10 out of their 11 Serie A matches thus far. He has since been ruled out for months, which comes as a major blow for Napoli.
In September, Amir Rhahmani suffered a similar hamstring injury while playing for Kosovo, which kept him out of action until the start of November, when he returned to action against Como in the Serie A.
AdvertisementGettyNapoli chief blasts FIFA and UEFA
Napoli president De Laurentiis slammed FIFA for the club's losses as he told Motore Italia: "I loaned Rrahmani, and he came back in a wreck, Anguissa came back in a wreck. We can't go on like this. When the championships are on, I have to get to the end without interruptions. We need fewer teams, fewer matches.
"Players earn a salary from their clubs, and clubs should be able to decide whether or not to send them to their national teams. If a player gets injured on international duty, a transfer window should be reopened and we should be compensated. But it seems FIFA and UEFA don't care about national leagues."
Yamal's injury blow created tension between Spain and Barca
Earlier this week, Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal pulled out of the Spain national team for the November games, citing injury problems, which irked the Spanish Football Association (RFEF). Following Yamal's decision, the RFEF released a statement expressing their surprise.
"This procedure was carried out without prior communication to the medical staff of the National Team, with knowledge of the details only through a report received at 22:40 last night, which indicated the medical recommendation of rest for 7-10 days," the statement released on Tuesday read. "Given this situation, and prioritising at all times the health, safety and well-being of the player, the Royal Spanish Football Federation has made the decision to release the athlete from the current call-up. We are confident that he will recover well and wish him a speedy and full recovery."
Before naming Yamal in his squad for the November games, Spain boss Luis De La Fuente had justified his decision to pick the teenager because of his recent appearances for Barcelona, claiming that he was in "perfect condition". With Yamal facing fitness issues this season, the RFEF's insistence on calling him up has sparked reports of tension between the organisation and Barcelona.
A similar issue has occurred in France, where Paris Saint-Germain saw Ousmane Dembele ruled out for several weeks after playing for his national team, causing another public feud between club and national association. France coach Didier Deschamps left Dembele out of his latest squad after the Ballon d'Or winner was hit with another injury while playing in the Champions League for PSG.
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Napoli started their title defence campaign on a bright note, but have now failed to win in their last two Serie A games. Conte's side are now fourth in the league after their latest loss to Bologna as Inter overtook them to climb to the top of the Serie A table with 24 points from 11 games, two more than the reigning champions. They will be back in action after the international break on November 22 as they host Atalanta in a crucial Serie A clash.
The Los Angeles Dodgers jumped out to a quick 5-2 lead against the New York Mets in Game 4 of the NLCS on Thursday night. In the process, Max Muncy made history.
With a walk in the top of the fifth inning, Muncy reached base on his 11th consecutive plate appearance. This set the MLB record for consecutive postseason plate appearances reaching base. Leading up to the at-bat, Muncy was tied with Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz and longtime Cincinnati Red Billy Hatcher.
Here's the moment Muncy made history:
To set the record, Muncy recorded eight walks, two home runs, and a single in 11 straight at-bats. The last time he recorded an out was in Game 2, in the bottom of the second during the Dodgers' 7-3 loss. Since then he's gotten on base every time he's stepped up to the plate.
A truly remarkable achievement for Muncy, no matter how the rest of the postseason unfolds.
From Chelsea and Blackburn all the way to Celtic, Chris Sutton had the pleasure of working with some incredible players. The former striker recently took the time to name a team full of his best teammates and to say that the XI was impressive would be an understatement.
Starting with the backline, Sutton named Tim Flowers in goal followed by a back three of Johan Mjallby, Marcel Desailly and Joos Valgaeren with Desailly being the pick of the bunch.
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The former Chelsea defender won the Champions League twice throughout an impressive career and also picked up the World Cup with France in 1998. He remains one of the best centre-backs to ever feature at Stamford Bridge.
Sutton’s midfield was arguably even more impressive, however. The 52-year-old casually name-dropped Ruel Fox, Tim Sherwood, Stiliyan Petrov and Lubomir Moravcik.
Particularly full of praise for Petrov, Sutton said: “He would bomb on, and we felt like we could take on anybody.”
He arguably saved his best players for his frontline, however, as he dropped Alan Shearer into the conversation. Teammates at Blackburn, the strike partners won the Premier League together in the 1994/95 season and both enjoyed excellent campaigns.
Sutton ended the season with 21 goals in all competitions, whilst Shearer finished up with a whopping 37 in 49 games on his way to becoming the greatest goalscorer that England’s top division has ever seen.
Alan Shearer
260
Harry Kane
213
Wayne Rooney
208
Only Harry Kane can say that he’s near Shearer and there’s no doubt that he’ll be eyeing that record if he returns to English football before he calls time on his career.
It speaks volumes about Sutton’s praise for the final player in his team that he placed him above one of the Premier League’s best.
Sutton names Larsson as "best" teammate
Finishing his team with aplomb, Sutton named Henrik Larsson as the “best” player that he played with. One of the greatest players to play for Celtic, Larsson’s place in this side was always inevitable.
The Swede should have a place in every all-time Celtic XI and is likely to feature in similar lists from his former teammates. During his time with the Bhoys, the forward scored a stunning 227 goals in 301 games. It simply doesn’t get much more clinical than that.
We’ll never get to see a strike partnership between Larsson and Shearer, but it’s easy to imagine the chaos they would have caused together at the peak of their powers.
That said, the Celtic legend did have a brief spell in the Premier League for Manchester United, in which he scored three times in 13 games at the end of his career. Whether that record would have been improved if he joined the Red Devils at his best is the question, but Celtic fans will be glad that his best work came in Scotland.
Alisson assustou a torcida do São Paulo após deixar o gramado contra o Flamengo no segundo tempo com uma expressão de dor. Um dos destaques na vitória por 1 a 0, em um contra-ataque, sentiu um incômodo na perna direita e saiu mancando na companhia dos médicos que estavam presentes.
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Entretanto, não é nada preocupante. Durante a coletiva de imprensa, Dorival Júnior esclareceu que foi somente um quadro de cãibras e que não se trata de nenhuma lesão ou algo mais sério, somente um problema do momento.
O treinador disse que isso aconteceu com outros três jogadores também, culpando a partida durante a semana no Beira Rio, contra o Internacional. Com muita chuva no dia, Dorival destacou que o campo pesado desgastou muito os atletas, mas que nenhum é motivo de preocupação.
– Não foi lesão, foram cãibras. Tivemos dois, três nessa situação. Eu reputo novamente a partida durante a semana, contra o Internacional. O desgaste foi excessivo, o campo muito pesado. Nós tivemos que manter alguns jogadores durante o tempo porque temos só cinco alterações – explicou.
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Sem nada sério, deve estar disponível tanto para o jogo contra o Fortaleza, durante a semana, quanto na decisão de domingo (24) no Morumbi.
Everton’s start to the 2024/25 Premier League season has been anything but dull.
David Moye’s side may have lost their opener 1-0 at a raucous Elland Road, but the response was emphatic.
The Toffees christened their new Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2-0 win over Brighton, followed by a breathless 3-2 victory at Wolves.
The ride hasn’t been smooth every week – a cagey 0-0 with Aston Villa showed they are still bedding in their summer signings, and the Merseyside derby ended in a narrow 2-1 defeat.
Yet, there is a newfound sharpness in attack.
Everton’s front four of Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Iliman Ndiaye, and Beto have breathed life into Moyes’ forward line, offering pace, technical quality, and variety of movement.
Sitting 10th in the table, Everton already look like a far more threatening side going forward compared to last season.
Their next test comes against struggling West Ham, where the Toffees will be favourites to build further momentum.
Amid this early-season optimism, however, one player is quietly developing in the background.
A 6ft 5in striker who may yet become the jewel of this Everton project.
Thierno Barry finding his feet at Everton
When Everton paid £27.6m to bring Thierno Barry from Villarreal, they knew they weren’t buying the finished article.
At just 22, the French U21 international represents an investment in the future – a striker whose raw attributes suggest a ceiling as high as some of Europe’s elite forwards.
Barry arrives in England off the back of a promising season in La Liga, scoring 11 goals from an xG of 11.7 while adding four assists.
What makes him stand out is not just his finishing, but his ability to impose himself physically and stretch defences.
Ranking in the 87th percentile for aerial duels won (3.84 per 90), Barry has the profile of a classic penalty-box predator yet also shows surprising agility with strong progressive carries and take-ons.
Standing taller than most centre-backs, Barry has been compared to Dusan Vlahović and Ollie Watkins for his blend of physicality and dynamism, as noted by FBref.
He thrives in attacking the six-yard box but is equally capable of pulling wide to create space for teammates.
So far, Moyes has been cautious with his integration. Barry has featured in five league matches, totalling 142 minutes, with flashes of potential rather than complete performances.
The Everton manager has stressed patience, saying the striker will require a period of adjustment to adapt to the physicality and pace of the Premier League.
It is a smart approach. Everton have the luxury of easing Barry in thanks to the immediate impact of their new frontline.
But make no mistake, the long-term plan is to see him leading the line. Hopefully, he does not go the same way as those before him…
Why Thierno Barry can learn from Moise Kean
For Everton fans, Barry’s situation may feel eerily familiar.
In 2019, the club signed another young striker in the form of Moise Kean.
Like Barry, Kean arrived with high expectations, touted as a generational talent who could transform the club’s attack.
But unlike Barry, he was thrust into the spotlight without the right platform, and his time at Goodison never truly took off.
Kean made 39 appearances for Everton, scoring four goals and registering two assists, before a series of loan moves eventually led him back to Juventus and later Fiorentina.
It was in Serie A where his career took off.
Last season with Fiorentina, Kean netted 19 goals in 32 appearances, finishing second in the league’s scoring charts behind Mateo Retegui.
Moise Kean – 2024/25
Matches Played
31
Goals
19
Assists
3
Progressive Carries
42
Progressive Passes
26
Source: FBref
Now valued at €50m (£45m), as per Transfermarkt, Kean has become the striker many thought he could be, while drawing statistical comparisons with Erling Haaland for his explosive pace, direct style, and ruthless finishing.
Indeed, FBref notes that the most similar striker to him in Europe’s top five leagues is the Manchester City hitman. Former teammate Weston McKennie went as far as to describe him as a “beast.”
His numbers underline the transformation: ranking in the 89th percentile for non-penalty goals per 90 (0.58), the 87th percentile for total shots (3.39), and the 93rd percentile for successful take-ons (1.46).
Everton undoubtedly let a gem slip through their fingers.
Yet in Barry, they have a second chance.
The lesson from Kean’s time on Merseyside is clear: patience and the right environment are crucial.
Barry cannot be burdened with expectation too soon, but if nurtured properly, he has the potential to blossom into one of Europe’s most dangerous forwards.
However, this time in blue.
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After missing out on Facundo Buonanotte to Chelsea, Leeds United have now reportedly re-opened talks to sign a priority target before the transfer window slams shut.
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Just like Igor Paixao earlier this summer, Leeds are set to miss out on an attacking reinforcement at the death. This time, it’s Chelsea who have jumped ahead of them in brutal fashion to close in on a deal to sign Buonanotte from Brighton & Hove Albion. The news leaves those at Elland Road back to square one and still in need of additions.
Just where Leeds go from here is the big question. The 49ers have just two days to welcome alternative options and complete a squad that must be good enough to avoid the drop.
So far, Leeds have welcomed as many as 10 signings, with the latest arrival being James Justin from Leicester City. Once again, though, he will boost Daniel Farke’s backline rather than add some much-needed goals to his side.
The defender told Leeds’ official website after putting pen to paper: “Obviously to join a club of this size and to have the history it has had, and being back in the Premier League was a massive thing for me, so I’m over the moon to have joined.
“Everyone that I’ve spoken to about the club and the area has had great things to say about it. So I’m excited to join the lads and get to work.
Whilst Justin is a welcome arrival, Leeds have continued their search for an attacking reinforcement and have reportedly turned back towards one of their main targets.
Leeds re-open El Khannouss talks
According to Leeds United News, Leeds have now re-opened talks to sign Bilal El Khannouss from Leicester this week. The attacking midfielder just missed out on a move to Crystal Palace after they decided to sign Yeremy Pino instead. Although that would have been a disappointment for him, it has seemingly allowed Elland Road chiefs to swoop back in for their priority target.
Dubbed a “fantastic talent” by scout Jacek Kulig, El Khannouss was a rare bright spark in a relegated Leicester side last season and could now provide Leeds’ attack with that same spark.
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With their attacking problems clear for all to see, the 49ers must back Leeds one final time to welcome a talent like El Khannouss before the deadline.
Tottenham Hotspur have now confirmed that multiple parties have expressed “interest” in a takeover following Daniel Levy’s departure, with multiple parties said to be keen.
Levy's departure raises doubts over ENIC's future at Tottenham
Levy’s 25-year stint as Tottenham chairman came to an end last week, with the 63-year-old said to have stepped down from the role, although there have been widespread suggestions that the decision was actually taken out of his hands.
The former chairman was a divisive figure to say the least, but Son Heung-min has since come out in his defence, saying: “He achieved something unbelievable, and I wish him the best of luck in whatever path he takes next. Above all, I am truly grateful for everything he did for me.”
Following Levy’s departure, there have since been speculation over whether the Lewis family, who are the majority owners of ENIC, could look to sell Spurs, but a new update suggests that they won’t be going anywhere in the near future.
As relayed by journalist Pete O’Rourke, Tottenham have now confirmed they are “not for sale”, despite receiving “preliminary expressions of interest” from former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley and another unnamed consortium.
The statement released by Spurs reads: “The Board of the Club and ENIC confirm that Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale and ENIC has no intention to accept any such offer to acquire its interest in the Club.”
As such, it doesn’t appear as though a takeover will be on the horizon anytime soon, but Tottenham fans will be hoping Levy’s departure can be the start of an exciting new era regardless, with Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers now in the north Londoners’ sights following the chairman’s exit.
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It would be wrong to suggest Levy’s tenure has been a complete failure, given that he oversaw the move to the new stadium, with Tottenham also ending their long trophy drought by winning the Europa League final against Manchester United last season.
However, Spurs have largely been starved of success for the last 25 years, with the EFL Cup the only other major honour won during Levy’s time at the helm, so it was probably the right call from ENIC, who could now start spending more money in the transfer market.
That is according to Kaveh Solhekol, who recently revealed what he knows about Levy’s departure, while also suggesting the former chairman was holding Tottenham back, given his unwillingness to pay players big wages.
As such, even though a takeover does not appear to be on the cards anytime soon, there should now be brighter times ahead for Tottenham, who have the facilities and stadium to be competing for major honours, such as the Premier League title, on a regular basis.
Xabi Alonso delivered an update on Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury after the Real Madrid full-back was forced off in their 2-1 Champions League win against Marseille on Tuesday inside the first five minutes. Alexander-Arnold was replaced by veteran defender Dani Carvajal, who was shown a red card in the 72nd minute for headbutting Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.
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Alexander-Arnold returned to the Madrid lineup after starting on the bench against Real Sociedad last weekend. But the ex-Liverpool star's debut Champions League game for his new club lasted less than five minutes due to a suspected hamstring injury as he was forced off the pitch.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesAlonso's update on Alexander-Arnold's condition
After the game, the Real Madrid boss provided an update on the defender's injury status, as the Spaniard said: "We'll wait a bit; maybe it's not as bad as it seems. We have to be creative in finding solutions. [Raul] Asencio came in well. [Eduardo] Camavinga and Jude [Bellingham] are back and will be able to play on Saturday."
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The former Reds defender was replaced by Carvajal but the veteran defender was sent off with 18 minutes still left on the clock. Despite the setback, Madrid eventually emerged victorious as Mbappe's two penalties helped them stage a comeback. USMNT star Timothy Weah had handed Marseille an early lead.
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Los Blancos will be back in action in this Saturday as they host Espanyol. It remains to be seen if Alexander-Arnold recovers fully before the La Liga encounter, or if Carvajal starts at right-back again.