Victor Robles led off the bottom of the first inning for the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. He was immediately hit in the hand on the very first pitch he saw. A few batters later he found himself standing on third base.

The bases were loaded and Justin Turner was ahead 3-0 on Luis Gil, who had already walked two batters and hit Robles in the inning. That's when Robles thought he caught Gil in a moment of distraction and took off for home.

Gil simply threw the ball to catcher Austin Wells who tagged Robles easily to end the inning.

Justin Turner, who again, was up 3-0 when this happened, was stunned. He just stood there watching Robles while the YES booth marveled at the foolishness of the decision.

Former Mariners pitcher Jeff Nelson was beside himself. "That makes zero sense," Nelson said. "You have a 3-0 count and you're going to try and steal home? Zero sense right there from the Mariners."

Michael Kay added, "Absolutely ridiculous. 3-0 and Justin Turner staring into the dugout as if to say, "

After the game manager Dan Wilson was a bit more diplomatic.

The good news for Robles is that the Yankees won 11-2 so even a big inning might not have mattered last night.

Nottingham Forest have now made an approach to sign a “fast” £22m defender, with Sean Dyche replacing Ange Postecoglou in the City Ground hotseat.

Forest make contact to sign centre-back as Dyche joins

Postecoglou’s awful stint as manager came to an end on Saturday, following a 3-0 home defeat against Chelsea, in which Forest once again struggled defensively, having also shipped three goals at home against FC Midtjylland at the beginning of the month.

Evangelos Marinakis perhaps has one eye on the January transfer window, given that the Tricky Trees are at risk of being drawn into a relegation battle, having taken just five points from their opening eight Premier League games.

With the City Ground outfit currently in the bottom three, it would perhaps make sense to bring in a manager with a proven track record of guiding teams to safety, and Dyche has just that from his time at Everton and Burnley.

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Dyche has agreed to join Forest on the condition they give him a long-term deal. He is of course well-known for a more defensive style of play than Ange, which means the 54-year-old may be keen to bolster his options at the back in January, and a new centre-back has now emerged as the first target.

That is according to a report from Spain, which reveals Nottingham Forest have now accelerated contact over a move for CA Osasuna defender Enzo Boyomo, who has caught the eye with his spectacular performances for the La Liga side.

Boyomo has a €25m (£22m) release clause included in his contract with the Spanish club, and Osasuna would not consider a sale for any less, given his importance to the side, but there is certainly no shortage of interest from England.

Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion are also in the race, alongside the Tricky Trees, with the three Premier League clubs said to be in pole position for his signature.

"Fast" Boyomo could be solid addition to Forest's backline

Forest are likely to be happy with their current centre-back options, given that Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo formed a formidable partnership in the Premier League last season, with the duo missing just three games between them and helping secure European qualification.

However, should the new manager be keen to bring in more depth, there are signs the 24-year-old could be a solid signing. When asked to describe his own game after arriving at Osasuna, the Cameroonian said: “I think I’m a calm center-back, with good ball control, and I think I’m also fast.”

Not only that, but the France-born defender is also strong at winning back possession, placing in the 88th percentile for tackles per 90 over the past year, when compared to other centre-backs.

At £22m, Boyomo would be an affordable signing for Forest, who are clearly in need of a fresh injection of quality after a very poor start to the campaign.

Crystal Palace are facing a pivotal season as the Eagles look to build upon what has been an absolutely excellent 2025 — a year which has seen them go on an unprecedented unbeaten streak whilst ending their history-long wait for a major trophy.

Crystal Palace face an uncertain future after stellar 2025

Oliver Glasner masterminded an historic win over Man City in the FA Cup final in May, delivering the club’s first ever piece of silverware, with the Eagles also tasting defeat for the first time in 20 games against Everton last weekend.

Palace’s club record 19-game unbeaten run in all competitions is testament to the phenomenal job done by Glasner with very limited resources, all whilst coping with the departures of key stars like Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze since his arrival.

However, while the Eagles are currently riding high, and still sit unexpectedly near the Premier League top four, this era is seriously threatened by Glasner’s uncertain future and a potentially imminent exit for star defender Marc Guehi.

Glasner is out of contract at the end of 25/26, and is attracting attention from top-flight rivals like Nottingham Forest amid his excellent work at Selhurst Park.

Guehi, meanwhile, was on the verge of joining Liverpool last summer only for Palace to pull out of the deal in dramatic fashion. The England star, who’s established himself as a Three Lions mainstay and proven Premier League defender since joining the South Londoners in 2021, will have his pick of new clubs once his deal also runs out in 2026.

It is absolutely imperative that Steve Parish shows a statement of intent to back Glasner if he hopes for the Austrian’s extended stay, and January could be vital in this respect.

Crystal Palace in contact with Conor Gallagher and could strike January deal

£150,000-per-week Atlético Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, who dazzled at Palace on loan from Chelsea in 2021/2022, is apparently a potential winter target.

The England international has been in and out of the Atlético starting eleven under Diego Simeone this season, and journalist Graeme Bailey reports that Palace are in contact with Gallagher’s representatives ahead of a possible January swoop.

The 25-year-old was one of Palace’s star performers of the 21/22 season, bagging eight goals and three assists over 33 Premier League starts, and his contribution stretched far beyond the numbers going forward.

Gallagher’s loan spell at Palace was widely regarded as a breakthrough period in his career, showcasing his immense talent and versatility in midfield.

Arriving from Chelsea, Gallagher quickly became a key figure, impressing with his energy, work rate, and technical ability. His box-to-box style of play combined relentless pressing with intelligence, making him a versatile asset both defensively and offensively.

The ex-Chelsea man’s performances earned praise from teammates, managers, and pundits alike, with many highlighting maturity beyond his years. Gallagher’s impact was so pronounced that Palace even sought to extend his stay, but while those attempts fell through, he could still make a sensational return.

Chelsea toppled Liverpool last weekend and Moises Caicedo was the star of the show, and he has since responded to comparisons between himself and Stamford Bridge icon N’Golo Kante.

Caicedo's excellent form continues in Chelsea's win over Liverpool

West London was home to some fantastic scenes last Saturday night as Enzo Maresca claimed a sizeable victory over Liverpool to alleviate pressure on his shoulders after a run of three Premier League matches without a win.

Estevao took the plaudits after his last-gasp winner to settle the scoring. However, there was no doubt that Moises Caicedo was the best player on the pitch against the reigning champions.

Not only did the Ecuador international deliver a stunning strike to open the scoring. His all-action display and 11 defensive contributions, per Fotmob, earned him serious praise from fans and pundits alike on a day where Chelsea moved seventh in the top-flight standings.

Speaking about his wonderstrike, Glenn Hoddle couldn’t help but wax lyrical at the former Brighton & Hove Albion man’s ‘absolutely sensational’ technique and execution.

He said: “Absolutely sensational from Caicedo.That first touch is excellent, takes [Alexis] Mac Allister out of the game, he goes to hit it, sees there’s no Liverpool player coming towards him, and what a strike to keep it in that top corner. Wonderful goal.”

Continuing his impressive start to the campaign, Caicedo has hit the goal trail for Chelsea with three strikes in his first nine encounters across all competitions, becoming the Blues’ joint-top scorer in the top-flight.

Ranking as the West Londoners’ most expensive ever signing at £115 million, there has always been a huge amount of pressure on his shoulders, but how does he feel about comparisons between himself and Stamford Bridge great N’Golo Kante? It’s time to find out.

Is Moises Caicedo better than N'Golo Kante?

Speaking in a recent interview, Caicedo admitted that he still has a long way to go to match Chelsea icons Kante and Claude Makelele, claiming that he is only striving to improve his game week by week.

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Undoubtedly, Chelsea have a rich history of midfield talent and Caicedo is another who has regularly gained rave reviews from supporters, who will make their own minds up on comparisons between some of their finest recent players.

Either way, he is certainly someone who is pulling all aspects of his game together at the right moment for Maresca, and supporters will expect plenty more where that came from as the Blues look to find the Champions League slots.

تعرض أحد لاعبي فرقي الكرة الأول بالنادي الأهلي، للإصابة، خلال مباراة الزمالك، في نهائي بطولة السوبر المصري.

وانطلقت مباراة الأهلي والزمالك، في تمام الساعة الخامسة والنصف مساء، على ملعب آل نهيان بالإمارات، في نهائي كأس السوبر المصري للأبطال. 

ويتقدم الأهلي بهدفين دون رد على غريمه التقليدي الزمالك، أحرزهما كل من أشرف بن شرقي ومروان عطية. 

طالع.. فيديو| لاعب الأهلي يغادر مباراة الزمالك مصابًا

وغادر محمود تريزيجيه أرضية ملعب المباراة مصابًا بعد شكواه من شد في العضلة الخلفية، ليحل محمد علي بن رمضان بدلًا منه، في الدقيقة 75 من الشوط الثاني.

وجاء هدف الأهلي الأول في الدقيقة 44 من تسديدة من داخل منطقة الجزاء بعد استلام أشرف بن شرقي لتمريرة رائعة من زميله أحمد سيد زيزو، ليمنح التقدم للأحمر في الديربي، بينما جاء الهدف الثاني بعد عرضية من طاهر محمد طاهر، وضعها مروان عطية في الشباك.

وكان نيتس جراديشار، قد غادر مباراة الأهلي والزمالك، في تغيير اضطراري أول للمارد الأحمر، بسبب الإصابة، وحل بدلاً منه طاهر محمد طاهر.

Real Madrid striker Endrick is set to leave the club on a temporary basis after failing to impress head coach Xabi Alonso following his arrival at the club in the summer. The Brazilian had been linked with a loan move to the Premier League, with both Manchester United and Aston Villa interested in the young forward. But reports now suggest the 19-year-old will make a move to Lyon in France.

• Endrick heading to Lyon?

  Endrick made his long-awaited return to action for Madrid last weekend, coming off the bench late in the club’s thrashing of Valencia in La Liga. The appearance marked his first in five months following recovery from injury, but reports suggest the striker’s situation at the Santiago Bernabeu remains unchanged.

  According to Fabrizio Romano, Los Blancos are finalising details of a deal that will see Endrick join Ligue 1 side Lyon on a short-term loan. Negotiations between the two clubs are described as being at an advanced stage, with only an unexpected setback likely to derail the agreement. The move would see Endrick spend six months in France, with no option to buy included in the deal – a key factor in Real Madrid’s decision-making process that stalled the likes of United and Villa for competing for his signature, as the Premier League clubs wanted an option to buy included, as reported by ESPN Brasil.

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  Sources have also revealed that one of Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca’s assistants has already begun analysing Endrick’s previous performances. The staff member is reportedly compiling a detailed "dossier" on the striker’s style of play by reviewing footage from his time at Palmeiras between 2022 and 2023, as well as his limited appearances for Madrid. The French club view Endrick as a short-term reinforcement who can add some much-needed attacking energy as they push to climb the Ligue 1 table.

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  Injury has certainly played a part in Endrick's limited gametime this season, but there is no question that Alonso has not been as accommodating of the young forward as former boss Carlo Ancelotti was. After missing the first four games of the season with a thigh injury, Endrick has sat on the bench for the last six La Liga games, before eventually being used during the 4-0 win on Saturday. Alonso's reasoning for his extended absence was: "Of course, I’d like him to have played already. But the situations in our recent matches have been very tight since Endrick returned. I hope he can get those minutes soon. He’s training well, he’s ready – but the right moment has to come."

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  Future remains bright

  It feels like Endrick has been around for years already, and that he is wasting his career by settling for a spot on the bench at Madrid. But it is easy to forget the striker is only 19 years old, and has technically been a Los Blancos player for almost three years. A move away may be the perfect decision to help his development, so that he can return and truly compete alongside the likes of Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe.

And so Tottenham Hotspur are not there yet. This much we can tell.

Residual problems from the dysfunction of the Ange Postecoglou era were always going to creep into the new campaign, but there’s an undeniable air of frustration as Aston Villa grew into the game on Sunday afternoon and left Spurs’ ground with all the spoils, having fallen behind early in the first half thanks to Rodrigo Bentancur’s strike.

Tottenham have enjoyed a steady start to Thomas Frank’s tenure, but one win from four in the Premier League of late has emphasised the scale of the task.

Creatively, Tottenham weren’t at their sharpest on Sunday, and this played into Villa’s hands as the hosts retreated, pulled deeper as they sought to group and defend their advantage.

They succumbed to the pressure, and questions were asked post-game of Xavi Simons, whose duty as playmaker-in-chief was left unfulfilled against Unai Emery’s side.

Xavi Simons still leaving something to be desired

At the base of midfield, Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur did a fine job of protecting the Tottenham backline, winning between them 19 duels on the afternoon, as per Sofascore.

But Villa finished the match having won 53% of the duels, speaking of issues from other areas of the field.

And there’s no denying Simons struggled. Signed from RB Leipzig for £51m this summer, the diminutive creator has yet to get going in the Premier League, with Villa’s assured build-up and robustness in the challenge reducing Simons to an inconsequential display.

The 22-year-old has arrived in a new environment and is hardly getting the best service at this early stage of his Tottenham career, but neither is he covering himself in glory with impactful performances. Both things can be true.

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Frank discussed after the defeat his side’s issues in creating chances, and despite retaining the majority of possession – as is typically the case when Tottenham play at home – there was little of impetus and authority from the talented number ten, and though he dropped deep to contribute more, there has hardly been enough on show throughout these opening months.

In fact, football.london branded the Dutchman with a 5/10 match rating, writing about his work rate and willingness to get stuck in but also acknowledging his lack of attacking flair and impact.

There is anticipation and expectation, however, that Simons will grow into his skin and thrive in the Premier League. However, he’s not the only summer signing who’s struggling to bring it all together so far, with Randal Kolo Muani still to announce himself.

Randal Kolo Muani may be wasted money

From an attacking standpoint, centre-forward remains a problem for Tottenham Hotspur. It’s an age-old problem, for the scale of Harry Kane’s brilliance means that his departure only two years ago very much feels a lifetime ago.

Quite simply, Spurs are not creating anywhere near enough chances, and though they sit sixth in the standings, two points behind second-placed Manchester City, more offensive influence and cohesion is required if Spurs are to finish strongly in the Premier League and challenge for silverware once again.

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Kolo Muani certainly has the talent and goalscoring ability to contribute toward that goal, but injuries have limited him to a bit-part role so far.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward arrived in north London on a one-year loan deal on transfer deadline day, arriving with a weight of expectation after reviving his career on loan with Juventus last year, scoring ten goals and providing three assists across 22 matches for the Italians, demonstrating sharp and athletic movements and ranking among the top 7% of Serie A forwards for goals scored per 90, as per FBref.

Once hailed as a “superstar” by German legend Lothar Matthaus, the 26-year-old has what it takes to be a star at Tottenham, but injuries have limited him to just two outings so far this season, and though he only featured briefly against Aston Villa, he did indeed leave much to be desired.

Football.london saw it fit to brand Kolo Muani with a 5/10 match rating in spite of his brief cameo, and that’s because he missed a sitter late on, fluffing his lines during a goalmouth scramble with only moments left on the clock.

It was an “incredible” miss, as former Premier League goalkeeper Rob Green put it, and one which might have served as a springboard for the France international’s career in London, but it wasn’t to be. Moreover, he lost both of his contested ground duels, and will need to be more convincing in the challenge going forward.

Though there’s plenty of time to right the wrongs and nail down a starting spot at number nine this season, Kolo Muani is pitted against thick competition at the front of the ship, and if Dominic Solanke clicks into gear, he might have a tough task ousting the Englishman.

For now, we must reserve judgement on a player who has suffered an injury-hit start to his Tottenham career, and who has a proven pedigree that suggests he could be the man Frank and Spurs are searching for.

But if he doesn’t take the chances that fall his way, especially with Tottenham lacking creativity and the fitness of two linchpins in James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, then it could be a long and difficult campaign for the Les Bleus star.

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“As a cricketing board, for me as the head coach, I want justice for everyone,” Daren Sammy said

Andrew McGlashan02-Jul-2025West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has said that “justice must be served” in relation to allegations of sexual assault made against a West Indies player, but that “the right process” should be followed.Last week, a report in the Guyana-based said that multiple women had come forward to make claims of alleged offences by the cricketer, whom ESPNcricinfo is currently not naming. It has been claimed that some offences date back to 2023. No charges have been laid.”We’re all aware of what’s been going on in the media,” Sammy told reporters in Grenada ahead of the second Test against Australia. “I’m very close to my players. I’ve had conversations with them, making sure their mental space is good.”One thing I could say is that we believe in justice. We are a community that believes justice must be served. However, there’s a process. We will continue to support in whatever way we can to make sure that due process and the right system is followed. As a cricketing board, for me as the head coach, I want justice for everyone.

“Cricket West Indies has not received any communication or official information and is therefore unable to comment at this time”CWI spokesperson

“But, as of now, it’s all allegations. And we know the justice system. You’ve got to wait for things to process the right way.”When asked about some allegations dating back two years, Sammy, who has been West Indies’ white-ball coach since May 2023 and was also given the Test job earlier this year, said: “I’m not aware of that part of it.”He would not be drawn into whether Cricket West Indies (CWI) should launch its own investigation. “I can’t answer to that,” he said. “I’m pretty sure they are doing all what they can to make sure, like I said, the right process is followed.”A CWI spokesperson said: “Cricket West Indies has not received any communication or official information and is therefore unable to comment at this time.”

An even scoreline going into Tuesday’s deciding ODI between England and India in Durham carries stakes higher than a series win.Victory for England would bring a more meaningful endorsement of their new leadership than sweeping West Indies aside could and with it a confidence boost ahead of the World Cup.As co-hosts of that tournament, a loss for India feels like more of a setback, especially as they completely outplayed England in three of the five T20Is that preceded this 50-over leg of the tour.Charlie Dean, the England offspinner who was Player of the Match in the fifth T20I with 3 for 23 as the home side took a consolation victory to make it 3-2 to the visitors, felt winning a high-pressure match against India would constitute a step forward for her team.Related

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“Losing the T20 series as well and the first game of the 50-overs, it would probably feel like a bit of a shift, just a bit of momentum maybe,” Dean said. “So to be able to pull that off would be something really special and it would give a lot of the girls a lot of confidence going to India playing some of the best teams.”When England joined India in being bundled out of the T20 World Cup at the group stage last year, there were murmurings that they hadn’t been pushed enough in the lead-up, going unbeaten at home to Pakistan and eventual T20 world champions New Zealand.When they play their first match of the 50-over World Cup on October 3 – almost a year to the day since their opening match of the T20 event – England won’t have that excuse.Their two T20I wins against India have gone down to the last over, their only comfortable victory coming in the rain-hit second ODI at Lord’s where a combination of England’s spinners, a lightning start to the run-chase by Tammy Beaumont and the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method helped them to an eight-wicket win with three overs to spare.”Whenever we can challenge ourselves in pressure situations, especially in these bilateral series, we’re only going to benefit from it,” Dean said. “When you’re in a winning position, you don’t want to lose that and force yourself into places where you have to really be on it, but in a way it’s good learning and a way that you grow as players.”We’ve seen bilateral series where we’ve done really well and then when it comes to World Cup games and tournament cricket, we’ve maybe not had momentum or not been clinical in those pressure moments. So any chances that we can emulate that in bilateral series is perfect practice.”Dean also acknowledged that England’s spinners, who took six wickets between them to cause irreparable damage to India’s formidable middle-order at Lord’s, could learn from their visiting counterparts.And perhaps no one had been more instructive than Deepti Sharma, whom Dean has played with and against since being controversially run out backing up by Deepti the last time they played an ODI at Lord’s, a moment Dean described as “water under the bridge” despite another feisty encounter on Saturday.”When we look at the Indian spinners and our spinners, we are all very different bowlers and I think I’ve probably been drawn into some comparisons,” Dean said. “But what we do as English spinners is we bowl the ball with a bit more pace on it, and that means that it might go to the boundary a little quicker, but it’s something that we’ve had to do and that’s how we play on English wickets.”Also maybe our batters are a little more susceptible to spin than India’s bating line-up. They’re all brilliant sweepers, they use their feet and they really come at us hard, which is something that we look to emulate with the bat as well but we try and stay away from comparisons too much because you maybe get a little lost.”But taking pace off and being really accurate, Deepti’s just hammered the stumps and changed her pace, and it works really well for her. That’s something that we can really look to try and emulate in our own way, without trying to be something that we’re not.”For her own part, Dean has concentrated on adapting between formats and looked for lessons that can be used in Indian conditions in just over two months’ time.”I’m in a really good spot and that might not be reflected against all games that I’ve played, but having that innate sense of, ‘I’m going well here,’ and really backing that no matter what situation I come into is something that I’ve probably not had in my international career for a while,” she said.”Predominantly in English conditions I bowl a lot of scrambled seams and try and skid onto the stumps and while that has its place – particularly in Indian conditions where you get a bit more favour, a bit more turn, I can look to slow it down and really try and spin the ball – which sometimes I go away from because I feel like if it’s turning too much, I might miss the stumps.”Sometimes accuracy can be your biggest currency in women’s cricket, so it’s just knowing the right moment to go between different plans. But all that’s doing is building a portfolio of skills that I have in my basket that I can hopefully go out and use when it comes to the World Cup.”

Aston Villa are now willing to make an offer for a “world-class” star, and Unai Emery could play a key role in the potential move.

Villa keen on new striker amid Wright's criticism of Watkins

Ian Wright hasn’t been impressed by the way in which Ollie Watkins has started the campaign, with the former Arsenal man criticising the striker back in September, saying: “I think he could be a lot sharper with his finishing, and I thought that what he would be working on, the one-touch finish or the touch-finish on both sides.

“Those are the things you work on now for getting the chance to stay in the width of your 18-yard box, and he just doesn’t do that. He doesn’t do it enough.”

In fairness, Wright’s criticism is probably warranted, given that the England international has been unable to hit his usual heights, having scored just one Premier League goal in his opening eight matches.

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After a slow start, the Villans have turned things around in recent weeks, rising to 11th in the table, but they remain keen on bringing in a new striker to challenge the 29-year-old for his starting spot, with Real Madrid’s Endrick of interest.

However, the Brazilian is not the only Madrid forward on the shortlist, with a report from Spain revealing Aston Villa are now willing to make a €20m (£17m) offer for Gonzalo Garcia, who is now looking to leave the La Liga club.

With Garcia receiving limited game time, the striker is now seeking a new opportunity, and Emery could play a decisive role in the transfer, given that the manager is known for his ability to develop talented youngsters.

However, it remains to be seen whether the Spanish side are willing to sanction a departure, given that the youngster is viewed as a key part of their future project, which is evidenced by the fact he has a €1bn (£868m) release clause in his contract.

"World-class" Garcia could be Watkins heir

Real Madrid reached the semi-finals of the new-look Club World Cup in the summer, before being knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain, and journalist Zach Lowy was left very impressed by the 21-year-old’s performances.

The Madrid-born star put in some eye-catching displays out in the USA, chipping in with four goals and one assist in six matches, which suggests he is ready to be a regular starter for one of Europe’s top clubs.

That said, it is understandable the young Spaniard has been unable to force his way into the starting XI, given that Kylian Mbappe, who is regarded as one of the best strikers in the world, is almost undroppable.

It would make sense for Garcia to pursue a move elsewhere, given that he will not want to stifle his development, and his age means the starlet could be a fantastic long-term heir for Watkins.