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Bayern Munich outlast Sevilla to win UEFA Super Cup in extra time

New season, same result.

Bayern Munich collected yet another trophy Thursday, beating Sevilla 2-1 in extra time to capture the UEFA Super Cup.

The reigning Europa League and Champions League winners were level after 90 minutes thanks to first-half goals from Lucas Ocampos and Leon Goretzka, respectively, but the German side broke the deadlock when substitute Javi Martinez headed home in the 104th minute.

The Spaniard’s looping header gave Bayern their second UEFA Super Cup win and first since 2013.

The Bavarians have now won 23 straight matches in all competitions going back to last season.

Hansi Flick’s side was made to sweat in Budapest, though.

After having a pair of second-half goals called back due to a tight offside call and a foul in the buildup, respectively, Bayern needed veteran shot-stopper Manuel Neuer to save the day at the end of normal time.

With Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri clean through on goal in the waning seconds, the 34-year-old German produced a fantastic save, diving down to his right to keep out what almost certainly would have been the winning goal for the Spanish club.

Given a lifeline, Bayern took full advantage in the extra frame when Martinez nodded a rebound over the outstretched arm of Sevilla ‘keeper Yassine Bounou.

The Andalusian side fought until the final whistle but was ultimately unable to reply with the goal needed to push the match to penalties.

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Facial hair faceoff: Gardner Minshew's mustache vs. Ryan Fitzpatrick's beard

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Thursday night’s game between the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars can certainly be called the “mane” event.

When it comes to the quarterbacks, anyway, because Ryan Fitzpatrick and the NFL’s best beard will face off against Gardner Minshew and the league’s most recognizable mustache at TIAA Bank Field (8:20 p.m. ET, NFL Network) .

If you have no allegiance to either team, it might be tough for you to pick your side (burns): full beard or mustache?

Are you Team Grizzly Adams or Team Burt Reynolds?

Chuck Norris or Sam Elliott?

Santa Claus or Teddy Roosevelt?

OK, we’ll stop now.

Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew had a clever response after bearded Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick joked about Minshew’s facial hair. Christopher Hanewinckel/USA TODAY Sports

Blame Fitzpatrick for starting the beard versus mustache debate. He was asked on Tuesday about the game, and Fitzpatrick joked about it being a contest between the two.

“The mustaches versus the beard. … I think the beard is a cooler look,” Fitzpatrick said. “I think guys that grow mustaches a lot of times have patchy sides for their beards so they just stick with the mustache.

“My wife appreciates the mustache trimmed up a little bit more. But she does hate the beard, too, so I guess that’s a lose-lose for me.”

Soccer

Suarez off to Atletico Madrid after prolific spell at Barcelona

Luis Suarez is joining forces with Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid after parting ways with Barcelona, the Catalan club announced on Wednesday.

Barca will receive €6 million in variables for the veteran striker.

The deal is subject to Suarez “passing his medical and agreeing and formalizing” his contract, Atletico noted.

Suarez, 33, will replace Alvaro Morata, who joined Juventus on a season-long loan Tuesday, and now splits striking duties with Diego Costa and Joao Felix.

It was unclear whether the move would even take place. Barcelona had reportedly agreed to terminate Suarez’s contract but changed tune upon learning a direct rival was interested in signing him. Suarez reportedly threatened to call a press conference alongside a team of lawyers, but the club eventually allowed him to leave.

Barcelona will hold a “farewell event” for Suarez on Thursday, which will include a press conference.

The Uruguayan international was close to joining Juventus before thrashing a deal with Atletico. He even traveled to Italy to obtain his citizenship, which would’ve facilitated a transfer to the Serie A champions. But there wasn’t enough time for Suarez to get an Italian passport, leading Juventus to sign Morata instead.

Suarez joined Barcelona from Liverpool for €75 million back in 2014, and formed one of the most prolific triumvirates in world football alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar. He put up his best numbers during the 2015-16 season, winning the La Liga scoring title as part of a prolific 59-goal campaign.

In all, he scored 198 goals in 283 appearances with the Blaugrana, winning the Champions League once, La Liga four times, the Copa del Rey four times, and the Club World Cup during his six seasons there.

NFL

Source: Eagles WR Reagor (thumb) going on IR

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor will miss multiple weeks with a UCL tear in his thumb, sources told ESPN.

A source said Reagor is expected to undergo surgery and will be placed on injured reserve.

Reagor was injured on a play across the middle in the first half of Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He stayed in the game and finished with four catches for 41 yards.

There is a chance the Eagles could hold him out until after their Week 9 bye as a precaution. For context, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees missed five games with a similar injury last season.

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Reagor has a recent track record of recovering quickly, however, returning from a slight shoulder tear in two weeks earlier this month in what was originally supposed to be a monthlong absence.

Reagor, the team’s first-round pick, has five catches on eight targets for 96 yards this season.

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and fellow rookie John Hightower will be called on to pick up the slack in Reagor’s absence. Alshon Jeffery (Lisfranc) is expected back at some point as well.

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