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The 19-year-old left Peterborough at the end of last season, and has been on trial with Albion’s under-23s over the last fortnight. Under-23 coach Simon Rusk commented, “Lewis is a versatile left-sided defender who has been with us during pre-season. He has impressed enough to earn a one-year contract. “That will give us the opportunity to work closely with him on his development over the coming season in our under-23 set up....

The Spain international left Barca for Borussia Dortmund on loan at the start of last season and made the move permanent in February. Alcacer quickly proved a hit in Germany, scoring 18 goals in his first Bundesliga campaign, and already boasts seven in all competitions this term. That form gives the striker the chance to prove a point to those who doubted him when Barca visit Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday....

Let the epic World Series celebrations ensue! MORE: Royals clinch improbable World Series berth | Excited Royals fan terrifies Kansas City reporter | Royals fans: ‘We don’t suck anymore’ | Series TV schedule Paul Rudd? Champagne showers! Someone is really wearing a full on scuba mask! Get out those brooms, Royals fans!

Fox Sports decided Game 6 of the ALCS was a done deal by putting the Royals in the World Series. MORE: Top ALCS photos | One fan’s HR catch unites a family Of course Jose Bautista hit a two-run home run to tie the game 3-3 in the eighth inning after that graphic was up. So this may end poorly for the fans in Kansas City… UPDATE: Fox must have known something we didn’t....

The game was notable for a power outage that lasted 17 minutes, while the Tigers' power outage lasted for three hours and 20 minutes. Here's how it happened, as it happened: MORE: Box score | ALCS schedule | Must-see photos from the series PREGAME Both teams make slight tweaks to their lineups from Sunday, with Napoli returning to Boston's starting nine at first base, replacing Mike Carp, while the Tigers go with their third left fielder in as many games, using Andy Dirks after Don Kelly got the Game 2 start and Jhonny Peralta, now at shortstop, started Game 1....

In 2012, Morgan was the U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year, and her goal total (28) was the third most in U.S. women’s soccer history. She finished third in the voting for the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year that year and attended the Gala Awards ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland after helping the women’s team win Olympic gold in London. MORE: World Cup 2015 location, host city | USA faces Group of Death | 10 athletes to watch...

USA captain Morgan celebrated scoring a Women’s World Cup semifinal winner against England by lifting her little finger and pretending to sip tea, a popular beverage in the country of her opponents and one linked to American independence after a shipment of the drink was dumped in the sea by colonists in an event known as the Boston Tea Party. She was called “distasteful” and “disrespectful” by her former Orlando Pride teammate and England international Lianne Sanderson, who is working at the tournament as a pundit for beIN SPORTS, while television commentator Piers Morgan said her celebration was “bordering on a declaration of war....

Washington quarterback Alex Smith made a miraculous return to the field after a devastating leg injury that almost cost him his leg and life in 2018. Smith endured 17 surgeries, a near-fatal infection in the injured leg and hundreds of hours of rehab and physical therapy to get back on the field, which was never a certainty. MORE: SN’s NFL playoff power rankings That alone is a success, and his triumphant return to the field is symbolized by Smith’s external fixator brace — used to keep his leg stable after surgery — which was shaped into the silhouette of a Lombardi Trophy....

In an interview with the New York Post, Bliss said WWE’s touring schedule had left Jax exhausted. Jax did not appear on “Monday Night Raw,” which led to speculation she was unhappy with WWE. “We have talked about it a lot,” Bliss told the Post. “Whatever she is going through, I wouldn’t necessarily call it a leave of absence. She’s taking some time off because our schedule (is) very grueling....

“Hey TuckyoRose, @TuckerCarlson. Yes, I 100% support defending my homeland,” Vindman tweeted on Wednesday. “That’s why I did more than talk, I served 21 years in the @USArmy. What did you do besides [sow] discord amongst [Americans], cheerlead for our enemies, and weaken us, inviting attacks on the U.S. #tuckyorose.” Vindman, whose testimony led to the first impeachment of then-President Donald Trump in 2019, made the remarks Wednesday on Twitter....

The striker was constantly linked with a move to Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and PSG among others. Any deal to take the striker now would be unlikely and extremely expensive. “People can stop talking [about me],” Lacazette said. “Now I hope we will only talk because I am scoring goals and winning games with Lyon. “I let it be known my wish to stay at the club and to refuse any outside offer....

Trump warned Iran via Twitter that the U.S. had compiled a list of 52 sites in Iran that it would strike militarily if the Persian Gulf nation chose to retaliate to the early Friday killing of Qassem Soleimani. The Iranian general was one of Iran’s top leaders, commanding the country’s elite Quds Force and coordinating with Iran-backed groups throughout the Middle East. Viewed as widely popular among Iranians, Soleimani was killed in a targeted U....

Ocasio-Cortez’s remarks were in response to a copy of Buttigieg’s advertisement shared by Politico journalist Alex Thompson. In the ad, which Thompson wrote was targeted at Iowa voters, Buttigieg is depicted discussing policy in a room full of voters. Specifically, he discussed a plan that would provide free college to 80 percent of American families. “I believe we should move to make college affordable for everybody,” Buttigieg said in the video....

Luckily, the former “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” actor fully embraces his inner yuppie. Here he is during the Saturday round of the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship doing the most famous dance movie in sitcom history with Justin Timberlake. MORE: British Open photos | British Open leaderboard Your browser does not support iframes. For clarity:

Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino struck to put the European champions in control at St. Mary’s, but the Saints hit back in the closing stages. Danny Ings profited when a poor Adrian pass cannoned into the open goal and the former Reds striker then missed a gilt-edged chance to snatch a draw. Adrian was a pre-match injury doubt after he was inadvertently hurt by a supporter during the celebrations after Liverpool defeated Chelsea in a shoot-out to win the UEFA Super Cup....

The LaLiga leaders came from behind to prevail 3-1 at Camp Nou on Saturday thanks to goals from Gerard Pique, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Chile international Vidal, 31, started for the 19th time in all competitions since his switch from Bayern Munich in August and was typically energetic in helping Barca overturn Raul de Tomas’ 24th-minute opener. The midfielder registered more touches and tackles than any other player on the pitch and earned warm praise from his head coach....

Parents and alumni at Columbine High School planned to form a “human chain” around the school this week to keep the media away from the students. Large majorities of those polled by NEWSWEEK say they believe media coverage encourages copycat killings (88 percent) and makes people feel more endangered than they really are (72 percent). There’ve been other charges: all-mayhem-all-the-time desensitizes us to violence. It intrudes on private moments. It gives dysfunctional losers an opportunity to go out in a blaze of glory, and facilitated Buford Furrow Jr....

Salah has enjoyed a stellar debut campaign at Anfield, helping Liverpool reach the Champions League semi-finals with 40 goals in all competitions since arriving from upcoming European opponents Roma. Of Salah’s season tally, 30 of those have come in the Premier League as the Egyptian forwards leads the Golden Boot race, while he was named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year. Discussing the hype over Salah, who scored in Liverpool’s 2-1 second-leg victory over City at the Etihad Stadium last week, German manager Klopp revealed what he told his players....

Rockefeller Center digs. Around the same time, AOL subscribers were greeted by an offer to buy Sports Illustrated, a Time Warner title, as they logged on to the nation’s biggest Internet service provider. The two companies held a joint board meeting in Atlanta last summer, and the directors even attended a ball game played by the Time Warner-owned Atlanta Braves. And Time Warner employees are already enjoying a new perk: free access to AOL....