Aaron Judge Explains Why He Opted Not to Compete in 2025 Home Run Derby

MLB's two biggest stars and reigning MVPs, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, notably did not compete in the Home Run Derby on Monday night. Though Judge and Ohtani finished as MLB's leaders in home runs last season, and rank top-three in long balls so far this season, neither have competed in the Derby in the last few years.

Ohtani, who did compete in the Home Run Derby in 2021, said recently that it would be "pretty difficult" for him to participate because of the current rules, which can be physically demanding due to the amount of swings.

Judge, who won the Derby as a rookie in 2017, was asked why he and several top stars don't compete in the Home Run Derby. Judge initially joked in response, "I already did it, I don't know what else you want from me. I already did it, so I think it's time for somebody else to do their thing and have fun with it."

Judge did go on to say he likes that the current trend allows lesser-known players to have an opportunity to shine on the national stage.

"It's tough to say. I love seeing new faces in the game go out there and do their thing, especially getting to see Oneil Cruz go out there and hit one out of the stadium, I thought that was pretty special for baseball and special for fans," Judge said. "I'm looking forward to stuff like that every year, having someone new go out there and put a show on for the league."

Pirates star Oneil Cruz was the standout example on Monday. Though not an All-Star, he got the chance to compete in the Derby and made a strong impression as he hit a 513-foot home run out of the stadium. Though breakout star and Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh won the Home Run Derby, the competition allows players like Cruz to make greater names for themselves.

Middlesbrough now leading race to sign int'l star who scored vs England

Middlesbrough are already working on Kim Hellberg’s first signing and are now reportedly in pole position to sign a Ligue 1 winger for their new manager.

Hellberg: Championship promotion is the "clear aim"

After hijacking Swansea City’s move, Middlesbrough unveiled Hellberg earlier this week and watched on as their new manager instantly set his sights on promotion to the Premier League. The 37-year-old will be desperate to simply pick up where Rob Edwards left off and secure a win on his debut against Derby County this weekend.

Speaking to reporters for the first time, Hellberg outlined his Premier League ambition, saying: “To get to the Premier League, that’s the clear aim,” said Hellberg in his first press conference. “If it’s this year or next year, it is of course difficult to say.

“It’s an opportunity when you’re in this position, to aim for it and to work as hard as possible to get into that spot that gets you to the Premier League. That’s nothing to hide from.”

It is, of course, easier said than done to achieve promotion from the Championship, but Boro have certainly put themselves in a strong position to do exactly that.

Despite defeat against Coventry City late on in midweek, those in Riverside only sit third on goal difference and could move into the automatic promotion place if results go their way this weekend.

Meanwhile, when it comes to the playoffs, Boro have given themselves a four-point gap inside the top six. Everything is set up for Hellberg to make a promotion charge, before potentially welcoming his first arrival at the club in 2026.

Middlesbrough in pole position to sign Cheikh Sabaly

According to Africa Foot and relayed by Sport Witness, Middlesbrough are now in pole position to sign Cheikh Sabaly from FC Metz in 2026. The winger is set to become a free agent next summer and has also attracted the interest of Southampton, but it is Boro who are currently most likely to seal a bargain deal.

The Senegal international is certainly talented and England fans saw that talent for themselves back in June, when he scored in a stunning 3-1 victory for his country against Thomas Tuchel’s men.

Now, Sabaly could get the chance to become the star of the show every week in England, courtesy of Boro. Whether the promotion contenders wait until the winger is a free agent to make their move is the big question.

In Ligue 2 last season, Sabaly scored 15 goals and provided four assists. Whilst he has struggled to make the same mark in Ligue 1, there’s every chance he would rediscover his best form in the Championship.

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Bad Bunny Has Foul Ball Fall Right Into His Lap at Yankee Stadium

The Yankees were able to mount a rally to avoid elimination at the hands of the Blue Jays on Tuesday night in the Bronx, setting up another win-or-go-home situation for themselves in Game 4. Aaron Judge played likely hero among several and it's possible momentum has shifted.

Bad Bunny, who was recently announced as the halftime entertainment for the upcoming Super Bowl, had little to do with the final score but briefly became the main character once again when a foul ball drifted over to his incredibly good seat right behind home plate.

Mr. Bunny didn't exactly stick his nose in there to make a play on the pop-up but the fan seated behind him failed to make the play and a lucky souvenir hopped right into the artist's real estate.

Baseball historians may remember that Bad Bunny was a participant in the 2022 All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium.

They say the ball finds you in this sport and in this case, with all the headlines surrounding his Super Bowl nod and a fresh off hosting , perhaps we shouldn't be surprised that this guy got involved.

أول تعليق من فينيسيوس جونيور بعد فوز ريال مدريد على بلباو في الدوري الإسباني

علق الدولي البرازيلي فينيسيوس جونيور، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ريال مدريد حول فوز فريقه أمام أتلتيك بلباو ضمن منافسات الدوري الإسباني.

وحقق الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ريال مدريد، فوزًا مهمًا على حساب أتلتيك بلباو، بثلاثية نظيفة، في المباراة التي جمعتهما ضمن منافسات الدوري الإسباني.

وواجه ريال مدريد نظيره أتلتيك بلباو، مساء اليوم، الأربعاء، في إطار منافسات الجولة 19 المقدمة من بطولة الدوري الإسباني.

واستضاف ملعب “سان ماميس” مباراة ريال مدريد بقيادة تشابي ألونسو وأتلتيك بلباو، في الجولة الاستثنائية من “لا ليجا”.

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بتلك النتيجة، رفع ريال مدريد رصيده إلى النقطة 36 في المركز الثاني بجدول ترتيب الدوري الإسباني، بفارق نقطة وحيدة عن برشلونة المتصدر.

ونشر فينيسيوس جونيور، صورة له عبر حسابه الشخصي الرسمي على موقع التواصل الاجتماعي “انستجرام” وعلق عليها: “هذا ريال مدريد”.

وأكمل: “الأهداف ستعود، نراكم في ملعبنا يوم الأحد.. هلا مدريد”، كما علق على هذه الصورة كلًا من كيليان مبابي وكاريراس وهويسن زملائه في الفريق.

Rockies Reach New Lows After Giving Up Run to Orioles in Most Humiliating Fashion

The Colorado Rockies aren't the most talented team in MLB, but it's the self-inflicted wounds that truly separate this team from the rest of the league's bottom feeders.

A prime example of that could be seen Sunday, late into the Rockies' 5–1 loss to the Orioles at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Jaden Hill was on the mound in the eighth inning with a runner on second base when a pitch got away from him and reached the backstop.

Hill was frustrated with his lack of control and lost focus on the game while catcher Austin Nola corralled the wild pitch. Amid his frustrations, Hill failed to pay attention to Gunnar Henderson who had moved over to third base on the wild pitch, and he didn't notice the Orioles' shortstop break for home plate until it was too late.

Because of Hill's lack of focus and effort, Henderson was able to score from second on the passed ball in what was truly a humbling and embarrassing display from Colorado.

It's moments like those that perfectly sum up what has led the Rockies to a 27-78 record and one of the worst seasons in recent memory.

Nicolas Jackson already forced into Chelsea return after failing to meet clause during Bayern Munich loan

Nicolas Jackson will return to Stamford Bridge at the end of his loan spell at Bayern Munich, as it is impossible for the Chelsea striker to reach the requisite number of appearances to trigger the obligation to buy clause in his deal. The 24-year-old joined the German champions this summer on a year-long loan, after forcing his way out of the west London club.

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    Jackson automatic permanent deal impossible

    The Senegalese striker joined the German champions on a year-long deal for an initial fee of £14.2m at the end of the summer transfer window. A further fee of £56.2m, initiating a permanent switch for Jackson, would be triggered as soon as the ex-Villareal man hit a minimum number of starts or appearances of at least 45 minutes for the club. Earlier this season, Bayern president Uli Hoeness revealed the threshold was 40 starts in the Bundesliga and Champions League. Jackson has made just six qualifying appearances thus far. 

    With Bayern able to play in just 33 more games in both competitions for the remainder of the season, the Rekordmesiters are under no obligation to make Jackson's transfer permanent. Furthermore, Jackson's temporary tenure with Bayern will also be broken up by the Africa Cup of Nations, with the 25-year-old an integral member of Pape Thiaw's squad. The continental tournament will take place between December 21 and January 18, potentially ruling Jackson out of five games should Senegal reach the final. 

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  • Jackson's acrimonious Chelsea exit

    Jackson's departure from west London took an acrimonious turn, as the Blues attempted to block the player's move to Germany at the last moment. Recent signing Liam Delap's hamstring injury left Chelsea short in attack, prompting the Premier League outfit to cancel the deal. Jackson's agent, the former Portsmouth, West Brom and Fulham striker Diomansy Kamara, and Bayern's top brass managed to push the deal through. 

    Comments made by Kamara suggest the relationship between Jackson and his parent club are irredeemable, and a permanent deal with Bayern is still on the cards despite his lack of starts. The agent suggested his client's relationship with Enzo Maresca has hit the rocks, with the Italian manager unimpressed by Jackson's ill discipline. The Senegalese striker entered the 2025/26 season suspended in the Premier League, while he also picked up a red card during Chelsea's Club World Cup campaign in the summer. 

  • Kamara's comments over Jackson's future

    When asked if he could see Jackson returning to west London, Kamara told Canal+ Sport: "Absolutely not. Absolutely not.

    "Today at Chelsea, the relationship with (Enzo) Maresca isn't necessarily the best. We're never going to bite the hand that feeds us because Chelsea allowed him to find the European level.

    "He was there for two years and scored 30 goals, so he always had a good relationship. After, it's true that the red cards complicated it at Chelsea. Today, we're looking towards Bayern having a good season. We will see what is best for him. But it's true that Bayern is a priority for him for a long time."

    On Hoeness' comments regarding the 40 appearance clause, Kamara said: "It's a war of egos between the two clubs. He even rowed back on his comments. It's true that there is a saga around the transfer.

    "It was a loan without an obligation to buy. We did a little pushing and said he did not want to return to Chelsea. The clubs reached an agreement. There was talk around how many matches Nico would have to play for an obligatory option.

    "Nico's objective isn't to play 40 matches. If he scores 15 goals by December, they're not going to say play 40 matches."

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    Kamara is obviously projecting a bullish picture for the betterment of his client's future prospects, however, there is scant evidence to back up his confidence. Jackson is very much second fiddle to Harry Kane in Munich, and as long as the England captain is fit, he will fall well short of the number of appearances or goals that will make him an attractive permanent proposition for the Bavarian giants. 

Comparing IPL 2025 to 2024: GT show need for speed, CSK slow down

At the same stage, IPL 2024 had featured six more sixes, though the balls-per-six metric favours the current season

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The calm after the storm

After a blistering start to IPL 2025, the scoring rates have calmed down considerably. In the first five games of the season, the average run rate was 10.7, with three 240-plus totals. As many as 20 overs went for 20 or more runs.But since then, the bowlers have hit back with a vengeance. A comparison between the first nine and next ten games shows a significant difference in most parameters. The run rate has dropped by almost a run, the balls per six has gone up by four, the 190-plus totals have reduced by more than half, and the number of overs with 20-plus runs has come down by 67%.In the last ten matches, teams have touched 200 only three times, with a highest of 205, and all those totals have resulted in wins. In the first four days of the tournament, teams passed 200 six times, including four scores of over 230, and three of those 200-plus totals were in defeats.ESPNcricinfo Ltd

The comparison with IPL 2024

Thanks to the relatively lower totals, the run rate this season is only marginally ahead of last season after 19 games. After five matches, the difference was huge – 10.7 in 2025 to 9.13 last year – but now the gap has reduced to just 0.08. After five games, the sixes count in 2025 was 32 ahead of last season’s – 119 versus 87 – but the 2024 season has now gone ahead by six, though the balls-per-six metric still favours the current season.IPL 2024 has also sneaked ahead in the count of overs with 20-plus runs – there were 32 of those after 19 games last season, compared to 28 so far this year.ESPNcricinfo Ltd

The team-wise comparisons

Compared to last year, the team which improved the most in terms of batting run rate after 19 matches of the season is Gujarat Titans (GT). Last year, they were languishing at the bottom of the run-rates chart at 8.56 runs per over after four games with a 2-2 win-loss record. This year, they have galloped at 10.08 runs per over, with totals of 232 batting second, and winning chases of 170 in 17.5 overs, and 153 in 16.4.Four teams have gone at over 10 runs an over so far this year, compared to just two at the same stage last year, though the highest from last year (11.71, by Kolkata Knight Riders) far exceeds the highest this year (10.2, by Punjab Kings).At the bottom of the charts this year are Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who have struggled at a run rate of 8.05, compared to 9.12 last year. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) run rates this year have mirrored that of the season so far: they got off the blocks in style, scoring 286 versus Rajasthan Royals (RR), but have since touched a run rate of nine only once in four innings.ESPNcricinfo LtdThe list that SRH top this year is an unwanted one: they’ve conceded at 10.73 runs per over, the most by a team so far. SRH have gone at 10 an over or more four times in five innings, and in their most recent game, conceded 153 in 16.4 in the defeat against GT.As a bowling unit, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have the best numbers so far. In three games, their average economy rate is 8.47, making them the only team to go at under 8.5 after 19 games this season. Can they maintain those numbers against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 20th game of season, at the Wankhede?

Where are the close finishes?

Only three matches so far this season have been decided by a margin of fewer than ten runs, or with fewer than six balls to spare: CSK vs MI, Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants, and RR vs CSK. Last year, at the same stage, there were seven games which met these criteria.On the other hand, this IPL, 12 matches have been decided by a margin of 25 or more runs, or with 20 or more balls to spare. Going into week three, IPL 2025 could do with a few more nail-biters.

Como tudo desabou: os fatores que levaram o Sport ao rebaixamento

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“Mesmo sabendo o que forja ser Sport Club do Recife, é necessário exaltar em toda oportunidade. E agradecer.” Foi assim que o Sport se despediu da Série A e tentou, de certa forma, pedir desculpas ao seu torcedor após um dos anos mais vexatórios de sua história.

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O rebaixamento, por si só, já expõe a fragilidade interna vivida pelo Sport. O problema ganha proporção ainda maior quando analisada a campanha: o time registrou 14,9% de aproveitamento, uma das piores da história do Brasileirão, ficando à frente apenas da Chapecoense de 2021, que teve 13,1%. O descenso, embora confirmado apenas mais tarde, era encarado como inevitável diante do desempenho acumulado ao longo da temporada.

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No futebol, assim como não existe vencer sozinho, também não se perde sozinho. O Sport errou em diversas camadas: montagem de elenco questionável, mudanças frequentes no comando técnico, escolhas equivocadas de profissionais, renúncia presidencial, salários atrasados e desempenho muito abaixo do esperado em campo. Uma combinação que forma a cartilha clássica de um rebaixamento anunciado.

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É natural apontar que o elenco também carregou sua parcela de responsabilidade. Além de numeroso, não se tratava de um grupo barato: foram investidos pouco mais de R$ 60 milhões, valor que corresponde a mais de 20% do orçamento projetado para 2025, estimado em mais de R$ 180 milhões.

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Em campo, o Sport viveu uma temporada marcada por rendimento muito abaixo do esperado no Brasileirão de 2025. O time somou apenas 2 vitórias em 38 jogos, com 11 empates e 25 derrotas, desempenho que resultou em aproveitamento de 14,9%. A equipe balançou a rede 28 vezes e sofreu 75 gols, números que expõem a fragilidade coletiva ao longo da campanha e ajudam a explicar o colapso competitivo que levou o Leão a um dos seus piores desempenhos na era dos pontos corridos.

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Nem mesmo a Ilha do Retiro serviu como refúgio. Em 19 partidas em casa, o Sport venceu 1, empatou 7 e perdeu 11, registrando aproveitamento de 17,5%, com 17 gols marcados e 39 sofridos. Longe do Recife, o cenário foi ainda mais duro: 1 vitória, 4 empates e 14 derrotas, somando 12,3% de aproveitamento, além de 11 gols feitos e 36 sofridos.

— Entre tantas outras deficiências, alguns jogadores mostraram falta de comprometimento com a instituição. A passividade na maioria esmagadora dos jogos foi o que mais chamou atenção, mais até que alguns resultados. Os placares, aliás, foram fruto dessa passividade — disse Felipe Holanda, setorista do Sport no “LeiaJá”.

Tudo o que aconteceu em campo, naturalmente, se refletiu fora dele. Mesmo nos momentos mais difíceis, a torcida do Sport tentou se manter firme, acompanhar o time e oferecer apoio. Porém, havia um limite: em determinado ponto, a relação entre desempenho e expectativa ruiu, e a Ilha do Retiro deixou de responder como antes.

— Foi chegar no dia do jogo e não sentir clima nenhum. Ver a cidade parada, a Ilha “morta”, as pessoas desacreditadas. Ir para o estádio sem aquela emoção, sem vontade de estar ali. Não conseguir nem comemorar um gol. Isso, para mim, resumiu o quanto 2025 machucou o torcedor — explicou a torcedora Giulia Ferro, em entrevista ao LANCE!.

Troca de técnicos no Sport

Um dos símbolos mais marcantes do rebaixamento do Sport está na beira do campo. Ou, mais precisamente, na dificuldade do clube em manter a continuidade do trabalho de um treinador ao longo da temporada.

O Leão iniciou o ano com o técnico Pepa. No Brasileirão, somou cinco derrotas consecutivas em sete partidas, sendo superado por Palmeiras, Vasco, Red Bull Bragantino, Corinthians e Fluminense. Contratado em setembro do ano anterior, Pepa acumulou 39 jogos no total, com 21 vitórias, seis empates e 12 derrotas, aproveitamento de 58,9% e o título pernambucano.

Após sua saída, o clube contratou outro treinador português, António Oliveira, que havia trabalhado em Santos, Athletico, Cuiabá e Corinthians. Sua passagem foi curta. Ele comandou o time em quatro jogos da Série A, registrando três derrotas e um empate.

Daniel Paulista foi quem permaneceu por mais tempo à frente da equipe na competição. Ele dirigiu o Sport em 18 partidas e conquistou duas vitórias, contra Grêmio e Corinthians, além de oito empates e oito derrotas. Apesar de certa evolução, o rendimento não foi suficiente para evitar o rebaixamento.

A temporada terminou com César Lucena no comando. Ele assumiu na reta final, mas perdeu todos os jogos que disputou até o encerramento do campeonato.

A política no Sport

A política também foi um fator determinante no rebaixamento do Sport. O presidente Yuri Romão chegou ao limite e entregou seu pedido de renúncia ao comando do clube. Agora, nas próximas semanas, o Sport passará por novas eleições para definir um presidente que terá a missão de revisar todo o planejamento financeiro e readequar a instituição à sua realidade, especialmente após os altos investimentos feitos em contratações.

Esses problemas, porém, não são exclusivos desta temporada. Em 2021, ano em que o Sport também caiu para a Série B, o clube passou por cinco presidentes e viveu uma crise política sem precedentes, o que mostra como a instabilidade interna tem sido um elemento recorrente na construção desses resultados.

— Com certeza. Tudo vira um jogo político, e os interesses passam por cima do amor ao clube. Muitas dessas pessoas nem entendem o que o Sport significa para a torcida. Em época de eleição, então, é ainda pior: conflitos, brigas internas, gente querendo pisar nos outros. Isso tudo foi me afastando. Me fez perder o gosto de assistir jogo, de estar na Ilha, porque parecia que nada mais era sobre futebol — disse Giulia.

Diante de um cenário de crise esportiva, financeira e institucional, o Sport caminha para uma eleição que terá peso determinante no futuro do clube. A reconstrução exigirá decisões difíceis, prioridades bem definidas e uma gestão capaz de reorganizar a casa antes de mirar voos mais altos.

O ambiente é de cautela, e a sensação geral é de que o próximo presidente herdará um clube fragilizado, pressionado pela urgência de respostas e por uma torcida que, após tantos erros acumulados, observa cada movimento com desconfiança.

Candidatos à presidência do Sport

Matheus Souto Maior — chapa “Leões Pela Mudança (LPM)”Manoel Veloso — chapa “Sport Eterno”Antônio Júnior — chapa do “Sport Unido para Vencer”Sport vai passar por reformulação?

O elenco do Sport conta com nomes conhecidos no cenário nacional, como Lucas Lima, Chrystian Barletta e o atacante Pablo. O camisa 10 terminou como o jogador mais participativo da equipe, envolvido diretamente em 9 gols e liderando o ranking de assistências com 6 passes.

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Derik Lacerda aparece logo atrás, com 6 participações diretas, além de encerrar a temporada como artilheiro do time ao marcar 6 gols. Pablo também figurou entre os mais influentes do setor ofensivo, com 4 participações e 3 gols. Entre os goleadores, Derik liderou, seguido por Lucas Lima e Pablo, ambos com 3 gols. No ranking de assistências, além da liderança de Lucas Lima, Matheusinho contribuiu com 2 passes decisivos, enquanto Diogo Hereda completou a lista com 1.

Mesmo com atletas conhecidos, esses nomes terão de ser reavaliados. Isso porque, segundo o diretor de futebol Enrico Ambrogini, a folha salarial de 2025 é superior ao que o clube conseguirá arcar em 2026, ano de receita reduzida por conta da disputa da Série B.

— As questões urgentes são principalmente relativas à folha, que hoje não é compatível com o ano que vem. Então, se tem proposta de saída, se tem renovação, você tem que tomar essas decisões quanto antes — disse.

Em meio ao desgaste emocional provocado pelo rebaixamento e pela sequência de temporadas turbulentas, parte da torcida do Sport tem cobrado uma mudança profunda na postura e no perfil do elenco. A sensação dominante é de que faltou entrega em campo e de que muitos jogadores não corresponderam ao peso da camisa em um dos anos mais difíceis da história recente do clube. É nesse clima de indignação, cobrança e desejo de reconstrução que surge o desabafo do torcedor.

— Sim, precisa urgentemente. Fico muito triste com o que vi: jogadores sem força, sem raça, sem vontade, sem colocar o pé em dividida. Gente que não entendeu a camisa que estava vestindo. E outros que acham que são maiores que o clube por terem uma carreira boa. Mas ninguém é maior que o Sport. Eu reformularia quase todo o elenco, manteria três ou quatro peças no máximo e, antes de contratar alguém, perguntaria se essa pessoa realmente está disposta a viver o clube, entender o peso da camisa e respeitar nossa história. Com o Pernambucano começando já em janeiro, temos cerca de um mês para reconstruir tudo. Apostaria nos meninos da base no início, buscaria nomes comprometidos, e trabalharia para que a Série B seja um ano de reestruturação para voltarmos à elite e permanecermos. O Sport é grande demais para repetir o que foi em 2025 — finalizou Giulia Ferro.

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Flamengo negocia naming rights de R$ 1 bilhão com parceira do Palmeiras

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O Flamengo avança no planejamento para a construção de seu estádio próprio no terreno do Gasómetro, localizado na Zona Portuária do Rio de Janeiro, e pode firmar um acordo com a Allianz, empresa ligada ao Palmeiras.

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Na última semana, o presidente Rodolfo Landim aproveitou a viagem à Europa, onde foi acompanhar a final da Liga dos Campeões, para se reunir com representantes da Allianz. O Rubro-Negro prevê um investimento de R$ 1 bilhão em troca do naming rights do estádio por um período de 25 anos. Ou seja, R$ 40 milhões por temporada. A informação foi publicada inicialmente no “O Globo”.

Apesar do encontro presencial entre as partes envolvidas, as conversas estão em um estágio inicial e são tratadas com cautela pela diretoria do clube carioca.

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Os valores negociados pelo Flamengo são muito superiores aos que a Allianz paga ao Palmeiras para dar nome ao estádio do clube. Anualmente, a empresa do ramo de seguros desembolsa R$ 28 milhões ao Verdão, em um acordo iniciado em 2013 e válido por 20 anos.

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Padres Address Closer Robert Suarez Potentially Tipping Pitches to Red Sox

During the Padres' game against the Red Sox on Saturday, the broadcast captured a glimpse of a Red Sox coach using two side-by-side pictures to denote the difference between Padres closer Robert Suarez's fastball and changeup setups.

The Padres led 4-3 until Suarez, a two-time All-Star closer and the current MLB leader in saves, came in during the 9th inning and gave up a run. Though the Padres went on to win the game in extra innings, Suarez was credited with a blown save and concerns emerged from the outside that Suarez tipping pitches allowed Boston to tie things up.

It's unclear if the Red Sox were actually able to take advantage of Suarez's cues, but the Padres still got the win and are not overly concerned.

“I think it’s overblown," Padres manager Mike Shildt said, via Dennis Lin of "You can look at it and slow it down, and you can take a picture of it. Go do it in front of 40,000 people in real time and with an athlete that’s moving and see how successful you are. I do think there’s people and there’s teams and players that are good at it, but I also think that even if it’s slightly there, it’s really hard to pick up in live competition.”

The Padres were also aware of the possibility of Suarez tipping pitches before Saturday's game, and had already worked on adjusting his tendencies throughout the season.

“The whole year,” Padres pitching coach Ruben Niebla said, via Lin. “That’s one of our things in spring training where we’re like, ‘Hey, this is what you do to tip pitches.’ And … through the course of the year, when you’re working through battles or however you want to put it, some tendencies start showing back up. And we’re always cross-checking, cross-checking, cross-checking.

“In the heat of the battle, sometimes that’s the last thing (pitchers) might be thinking about," Niebla added. "You know, it might show up. But overall, I think we’ve been really good as a team.”

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