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The visitors returned to the Dutch top-flight courtesy of a 2-1 victory over NAC Brenda in the playoff final to end their five-year stint in the Eerste Divisie. Following an impressive pre-season, Ajax were denied their first piece of silverware last Friday as they suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat against PSV Eindhoven in the Johan Cruyff Shield final. In a game where Ajax saw red, English youngster Noni Madueke scored a first-half brace to give PSV a comfortable lead heading into the break before Yorbe Vertessen and Mario Gotze completed the rout in the final 15 minutes of the game....

Ajman are among the worst-performing teams in the tournament as they lost their first match to Team Abu Dhabi by 48 runs. The Emirates Blues are one of the top teams in the Emirates D20 League as they won their first match against Dubai by 27 runs. Ajman will give it their all to win the match and make a comeback in the tournament, but the Emirates Blues are a strong opponent....

Al Sadd had won five successive home games in the competition and were in front 14 minutes in when Gomis inadvertently turned a low cross into his own net. But Gomis redeemed himself by deservedly drawing the visitors level and Xavi’s men were dealt a further blow before half-time as Abdelkarim Hassan was dismissed, the Qatari defender shown quickfire yellows for kicking the ball away after a strong challenge and then his poor reaction to being booked....

Brandon Moss was borderline awful in the second half of the season; he hit just .173 with four homers in 58 games after the All-Star break. So of course, he crushed a two-run home run off James Shields to open the scoring in the top half of the inning. MORE: Party like it’s 1985 | When each team will exit | Shining moments for each playoff team | Ranking the ballparks | Twitter must-follows...

The Mountaineers will host the first game in Morgantown on Sept. 5, 2026, before heading to Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 4, 2027. “With its great tradition and history, it will be exciting to host the Crimson Tide in Morgantown, and it will provide our fans with a great trip to visit Tuscaloosa the following season,” West Virginia athletics director Shane Lyons said in a school release. MORE: Bama-Notre Dame: Five predictions before 2028-29 meeting...

On Tuesday, the city unveiled the new logo, with the exclamation point after the “F” formed from the “L” and “O” in the word “Florence,” and the tagline “Live for More” on its Facebook page. In the post, the city said, “the mayor and Council set out to lead a branding and marketing campaign that reflects the modern-day feel of our beautiful town.” WAAY-TV reported on the new branding, saying it was handled by Birmingham, Alabama, marketing firm Tatum Design and cost the city $25,000....

Senior defensive end Da’Shawn Hand went down with a left leg injury against the Rebels in the third quarter and had to be helped off the field. He couldn’t put any weight on his leg, and eventually was carted off the field by Alabama trainers. MORE: How they beat Bama: Ranking SEC opponents’ chances Hand is one of the Tide’s veteran playmakers on defense, and his absence would be sorely missed if he were to miss significant time....

The 6-3, 210-pound Mullaney, who graduated from Oregon State, brings a healthy body to a team that lost three receivers — including star Amari Cooper — to graduation this spring, then lost Cam Sims to a knee injury in spring workouts. MORE: SN All-Americans | Top 25 WRs for 2015 | SN Top 25 Mullaney, a 3-star prospect coming out of high school in 2011, missed half of last season with an elbow injury, but he grabbed 52 receptions for 788 yards in 2013....

Speaking to ProPublica and AL.com, which recently published a joint investigation into the statewide issue, Lamar County Sheriff Hal Allred described how jails without medical staff seek medical bond to avoid getting “stuck” with hospital bills. “We had a guy a couple of weeks ago with congestive heart failure…The judge let him make bond so the county didn’t get stuck with that bill,” Allred told ProPublica and AL.com in a March telephone interview....

The Crimson Tide topped the Clemson Tigers 24-6 at the Sugar Bowl on Monday night at the Superdome and will face the Georgia Bulldogs for the national title Jan. 8. MORE: Alabama-Clemson III adds to history of best bowl rematches Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdowns, while the Alabama forced two crucial turnovers en route to the win. Clemson registered just 188 total yards and rushed for only 64 yards in the contest....

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Georgia has opened as a 2.5-point favorite against the Crimson Tide for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Jan. 10 in Indianapolis. BENDER: Georiga resets title hopes, gives Alabama rematch renewed hype When the two teams squared off in the SEC championship game on Dec. 4, Georgia was favored by 6.5 points. Those betting on Nick Saban and the reigning national champs were rewarded as Alabama carved up Georgia in a 41-24 win....

The game is at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Alabama (12-0) is in its fifth CFP championship game under Nick Saban after beating No. 4 Notre Dame 31-14 in the semifinals. The Crimson Tide are also looking for a sixth national championship under Saban, and the offense averages 48.2 points per game. DeVonta Smith, Mack Jones and Najee Harris lead that offense, which might get an extra lift with the potential return of Jaylen Waddle....

Staying with the team is fine with him, so as long as he is a member of the Nets, Lopez will give the team his best. In a commanding and surprising 102-80 victory over the Washington Wizards, Lopez showed his old magic. His second half produced 25 points; his first, one. If nothing else, Lopez upped his trade value should the Nets decide to continue pursuing offers. The secret to his success: Been there, done that....

RELATED: Every Age Of Empires Game, Ranked The scale of naval warfare in Age of Empires 4 largely depends on the map type. For maps that contain significant bodies of water, building fast and sturdy fleets can’t be avoided. Knowing which civilizations excel in the naval arena is useful information to keep in mind before a skirmish match commences. Updated February 11, 2022 by Mark Hospodar: Naval warfare doesn’t play a massive role in Age of Empires 4, but when it does occur, players need to be ready....

The last time fans got to play a new Age of Empires title was in 2005, almost 15 years ago. Age of Empires 4 shows exactly what a modern, AAA Age of Empires title should look like. The gameplay reveal trailer for Age of Empires 4 offers just a glimpse at the title, showcasing a minute-long siege of what appears to be a Medieval keep and town. The town is filled with farms and structures impressively rendered for 4K resolution, only for it to begin being torn down by an advancing army and its trebuchets....

The agent, Jimmy Sexton, made the comments during a 45-minute call with former Texas Regent Tom Hicks and current Regent Wallace Hall. Hicks detailed the call in a Sept. 24 email that was obtained Tuesday by the AP through an open-records request. MORE: Best BCS moments | SEC icons | Top rivalries | First-and-10 "Sexton confirmed that UT is the only job Nick would possibly consider leaving Alabama for, and that his success there created special pressure for him," Hicks wrote....

Agent Raiola, who represents the likes of Paul Pogba, Matthijs de Ligt, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, was given a three-month suspension on Wednesday, though the FIGC did not provide any specific reasoning. And Raiola has now responded to the FIGC’s decision, reassuring his clients that business will carry on as usual during the transfer window. In a statement released on his official Twitter page, Raiola wrote: “This ‘Italian Ban’ is not a surprise, unfortunately....

The Agents of Mayhem launch trailer gives fans a glimpse at some of the different agents they can take control of in the game, and what powers they have at their disposal. It also makes its connections to Saints Row very clear, with the opening moments of the trailer pointing out that the game is developed by the same studio, and by showcasing the infamous Johnny Gat on numerous occasions....

Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling reported after the team’s win Tuesday night that Martin “split open the pinky finger on his left hand giving a high five after the game.” Zwelling added that Martin “got stitched up,” which seems insane when you think about it. MORE: Each MLB team’s worst postseason memory Where in the high five process is there an opportunity to cut yourself? It’s a simple concept: You put your hand up, aim it at the recipients’ hand and smack hard enough where you make a sound, but not so aggressively that you begin to bleed....