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Raul Garcia - Logs assist in win Garcia logged one assist from one chance created and took five shots (one on goal) during 69 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Garcia looked determined in his first start of the season but was also quite wasteful, missing the mark on multiple high quality chances throughout the match. Still, the injury to Iker Muniain (oblique) means that Garcia could play more going into the World Cup break. With one goal and one assist in his last three appearanes, Garcia appears full of confidence.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Scores in win Williams scored one goal from two shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Williams has scored twice in the last three matches, helping his team to a draw and a win when on target. With five goals in 12 starts, Williams remains on track for one of his best career seasons, so it's worth paying more attention when the matchup is right.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big 12 agrees to new deals with ESPN, Fox: Sources The Big 12 has reached new media rights agreements with Fox and ESPN, conference sources confirmed to The Athletic on Sunday. The six-year e...

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Oscar De Marcos - Comes off injured against Villarreal De Marcos was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Villarreal in the 28th minute after suffering an injury. He made a clearance and an interception in the match before being take...

Impact De Marcos has started all 12 of Athletic's La Liga matches this season, but his night ended early on Sunday due to injury. Inigo Lekue replaced him at right-back in the game and could continue in his place if necessary against Girona next week.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Herrera - On bench against Villarreal Herrera (thigh) made the bench for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Herrera ends up not missing a single league contest after suffering the injury early into Sunday's 4-0 loss to Barcelona. As he's no longer fit enough to start, Mikel Vesga and Oihan Sancet start as deeper midfielders while Raul Garcia takes over for Iker Muniain (oblique) in the attack.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Muniain - Out against Villarreal Muniain has suffered an injury to his oblique muscle in his left, an injury that will rule him out of Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Muniain was left on the bench for last Sunday's 4-0 defeat at Barcelona but now misses out due to injury. While he's out, Oihan Sancet might move into an attacking role if Raul Garcia doesn't get a chance to play. It's uncertain how long Muniain will be unavailable but there's only two more matches left before the break for the World Cup.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watford fans: Discuss the Wigan game with our writer Adam Leventhal Pose your questions now and The Athletic’s Watford reporter Adam Leventhal will join a couple of hours before kick-off, then discuss the per...

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brentford fans: Discuss the Wolves game Pose your questions now and The Athletic’s Brentford reporter Jay Harris will join a couple of hours before kick-off, then discuss the perfo...

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: Final: Spurs 129, Bulls 124. San Antonio made... - The Athletic Final: Spurs 129, Bulls 124. San Antonio made 16 of 38 3-pointers and had 37 assists on 46 field goals, shooting 53.5 percent. Several Bulls...

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bilbao start for 2023 Tour de France, race to test climbers

Next year’s Tour de France will start from the Basque Country in northern Spain

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ghana taps players in Europe for World Cup rebuild

Ghana has looked overseas to rebuild for the World Cup after an embarrassing African Cup showing

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darnell Mayberry: Final: Bulls 124, Pacers 109. It wasn't the... - The Athletic Final: Bulls 124, Pacers 109. It wasn’t the prettiest second half, but the Bulls’ second string continues to provide quality minutes. Zach L...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: Halftime: Bulls 76, Pacers 57. Great half by... - The Athletic Halftime: Bulls 76, Pacers 57. Great half by the Bulls. They have 19 assists on 26 field goals and have held Indiana to 42.6 percent shootin...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MLS considering overhaul of playoffs: Sources Major League Soccer is considering a massive change to its playoff format for 2023, club and league sources told The Athletic on Tuesday. Th...

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

West Brom confirm Corberan as new head coach West Bromwich Albion have confirmed the appointment of Carlos Corberan as their new head coach. The Athletic reported last week that the str...

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dani Garcia - Dealing with left hamstring injury Garcia suffered a grade II left hamstring injury, his club announced Monday.

Impact Garcia seems to have picked up a moderate grade to his injury, which means he could miss a couple of weeks at the least. He may not play again until 2023 as a result of the injury and until then, Mikel Vesga and Unai Vencedor can contribute in the midfield alongside Oihan Sancet.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Herrera - Muscle injury confirmed Herrera suffered a minor right thigh injury during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Barcelona, his club confirmed Monday.

Impact Herrera should miss Sunday's match against Villarreal but has a chance for the Nov. 4 trip to Girona given his injury is considered minor. Until then, Oihan Sancet, Mikel Vesga and Iker Muniain should return to the lineup as the midfield trio.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Mayberry: Final: Bulls 120, Celtics 102 It's only four... - The Athletic Final: Bulls 120, Celtics 102 It’s only four games, but after going 1-14 against the top four in the East last season the Bulls are 2-0 agai...

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Unai Simon - Concedes four in loss Simon conceded four goals and made three saves during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Simon seldom lets a result this poor happen more than once a season, though he also lost by four away to Barca last season. As the defense has shown some poor form in recent games, not all of the burden falls on Simon's shoulders and he should be able to get back on track before the World Cup.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Muniain - Left on bench in loss Muniain was left on the bench during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Muniain has seen his form suffer, creating just two chances and putting two shots off target in his last two starts. He's now tied for sixth in chances created across the league and has yet to record a single assist. As he's not the only one on his team showing inconsistency, give Muniain some time to get back on track.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Takes one shot in loss Williams put one shot off target during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Williams and the rest of his teammates struggled to get anything going during a dismal performance. With one goal from nine shots in his last four games, Williams still appears capable of finding the net but against lesser opponents for now.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Garcia - Suffers thigh injury in loss Garcia suffered a reported thigh injury during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Barcelona, according to Javier Beltran of AS.

Impact Garcia also managed to knee Gavi exceptionally hard in the groin during an otherwise difficult match for the visitors. Over his last three matches, Garcia has been a substitute and will likely be a doubt for Sunday's match against Villarreal. Should Garcia miss out, Mikel Vesga and Oihan Sancet should start together in midfield.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Herrera - Leaves early in loss Herrera was replaced after 21 minutes due to a muscular injury during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Barcelona, according to Javier Beltran of AS.

Impact Herrera was still on the field for two goals scored by the hosts before he was replaced. He made it two consecutive games in the starting lineup but should now be considered a doubt for Sunday's match against Villarreal, during which Oihan Sancet and Mikel Vesga could start together at the base of the midfield.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Robbins: Former lottery pick Kris Dunn is among the... - The Athletic Former lottery pick Kris Dunn is among the players on the Capital City Go-Go's training camp roster.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM