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The #MLS world bid farewell to two notable players recently, with Sergio Busquets and Darlington Nagbe both announcing their retirement. ⚽️

We look back on both of their careers and the global impact they made in the sport.

The World’s Star, The League’s Leader: MLS Bids Farewell to Sergio Busquets and Darlington Nagbe

Sergio Busquets, Darlington Nagbe leave MLS, closing careers that defined American soccer's modern era and inspired fans worldwide.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 2h

With another week in the books in the #NFL. it’s time to reflect on what an entertaining week it was across the league! 🏈

From upsets to games that came down to the final minutes, here’s a recap of what took place in the NFL in Week 6!

NFL Week 6 recap: Baker's Bucs win ugly, Dowdle dominates Dallas & more | FNIA | NFL on NBC

A packed FNIA desk of Maria Taylor, Jason Garrett, Mike Florio, Matthew Berry and Devin McCourty share their reactions from NFL Week 6, where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won ugly against a banged-up 49ers team while managing injuries themselves and Rico Dowdle's emphatic return to Dallas as a member of

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 4h

For Skip Schumaker, who was officially named the new manager of the Texas Rangers, it seemed like a matter of time before he’d take over as manager. ⚾️

Without a manager for four days, Schumaker becomes the Rangers’ 21st manager in franchise history.

Schumaker Ready to Take Texas Rangers to Next Level

The Rangers' new manager Skip Schumaker had his introductory press conference and reflected on the team and what he will improve.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 6h

Over the weekend, Coco Gauff won the Wuhan Open, securing her first singles title since winning the French Open and setting a record along the way.🎾

With a record of 9-0, Gauff is the first woman in tennis history to win her first nine hard-court finals.

Coco Gauff sets Incredible Record by Winning 2025 Wuhan Open

21-year-old Coco Gauff's Wuhan Open final victory over Jessica Pegula led to her setting an outstanding record.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 22h

As we see with many franchises across sports, the Golden State Warriors open the new #NBA season at a crossroads. 🏀

With a new era emerging for the successful franchise, can Golden State balance their rich legacy with the challenges of the future?

Warriors at a Crossroads: Balancing Legacy and Future

The Warriors are at a crossroads. With a new era emerging, can Golden State balance their rich legacy with the challenges of the future?

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 1d

The story of LIV Golf’s history with the PGA Tour is well-known among golf fans, and LIV continues to try and find ways to overtake the PGA Tour. ⛳️

As it tries to bring on more players, reports suggest two players are in talks to move to LIV. 👀

LIV Golf In Talks With Recent PGA Tour Winners

With it being the golf off season, LIV Golf is looking to attract more players, and reporting indicates that the league has some candidates.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 1d

What a weekend it was in college football, with numerous entertaining battles between rivals that didn’t disappoint! 🏈

Which players stepped up and stood out in Week 7? Here are the top players of the week!

College Football's Top Players of Week 7 | Inside College Football | Recap & Highlights

Inside College Football's Kevin Carter and Beanie Wells give their top players in college football for Week 7 featuring Texas QB Arch Manning, Alabama QB Ty Simpson, Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt, and a very interesting crew pick.... SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCFB WATC

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 1d

As the #MLB postseason continues for a few teams and the offseason gets underway for those watching from home, make sure you’re staying up to date on everything taking place the league at LWOS!

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 1d

After clinching their spots in the Shanghai Masters final, Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot are making history together. 🎾

The two cousins will square off, marking the first time in event history that two cousins face off in a final.

Cousins Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot Make Tennis History

It's been a once in a lifetime experience for cousins Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot at ATP Shanghai, they will meet in the final.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 1d

An opening night conspiracy was a big #NBA’s talking point this week, specifically the game between the Houston Rockets and OKC Thunder.🏀

Houston’s star Kevin Durant said he know why the matchup was chosen: to stir old emotions with his former team. 👀

Durant's Opening Conspiracy Sparks Debate Over NBA Scheduling

Kevin Durant believes the NBA planned Rockets vs Thunder to fuel drama. The veteran calls it a setup tied to his OKC past.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 2d

Freshman QBs are rarely handed the keys to powerhouse college football programs and when they are, growing pains are expected.

That hasn’t been the case in 2025, with these four freshman QBs not only surviving, but thriving. 🏈

4 Freshman QBs Making Big-Time Noise in College Football This Season

But in the 2025 college football season, a handful of young signal-callers are not just surviving; they’re thriving.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 2d

As 2025 nears an end, there has been a concerning and recurring issue in golf, and it has people in the sport asking for it to be addressed. ⛳️

Find out more about this ongoing issue and why people are calling for someone to prevent player outbursts.

Player Outbursts During 2025 Season Is Sparking Backlash

During the 2025 season, there were a number of incidents where players had outbursts of anger, now calls to action are being made.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 2d

As we approach kickoff for what will be another full day of #NFL action, who will come out on top in each game on the schedule? 🏈

Before the games behind, find out the predictions and picks for each NFL contest!

NFL Week 6 Game Picks

1:22 Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs 5:40 Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders 9:50 Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets 13:40 San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17:58 Seattle Seahawks vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 22:04 Buffalo Bills vs. Atlanta Falcons 25:11 Cincinnati Bengals vs. Green B

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 2d

With a majority of Week 6 contests taking place Sunday throughout the #NFL, we have all you need to know to prepare your DFS and fantasy lineups! 🏈

As you get ready for a full day of football, we have your DFS and fantasy picks for Week 6!

Fantasy Football and DFS Game Previews For Week 6

Get the lowdown on every matchup with our Week 6 season-long and DFS game previews for Week 6 of fantasy football.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 2d

Oftentimes overlooked by fellow left-handed greats, Albert Ramos-Viñolas still managed to carve out his own niche on the ATP Tour.

This week, Ramos-Viñolas announced his retirement from tennis. We take a look back on the career that was in the sport. 🎾

Another Spanish Lefty Says Adiós: Albert Ramos-Viñolas Retires from Tennis

Former top 20 player Albert Ramos-Viñolas from Spain has retired from tennis, ending his time on the ATP and ATP Challenger Tour.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 3d

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is in uncharted territory as the first player in #NBA history to play 23 seasons. 🤯

But in this historic season, James is being faced with something he never has throughout the course of is all-time career. 🏀

LeBron James Enters Historic 23rd Season With Career First

The Los Angeles Lakers are clearly going to be tested very early in the 2025-26 season after this LeBron James bombshell dropped.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 3d

In the history of the competition, the Ryder Cup has given golf fans incredible and unforgettable moments, with 2025 adding to it. ⛳️

Where does Europe’s 2025 Ryder Cup win rank among the greatest ever? It might fall behind one year in particular. 👀

Where Does Europe’s 2025 Ryder Cup Win Rank Among the Greatest of All Time?

Europe’s historic 2025 Ryder Cup win at Bethpage Black ranks among golf’s greatest, showcasing dominance, teamwork, and resilience.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 3d

A #WNBA Champion has been crowned! 🏆🏀

The Las Vegas Aces completed a 4-0 series sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in the #WNBAFinals, resulting Las Vegas’ third WNBA title in four years!

Are you surprised the series ended in a sweep?

THE ACES WIN THEIR 3RD WNBA CHAMPIONSHIP IN 4 SEASONS 🏆 | WNBA on ESPN

Watch the moment that the Las Vegas Aces complete the sweep vs. the Phoenix Mercury and win their 3rd WNBA Championship in the last 4 seasons. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN+ http://espnplus.com/youtube ✔️ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUB

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Another packed day of college football is on the schedule across the country today, and there are some great rivalry games within it all. 🏈

Before kickoff, we dive into three of the best power rivalry games taking place this weekend!

College Football Rivalry Games This Saturday (10/11/2025) - LWOSports

Rivalry games play a huge role in the tradition in college football. Here are three of the best power four conference rivalry games this weekend.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 3d

Week 5 of the #NFL season is in the books, so it’s time to look ahead to Week 6! 🏈

With injuries filling the league at the quarterback position, we’re here to help you get your fantasy football lineups ready with our ranking of quarterbacks for Week 6!

Week 6 Quarterback Rankings Fantasy Football

Week 5 of the NFL Season is in the books. It is time to look ahead to Week 6. Here are the Week 6 quarterback rankings for fantasy football.

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 4d

As the #NHL begins and continues all season long, make sure you are checking out all the latest news, rumors and information our team provides year-round at LWOS! 🏒

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 4d

With Week 6 underway and another full day of #NFL action to take place Sunday, how do teams rank across the league? 🤔

We have new NFL Power Rankings entering Week 6! 🏈📈

Where did your favorite team land on our rankings?

NFL Power Rankings Entering Week 6

How does the Buffalo Bills' loss in Week 6 affect our NFL power rankings? Are they still on top or can the Eagles or Lions challenge them?

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 4d

WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson stepped up when her team needed it, hitting a game-winner to lift Las Vegas over Phoenix in Game 3 of the #WNBAFinals.🏀

As a result, Las Vegas takes a 3-0 series lead and are one win away from a title. Will they complete the sweep?🏆

A'ja Wilson Hits Game-Winner to Give Aces 3-0 Lead in WNBA Finals

A'ja Wilson hits the game-winner with 0.3 seconds remaining to give the Las Vegas Aces the win in Game 3 over the Phoenix Mercury to take a 3-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/BleacherReport?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/f/blea

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 4d

Before the Week 7 slate kicks off in college football, there are some exciting games to watch that we’re looking forward to.🏈

And this week, we could see even more upsets and surprises. Here are five matchups that will be exciting to watch in Week 7.⤵️

5 Exciting Matchups to Watch For Week 7 - LWOSports

As Week 7 approaches, there are some exciting games to watch. Week after week, there have been numerous upsets and games that have surprised everyone. This

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lastwordonsports.bsky.social @lastwordonsports.bsky.social · 4d

There were several offensive prospects who became big #NFL Draft risers in Week 6, with standout performances across the country! 🏈

Join us as we look back on last weekend and list which five players who boosted their draft stock in Week 6. ⤵️

5 Offensive NFL Draft Risers From Week 6

Top 2026 NFL Draft Risers from Week 6 of College Football, including Ty Simpson, Sawyer Robertson and other standout NFL Draft prospects.

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