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  31 August 2025 Liverpool completed one of the biggest transfers in British football history by signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a record £125 million. Following summer arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Giorgi Mamardashvili and other reinforcements, Isak represents another statement from the defending champions. More than just goals Isak scored 52 goals for Newcastle in all competitions over the past two seasons, including 44 in the Premier League. Only Erling Haaland (49) and Mohamed Salah (47) scored more in the last two seasons, with the Swede playing six games fewer than his new teammate. What makes Isak exceptional isn't just productivity, but versatility. In December 2024, he not only led the Premier League in goals scored (8) but also created the most chances from open play (19). His 1.33 chances created per 90 minutes last season represents his career high. Perfect profile of modern striker The 26-year-old Swedish international averaged 36.8 touches per 90 ...

31 August 2025 The Dallas Cowboys made one of the most important moves of the summer period by securing the services of cornerback DaRon Bland for the next four years. The new contract is worth $92 million with $46 million guaranteed. Record salary jump The 26-year-old defender has joined the highest-paid players at his position in the NFL thanks to his new contract. An average annual income exceeding $23 million represents a dramatic increase from the current year, when he was set to earn just over $5 million in the final year of his rookie contract. "Honestly, it's still hard to believe for me. It means enormous trust and I want to repay it on the field," Bland said after signing the contract. Historic breakthrough in 2023 Bland captured the attention of the entire football world in the 2023 season with a record performance of nine interceptions, five of which he converted into touchdowns. This broke the previous league record and established him as one of the bi...

  The home run remains one of the most thrilling moments in baseball. When a player goes yard more than once in a game, fans start flipping through the record books. Four home runs in one game represents one of the greatest and most difficult achievements for a hitter. Modern era dominance Interestingly, apart from Willie Mays, none of the top 10 home run hitters in history managed to hit four in one game. Even Barry Bonds, holder of the single-season home run record, didn't make it into this exclusive club. Latest record holders (2025) The 2025 season brought two new members to the four-homer club. Nick Kurtz of the Athletics became the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in one game on July 25 in a 15-3 win over the Houston Astros. His performance also included 19 total bases, tying Shawn Green's 2002 record. Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks achieved the same feat on April 26 against the Atlanta Braves, directing all four home runs to left and le...

  May 10, 2025   SK Slavia Praha - AC Sparta Praha   Eden Arena, Prague, Czech Republic On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the highlight of the 33rd round of the Chance Liga will take place in Eden in the form of the Prague derby between SK Slavia Praha and AC Sparta Praha. The clash of traditional rivals brings not only the usual emotions but also interesting statistical connections and the possibility of equaling a historic record. SK Slavia Praha won their 19th consecutive home league game against Plzeň in the last round. If Slavia defeats Sparta, they will equal the longest streak of consecutive home wins in the Czech league, held by Sparta themselves from the period between October 1999 and March 2001 (20 wins). Ironically, the "sewn ones" could equal their biggest rival's record in a direct confrontation. AC Sparta Praha is experiencing an unusual crisis in the championship playoff round. While in previous seasons they did not lose any of the first two matches in the ch...