DECEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ATHLETIC 6-5-3 · 5TH IN LALIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
6-5-3 · 5TH IN LALIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
Darnell Mayberry: After three: Heat 86, Bulls 70. Nikola Vučević... - The Athletic After three: Heat 86, Bulls 70. Nikola Vučević is struggling big time, and his nightmarish start to this season continues. Vučević has 10 po...
Sevilla wins at Bilbao 1-0 to pressure Madrid before derby
Sevilla has won at Athletic Bilbao 1-0 to trim Real Madrid's lead of the Spanish league to five pointsDECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Liverpool faces Villa; Lewandowski eyes record
Steven Gerrard will get a warm welcome at Anfield when he returns as Aston Villa manager but Liverpool has a chance to claim the English Premier League lead with a victoryDECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spanish clubs ratify investment plan, without Madrid, Barca
A large majority of Spain's soccer clubs have ratified an investment plan with a private equity CVC firm to inject 1.9 billion euros ($2.1 billion) into the competitions, although...DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mark Lazerus: Derek King on scratching Strome: "You can't... - The Athletic Derek King on scratching Strome: "You can’t base everything on points, right? It’s the trust factor. When we’re late in the game and I need...
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darnell Mayberry: The Bulls have announced they have signed... - The Athletic The Bulls have announced they have signed Stanley Johnson to a 10-day contract. Johnson, 25, played with the Bulls in this year’s training c...
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Atlético can rekindle hopes of another title at Real Madrid
Atlético Madrid has a chance rekindle its bid to win a second straight Spanish league titleDECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darnell Mayberry: Nikola Vučević after his 18-point, 8-of-23... - The Athletic Nikola Vučević after his 18-point, 8-of-23 shooting night: “My shot feels normal. It feels the way it always has. But for whatever reason I...
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darnell Mayberry: Final: Cavs 115, Bulls 92. Just not a good... - The Athletic Final: Cavs 115, Bulls 92. Just not a good night for the Bulls, who are down six players but also didn't bring nearly enough energy tonight....
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darnell Mayberry: After three: Cavs 82, Bulls 66. Nikola Vučević... - The Athletic After three: Cavs 82, Bulls 66. Nikola Vučević is struggling mightily against the Cavs' length and athleticism, as well as missing some pret...
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darnell Mayberry: Halftime: Cavs 52, Bulls 43. It's been an... - The Athletic Halftime: Cavs 52, Bulls 43. It's been an understandably rough first half for the shorthanded Bulls, who are missing six players due to inju...
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sports business mailbag: Submit your questions on TV, streaming, cards and collectibles and more Send in your sports business questions for The Athletic’s Bill Shea and check back for answers in his next mailbag next week.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mitch Sherman: Donovan Raiola is officially in for Nebraska as... - The Athletic Donovan Raiola is officially in for Nebraska as offensive line coach. He’s the brother of former Nebraska All-America center Dominic Raiola....
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Unai Simon - Keeps clean sheet in draw Simon kept a clean sheet with five saves made during Monday's scoreless draw with Getafe.
Impact Simon saved his team on multiple occasions as they earned a point on the road when their talent should do more to earn them three. As that hasn't been the case lately, Simon has made 11 saves in his last two starts while conceding just one goal. This record will be tested in the next match against Sevilla, which have scored the fourth-most goals in La Liga.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yeray Alvarez - Keeps clean sheet in draw Alvarez kept a clean sheet with two interceptions made during Monday's scoreless draw with Getafe.
Impact Alvarez has been exceptionally busy in recent weeks based on the struggles of the attack and he has goalkeeper Unai Simon to thank for another scoreless game. With the next match coming against Lucas Ocampos and Sevilla, Alvarez will need to remain on his toes.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unai Vencedor - Logs eight crosses in draw Vencedor created one chance from eight crosses (one accurate) and put one shot off target during Monday's scoreless draw with Getafe.
Impact Vencedor also made four interceptions during the match. His reputation as a defensive player could be changing based on recent performances as he's logged 13 crosses and four shots over his last three starts. It will be interesting to see if he keeps up the pace against Sevilla, which are tied for the fifth-most shots conceded to midfielders in the league.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Williams - Takes one shot in draw Williams put one shot on target during Monday's scoreless draw with Getafe.
Impact Williams has taken five shots over his last two starts but only one effort has been put on goal and he's often struggled to make space for easier attempts. With the next match bringing a visit from Sevilla, Williams will face a defense that's tied with his own side for the fewest goals conceded in La Liga so far.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Darnell Mayberry: Final: Bulls 109, Nuggets 97. The Bulls sweep... - The Athletic Final: Bulls 109, Nuggets 97. The Bulls sweep the two-game series with the Nuggets, notching another impressive, shorthanded victory. Ayo Do...
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darnell Mayberry: Halftime: Nuggets 49, Bulls 46. The Bulls are... - The Athletic Halftime: Nuggets 49, Bulls 46. The Bulls are fortunate to be this close after an understandably disjointed half in which they shot just 36...
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Getafe extends Athletic's winless streak in Spanish league
Athletic Bilbao’s run without a win in the Spanish league has reached seven consecutive matches after a 0-0 draw at relegation-threatened GetafeDECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jayson Stark: A couple of cool Minnie Minoso tidbits from my... - The Athletic A couple of cool Minnie Minoso tidbits from my Stark Truth book: Only player to get a hit in the 1970s, even though he’d already appeared on...
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Goldman: I'm beyond excited to join The Athletic full-time, covering the Rangers, Devils, analytics and more Shayna Goldman will cover the Devils for The Athletic, as well as stories on leaguewide analytics and continued Rangers contributions.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Yuri Berchiche - Missing Monday's matchup Berchiche (groin) will not be in the squad to face Getafe on Monday.
Impact Berchiche has yet to get onto the pitch this season, so his continued absence shouldn't come as a surprise. Still, the defender has begun training with the squad and could be in contention once given the green light to resume playing.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dani Vivian - Remains sidelined Monday Vivian (groin) will miss out versus Getafe on Monday.
Impact Despite returning to the training pitch, it appears Monday's matchup comes too soon for Vivian, who will miss his sixth straight contest. Considering the defender has featured in all nine of his appearances for the club, he should be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI once given the all-clear.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Benitez under pressure as Everton welcomes Arsenal
After a thrashing by his former club in the Merseyside derby, Everton manager Rafa Benitez is under increasing pressure heading into a home match against Arsenal that wraps up the...DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
