The number of through balls in the UEFA Champions League dropped by 50% between the 2018-19 and 2021-22 seasons. In Europe’s top five leagues, the number of through balls fell by an average of 30% over the same period. In the Europa League, it fell by 24%. The passing ball is not extinct, but it …
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“The pillow is for restful sleep and not designed for long periods,” says Scott Boras The Athletic. One of the most powerful sports agents in the world, the former baseball player turned talent broker is also an inventor. The “Pillow Contract”? Yes, I created that,” he says. But what are they, how do they work …
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Handball is a common sense thing. If a player is hit in the hand from close range: no handball. Correct. If a player moves his arm towards the ball to block it: handball. Sensitive. If a player uses his arm or hand to score: handball. Pretty straight forward. If a player uses his shoulder: no …