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Keylor Navas to join Pumas after a brief stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas is set to transfer to the UNAM Pumas of the Mexican league after a six-month stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys. The 38-year-old Navas signed a two-year deal last January with Newell's Old Boys, but he received an offer from Pumas two weeks ago. The Argentinian club on Monday said it will receive $2 million as part of the transfer deal. Pumas is yet to make an official announcement. Navas missed the first two league matches in Argentina, the first due to sickness sickness and the second because he asked to be left on the bench. 'Commitment, professionalism, and respect for the club's values are non-negotiable,' Newell's Old Boys said. 'To achieve our goals, it is essential that each member pulls in the same direction, always prioritizing the team over the individual.' Newell's, Lionel Messi's boyhood club, is based in Rosario, 300 kilometers (186 miles) northeast of Buenos Aires. Navas signed with Newell's Old Boys after finishing his second spell with Paris Saint-Germain, where he made just six appearances in all competitions. In a previous stint at PSG, he played four seasons and helped the club secure two French league titles. Navas made his professional debut with Saprissa in Costa Rica in 2005 and began his European career four years later with Albacete. He then moved to Levante and signed with Real Madrid for the 2014-15 season. With Real Madrid, Navas won a league title and a Super Cup, as well as three Champions League titles. ___ AP soccer:
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Keylor Navas to join Pumas after a brief stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas is set to transfer to the UNAM Pumas of the Mexican league after a six-month stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys. The 38-year-old Navas signed a two-year deal last January with Newell's Old Boys, but he received an offer from Pumas two weeks ago. The Argentinian club on Monday said it will receive $2 million as part of the transfer deal. Pumas is yet to make an official announcement. Navas missed the first two league matches in Argentina, the first due to sickness sickness and the second because he asked to be left on the bench. 'Commitment, professionalism, and respect for the club's values are non-negotiable,' Newell's Old Boys said. 'To achieve our goals, it is essential that each member pulls in the same direction, always prioritizing the team over the individual.' Newell's, Lionel Messi's boyhood club, is based in Rosario, 300 kilometers (186 miles) northeast of Buenos Aires. Navas signed with Newell's Old Boys after finishing his second spell with Paris Saint-Germain, where he made just six appearances in all competitions. In a previous stint at PSG, he played four seasons and helped the club secure two French league titles. Navas made his professional debut with Saprissa in Costa Rica in 2005 and began his European career four years later with Albacete. He then moved to Levante and signed with Real Madrid for the 2014-15 season. With Real Madrid, Navas won a league title and a Super Cup, as well as three Champions League titles. ___ AP soccer:
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07-07-2025
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MLB News: Former Cubs, Orioles Pitcher Announces Sudden Retirement
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Dan Straily, a veteran of eight major league seasons, and 17 seasons overall in four different countries, has announced his retirement. Straily, 36, last pitched in the majors for the Baltimore Orioles in 2019, and had appeared in eight Mexican League games in the 2025 season. More news: Yankees World Series Champion, St. Louis' Last AL All-Star, Dies at 97 "After 17 unforgettable years in professional baseball, I've decided it's time to officially retire from the game I've loved since I was a kid," Straily wrote in an Instagram post Saturday. Straily retires with a 44-40 record at the major league level for the Oakland A's (2012-14), Chicago Cubs (2014), Houston Astros (2015), Cincinnati Reds (2016), Miami Marlins (2017-18), and Orioles (2019). He also spent time in the San Diego Padres (2016), Philadelphia Phillies (2019), and Arizona Diamondbacks (2022) organizations. Pitcher Straily Dan #58 of Lotte Giants throws in the bottom of the first inning during the KBO League game between SSG Landers and Lotte Giants at SSG Landers Field on April 4, 2021 in... Pitcher Straily Dan #58 of Lotte Giants throws in the bottom of the first inning during the KBO League game between SSG Landers and Lotte Giants at SSG Landers Field on April 4, 2021 in Incheon, South Korea. More Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images Straily's last stint in affiliated baseball came with the Cubs in 2024. He made 17 appearances with Triple-A Iowa, going 1-7 with a 5.49 ERA before he was released in August. With the Diablos Rojos of the independent Mexican League, Straily was 1-2 with a 9.00 ERA in 32 innings this season. More news: Former Cubs, Cardinals Outfielder Who Made St. Louis History Passes Away A 24th-round draft pick by the A's out of Marshall in 2009, Straily debuted three years later with Oakland. In his first full season, 2013, Straily went 10-8 with a 3.96 ERA in 27 starts. Straily was traded to the Cubs along with Addison Russell in the deal that sent Jason Hammel and Jeff Samardzija to Oakland in July 2014. Russell would go on to become part of the Cubs' 2016 World Series title team, along with Dexter Fowler — whom the Cubs acquired for Straily in a January 2015 trade with the Houston Astros. More news: MLB News: 3-Time All-Star Announces Sudden Retirement After spending most of the 2015 season with the Astros' Triple-A affiliate, Straily was traded again — this time to the San Diego Padres, in March 2016, for catcher Erik Kratz. Straily was waived by the Padres and claimed by the Reds three days later. Just when his career appeared to be wavering, Straily turned in the best season of his career: a surprising 14-8 campaign with a 3.76 ERA (113 ERA+) for Cincinnati. More news: 12-Year MLB Bench Boss Slams Door on Return to Managing In addition to the best ERA and won-loss record of his career, Straily's 2016 season also saw him notch career-highs in innings (191.1), games (34), starts (31) and a career-low 1.186 WHIP. In January 2017, Straily found himself traded for yet another future All-Star; the Marlins sent right-hander Luis Castillo, along with pitcher Austin Brice and a low-level minor leaguer, to Cincinnati in a particularly regrettable trade. More news: Braves Might Make One Player Available at Trade Deadline: Report Straily went 15-15 with a 4.20 ERA (93 ERA+) in two seasons with the Marlins. He went 2-4 with a 9.82 ERA in 2019 with the Orioles, in what ultimately proved to be his final big league season. "When I was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 2009, I never could have imagined the journey baseball would take me on," Straily wrote on Instagram. "From making my Major League debut with the A's in 2012, to pitching for the Cubs, Astros, Reds, Marlins, and Orioles - every uniform I put on represented another step in a dream come true. I'm proud to have thrown over 800 innings in the big leagues, faced some of the best hitters in the world, and competed at the highest level for parts of 8 seasons." For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
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01-07-2025
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Aaron Ramsey arrives in Mexico to join 'historic' soccer club Pumas
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Former Arsenal, Juventus and Cardiff City midfielder Aaron Ramsey will continue his career in Mexico. The 34-year-old Ramsey arrived in Mexico City on Tuesday to do a medical before signing his contract with top-flight side Pumas. The midfielder, who already has a working visa to play in Mexico, will undergo a medical examination before completing his transfer. Advertisement 'I'm excited to play and to be a part of this historic club, I can't wait to be on the pitch,' Ramsey said at Mexico City's airport. Pumas is considered one of the four most popular teams in the country although it has not won a title since the Clausura 2011 tournament. 'I've seen some matches (from the Mexican league) and I am very impressed, there are some really good squads here and I'm excited to be in this competition now,' Ramsey said. Since 1996, the Mexican league plays two tournaments each year. The first one, called Clausura, begins in January and ends in May and the upcoming Apertura starts on July 11 and will finish in December. Advertisement Ramsey finished the final three games of 2024-25 season as Cardiff City's interim manager after they were relegated from the Championship to League One. With 86 appearances for Wales, the midfielder helped his country reach the Euro 2016 semifinals. Ramsay has previously said he hopes to continue playing for the national side as it attempts to reach the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada next summer. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
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01-07-2025
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Aaron Ramsey arrives in Mexico to join 'historic' soccer club Pumas
FILE - Wales' Aaron Ramsey walks along the pitch at the end of the World Cup group B soccer match between England and Wales, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. England won 3-0. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File) MEXICO CITY (AP) — Former Arsenal, Juventus and Cardiff City midfielder Aaron Ramsey will continue his career in Mexico. The 34-year-old Ramsey arrived in Mexico City on Tuesday to do a medical before signing his contract with top-flight side Pumas. The midfielder, who already has a working visa to play in Mexico, will undergo a medical examination before completing his transfer. Advertisement 'I'm excited to play and to be a part of this historic club, I can't wait to be on the pitch,' Ramsey said at Mexico City's airport. Pumas is considered one of the four most popular teams in the country although it has not won a title since the Clausura 2011 tournament. 'I've seen some matches (from the Mexican league) and I am very impressed, there are some really good squads here and I'm excited to be in this competition now,' Ramsey said. Since 1996, the Mexican league plays two tournaments each year. The first one, called Clausura, begins in January and ends in May and the upcoming Apertura starts on July 11 and will finish in December. Advertisement Ramsey finished the final three games of 2024-25 season as Cardiff City's interim manager after they were relegated from the Championship to League One. With 86 appearances for Wales, the midfielder helped his country reach the Euro 2016 semifinals. Ramsay has previously said he hopes to continue playing for the national side as it attempts to reach the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada next summer. ___ AP soccer:
