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Iker Muniain - Less impressive in loss Muniain created four chances and put two shots off target in 76 minutes of Friday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Muniain was still key to his team's attacking efforts but it seemed like the final play was lacking as he was also dispossessed four times, which tied for the team lead. All in all, his recent form is nothing to scoff at with two goals and 23 chances created from 28 crosses provided over the last five matches. This will be important to consider after the international break against Levante, which still hold the worst defensive record in the league.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Starts in loss Sancet took three shots (two on goal) during Friday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Sancet put in plenty of work during this game as he accumulated his seventh shot from his last two starts, but much of what he did seemed inefficient as he also routinely lost possession. Given the overall difficulties in his side's performance, Sancet's role isn't strong enough to ensure routine value. Up next is a trip to Levante, which hold the worst defensive record in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Mayberry: Halftime: Sixers 57, Bulls 47. This has been a... - The Athletic Halftime: Sixers 57, Bulls 47. This has been a rough first half for Nikola Vučević. He’s again struggling with his shooting touch, and he’s...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: Slow start for the Bulls and Sixers. After one... - The Athletic Slow start for the Bulls and Sixers. After one quarter, the Sixers lead the Bulls 22-21. Both teams shot less than 37 percent. Keep an eye o...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cádiz wins 1-0 at Bilbao to escape Spanish league drop zone

Cádiz has won 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao to move out of the Spanish league’s relegation zone on

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Fegan: SoxFest 2022 is canceled. In a team statement... - The Athletic SoxFest 2022 is canceled. In a team statement, White Sox cite COVID protocols for indoor settings making the normal SoxFest experience impos...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scott Powers: Fleury back in net. Strome and Gaudette in for... - The Athletic Fleury back in net. Strome and Gaudette in for Khaira and Reese Johnson and Beaudin for Stillman.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ansu Fati returns for Spain's decisive World Cup qualifiers

Spain coach Luis Enrique has called up Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati for the national team’s decisive World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Bilbao hosts Cadiz; Southampton plays Villa in PL

Athletic Bilbao hosts Cádiz aiming for a win that would keep it in touch with the Spanish league’s top-four spots

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oier Zarraga - Unavailable Friday Zarraga (strain) will be unavailable Friday, after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Zarraga will be unavailable Friday despite his return to training, while it's a disappointing outcome, it bodes well that he should be fully fit after the international break. He will look to return to the pitch Nov. 19, away to Levante.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Vivian - Out Friday Vivian (strain) is out for Friday's clash with Cadiz after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Vivian picked up the macular issue in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol, and hasn't trained since then. The defender will have two weeks off with the international break to recover and return to training. He will likely be replaced once more by Unai Nunez.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Asier Villalibre - Remains out Villalibre (hamstring) is out for Friday's clash with Cadiz after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Villalibre is out, as expected, after reaggravating his hamstring injury late in October. The forward will now have the international break to attempt to heal and return to full fitness.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yuri Berchiche - Remains out Berchiche (groin) is out for Friday's clash with Cadiz, as he isn't in the traveling squad.

Impact Berchiche isn't back in training yet so it comes as no surprise that he is still out. He underwent surgery in July and is still recovering, he should be considered out indefinitely until he makes a return to training.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona delegation fly to Qatar for Xavi talks Barcelona executives have flown to Qatar for talks with Xavi over the club’s managerial vacancy, The Athletic understands.Barcelona are stil...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Oier Zarraga - Returns to team training Zarraga (strain) has made a full return to team training, according to Athletic Club.

Impact Zarraga has made his return to team training, and is an option for Friday's match with Cadiz. There's no guarantee he will play or even make the squad, and he isn't a frequent addition in the starting XI, so this shouldn't change much for the lineup.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Powers: Kyle Beach's lawyer Susan Loggans said she met... - The Athletic Kyle Beach's lawyer Susan Loggans said she met with the Blackhawks for about an hour today. "The meeting was respectful & cordial but each s...

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Bears rankings on offense: 264.0 yards per game... - The Athletic Bears rankings on offense: 264.0 yards per game (32nd) 4.42 yards per play (32nd) 136.5 rush yards per game (5th) 4.55 yards per carry (10th...

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Bears rankings on 'D': 5.82 yards per play... - The Athletic Bears rankings on 'D': 5.82 yards per play allowed (24th) 125.0 rush yards per game (25th) 4.55 yards per carry (25th) 7.44 yards per pass (...

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: The Bulls made five 3s in their win against... - The Athletic The Bulls made five 3s in their win against Utah on Saturday. The Bulls have made four 3s in the first 2 1/2 minutes tonight at Boston.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mark Lazerus: Gary Bettman: "My first task was to deal with... - The Athletic Gary Bettman: "My first task was to deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. Whatever you concluded from what the witnesses said it’s clear that wh...

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Unai Simon - Concedes penalty in draw Simon conceded one penalty goal and made two saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Simon played well but it's always harder when facing a penalty shot from close range and he couldn't stop Alexander Isak's effort in the second half. With just three goals conceded in the last three matches and no losses in his last five, Simon and his defense have become one of the best units in the league. Up next is a visit from Cadiz, which have scored 11 goals in 12 matches.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Muniain - Saves game with free kick Muniain scored one goal from one shot and created six chances from five crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Muniain has scored twice in his last three starts, both of which have come from dead ball situations. In this game, he stole a point from his rival's grasp with a free kick that goalkeeper Alejandro Remiro fumbled into his own net late into stoppage time. As a result, Muniain continued what has been a successful run with two goals and 13 chances created over his last three matches. Up next is a visit from Cadiz, which have conceded the second-most goals in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Garcia - Takes four shots in draw Garcia logged four shots (two on goal) during 66 minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Garcia tied his season-high for shots taken in a single match but wasn't able to get past that point and spent much of the game absorbing the pressure of a physical derby contest. He's still scored twice in his last three starts and will next face Cadiz, which have conceded the second-most goals in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Takes three shots in draw Williams put three shots off target and created one chance during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Williams couldn't quite find the target but he remained a key part of the attack and constantly had the defense on edge whenever he was able to find space. While this was a much tougher and more physical matchup, up next is a visit from Cadiz, which have conceded the second-most goals in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE