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Monday's live transfer news Hello and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of today's transfer news.The transfer deadline has moved another week closer and a number of bi...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Atlético Madrid leads the list of title challengers in Spain

Atlético Madrid leads the list of challengers to traditional powerhouses Real Madrid and Barcelona after a disappointing season that followed its first Spanish league title in near...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Everton's Dobbin close to Derby loan move Everton youngster Lewis Dobbin is close to securing a loan move away, with Derby Country the clear favourites for his signature, The Athleti...

AUGUST 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

James Fegan: Reynaldo López said he's been managing back... - The Athletic Reynaldo López said he’s been managing back tightness throughout season, so he expected he could work through this recent flare up, but it w...

JULY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

England vs Germany live updates Hello, and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of the 2022 European Championship final between England and Germany. England have never won th...

JULY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

The Premiership is back – who wins? Who will be the surprise? And VAR... The Premiership is back for 2022-23. The Athletic's 'experts' have made their bold predictions for the season ahead...

JULY 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pac-12 commissioner address his conference's standing in realignment Two Pac-12 ADs told The Athletic on Friday they see no financial upside for their schools in joining the Big 12.

JULY 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

2022/2023 LEC Fixtures Round 1 null - The Athletic Full schedule for the 2022/2023 LEC season with a list of matchups, game times, TV channels, scores, and stadium information . Get the lates...

JULY 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NYC Point Gods: Swag, showmanship and charisma all on display in new documentary The Athletic spoke to several of the New York legends featured in the upcoming documentary about what makes NYC so special to basketball.

JULY 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Everton fans: Discuss the Dynamo Kyiv game with our Greg O'Keeffe Pose your questions now and The Athletic’s Everton writer Greg O’Keeffe will join in from Goodison Park a couple of hours before today’s fin...

JULY 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

An exercise in Orioles trading: Trying to make six deals at the deadline — and mostly failing I canvassed The Athletic writers to see if any thought the clubs they cover would be interested in players I viewed as Orioles trade chips.

JULY 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Julen Agirrezabala - Undergoes surgery Agirrezabala underwent successful surgery on a fractured metacarpal in his right hand, Athletic announced Thursday.

Impact Agirrezabala can still be pegged as the backup to Unai Simon even after this injury, but now Iago Herrerin is likely to be named to the bench for competitive matches.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers defender Calvin Bassey decides on Ajax move with deal close Rangers defender Calvin Bassey has chosen to join Ajax and the deal is expected to be completed in the next few days, The Athletic understan...

JULY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

FA to trial removal of heading at under-12 level and below The FA is to trial the removal of heading at all age groups under the age of 12, The Athletic understands. If the trial, which has been gran...

JULY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Julen Agirrezabala - Suffers metacarpal fracture Agirrezabala (hand) suffered a metacarpal fracture in training and will undergo surgery, Bilbao announced Tuesday.

Impact Agirrezabala suffered a metacarpal fracture and will undergo surgery on his hand, likely knocking him out of contention for the bench. The keeper is the clear back up behind Unai Simon so his absence shouldn't overly effect the Bilbao first team.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On Big Ten football, expansion and media rights The Athletic’s Big Ten reporters break down 10 big questions entering the conference's media days.

JULY 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Patrick Mooney: Cubs pitching prospect Brailyn Márquez... - The Athletic Cubs pitching prospect Brailyn Márquez underwent season-ending surgery last month, according to VP of player development Jared Banner. The t...

JULY 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Peru Nolaskoain - Suffers head injury in preseason Nolaskoain suffered a head injury during preseason training, his club announced July 23.

Impact Nolaskoain has had awful luck with injuries over the last two years but a stint on loan at Amorebieta in 2022 left him in a better place. Should he be fit when the season begins Aug. 15 against Mallorca, look to Nolaskoain as another option in defensive-midfield if he remains with the club.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yuri Berchiche - Sprains ankle in preseason Berhciche suffered a sprained right ankle during training, his club announced Jul 23.

Impact Berchiche started just 11 times in 14 appearances last season as he's had injury problems in the last couple of seasons. If he's not healthy by the Aug. 15 opener against Mallorca, Mikel Balenziaga would likely start at left-back until Berchiche is able to play.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fishbain: The Bears unveiled their alternate helmet, an... - The Athletic The Bears unveiled their alternate helmet, an orange helmet with a navy blue “C”, a white keyline and navy blue facemask. They will wear it...

JULY 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Just how important is pre-season? As footballers up and down the country prepare for 2022-23, The Athletic asks exactly how much does pre-season matter?

JULY 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Football, COVID-19 and why it has become a big talking point again With the World Cup just four months away, The Athletic looks at where football is at regarding the virus and why it is a big issue again

JULY 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

How did the ACC get here and what's its plan? Jim Phillips evaluates options The commissioner spoke to The Athletic about the ACC's TV deal and exploring the possibility of unequal revenue distribution.

JULY 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scott Powers: I'm on vacation this week, but I've obviously... - The Athletic I’m on vacation this week, but I’ve obviously been following Laz’s reporting on Eddie Olczyk. I’m shocked it got to this. I thought the Blac...

JULY 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

FA to trial removal of heading at under-12 level and below The Football Association (FA) is to trial the removal of heading at all age-groups under the age of 12, The Athletic understands.If the tria...

JULY 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM