There are two distinct sides to the Salah debate. Has he earned the right to speak out against his recent treatment as a bona fide Liverpool legend? Or is Arne Slot justified in doing whatever it takes to (try to) win football matches? I'd lean towards the latter argument, having watched a fair bit of Salah this season and observed a player some distance off his best form for all that he achieved last season and in previous campaigns.
As a star player for the Lakers in 1988 and a current minority owner of the Dodgers, Magic Johnson should see the parallels between the two teams. The 1988 Lakers won the last two games in their seven-game championship series against the Detroit Pistons, by a total of four points, and became the first repeat champion in the NBA in 19 years. Similarly, if the Dodgers defeat the Blue Jays in Game 7 - after narrowly winning Game 6 - they will become the first back-to-back champion in MLB in 25 years.
Another winnable game. Another starter pulled early. Another game given up by the bullpen. If you've been watching the Marlins this season, the script is starting to feel all too familiar. A starting pitcher cruises through six innings, and just when he gets into a little bit of trouble, manager Clayton McCullough trots out from the dugout-and hands the game over to the overworked bullpen. The result? More often than not, a narrow lead turns into a frustrating loss, just like Thursday night's 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
I'll be honest, I've been uncomfortable about the talk surrounding my position after the final match of the season. But I remain hopeful for next season.
Gian Piero Gasperini's decision to join Roma marks a significant moment in Juventus' search for a new manager amidst ongoing uncertainty regarding their interim leadership.
