In a season marred by high-profile injuries and COVID-19 opt-outs and positive tests, these understudies have filled in admirably for their counterparts and perhaps even earned permanent starting jobs.
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Reyna commits long-term future to Dortmund
USMNT international Giovanni Reyna has signed a new long-term contract with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund until 2025.
Mourinho’s first year with Tottenham showing signs of success
It’s been a year since Mourinho took charge, but his side is playing like it’s his second season.
For Arteta and Arsenal, the honeymoon may be over
After some initial highs, the lustre around Mikel Arteta at Arsenal has worn off a bit.
Liverpool still fuming over VAR chaos in Merseyside derby
Liverpool’s row with VAR shows no sign of ending, in this week’s Insider Notebook. PLUS: Barca fight to keep one of their rising stars at the club.
Hamilton loses trademark battle over name ‘Hamilton’
Lewis Hamilton has lost a three-year legal battle with a luxury Swiss watchmaker over the trademark to ‘Hamilton’.
Think catching a foul ball is hard? How 2020 taught us it’s even tougher than we thought
When a limited number of fans were allowed during the MLB playoffs, they faced far less competition for foul balls than ever before. So they snagged them all, right? Not even close.
The sports world reacts to Jeezy vs. Gucci Mane
Jeezy and Gucci Mane put on a rap battle for the ages, and the biggest stars in sports went to Twitter to show their love.
Seahawks fear TE Olsen suffered ruptured fascia
Seattle Seahawks TE Greg Olsen suffered an injury to the fascia in his left foot late in Thursday night’s 28-21 win over the Cardinals, and the team fears it is a rupture, coach Pete Carroll said.
Source: MLS reduces full-time workforce by 20 percent
MLS laid off 20 percent of its full-time workforce on Thursday, the latest sign of the pandemic’s impact.
