Ange Postecoglou said VAR is “diminishing the authority” of referees after Tottenham’s 4-1 home defeat to Chelsea featured nine separate checks leading to 21 minutes of added time.
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Nuggets’ Murray (hamstring strain) to miss time
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray will miss extended time due to a right hamstring strain.
Champions Seager, Semien finalists for AL’s MVP
Two of the World Series champion Texas Rangers — shortstop Corey Seager and second baseman Marcus Semien — are finalists for the American League Most Valuable Player award alongside Shohei Ohtani, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced.
Transfer Talk: Inter, Bayern, Milan all tracking Ouedraogo
Germany’s next breakout star, Schalke teenager Assan Ouedraogo, is courting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Lawsuit: Guns a common sight within NMSU team
Two former New Mexico State players and a student manager filed a lawsuit Monday saying their teammates frequently brought guns into the locker room where they sexually assaulted players as a way of ensuring everyone on the team remained “humble.”
Sources: Ohtani among 7 to get qualifying offer
Seven of Major League Baseball’s most highly sought-after free agents were extended qualifying offers ahead of Monday’s deadline.
As Tottenham-Chelsea descended into chaos, Spurs’ commitment to ‘Angeball’ was unwavering
Tottenham’s commitment to “Angeball” is absolute, no matter what mayhem comes — and Monday’s wild meeting with Chelsea was a big test of that.
Swiatek back as world No. 1 with WTA Finals win
Iga Swiatek earned her first WTA Finals title and the year-end No. 1 ranking by overwhelming Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-0 on Monday in the latest in a series of dominant performances.
Sources: Blazers’ Williams requires knee surgery
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams needs surgery on his right knee and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period of time, sources told ESPN.
Big Ten informs Michigan discipline is a possibility
The Big Ten has formally notified Michigan that it could be facing disciplinary action from the league, a step required by the league’s bylaws in the event it becomes clear that a school might face punishment.
