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Lions of Caracas and sharks of La Guaira They will meet TODAY, Saturday, January 6, from 6:00 p.m. at the Universitario Stadium for the fifth date of the LVBP 2023-24 Round Robin. Therefore, La República Deportes invites you to WATCH the game LIVE HERE. You will know all the incidents of both teams with the most exciting minute by minute. The Longhairs and the Sharks will meet for the first time this postseason and want to win at all costs. Currently, the salty ones are positioned in the first locations, while the main ones have one unit.

What time is the Leones vs Sharks match for the LVBP 2023-24 Round Robin?

The Lions and Sharks will test their strength at the University Stadium this Saturday, January 6th, from 6:00 p.m. (Venezuela time) and 5:00 p.m. (Peru time).

Which channel will broadcast LIVE the game between Leones vs. Haie for the LVBP 2023-24 Round Robin?

To make sure you don't miss any details, tune in to BeisbolPlay via YouTube. However, remember that you can see it too LIVE HERE, in La República Deportes.

YOU CAN SEE: The sharks bite hard! Tiburones de La Guaira dominated Bravos 8-4 at University Stadium

Who will be the Lions and Sharks' next rival in the LVBP 2023-24 Round Robin?

The long-haired men will face the Sharks again this Sunday, January 7, but this time at the Simón Bolívar Monumental Stadium.

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New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft are expected to meet soon to discuss their future. Although many around the league are expecting a move in New England, the teams apparently have not discussed parting ways at any point this season, sources told ESPN.

Belichick's future in New England is one of several unresolved coaching situations facing teams heading into the final week of the regular season:

• NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: That's not what Kraft has said throughout the season. It's what he didn't say.

Kraft has not publicly stated that Belichick will be his coach going forward and that he will return next season – nothing like that. Everyone in the NFL is waiting for a divorce, but neither Kraft nor Belichick have admitted that the relationship could be called off.

For many around the league, it feels like the end of an era – that Belichick could be coaching his final game for the Patriots in Sunday's home game against the New York Jets.

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What a run it was for Kraft, Belichick and the Patriots organization as a whole – historic, legendary, incredible. Several signs suggest this will be the end for the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach, but there has been nothing from either side.

It's uncertain how this will play out and when an official decision will be made, other than few expect Belichick to be fired. He has accomplished too much to suffer such a fate, and there are further questions about how and when Kraft and Belichick would part ways if they actually decided to do so.

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen said, “I wanted my team back” when he fired longtime coach Dan Reeves after the 1992 season. Many people around the league say Kraft wants his team back now, and if they part ways, Belichick would immediately become one of the best head coaches available.

It's hard to imagine Belichick not wanting to continue coaching. He is a footballer and his job is coaching. If he isn't wanted in New England, as many suspect, Belichick will soon be interviewing for a head coaching position elsewhere.

• TENNESSEE TITANS: Although there is speculation that the Titans will not see any significant changes this offseason, it is expected that there will be organizational meetings between coach Mike Vrabel and the team's decision-makers to determine if any significant changes will be made. league sources told ESPN.

There are people around the league who believe that either Vrabel would be willing to move to another team or that the Titans would be willing to move him – perhaps both.

Vrabel has publicly stated that he wants to stay in Tennessee, but others questioned how happy he was.

Until there is more information that there will be no changes, it is possible that there will be some to the Titans organization. Meetings likely to take place this week will help determine the direction Vrabel and the Titans go, but the Tennessee situation is not clear at this time, according to sources.

• WASHINGTON COMMANDERS: Ron Rivera turns 62 on Sunday, and the organization would be wise to respect their coach's birthday.

However, according to league sources, changes are expected in Washington sometime early next week, which surprises no one.

New owner Josh Harris is expected to make a fresh start after paying $6.05 billion for the franchise last summer. Washington is expected to launch a thorough and comprehensive search to find the right people to help restore a franchise that has been among the worst in the NFL over the past two-plus decades.

Harris won't be expected to spare any expense in getting the right people in place to help move this franchise forward.

Additionally, should the Commanders lose on Sunday to the Dallas Cowboys, they would secure the No. 2 overall pick and the opportunity to sign one of the top two quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft – just another element that could give Washington this job would make it much more attractive for candidates.

• DALLAS COWBOYS: There is still a feeling around the league and even among some within the Cowboys organization that coach Mike McCarthy will be judged by how Dallas' final game goes.

If the Cowboys play well in the postseason, McCarthy would have an excellent chance of keeping his job. But if they struggle and end the season with an embarrassing loss, as has happened each of the last two years, then some believe change could be coming in Dallas.

The situation remains unsettled either way, and both the Cowboys and McCarthy — fairly or unfairly — have a lot to prove Sunday against Washington and then in the postseason.

The other factor is what the Cowboys will do with defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who has interviewed and been offered head coaching jobs each of the last two offseasons. Quinn stayed with Dallas out of loyalty because he cares about the organization.

However, there are questions about how long this will last and whether Dallas could get him back for another season, which could play a role in any decisions this team makes. According to sources, the Cowboys don't want to lose Quinn, and there are questions about what Dallas would be willing to do to keep him.

• ATLANTA FALCONS: Falcons owner Arthur Blank knows and has admitted he has a tough decision to make about whether to make significant organizational changes.

According to sources, Blank was said to be pacing and tearing up. He's a fan of coach Arthur Smith, one of the smartest offensive minds in the game, but that may not be enough to withstand Atlanta.

According to league sources, the Falcons have been studying the coaching landscape and considering what their options are should they decide to make a move.

This is a team built with talent in many places except at quarterback. And the lack of stability at quarterback could impact whether there is stability in the rest of the organization.

• CAROLINA PANTERS: Panthers owner David Tepper has already fired head coach Frank Reich and several of his assistant coaches. According to league sources, many now expect general manager Scott Fitterer to be next.

Tepper has hired a staffing company to help him position his franchise for the future. Should he fire Fitterer, Tepper would have free rein to offer a future head coach and GM, although sources say Panthers assistant GM Dan Morgan also has support within the organization.

Whoever takes over, this team has issues it needs to overcome. Carolina traded its 2024 first-round draft pick last year – which became the No. 1 overall pick – to the Chicago Bears in order to sign Bryce Young, who had a difficult rookie season.

The Panthers lack other offensive playmakers and have a shaky offensive line that they need to repair and rebuild. Tepper is ready and willing to spend money, but there are major gaps and concerns that need to be addressed.

• NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: The Saints have assembled a team they believe is strong enough to win the NFC South, and a source says signs point to head coach Dennis Allen being safe.

But if they don't win the division on Sunday, the organization's decision-makers will sit down and think about how they can get this team to where they think it belongs.

• LAS VEGAS RAIDERS: Pro Bowl defensive lineman Maxx Crosby spoke out this week, saying he wants Antonio Pierce to remain as the Raiders' head coach. Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams said the same thing, adding that every player on the team wanted Pierce to return.

Raiders owner Mark Davis is said to be a big fan of Pierce – and he should be. The question will be whether there is another candidate like Michigan's Jim Harbaugh who will entice Davis enough to bypass Pierce.

Even if they wanted to sign Pierce, the Raiders would still be required by NFL rules to conduct a full search and go through the entire process, which would be tantamount to complying with the Rooney Rule.

At a team meeting this week, Raiders coaches and staff were told that they would not be prevented from looking for other jobs, but that the organization wanted to be kept informed of potential opportunities, league sources said.

According to sources, some suggested that this meant that Pierce and GM Champ Kelly were not suspended to remove their interim tags. If it were a lock, the Raiders would want Pierce and Kelly to retain many of their assistants, the same ones who now have permission to seek employment elsewhere.

Still, Pierce and Kelly have done enough to prove that they should seriously consider working full-time in their current jobs. The question is whether Davis will agree.

The last time he had a successful interim coach, Davis made a change. Despite the fact that Raiders players wanted Davis to keep then-interim coach Rich Bisaccia and make him full-time, Davis decided to hire Josh McDaniels as his head coach and Dave Ziegler as his GM in 2022 – only to have them hired on the eve of Halloween to dismiss this season.

Davis doesn't care about the money he owes Jon Gruden, McDaniels and Ziegler or what it would take to lure another head coach and GM. He just wants to hit and help this organization win. Not that Davis doesn't go through a thorough interview process, but Pierce and Kelly already have more than enough supporters. They still need the approval of their biggest supporter, Davis, to make their hiring official.

• LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: After already firing coach Brandon Staley and GM Tom Telesco, Chargers president of football operations John Spanos is leading the search for the team's next head coach and GM.

The big established names – Belichick and Harbaugh – make the most sense for what this organization may need, but the Chargers are casting a wide net, are exhaustive in their search and are not believed to have any favorites for the job Wait, according to league sources.

The Chargers can offer elements no other team can: They play in Los Angeles, are opening a new quarter-billion-dollar training facility by the summer and have one of the game's best young quarterbacks in Justin Herbert. However, it is imperative for the Chargers to find Herbert a coach who can allow him to reach his potential.

• CHICAGO BEARS: There has been no official statement from owner or team president Kevin Warren, but league sources say there are signs that head coach Matt Eberflus will return for another season, although there was speculation about his future earlier this season .

The Bears have recently won, played inspired football and have more draft capital than any other team in the league. You have experienced enough changes in the past that you now want to try to remain stable.

• DENVER BRONCOS: Head coach Sean Payton made his mark on the Broncos organization by parting ways with some veteran players this season and benching Russell Wilson late in the season.

Some around the league believe a decision has yet to be made about the future of GM George Paton, who was considered one of the league's best evaluators and commanded league-wide respect before taking over in Denver.

Payton and Paton have worked well together this season and Payton is known to respect Paton and his abilities. However, Payton is expected to have the final say; It's his organization and he can shape it the way he wants.

• TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: The Buccaneers are one win away from winning the NFC South, but should they stumble and lose their second straight game, there are those around the league who believe some difficult decisions will be made regarding their coaching staff could queue.

A win on Sunday against the last-place Panthers would likely settle that, but a loss would raise speculation considering the Buccaneers finished their season with two straight losses – one at home in a poor performance against the Saints, the next on the road in what will likely be a quiet, empty stadium in Carolina.

The diamond formation, which consists of defending a shorthanded player with an attacker covering the point, two players at the front of the faceoff circle and a final player further back, is perhaps the most common formation in the NHL.

When executed well, it prevents cross-field passes over the top of the slot and eliminates the need for the one-timer option. Except that this system is not error-free. Especially for a team in learning mode like the Canadians.

The Sabers proved that twice rather than once on Thursday night, taking advantage of that mistake near Jake Allen to score. In both sequences, a late reaction allowed a pass through the goalkeeper's semicircle, giving the Canadian's masked man no chance.

So it's no surprise that Martin St-Louis invited his flock to a video session on Friday morning rather than a full training session.

“We apply the same structure as the eight or nine best teams,” argued the Canadian head coach.

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However, the Habs' penalty kill unit ranks 31st and second-to-last in the ring with a low resistance percentage of 72.1%.

“The reading of the game must also be taken into account. “When we read well, it’s hard to face,” he continued. There are also individual errors. You have to be on task.”

One could perhaps even speak of a lack of communication. The above-mentioned delayed reactions indicate that the tasks of everyone involved may not have been clear enough or not sufficiently understood.

“As far as structure goes, we do good things, but you have to know when to apply pressure, when to let the opponent run down the ramp and know who is coming down to take care of the opposing player.” [back door]», listed Samuel Montembeault.

Like Jake Allen, Montembeault is the first victim of these manless problems.

“[Comme gardien]What we don't want are cross passes. “It's difficult for us because the boys have excellent one-timers,” he explained. We also have to prevent guys from getting too much inside before they take a shot.”

Adjustments are best made quickly. Because the New York Rangers, who visit the Bell Center on Saturday evening, are in second place on the circuit with a power play efficiency of 30.4%.

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Additionally, using a formation with 11 attackers and seven defenders has its limitations. The Habs were aware of this reality and recalled Emil Heineman after three meetings in which they had to apply it.

The Swede will fill the spot left vacant since Christian Dvorak withdrew after the Florida game. For the 22-year-old striker, it is the second recall in just over three weeks.

The first time around he only wore his jersey in two out of five games and was only used sporadically.

“The last time he visited I thought we played well. I loved our threesome. He’ll probably get more playing time this time,” St-Louis said.

“Then it always depends on the player’s reaction. “If you play seven minutes, make me give you 10. If you play 10, make me give you 12,” he continued. You can always steal a chair.”

And given the extent of the attacking damage to the Canadian, there are some chairs to steal.

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Mark Cuban on the sidelines of the Mavericks' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 12, 2023.

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Mark Cuban, who recently sold a majority stake in the NBA's Dallas Mavericks franchise, surprised Mavs employees on Friday when he told them the team would be handing out more than $35 million in bonuses, a spokesman for the said Teams told CNN Sports.

In an internal memo received from ESPN's Tim MacMahonCuban said to team employees: “As a thank you for all of your hard work in making the Mavs a great organization, each of you will receive a bonus from me and the Adelson and Dumont families.

“In total, we will pay you all about $35 plus millions of dollars in bonuses,” Cuban continued. “To calculate your bonus, we used a framework that takes into account how long you have worked for the Mavs. You will receive your bonus in the very near future,” the memo said, according to the ESPN report.

Mavericks spokesman Alan Rakowski confirmed the details of the memo to CNN.

The NBA announced last week that the league's “board of governors approved the sale of controlling interest in Mark Cuban's Dallas Mavericks to the families of Dr. Miriam Adelson as well as Sivan and Patrick Dumont”.

CNN reported in November that the Adelson family – who are majority shareholders of Las Vegas Sands and include Miriam Adelson's daughter and son-in-law Sivan and Patrick Dumont – had reached an agreement to buy a majority stake in the NBA franchise. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but previous reports suggest the transaction is worth about $3.5 billion for the Mavericks franchise.

At the time, the Adelson and Dumont families said in a statement: “The Dallas Mavericks are one of the most successful and well-known sports franchises in the world. The team has won an NBA championship, has a long track record of attracting international superstars, and is supported by a dedicated and passionate fan base and leadership group led by Mark Cuban.”

The November statement said Cuban would continue to play an important role in the NBA franchise.

“We look forward to working with Mark Cuban to build on the team’s success and legacy in Dallas and beyond,” the statement said.

At the time, media reports said Cuban would remain partial owner of the Mavericks franchise and retain control of basketball operations.

Next Thursday, January 11, 1190 Sports, a company affiliated with the Liga 1 and Liga 1 Max channels, will add the program.Futmax league', 7v7 football tournament organized by Alianza Lima player Carlos Zambrano. This Friday 5th, the company announced that the midfielder of the Peruvian team Christian Cueva He will join the panel, which also includes other former Bicolor football players and influencers.

This signing of Cueva will be the midfielder's first experience as a sports commentator, in the midst of the recovery process he is in due to a knee injury following his departure from Alianza Lima.

The driver list consists of Juan Manuel Vargas, Carlos Zambrano, Rafael Cardozo, “Cuto” Guadalupe, Christian Cueva, Yaco Eskenazi, Fiorella Retiz, Cesar BK and other local media guests.

Driver of the new League 1 and League 1 Max program. Photo: 1190 Sport

What is the “Futmax League” program about?

This program is primarily dedicated to analyzing and commenting on plays and goals from the 7-a-side football tournament, a competition involving 12 teams and played every Saturday and Sunday of every week. There will also be interviews with the protagonists.

When does the “Futmax League” show premiere?

The TV room begins this Thursday, January 11th at 6:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) and will last one hour. The show airs every Tuesday and Thursday and is broadcast by Liga 1 and Liga 1 Max.

Mark Cuban, who recently sold a majority stake in the NBA's Dallas Mavericks franchise, surprised Mavs employees on Friday when he told them the team would be handing out more than $35 million in bonuses, a spokesman for the said Teams told CNN Sports.

In an internal memo received from ESPN's Tim MacMahonCuban said to team employees: “As a thank you for all of your hard work in making the Mavs a great organization, each of you will receive a bonus from me and the Adelson and Dumont families.

“In total, we will pay you all about $35 plus millions of dollars in bonuses,” Cuban continued. “To calculate your bonus, we used a framework that takes into account how long you have worked for the Mavs. You will receive your bonus in the very near future,” the memo said, according to the ESPN report.

Mavericks spokesman Alan Rakowski confirmed the details of the memo to CNN.

The NBA announced last week that the league's “board of governors approved the sale of controlling interest in Mark Cuban's Dallas Mavericks to the families of Dr. Miriam Adelson as well as Sivan and Patrick Dumont”.

CNN reported in November that the Adelson family – who are majority shareholders of Las Vegas Sands and include Miriam Adelson's daughter and son-in-law Sivan and Patrick Dumont – had reached an agreement to buy a majority stake in the NBA franchise. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but previous reports suggest the transaction is worth about $3.5 billion for the Mavericks franchise.

At the time, the Adelson and Dumont families said in a statement: “The Dallas Mavericks are one of the most successful and well-known sports franchises in the world. The team has won an NBA championship, has a long track record of attracting international superstars, and is supported by a dedicated and passionate fan base and leadership group led by Mark Cuban.”

The November statement said Cuban would continue to play an important role in the NBA franchise.

“We look forward to working with Mark Cuban to build on the team’s success and legacy in Dallas and beyond,” the statement said.

At the time, media reports said Cuban would remain partial owner of the Mavericks franchise and retain control of basketball operations.

CNN's Matt Egan contributed to this report.

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In the middle of the preseason and just a few days before the start of the League 1 2024The professional football director of Alianza Lima, Bruno Marioni, gave a press conference in which he explained several points that are being improved in the institution, as well as the factors for the composition of the squad for coach Alejandro Restrepo.

With this in mind, the manager was asked about the possible arrival of Paolo Guerrero at the Victorian club; He also referred to Carlos Zambrano's remaining in the team. Both were discarded by Marioni because they did not fit into the 2024 version that they have for this Alianza Lima. In the following note we explain the reason for the decision to deviate from these names.

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What did Bruno Marioni say about the Alianza Lima 2024 squad?

First of all, the director of football indicated that the profile they are looking for this season is that of a player who is disciplined, professional and in optimal physical condition, in addition to being undisciplined neither inside nor outside the club. Victorian.

“Alianza Lima is too big for players to come who were undisciplined at other clubs or here. If they do not have professionalism, the players will not participate in this project,” were the words of the former Argentina player.

Bruuno Marioni is the new football director of the intimate club. Photo: Alianza Lima

Why won't Paolo Guerrero arrive at Alianza Lima?

Bruno Marioni made it clear that Paolo Guerrero will not be part of the 2024 squad, not because he is an undisciplined footballer, but because his profile does not fit into the structure that coach Alejandro Restrepo wants.

According to the Argentine, they have put together a squad that can play with different systems on the pitch. From a formation with 3 or 5 defenders to the placement of fast wingers to multiple strikers on the pitch.

“Decisions have been made and profiles have been seen, today we have a squad with several options if he decides to play with a striker, with wingers. This means that the squad in Paolo Guerrero’s area is sufficiently covered,” said Bruno Marioni.

Why won't Carlos Zambrano continue his career at Alianza Lima?

How Paolo GuerreroThe Argentine emphasized emphatically that the “Emperor” does not fit into Alejandro Restrepo's team, especially given the arrival of the names that now occupy his position, such as Ramos, Freytes and Renzo Garcés.

“Carlos Zambrano does not fit into this year's sports structure. We're talking about finding the best possible way out. They deserve the utmost respect,” he concluded. It should be noted that he also ruled this out Santiago Garciawho still had a contract with the Blue-Whites for the entire year 2024 and with whom he will agree to end his relationship.