The Liverpool fan, originally from Wirral, now lives in Lapworth, Warwickshire. And he's certainly letting his neighbours know about his footballing allegiances... Using a ride-on mower, he's "written" LIVERPOOL and drawn an outline of the Premier League trophy.

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Suffice it to say that wasn't how the Cincinnati Reds wanted to start a stretch of six games against the Chicago Cubs between now and June 1.

Liverpool have offered Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz a contract worth more than £320,000 a week as they look to wrap up a deal for the playmaker. (Sky Sports Switzerland - in French) Meanwhile, the Reds will battle with Newcastle for Brighton 's 23-year-old Brazilian forward Joao Pedro. ( Talksport)

Friday marked the beginning of a stretch where the Reds play the National League Central-leading Cubs in six of the next nine games. Call it their first big test of this season, a chance to see where they stand against one of baseball's best offenses.

Pete Crow-Armstrong had two home runs — including a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning — and drove in six runs as the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Hunter Greene from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's home game against the Chicago Cubs.

The Reds signed veteran utility player Garrett Hampson to a one-year contract worth a prorated $760,000 on Friday. To clear a roster spot for Hampson, outfielder Rece Hinds was optioned to Triple-A Louisville.

When Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder appeared in the Great American Ball Park home clubhouse May 24, his discomfort was visible.