Nick Sprague
@nickspraguefutbol.bsky.social
Chairman @ love.futbol ( https://www.lovefutbol.org ) #SportforDevelopment
Partner @ Tropion Sports Partners ( https://tropion.com ) #SportsInvesting
VP @ Orreco ( https://www.orreco.com ) #SportsPerformance
Lover of the Beautiful Game & the Americas
Partner @ Tropion Sports Partners ( https://tropion.com ) #SportsInvesting
VP @ Orreco ( https://www.orreco.com ) #SportsPerformance
Lover of the Beautiful Game & the Americas
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The person who made the decision to hold this story has never been a news reporter or a news editor. Really sickening.
December 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
The person who made the decision to hold this story has never been a news reporter or a news editor. Really sickening.
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This year, millions of American families that have relied on Obamacare are being squeezed on multiple sides: Premiums are rising, covid-era subsidies are shrinking, and there are fewer choices with insurers pulling out of some markets.
As insurers retreat from Obamacare, a working family is caught in the squeeze
Consumers are left with few options and crushing prices as insurers offering Affordable Care Act plans pull out of some regions.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This year, millions of American families that have relied on Obamacare are being squeezed on multiple sides: Premiums are rising, covid-era subsidies are shrinking, and there are fewer choices with insurers pulling out of some markets.
Golazo
AFCON is in session 👀
And what a better way to start the tournament than with an overhead GOLAZO by #Morocco attacker Ayoub El Kaabi 🤩
And what a better way to start the tournament than with an overhead GOLAZO by #Morocco attacker Ayoub El Kaabi 🤩
December 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Golazo
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December 21, 1996: Sixers rookie Allen Iverson and Chicago's Dennis Rodman have a pair of run-ins during the Bulls' 111-105 win at Philadelphia.
Iverson finished with 32 PTS. Rodman had 12 PTS/18 REB/2 STL.
Iverson finished with 32 PTS. Rodman had 12 PTS/18 REB/2 STL.
December 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
December 21, 1996: Sixers rookie Allen Iverson and Chicago's Dennis Rodman have a pair of run-ins during the Bulls' 111-105 win at Philadelphia.
Iverson finished with 32 PTS. Rodman had 12 PTS/18 REB/2 STL.
Iverson finished with 32 PTS. Rodman had 12 PTS/18 REB/2 STL.
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Much more in today's blog, including revenue decrease, impact of Champions League & Club World Cup, large operating loss, importance of player trading, transfer spend, wages reduction, commercials, PSR and comparisons with other clubs #MCFC
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Manchester City Finances 2024/25
Anyways How You Been?
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December 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Much more in today's blog, including revenue decrease, impact of Champions League & Club World Cup, large operating loss, importance of player trading, transfer spend, wages reduction, commercials, PSR and comparisons with other clubs #MCFC
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swissramble.substack.com/p/manchester...
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Josh Hart sticks his thumb in a forbidden place during the NBA Cup Trophy Celebration
Via: www.reddit.com/r/nba/commen...
Via: www.reddit.com/r/nba/commen...
December 17, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Josh Hart sticks his thumb in a forbidden place during the NBA Cup Trophy Celebration
Via: www.reddit.com/r/nba/commen...
Via: www.reddit.com/r/nba/commen...
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Adam Silver said that "sometime in 2026 we’ll make a determination" if the NBA should expand from 30 teams. Says the league is currently talking to teams to see what they think and gauge their interest in that.
December 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Adam Silver said that "sometime in 2026 we’ll make a determination" if the NBA should expand from 30 teams. Says the league is currently talking to teams to see what they think and gauge their interest in that.
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Adam Silver says "some storied college locations" are under consideration for future NBA cup championship games
December 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Adam Silver says "some storied college locations" are under consideration for future NBA cup championship games
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The 2025 NBA Cup is the New York Knicks' first trophy since their 1973 NBA Championship 🏆
December 17, 2025 at 4:38 AM
The 2025 NBA Cup is the New York Knicks' first trophy since their 1973 NBA Championship 🏆
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MINNEAPOLIS: “We kept yelling ‘she’s pregnant! She’s pregnant!’ — they put their knees in her… the handcuffed woman was dragged on the ground…”
Lawless.
Lawless.
December 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “We kept yelling ‘she’s pregnant! She’s pregnant!’ — they put their knees in her… the handcuffed woman was dragged on the ground…”
Lawless.
Lawless.
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Look, at some point the universe is going to start smacking us over the head with the symbolism.
WATCH: Replica of the Statue of Liberty topples due to strong winds in Guaíba, Brazil
December 16, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Look, at some point the universe is going to start smacking us over the head with the symbolism.
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Jakob Glesnes has officially joined the LA Galaxy in a big trade from the Philadelphia Union.
$1.1m GAM up front... plus another $1.1m GAM in add-ons.
Galaxy get their defensive anchor.
$1.1m GAM up front... plus another $1.1m GAM in add-ons.
Galaxy get their defensive anchor.
December 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Jakob Glesnes has officially joined the LA Galaxy in a big trade from the Philadelphia Union.
$1.1m GAM up front... plus another $1.1m GAM in add-ons.
Galaxy get their defensive anchor.
$1.1m GAM up front... plus another $1.1m GAM in add-ons.
Galaxy get their defensive anchor.
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Absolute scenes, Alexis Vega scores his penalty and Toluca are now back-to-back Liga MX champions! Los Diablos Rojos are now tied with Chivas for the second-most titles in Mexican soccer.
December 15, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Absolute scenes, Alexis Vega scores his penalty and Toluca are now back-to-back Liga MX champions! Los Diablos Rojos are now tied with Chivas for the second-most titles in Mexican soccer.
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Steph Curry with 12 threes tonight
December 15, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Steph Curry with 12 threes tonight
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Brandon Graham was hungry after the game. Where to? He was thinking David’s Mai La Wah in Chinatown. He loves their sweet and sour chicken, and the General Tso’s, too. And the salt and pepper wings.
The 37-year-old deserved it all after two sacks: www.inquirer.com/eagles/brand...
The 37-year-old deserved it all after two sacks: www.inquirer.com/eagles/brand...
Brandon Graham proves ‘you can teach an old dog new tricks’ with two sacks as Eagles shut out Raiders
Graham became the oldest Eagles player to register a sack on Sunday and looks the part playing defensive tackle. "He’s getting that juice, he’s getting that flow back," teammate Jordan Davis said.
www.inquirer.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Brandon Graham was hungry after the game. Where to? He was thinking David’s Mai La Wah in Chinatown. He loves their sweet and sour chicken, and the General Tso’s, too. And the salt and pepper wings.
The 37-year-old deserved it all after two sacks: www.inquirer.com/eagles/brand...
The 37-year-old deserved it all after two sacks: www.inquirer.com/eagles/brand...
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Lionel Messi delivered a strong audience for this year's MLS Cup Final.
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MLS Cup delivers strong audience for Messi's win despite college football competition
MLS Cup delivered a strong audience for Apple TV and Fox despite tough competition from college football conference championships.
awfulannouncing.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Lionel Messi delivered a strong audience for this year's MLS Cup Final.
awfulannouncing.com/mls/cup-deli...
awfulannouncing.com/mls/cup-deli...
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In 2022, Fernando Mendoza was a two-star recruit from South Florida.
He was ranked the No. 140 quarterback nationally by 247Sports.
Now, the longest of long shots in Heisman history is part of the most exclusive club in college football.
He was ranked the No. 140 quarterback nationally by 247Sports.
Now, the longest of long shots in Heisman history is part of the most exclusive club in college football.
December 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
In 2022, Fernando Mendoza was a two-star recruit from South Florida.
He was ranked the No. 140 quarterback nationally by 247Sports.
Now, the longest of long shots in Heisman history is part of the most exclusive club in college football.
He was ranked the No. 140 quarterback nationally by 247Sports.
Now, the longest of long shots in Heisman history is part of the most exclusive club in college football.
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🔴 BREAKING: Toronto FC is finalizing a deal to sign free agent center back Walker Zimmerman, per sources.
Medical and formalities left.
Zimmerman, 32, is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year and five-time MLS Best XI.
TFC gets their defensive anchor. www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Medical and formalities left.
Zimmerman, 32, is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year and five-time MLS Best XI.
TFC gets their defensive anchor. www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Toronto FC finalizing deal for Walker Zimmerman: Sources
The two-time MLS Defender of the Year was one of the best free-agent options on the market after leaving Nashville SC.
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
🔴 BREAKING: Toronto FC is finalizing a deal to sign free agent center back Walker Zimmerman, per sources.
Medical and formalities left.
Zimmerman, 32, is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year and five-time MLS Best XI.
TFC gets their defensive anchor. www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Medical and formalities left.
Zimmerman, 32, is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year and five-time MLS Best XI.
TFC gets their defensive anchor. www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
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Mendoza’s win is something bigger than the most celebrated trophy in college football: representation ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
A Latino or Hispanic Heisman? Diego Pavia and Fernando Mendoza represent more than their teams
Pavia and Mendoza are two of the best players in college football this season. That influence goes far beyond the field.
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Mendoza’s win is something bigger than the most celebrated trophy in college football: representation ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
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Chicago Fire announces the transfer of homegrown midfielder Brian Gutiérrez (two U.S. caps) to Chivas Guadalajara for a “multi-million-dollar transfer fee.”
December 13, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Chicago Fire announces the transfer of homegrown midfielder Brian Gutiérrez (two U.S. caps) to Chivas Guadalajara for a “multi-million-dollar transfer fee.”
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Will OKC's dominance chill the NBA trade market?
Lots of great insight here from my Ringer colleague Kirk Goldsberry:
Lots of great insight here from my Ringer colleague Kirk Goldsberry:
Will the Thunder’s Dominance Clog Up the NBA Trade Market?
OKC has emerged as such a juggernaut this season that some potential Giannis suitors may not be so eager to mash the “win-now” button
www.theringer.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Will OKC's dominance chill the NBA trade market?
Lots of great insight here from my Ringer colleague Kirk Goldsberry:
Lots of great insight here from my Ringer colleague Kirk Goldsberry:
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¡Always Ready es nuevo campeón de Bolivia!
Anoche goleó 6-0 a Guabira, coronándose por cuarta vez en su historia.
Anoche goleó 6-0 a Guabira, coronándose por cuarta vez en su historia.
December 12, 2025 at 8:41 AM
¡Always Ready es nuevo campeón de Bolivia!
Anoche goleó 6-0 a Guabira, coronándose por cuarta vez en su historia.
Anoche goleó 6-0 a Guabira, coronándose por cuarta vez en su historia.
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SOURCES: The #NWSL board has voted to approve a new star player fund—internally called "High Impact Player"—to allow teams to spend up to $1M over the cap with a much smaller cap hit for players who meet criteria.
Crucially: A change affecting the cap requires NWSLPA consultation. On @espn.com:
Crucially: A change affecting the cap requires NWSLPA consultation. On @espn.com:
Sources: NWSL 'star' salaries tied to player profile
The NWSL's Board of Governors has approved a new roster mechanism to pay select star players above and beyond the current salary cap, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
www.espn.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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⚽ El Atlante tomará, a partir de 2026, el lugar del Mazatlán, propiedad del empresario Ricardo Salinas Pliego, quien alista su salida del fútbol mexicano dozz.es/9u5em15
December 10, 2025 at 1:39 AM
⚽ El Atlante tomará, a partir de 2026, el lugar del Mazatlán, propiedad del empresario Ricardo Salinas Pliego, quien alista su salida del fútbol mexicano dozz.es/9u5em15