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  24 August 2025, Emirates Stadium Mikel Arteta hopes for a second Premier League victory in Saturday's clash against Leeds United. The Opta supercomputer gives Arsenal a dominant 70.4% chance of victory. Arsenal close to historic record The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 42 Premier League home games against promoted sides (37 wins, 5 draws). Their last such defeat came in November 2010 against Newcastle United. If Arsenal manage to avoid a surprise defeat, they will equal the competition record for the longest run without losing at home against promoted teams - 43 matches, held by Chelsea between 2001-2015. Arteta dominates against Leeds The Arsenal manager has faced Leeds more often without losing than any other team as Gunners boss in all competitions (8 games, 7 wins, 1 draw), winning all five encounters at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal enter their first home game of the 2025-26 season after a narrow 1-0 win at Old Trafford against Manchester United thanks to Riccar...

  24 August 2025, Etihad Stadium Both teams started the new Premier League season with victories and now face off at the Etihad Stadium. The Opta supercomputer gives Manchester City a 61.7% chance of victory in Saturday's clash. City in impressive form Pep Guardiola's team leads the table after the first round thanks to a convincing 4-0 win at Wolverhampton. Since the start of April, City have collected more points than any other team (26) and remain unbeaten in this period (8 wins, 2 draws). Their defensive work is particularly impressive - they have the most clean sheets (7) and face the fewest shots per game of all teams in the division (7.6) since April. Erling Haaland scored twice against Wolves and is approaching a historic milestone - he could become only the second player in Premier League history to score 50 home goals in fewer than 50 appearances (currently 48 goals in 48 games). Tottenham as problematic opponent Despite City's dominance, Guardiola will be...

  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...

Before the start of the new NFL season comes time to evaluate all 32 teams according to their realistic Super Bowl chances. After months of preparations, drafts and roster changes, the moment of truth approaches. Title contenders (1-5) 1. Philadelphia Eagles - The offensive line remains the engine of the team and with a complete roster they represent the biggest threat. Questions in secondary positions won't resolve their ambitions. 2. Baltimore Ravens - Lamar Jackson and excellent management work make the Ravens a rising team. The only problem remains the receiving corps, where DeAndre Hopkins should bring improvement. 3. Buffalo Bills - Josh Allen after his first MVP season and an impressive offensive line give Buffalo a real chance for breakthrough. High expectations are justified. 4. Kansas City Chiefs - Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid create a combination that cannot be underestimated. Every year they manage to surprise critics and reach at least the AFC Championship. ...

24 August 2025, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Riyadh once again becomes the epicenter of global esports. Esports World Cup 2025 enters its final phase after eight weeks of intense battles across more than 20 gaming titles with a record prize pool exceeding $70 million. Ultimate esports showdown The event, which began in 2022 as Gamers8 and was rebranded in 2024 to Esports World Cup, represents a true Olympics of the virtual world. "Describing Esports World Cup 2025 as merely 'big' would be an understatement," says George Cristian Ciobanu from ESL FACEIT Group. Each edition has grown in scope, technical depth and creative ambitions. What started as an ambitious esports festival has evolved into the most complex and prestigious esports broadcast in history. Counter-Strike 2: Battle of titans In CS2, main favorites dominate including Team Spirit, who have dominated major tournaments after adding player zweih. Team Vitality remains a threat to everyone, while MOUZ were the ...

21-24 August 2025, East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta The pinnacle of the PGA Tour season brings revolutionary change. Tour Championship 2025 abandons the controversial "starting strokes" format and all 30 best players of the season begin on equal footing with a record purse of $40 million. Format revolution After six years, the starting strokes system that gave players advantages based on FedEx Cup standings is ending. All participants now start at par and the winner is determined by the lowest total score after four rounds. This change gives all qualified golfers a fair chance. The winner will receive a record $10 million, with earnings counting as official prize money for the first time since 2018. They also earn a five-year PGA Tour exemption and the prestigious Calamity Jane trophy. Scheffler as clear favorite World number one Scottie Scheffler enters the tournament as defending champion with an impressive 2025 season. Five victories including two majors and a triumph a...

The Indianapolis Colts are moving into the spotlight as one of the main contenders for a blockbuster trade in the NFL. According to insider Jordan Schultz, they are among the teams pursuing All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson from the Cincinnati Bengals. Contract dispute escalates The 30-year-old defender, returning as NFL First-Team All-Pro and current sack king with 17.5 total sacks in 2024, finds himself in a stalemate with Bengals management. Despite reporting to training camp, he refuses to participate in practices due to an unresolved contract dispute. Hendrickson enters the final year of his contract with a cap hit of $18.67 million and is demanding a multi-year lucrative extension. When negotiations stalled, he reportedly requested a trade early in the season. Perfect connection with Colts The Colts' interest is not coincidental. A four-year collaboration exists between Hendrickson and Indianapolis' new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo from Cincinnati, where th...