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Jadon Sancho: Free agent considering move abroad after Man Utd release

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Free agent Jadon Sancho is believed to prefer a move abroad despite receiving offers from Premier League clubs.

The 26-year-old winger is assessing his options six weeks after his Manchester United contract expired.

Borussia Dortmund, who Sancho has made 158 appearances for over two spells, are believed to be one of the clubs interested.

Sancho, who cost United £73m when he joined from Dortmund in 2021, is said to favour a move away from England but remains open to all options.

He spent last season on loan at Aston Villa, making 39 appearances as Unai Emery’s team achieved Champions League qualification and Europa League success – coming on as a late substitute in the victory over Freiburg, his third European final in three seasons.

The England attacker spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Chelsea, making 41 appearances.

That deal included an obligation to buy, but the west London club paid a £5m penalty to send him back to Manchester United.

Sancho has been training at non-league Flixton to maintain fitness before the new season.

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Wafcon 2026: Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga lead Malawi bid for glory in final

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A switch to Europe came in 2014 after an American working for a non-governmental organisation had a spell at DD Sunshine before relocating to Sweden.

The NGO worker joined third-tier side Krokom Dvarsatts, and DD Sunshine owner David Dube then suggested the Swedes try out Tabitha as well.

“When Krokom Dvarsatts hesitated, Mr Dube offered to pay visa and flight costs for me to travel to Sweden for trials,” said Tabitha.

“I joined the team and they were immediately impressed with my strength, dribbling, shooting from far and scoring skills.”

She had to wait until after her 18th birthday to make her debut, then became the first Malawian woman to play in Europe and scored 39 times in 14 games.

Tabitha continued her exploits at second-tier Kvarnsveden, netting 43 goals to help them win promotion, and was then leading scorer in the Swedish top flight in 2017.

A six-year spell in China followed, which saw her win three league titles, three golden boots and two player of the season awards.

A successful loan with Inter Milan in 2022-23 also saw her win the Serie A golden boot.

“My goal is to achieve for African people,” she said after that feat.

“I need to play for the girls in Africa. They need to see there are women in this world that can play football like men.”

It was Paris St-Germain next for the striker, and another landmark as the first woman from Malawi to play and score in the Uefa Champions League in 2023.

France’s most decorated female side, Lyon, came calling and Tabitha has helped them to back-to-back domestic titles.

She played in last season’s Champions League final defeat by Barcelona.

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How to watch Padres vs. Guardians: TV channel and streaming options for August 14

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The San Diego Padres take a five-game win streak into a home contest versus the Cleveland Guardians, at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday. Gavin Williams (11-6, 3.55 ERA) gets the start for the Guardians, who are 59-63 this season and fourth in the AL Central. Michael King (7-8, 3.37 ERA) is the expected starter for the Padres, who are 65-57 and second in the NL West.

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Padres vs. Guardians odds

  • Favorite Moneyline: Guardians -133
  • Underdog Moneyline: Padres +110
  • Total: 7.5
  • Total Over Odds: +100
  • Total Under Odds: -120

Injury reports

Guardians

Slade Cecconi: 15 Day IL (Arm), Shawn Armstrong: 60 Day IL (Leg)

Padres

Miguel Andujar: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Samad Taylor: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Lucas Giolito: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Jason Adam: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Joe Musgrove: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bryan Hoeing: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ramon Laureano: 60 Day IL (Hip), Nick Pivetta: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Stats to know

  • Cleveland’s Chase DeLauter has hit 13 home runs this season. He has also tallied 57 RBIs and has scored 48 runs. In 443 plate appearances, he has recorded a .285 BA, .359 OBP and .445 SLG with a 10.6% walk rate and a 14.2% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording eight steals on 10 attempts.
  • In 389 plate appearances, José Ramírez has slashed .231/.338/.377 this season. He has hit 10 long balls and driven in 37 runs with a strikeout rate of 12.1% and a walk rate of 13.6%. He has 29 stolen bases on 31 attempts. He has come around to score 53 times.
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. is hitting for a .281 BA, .353 OBP and .420 SLG with an 18.9% strikeout rate and a 9.5% walk rate. His OPS is .773 and he has scored 67 runs. In 528 plate appearances, he has hit 12 home runs and driven in 55 runs. Tatis has recorded 28 steals on 40 attempts.
  • In 505 plate appearances, Manny Machado has hit 23 long balls, tallied 70 RBIs and scored 61 runs. He is batting .213/.296/.414 and has posted a 22% strikeout rate and a 10.9% walk rate.

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How to watch Nationals vs. Mets: TV channel and streaming options for August 14

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The Washington Nationals will look for another big outing from a hitter on a roll versus the New York Mets on Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET, at Citi Field. Abimelec Ortiz is currently on a two-game homer streak. Robert Stock (0-2, 10.13 ERA) gets the start for the Mets, who are 53-69 this season and fifth in the NL East. Andrew Alvarez (2-3, 3.76 ERA) is starting for the Nationals, who are 60-63 and fourth in the NL East.

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Nationals vs. Mets odds

  • Favorite Moneyline: Mets -120
  • Underdog Moneyline: Nationals +100
  • Total: 8.5
  • Total Over Odds: -118
  • Total Under Odds: -102

Injury reports

Mets

Mark Vientos: 10 Day IL (Hand), Juan Soto: 10 Day IL (Calf), Austin Warren: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Cionel Perez: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Devin Williams: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Tylor Megill: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Hagenman: 60 Day IL (Rib), Reed Garrett: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Nationals

James Wood: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Drew Millas: 10 Day IL (Finger), Connelly Early: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), DJ Herz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Richard Lovelady: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Mitchell Parker: 60 Day IL (Elbow), PJ Poulin: 60 Day IL (Flexor)

Stats to know

  • Bo Bichette is hitting for a .262 BA, .309 OBP and .380 SLG with a 17.9% strikeout rate and a 6.5% walk rate. His OPS is .690 and he has scored 59 runs. In 524 plate appearances, he has hit 12 home runs and driven in 61 runs.
  • In 480 plate appearances, Carson Benge has hit 13 long balls, tallied 47 RBIs and scored 62 runs. He is batting .274/.335/.413 and has posted a 21.5% strikeout rate and a 7.3% walk rate. Benge has recorded 18 steals on 21 attempts.
  • CJ Abrams has hit 29 home runs this season, which ranks 8th in MLB. He has also tallied 91 RBIs (1st in MLB) and has scored 76 runs. In 512 plate appearances, he has recorded a .284 BA, .357 OBP and .541 SLG with an 8.6% walk rate and a 23.2% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 23 steals on 28 attempts.
  • In 500 plate appearances, Daylen Lile has slashed .249/.298/.418 this season. He has hit 15 long balls and driven in 65 runs with a strikeout rate of 18.8% and a walk rate of 5.6%. He has stolen 12 bases on 17 attempts and has scored 61 runs.

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