The New York Yankees have found their new third baseman. The team acquired Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies on Friday in a trade, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported. In return, the Rockies received two of the Yankees' pitching prospects, Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz, MLB's Mark Feinsand later reported.

This trade comes as a bit of a surprise as the Yankees appeared to be the frontrunner for acquiring Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez. Instead, McMahon will fill the gap at third base that the Yankees were desperate to plug.

New York's current third baseman Oswald Peraza has been disappointing for the team this season as he's averaging .147/.208/.237. His batting average and on base percentage are both the worst on the Yankees right now, while his slugging percentage is the second-worst. The Yankees are ready for a change at the position, so don't be surprised if Peraza gets dropped from the team soon after the McMahon trade.

McMahon is averaging .217/.314/.403 through 100 games played this season. He's racked up 76 hits, 42 runs and 16 home runs.

Through seven innings of their game against the Seattle Mariners Thursday, the New York Yankees' chances looked bleak. Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo was dominating—holding his opponents hitless.

And then, with no warning, the Yankees awoke.

New York topped Seattle 6–5 Thursday in a dramatic 10-inning contest ended by designated hitter Aaron Judge's walk-off sacrifice fly. The nature of the Yankees' turnaround—going from hitless through eight innings and down by five or more runs to victors—had not been seen in Major League Baseball since 1977.

In that instance, the Pittsburgh Pirates weathered seven hitless innings from Montreal Expos pitcher Wayne Twitchell to turn their own 5–0 deficit into a 6–5 win.

In addition to Judge, New York's comeback was aided by three RBIs from catcher Austin Wells and a pinch-hit home run from Giancarlo Stanton.

If the Yankees want to rescue their flagging American League East hopes after a mediocre stretch, there's no better place to start.

As Thomas Tuchel selected his England squad last week, the lack of Manchester United representatives was a familiar sight, with the German coach again overlooking those at Old Trafford.

Mason Mount – part of Tuchel’s Champions League-winning squad at Chelsea – has not featured since the 2022 World Cup quarter-final defeat to France, while Luke Shaw’s most recent outing came in last year’s Euro 2024 showpiece.

Harry Maguire, now 32, has also been gradually phased out, although the biggest disappointment rests with Kobbie Mainoo, amid the 20-year-old’s continued exile at international level.

Now even tipped to make a return to the U21 set-up, the midfielder has gone from playing a starring role in last summer’s knockout stage run, to now representing something of an afterthought for the Three Lions.

With the likes of Elliot Anderson continuing to flourish in his absence, Mainoo’s hopes of featuring at next year’s World Cup are getting slimmer by the day, having no doubt been held back by his limited role under Ruben Amorim in Manchester.

Cast aside at club level, and a forgotten figure for his country, Mainoo faces a fight on both fronts to change his fortunes.

Mainoo’s diminishing role under Amorim

It was just over two years ago that the Stockport native announced himself with a Man of the Match display on his first Premier League start away at Goodison, having finally been thrust into the side after an injury-hit start to the 2023/24 campaign.

The golden boy of Erik ten Hag – who had made a beeline for him earlier that year as United celebrated the Carabao Cup trophy – Mainoo rounded off his breakthrough season with that FA Cup final winner, having also enjoyed notable highs against both Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The sky seemed the limit heading into 2024/25, although injury – and the change in the dugout – brought the youngster crashing back down to earth, with his diminishing status outlined by his desperately brief cameo as United chased a winner in the Europa League showpiece.

After a summer of transfer talk and speculation, including Mainoo’s apparent desire to leave on loan late in the window, his situation has, unfortunately, seen little change, with Amorim seemingly unwilling to deploy the promising midfielder as a partner to Bruno Fernandes in the centre of the park.

Yet to start in the Premier League, the £25k-per-week starlet did play the full 90 minutes against Grimsby Town, having seen Manuel Ugarte hooked instead at the break as the visitors sought out a comeback.

That outing aside, he has totalled just 124 minutes of league action, having failed to even make it off the bench against both Arsenal and Fulham back in August.

A man now on the periphery, a January exit again looks to be being touted – at least he’s not alone in that regard…

Man Utd star is also getting the Mainoo treatment

Not only was the manner of the Grimsby defeat simply embarrassing for Amorim’s side, but it has also had a knock-on effect with regard to squad rotation, with the Portuguese coach now having little need to shuffle his pack – not least with European involvement also not a factor this season.

That early Carabao Cup exit seemingly played a part in forcing Rasmus Hojlund’s exit, with the Dane – as per The Athletic – having been told after that game that he would no longer be needed. Off to Naples you go…

With Benjamin Sesko in the door – and with the likes of Matheus Cunha, Joshua Zirkzee and Chido Obi already in the building – it was deemed that United already had the sufficient depth.

Having now scored two in two heading into the international break, amid a slow start to life in Manchester, Sesko has solidified his place as Amorim’s leading number nine, even playing the full 90 against Sunderland last time out.

Fitness-permitting, the Slovenian will start week in, week out, leaving the aforementioned Zirkzee resigned to a watching brief.

The Dutchman – signed from Bologna on a £36.5m deal last summer – was an unused substitute in that 2-0 win over the Black Cats, having yet to start a game in all competitions so far.

While he did replace Cunha in the early knockings of the win over Burnley, the one-time Bayern Munich man has featured for just 82 minutes in total in 2025/26, while making just three league appearances.

Despite recovering from the audible jeers that met his early withdrawal against Newcastle back in December – having notably scored against both Real Sociedad and Lyon in the Europa League since then – the 24-year-old is falling into Mainoo territory, with a clear role in the side seemingly unclear.

A self-described ‘nine and a half’, Zirkzee has typically featured in a number ten berth under Amorim, although the addition of Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo – alongside the manager’s preference for Mount – has seen him slide down the pecking order.

Not the orthodox number nine that Amorim is looking for, in contrast to Sesko, it is hard to see where the fleet-footed talent will get minutes, even despite his “insane” quality, as per analyst Ben Mattinson.

Like Mainoo, the forgotten man reportedly wishes to leave in the New Year amid the search for game time, having thus far scored just seven goals in 53 games for the Red Devils since arriving last summer.

A technical talent, but perhaps without the physical attributes that Amorim requires – much like Mainoo – the eye-catching forward already appears to be heading in the same direction as his struggling teammate.

Worth way more than Hojlund: Man Utd have struck gold on "incredible" star

Manchester United have a top-level talent who has seen his value soar over the last few months.

By
Ethan Lamb

Oct 11, 2025

Throughout multiple generations, Tottenham Hotspur supporters have been blessed with the opportunity to witness numerous elite-level attackers in North London.

Gareth Bale is just one example of a first-team member who has captured the hearts of the fanbase as a result of his ability to impress within the final third.

The Welshman became infamous for his right-sided role, which often saw him glide past the opposition before finding the top corner after cutting inside onto his favoured left foot.

However, current boss Thomas Frank doesn’t quite have that luxury at present, that’s despite the hierarchy backing the Dane with over £100m worth of transfers in his first window.

That could be about to change in the coming months, as returning Sporting Director Fabio Paratici looks to recruit numerous new attackers to bolster the club’s Premier League standing.

Spurs’ hunt for new attacking talent in January

Over the last couple of weeks, Spurs have been strongly linked with a move to land Bournemouth sensation Antoine Semenyo after his impressive start to the campaign.

The Ghanaian has scored six times and registered three assists to date, with the Lilywhites reported with a potential attempt to land the 25-year-old in the winter window.

However, the Cherries star isn’t the only star on their radar, with TBR Football claiming that Paratici is extremely keen on a move for Porto talisman Samu Aghehowa in the near future.

The report states that the Sporting Director is a huge admirer of the 21-year-old attacker who has scored 35 times in his 54 appearances for the Portuguese outfit.

It also claims that the Spaniard has an £87m release clause within his current deal, but he could be available at a cut-price given his current employers’ financial situation.

Why Samu could be Spurs' best forward since Kane

Just like Bale, Harry Kane is another player who has forever put himself in Spurs history as a result of his performances over a sustained period in North London.

The England international made himself the best-ever forward in the Lilywhites’ history, scoring a staggering 280 goals during his decade at the club – the most of any player in history.

However, the club’s lack of tangible success on the field saw the 32-year-old depart to join Bayern Munich in an £82m transfer back in the summer of 2023.

Kane’s departure has left a huge hole in the attack, with Frank subsequently having to rely on forwards such as Richarlison and Dominic Solanke after taking the reins.

The Brazilian has only netted three times in 2025/26, whilst the latter of the duo has been restricted to just 31 minutes of league action this season due to a recurring ankle issue.

However, Frank could be blessed by the addition of Samu, with the Spaniard having all the tools to make himself the club’s next big-name talisman – potentially taking the first-team to new heights.

When comparing the Porto star’s stats with those of Kane from the current season, he’s managed to better the former Lilywhites man in numerous key attacking departments.

Games played

7

7

Goals scored

5

12

Shot on target accuracy

60%

57%

Short pass accuracy

86%

85%

Take-on success

50%

46%

Progressive carries

2.3

1.1

Carres into 18-yard box

0.9

0.6

Aerials won

1.2

1.1

Samu, who’s been dubbed a “freak of nature” by one analyst, has posted a better shot on target accuracy rate, which has seen him take advantage of more chances that have been handed his way.

He’s also completed more short passes to date, whilst also winning more of the aerial battles he’s entered – numbers which make him the perfect hold-up striker.

However, the 21-year-old is also more than capable of driving past the opposition himself, as seen by his 50% take-on success rate – a tally that is higher than what Kane has been able to muster.

Such numbers highlight the all-round quality the Porto star possesses at present, but he’s only going to get better as he continues his development in the professional game.

Should he make the move to North London, he would have huge expectations placed upon him – mainly due to the levels achieved by Kane during his own stint at the club.

However, Samu has already showcased he’s able to create carnage for the opposition, with Paratici needing to work tirelessly to land the Spaniard’s signature in the coming months.

Spurs star is in danger of being their biggest waste of money since Richarlison

Tottenham spent a pretty penny on promising new signings to fuel the start of the Thomas Frank era.

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O São Paulo tem uma das logísticas mais complicadas entre times brasileiros na Libertadores. Além de ser o terceiro clube do Brasil que enfrentará a maior quilometragem total nas viagens, a operação para enfrentar o Cobresal, do Chile, é considerada cansativa.

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Porém, o Tricolor ganhou um alívio, pois o clube chileno anunciou que mandará seus jogos em Calama (2.260 metros de altitude), onde fica a casa do rival Cobreloa (Estádio Zorros del Desierto). Originalmente, as partidas aconteceriam no El Salvador (2.300 metros de altitude), estádio no meio do deserto do Atacama. A mudança significa uma ligeira redução de cerca de 40 metros de altitude.

Além disso, Calama conta com um aeroporto próximo à cidade, o que facilita ainda mais a locomoção do São Paulo para jogar a Libertadores. Uma ida para o estádio original envolveria um possível trajeto mais longo de ônibus, além do voo partindo da capital paulista.

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A distância do aeroporto de Calama até o estádio que receberá o confronto do Tricolor com o Cobresal é de aproximadamente 6 km. Para efeito de comparação, isso significa uma distância mais curta do que do Morumbis até a Avenida Paulista, por exemplo.

– Depois de um árduo trabalho e uma colaboração excepcional de todos os departamentos do clube, estamos emocionados em anunciar que a Copa Conmebol Libertadores acontecerá no Estádio Zorros del Desierto. Embora desejássemos jogar no nosso amado El Cobre en El Salvador, os novos requisitos da Conmebol nos levaram a tomar essa decisão – afirmou o Cobresal, em comunicado oficial.

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– Apesar de não estar nas alturas de El Salvador, levaremos nosso espírito e determinação às alturas de Calama. Agradecemos sinceramente o município de Calama por seu apoio e por permitirmos converte o Zorros del Desiserto em nossa nova casa para as partidas como mandantes. Esperamos com entusiasmo e respaldo de toda a comunidade calamenha, irmão do Cobre, nesta emocionante viagem mineira. A lutar com força e paixão em cada partida – concluiu.

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O São Paulo vai duelar fora de casa com o Cobresal na quarta rodada da Libertadores. Antes, enfrenta os chilenos na condição de mandante.

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04/04 – 21h – Talleres xSão Paulo- Onde assistir: Paramount10/04 – 21h30 -São Paulox Cobresal – Onde assistir: Globo e Espn / Star +25/04 – 21h – Barcelona xSão Paulo- Onde assistir: Espn / Star +08/05 – 21h30 – Cobresal xSão Paulo- Onde assistir: Globo e Paramount16/05 – 21h -São Paulox Barcelona – Onde assistir: Espn / Star +29/05 – 21h30 -São Paulox Talleres – Onde assistir: Globo e Paramount

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The New York Yankees have been in a prolonged slump and the team didn't get off to a hot start in the month of August, either. Following Sunday's 7–3 defeat at loanDepot Park, the Yankees were swept by the Marlins for the first time ever.

New York has not only seen its comfortable AL East lead slip, but they've even fallen into third place in the division behind the rival Red Sox. They're currently clinging onto a wild card spot by two games as teams continue to close the cap.

Following the humbling sweep in Miami, Aaron Boone spoke to reporters and addressed the team's current woes. He used three words to describe the situation, telling reporters it's "gut check time" for the Yankees as they embark on the final two months of the campaign, via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.

As Hoch noted, the Yankees are 25-32 since the end of May and have been swept three times during that span, including twice against division rivals in Boston and Toronto. As the season continues to crumble, Boone is hoping his team can find the mindset needed to overcome their struggles and turn things around down the stretch.

The injury to Aaron Judge certainly makes things more difficult, but there's plenty to criticize about this Yankees team, in particular their lack of focus on defense and on the base paths. If they can't clean up their sloppy play, things may continue to get worse in the Bronx.

أكد إبراهيم حسن، مدير منتخب مصر الأول لكرة القدم، أن معسكر الفراعنة يسير بشكل مثالي قبل المشاركة في بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا القادمة بالمغرب.

ويخوض منتخب مصر معسكرًا مغلقًا في الوقت الحالي بمركز المنتخبات الوطنية بالسادس من أكتوبر، استعدادًا للمشاركة في المعترك الإفريقي.

وأشاد إبراهيم حسن، خلال تصريحات عبر المركز الإعلامي لاتحاد الكرة المصري، بالإمكانات الخاصة بمركز المنتخبات الوطنية بالسادس من أكتوبر، واصفاً المعسكر الحالي بالمثالي للاعبين، لأنه يحتوي على جميع المتطلبات الخاصة، من ملاعب جيدة، خاصة أن المشروع يضم 3 ملاعب وصالات جيم وغرف إقامة ومطاعم.

طالع.. حسام حسن يعلن قائمة منتخب مصر النهائية لـ كأس أمم إفريقيا

ومن المقرر أن يلعب منتخب مصر مع نيجيريا يوم الثلاثاء المقبل الموافق 16 ديسمبر، وديًا على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي.

وستسافر بعثة منتخب مصر إلي المغرب، من أجل بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا يوم 17 ديسمبر.

و⁠يبدأ منتخب مصر مبارياته ببطولة أمم إفريقيا يوم 22 ديسمبر بمواجهة زيمبابوي ثم جنوب إفريقيا يوم 26 وأنجولا يوم 29 ديسمبر في دور المجموعات.

Not every transfer has panned out in the way they would’ve hoped, but Chelsea have built an incredible squad over the last few years.

Whether it’s Reece James, Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana at the back; Estevao and Cole Palmer in attack or Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernández in the middle of the park, there is talent everywhere.

However, for all the incredible players they have signed, the Blues have also famously lost more than a few current superstars when they were still young, players like Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala and perhaps most frustrating of all, Declan Rice.

The Arsenal star would be the dream partner for Caicedo, so fans should be delighted about reports linking Chelsea with an international game-changer who could be their Rice.

Chelsea target their own Rice

It feels like it only just closed, but the transfer window will be open again in under a month, and unsurprisingly, Chelsea have started to be linked with a plethora of brilliant players.

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For example, Juventus’ incredibly exciting young winger Kenan Yıldız has been touted for a move to Stamford Bridge, as has Nottingham Forest’s £79m Murillo.

However, as talented as those two are and as much of an impact as they’d have on Enzo Maresca’s squad, neither could be described as remotely like Rice, unlike Eduardo Camavinga.

Yes, according to a recent report from Spain, Chelsea are one of several Premier League teams keen on the Real Madrid monster.

Alongside the West Londoners, the report has revealed that their rivals, Arsenal and Liverpool, are also interested in the 23-year-old.

However, competition isn’t the only potential barrier to this transfer being done, as Real Madrid value their midfield monster at €80m, which is about £70m.

It could therefore be a costly and complicated deal to get over the line, but given Camavinga’s quality and further potential, it’s one Chelsea should fight for, especially as he could be their Rice.

Why Camavinga could be Chelsea's Rice

So when it comes to what makes Rice such an incredible player, most fans and pundits alike would probably point to his ability as an all-action midfielder.

He’s someone who can play as a six if needed, but also thrives as an eight, someone who can help break up play in the middle of the pitch and then create an attacking move for his side.

This is a skill set Camavinga also possesses, and the underlying numbers prove it.

For example, FBref ranks the midfield “war machine” as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, in the top 1% of midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues for tackles won and tackles plus interceptions, the top 4% for blocks, the top 8% for progressive carrying distance, the top 12% for passes into the final third and more, all per 90.

Moreover, FBref ranked Rice as the eighth-most similar midfielder to the Frenchman in the 23/24 Champions League campaign.

To understand how this conclusion was reached, you need to look at some of the underlying metrics in which the pair ranked closely.

Non-Penalty xGoals

0.03

0.03

Expected Assists

0.08

0.06

Passes into the Penalty Area

0.68

0.43

Goal-Creating Actions

0.12

0.11

Shots Blocked

0.68

0.75

Ball Recoveries

5.34

5.81

Aerial Duels Won

1.36

1.18

These included things like non-penalty expected goals, expected assists, passes into the penalty area, shots blocked, aerial duels won and more, all per 90.

In other words, even back then, the Madrid “duel monster,” as dubbed by analyst Raj Chohan, was showing that impressive balance of attacking and defensive nous he still has today, and that, combined with the fact he’s still just 23, is probably why Xabi Alonso described him as someone with “enormous potential.”

With all that said, there is something the Cabinda-born monster has over the Gunners star: experience of winning the biggest trophies, as he has two Champions League titles and two La Liga titles under his belt.

Ultimately, while it won’t be easy, Chelsea should do what they can to sign Camavinga, as he could become their own Rice.

Maresca can fix Caicedo blow by unleashing Chelsea's "one-man machine"

The hugely promising Chelsea gem could be the perfect solution for Enzo Maresca’s Caicedo blow.

ByJack Salveson Holmes Dec 1, 2025

The New York Yankees opted to bench Anthony Volpe for a few games as the young shortstop was mired in a slump. His stint on the bench appears to be reaching its end, however.

Manager Aaron Boone detailed the Yankees' plans at shortstop going forward, and made clear that the organization views Volpe as its starter at the position. Boone told reporters that Volpe would be back in the mix on Tuesday, meaning he'll be out of the lineup one last time for Monday's series opener against the Nationals.

"I view Anthony as our shortstop." Boone said, via Chris Kirschner of

Volpe has had his ups and downs this season. He leads the American League with 17 errors on defense, which trails only Elly De La Cruz across all of MLB. He's shown some power at the plate with 18 home runs, but his .208 batting average is a major concern, and his .674 OPS is both subpar and the best of his career.

Fans have long expressed their concerns over Volpe's development, but Boone made clear that the team continues to view the 24-year-old as its top shortstop. And with the team hoping to contend for a World Series, they'll need Volpe to be at his best.

Major League Baseball is the latest sports league to make a move in the never-ending streaming wars.

According to a new report from Andrew Marchand of , next year's Opening Day contest between the Yankees and Giants will stream exclusively on Netflix. The game is a standalone on March 25, and will formally kick off the 2026 season.

Said Opening Day game comes as part of a three-year deal between MLB and the streamer that not only gives Netflix the 2026 Home Run Derby, but also a piece of the league's special event regular-season games, such as the “Field of Dreams," "MLB at Rickwood Field" and the "MLB Speedway" games. They'll reportedly share these with NBC and Peacock, which are now the new home for Sunday Night Baseball.

"The exact figures for the MLB-Netflix and MLB-NBC/Peacock three-year deals are not yet known, but are expected to be in the $225 million to $250 million per season range," Marchand writes.

For now? We look forward to the 2025 MLB playoffs, which begin next Tuesday, Sept. 30, and won't be aired by a streaming service.