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Deadspin | Report: YouTube nearing deal for 5-game NFL package Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a television camera operator during the game between the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The NFL and YouTube are finalizing a deal to air five regular-season games per year on the streaming service, Front Office Sports reported Thursday. The league had extra inventory to sell with the elimination of “Monday Night Football” doubleheaders, announced earlier this month. Details about the cost and the duration of the YouTube deal were not immediately available, nor are the dates or any specifics about the games involved. YouTube, which is owned by Google, signed a seven-year, billion contract in 2023 to secure the rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket package. Last season, YouTube aired the season-opening, prime-time matchup in Brazil between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. The game averaged 19.7 million global viewers and 18.5 million in the United States, according to Nielsen. The NFL declined to comment on the report and representatives from Google did not immediately respond to Front Office Sports. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Report #YouTube #nearing #deal #5game #NFL #package

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Deadspin | Report: YouTube nearing deal for 5-game NFL package Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a television camera operator during the game between the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The NFL and YouTube are finalizing a deal to air five regular-season games per year on the streaming service, Front Office Sports reported Thursday. The league had extra inventory to sell with the elimination of “Monday Night Football” doubleheaders, announced earlier this month. Details about the cost and the duration of the YouTube deal were not immediately available, nor are the dates or any specifics about the games involved. YouTube, which is owned by Google, signed a seven-year, billion contract in 2023 to secure the rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket package. Last season, YouTube aired the season-opening, prime-time matchup in Brazil between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. The game averaged 19.7 million global viewers and 18.5 million in the United States, according to Nielsen. The NFL declined to comment on the report and representatives from Google did not immediately respond to Front Office Sports. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Report #YouTube #nearing #deal #5game #NFL #packageOct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a television camera operator during the game between the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The NFL and YouTube are finalizing a deal to air five regular-season games per year on the streaming service, Front Office Sports reported Thursday.

The league had extra inventory to sell with the elimination of “Monday Night Football” doubleheaders, announced earlier this month.

Details about the cost and the duration of the YouTube deal were not immediately available, nor are the dates or any specifics about the games involved.


YouTube, which is owned by Google, signed a seven-year, $2 billion contract in 2023 to secure the rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket package.

Last season, YouTube aired the season-opening, prime-time matchup in Brazil between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. The game averaged 19.7 million global viewers and 18.5 million in the United States, according to Nielsen.

The NFL declined to comment on the report and representatives from Google did not immediately respond to Front Office Sports.

–Field Level Media

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Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a television camera operator during the game between the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The NFL and YouTube are finalizing a deal to air five regular-season games per year on the streaming service, Front Office Sports reported Thursday.

The league had extra inventory to sell with the elimination of “Monday Night Football” doubleheaders, announced earlier this month.

Details about the cost and the duration of the YouTube deal were not immediately available, nor are the dates or any specifics about the games involved.

YouTube, which is owned by Google, signed a seven-year, $2 billion contract in 2023 to secure the rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket package.

Last season, YouTube aired the season-opening, prime-time matchup in Brazil between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. The game averaged 19.7 million global viewers and 18.5 million in the United States, according to Nielsen.

The NFL declined to comment on the report and representatives from Google did not immediately respond to Front Office Sports.

–Field Level Media

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ISL 2025-26: Chennaiyin braces for stern test against confident SC Delhi <div id="content-body-70869793" itemprop="articleBody"><p>Chennaiyin FC (CFC) will be keen to make the most of its home advantage when it takes on a resurgent Sporting Club Delhi at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Friday in the Indian Super League (ISL).</p><p>After a tough start to the season on the road, Chennaiyin hasn’t registered a victory in its three straight home games, which leaves it 12th on the points table with just five points.</p><p>With no playoffs to vie for this campaign and the title now out of reach, head coach Clifford Miranda is wary of slipping into a relegation battle.</p><p>Though Mohammedan Sporting Club is primed for the drop with no points in seven outings, Miranda will want to put together a few positive results to put further breathing space between it and the last place.</p><p>“Including relegation has its own fights, possibilities and consequences. I don’t think any of us, not even for one bit, is less motivated than if they had to be fighting for a top four or top six spot. So, it is very important that we stay sharp and that we are up to the task,” said Miranda.</p><p>Three points for Chennaiyin could see it replace Delhi in ninth before it takes on Mohammedan at home next Tuesday, a fixture which could effectively decide its fate in the top division next season.</p><p>To do that Chennaiyin will need to improve its chance creation in front of goal, which currently reflects its position in the table. With a combined xG of 5.5 (third-lowest), CFC has scored just five goals (second-lowest). To make matters worse, it has also been wasteful with its finishing.</p><p>Chennaiyin has often been pedestrian with its passing, failing to be incisive to trouble the opposition. For all the possession it has hogged, it hasn’t translated into opportunities in the final third. The team also has the fourth-lowest touches (105) in the opposition penalty area.</p><p>Yet, Miranda is optimistic that a turnaround is around the corner.</p><div class="verticle article-picture center"><img src="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/pfhsqz/article70869857.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Chennaiyin%20FCs%20head%20coach%20Clifford%20Rayes%20Miranda%20during%20a%20press%20conference%20in%20Chennai%20on%20Thursday.jpeg" data-original="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/pfhsqz/article70869857.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Chennaiyin%20FCs%20head%20coach%20Clifford%20Rayes%20Miranda%20during%20a%20press%20conference%20in%20Chennai%20on%20Thursday.jpeg" alt="Three points could take Clifford Miranda’s outfit to ninth place in the standings and open up a gap to the relegation zone." title="Three points could take Clifford Miranda’s outfit to ninth place in the standings and open up a gap to the relegation zone." class=" lazy" width="100%" height="100%"/><div class="pic-caption"><figcaption class="figure-caption align-text-bottom"><p> Three points could take Clifford Miranda’s outfit to ninth place in the standings and open up a gap to the relegation zone. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement </p><img class="caption-image" src="https://assetsss.thehindu.com/theme/images/SSRX/lightbox-info.svg" alt="lightbox-info"/></figcaption></div><p class="caption"> Three points could take Clifford Miranda’s outfit to ninth place in the standings and open up a gap to the relegation zone. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement </p></div><p>“Now, I can see a bit of how I want the team to play, although the results haven’t gone our way. I can see some moments and shades of it, so for me and my players, the most important thing is to finish as high as possible,” said the Indian coach.</p><p>Delhi, which registered back-to-back victories, will make it another robust challenge for the home side. Tomasz Tchórz has got a right tune out of the resources at his disposal with several domestic talents repaying the faith shown in them by the Pole.</p><p>Mohammed Aimen, Mohammed Azhar and Joseph Sunny – the former two have previously worked with Tchórz at Kerala Blasters — have all been instrumental in recent outings.</p><p>“We are in a good moment. I think we are not overconfident because players understand how hard they worked throughout the season and in the pre-season. First we sow, then we reap. Now it is a moment of harvesting. I hope that we will be getting fruits from our hard work,” said Tchórz.</p><p>Having settled in a 3-4-3 system, Delhi, placed ninth, is showing signs of life that it can punch above its weight against the well-established names. After conceding six in the opening two encounters, the defense has let in only four in the last five.</p><p>“They are very clear. That’s the system that offers you dynamic,” noted Miranda, “It’s one team who likes to play football and to build up from the back. They also have this dimension where if they cannot build up from the back, they go over the top. They may not have the best of names in Indian football, but it’s one team who wants to play football.”</p><p>It remains to be seen if Miranda opts to play two strikers up front to put more pressure on Delhi’s three-man backline. With Elsinho’s injury ruling him out of the season, it could allow Irfan Yadwad, Chennaiyin’s top-scorer, to partner Daniel Chima Chikwu in attack, while Mohammed Bemammer could return to the XI to shield the backline.</p><p>With an early evening kick-off in the sweltering Chennai summer, a cagey affair is the offing where both teams will want to put away any opening that presents itself in their bid to climb up the table.</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 16, 2026</p></div> #ISL #Chennaiyin #braces #stern #test #confident #Delhi

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Premier League 2025-26: Fernandez returns after disciplinary omission; James remains sidelined ahead of Man United clash <div id="content-body-70869799" itemprop="articleBody"><p>Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has returned to full training and is available for selection for Saturday’s Premier League home match against Manchester United after being dropped for disciplinary reasons, manager Liam Rosenior said on Thursday.</p><p>The 25-year-old Argentina World Cup winner was omitted from the squad for the 7-0 win over League One side Port Vale in the FA Cup quarterfinals and last week’s 3-0 Premier League defeat to second-placed Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.</p><p>Fernandez, who had been wearing the captain’s armband in the absence of the injured Reece James, had previously said he would assess his future after the World Cup and expressed a desire to live in Madrid, comments for which he later apologised.</p><p>“Enzo has been with the group and has been training very well,” Rosenior told reporters on Thursday. “So, it’s business as usual in terms of selection for the game.</p><p>“In terms of his training and his application, Enzo has been excellent as well.”</p><p><b>ALSO READ: <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/epl/harry-maguire-miss-man-united-vs-chelsea-match-one-match-ban/article70866231.ece" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Man United’s Maguire to miss Chelsea trip after one-match ban for misconduct</a></b></p><p>Rosenior also provided updates on defender Trevoh Chalobah, who has not played since the second leg of Chelsea’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, and on James, who has been sidelined since the loss to Newcastle United in March.</p><p>“Trevoh trained today but not fully; it was modified training,” Rosenior said. “We’ll make a decision on him, but he is very close. Reece is a little further away.”</p><p>Chelsea is sixth on 48 points, four behind Liverpool in the Champions League places, having won only one of its last five Premier League matches. Victory over third-placed United would help close the gap in the race for the top five.</p><p>“You focus on what you can control, which is our performance,” Rosenior said. “You make sure the attitude, the energy and the application to the game are right. I expect a good performance on Saturday.”</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 16, 2026</p></div> #Premier #League #Fernandez #returns #disciplinary #omission #James #remains #sidelined #ahead #Man #United #clash

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Deadspin | Errors prove costly in Nationals’ 10-inning win over Pirates Apr 16, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Nasim Nuñez (26) slides into Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) at second base forcing an error and allowing two runs to score during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images James Wood had two hits, including a two-out go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning to lead the Washington Nationals to an 8-7 extra-inning win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon. Wood’s hit off Pirates closer Dennis Santana (2-1) scored automatic runner Jorbit Vivas and gave the Nationals their eventual winning margin and a split of the four-game series. Washington had a chance to add a second run, but left runners at the corners when Brady House flew out to left. Konnor Griffin legged out an infield single against Nationals reliever Orlando Ribalta in the bottom of the inning, putting runners at the corners with no outs. But Ribalta struck out Bryan Reynolds and induced a game-ending double play grounder by Jake Mangum to record his first career save. The Nationals took advantage of a mistake-riddled performance by the Pirates, who committed four errors. Two of those errors, a hit batter and a wild pitch led to six of the Nationals’ runs. Trailing 7-6, Mangum drew a walk to lead off the ninth and stole second. Nationals reliever Clayton Beeter (1-0) then hit Ryan O’Hearn with a pitch. Oneil Cruz grounded into a fielder’s choice, setting up runners at the corners with one out. Beeter struck out Marcell Ozuna before walking Nick Yorke to load the bases. Brandon Lowe hit a liner back up the middle that hit Beeter’s glove and the glove of Nasim Nunez for an infield single to tie the game at 7. Daylen Lile and Drew Millas also had two hits for the Nationals. Mangum led the Pirates with three of their 15 hits. Cruz, Griffin, Brandon Lowe and Nick Gonzales each had two hits and an RBI. The most costly of the errors came in the fifth when Griffin fielded what should have been an inning-ending double play grounder by Luis Garcia Jr. Griffin tagged second late and spiked the intended throw to first into the ground. The ball bounced into right field, clearing the bases and giving the Nationals a 3-0 lead. Garcia Jr. then scored on a throwing error by Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft, who allowed five runs (two earned) over 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven and walking two. The Pirates tied the game at 4 in the bottom of the fourth, highlighted by a 423-foot, three-run home run to left by Ozuna – his first as a Pirate – off Nationals starter Foster Griffin, who gave up four runs over 5 1/3 innings, walking one and striking out seven. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Errors #prove #costly #Nationals #10inning #win #PiratesApr 16, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Nasim Nuñez (26) slides into Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) at second base forcing an error and allowing two runs to score during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

James Wood had two hits, including a two-out go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning to lead the Washington Nationals to an 8-7 extra-inning win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon.

Wood’s hit off Pirates closer Dennis Santana (2-1) scored automatic runner Jorbit Vivas and gave the Nationals their eventual winning margin and a split of the four-game series.

Washington had a chance to add a second run, but left runners at the corners when Brady House flew out to left.

Konnor Griffin legged out an infield single against Nationals reliever Orlando Ribalta in the bottom of the inning, putting runners at the corners with no outs. But Ribalta struck out Bryan Reynolds and induced a game-ending double play grounder by Jake Mangum to record his first career save.

The Nationals took advantage of a mistake-riddled performance by the Pirates, who committed four errors. Two of those errors, a hit batter and a wild pitch led to six of the Nationals’ runs.


Trailing 7-6, Mangum drew a walk to lead off the ninth and stole second. Nationals reliever Clayton Beeter (1-0) then hit Ryan O’Hearn with a pitch. Oneil Cruz grounded into a fielder’s choice, setting up runners at the corners with one out. Beeter struck out Marcell Ozuna before walking Nick Yorke to load the bases.

Brandon Lowe hit a liner back up the middle that hit Beeter’s glove and the glove of Nasim Nunez for an infield single to tie the game at 7.

Daylen Lile and Drew Millas also had two hits for the Nationals. Mangum led the Pirates with three of their 15 hits. Cruz, Griffin, Brandon Lowe and Nick Gonzales each had two hits and an RBI.

The most costly of the errors came in the fifth when Griffin fielded what should have been an inning-ending double play grounder by Luis Garcia Jr. Griffin tagged second late and spiked the intended throw to first into the ground. The ball bounced into right field, clearing the bases and giving the Nationals a 3-0 lead. Garcia Jr. then scored on a throwing error by Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft, who allowed five runs (two earned) over 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven and walking two.

The Pirates tied the game at 4 in the bottom of the fourth, highlighted by a 423-foot, three-run home run to left by Ozuna – his first as a Pirate – off Nationals starter Foster Griffin, who gave up four runs over 5 1/3 innings, walking one and striking out seven.

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#Deadspin #Errors #prove #costly #Nationals #10inning #win #Pirates">Deadspin | Errors prove costly in Nationals’ 10-inning win over Pirates Apr 16, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Nasim Nuñez (26) slides into Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) at second base forcing an error and allowing two runs to score during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images James Wood had two hits, including a two-out go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning to lead the Washington Nationals to an 8-7 extra-inning win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon. Wood’s hit off Pirates closer Dennis Santana (2-1) scored automatic runner Jorbit Vivas and gave the Nationals their eventual winning margin and a split of the four-game series. Washington had a chance to add a second run, but left runners at the corners when Brady House flew out to left. Konnor Griffin legged out an infield single against Nationals reliever Orlando Ribalta in the bottom of the inning, putting runners at the corners with no outs. But Ribalta struck out Bryan Reynolds and induced a game-ending double play grounder by Jake Mangum to record his first career save. The Nationals took advantage of a mistake-riddled performance by the Pirates, who committed four errors. Two of those errors, a hit batter and a wild pitch led to six of the Nationals’ runs. Trailing 7-6, Mangum drew a walk to lead off the ninth and stole second. Nationals reliever Clayton Beeter (1-0) then hit Ryan O’Hearn with a pitch. Oneil Cruz grounded into a fielder’s choice, setting up runners at the corners with one out. Beeter struck out Marcell Ozuna before walking Nick Yorke to load the bases. Brandon Lowe hit a liner back up the middle that hit Beeter’s glove and the glove of Nasim Nunez for an infield single to tie the game at 7. Daylen Lile and Drew Millas also had two hits for the Nationals. Mangum led the Pirates with three of their 15 hits. Cruz, Griffin, Brandon Lowe and Nick Gonzales each had two hits and an RBI. The most costly of the errors came in the fifth when Griffin fielded what should have been an inning-ending double play grounder by Luis Garcia Jr. Griffin tagged second late and spiked the intended throw to first into the ground. The ball bounced into right field, clearing the bases and giving the Nationals a 3-0 lead. Garcia Jr. then scored on a throwing error by Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft, who allowed five runs (two earned) over 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven and walking two. The Pirates tied the game at 4 in the bottom of the fourth, highlighted by a 423-foot, three-run home run to left by Ozuna – his first as a Pirate – off Nationals starter Foster Griffin, who gave up four runs over 5 1/3 innings, walking one and striking out seven. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Errors #prove #costly #Nationals #10inning #win #Pirates

Deadspin | Offenses for Mets, Cubs trending in opposite directions entering series Apr 10, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Bo Bichette (19) runs out a single against the Athletics during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The New York Mets are mired in their worst offensive slump in almost a decade — just in time to meet the Chicago Cubs, who are in the midst of a much-needed lineup revival. The Mets will look to snap a lengthy skid Friday afternoon when they visit the Cubs in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League rivals. Kodai Senga (0-2, 7.07 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against Edward Cabrera (1-0, 1.62 ERA) in a battle of right-handers. Both teams were off Thursday after completing road series Wednesday. The Mets continued sinking with an 8-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers while the Cubs remained hot with an 11-2 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies. The loss was the eighth straight for the Mets, who have been blanked three times while being outscored 44-12 during a tailspin that began April 8, five days after Juan Soto sustained a strained right calf against the San Francisco Giants. Soto has begun his running progression at Citi Field and could return during a nine-game homestand for New York slated to begin next Tuesday. Twelve runs are the fewest for the Mets in an eight-game span since they also had 12 runs while going 1-7 from June 5-14, 2018. New York, which is batting .175 during the losing streak, has scored in just 10 of the last 72 innings and has ended a frame with a lead just seven times since its most recent win, a 10-inning 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 7. Offseason acquisitions Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, Luis Robert Jr. and Jorge Polanco are batting a combined .212. Two of the Mets’ five hits Wednesday were recorded by MJ Melendez, who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day. “It’s tough right now … everybody’s upset,” Bichette said. “I don’t really have much to say, other than I can’t explain it and we’ll keep on working and figure it out.” The Cubs appeared to finish figuring out their offensive issues against the Phillies, whom they outscored 28-19 over the three-game series, including 21-6 over the final two games they won. Chicago has scored 35 runs in its last four games dating to a 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. The Cubs opened the season with 59 runs in their first 14 games, including 35 runs in the nine games prior to Sunday’s outburst. The Cubs also have at least 10 hits in each of the last four games after reaching double figures just three times in the first 14 games. Three players — Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw — had three hits apiece Wednesday. Shaw recorded three doubles and is just the fifth player in team history to collect three extra-base hits while batting ninth. “When your nine hitter hits three doubles, that’s a good sign,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “We just did a nice job on offense again (Wednesday).” Senga took the loss in his most recent start last Saturday, giving up a career-high seven runs over 2 1/3 innings as the Mets fell to the Athletics, 11-6. Cabrera didn’t factor into the decision last Saturday after allowing three runs on eight hits over five innings in the Cubs’ extra-innings loss to the Pirates. Senga is 1-1 with a 4.09 ERA in two career starts against the Cubs. Cabrera is 2-2 with a 5.09 ERA in 10 starts against the Mets. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Offenses #Mets #Cubs #trending #directions #entering #seriesApr 10, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Bo Bichette (19) runs out a single against the Athletics during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

The New York Mets are mired in their worst offensive slump in almost a decade — just in time to meet the Chicago Cubs, who are in the midst of a much-needed lineup revival.

The Mets will look to snap a lengthy skid Friday afternoon when they visit the Cubs in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League rivals.

Kodai Senga (0-2, 7.07 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against Edward Cabrera (1-0, 1.62 ERA) in a battle of right-handers.

Both teams were off Thursday after completing road series Wednesday. The Mets continued sinking with an 8-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers while the Cubs remained hot with an 11-2 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies.

The loss was the eighth straight for the Mets, who have been blanked three times while being outscored 44-12 during a tailspin that began April 8, five days after Juan Soto sustained a strained right calf against the San Francisco Giants. Soto has begun his running progression at Citi Field and could return during a nine-game homestand for New York slated to begin next Tuesday.

Twelve runs are the fewest for the Mets in an eight-game span since they also had 12 runs while going 1-7 from June 5-14, 2018. New York, which is batting .175 during the losing streak, has scored in just 10 of the last 72 innings and has ended a frame with a lead just seven times since its most recent win, a 10-inning 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 7.

Offseason acquisitions Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, Luis Robert Jr. and Jorge Polanco are batting a combined .212. Two of the Mets’ five hits Wednesday were recorded by MJ Melendez, who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day.


“It’s tough right now … everybody’s upset,” Bichette said. “I don’t really have much to say, other than I can’t explain it and we’ll keep on working and figure it out.”

The Cubs appeared to finish figuring out their offensive issues against the Phillies, whom they outscored 28-19 over the three-game series, including 21-6 over the final two games they won.

Chicago has scored 35 runs in its last four games dating to a 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. The Cubs opened the season with 59 runs in their first 14 games, including 35 runs in the nine games prior to Sunday’s outburst.

The Cubs also have at least 10 hits in each of the last four games after reaching double figures just three times in the first 14 games. Three players — Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw — had three hits apiece Wednesday.

Shaw recorded three doubles and is just the fifth player in team history to collect three extra-base hits while batting ninth.

“When your nine hitter hits three doubles, that’s a good sign,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “We just did a nice job on offense again (Wednesday).”

Senga took the loss in his most recent start last Saturday, giving up a career-high seven runs over 2 1/3 innings as the Mets fell to the Athletics, 11-6. Cabrera didn’t factor into the decision last Saturday after allowing three runs on eight hits over five innings in the Cubs’ extra-innings loss to the Pirates.

Senga is 1-1 with a 4.09 ERA in two career starts against the Cubs. Cabrera is 2-2 with a 5.09 ERA in 10 starts against the Mets.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Offenses #Mets #Cubs #trending #directions #entering #series">Deadspin | Offenses for Mets, Cubs trending in opposite directions entering series Apr 10, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Bo Bichette (19) runs out a single against the Athletics during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The New York Mets are mired in their worst offensive slump in almost a decade — just in time to meet the Chicago Cubs, who are in the midst of a much-needed lineup revival. The Mets will look to snap a lengthy skid Friday afternoon when they visit the Cubs in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League rivals. Kodai Senga (0-2, 7.07 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against Edward Cabrera (1-0, 1.62 ERA) in a battle of right-handers. Both teams were off Thursday after completing road series Wednesday. The Mets continued sinking with an 8-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers while the Cubs remained hot with an 11-2 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies. The loss was the eighth straight for the Mets, who have been blanked three times while being outscored 44-12 during a tailspin that began April 8, five days after Juan Soto sustained a strained right calf against the San Francisco Giants. Soto has begun his running progression at Citi Field and could return during a nine-game homestand for New York slated to begin next Tuesday. Twelve runs are the fewest for the Mets in an eight-game span since they also had 12 runs while going 1-7 from June 5-14, 2018. New York, which is batting .175 during the losing streak, has scored in just 10 of the last 72 innings and has ended a frame with a lead just seven times since its most recent win, a 10-inning 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 7. Offseason acquisitions Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, Luis Robert Jr. and Jorge Polanco are batting a combined .212. Two of the Mets’ five hits Wednesday were recorded by MJ Melendez, who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day. “It’s tough right now … everybody’s upset,” Bichette said. “I don’t really have much to say, other than I can’t explain it and we’ll keep on working and figure it out.” The Cubs appeared to finish figuring out their offensive issues against the Phillies, whom they outscored 28-19 over the three-game series, including 21-6 over the final two games they won. Chicago has scored 35 runs in its last four games dating to a 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. The Cubs opened the season with 59 runs in their first 14 games, including 35 runs in the nine games prior to Sunday’s outburst. The Cubs also have at least 10 hits in each of the last four games after reaching double figures just three times in the first 14 games. Three players — Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw — had three hits apiece Wednesday. Shaw recorded three doubles and is just the fifth player in team history to collect three extra-base hits while batting ninth. “When your nine hitter hits three doubles, that’s a good sign,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “We just did a nice job on offense again (Wednesday).” Senga took the loss in his most recent start last Saturday, giving up a career-high seven runs over 2 1/3 innings as the Mets fell to the Athletics, 11-6. Cabrera didn’t factor into the decision last Saturday after allowing three runs on eight hits over five innings in the Cubs’ extra-innings loss to the Pirates. Senga is 1-1 with a 4.09 ERA in two career starts against the Cubs. Cabrera is 2-2 with a 5.09 ERA in 10 starts against the Mets. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Offenses #Mets #Cubs #trending #directions #entering #series

Former Celtic free-kick specialist Shunsuke Nakamura will join Japan’s World Cup coaching staff, the Japan Football Association (JFA) said on Thursday.

The former midfielder was known for his set-piece prowess and scored a memorable curling free-kick against Manchester United in the Champions League.

The JFA said Nakamura would join coach Hajime Moriyasu’s backroom staff for the World Cup, where Japan has been drawn in Group F with the Netherlands, Tunisia and Sweden.

“I gave a lot of thought to the impact my involvement might have at this crucial stage, with the World Cup finals just around the corner,” the 47-year-old said.

“But after receiving a passionate and encouraging message from Moriyasu, I decided to accept.”

Nakamura won 98 caps for Japan, scoring 24 goals, and played at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.

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He joined Celtic in 2005 from Italian side Reggina and went on to win three Scottish league titles during his four seasons in Glasgow.

He retired in 2022 and became an assistant coach with Japanese side Yokohama FC.

“I am committed to sharing the same vision as the Japan players as they compete on the world stage, and I will do everything to help them achieve their goals,” Nakamura said.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

#FIFA #World #Cup #ExCeltic #midfielder #Nakamura #joins #Japan #coaching #staff #World #Cup">FIFA World Cup 2026: Ex-Celtic midfielder Nakamura joins Japan coaching staff for World Cup Former Celtic free-kick specialist Shunsuke Nakamura will join Japan’s World Cup coaching staff, the Japan Football Association (JFA) said on Thursday.The former midfielder was known for his set-piece prowess and scored a memorable curling free-kick against Manchester United in the Champions League.The JFA said Nakamura would join coach Hajime Moriyasu’s backroom staff for the World Cup, where Japan has been drawn in Group F with the Netherlands, Tunisia and Sweden.“I gave a lot of thought to the impact my involvement might have at this crucial stage, with the World Cup finals just around the corner,” the 47-year-old said.“But after receiving a passionate and encouraging message from Moriyasu, I decided to accept.”Nakamura won 98 caps for Japan, scoring 24 goals, and played at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.ALSO READ: New Zealand qualifies for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027He joined Celtic in 2005 from Italian side Reggina and went on to win three Scottish league titles during his four seasons in Glasgow.He retired in 2022 and became an assistant coach with Japanese side Yokohama FC.“I am committed to sharing the same vision as the Japan players as they compete on the world stage, and I will do everything to help them achieve their goals,” Nakamura said.Published on Apr 16, 2026 #FIFA #World #Cup #ExCeltic #midfielder #Nakamura #joins #Japan #coaching #staff #World #Cup

New Zealand qualifies for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027

He joined Celtic in 2005 from Italian side Reggina and went on to win three Scottish league titles during his four seasons in Glasgow.

He retired in 2022 and became an assistant coach with Japanese side Yokohama FC.

“I am committed to sharing the same vision as the Japan players as they compete on the world stage, and I will do everything to help them achieve their goals,” Nakamura said.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

#FIFA #World #Cup #ExCeltic #midfielder #Nakamura #joins #Japan #coaching #staff #World #Cup">FIFA World Cup 2026: Ex-Celtic midfielder Nakamura joins Japan coaching staff for World Cup

Former Celtic free-kick specialist Shunsuke Nakamura will join Japan’s World Cup coaching staff, the Japan Football Association (JFA) said on Thursday.

The former midfielder was known for his set-piece prowess and scored a memorable curling free-kick against Manchester United in the Champions League.

The JFA said Nakamura would join coach Hajime Moriyasu’s backroom staff for the World Cup, where Japan has been drawn in Group F with the Netherlands, Tunisia and Sweden.

“I gave a lot of thought to the impact my involvement might have at this crucial stage, with the World Cup finals just around the corner,” the 47-year-old said.

“But after receiving a passionate and encouraging message from Moriyasu, I decided to accept.”

Nakamura won 98 caps for Japan, scoring 24 goals, and played at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.

ALSO READ: New Zealand qualifies for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027

He joined Celtic in 2005 from Italian side Reggina and went on to win three Scottish league titles during his four seasons in Glasgow.

He retired in 2022 and became an assistant coach with Japanese side Yokohama FC.

“I am committed to sharing the same vision as the Japan players as they compete on the world stage, and I will do everything to help them achieve their goals,” Nakamura said.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

#FIFA #World #Cup #ExCeltic #midfielder #Nakamura #joins #Japan #coaching #staff #World #Cup

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