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Bale and James to United and Griezmann to Real Madrid? Don Balon reports a sudden turnaround by Europe’s heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester United. According to the paper, United have their sights set on Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez with many sources reporting that a deal is in place for the Columbian already. Bale has struggled with injuries this season for Real Madrid and United want to sign the Welshman to bolster their attack ahead of next season....

One of the most revered and demanding motorsport events on the planet, the 2023 race brings together some of the world’s best enduro competitors across a number of categories. The Sporting News takes a look at the key details for this year’s Dakar Rally. MORE: ‘Two weeks of self-inflicted pain’: Price and Sanders gear up for Dakar When is Dakar Rally 2023? The Dakar Rally began on December 31, 2022....

The Dallas Mavericks have had an inconsistent start to the 2020-21 NBA season, though they have faced some of the league’s elite teams in a tough schedule. In their last outing, they overcame the Houston Rockets on the road, led by Luka Doncic’s 33 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets won two games against the Minnesota Timberwolves coming into this game, and will be expected to push up the Western Conference standings as they begin Week 3....

With weather causing problems on Tuesday (and possibly causing a problem on Wednesday – Update: Blue Jays-Cardinals has been postponed), rotations have been juggled, but Noah Syndergaard and Jon Lester remain on track to pitch today. They stand out as the clear top options, but don’t forget about James Paxton, who will look to bounce back from his first poor outing of the season, and Dylan Bundy, who will try to continue his sterling April....

Today’s pitching slate is highlighted by a Stephen Strasburg-Clayton Kershaw showdown in the lone late-night game. If you’re only playing in DFS contests that feature the early-evening games, Madison Bumgarner is the easy choice as the top pitcher. If your strategy is to save a few bucks and differentiate your lineup with someone other than Bumgarner, then Steven Wright and John Lackey make for solid consolation prizes. MORE FANTASY: Prospect rankings | Waiver wire pickups | Fantasy football rankings...

And don’t forget, if you’re looking for more information, RotoQL is here to help with the DFS tools you need build your bankroll, including our RotoQL NBA lineup optimizer. Give RotoQL a try before the NBA season ends! MORE: Friday’s Playbook | DFS Lineup Builder Also, give me a follow at @MLoveDFS on Twitter for more DFS insight and analysis, including those crucial, last-minute lineup pivots, and don’t forget to bookmark the Sporting News Fantasy DFS page....

We will have to keep an eye on many different situations between questionable players and players being rested. Fortunately, tonight’s slate is full of a ton of options. However, with notable price differences on both sites, you will need to use the Daily NBA DFS Rankings as a resource when building lineups. If you’re worried about late scratches because of injuries or rest, follow our Player Alarms for news throughout the day, and check back for updates to the Playbook on Fantasy Alarm....

Despite the relatively low number of games, there are plenty of stars in action (LeBron James, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Damian Lillard, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, etc.), so finding big-ticket players won’t be a problem. Fortunately, thanks to injuries and teams being out of the playoff contention, there are also plenty of values in the form of backups getting more playing time. Check out the picks below to find sleepers to go with your stars....

This week’s strategy centers around trying to play the “projected ownership percentage” guessing game with a couple studs and some under-the-radar values. For more tips, values, and lineups, bookmark the Sporting News Fantasy DFS page. WEEK 15 DFS: FanDuel GPP lineup | DK cash | Values | DFS lineup builder Week 15 Daily Fantasy Football Picks: DraftKings tournaments/GPPs QB Philip Rivers, SD vs. OAK ($6,200): Rivers hits defenders with a few too many passes when trailing in the fourth quarter, but we hope for more negative game script with San Diego getting the second-highest implied total among Sunday dogs....

An MRI had revealed the quarterback suffered a latissimus strain and could potentially miss the team’s season-opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 9th. However, a second MRI has given the Cowboys good news about their quarterback’s health. Prescott’s shoulder healing well and he could play during preseason ESPN’s Todd Archer has reported that Dak Prescott’s shoulder is “healing well,” and the quarterback could return to practice soon....

The Yankees could sign the 31-year-old starter “next week,” according to a report from SNY, which cites unidentified league sources. New York may also look to add a pitcher at the trade deadline, the report says. Keuchel has had an extended stay in free agency after registering a 12-11 record and a 3.74 ERA in 34 starts with the Astros last season. He struck out 153 and walked 58 in 204 2/3 innings on the mound....

The incident comes less than a week after the state closed down its capitol building, canceling its legislative session in the face of death threats made against Whitmer for implementing stateside shutdown orders. The Edenville Dam, which holds Wixom Lake, was breached after the Midland experienced around 3 to 4 inches of rain since the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The emergency declaration will give state and local officials further resources to respond to the dam situation....

When it comes to first-year Florida coach Dan Mullen and SEC Media Days, that’s always the first topic that comes up. In 2016, the former Mississippi State coach sported a pair of Yeezy Boost 750 shoes designed by Kanye West. On Tuesday, Mullen rocked a pair of custom-made, Florida-themed Jordan 4s — and didn’t take long to dole out what could be the most retweeted one-liner from this year’s four-day event at the College Football Hall of Fame....

With a bunch of high-strikeout pitchers going today, you don’t necessarily need a top guy like Jacob deGrom to compete in GPPs or cash games. Someone like Luis Severino, Robbie Ray, or Drew Pomeranz could easily put up a lot of points even if they give up a couple runs. A sucker’s play might be Aaron Sanchez, who’s returning from blister and fingernail issues. Despite high expectations, Sanchez has struggled this year, seeing a declining K-rate and sky-high HR rate in his three starts....

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For the rest of the NFL season, I’ll be hosting a Q&A session from 10 am-noon ET every Sunday on Twitter! Chat with us as we go over late-breaking information and the best roster swaps prior to kickoff. Follow me @MLoveDFS, and bookmark the Sporting News Fantasy DFS page. This past week, a Tennessee stack was a must-have, and – surprise, surprise – another player went off against the Browns....

Arsenal are meanwhile linked with a world-class goalkeeper but the biggest news has come from Santiago Bernabeu where two former Real Madrid stars are ready to make a shock return and play for Zinedine Zidane. Di Maria and Ozil want Real Madrid return In a shocking report from Marca, former Real Madrid duo Angel Di Maria and Mesut Ozil are ready to make a return to Santiago Bernabeu after labelling their exit as a mistake....