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Cal Raleigh made MLB history on Sunday by hitting his 49th home run this season and becoming the record-holder for most home runs hit in a single season by a catcher.

Well, Raleigh followed up one historic game with another on Monday as he crushed his 50th homer of the year. With this home run, he joined two MLB legends in two separate records.

Raleigh is now just the second Mariners player in franchise history to record 50 or more home runs in a single season, joining Ken Griffey Jr. on the short list. Griffey logged 56 home runs in both the 1997 and '98 seasons with Seattle. Raleigh could be on his way to reaching, or surpassing, that Mariners record held by Griffey for nearly three decades.

Additionally, Raleigh is now just the second switch hitter in MLB history to record 50 or more home runs in a single season, joining Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle, per Mariners PR. The late MLB legend has remained the only switch hitter ever to hit this milestone since he did so in both 1956 and '61—that was until Monday night when Raleigh hit this mark. Mantle hit 52 homers in '56 and 54 in '61, so Raleigh could surpass both of Mantle's home run numbers in a single season.

There's still about a month left of the MLB regular season. Let's see what other history Raleigh makes.

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O Corinthians foi derrotado pelo Botafogo na noite deste sábado (1º), por 1 a 0, na Neo Química Arena, pela sétima rodada do Brasileirão, e foi parar na zona de rebaixamento. Júnior Santos marcou o único gol da partida, que garantiu a liderança provisória ao time carioca, que foi a 13 pontos, enquanto o Timão tem apenas cinco.

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7ª RODADA – CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO
🗓️ Data e horário: sábado, 1ºde junho de 2024, às 21h (de Brasília);
📍 Local: Neo Química Arena, em São Paulo (SP);
🟨 Árbitro: Anderson Daronco;
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CORINTHIANS (Técnico: António Oliveira)
Carlos Miguel; Matheuzinho, Félix Torres, Cacá e Hugo; Raniele, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, Igor Coronado; Wesley, Yuri Alberto.

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John; Damián Suárez, Lucas Halter, Bastos, Cuiabano; Danilo Barbosa, Marlon Freitas, Tchê Tchê e Luiz Henrique; Júnior Santos e Savarino.

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Chelsea legend John Terry has made a huge claim about star left-back Marc Cucurella after his masterclass against Barcelona and Lamine Yamal in the Champions League.

Chelsea thrash Barcelona as Marc Cucurella shines

Cucurella delivered the performance of his Chelsea career on Tuesday night, completely neutralizing Barça’s sensation Yamal as the Blues cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.

While another teenage sensation, Estevao, grabbed all the headlines with his spectacular solo goal, it was Cucurella’s disciplined defensive work that provided the foundation for Chelsea’s dominant display against the Spanish champions.

The left-back’s ability to lock down his international teammate proved instrumental in suffocating Barcelona’s primary attacking threat throughout the ninety minutes, with Cucurella earning a deserved player of the match award.

Yamal, who finished second in the recent Ballon d’Or voting, endured one of the most frustrating evenings of his early career to date as Cucurella shadowed his every movement.

The Chelsea defender repeatedly intercepted passes intended for the teenage prodigy and forced him into ineffective wide areas where he posed minimal threat, with Cucurella continuing to make his previous doubters look pretty silly.

Beyond his defensive responsibilities, Cucurella contributed going forward too — providing an outlet down the left channel and delivering dangerous crosses into Barca’s penalty area. His energy and work rate exemplified the intensity Chelsea brought to the contest, setting the tone for teammates to follow.

The 27-year-old, who has been a standout performer for both Enzo Maresca’s side and Spain over these last two seasons, was also awarded a secret contract extension in August to reflect his star player status, according to Fabrizio Romano this week.

Now, Terry has had his say on the former Brighton star in a statement of real praise.

John Terry makes big Marc Cucurella claim after Chelsea masterclass

Speaking on Wednesday, Terry branded Cucurella as one of the best left-backs in the world right now and everything he wants to see in a Chelsea player.

Right now, there is no question that he is one of Chelsea’s most important players, but a time will come when the club must replace him considering he one day wants to return to play in Spain.

According to some reports, Chelsea already have a succession plan in mind.

Journalist Simon Phillips reported earlier this week that Chelsea are trying to convince Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly to join them as a long-term replacement for Cucurella, but for now, the Hale End sensation isn’t keen on going anywhere.

The original Estevao: Chelsea lead race to sign "best player in the world"

Chelsea could sign the original Estevao for a mega-money fee.

ByJack Salveson Holmes Nov 28, 2025

It’s been a confusing month or so for Chelsea fans.

One week, the Blues are beating Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur, and then the next, they’re losing to Sunderland or dropping points against Qarabağ.

However, while Enzo Maresca’s side are far from consistent at the moment, it is full of sensational talent.

In fact, there is at least one player who feels destined to become one of the best in the world, alongside Cole Palmer.

Chelsea's world-class stars

While it doesn’t feel like it at the moment, Chelsea are blessed with several players who could become some of the very best in the world in their position, if they aren’t already there.

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For example, while Moises Caicedo had a slow start to life in West London, he is now one of, if not the best six, in the Premier League.

The Ecuadorian is a monster when it comes to winning the ball back, has an underrated range of passing and can score his fair share of bangers.

Another star who is arguably the best in his position in the league is Reece James.

The Cobham gem is no longer suffering from injury after injury and, as a result, has been able to show the full extent of his exceptional ability on a consistent basis.

For example, in addition to being rock solid at the back, he is a genuine attacking threat due to both his impressive passing range and ball-striking ability.

Finally, while he’s out injured at the moment, Palmer is without doubt on his way to becoming one of the best players in the world.

He is the one who makes the Blues’ attack click, and in just 101 appearances for the club has already racked up a tally of 45 goals and 29 assists.

With all that said, there is another young Chelsea star who looks like he could be following in Palmer’s footsteps.

The Chelsea star on track to be one of the best in the world

While there are several exciting youngsters at Chelsea, like Jorrel Hato, Jamie Gittens, and even Alejandro Garnacho, the one who seems destined for the very top is, of course, Estevao.

The highly promising Brazilian gem was signed by Chelsea last year, but due to regulations surrounding players under 18, he was unable to join the club until this season.

However, it looks like that extra year in his homeland has done him the world of good, as so far this season, he has looked every bit the “future Ballon d’Or winner” respected analyst Ben Mattinson described him as.

For example, he was arguably the Blues’ most exciting player in pre-season and injected some real life into the side when he came on in the season opener against Crystal Palace.

Then, when Palmer picked up an injury ahead of the West Ham game, Maresaca handed the youngster his first competitive start, and he looked incredible.

The Franca-born gem was running rings around the East Londoners and even picked up his first assist after a mazy run.

Amazingly, his first goal for the club came in that incredible 2-1 win over Liverpool last month.

He then quickly followed that up with a goal against Ajax in the Champions League and another against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the League Cup.

As if he hadn’t already made his mark on the team, he then scored his second UCL goal against Qarabağ.

In doing so, he became the first South American 18 or under to score in consecutive Champions League matches.

Ultimately, while it is still so early in his career, it certainly feels like Estevao is on the same trajectory as Palmer and will soon join him as one of the best players in the world.

Big-money Chelsea flop is fast becoming their new Danny Drinkwater

Chelsea have a new Danny Drinkwater on their books.

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Jack Salveson Holmes

Nov 7, 2025

Over the last couple of years, Manchester United have shifted their focus in the transfer market to landing young talents who can make an immediate and long-term impact at the club.

Such a strategy may prove to be a risky one, but the benefits massively outweigh the negatives, with the huge development and room for profit no doubt a real contributing factor.

Leny Yoro joined the Red Devils in a £52m deal from Lille last summer, with the Frenchman seen as a huge addition for the backline in their attempts for Premier League glory.

At just 20, he’s racked up nearly half a century of appearances at Old Trafford and is likely to remain a key member of Ruben Amorim’s squad for the foreseeable future.

However, with January rapidly on the horizon, the hierarchy look set to make yet more additions, which could see numerous other youngsters take the jump to move to Manchester.

Man Utd’s hunt for new additions in January

Elliot Anderson is the player who has mostly been linked with a move to join United this winter, with the 23-year-old seen as the club’s marquee addition for the upcoming window.

However, his potential move to Old Trafford would likely be a club-record one for Amorim’s men, as current employers Nottingham Forest are currently demanding £100m for his signature.

Such a price tag is to be expected given his recent rise, which has seen him cement himself as a regular starter in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad in 2025.

However, he’s not the only youngster in their sights, with AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit another talent the hierarchy are considering, according to CaughtOffside.

Their report states that the Red Devils have already reached out to the Dutch outfit over a move for the 19-year-old star, with a £25m price tag currently being mooted for his services.

The article also claims that local rivals Liverpool are also interested in a move for the teenager, but it remains to be seen where the player himself would prefer to move.

How Smit compares to Scott McTominay

United’s academy setup has often produced numerous top-level talents, with midfielder Scott McTominay just one player who has placed himself in that bracket.

The Scottish international rose through the ranks at Old Trafford, before making himself known to the supporters in the first team ranks – subsequently racking up a total of 255 appearances for the club.

However, last summer, the hierarchy decided it was best to move him on and cash in on his services, with the club offloading him to Napoli in a deal worth a reported £25m.

Such a decision has massively backfired, with the midfielder scoring 13 times in all competitions last season, resulting in the 28-year-old winning the Serie A MVP award for 2024/25.

He’s carried his phenomenal form into his international career as of late, even scoring a remarkable bicycle kick against Denmark this week to secure Scotland’s place at the 2026 World Cup.

His move away from Old Trafford has made him an elite-level talent, but the club could be about to land their next version of the star with a move for Smit in the coming months.

The Dutch youngster has also made a name for himself in recent months, as he’s already registered six combined goals and assists in his 19 appearances across all competitions.

He’s become a box-crashing midfielder who likes to pop up with a goal or an assist, something which McTominay has done excellently since his transfer away from his boyhood club.

Smit, who possesses “superstar potential” according to Ben Mattinson, has also completed 88% of the passes he’s attempted – resulting in 2.1 chances created per 90 this campaign.

Games played

19

Goals & assists

6

Pass accuracy

88%

Chances created

2.1

Successful dribbles

1.2

Dribble success

50%

Recoveries made

6.3

Tackles in final third

0.9

Other figures, such as 1.2 successful dribbles per 90 and a 50% dribble success rate, further showcase his talent in possession, which makes him a huge threat in attacking areas.

Out of possession, the youngster has also thrived, subsequently making 6.3 recoveries per 90 and 0.9 tackles per 90 in the final third of the pitch – numbers which could add a new dimension to Amorim’s side.

£25m for a youngster with Smit’s quality and potential is an excellent deal, but the Red Devils board will need to act quickly to avoid missing out to Liverpool.

If he can replicate McTominay’s incredible nouse for goals and assists within the final third, it would be a phenomenal piece of business that could take the club to the next level in the years ahead.

Next Carrick: Man Utd want to sign "one of the best CMs in the PL" for £60m

Man United could enhance the quality of their midfield with the signing of another Michael Carrick.

ByJoe Nuttall Nov 19, 2025

Mohammed Siraj’s animated reaction after dismissing Ben Duckett, which included a bump of bodies as the batter walked back, has earned him a 15% match-fee fine as well as a demerit point – his second in a 24-month period.Tempers had flared on the third evening of the ongoing third Test at Lord’s when the Indians appeared aggrieved at Duckett’s opening partner Zak Crawley’s attempts at what they felt was time-wasting. Duckett fell pulling Siraj to mid-on fifth over of the fourth morning, and Siraj’s celebrations including a few roars, staring and shouting in Duckett’s direction, and, as they got close to one another, a brush of bodies. And ICC statement spelt it out, saying, “After the dismissal, Siraj celebrated close to the batter in his follow-through and made contact as Duckett began his walk back to the Lord’s long room”.That meant a breach of Article 2.5 of the ICC’s code of conduct for international players, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal”.

تحدث أندرو روبرتسون، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ليفربول عن فوز فريقه على ريال مدريد في المباراة التي جمعتهما ضمن منافسات دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وواجه ريال مدريد نظيره ليفربول مساء أمس، الثلاثاء، في الجولة الرابعة من مرحلة الدوري لبطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، على ملعب “آنفيلد”.

واستطاع ليفربول أن يحقق فوزًا غاليًا على ريال مدريد بهدف نظيف سجله أليكسيس ماك أليستر بضربة رأس رائعة سكنت شباك الحارس كورتوا الذي ظهرر بمستوى مميز ورائع للغاية في المباراة.

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كان آنفيلد في مباراة الأمس مليئًا بالحماس وهتافات جماهير الريدز خلقت طقسًا مختلفًا وفريدًا من نوعه خلال المباراة، وظهر ذلك في أداء لاعبي الفريقين سواء تألق ليفربول أو ظهور ريال مدريد بأداء هزيل للغاية.

وقال روبرتسون في تصريحات عبر الموقع الرسمي لـ”يويفا”: “أنا سعيد جدًا، الأمر يتعلق بمحاولة استعادة هذا الثبات في المستوى وهذه الروح، أعتقد أننا كنا جميعًا حاضرين في المباراة، كان حارس مرماهم رائعًا لكنها كانت ليلة ممتعة وحصدنا ثلاث نقاط ثمينة”.

وعن تألق برادلي: “أعتقد أنه لعب بشكل رائع، إنه موهبة استثنائية، ينسى الناس أحيانًا أنه صغير في السن، الأمر يتعلق بتقديم هذه الموهبة باستمرار، لطالما كان يمتلك هذا النوع من الأداء، كان جيدًا ضد ريال مدريد الموسم الماضي لكنني أعتقد أنه كان أفضل في مباراة هذا الموسم”.

وأتم: “صوت الجماهير كان مذهلًا للغاية، أعتقد أنه بعد هدفنا مباشرة عندما كان فلوريان على الأرض، ارتفع صوت المدرجات بشكل لا يُصدق”.

It’s tough to be KL Rahul sometimes.Over the years, he has faced criticism for his strike rate in T20 cricket and it was once again a talking point when he scored an unbeaten 112 off 65 balls in a losing cause against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday. Despite a slow start from Delhi Capitals (DC), where they scored just 28 for 1 in the first five overs, Rahul ensured the team almost had 200. But it wasn’t enough as B Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill chased down the target with ease and took GT to the playoffs.Rahul scored his century in 60 balls on Sunday, and his 112 not out came at a strike rate of 172.30. He has been striking at 148.04 in IPL 2025, having accumulated 493 runs in 12 innings. In terms of his strike rate, he hasn’t done better since IPL 2018, when he went at 158.41 in scoring 659 in 14 matches.The criticism hasn’t gone down well with Tom Moody.Related

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“I always find the criticism around KL Rahul quite extraordinary,” Moody said on ESPNcricinfo’s Time Out. “I think he’s a lot better player than a lot of people give him credit for. And the way I look at this innings, I think it’s an outstanding innings. And yeah, look, it’ll depend who wins the game to whether he’s, you know, the Player of the Match or not. But the way I look at this and I look at the batting card, what’s let them down and not reaching that 220 is the other batters that were in only struck at 150. On a [batting-friendly] surface, you want impact.”When you’ve got someone in there that’s anchoring, that’s building the total, your role when you come in is to impact the game – 30 off ten balls, those types of innings, that suddenly take you to that 220. Instead of pointing the finger at the same person, I think it’s the other way around.”At the end of ten overs, DC were 81 for 1 with Rahul on 56 off 38 balls. However, between 15 and 18, Rahul faced a total of only six balls with Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs at the other end facing more of the bowling. This, Moody felt, made him lose a bit of momentum.”The team had the opportunity to get it to 220. The team didn’t do that,” Moody said. “This is not an individual sport. This is a team sport. And that’s where the communication around who’s coming in and the communication when you’re out there: ‘okay, we need to target two boundaries at the beginning of this over; let’s make this a big over’, that type of conversations.”To me, they just lay idle a little bit in that middle [period]. And also, we’ve got to recognise KL Rahul, I believe, only faced four [six] balls in a period of four overs in the middle of that. So therefore, you know, he lost a bit of his rhythm as well.”

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O apoio da torcida do Botafogo pode ficar ainda maior no domingo (30). Durante o evento de lançamento da nova linha de uniformes do Glorioso, havia uma estrutura de metal separando no Setor Sul do Estádio Nilton Santos. O objetivo é abrir espaço para que mais torcedores botafoguenses ocupem as arquibancadas. A novidade pode surgir nesta sexta-feira (28).

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O Lance! apurou que a divisória foi colocada para adequar a expectativa de torcedores do Coxa que pretendem assistir à partida do Niltão. Ainda não foi definida a carga “extra” de bilhetes que será aberta para a torcida do Glorioso.

Esta medida pode se estender para outros jogos nos quais o Alvinegro mandar no Nilton Santos.

Os ingressos para torcedores do Botafogo estão esgotados desde a última quarta-feira (26). Após sócios terem adquirido parte dos bilhetes, o restante foi garantido na primeira 1h30 de vendas.

Em entrevista coletiva no lançamento da linha de uniformes do Glorioso, o lateral-esquerdo Marçal mostrou entusiasmo com o apoio dos torcedores.

– É muito importante. O torcedor é nosso décimo-segundo jogador, a torcida tem feito uma festa maravilhosa em casa e também fora tem nos ajudado muito. Espero que eles venham todos, que não fique nenhum espacinho aí para que a gente possa contar com esse décimo-segundo jogador. A torcida tem nos ajudado muito, o que está acontecendo dentro ou fora é a nossa torcida – destacou,.

O Botafogo encara o Coritiba no domingo (30), às 16h, no Nilton Santos.