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Why Chelsea and Manchester City’s WSL clash is not as season-defining as you think

Neither side have lost in the league yet but a more competitive division should take title race to the wireThere was a time when the games between the top three – traditionally Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal – were title-deciders. Where every point taken off a title rival was key. Such was the gap in investment and quality between those teams and the rest of the Women’s Super League, it was extremely rare that points would be dropped to teams outside that elite clique.As the WSL has grown in investment, profile and size, that narrative has started to shift a little. The investment gap is still large from the top to the bottom of the league. But increased investment among the best of the rest and even among those teams further down the table, as well as an increase in high-quality coaches with the tactical and technical vision to get more from players, is having an impact. Continue reading...

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Jaguars Sitting New Additions Jordan Davis, Jessie Bates III Against Titans

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jordan Davis and safety Jessie Bates III, both acquired via trades this week, won’t play at Tennessee on Sunday.

Ravens Reveal Lamar Jackson’s Broken And Dislocated Thumb, Recovery Timetable

The Ravens finally offered information on the state of Lamar Jackson's injury.

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Brewers Star Jake Bauers Reportedly Signs $58 Million Deal With AL East Team

The Boston Red Sox have reportedly signed former Milwaukee Brewers breakout star Jake Bauers to a $58 million deal.

McCullum backs Pietersen to help England after collapse on ‘trampoline’ pitch

England dismissed for just 131 in opening ODI in PerthMcCullum: ‘KP’s message will be measured but firm’ Brendon McCullum has backed Kevin Pietersen to help educate England’s batting lineup before the “­specialist mentor” he hired in the summer leaves the tour of Australia after Sunday’s second one-day ­international in Adelaide. The collapse to 131 all out for a seven-wicket defeat in Perth on Friday naturally brought back memories of the first Ashes Test 12 months ago. But more relevant is what it means should a similarly fast, bouncy surface – such as at the Wanderers in Johannesburg – be encountered during next year’s 50-over World Cup in southern Africa. Continue reading...