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Cristhian Stuani Boosts Girona European Dream With Late Betis Winner

Cristhian Stuani's last-gasp strike earned Girona an entertaining 3-2 win over Real Betis on Sunday, keeping the minnows on track for Champions League qualification. Michel Sanchez's side had fallen badly out of form after running leaders Real Madrid close in the title race for most of the season, but Stuani's goal clinched their third win in eight matches. Two David Lopez errors gifted Betis forward Willian Jose two goals to twice equalise goals from Girona forward Artem Dovbyk but veteran Uruguayan forward Stuani had the final say.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto sharp after rocky debut, but Dodgers lose - ESPN

LOS ANGELES — Yoshinobu Yamamoto's debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, on the heels of attaining the largest contract ever for a starting pitcher, lasted only one inning and saw him get charged with five earned runs, nearly a quarter of his total through an entire prior season in Japan. It followed two rough outings in spring training, casting early doubt on Yamamoto's ability to transition to the world's most advanced baseball league in the United States.

Oakland to present Athletics ownership with lease extension - ESPN

The city of Oakland will present Athletics ownership with an offer to extend the team's lease that includes a five-year contract with an opt-out after three years, as well as a requirement the team pays a $97 million «extension fee,» according to document obtained by ESPN and KGO-TV in San Francisco on Saturday.

Rhasidat Adeleke and team-mates scorch to 4x200m relay victory

Rhasidat Adeleke carried her breathtaking indoor form into her outdoor debut in 2024, with the Dubliner and three of her training partners running under the world record mark in the 4x200m relay at the Texas Relays meeting in Austin on Saturday.

Is there really a competitive advantage? Debate over trans athletes tests science and inclusion

Aria McGowan picks up a football and gingerly takes a couple of steps back before throwing it to a teammate down the field.

LSU's Kim Mulkey shrugs off piece released ahead of Sweet 16, profiling rifts during career: 'Haven't read it'

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Cubs place lefty Justin Steele on IL with hamstring strain - ESPN

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Justin Steele on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Saturday after their Opening Day starter was injured fielding a bunt against the Texas Rangers.

We’ve secured ‘top class’ games village for 15,000 Athletes – LOC

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for this year’s National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway 2024, may have scored a great mark, if its declaration of securing a 25,000 hostel accommodation for athletes at Babcock University for the Games is anything to go by.

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Cristhian Stuani Boosts Girona European Dream With Late Betis Winner

Yoshinobu Yamamoto sharp after rocky debut, but Dodgers lose - ESPN

Oakland to present Athletics ownership with lease extension - ESPN

Rhasidat Adeleke and team-mates scorch to 4x200m relay victory

Is there really a competitive advantage? Debate over trans athletes tests science and inclusion

LSU's Kim Mulkey shrugs off piece released ahead of Sweet 16, profiling rifts during career: 'Haven't read it'

Cubs place lefty Justin Steele on IL with hamstring strain - ESPN

We’ve secured ‘top class’ games village for 15,000 Athletes – LOC