Lionel Messi Ballon d'Or snub is ridiculous – Inter Miami & Argentina magician a clear victim of Golden Ball's European bias after MLS transfer

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Getty/GOAL James Westwood OpinionBallon d'OrL. MessiInter Miami CFArgentinaMajor League SoccerCopa AmericaFEATURES Father Time may be catching up with the Barcelona legend, but his omission from the 2024 nominees list just doesn't sit right The Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo era is officially over. For the first time since 2003, neither man has been nominated for …

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Russell Wilson or Justin Fields? Gardner Minshew or Aidan O'Connell? Predictions for two true QB battles

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Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. Today’s installment covers: RIP to OTAs? Why an offseason overall could be just what the league needs. But first, a look at the two most compelling quarterback competitions in 2024. This is the time …

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Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II not focused on possible contract extension: 'That time will come'

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Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II is currently set to be a free agent following the 2025 season. Surtain might be one of the only truly sure things on the Broncos’ roster as Denver tries to be consistently competitive again, but the two sides have yet to strike a long-term contract extension. Even so, Surtain …

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California Classic Summer League: Spurs spoil No. 2 pick Miller's summer debut

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Julian Champagnie scores 30 Points against the Charlotte Hornets. Spurs 98, Hornets 77: Box Score | Game Detail A pair of standout performances from second-year forwards Julian Champagnie and Dominick Barlow sullied Brandon Miller’s professional debut and helped propel the San Antonio Spurs to a comfortable 98-77 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in the California …

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Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney-built Wrexham a ‘threat to all other teams’ – with Red Dragons backed to sustain promotion challenge in League One

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Getty Chris Burton WrexhamLeague OneP. Parkinson The Wrexham squad constructed by Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Phil Parkinson is considered to be “a threat to all other teams” in League One. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Hollywood co-owners have invested heavily Experienced manager calling the shots In the hunt for third …

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Texans QB C.J. Stroud fires back at Colts: 'Indy hates me already and I love it'

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The Houston Texans-Indianapolis Colts rivalry is getting a lot of offseason smoke ahead of their Week 1 faceoff. Earlier this offseason, Colts linebackers Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed tossed shade at C.J. Stroud and the Texans. Franklin noted at one point, “I need to see that boy again,” while Speed added that he respects Stroud …

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Nasreddine Nabi opens up on spying on Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs' readiness for new season – 'I am not happy yet but I know what I’m doing'

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Kaizer Chiefs Michael Madyira Premier Soccer LeagueKaizer ChiefsMamelodi Sundowns FCN. NabiMarumo Gallants vs Kaizer ChiefsMarumo Gallants Expectations are high for the Amakhosi coach to turn things around at Naturena and end the club's almost decade-long trophy drought. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Nabi has been attending Downs' matches It has been …

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2024 NFL offseason: Seven teams that significantly helped their quarterbacks — and a few that didn't

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Let’s start with the obvious: Identifying and cultivating a franchise quarterback — and then putting as many high-quality pieces around him as possible — is the surest way for an NFL team to position itself for at least a dream of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. It’s no guarantee, of course. Injuries to the likes of …

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