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Chelsea's 3-0 Win Over Barcelona Hinges on Cucurella Offside Call Verified by SAOT

Chelsea defeated Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on November 25, 2025, with a controversial first goal upheld by UEFA's SAOT technology, confirming Marc Cucurella was onside by 0.15 meters—marking Chelsea's largest ever win over Barcelona in Europe.

26 November 2025
Lakers’ DeAndre Ayton Out Indefinitely After Knee Contusion vs. Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers center DeAndre Ayton is out indefinitely after suffering a right knee contusion in a collision with Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey on November 23, 2025. His absence threatens the Lakers' top-2 seed hopes as they face critical homestand games.

24 November 2025
Trump Hosts Black-Tie Dinner for Saudi Crown Prince as $600B Deal and $142B Arms Pact Seal Historic Alliance

President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sealed a $600B investment pact and $142B arms deal at a White House dinner, marking the strongest U.S.-Saudi alliance since 1945 — with implications for global defense, AI, and Middle East peace.

21 November 2025
Panama vs El Salvador: Final Qualifier Showdown for World Cup 2026 Spot on November 19

Panama faces El Salvador in a decisive World Cup 2026 qualifier on November 19, 2025, needing a big win to overtake Suriname on goal difference. El Salvador, eliminated, fights for pride as Panama seeks its first World Cup since 2018.

20 November 2025
Mexico and Uruguay End 0-0 in Friendly Amid Penalty Controversy and Jiménez’s Fan Boos Remark

Mexico and Uruguay drew 0-0 in a tense friendly, marred by a controversial denied penalty and Raúl Jiménez’s biting remark about fan boos in the United States — highlighting deeper issues in Mexico’s international strategy.

16 November 2025
Blue Jays’ historic 11-4 win snaps Dodgers’ streak in World Series opener

Toronto's 11‑4 win over Los Angeles in Game 1 of the 2025 World Series featured a historic pinch‑hit grand slam, ending a 32‑year title drought and giving the Blue Jays a pivotal 1‑0 lead.

26 October 2025
Texas A&M Edges Arkansas 45-42 in Thrilling SEC Showdown

Texas A&M edges Arkansas 45-42 in a dramatic SEC showdown, boosting the Aggies' title hopes while keeping the Razorbacks in contention.

19 October 2025
Clemson Crushes UNC 35-10 in ACC Showdown as Swinney Outplays Belichick

Clemson thumps UNC 35-10 in a Week 6 ACC clash, with Dabo Swinney's experience outshining Bill Belichick’s college debut, boosting Clemson's title hopes.

5 October 2025
Texas A&M vs Notre Dame: Prop Picks, Odds and Best Bets for Week 3

Notre Dame is a 6.5-point home favorite over Texas A&M in a prime-time Week 3 showdown on NBC. The total sits around 49.5–50.5. Key angles: Marcel Reed’s dual-threat yardage, Jeremiyah Love’s rushing volume, and Notre Dame’s team total over 27.5. Texas A&M arrives 2-0 with a balanced attack; Notre Dame seeks a bounce-back at home in a game with playoff stakes.

14 September 2025
Florida State routs East Texas A&M 77-3: 10 straight scoring drives power emotional Week 2 win

No. 14 Florida State crushed East Texas A&M 77-3, scoring on 10 straight drives in a game dedicated to injured freshman Ethan Pritchard. Thomas Castellanos led six touchdown drives before freshman Kevin Sperry added two scoring throws. The defense intercepted two passes and held the Lions to 2.9 yards per carry. Both teams hit a bye week before returning Sept. 20.

7 September 2025