The US$3 million to US$10 million deal size range recorded its strongest deal volume in three years, the Vietnam Innovation & Private Capital Report 2026 showed.
The financing structure would fund computing equipment for Anthropic, while Broadcom would backstop payments on the largest portions of the transaction.
Quarterly revenue is expected at US$276 million to US$278 million, and the planned cuts appear linked to competition from Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike.
Carnival Corporation was named to two Forbes lists recognizing America’s best employers for 2026, according to a statement. The cruise line made the America’s Best Employers for Company Culture and America’s Best Employers for New Grads lists, ranking 390th and 125th, respectively. Carnival said it was the leading cruise company on both lists; the former comprising 600 and the latter 500 highest-scoring companies across major industry sectors. “Being recognized by Forbes for both...
İtalya basınındaki haberlere göre; Juventus, Khephren Thuram için Galatasaray'dan 40 milyon euro talep etti. Bu rakam şu anda kulüp içinde tartışılıyor.
İtalya'dan Corriere dello Sport'un haberine göre; Juventus, Khephren Thuram için Galatasaray'dan 40 milyon euro talep etti. Sarı-Kırmızılılar yaz döneminde kesin olarak bir merkez orta saha transferi yapacak. Ve Khephren Thuram, bu listedeki en önemli isimler arasında bulunuyor.
ALDIKLARININ 2 KATI
Juventus, Fransız futbolcuyu 2024 yazında Nice Kulübü'nden almıştı. O dönemde 20 milyon euro ödediler. Yani Juve, Galatasaray'dan bu paranın iki katını bekliyor. Ancak Sarı-Kırmızılılar kesinlikle 40 milyon euro vermeyi düşünmüyor. Konuyla ilgili transfer komitesinde bir görüşme yapıldı. Eğer İtalyan temsilcisi 30 milyon seviyelerine inerse iş bitebilir.
TEKLİF HAZIRLANIYOR
25 yaşındaki futbolcunun Juventus'la 30 Haziran 2029 tarihine kadar sözleşmesi var. Siyah-Beyazlılar önümüzdeki sezon Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde olmayacak. Khephren Thuram'ın da bu sebeple ayrılık ihtimaline sıcak baktığı konuşuluyor. Galatasaray şu anda ilk resmi teklif konusunda hazırlık yapıyor. Ancak rakamın 30 milyonun üzerine çıkması beklenmiyor.
İtalyan ekibi Inter, Liverpool'un orta saha oyuncusu Curtis Jones'la kişisel şartlarda anlaştı. Ancak İngiliz ekibi henüz ikna edilemedi. Kırmızılar, Galatasaray'dan 30 milyon euro bekliyor. Inter ise 20 milyon euro önerdi.
La Gazzetta dello Sport'un haberine göre; Curtis Jones transferinde ortalık bir hayli karıştı. 25 yaşındaki merkez orta saha, kulübünün kendisine yaptığı sözleşme uzatma tekliflerini geri çevirdi. Mevcut kontratı 30 Haziran 2027'de bitiyor. Yani mukavelesinin son senesine girdi.
YETERLİ BULMADILAR
İtalya şampiyonu Inter, İngiliz futbolcuyla kişisel şartlarda anlaştı. Fakat Liverpool henüz ikna edilemedi. Premier Lig temsilcisi, Inter'in 20 milyon euroluk teklifini yeterli bulmadı. Bu arada oyuncu için Galatasaray'dan da 30 milyon euro beklendiği belirtildi...
ÜZERİNE ÇIKMAYACAKLAR
1.85 boyundaki oyuncu, kulübün altyapısından yetişmişti. Kariyerinde ilk kez Liverpool dışında bir takımın formasını giyecek. Inter cephesi, Curtis Jones'un 1 yıllık mukavelesi kaldığı için 20 milyonunun üzerine çıkmayı düşünmüyor. Galatasaray'ın ise daha yüksek bir teklif verip vermeyeceği henüz netleşmedi.
Suudi Arabistan ekibi Al-Hilal, Galatasaray'ın Alman yıldızı Leroy Sane için temas kurdu. 25 milyon euroluk teklif yapıldı. Peki yönetim onu gönderecek mi?
Galatasaray bu sezon başında Bayern Münih'le sözleşmesi biten Leroy Sane'yi bedelsiz olarak kadrosuna katmıştı. Alman yıldızla 30 Haziran 2028 tarihine kadar mukavele yapıldı. 30 yaşındaki kanat oyuncusundan beklentiler çok büyüktü. Kötü bir sezon geçirmedi. Ancak tam da beklenen etkiyi yapmadı.
GERİ ÇEVİRDİLER
Sane, Süper Lig'de 28 maça çıktı. Sahada 2.288 dakika kaldı. 7 gol ve 5 asist üretti. Onunla ilgili çok sıcak bir gelişme yaşandı. Suudi Arabistan ekibi Al-Hilal'in, Galatasaray'la temasa geçtiği öğrenildi. Leroy Sane'nin bonservisi için 25 milyon euro önerildi. Ancak Sarı-Kırmızılılar bu rakamı geri çevirdi.
BURUK KALMASINI İSTİYOR
Galatasaray Teknik Direktörü Okan Buruk, Alman futbolcunun takımda kalmasını istiyor. Leroy Sane de İstanbul'da mutlu... Fakat Al-Hilal teklifini ciddi şekilde artırırsa durum değişebilir. İlk görüşmede anlaşma sağlanamadı. Suudi Arabistan ekibinin kısa süre içinde masaya koyacağı parayı güncellemesi bekleniyor.
İtalyan basını, Galatasaray'da fazla forma şansı bulamayan Arda Ünyay'la Lazio ve Köln'ün ilgilendiğini yazdı. Sarı-Kırmızılı ekibin bonservis beklentisi ise 6 milyon euro...
Corriere dello Sport'un haberine göre; Lazio ve Köln, Galatasaray'ın genç stoperi Arda Ünyay'la yakından ilgileniyor. Sarı-Kırmızılılar, oyuncu için 6 milyon euro bonservis bedeli talep ediyor. 19 yaşındaki savunmacı, 2025'in Şubat ayında Ankaragücü Kulübü'nden alınmıştı.
YÜZDE 10'LUK PAY HAKKI
Galatasaray oyuncu için 500 bin euro ödedi. Ankaragücü'nün sonraki satıştan %10'luk pay hakkı bulunuyor. Yani Arda 6 milyona satılırsa, Başkent ekibinin kasasına 600 bin euro daha girecek. Genç stoper, Sarı-Kırmızılı ekipte fazla forma şansı bulamıyor...
ROTASYON AMAÇLI
1.87 boyundaki savunmacı bu sezon Süper Lig'de sadece 8 maça çıktı. Sahada ise 205 dakika kaldı. Buna rağmen Lazio ve Köln'ün, oyuncunun potansiyeline güvendiği belirtildi. Ancak olası transferde Arda bu iki ekipte de ilk 11'in parçası olmayacak. Daha çok rotasyon amaçlı düşünülüyor...
Napoli forması giyen Frank Anguissa için Beşiktaş uzun süredir uğraşıyor. Galatasaray'ın ardından son olarak Fenerbahçe de devreye girdi. Ortalık iyice karıştı.
Repubblica'nın haberine göre; Galatasaray ve Fenerbahçe, Frank Anguissa'nın durumu hakkında Napoli'den bilgi aldı. Bilindiği üzere Beşiktaş çok uzun bir süredir 30 yaşındaki orta saha oyuncusunu kadrosuna katmaya çalışıyor. Ancak ortalık epey karıştı. Transferde adeta ezeli rekabet yaşanıyor.
NAPOLİ'NİN İŞİNE YARIYOR
1.84 boyundaki merkez orta sahanın mukavelesi 30 Haziran 2027'de tamamlanacak. Yani kontratının son senesine girdi. Napoli bu sebeple oyuncuyu satmak istiyor. Bu rekabetten en fazla faydayı ise İtalyan ekibi sağlayacak! Fenerbahçe'deki başkan adaylarından birinin, yıldız ismi çok istediği belirtildi.
İKİ BÜYÜK SAKATLIK
Frank Anguissa'nın tahmini piyasa değeri 15 milyon euro civarında... Napoli şu anda resmi teklifleri bekliyor. En fazla parayı masaya koyanla el sıkışılacak. Kamerunlu futbolcu bu sezon Serie A'da 18 maça çıktı. Sahada 1.256 dakika kaldı. 4 gol ve 2 asist üretti. Sezon içinde uyluk ve sırt bölgesinden iki sakatlık geçirdi. Ancak oyuncunun şu anda bir sıkıntısı bulunmuyor.
Samsung had a slightly weak performance in the US smartphone market in early 2026, according to Omdia. Its smartphone shipments dropped about 5% compared to last year. This does not mean people stopped buying Samsung phones. The main reason was that its new Galaxy S26 series came later than expected.
Due to the delay, many customers could not buy the newest Samsung phone during this quarter. These are usually people who upgrade as soon as a new model launches. So, a big part of Samsung’s sales shifted to later months instead of showing in early 2026.
Even with this delay, demand for the Galaxy S26 series was strong. Pre-orders were about 25% higher than the previous Galaxy S25 series.This shows that Samsung phones are still very popular in the premium category. People are interested, but the timing affected the results.
Samsung also depended on its mid-range Galaxy A series phones. Models like the Galaxy A17 helped Samsung keep overall sales steady. This helped reduce the impact of weaker flagship sales.
At the same time, the overall market became more difficult.Phone prices increased, and carriers reduced big discounts and subsidies. This affected Samsung’s mid-range phones the most.
The mid-range segment is very important for Samsung. But this segment saw weaker demand because customers are waiting longer to upgrade. Rising costs made it harder for people to move to slightly better phones. This created pressure on Samsung’s overall volume.
Samsung is still strong in the US market. But this quarter looked weaker because of a delayed launch and a tough market.
UEFA İtaliyanın “Komo” klubuna Çempionlar Liqasında ev matçlarını “Cüzeppe Siniqalya” stadionunda keçirməyə icazə verməyib.
Arena.az bu barədə İtaliya mətbuatına istinadən xəbər verir.
Bildirilir ki, buna səbəb A Seriyası təmsilçisinin arenasının turnirin infrastruktur tələblərinə cavab verməməsidir.
Stadionun təxminən 13 min 600 tamaşaçı tutumu Çempionlar Liqasının oyunlarına ev sahibliyi üçün kifayət etməyib. Növbəti avrokubok mövsümündə “Komo”nun rəqiblərini və UEFA tələblərinə uyğun gələn “Çitta-del-Trikolore”də qəbul edəcəyi gözlənilir. Bu arena A Seriyasının digər təmsilçisi “Sassuolo”ya məxsusdur. Bu stadion 23 mindən çox azarkeş tutumuna malikdir.
Qeyd edək ki, “Komo” 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün yekununda İtaliya çempionatında 71 xal toplayaraq 4-cü yeri tutub və tarixində ilk dəfə Çempionlar Liqasına vəsiqə qazanıb.
“İnter” İngiltərənin “Liverpul” klubunun futbolçusu Kurtis Consu transfer etmək istəyir.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə insayder Nikolo Skira məlumat yayıb.
“Neradzurra” 25 yaşlı yarımmüdafiəçi üçün 25 milyon avro təklif etməyi planlaşdırır. Kurtis özü də “İnter”də oynamağa müsbət yanaşır. Klublar arasında yaxın zamanda danışıqlar başlayacaq.
Cons “Liverpul”un yetirməsidir. Onun klubla müqaviləsi 2027-ci ilin yayına kimidir. Yarımmüdafiəçi “qırmızılar”la 228 oyunda 22 qol vurub, 25 məhsuldar ötürmə edib.
A new technology could take multicolor 3D printing to a new level without requiring dozens of filaments to be kept on hand. The system is essentially open, or at least not completely closed.
With a powerful mid-drive motor and belt drive: A new trekking e-bike promises strong assistance for everyday riding and longer tours. The shifting can operate automatically if desired, allowing Trava EXP riders to focus entirely on riding.
A new and especially affordable drone could let beginners in particular gain their first experience with drones. The YL01 comes with a controller that has a display, although buyers should of course not expect top quality in several respects.
The PiEEG XR is a neural interface for spatial computing. It is intended to enable new ways of interacting in VR. In particular, the system could make it easier to convey emotions. It also uses technology well known from the medical field.
Nothing less than a new PC era is literally just around the corner, if Nvidia and Microsoft are to be believed. Both companies posted tweets over the weekend before Computex 2026 teasing major upcoming news. Here we clarify what is behind it and why it does not refer to Windows 12.
A new power bank is said to offer particularly high output and does not require a charger for recharging, effectively functioning as one itself. The gadget is also available with the usual EU plug.
The Acer A312 Pad is a new entry-level Android tablet for the Chinese market. And while it is powered by a six-year old MediaTek processor, its super-low price makes it worth considering for those on a tight budget.
"If you're 22 years old in San Francisco and building something in AI, there may be a seed term sheet in your inbox — but if you're 19, oh my God, this means you're really good; you might already have a Series A [offer]," said one, half-kiddingly.
Arsenal will be without Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres in their starting lineup for the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Arsenal are all set to take on Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League final this Saturday at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres will not be part of the starting lineup, with Mikel Arteta opting to leave both players on the bench.
The Spanish coach has chosen to start Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield, in the role Eze typically occupies, alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. As a result, the Gunners will feature a more defensive profile in that area of the pitch as they look to counter PSG’s attacking firepower.
Up front, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard retain their places on the wings. At center forward, Arteta has opted for Kai Havertz, meaning Gyokeres will begin the match among the substitutes.
Gyokeres’ Champions League numbers
The decision to leave Viktor Gyokeres on the bench is particularly noteworthy considering he had started every Champions League knockout-stage match for Arsenal up to this point. The Swedish striker started 11 of Arsenal’s 14 matches during their run in the competition, coming off the bench once and missing the other two due to injury.
Gyokeres is Arsenal’s second-leading scorer in this season’s Champions League campaign with five goals, trailing only Gabriel Martinelli, who has six. Kai Havertz, who will lead the line for Arsenal in Saturday’s final, appeared in just five Champions League matches because of injury issues and scored three goals.
Luis Enrique sticks with his trusted lineup
While Mikel Arteta made changes to Arsenal’s starting lineup that differ from the selections he had used throughout the earlier stages of the UEFA Champions League, Luis Enrique has opted to place his trust in the players who guided Paris Saint-Germain to the final.
As a result, PSG’s starting XI features no major surprises compared to previous matches. The Spanish coach’s approach is clear: rely on the ball control and composure of midfielders Vitinha, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz, while maximizing the attacking talent of forwards Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Before PSG and Arsenal kicked off the UEFA Champions League final, American rock icons The Killers delivered a high-energy pregame performance at the Puskas Arena.
The Champions League will crown its champion today in Budapest, where PSG look to defend the title they won last season, while Arsenal aim to secure their first historic crown. Prior to kickoff, The Killers took the stage to set the musical atmosphere inside the Puskas Arena.
This is not the first time The Killers have performed at a major global sporting event. The band previously took part in the Super Bowl LX Studio 60 pre-game concert earlier in 2026, and headlined the AFL Grand Final entertainment lineup back in 2017.
UEFA selected The Killers for this edition of the Champions League final due to the band’s massive global popularity and their proven ability to deliver high-energy stadium performances.
The American rock band was officially announced for the final two months ago through a cinematic promotional campaign by Pepsi, appearing in a launch video alongside soccer icon David Beckham.
The Killers’ Champions League Final setlist
During an opening show that lasted roughly 15 minutes, the rock icons energized the Budapest crowd by performing a four-song setlist composed of their biggest career anthems.
The songs performed by The Killers were:
When You Were Young (2006)
Humans (2008)
All These Things That I’ve Done (2004)
Mr. Brightside (2004)
Chasing the all-time viewership record
Following their performance at the Puskas Arena, The Killers are in a position to challenge the record for the most-viewed UEFA Champions League opening ceremony in history.
Currently, the record is held by Camila Cabello’s 2022 performance in Paris, which UEFA confirmed surpassed 166 million viewers via traditional broadcast networks, alongside tens of millions more via digital streaming.
Behind Cabello is Dua Lipa, whose 2018 performance in Kyiv remains the most legally streamed pre-match show in tournament history, accumulation hundreds of millions of views across UEFA’s digital platforms.
The Killers perform during the Pepsi opening ceremony prior to the UEFA Champions League Final 2026.
Live coverage of the Champions League final PSG vs Arsenal.
The most anticipated match at club level is finally here to decide the Champions League winner, with Paris Saint-Germain aiming to repeat last year’s remarkable feat while Arsenal are looking for their first title in the competition.
At this stage, there are not many differences between the teams that reach a final. Even so, Paris Saint-Germain may have a slight edge after their impressive semifinal in which they eliminated Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate, in a series that left fans stunned by what both teams produced.
Arsenal, meanwhile, arrive in a different situation. They have not played their best football over the last few months, but it is worth noting that they are coming off a Premier League title they had been waiting for since 2004. That confidence boost could be huge in a match where they will need to be at their defensive best to contain such a powerful attacking opponent.
Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour suffered a knee injury in Scotland’s friendly and Steve Clarke admits he could be in doubt for the World Cup. ‘I’m hoping and praying.’
Gilmour pulled up just before half-time in the 4-1 victory over Curaçao and left the field following a discussion with the medical staff.
At the time, it did not seem particularly serious and he was not visibly limping.
However, in his press conference after the match, Scotland manager Clarke confessed it was a worrying situation.
Scotland worried about Gilmour injury
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 23: Scott McTominay of Napoli poses for a photo as he celebrates victory with teammate Billy Gilmour following the Serie A match between Napoli and Cagliari at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 23, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
“We’re just waiting on it, we’ll see how bad it is,” said Clarke.
“He’s gone for a scan, I’ve not spoken to him. He hurt himself in the tackle and then made the decision he had to come off, he knew it wasn’t right.
“We’ll have to see what the medics say, there’s no point speculating or thinking the worst. The scan will be tonight, that’s all I can tell you. I’m hoping and praying he’s on the plane with us.”
BREAKING: Scotland manager Steve Clarke has spoken to the media after Billy Gilmour was forced off in their 4-1 win over Curaçao through injury pic.twitter.com/BjThv5mXjx
Gilmour turns 25 next month and is hoping that he can celebrate his birthday by participating in the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico.
He came to Napoli from Brighton and Hove Albion in 2024, winning the Serie A title and the Supercoppa Italiana.
Napoli midfielder and Scotland international Billy Gilmour gives a thumbs up from his hospital bed in London after having an operation on a sports hernia issue (Picture: @Billygilmour via Instagram)
Turkish reports claim two Fenerbahce Presidential candidates approached Antonio Conte, but he is demanding €15m wages plus a bonus of €5m.
The coach will be a free agent this summer after agreeing to leave Napoli by mutual consent, having won the Scudetto and the Supercoppa Italiana in his two years at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
He has been linked with a return to the Italy bench, or even a sabbatical to take a year off, but there are clubs outside of Italy pushing for his signature too.
Conte offers from Fenerbahce
PISA, ITALY – MAY 17: Antonio Conte manager of SSC Napoli reacts during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and SSC Napoli at Arena Garibaldi on May 17, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Fenerbahce are in an unusual situation, as no decisions can be made until the Presidential elections are completed, but it’s claimed that both Aziz Yildirim and Hakan Safi approached Conte to lead their project.
According to Fanatik, the Italian set some pretty specific terms of his wage demands, wanting at least €15m for one year, plus a bonus of another €5m if he wins the Turkish league title.
They are eager to relaunch with ambition after falling behind bitter rivals Galatasaray.
It would also not be Conte’s first experience abroad, seeing as he coached both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in England.
Italy international Riccardo Calafiori is on the bench for Arsenal in the Champions League Final, while Paris Saint-Germain use 10 of the same 11 that crushed Inter last year.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 18: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans after the teams 1-0 victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United FC at Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Arsenal have already won the Premier League after a 22-year wait and are hoping to complete the Double under Mikel Arteta.
David Raya is one of the reasons they are the only unbeaten side in the Champions League this season, while Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz lead the attack.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal celebrates after scoring a goal which was later ruled out for offside during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
This is the second consecutive Champions League Final for PSG, who beat Inter 5-0 last season for their first ever edition of the trophy.
Curiously, Luis Enrique has picked 10 of the same starting XI from that game, changing only goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, as Gianluigi Donnarumma was sold to Manchester City over the summer.
That Final against Inter was also the last time this starting 10 of outfield players worked together, starting ex-Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, former Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, ex-Inter full-back Achraf Hakimi and former Roma defender Marquinhos.
epa12147978 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of PSG (R) in action against Denzel Dumfries of Inter during the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale Milano in Munich, Germany 31 May 2025. EPA-EFE/FILIP SINGER
Turkiye Football Federation President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu reveals Vincenzo Montella only turned down the Roma job if there was a promise before the World Cup play-offs.
The Italian turns 52 next month and will celebrate his birthday at the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, having qualified for the major tournament.
He took the job in September 2023 and had also qualified for the EURO 2024 competition, getting them to the quarter-finals.
However, it could all have been very different, as confirmed to the media today by Turkiye FA chief Haciosmanoglu.
Montella rejected Roma offer
DORTMUND, GERMANY – JUNE 18: Vincenzo Montella, Head Coach of Turkiye, gestures during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Turkiye and Georgia at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 18, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
“Montella used to put a clause in his contracts saying that he could leave if Roma made an offer, but there was no such agreement in place with his contract for the national team,” the President told Fanatik.
“We were about to play the Nations League play-off game against Hungary when the offer came in from Roma for the coach.
“He came to us and said he would like to consider it, especially if you’re going to let me go in case we get bad results in the play-offs. It was so polite!
“I told him, as long as I am here, we’ll continue with you. He gave up on the dream he always had of coaching Roma.”
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella is seen prior to the friendly football match between Hungary and Turkey in Budapest, Hungary, on March 22, 2024. (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFP) (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)
Montella was an icon for the Giallorossi as a player from 1999 to 2007, then had some loan experiences before returning to retire in 2009.
He went straight into management at the Roma youth academy and was promoted to head coach of the senior squad for just 16 games in 2011.
The timing of the statement from the Turkish FA President puts the approach around the Nations League play-off with Hungary, which was in March 2025.
That was after Claudio Ranieri had taken over the Roma job in November 2024, and decided to keep him on for the next season too.
Inter coach Cristian Chivu met with Aleksandar Stankovic and he had medical tests, but it’s reported they haven’t yet decided whether to activate the €23m buy-back clause from Club Brugge or sell him on.
The midfielder turns 21 in August and is a product of the Nerazzurri youth academy, where he started playing thanks to his father Dejan and brother Filip.
He was sold to Club Brugge last summer for €10m after weeks of tough negotiations, as Inter were determined to let him leave only if they had an affordable buy-back option put in place.
That proved to be a very smart move, as Stankovic flourished in Belgium thanks to nine goals and five assists in 55 competitive games, representing a pivotal figure in their League title victory.
Stankovic waiting for Inter verdict
OSAKA, JAPAN – JULY 27: Aleksandar Stankovic of FC Internazionale in action during the pre-season friendly match between FC Internazionale and Al-Nassr at Yanmar Stadium Nagai on July 27, 2023 in Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)
As part of that deal, Inter can still activate the buy-back option in June 2027, with the price going up to €25m.
Stankovic met with coach Chivu, who he had already worked with in the youth academy, but no decision has yet been made.
It is entirely possible that Inter could bring him back only to then sell him off again immediately at a profit, asking for circa €40m.
Chivu already showed last summer he was prepared to give youth a chance with Francesco Pio Esposito, who many others wanted to send out on loan instead.
Liverpool have decided to part ways with Arne Slot and are already looking for a potential replacement.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, the club hierarchy held talks about the disappointing season and has decided to make a change. Crunch talks were held on Friday and Saturday to determine the fate of the Netherlands manager.
Andoni Iraola to manage the Reds
It appears that Andoni Iraola is set to take over as the next manager of Liverpool. The report claims that the manager has impressed with his exploits at Bournemouth this season, and Liverpool director, Richard Hughes, knows him well from their time together at the South Coast club.
The 43-year-old Spanish manager is on the radar of multiple clubs, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool can act quickly and get the deal done. The opportunity to manage one of the world’s biggest clubs will be exciting for Iraola.
Liverpool have been criticised for their lack of identity and intensity this season. Someone like Iraola could be a very intelligent addition. He impressed with his high intensity, attacking football with the Cherries, and he could be the ideal manager for Liverpool’s current set of players.
Liverpool invested in top-quality attackers during the summer of 2025, but Slot never really managed to get the best out of them. Iraola could be the man to unlock their true potential. The Cherries finished sixth in the table, just three points adrift of Liverpool this season.
He worked wonders at the South Coast club with limited resources, and he will get significant backing at Liverpool. It remains to be seen whether he can help them bounce back strongly and win a major trophy next season.
That said, his lack of experience managing an elite club and the lack of UEFA Champions League experience could be a concern.
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to add more quality in the middle of the park, and they have identified the AS Roma playmaker Niccolo Pisilli as a target.
According to a report from Sports Boom, Newcastle United are keeping tabs on the talented young midfielder. Both clubs need more quality in the middle of the park, and the 21-year-old could be a solid long-term acquisition.
Why Spurs need Niccolo Pisilli?
He will add control and composure in the middle of the park, and he is excellent at winning the ball back. Spurs need players with his skill set. They could help the technically gifted midfielder improve further with regular opportunities in English football.
Conor Gallagher is more of a workhorse, Archie Gray has been used all over the park since joining the club, Pape Matar Sarr has the tools to develop into a complete central midfielder, but he is not a regular starter for the club, and Lucas Bergvall is more of an advanced playmaker.
Pisilli could be a complete midfielder for them. He will add control, creativity and work rate to the side.
Similarly, Newcastle should look to add more depth to the midfield. The Italian would be a feature investment for them, and they could nurture him into a star.
The player is reportedly valued at €35 million, and the Premier League clubs certainly have the financial muscle to avoid him. It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs decides to follow up on their interest with an official proposal.
Pisilli is a young player with a lot of potential. Signing him for €35 million would represent a solid investment for the future.
The 21-year-old should look to join a club where he can compete at a reasonably high level and play every week. He will not want to sit on the bench at a big club. Tottenham or Newcastle will need to provide him with a detailed plan for his development and role in the team to convince him.
Tottenham will not want to fight for survival again next season, and they have to sign quality players to improve. A talented young midfielder like Pisilli would be a superb investment.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Chris Richards, the U.S. national team’s most important defender, will not travel to Charlotte for Sunday’s friendly against Senegal and remains questionable for the World Cup because of an ankle injury.
Less than two weeks before the U.S. opener, coach Mauricio Pochettino said Saturday that the Crystal Palace center back will continue his rehabilitation routine at the national training center near Atlanta and continue undergoing evaluation leading to the June 6 friendly against Germany in Chicago.
“It's much better to stay here and plan to train and reevaluate next week,” Pochettino said.
The Americans will resume workouts in Fayetteville next week. The Germany game is the final test before they set up base camp in Irvine, California, ahead of the Group D opener June 12 vs. Paraguay at SoFi Stadium outside Los Angeles.
Richards’ status will remain a source of anxiety for Pochettino and U.S. fans.
Since Friday, Pochettino said he has asked top assisted Jesús Pérez 100 times “What do you think? What do you think? Which information [do] we have? The answer was ‘Wait, wait, wait, wait.’ Yes, it's too early. We need to see. The next few days are going to be key to see the possibility to be ready or not for the World Cup.”
Richards arrived at U.S. camp Friday morning for medical evaluations and did not practice.
The best-case scenario is Richards is available for the Germany match. If not, Pochettino and his staff will need to decide whether they think he will be ready at any point in the group stage. The Americans will also face Australia on June 19 in Seattle and Türkiye on June 25 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
World Cup teams must submit their rosters to FIFA by Monday. Changes are permitted up to 24 hours before their opening match. A replacement must come from the 55-man provisional roster. The U.S. did not release its list, but at a thin position, there aren’t a lot of options. Vancouver’s Tristan Blackmon and Toronto’s Walker Zimmerman, a 2022 World Cup player, are probably the top candidates.
Richards has been expected to partner with Charlotte FC’s Tim Ream in central defense, with the possibility of a three-man alignment as well. The other rostered center backs are Celtic’s Auston Trusty, Toulouse’s Mark McKenzie and FC Cincinnati’s Miles Robinson.
Shedeur Sanders is still battling to become the No. 1 quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, but he has already cemented himself as No. 1 in another area.
The Browns quarterback reportedly earned $17.7 million from NFLPA Group Licensing Income in 2025, per Front Office Sports.
To put into perspective how much money the then-rookie quarterback earned, the previous earning record was held by Tom Brady. The future Hall of Fame quarterback earned $9.5 million from the NFLPA Group Licensing Income in the 2021-2022 season.
Sanders surpassed Brady’s previous record by nearly doubling it. To further show how much the Browns QB earned, J.J. McCarthy led this metric for the 2024-2025 season, taking home $4 million.
The former Colorado quarterback is now heading into his second season in the NFL. His rookie year was all but predictable as he was once perceived as a top-two pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but ended up falling to the fifth round, where the Browns used the 144th overall pick on him.
Sanders began his rookie year as the backup to both Joe Flacco and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. He finally got the chance to take the field in Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens and went 4 of 16 passing for 47 yards and an interception after Gabriel left with a concussion.
The QB then made his first start in Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders, leading the Browns to a 24-10 win. Sanders was 11 of 20 for 209 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
All told for his rookie campaign, he finished with 1,400 passing yards, 7 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Sanders started seven games and tallied a 3-4 record.
Despite his career getting off to a slow start, the quarterback knew how to market himself, and he was a fan favorite in college thanks to his media presence and his signature celebration, which was mimicked across the sports and entertainment industries.
Heading into the 2026-2027 season, Sanders is once again in a position battle vying to be Cleveland’s starter for the team’s Week 1 matchup on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
While his focus is on earning that spot over teammate Deshaun Watson, the second-year QB can at least appreciate that he has already set one record through his NFL career.
The expectation, even in March when Michigan basketball was chasing its second national championship, was that the star player most likely to be the first Wolverine off the board in June was going to be forward Yaxel Lendeborg. However, after the NBA draft combine, the tune is changing, and it's doing so in a hurry.
It's not that there isn't excitement about Lendeborg -- there is. But it's that another has risen sharply up the ranks. And that player is former Wolverines center Aday Mara.
Mara was a force in the middle and certainly outperformed expectations after having been a bench player at UCLA. But once he showcased more of his ability in Chicago earlier this month, he's risen sharply up draft boards. And ESPN has reacted accordingly, putting him at No. 10 overall on its NBA draft big board.
Mara's massive combine measurements helped to validate his unique profile, with no shortage of lottery interest coming out of Chicago. He will be among the tallest players in the NBA from the get-go, entering the league at a time when size and skill remain at a premium.
While Mara's skill set has always been compelling from an NBA standpoint, he took his game to another level in February and March, helped by the freedom Michigan played with as well as his own improved conditioning. There are few 7-footers on the planet with his ability to read the floor, deliver pinpoint passes, finish efficiently and wall off the rim, making him an outlier-type prospect on several levels. Some scouts also think he will become a passable jump shooter, although the statistical case for that happening isn't especially strong.
Rival teams consider him to be in play as high as No. 6 for Brooklyn, with the Hawks, Warriors and Thunder also viewed as potential landing spots in the lottery. Landing with a team that wants to lean into his playmaking skills will give him the best chance to maximize his impact.
Lendeborg isn't far behind, coming in at No. 12 overall -- the same ranking he had before in ESPN's last big board. Morez Johnson, who ended up remaining in the draft, is sitting at No. 14 overall, having moved up from 24th in the previous ranking.
Could all three Michigan NBA draft entrants be lottery picks? It's starting to look more and more likely -- which would be impressive, even for a school that has regularly put its talent into the league in the past decade and a half.
MIDDLETOWN – Spent after a brilliant relief effort, Evan Agren was in the dugout as his team was getting ready to bat in the bottom of the seventh and having a moment of deep reflection realizing he was three outs away from his high school career being over.
And when Cameron Carlisle hit a leadoff double to open the inning, Agren remembered this is Middletown baseball, and comebacks are what they do.
The Islanders looked dead in the water against Narragansett ace Zayden Kent, but when Carlisle’s hit happened, demeanor changed. An error led to the tying run and Noah Travers came through with the biggest hit of his life, a single to right field that scored Colton Kerrison from second and gave Middletown a 2-1 walk-off win, keeping its season alive in the process.
“It’s a little ridiculous, honestly,” Travers said. “I was thinking before, when I struck out in the fifth inning, I wasn’t going to get to the plate [again]. I came up first and second, I didn’t have a great game before at the plate but I got it done.”
“I was getting a little emotional in the dugout. I didn’t want this to be my last game,” Agren said. “… We pulled off some magic like we always do.
“It’s just that last inning drive that all of the energy we put in, it pays off.”
For the majority of the game, the only question was whether or not Kent was going to throw a no-hitter and when somebody would score.
Kent, who will pitch at the University of Rhode Island next spring, was simply dominant. He was perfect through 4 1/3 innings before Kenny Pirches delivered a single that Kent followed with back-to-back strikeouts to end the inning.
“You just have to tip your cap sometimes,” Agren said. “He’s very powerful up there but sometimes he’s going to miss a spot or a ball will bounce the other way. We have to take advantage of the situations we get and work on it from there."
Middletown tried in the sixth inning. Kyle Keefe led off with a single. He remained there until Michael Lisella hit a slow roller to third that he had beat down the line.
The thrown to get Lisella came late and wild, with the ball getting into the vast emptiness behind first base at Gaudet Middle School. With two outs Keefe took off on contact and never stopped running. Middletown head coach Eric Godin, knowing chances were limited, sent Keefe home, but right fielder Finley Hohl got to the ball in time to fire a strike to Riley Cronin, who applied the tag for the final out of the inning.
Up 1-0, Narragansett was sitting pretty at this point. While Middletown’s pitchers didn’t Middletown’s pitchers don’t quite have the stuff Kent does, they were equally effective. Pirches earned the start and was yanked in the fourth after Kent led off with a walk and took third on a passed ball.
Agren came in to try and stop the threat, but another passed ball allowed Kent to score with ease. He retired the next batter and didn’t give up a hit the rest of the outing, keeping the Islanders in the game.
“Our coach told us [Thursday] I was going to come in in relief,” Agren said. “I had a lot of bad outings earlier in the year and I’d been working in the bullpen for a lot of practices in a row. I was just ready to pounce.”
But after getting out of an error-induced jam in the top of the seventh, the reality of the situation began to hit Agren, one of the team’s four seniors.
Comebacks weren’t new to Middletown. The Islanders had four comeback wins and three other walkoff victories this spring, the last in the opening round of the playoffs against Kent and Narragansett where Kerrison’s two-out single gave Middletown a 1-0 win.
Carlisle got ahead in the count to open the inning, then hit a double and the shift in energy was noticeable.
“It completely swung momentum,” Agren said. “You see that hit and everybody is up and ready to pounce. It’s super exciting to watch.”
Kerrison followed with a ball that was mishandled by second base and Carlisle slid home without drawing a throw. Middletown’s dugout exploded and when Pirches wore a pitch, things only got louder.
Kent bounced back with a strikeout, sending Travers to the plate. The junior knew what Kent could bring and went in with a game plan – keep it simple. After taking a strike, he put a good swing on a fastball on the outer half and punched it into right field, bringing Kerrison home with ease.
“In the cage earlier before the game, everything was top right corner,” Travers said. “I figured with him throwing what, 90, I was going to have to throw my hands out there and make contact.”
Narragansett’s season comes to a close with two championship-worthy performances against a team that just made one or two more plays. Middletown season continues Sunday against an East Greenwich team that beat it 3-1 on Thursday, May 28.
The Islanders will need to beat the Avengers twice if they want to earn a spot in the Division II final. It’s a tough task, but they’re more than ready for the challenge.
“We faced [EG’s] No. 1 [pitcher]. To be honest, I don’t want to talk all that, but I don’t think they have much besides that,” Travers said. “I think we’re ready.”
“I think we have it,” Agren said. “I think we have to pull deep into our bags.”
PARIS — Amanda Anisimova had pretty low expectations coming into the French Open. She met them Saturday, as she fell to home hope Diane Parry, who beat her 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(3) in a match that was close until the tiebreak, when Anisimova entirely lost control of her groundstrokes.
On a hot afternoon on Court Philippe-Chatrier, Parry, 23, tortured Anisimova with high-bouncing forehands and sliced backhands. Both kept the ball well out of Anisimova’s strike zone, drawing dozens of errors from the 24-year-old American, a two-time Grand Slam finalist last year. When it was over, Parry had her first top-10 win, and some of the chaos that has taken over the men’s draw had seeped into the women’s.
Anisimova was always going to come into this match cold. She has been managing an injury to her left wrist the past two months. The French Open was her first clay-court tournament of the season, and her first two matches in Paris didn’t give her much chance to play herself into form.
She met little resistance in the first round against Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah, a French wild card. In the second round, her opponent, Julia Grabner of Austria, retired after Anisimova won the first set 6-0. That gave her a little more than two hours of matchplay on clay before one of the toughest Grand Slam tests: Playing a match as a favorite against a French player on the country’s biggest court.
The French crowd did all it could to rile Anisimova. As she tossed the ball in the first set for a second serve, what sounded like a fake sneeze emerged from the crowd. Anisimova caught her toss, but then double-faulted and lost the game.
Anisimova came back to win the second set, and she unleashed some of her best strokes of an error-strewn day after Parry broke her midway through the third. But with Parry serving at 4-5 and Anisimova two points from the match, she committed two more errors, and Parry smacked her 10th ace of the day, to even the score at 5-5.
From there, the match became a test of whether Anisimova could end points quickly or Parry could extend them. Anisimova got to within two points of the finish again, with Parry serving at 5-6, but then muffed a short, low backhand long. On the next point, she went long on a forehand, and on they went to a tiebreak.
Parry got out in front from the start, when Anisimova missed on a forehand and never relinquished the lead. Anisimova shanked a serve at 3-6 to give Parry a comfortable cushion, and then her 55th and 56th unforced errors, one a forehand crosscourt, the other a forehand down the line, gave Parry six match points.
She only needed one, drawing Anisomova in with a drop shot then blasting a backhand at her from close range. When Anisomova’s volley flew long, the Chatrier throng roared.
Much has been written about whether or not San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is good or not. While he's boasted some impressive numbers during his four years with the team, some aren't convinced of his talent.
Despite any misgivings from pundits and fans alike, though, the data proved one thing in 2025: Purdy was very unlucky with his throws. According to Pro Football Focus, the 49ers quarterback ranked No. 2 on their unlucky passer scale behind only Geno Smith. Purdy had 4.5 "extra" interceptions that he should have this past year, per PFF.
No quarterback in the 2025 dataset was hurt more by interception variance than this one. He produced just 12 turnover-worthy throws all season, yet nine turned into interceptions.
The bad breaks extended beyond his turnover-worthy throws, too, as four additional interceptions came on passes that were not deemed turnover-worthy. Nearly every form of interception variance swung against him. His official 95.0 passer rating would have climbed to 100.7 under league-average interception luck.
Some of that could be blamed on his lingering issues, or offensive line woes, or bad receiver play. Or it could just be plain bad luck. Whatever the case may be, Purdy proved that not everything was his fault in 2025 and that he's a good candidate for positive regression in 2026.
And now that he has a few savvy vets in tow, like Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, perhaps some of those issues that plagued the team in 2025 can be resolved this year.
Clemsonfootball’s big recruiting weekend is happening on campus, but one of the Tigers’ top commitments is making headlines from California.
Kharim Hughley opened the Elite 11 Finals with a strong showing Friday in Los Angeles, earning recognition as one of the top quarterbacks from the opening day of competition.
Rivals placed Hughley fourth overall among the 20 quarterbacks invited to compete, adding another notable moment to what has already been a strong offseason for the Clemson pledge. National analyst Greg Biggins praised Hughley’s arm talent and ability to generate velocity from multiple angles, noting that several throws drew visible reactions from people watching on the field.
Hughley’s rise has continued since his commitment to Clemson last summer. After receiving an offer from the Tigers, he wasted little time shutting down his recruitment, and his junior season only strengthened that decision.
The Gainesville High School standout helped lead his team to a 12-win season and a trip to the Georgia 5A state championship game. He finished the year with 2,456 passing yards and 33 touchdowns through the air, while adding another eight rushing touchdowns on the ground.
He’s now viewed as one of the more highly regarded quarterbacks in the 2027 class, with recruiting services continuing to rank him among the top quarterback prospects nationally.
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Hughley is set to return to Clemson in less than two weeks for his official visit during the Tigers’ June 12–14 recruiting weekend.
While Clemson continues building momentum on the recruiting trail at home this weekend, one of its future quarterbacks is doing the same on the West Coast. Hughley’s performance on Day 1 in Los Angeles gave Clemson another reason to feel good about the future of the position.
The 2026 AVP League season begins on Saturday in Belmar, New Jersey, and runs through the weekend on the CW and CBS. The competition will include four teams and eight duos.
Aug 17, 2019; Manhattan Beach, CA, USA; Phil Dalhausser leaps to make a jump serve in a match against Chaim Schalk and Jeremy Casebee during the AVP Manhattan Beach Open at Manhattan Beach Pier. Dalhausser and Nick Lucena went on to a 2-0 win to advance to the semi-finals. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
In the opening round, the first head-to-head matchup is between the only two teams to have ever won an AVP League title. That matchup is between the San Diego Smash and the Brooklyn Blaze.
The LA Launch, New York Nitro, San Diego Smash, and Brooklyn Blaze make up the Belmar field. The weekend features a California showdown between the LA Launch and San Diego Smash, and the first weekend of a back-to-back East Coast rivalry between the New York Nitro and Brooklyn Blaze.
Belmar is the first event where the official 2026 AVP League rosters take effect. The two New York teams meet the following weekend in Aspen for Week 2 of the AVP League.
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John Harbaugh used the Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart controversy over Donald Trump as a teaching moment for the New York Giants locker room.
The issue had moved beyond a simple disagreement between teammates. Dart’s appearance at a Trump rally, and Carter’s public reaction to it, forced the Giants to deal with politics, representation and team unity at the same time.
Harbaugh’s response was not to bury the topic. He turned it into a conversation the whole team had to work through together.
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John Harbaugh turns Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart tension into New York Giants lesson
Speaking in an SNY Giants clip, Harbaugh explained why the controversy gave New York a real chance to discuss something bigger than football.
“It was good opportunity for us as a football team to have these kind of conversations around real, a real life incident,” Harbaugh said.
He added, “It’s one thing to talk about it in theory, … but when you have something that happens that’s, like, real, … you get a chance to talk about them practically.”
That is the part Harbaugh leaned into. The Giants could have treated the Dart-Carter situation as unwanted noise, but the head coach saw value in making players talk through the impact of a real public disagreement.
Dart had introduced Trump at a New York rally, while Carter made clear he disagreed with that choice. The difficult part for the Giants was making sure that difference did not turn into a locker-room split.
John Harbaugh says New York Giants are moving forward after Donald Trump fallout
Harbaugh also explained that the Giants did not leave the issue to social media narratives or outside reaction.
“We had a chance to talk to the guys a little bit through the weekend. … The veterans came in, we had a really good conversations with those guys,” Harbaugh continued.
“We had a team meeting. … We need to understand, really, how we approach these things going forward. … We’re in a good place now, we’re moving forward,” he concluded.
That team meeting mattered because both players are important to the Giants’ future. Dart is the young quarterback expected to lead the offense, while Carter is one of the defensive faces of the franchise.
Harbaugh’s job was to protect the team without pretending the disagreement did not exist. He needed players to understand that public choices can affect teammates, especially when politics enters the locker room conversation.
The message now is clear. Carter and Dart may see the Trump issue differently, but the Giants want the fallout handled through communication, not division.
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News of Liverpool Football Club sacking Arne Slot came to a surprise to fans on Saturday. As the football world races to play catch up, some former players have come out with the opinions on not just Slot’s dismissal but also the strong suggestion that his replacement will be Andoni Iraola.
Speaking on Sky News, former Liverpool goalkeeper Sander Westerveld made the, frankly, absurd declaration that Slot had not, in fact, lost the dressing room. This is ignoring the fact that the normally PR-minded Mohamed Salah spoke out publicly about him, not once, but twice this season before parting ways with the club for good.
“Qualifying for Champions League is the only thing he had to do, and he did,“ Westerveld claimed, ”so I think that they should have given [Slot] more time.“
A wild statement about a club going into this season as defending league champions. In the end, was qualifying for the Champions League the only thing Slot needed to do? Well, yes, because it was literally the only thing left that they could do to salvage the season, and he still barely managed that by the skin of his teeth.
Westerveld continues, “I’m a little bit disappointed with some of the fanbase as well. The last couple of weeks or month or whatever, everyone had a go at Slot, and that’s not Liverpool. The way he was treated in the press. Not by the press, but more with the fans…”
“Two weeks ago, I was at the International OLSC Supporters’ Club Gala at Anfield, where it’s all the supporters from all over the world came together. They were all complaining about him, like, ‘Oh, how could he have sold Díaz? And he should have this. And he lost the dressing room. He never lost the dressing room. Nobody ever spoke in the press that he lost the dressing room.’” [Editor’s note: ??!??]
🗣️ "I don't like he way he was treated by the fans… He never lost the dressing room."
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Sander Westerveld reacts to Arne Slot leaving Liverpool as head coach. pic.twitter.com/vdxU8VyvGV
Liverpool legend and former captain Steven Gerrard went on TNT Sports for their Champions League final coverage and gave his assessment of the situation.
“Not surprised,” Gerrard said. However, he showed compassion and commiseration with the Dutchman, adding, “Gutted for Arne Slot, because in his first year, he had done an incredible job. Taking the reins from Jurgen Klopp, that was a tough task and big shoes to fill, and he had done it seamlessly. It’s very difficult to win the Premier League, and I know that more than most, so for him to deliver that in year one cannot be forgotten, so I think he will go down in the history books and be remembered forever. Having said that, in the last ten games of last season and the majority of this season, we have not looked like Liverpool. The style…it has been difficult to watch at times. It looks disjointed, broken, and when I got the news, of course, your initial reaction is surprise and shock, but when you analyse it properly, it’s probably the right time in my opinion.”
In other news, former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey was asked his opinion on Andoni Iraola, who has been strongly linked to position. The Bournemouth manager announced he’d be leaving the Cherries and all eyes turned to him when news of Slot’s sacking broke.
Heskey is behind the decision, saying, “Andoni Iraola has shown he has the capabilities. He’s shown that he’s a very, very intelligent coach. He’s played a back three. He’s played a back four. He knows how to change it up. One thing I will say, Bournemouth is not Liverpool, and we’ve seen this so many times. Liverpool is just a little bit different to some other clubs where you’re given plenty of time.
“So for me, yes, Iraola would be a great option because of the style of playing, and at end of the day, we just want entertaining football as Liverpool fans. That’s what we got with Jurgen Klopp. That’s what we got in the first season under Arne Slot but it just kind of tailed off to become a bit more possession-based. But we want that entertainment. We want our teams to be gungho. That’s Iraola.”
As the weekend continues, and after the pressing matter of the Champions League final concludes, more pundits and former players will surely provide their opinions at this huge news. Things are still up in the air, but many journalists and betting sites seem firm on the stance that it will be Iraola who picks up the pieces this summer and tries to move the team forward.
The NFL recently announced that the roster cutdown to 53 players deadline will be pushed up slightly this year. Rather than players having to be finalized by the Tuesday following the preseason finale, teams will now only have up to Sunday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m. EST, a full two-day jump.
In addition to roster cuts, the timeline move also means that waiver claims will need to be turned in by teams by the next day at 1:00 p.m. EST ahead of the regular season kickoff on September 9th this year.
This decision from the league will force coaches and front office members of the NFL organizations to make some tough decisions earlier than they have grown accustomed to. Although teams may still fill out a full 90-man roster up until the mandatory cut day, the number has got to get whittled down to 53 regardless. It will certainly be interesting to see how teams handle the adjustment this offseason.
Rube Oldring, leftfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics, at bat.
In the early, pre-Babe Ruth days of the franchise, the New York Yankees/Highlanders often featured great players who had or would go on to have championship success at the big league level. The issue was often that they just didn’t have the right combination of players, have them at the right age, or didn’t figure out how to correctly use them.
Case in point is Rube Oldring, who fits the second of those categories. The three-time World Series champion played the very first and then what would be the penultimate season of his 13-year career with the Yankees. The first time around, he was a victim of circumstance, and the second time around, he was past his best.
On what would have been Oldring’s 142nd birthday — were such a thing medically possible — let’s look back at the Yankees and MLB career of the outfielder.
Reuben Henry “Rube” Oldring Born: May 30, 1884 (New York, NY) Died: September 9, 1961 (Bridgeton, NJ) Yankees Tenure: 1905, 1916
Oldring was born in New York City in 1884, as one of eight children. Like was the story of many of the era, despite being the children of immigrants, Oldring developed a love and skill for baseball, and soon became good enough to play for semi-pro teams all over the New York and New Jersey area. That eventually led him to be discovered by the professional ranks, and the Southern Association’s Montgomery Senators picked him up in 1905.
In Alabama, Oldring very quickly impressed, and his contract was purchased by the Philadelphia Athletics by the end of his first season in the pro ranks. Oldring reported to Philadelphia after the deal, but the A’s were in a battle for the American League pennant, and not in a position to try out a rookie. Manager Connie Mack told him to go find some semi-pro games to play in to stay in shape. Oldring did so, leading to a real “only in the early 1900s baseball” story.
Oldring went back to New York City and played for a semi-pro team in an exhibition game against the then New York Highlanders. He homered in the game as his team beat the Highlanders, impressing manager Clark Griffith. Despite him having a contract with the A’s, Griffith somehow managed to pick up Oldring, and he played for New York for the rest of the 1905 season. In eight games, he hit an impressive .300/.344/.467, which equated to a 146 OPS+. Impressed by the rookie, Griffith and the Highlanders attempted to sign Oldring for the following year, only for it to emerge that he was signed with the A’s, where he would return for 1906.
Impressing in spring training that year, Oldring eventually earned the Athletics’ third base spot in 1906. However, he had a strong arm and a tendency to airmail throws to first base. Mack decided to take advantage of that attribute and moved Oldring to center field, where he would play the majority of his career.
After some up and down seasons in his early career, Oldring settled became a key player for the A’s by the time the 1910s began. He had his best career year in 1910, putting up what added up to 4.3 fWAR and a 141 OPS+. He also helped the Athletics become a dynasty of the era, winning World Series titles in 1911 and ‘13. He became a fan favorite in Philadelphia, and even starred in a silent short film called “The Baseball Bug” in 1911.
Following an upset loss in the 1914 World Series, Mack began to tear down the A’s, which eventually led the likes of Home Run Baker, Bob Shawkey, and Herb Pennock to ioin the Yankees as they began their ascent. That tear down didn’t include the likes of Oldring at first, but after a slow start to the 1916 season, Philadelphia gave the outfielder his unconditional release. Oldring had already been considering retirement and elected to do that and settle on the farm he had bought with his wife. But later that season, the Yankees convinced Oldring to join them, as they were dealing with a host of outfield injuries. He struggled there too, leading to the Yankees releasing him in September. Mack later got Oldring to return to the A’s for the 1918 season before his major league career ended for good.
Oldring would spend some time as a player/manager at various minor league stops before leaving baseball for good after 1923. He settled back in New Jersey, where he lived until his death in 1961.
In two separate directions, the Yankees missed out on the best years of Rube Oldring. The Yankees have had plenty of successful player acquisitions over the years, but you can’t win them all.
See more of the “Yankees Birthday of the Day” series here.
Carlo Ancelotti is hopeful Neymar will be ready for Brazil's opening game against Morocco (Mauro PIMENTEL)
Brazil star Neymar is on course to shake off a calf strain and could even be ready for their opening match of the World Cup, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.
After reports the 34-year-old forward could be out for three weeks, Ancelotti instead insisted Neymar was working well towards fitness for the June 13 match against Morocco in New Jersey.
"We believe he'll be back very soon and if he doesn't make it for the opener, he'll be there for the second game," said Italian Ancelotti.
Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, now at Brazilian club Santos, will miss Brazil's two pre-World Cup friendlies against Panama and Egypt.
Brazil play Panama Sunday at the Maracana stadium before setting up camp in New Jersey on Monday and playing a final warm-up against Egypt on June 6 in Cleveland.
Neymar's inclusion in Ancelotti's 26-man squad for the World Cup was something of a surprise as he had not been picked for the national team in almost three years due to a mixture of injuries and poor form.
However, Neymar is Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances for the Selecao. This will be his fourth World Cup.
Nick Tompkins scored Saracens' third try in their victory over Harlequins [Getty Images]
The Prem
Saracens (12) 26
Tries: penalty try, Malins, Tompkins, Dan Cons: Farrell 2
Harlequins (0) 12
Tries: Bradley, Anderson Cons: Smith
Saracens beat Harlequins to boost their Prem play-off hopes and give departing director of rugby Mark McCall a winning farewell at the StoneX Stadium.
Theo Dan went over from a line-out in the 81st minute to give Saracens a maximum five points to help them climb two points above Exeter Chiefs into fourth place.
Saracens raced into a 12-0 lead through a penalty try and a Max Malins score before Bryn Bradley went over in the final quarter to set up a nervy finale.
Nick Tompkins and Cameron Anderson exchanged tries before Dan crossed for the all-important fourth Saracens score to claim a bonus point.
It was the perfect send-off for the hugely successful McCall, who has won three European Champions Cups and six Prem titles during his 15 years in charge.
Saracens have won five successive games and face Exeter in a shootout for a play-off place at Sandy Park on Saturday.
Their pack showed its strength after seven minutes, pushing over from a five-metre scrum for a penalty try with Harlequins' Chandler Cunningham-Smith sin-binned for being offside.
Harlequins defended stoutly and Cadan Murley celebrated his 150th appearance for the club by making a try-saving tackle on Malins before Sean Kerr denied Tobias Elliott.
Saracens could not be stopped, however, and Tom Willis had to go backwards before shifting play out to the right, and the ball eventually found its way to Malins, who went over in the 24th minute to make it 12-0.
The home side could not shake Harlequins off and the visitors finally scored in the 62nd minute when Will Evans made the break before finding Bryn Bradley to cross near the posts for a try, which was by converted by Marcus Smith.
Saracens responded through Tompkins, who crossed over four minutes from time after great work by Olly Hartley.
Harlequins refused to lie down and Anderson went over two minutes later in the right corner after a fine passing move along the backline.
McCall badly wanted a fourth try in the tight play-off fight and it came in stoppage time when Dan powered over and Owen Farrell, whose wife gave birth to a son overnight, kicked the conversion.
'We got the job done' - reaction
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall told BBC Radio London:
"The most important thing today was what happened on the field. We've worked incredibly hard over the last six or seven weeks to make this game important.
"It probably wasn't our best performance, but we got the job done. It's a good habit we've got now that we find a way to win matches.
"I thought we played well in the first 25-30 minutes, but we spilt the ball over the line or were held up on the line, and we could have been a few more up than we were.
"Quins, in fairness, fought back well, but we got the job done and we go effectively into a play-off game next week."
Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore told BBC Radio London:
"I was really proud of their effort. These games always go down to the wire and we knew it was going to be close.
"If you have a look at it, we had more entries into the A zone, but didn't convert as many as we should have done. Turnover rate was just slightly higher than Sarries and in tight games, in a couple of those areas of our game, we probably let ourselves down.
"But I was really proud to fight back to 12-7 and then 19-12 to put ourselves in with a chance to win the game, but we were not clinical enough today to ice it."
Martina Navratilova has become the latest prominent voice in the tennis community to call out a major safety risk at the 2026 French Open. The controversy intensified when Zeynep Sönmez suffered an avoidable injury and was forced to retire from her doubles match, igniting concerns about the tournament’s courtside setup.
In the aftermath of the debacle, stars like Iga Świątek, Marta Kostyuk, and Katie Boulter joined a growing chorus of criticism, urging organizers to address the danger. The backlash prompted the French Open to issue a statement about the issue, with changes soon following.
How Martina Navratilova Reacted to the French Open Safety Risk After Zeynep Sönmez’s Injury
Sönmez and her partner Tatjana Maria’s doubles campaign at the French Open was cut short when the Turkish star tripped heavily over the Lacoste advertising board at the back of Court 6, crashing to the ground in visible pain. She was not the only player affected by the issue, as Katie Boulter also stumbled over an advertising board, though she escaped without serious injury.
Following her mid-match retirement, Sönmez revealed she had sustained a bruised knee and required two stitches, as she demanded that player safety be prioritized.
“Thankfully, it wasn’t worse. Do we really have to wait until a player is seriously injured before these courtside boards are removed? Player safety must come first,” Sönmez posted.
Navratilova took note of Sönmez’s statement and reiterated her long-standing concerns about the courtside advertising boards. The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion argued that the issue had only worsened over time, with the boards becoming even more “dangerous.”
“Been talking about them for DECADES. They have always been dangerous, but now being metal are even worse. The court is no longer big enough. But it should never be dangerous…,” Navratilova posted.
Given the criticism from several players about the safety risk, Roland Garros released a statement emphasizing that its courts comply with the required distance from the baseline to the back of the court. However, tournament organizers acknowledged the negative feedback and said they were making adjustments to address the issue.
“The stadium complex was modernised during the 2018/2019 season. All Roland-Garros courts currently exceed the international circuit minimum requirements regarding the distance between the baseline and the back of the court, which is set at 6.4 metres.
However, the tournament’s priority remains the well-being of the players taking part. With this in mind, and based on our own observations, adjustments are currently being made to the area around the playing surface,” the statement read.
The changes became evident when play resumed on Day 7 (Saturday), with the Lacoste advertising boards on Court 7 moved farther back and positioned on top of the court covers during Diana Shnaider’s third-round win over Oleksandra Oliynykova.
However, journalist Jessica Schiffer pointed out that similar modification changes had not been implemented on Court Philippe-Chatrier and Court Suzanne-Lenglen, the two main show courts at Stade Roland Garros.
Martina Navratilova recently also weighed in on the controversy surrounding an incident in which Rafael Jódar appeared to push a ball girl while leaving the court for a toilet break during his third-round clash. Although Navratilova initially said Jódar’s conduct was “not ok,” she later revised her stance after realizing the ball girl simply tripped while moving out of the Spaniard’s way.
One concern Rogan has is how hot it’ll be outside when the event takes place next month.
“The White House thing is odd. I don’t like it. I don’t like the idea of fighting outside at all. It’s June and it’s D.C. and we looked it up, the last time, like last year, same day, was 100 degrees. That’s hot as f***. You add the lights. How about dehydration,” Rogan asked.
UFC fights are taxing enough on the fighters, now add in hot temperatures and that won’t make things any easier.
Joe Rogan expresses more concerns
Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Payton Talbott (left) is interviewed by Joe Rogan during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Rogan then expressed concern about bugs and once again touched on the event being in a “non-controlled environment.”
“The bugs are a big one,” Rogan added to his list of concerns. “How are they going to f****** do anything about the bugs because I know that Dana was talking about that recently, they were talking about maybe using fans. Is that enough? Got bug strips everywhere? What are you going to do? How are you going to stop the bugs, there’s a lot of bugs. ”
“I just don’t think that you should compete in a world championship fight in a non-controlled environment,” he added. “I think it should be inside an air conditioned arena. It should be a controlled environment. You wouldn’t ask them to play a world championship basketball game outside in the sun. That would be crazy. You play in a f****** air conditioned arena. That’s how it should be.”
Rogan’s solution is to “build a f****** roof,” which is certainly doable considering the UFC has “all the money in the world,” as Rogan put it.
Hard to argue with any of the concerns Rogan has, but as of right now it doesn’t look like Dana White and the UFC are overly concerned about them.
UFC Freedom 250 fight card
Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, lightweight title bout
Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane, heavyweight interim title bout
The plan was to bring in a Dutch coach from Feyenoord to support a Dutch coach from Feyenoord. Until Liverpool decided they had too many Dutch coaches from Feyenoord. Etienne Reijnen, the set-piece specialist who was due to link up with Arne Slot again, will not arrive. Slot is gone.
His departure may have been welcomed by much of a fanbase that had turned against him, but came with considerable regret at Anfield. It nevertheless represented a swift and sudden change of heart.
Liverpool’s support for Slot was such that they never intervened when Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso. They had insisted he planned to reinforce his backroom staff. Slot himself was expecting to be back for a third season at Anfield – with the dramatic developments of the sacking disappointing him. He believed he had the backing of the club. Until the last couple of days, it seemed he did.
Arne Slot’s sacking came after a sudden change of heart at Liverpool (PA)
An end-of-season review carried a harshness. Slot, one of only two men to make Liverpool champions in the last 36 years, is axed after two seasons. Liverpool were the club who never sacked their title-winning managers; except Kenny Dalglish, but in his second spell. Slot is gone 12 months after his triumph; a sign of more impatient times, perhaps.
Keeping him ran the obvious risk that he would become an Erik ten Hag, or Brendan Rodgers – a manager dismissed in the autumn when the eventual verdict was that, as many thought at the time, he should have gone in the previous summer. Slot’s argument was always that, with fewer injuries and astute recruitment, a third season under him would be better than the second. Liverpool eventually decided they would not put that theory to the test.
Director of football Richard Hughes took the decision, supported by Michael Edwards and Fenway Sports Group. Hughes had spearheaded the appointment of Slot; now the candidates to replace him include Andoni Iraola, who the Scot brought to Bournemouth. The Liverpool hierarchy prefer to keep a low profile; arguably, though, they have questions to answer.
Andoni Iraola may well be Liverpool’s next manager (Getty)
Slot may have ended up carrying the can for their poor recruitment; the £450m outlay created more problems than it solved. Alexander Isak posed rather more issues for a manager presented with a semi-fit £125m white elephant than opposition defences. The narrative developed, though, that Slot won with Jurgen Klopp’s team and lost with his own.
It was not entirely fair. Slot’s tweaks helped turn a side who finished third in 2024 into champions a year later. The subsequent signings were not all his; injury problems proved debilitating and the entire season came in the shadow of the tragic loss of Diogo Jota.
That was horrific. Other circumstances were difficult. Slot conducted himself with dignity and usually in good humour. On a personal level, he merits considerable sympathy. Some of it came from within the club. Liverpool acted reluctantly. The decision did not sit easily with them or feel entirely fair. But, as their statement said, they ruled that “change is necessary”. Increasingly, it felt more and more change was needed; maybe a damaged Slot was not trusted to oversee it.
Slot fell from the high of winning the Premier League 12 months ago (Getty)
Some of the numbers were damning. Liverpool got just 60 points, 24 fewer than the year before. Their goal tally dropped by 23. They conceded more goals than in any previous 38-game Premier League season. In all competitions, they lost 19 times. Nor were there signs things were getting better. Liverpool took just two points from their last four matches. In all competitions, they won only three of the last 11.
Slot had orchestrated a revival of sorts after the awful autumn run of nine defeats in 12; Liverpool lost none of the next 13. Yet it felt that many supporters’ minds were made up in October or November. Fan feeling was a factor in his eventual dismissal, though far from the only one.
But if people turned against Slot, so did football in general – the style of play as the Premier League became faster, more physical. He could complain about set-pieces and low blocks, but Liverpool had to combat them and too often they did not. Slot had seemed the calm antidote to Klopp but Liverpool concluded they needed a more urgent, front-footed and aggressive style of play; the heavy-metal football Mohamed Salah said they had lost.
Mohamed Salah criticised Slot’s style of football on his way out of the club (PA)
Salah’s own decline hardly helped in that. There were ways in which circumstances conspired against Slot. There were also times when he seemed to have too few answers to the questions that were being posed. Perhaps a man who, 12 months ago, seemed the ideal replacement for Klopp can now testify to the difficulties of being the manager who came after Klopp.
He can certainly wonder if things would be different had his seasons been reversed: fifth the first year, first the second. The fact, though, is that they were not. He accomplished something Gerard Houllier and Rafa Benitez, arguably more revered figures and managers who were given six seasons, could not, and made them champions. It was not enough to save him.
It is anticipated that Slot will be paid for the final year of his Liverpool contract. He should not need a lengthy break from management. His achievements at Anfield ought to position him for another job with one of the European elite.
Liverpool felt he was one of the leading coaches in the global game and, imperfect as his time at Anfield was, he deserves another big job. But Liverpool looks a huge task for his successor as they stumble their way into a summer of upheaval.
When Michigan football assembled its offensive line last year, it wasn't expected to feature a lot of younger talent. In fact, it was initially comprised of two seniors, two juniors, and one second-year player. However, by year's end, three second-year players were starting, completely upending the makeup of the offensive front.
Now, those three (Blake Frazier, Jake Guarnera, Andrew Sprague) are expected to start the season in their now-entrenched roles. And with last year being their first real playing time (though Sprague started in the ReliaQuest Bowl the year before), the expectation is that they'll improve greatly, understanding more of the game and the speed of it all.
Jake Guarnera shared more with Jon Jansen on the In the Trenches podcast this week.
"I think just having the perspective of guys that have played in the game and be able to use that in practice to help the younger guys develop," Guarnera said. "Especially me, being in the game, I know what to expect sometimes from defenses just based on game experience. So I think that's added a lot of value, too."
Though there certainly was a building affinity and chemistry across the line last year, Guarnera says that they can go further and do more to grow closer as a unit.
He says that one of the things the group wants to do is spend more time with each other when they're not in Schembechler Hall, and if they're able to do that, it should help build their chemistry that much more.
"I think something that we could work on is just spending time outside of the facility," Guarnera said. "I know we're trying to plan going to a Tigers game or going to a Pistons game we went to earlier in the year, but doing stuff like that or just hanging out in someone's house, getting a meal together, just being able to bond outside of the facility, I think, is huge for us."
The offensive line will be back in the building again this next week, with summer conditioning set to kick off for two months beginning on June 1.
While the 2028 college football season is still years away, the Longhorns have been busy on the recruiting front. That will continue this weekend as they welcome Andrae Maddox to campus for a visit. The talented EDGE is not ranked by 247Sports but has drawn high reviews from scouts.
During the recruiting process, Maddox has received offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kansas State, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and UNLV. With no commitment date set, that list should continue to grow. That is partly why the Longhorns are making their interest clear early on.
Although Maddox's high school career is just getting started, he has made the most of his playing time. As a freshman, he showed a talent for frustrating offensive coordinators. That is a trait that would translate well to the SEC and for a team like the Longhorns chasing a title. This weekend, Steve Sarkisian and his staff will get to show Maddox what a future in Austin would look like.
When it comes to the 2028 class, Texas has cast a wide net so far. They have made offers to four-star recruits such as Neimann Lawrence, Kevin Hartsfield, Deandre Bidden, Braxton Rein, Joey Fleming, Asher Ghioto, and Tahj Gray. Adding any of those players would be a major win for Sarkisian and his staff.
Over the next few weeks, the Forty Acres will be filled with recruits. The Longhorns will also welcome elite prospects such as such as Ty Winn, John Meredith, and Montre Jackson to campus. Each player in that group, is still weighing their best options.
As Maddox continues his recruiting tour, the Longhorns will be a team to keep an eye on. While a lot could change over the next few weeks, it is a very good sign that he was willing to visit campus.
The Carolina Hurricanes took care of the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Friday night to win the Eastern Conference finals in five games and advance to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup Final since 2006.
They’ll meet an unlikely foe there — the Vegas Golden Knights — and will enter the Stanley Cup Final as the favorite at sportsbooks. The Hurricanes are -150 to win the series, while the Golden Knights are +125.
While Carolina was a favorite (-260) in its ECF matchup against Montreal (-260), its conference semifinal series against the Philadelphia Flyers (-370) and its first-round matchup with the Ottawa Senators (-160), Vegas was a massive underdog to get to this point.
The Golden Knights were favorites in their first two playoff series, but entered as a +200 underdog in the Western Conference finals against the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche. Vegas ended up sweeping Colorado in one of the most surprising results this postseason.
It’s the third time in the Golden Knights’ nine seasons that they have made the Stanley Cup Final, winning it in 2023 in five games over the Florida Panthers.
Report Conte demand of minimum €15m salary from Fenerbahce
Turkish reports claim two Fenerbahce Presidential candidates approached Antonio Conte, but he is demanding €15m wages plus a bonus of €5m.
The coach will be a free agent this summer after agreeing to leave Napoli by mutual consent, having won the Scudetto and the Supercoppa Italiana in his two years at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
He has been linked with a return to the Italy bench, or even a sabbatical to take a year off, but there are clubs outside of Italy pushing for his signature too.
Conte offers from Fenerbahce
PISA, ITALY – MAY 17: Antonio Conte manager of SSC Napoli reacts during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and SSC Napoli at Arena Garibaldi on May 17, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Fenerbahce are in an unusual situation, as no decisions can be made until the Presidential elections are completed, but it’s claimed that both Aziz Yildirim and Hakan Safi approached Conte to lead their project.
According to Fanatik, the Italian set some pretty specific terms of his wage demands, wanting at least €15m for one year, plus a bonus of another €5m if he wins the Turkish league title.
They are eager to relaunch with ambition after falling behind bitter rivals Galatasaray.
It would also not be Conte’s first experience abroad, seeing as he coached both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in England.
Jonas Vingegaard took control of the race last weekend [Getty Images]
Overall leader Jonas Vingegaard launched an attack during the tough final climb to clinch victory in Saturday's stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia.
It ensures the 29-year-old from Denmark will win the race as long as he safely finishes Sunday's final stage in Rome and become just the eighth man to complete the triple crown of road cycling's three-week showpieces.
The two-time Tour de France winner, who also won last year's Vuelta a Espana, is making his first appearance in the Giro and has won five stages of the race.
He started the penultimate stage covering 200km from Gemona del Friuli to Piancavallo four minutes three seconds ahead of second-placed Felix Gall of Austria in the general classification.
Vingegaard was happy to ride safely in the peloton for the first two-thirds of the stage between two Visma-Lease a Bike team-mates, before launching his attack in the final 10km.
Gall tried to chase him down during the attack, but the Dane pulled more than a minute ahead going into the final 5km to secure a sensational solo victory, one minute 15 seconds ahead of second-placed Gall with Australian rider Jai Hindley completing the podium.
"We went all-in for the stage," said Vingegaard. "We decided to go for it - it was the last day in the mountains, so today everything would be decided.
"The boys did an amazing job again today. I had an amazing day also.
"To have won five stages here now and to have a solid lead going into tomorrow is special for me."
Giro d'Italia stage 20 results
1. Jonas Vingegaard (Den/Team Visma - Lease a Bike) 5hrs 03mins 55secs
2. Felix Gall (Aut/Decathlon CMA CGM Team) +1min 15secs
For an hour at Hampden, Lawrence Shankland was a peripheral figure, a support act for George Hirst - Scotland's number nine - and diminished because of it.
Shankland ran everywhere apart from where he is most effective. He dropped deep and ran wide, he sacrificed himself so that Hirst could be the one leading the line.
He was in the margins of a nervy farewell to Hampden before the team heads for the United States on Sunday.
That would change, of course, And thank goodness. Shankland pushed on, took up more dangerous positions and, surprise, surprise, scored and then scored again. Two chances and two beautiful finishes.
Shankland is, by a margin, Steve Clarke's most accomplished striker. Let's hope the message lands.
No more Che Adams starting the big games. We're firmly in the Shankland era now. He's the one you'd want in a do-or-die moment in America, a chance to keep Scotland alive in the tournament.
When the new Rangers striker made it 2-1, then 3-1, a day of toil against the 10 men of Curacao - world ranking of 82 - turned into something altogether more palatable.
Up until those moments, Scotland were in mortal danger of being sent on their way with a collective shrug from the Tartan Army, a goodbye and good riddance message as they prepared for departure.
Eventually the loss of Jurgen Locadio, the hulking forward who walked in the 38th minute after an elbow on Aaron Hickey, told. That was the turning point.
Curacao were 1-0 ahead at the time and Scotland were struggling. The stadium was like a morgue. This is not how it was meant to be.
Locadio dynamited his team's chances and prepared the ground for Scotland's comeback. Nobody wanted that, not Curacao and not Clarke either.
How telling was the final scoreline? It's a moot point. When it was 11 v 11, Curacao were probably the better side. Certainly, they were the side with the lead. Powerful and physical and causing problems in Scotland's defence, they were comfortable.
You wouldn't want to read a whole lot into the 4-1 but it was welcome, a fillip when a catastrophe presented itself at 1-0. They'll take it and head off in reasonable heart.
They got a warm reception as they did their walkabout later on. Next stop: New Jersey for a final prep game against Bolivia next Saturday.
Shankland, for sure, will travel in brilliant fettle. Clarke's pecking order of strikers would most likely have had Adams in pole position, but that view is becoming harder to justify.
The quality of Shankland's finishes - neither of them all that straightforward - must now be upsetting the natural order in the head coach's head.
The Rangers striker - how strange it feels to write those words after his dramatic move from Hearts - is in the form of his life; a leader, a finisher and the most clinical and instinctive operator Clarke has up front.
Findlay Curtis will float on to that plane, too. "Everything I've dreamed of," said the 19-year-old winger. The Rangers teenager was the other big winner on the day.
The young man who impressed at Kilmarnock in the latter months of the season came on as a substitute for the injured Billy Gilmour just before the break.
He walked into a bad scene on only his second appearance; a hushed crowd, a team grappling with an opponent that had the bit between their teeth, a total lack of cohesion and conviction.
Curtis took three minutes to score - left foot, right foot, goal. His mum and dad were watching on TV while on holiday in Tenerife. A trip he was supposed to be on.
Scotland are shy of options on the left side and Curtis is stating a big case, not as a starter but as an impact sub in times of strife.
He put in crosses, made things happen, played with a fearlessness that will have impressed Clarke no end. He won the penalty for Ryan Christie to make it four, a culmination of Curacao's 10-men coming under heavy fire.
A pleasing end to a slightly surreal day. What might have happened had the visitors not had Locadio sent-off? Best not linger on that one for too long.
One more friendly to go before Clarke's team for Haiti crystallises in his mind, if it hasn't already. A back four or a back three; a 4-2-3-1 or a 3-5-2? Adams or Shankland or Adams and Shankland?
Clarke is going to get a sore head from all the people telling him that Shankland has to be his go-to guy. The evidence, to be fair, is overwhelming.
These were his 22nd and 23rd goals in his last 37 matches. All season long he's not gone more than three in a row without scoring. He has five goals in five games in May, two in three in April, nine in 13 this year.
He's fresh and he's firing. Timing is everything and Shankland's is impeccable.
Clarke said his players are still angry at what they did - or didn't do - in Germany two years ago and are intending on using it as fuel. They said before that tournament they wouldn't die wondering, but they did. They have a world of regrets, even now.
That's the challenge in America - no what-might-have-beens. Been there, done that, time for something different. Not long to go now. Not long at all.
Oklahoma City’s size was seen as a playoff advantage all season. But against San Antonio, it’s started to work against them.
Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein still provide the Thunder with length, rebounding, and rim protection. But Victor Wembanyama has turned that pairing into an offensive logjam.
That issue fully surfaced in Oklahoma City’s game 4 and game 6 losses, where the Thunder produced their lowest scoring playoff game of the season while repeatedly struggling to create clean driving lanes.
San Antonio isn’t just defending anymore – they’re shaping exactly where Wembanyama spends his time on court. The series is now tied 3-3, heading for Game 7.
Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images
Wembanyama’s role mirrors that of a free safety
San Antonio has been making greater use of Wembanyama as a roaming helper, particularly when Hartenstein is on the court. This is the main spacing problem.
When Hartenstein hangs around above the break or sets screens without being a shooting threat, Wembanyama can drift into the lane without giving up anything on defence. That allows him to do both tasks at once.
If Holmgren makes a move behind the play, he can still recover towards the rim while staying in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s driving path. ESPN highlighted how Wembanyama’s role resembles an off-ball rover rather than a traditional matchup. It’s something Oklahoma City hasn’t found an answer for just yet.
The numbers from Game 4 explained how badly the spacing issue spiralled. Oklahoma City finished with their lowest-scoring playoff game in five years. The Thunder repeatedly forced drives into a congested lane while San Antonio maintained steady rotations around Wembanyama’s reach.
Thunder’s two-big lineup is running into problems against Wembanyama
The issue isn’t really about whether Holmgren and Hartenstein can play together. It’s about how much space they leave for Wembanyama to operate. Analysts following the series have pointed out that the Thunder’s effective field goal percentage has dropped to around 40% when both are on the court.
The more interesting numbers come when the lineup splits up. Oklahoma City has posted roughly a +15.4 net rating with Holmgren playing without Hartenstein and a +17.0 mark with Hartenstein anchoring solo lineups. That matters because it suggests the issue is not either player individually.
For much of the season, Oklahoma City’s size seemed like a strength. But in this series, it’s become more of a roadmap for how San Antonio can defend them. The pairing of Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein still offers the Thunder length, rebounding and rim protection.
The problem is that Victor Wembanyama has turned that combination into an offensive traffic jam. This goes beyond simple defence – the Spurs are actively steering Wembanyama into positions where he can have the most impact.
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka dazzled fans not only with her gold-sequined tennis dress but with her play, securing a place in the fourth round at the French Open for the first time in her career after battling through a gripping three-set showdown against American Iva Jovic on Saturday.
The third-round clash on Court Suzanne-Lenglen unfolded over nearly three hours in the sweltering Paris humidity. No. 16 seed Osaka outlasted 17th seed Jovic 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-4, sealing a dramatic victory and breaking a two-decade-long drought for Japanese women’s singles players at the French Open.
Overcome with emotion, Osaka covered her mouth in disbelief and joy as the match was called in her favor. When asked if that was the best match she has played on clay, Osaka answered, "Probably."
"Today I was a lot calmer than my first few matches. I think in Slams the further I get the calmer I am, because it's such a privilege to be here," Osaka said. "I've never been to the fourth round of Roland-Garros before – it's my first time."
Now, Osaka sets her sights on capturing her first Grand Slam title in five years, her last triumph coming at the 2021 Australian Open. She will face No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka on Monday, with Sabalenka currently leading the head-to-head series 2-1.
Who does Naomi Osaka play in the French Open fourth round?
Naomi Osaka will face world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Monday, June 1. The details of the match has yet to be disclosed.
Where to watch the French Open 2026?
Turner Sports will deliver all of the French Open coverage, with TNT and TruTV broadcasting the matches on TV. All matches can also be streamed in full on HBO Max.
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard said he is “gutted” that Arne Slot has been sacked as head coach despite the team appearing “disjointed and broken” towards the end of the Dutchman’s two-year reign at Anfield.
Andoni Iraola, who has decided to leave Bournemouth, is the early frontrunner to take over, with Gerrard believing that the Basque coach could be an ideal fit on Merseyside.
"Not surprised, gutted for Arne Slot,” Gerrard told TNT Sports during their build-up to Saturday’s Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. “He did an incredible job, taking the reigns from Jurgen Klopp, it was a tough task and big shoes to fill, and I think he did it seamlessly.
“It's very difficult to win the Premier League, I know that more than most, that can't be forgotten. He'll be remembered forever. Having said that, the last 10 games of last season and the majority of this season, we haven't looked like Liverpool. It's been difficult to watch at times. It looked disjointed and broken.
“When I got the news, it's surprise and shock, but when you analyse it properly, it's probably the right time.
"We've been around the game long enough to know how the process works. I'd be very surprised if they made that decision and thought, ‘Oh, what next?’ Liverpool don't work like that, they are an organised machine.
Gerrard rates Iraola highly (PA)
“It's the right time. The new guy will get a pre-season, the chance to recruit players - as a manager, it's the best time to go in. Reset everyone. I'll be extremely surprised if the people above Arne Slot have started, three or four hours ago, looking for a new successor.”
“He's done a fabulous job at Bournemouth, his style would suit Liverpool, let's not beat around the bush, Liverpool is an attractive job for managers around the world. But because of the link to Bournemouth, they will know him very well. It's a huge job in world football, potentially, I think he should be in the conversation."
The Hayesville Campus [Wichita] Colts will meet the Gardner-Edgerton Trailblazers Saturday morning in the KSHSAA softball playoffs.
The two teams will be competing for the Class 6A state championship after advancing from the semifinals yesterday.
Gardner-Edgerton is the favorite after entering the playoffs as the No. 2 seed, but they'll be facing an upstart Campus squad that has gone on a run as the No. 8 seed.
Campus defeated the No. 1 Derby Panthers, 3-1, on Tuesday before pulling another upset over the No. 4 Mill Valley [Shawnee] Jaguars yesterday.
PARIS (AP) — Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova vowed to keep speaking out about the war in Ukraine after losing to Russian player Diana Shnaider in the third round of the French Open on Saturday.
Before Oliynykova answered any questions at her post-match news conference, after losing to Shnaider 7-5, 6-1, she read out a statement. This was two days after she made critical comments about Shnaider.
“I know that some people disagree with my actions. I know that some people would prefer that I stay silent. But what I do is not about politics, it’s about humanity,” Oliynykova said. “When people are being killed, while children are dying, when violence is justified or celebrated, we cannot pretend that nothing is happening. We cannot look away.”
Oliynykova added that it was impossible to talk about this with Russian players on the women's tour because, she said, they “have these horrible beliefs.”
Speaking on Thursday, ahead of their third-round match, she accused Shnaider of liking Russian propaganda posts on social media and vehemently criticized her for playing in a Gazprom-sponsored exhibition tournament in Russia.
Oliynykova called Gazprom a company which has been "financing the war crimes," and added that "my home is being attacked by Gazprom money.”
After Saturday's match, the No. 25-seeded Shnaider said she had not been aware of Oliynykova's comments.
“I haven’t heard anything. I don’t know anything about what she said," she said. "Wasn’t interested at all.”
Shnaider was then asked about having participated in a Gazprom-sponsored event.
“I’m traveling all year round. I’m not seeing my family or my friends,” she said. “I have only one opportunity to play in front of my family, in front of my friends, just to spend a little more time at home.”
Kostyuk's tears
After her first-round win, Marta Kostyuk fought back tears when she described how she found out on the morning of the match that a missile almost hit her parents’ home in Ukraine.
Kostyuk said she was feeling exhausted after speaking out against the war for so long, but would continue being outspoken and stating her opinion.
Oliynykova said she has no choice but to continue speaking out.
“This war, it defines my life, because my future is in Ukraine,” she said. "My father, he’s coming back to the army. My boyfriend, he’s a soldier. Everything in my life is defined by war.”
Angel Reese keeps grabbing those "mebounds," faster than any player in WNBA history.
The All-Star forward had 18 points and 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream to an 86-66 victory over the Portland Fire on Friday. It was her fourth double-double this season and, more importantly, Reese now has 900 career rebounds.
Reese reached 900 rebounds in 71 games, the fastest to the milestone in the WNBA history.
A walking double-double and now in the record books 🫡
Angel Reese set the tone, dropping 18 PTS, 12 REB and 5 AST as the @AtlantaDream picked up their fifth win of the season. She also became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 900 career rebounds, doing so in just 71… pic.twitter.com/dGhZt9c56V
“Rebounds are something that I can always rely on, no matter how the game is going," Reese said. "I knew tonight that I was gonna get a lot of offensive rebounds, and I think last game I didn’t do a great job getting offensive rebounds or even defensive rebounds.
"I wanted to take pride in that tonight and going in there and getting those extra second-chance points, but also opportunities to my teammates to kick out on the three."
Reese made 6-of-14 shots from the field and 6-of-7 from the free-throw line. She added five assists and one block.
Reese has become a double-double machine in the WNBA. It was her 53rd double-double of her career, she's recorded that stat in 74.6% of her games.
The Dream are now 5-2, a half game back of the Minnesota Lynx for the best record in the WNBA. Reese, who was traded to Atlanta in the offseason from the Chicago Sky, is averaging 13.1 points, 11 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 rebounds.
The claimed EA Sports simulation naming Portugal as 2026 World Cup favourites has caught attention because it is not just another social media prediction. It comes attached to one of football gaming’s strangest recent streaks.
A report claiming Portugal had been picked has naturally travelled quickly, because EA Sports’ World Cup forecasts have become part of tournament folklore. Fans remember them because several of the most recent calls landed.
Portugal have not won anything because of a video game. But EA’s track record is why this claim has become such a lively pre-tournament talking point.
EA Sports’ World Cup streak is why the Portugal claim has exploded
Four years later, EA predicted France to win the 2018 World Cup. France then beat Croatia in the final in Moscow.
The streak became even more notable when EA predicted Argentina in 2022. Argentina later won the tournament in Qatar, which gave future EA simulation claims obvious viral power.
Portugal are exactly the kind of pick that makes the claim interesting
Portugal are not a random name in the 2026 conversation. Their profile, talent pool and tournament pedigree make them the kind of side fans would naturally take seriously.
That wider respect has already shown up in the build-up, with Vinicius Jr having named Portugal among the strongest contenders for the next World Cup.
There is also wider prediction chatter around Portugal, which shows how quickly their name catches attention. That does not make them certain winners, but it does explain the fascination.
The sensible view is simple. Portugal have not been handed the 2026 World Cup by a video game, but EA’s recent streak makes this claimed prediction genuinely hard for fans to ignore.
🎥 The stadium's already buzzing! Fans are up for the CL final
It’s now less than an hour until the Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal kicks off in Budapest. And the fans are already buzzing for the match.
When the Arsenal stars came out onto the pitch to warm up, the first chorus of boos rang out immediately. It probably won’t be the last one today.
But their own players were also being cheered on.
The atmosphere outside the stadium was also really good.
Some Arsenal fans copied Viktor Gyökeres’ famous celebration gesture.
The Swede may not be in the starting eleven, but he could certainly be brought on depending on how the match unfolds.
What do you think: who will come out on top in the final today? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
Lennart Karl among trio confirmed to start for Germany vs. Finland
Lennart Karl is set to make his first start for Germany when they host Finland in the first of two friendlies before their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign kicks off.
“He made a very good impression in training,” expressed Julian Nagelsmann. “Lenny will get his chance tomorrow to show what he can do.”
Karl enjoyed an exceptional breakout 2025/26, scoring nine goals and providing eight assists in 40 appearances across all competitions for Bayern Munich, including scoring in three successive UEFA Champions League games, one of which came against finalists Arsenal.
In addition to the teenager, Nagelsmann also confirmed starts for Felix Nmecha and Aleksandar Pavlovic while, as of now, Deniz Undav will also start in attack.
Ahead of the World Cup, there was doubts whether VfB Stuttgart’s goal-getter would be included in Nagelsmann’s 26-man squad, let alone start. But after 25 goals and 14 assists in 46 matches in all competitions, the 29-year-old, who has four goals in seven games for the national team, has his time to shine.
In the better late than never department, here are some notes from the actual on-field football action during Friday’s New York Giants OTA.
Lots of red zone work
Three of the four team periods the Giants held with offense and defense working against each other were red zone sessions.
Because of the lack of contact allowed at these practices, and also because head coach John Harbaugh has said clearly he does not want defensive backs competing at the catch point in these workouts, these are heavily skewed toward the offense. Defensive backs can’t re-route receivers at all.
Alignment notes
Andrew Thomas worked only during install periods. Marcus Mbow was at left tackle during team periods.
Kayvon Thibodeaux worked exclusively with the second-team defense as Brian Burns and Abdul Carter took first-team reps.
Greg Newsome took first-team reps at cornerback. Rookie Colton Hood, who did not work during the first OTA media had access to, took second-team reps.
Undrafted rookie Ryan Schernecke was the second-team right tackle. Josh Ezeudu seemed to spend some time working on the side.
Several groups of wide receivers got to work with Jaxson Dart during team periods.
The starting defensive line was D.J. Reader, Darius Alexander, and Leki Fotu. Shelby Harris and Sam Roberts were not in attendance.
Arvell Reese had a would-be sack of Dart when he looped around the end untouched. The athleticism and size of Reese was impressive.
Reese gave up a 19-yard touchdown to Theo Johnson on a throw toward the back corner of the end zone in a 7-on-7 session. From where I stood, this looked like good coverage from Reese but a better throw from Dart.
Johnson was a main target in the red zone sessions, catching several touchdown passes. The most impressive was a toe-tapping back of the end zone grab over Dru Phillips that created a hot debate over whether Johnson was in or out of bounds. No clear call ever actually seemed to be made.
Phillips was beaten for a couple of touchdowns in the low red zone. Again, though, with no ability to put hands on re-route receivers the cornerbacks are at a disadvantage. Phillips did have a nice pass breakup on a Dart pass over the middle for wide receiver Ryan Miller.
Rookie Malachi Fields had a 7-yard touchdown reception from Dart on an inside route, beating Newsome.
Kicking competition
Again this week, Ben Sauls and Jason Sanders were the kickers on the day media was able to watch. To be honest, neither was impressive, both going 3 of 5 on their attempts.
Sauls yanked a kick right, then a couple of kicks later missed one well left. He was working with snapper Zach Triner and holder Jordan Stout, and it is fair to wonder if that tandem is still adjusting to Sauls being left-footed. They took some extra reps on their own later in practice.
Sanders spent seven seasons kicking in good weather for the Miami Dolphins. Watching him kick Friday made me think about former Giants kicker Graham Gano telling me one time that Meadowlands winds make it important for kickers to learn to keep the trajectory of kicks as low as possible. Sanders kicks the ball very high. The wind caught one of his kicks and pushed it well left. On Sanders’ longest attempt (we were on the opposite end of the field and could not judge exact distance) the wind absolutely knocked the ball down as it clearly fell a couple of yards hsort.
The Minnesota Twins have been a fringe postseason team so far during the 2026 MLB season, and while they're 27-31 right now, it's a much better season than most expected.
Joe Ryan, Taj Bradley, and Bailey Ober have been good pitchers this season. But there is one other starter who has struggled mightily and is now on his way out of Minnesota.
According to Aaron Gleeman on Twitter/x, the Twins have designated for assignment 25-year-old starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson. A once-promising pitcher, Woods Richardson, being DFA'd is a sad roster move made by the Twins.
Twins make sad Simeon Woods Richardson roster move
"Twins have designated Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment," Gleeman reports. "Woods Richardson is still just 25 years old, and he was a solid back-end starter for the Twins in 2024 and 2025..."
While Woods Richardson was a decent starting pitcher the last two seasons for Minnesota, his struggles this year were just too much for the Twins to handle.
He has a 7.74 ERA this season, lost his starting job, and has accrued -1.4 bWAR on the year with a brutal 0-7 record and just a 55 ERA+.
He has a 106 ERA+ in 2025 and a 100 ERA+ in 2024. While those aren't exceptionally great figures, they're more than valuable enough marks for a pitcher to keep their spot in the starting rotation.
But Woods Richardson struggled too much this season, and the Twins have cut ties with the still fairly young right-hander.
Another team might trade for Woods Richardson this season, to guarantee they get a chance with the once-promising starter. Regardless of whether a team trades for him or not, Woods Richardson is leaving the Twins after 65 games since the 2022 season.
This is a sad end for a pitcher who was promising the last few seasons. But his 7.74 ERA and brutal performance this season forced the Twins' hand, and he's now on his way out.
Luka Doncic also hopes EuroLeague and NBA can find a solution to work with each other: "It would be best if they could find a common language and a way to cooperate. I spent great years in the Euroleague before going to America and that competition shaped my game in every sense. So I hope that this cooperation will bring good to both of us," he concluded.
Marco Bezzecchi will start the Italian Grand Prix from pole position after Aprilia locked out the front row for the first time in MotoGP history.
The championship leader set the fastest lap in Saturday's qualifying session at Mugello, beating the Trackhouse-entered RS-GP of Raul Fernandez to the top spot.
Jorge Martin backed up their performance with third-place in qualifying, setting up an interesting three-way battle at the front in Sunday's.
Reigning world champion Marc Marquez starred in qualifying on his return to MotoGP, ending up as the top Ducati on the grid in fourth.
Fabio di Giannantonio could only manage seventh on the VR46 Ducati, despite topping all sessions in the build-up to qualifying. LCR rookie Diogo Moreira was the top Honda in eighth, while the top 10 was rounded out by di Giannantonio's team-mate Franco Morbidelli and KTM's Pedro Acosta.
The Southwestern Randolph [Asheboro] Cougars took game one yesterday.
Now the West Stanly [Oakboro] Colts will try to even the series.
The two teams are battling for North Carolina's NCHSAA Class 4A softball state championship, and Southwestern Randolph struck first in Game 1 of best-of-three series on Friday, winning 8-3 to seize momentum.
West Stanly will need to win Saturday afternoon to force a game three later in the evening.
The New York Jets are hoping to become an up-and-coming team in the NFL starting in 2026.
The front office led by general manager Darren Mougey did its best to improve the roster throughout the offseason...namely via the 2026 draft and free agency. Where did the team succeed the most?
Here are Jets Wire's three most improved position groups on the roster from the 2026 offseason:
Quarterback
The easiest and obvious here. Upon his return to New York, Geno Smith is a steady veteran under center. That's better than what the Jets had last season.
Cornerback
In adding a few veterans, the Jets' overall secondary has improved this offseason. In free agency, Nahshon Wright was signed and is poised to start...meanwhile, the trade acquisition of Minkah Fitzpatrick will likely see him start at nickel cornerback.
Wide receiver
This simply surrounds Omar Cooper Jr. The first-round rookie finally give the Jets offense a real threat across from Garrett Wilson. That has been lacking for years.
The Buffalo Bills are one of the best teams in the NFL in recent years but are not without their faults.
The front office led by general manager Brandon Beane did its best to improve the roster throughout the offseason...namely via the 2026 draft and free agency. Where did the team succeed the most?
Here are Bills Wire's three most improved position groups on the roster from the 2026 offseason:
Cornerback
The Bills invested in their secondary via the draft. On the outside, second-round rookie Davison Igbinosun could push former first-round selection Maxell Hairston for playing time.
In addition, fifth-round rookie Jalon Kilgore is listed as a safety but could see snaps as a nickel cornerback as well.
Edge defender
With the switch to a 3-4 defensive front under new coordinator Jim Leonhard, the Bills needed to add personnel to fit the change in scheme. In doing so, the depth chart looks better on paper on the edge.
Pro Bowler Bradley Chubb was signed during free agency. Then Buffalo's eventual top draft pick was TJ Parker. They join Greg Rousseau in what could be a strong group.
Wide receiver
It remains to be seen by how much the Bills improve at receiver for quarterback Josh Allen. However, on paper, the group lacked size. In trading for DJ Moore and taking Skyler Bell at the draft in Round 4... size is there now, at least.
KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 28: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs skips during warms up during the Kansas City Chiefs OTA's on May 28, 2026 at the Chiefs Training Facility in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Throughout the career of Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes, he has looked the part of Superman in many ways, but seeing him participate during the team’s OTA practices this week somehow further strengthened the case for Kryptonian blood to be coursing through his veins.
Mahomes, who tore his ACL in his left knee during the Chiefs’ Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last December, wore a black protective sleeve with a brace on his left leg while participating in drills.
Regardless of whether Mahomes is ultimately ready to start Week 1, he told reporters at his press conference on Thursday that he was trying to use his current limitations to his advantage.
“I told Coach Reid I think it’s helping me a little bit because I can’t move around,” Mahomes explained to reporters. “So, it’s kind of settling my feet down. It’s kind of like when I hurt my ankle, sometimes it’s like I can’t scramble, and I can’t do these things. So, it makes me sit in the pocket and go through the reads and do that stuff.”
Part of what makes Mahomes so dangerous is his ability to escape pressure and extend plays. But the downside of having that rare mobility is that quarterbacks can sometimes rely on it too heavily. Being forced to stay in the pocket gives Mahomes an opportunity to focus on his timing, his base, and working through concepts from start to finish.
Based on his comments, Mahomes seems to agree with this sentiment.
“I’m going to try to use it to my advantage,” Mahomes clarified. “It’s stuff that I can get better at, progressing through the entire concept and stuff like that. And I don’t have the ability to scramble. [If] you do that stuff right now, it should help me in those things, hopefully, whenever I get that ability back, I still will go through the progressions at a higher rate than I’ve done in the past.”
They say breaking points are opportunities for progress.
For most quarterbacks, losing the ability to move is a setback. Mahomes sees it as a classroom. Whether that translates into a sharper version of the NFL’s most gifted quarterback remains to be seen, but if he’s right, the road back from injury may end with a more complete player than the one who got hurt.
The Toronto Tempo return home after a road win on Wednesday night to host the Seattle Storm, who open a two-game trip on Saturday afternoon at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto after a 2-2 homestand.
May 24, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Storm forward Jordan Horston (23) dribbles the ball against the Washington Mystics at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
A late 8-2 run helped Toronto hold off a charge from the Chicago Sky on the way to a 111-104 victory on Wednesday night. Nyara Sabally scored a career-high 29 points for the Tempo, while Marina Mabrey finished with 24 points and seven assists, and Brittney Sykes tossed in 20 points. Kiki Rice went for 14 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists as well.
The shorthanded Storm struggled offensively on Wednesday night, hitting only 34.9% from the floor in a 78-64 loss to the visiting Washington Mystics. Jade Melbourne was the only double-digit scorer for Seattle with 15 points, while reserve Mackenzie Holmes pulled down 10 rebounds in 20 minutes of playing time. Dominique Malonga missed her fifth straight game in the concussion protocol, while Taylor Thierry, Taina Mair, and Ezi Magbegor also sat out.
Sykes averages 20.5 points and 4.4 assists for the expansion Tempo, with Mabrey netting 18.0 points per game and Sabally posting 12.5 points and 5.5 rebounds a night. Malonga, listed as a game-time decision for Saturday, averages 16.0 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman scores 13.0 points per game and Melbourne gets 10.9 points and 4.3 assists per outing.
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Champions League Final | PSG vs. Arsenal line-ups: Calafiori benched
Italy international Riccardo Calafiori is on the bench for Arsenal in the Champions League Final, while Paris Saint-Germain use 10 of the same 11 that crushed Inter last year.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 18: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans after the teams 1-0 victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United FC at Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Arsenal have already won the Premier League after a 22-year wait and are hoping to complete the Double under Mikel Arteta.
David Raya is one of the reasons they are the only unbeaten side in the Champions League this season, while Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz lead the attack.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal celebrates after scoring a goal which was later ruled out for offside during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
This is the second consecutive Champions League Final for PSG, who beat Inter 5-0 last season for their first ever edition of the trophy.
Curiously, Luis Enrique has picked 10 of the same starting XI from that game, changing only goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, as Gianluigi Donnarumma was sold to Manchester City over the summer.
That Final against Inter was also the last time this starting 10 of outfield players worked together, starting ex-Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, former Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, ex-Inter full-back Achraf Hakimi and former Roma defender Marquinhos.
epa12147978 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of PSG (R) in action against Denzel Dumfries of Inter during the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale Milano in Munich, Germany 31 May 2025. EPA-EFE/FILIP SINGER
Don’t mess with Shaquille O’Neal, and don’t mess with his Angel Reese! In a new interview, the former Los Angeles Lakers star rushed the Reese’s defense, slamming trolls for “bullying” the WNBA superstar online. And he didn’t stop there. Elsewhere during the interview, O’Neal said he wished he could take his defense of Reese even further by landing a clean one squarely in some of her haters’ faces.
Shaquille O’Neal Makes It Clear That He’s A Big Fan Of Angel Reese And The WNBA
O’Neal appeared on “The Rich Eisen Show” recently and opened up about the WNBA’s biggest stars, including Reese and the Washington Mystics’ rookie Lauren Betts.
During the show, O’Neal spoke about their love of the game, saying they are “having fun” and are “determined to do great things” in the league.
At another point, the NBA champion briefly spoke about internet trolls who use their likeness to spread hate for clicks and engagement.
O’Neal Says He Wishes He Could ‘Punch’ Reese’s Critics For ‘Bullying’ Her
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“I wish I could punch some of these guys in the face that just pick on my Angel and pick on my Lauren, but I have to be professional,” O’Neal said about the trolls’ apparent attempts to garner engagement off of hate posts about the star athletes.
“It’s just a lot of nonsense, and just a lot of embarrassing, a lot of bullying sometimes. And guys bullying [other] guys is fine, but I can’t let you just bully females, just so you can get likes,” O’Neal said.
And he didn’t stop there. O’Neal slammed the “amateurs” who use an athlete’s off-night to get the media and internet to attack a single player.
“A lot of guys, when they get off air, they want to go to their page. So, what do they do to go to their page? They’ll take a hot topic and promote it on their page to get their followers up,” he said.
O’Neal Has Defended Angel Reese In The Past Against Internet Trolls
This isn’t the first time that O’Neal has spoken up for Reese. According to a previous report from The Blast, O’Neal previously blasted former NFL player Robert Griffin III (RGIII) for posting a photo of Reese depicted as a monkey.
“Tweet another monkey post about my girl Angel Reese and I’m gonna punch you in your f-cking face,” O’Neal said in 2025.
He added, “It’s enough. I don’t usually do stuff like this, but stop it, bro. You got your job, you got your podcast. Leave my Angel Reese alone. I’m the one calling her and telling her not to respond. F-cking stop it. That’s the last time.”
O’Neal criticized RGIII for fanning the flame and allegedly sending more hate Reese’s way.
He also dismissed those with negative feelings toward Reese, who defeated Caitlin Clark in 2023 during the NCAA Championship, saying their beef is “not real hate.”
“If you look around at what’s going on in this real country, that’s hate,” he said before adding, “This is sports; I’m not supposed to like you.”
O’Neal Is Always Rooting For Angel Reese
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O’Neal and Reese go way back. In fact, their relationship started when Reese rose to fame as one of the star players of LSU’s 2023-2024 rosters.
After the 6’3″ Maryland native was drafted by the Chicago Sky in 2024, O’Neal spoke with PEOPLE about their relationship.
“I am described as Angel’s understandable ear,” he said. “I know things that she went through, I know what she’s going through, I know what’s about to happen to her and I could give her advice.”
Reese Signed With Reebok Because Of O’Neal
Something else that makes their relationship so strong is that O’Neal made Reese the face of Reebok Basketball when she signed with the shoe giant in October 2023.
Now, the superstar has her own line of sneakers and clothing, with more on the way. In the past, she opened up about why she signed with the company and how O’Neal played a role in that.
“He spoke about me being able to bring Reebok back,” she said. “I already knew everything he and A.I. were able to do, and their swag. I love A.I.’s swag, what they were able to do while they were playing. But like me, being able to have my own creative control and being able to have my hands on everything was something that I really wanted to do, and I was like, ‘All right, let’s do it. Let’s talk.’ And everything went great.”
It has been a troubled qualifying week at the Isle of Man TT, with the tragic death of racer Daniel Ingham casting a dark shadow over this year's event.
Several other incidents have seen competitors hospitalised, while eight spectators were taken to hospital for treatment following a crash in Monday's practice session.
Despite the often trying circumstances, riders covered significant mileage in qualifying in largely favourable conditions, with two competitors in particular asserting their authority.
With racing called off on Saturday and now scheduled to begin with the six-lap Superbike race on Sunday, BBC Sport looks at the prospects for potential winners.
Honda Racing's Dean Harrison has dominated qualifying for the Superbike, Superstock and Senior races, immediately throwing down the gauntlet to his rivals in first qualifying and incrementally improving his lap times throughout the week.
The Yorkshire rider posted a lap speed of 133.925mph on his Honda Fireblade Superbike to record the fastest-ever circuit of the Mountain Course in an opening qualifying session, having gone just marginally slower on his first standing start lap.
The 37-year-old bettered that on Friday with 134.877mph in cooler and windy conditions, firmly establishing him as a firm pre-race favourite for the Superbike and Senior races.
Peter Hickman was second fastest on the qualifying leaderboard on his 8TEN Racing BMW with 132.712 and looks likely to be one of the main challengers to Harrison if the continuing problems he is experiencing with nerve damage to his shoulder as a result of a practice crash at last year's meeting do not prove overly prohibitive.
Australian Josh Brookes is the fifth fastest rider ever around the circuit and looks to be well in the mix for podium finishes this year after circulating third fastest in qualifying on his DAO Racing Honda.
The two-time British Superbike champion has a best finish of second in the Senior race in 2024 so will look to emulate that achievement in some of the 'big bike' outings.
After much speculation about which machinery he would campaign, Michael Dunlop opted to ride a Hawk Racing Honda in the Superbikes and despite some problems in practice, the record 33-time winner has got faster as the week progressed and can never be discounted for a victory.
Harrison was a double winner in the Superstock category 12 months ago and practice form would indicate that he is in a strong position to add to his career tally of five wins in that class also.
While his best lap time was some 16 seconds faster than his nearest challenger in Superbike qualifying, the now Isle of Man-based rider had almost 27 seconds to spare over BMW-mounted Dunlop, who was second in the qualifying standings in Superstocks.
Harrison's speed to top the timesheets was 135.484 and he will take all the catching for the two scheduled three-lappers in that class.
Brookes was again well to the fore with the third quickest time, with a host of riders behind him all capable of vying for rostrum places.
Those include Ian Hutchinson, Nathan Harrison, Jamie Coward, Mike Browne, David Johnson, Paul Jordan, Dominic Herbertson and 23-time victor John McGuinness, still competing 30 years after making his TT debut.
Dunlop dominant in lower capacity classes
If Harrison stamped his authority on the larger capacity machinery, Dunlop bossed the sessions for Supersport and Sportbike [formerly Supertwin] bikes, the lap records for which he holds in both cases.
The Northern Ireland rider has been the dominant figure in both classes in recent years, winning the past eight races for Supersports, thereby taking his total tally to a record 15 in the middleweight class.
The 37-year-old is a seven-times winner in the Twins class, including doubles in the past two years, and looks well set to repeat that feat in 2026 should mechanical gremlins not intervene.
Dunlop set an unofficial lap record of 123.557mph on his Paton to give him 20 seconds to spare over Mike Browne, who occupied runner-up spot on the leaderboard.
Hickman, Jordan, Jamie Coward and Michael Evans should contend strongly for top-three placings in the two four-lappers.
Dunlop led Hickman by 18.5 seconds in terms of best lap times in the Supersports, with Harrison and Brookes again showing their pedigree by coming in third and fourth in the overall qualifying speeds.
Harrison has the advantage of competing regularly on his bike in the British Supersport championship, including a maiden finish at the most recent round at Donington Park.
The battle for manufacturing supremacy in that class looks set to be a hotly contended one, with Ducati, Triumph, Honda and Suzuki bikes filling those top four berths.
With two riders so dominant ahead of eight scheduled races, one record to look out for could be Hutchinson's now 16-year-old record of five individual races in a single race week.
For Dunlop's part he looks well placed to add to his five previous four-timers, including achieving that in each of the past three years.
The Dallas Cowboys' running back room, for the first time in recent memory, won't be a big area of concern.
Yes, the reason for that is Javonte Williams is coming off the best season of his career, rushing for 1,201 yards and 11 TDs. Now that he's signed his new contract, Williams is set to be the lead back for the foreseeable future.
But that brings me to who is behind Javonte and why OTAs and training camp loom large.
We have Malik Davis, Jaydon Blue, and Phil Mafah, who for me, are the three worth keeping an eye on over the coming months.
Blue remains one who fans are eager to see because of the potential he possesses. He has the home-run speed, the elusiveness, and receiving capability to be a key cog in the offensive machine.
We've heard of Dallas' "Thunder and Lighting" vision for Williams and Blue in 2026, thanks to our own Mike Fisher, as the Cowboys likely hope that Blue shows enough that he can take on the No. 2 role and be productive.
We also have a host of rumors involving vets from elsewhere, like Alvin Kamara, James Conner, Tony Pollard and Trey Benson.
But one player who I think is getting a little overlooked in this process is Malik.
Let's not forget, he was signed off the couch last season, and was more than serviceable.
Now, 250 yards and 2 TDs from 52 carries doesn't look like much, but when watching Davis last season, he definitely looked the part.
He averaged a crisp 4.8 yards per carry and had a 50 percent rush win rate, which was likely due to the short-yardage situations he was placed in as he picked up two or three tough yards to move the chains. Oh, let's not forget his 43-yard TD against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving, either.
He was stout in pass protection as well, something that Schottenheimer needs his running backs to be good at, and Davis certainly passed that test.
So, should we be discounting Davis to win the RB2 job? Absolutely not. If anything, maybe a little more love should be coming his way.
Now, would I be at ease over the position if Davis were Javonte's backup? A little, but the big question is, and it can be aimed at Blue too, is how confident are we that either Davis or Blue can step in for Williams for say, three or four games if he goes down injured?
That's what likely scares Cowboys Nation and has them a little skeptical over the room as a whole.
Just don't rule out Malik proving this offseason that he finally deserves his shot, and who knows, he might just get it.
Identical posts from Nvidia, Arm, and Microsoft contained the words "A new era of PC," followed by the coordinates "25.0528, 121.5990," which map to the Computex 2026 venue in Taipei. The cryptic posts can be seen as early confirmation that Nvidia is finally ready to support Windows' push into Arm chipsets.
ACER unveils one of the first gaming handhelds featuring Intel's top-end Arc G3 Extreme chip, the Predator Atlas 8. ACER's Predator Atlas 8 Gaming Handheld Looks Impressive, Now We Wait For Its Performance & Pricing With the introduction of the Intel Arc G3 series, many handheld makers are quickly adopting the fastest Intel SoCs for their upcoming handhelds. Popular manufacturer Acer has just unveiled its latest gaming handheld based on the same chip, and it is named Predator Atlas 8. The company has been making handhelds mostly on the AMD chips up until now, but it looks like more and […]
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Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu Başkanı İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, A Milli Futbol Takımı'nın 2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası hedefine dair açıklama yaptı.
Milli takımda Dünya Kupası heyecanı yaşanırken TFF Başkanı İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu'ndan teknik direktör Vincenzo Montella'nın geleceğine dair açıklama geldi.
Hacıosmanoğlu'nun açıklaması şöyle:
-Vincenzo Montella müthiş bir insan! Bazen insanlar eleştiriyor, doğru giden işi eleştirebilir insanlar. Hocamız, uzun süre burada olacaktır diye düşünüyorum. Bizi oluruz veya olmayız... Bu çocuklarla birlikte, daha da gençleri katarak 3-4 turnuva daha Milli Takım'ın başında kalır diye düşünüyorum.
-Bizim bu koltuklarda uzun süre oturma derdimiz yok! Bizim varlık sebebimiz koltuklar değil!
Adil, adaletli ve ahlaklı bir şekilde hizmet edebiliyor muyuz? Edemiyorsak, zaten durmayız!
Beşiktaş, Brezilya ekibi Flamengo'da forma giyen Arjantinli kaleci Agustin Rossi'yi çok istiyor. Ancak sambacılar, Galatasaray'ın Uğurcan Çakır için ödediği bonservis bedelini örnek göstererek en az 15 milyon euro bekliyor!
Galatasaray, Fernando Muslera sonrasında birçok kaleci için teklif vermişti. Günün sonunda Trabzonspor'dan Uğurcan Çakır alındı. Sarı-Kırmızılılar, 27.5 milyon euro (KDV dahil 33 milyon) bonservis bedeli ödedi. Milli eldivenle de 30 Haziran 2030'a kadar mukavele yapıldı.
DIŞ BASINDA SES GETİRMİŞTİ
Uğurcan Çakır için ödenen bonservis, dış basında da ses getirmişti. Beşiktaş Kulübü de şu anda kaleci arıyor. Ve en çok istenilen isim; Flamengo forması giyen Agustin Rossi... Kartal girişimlerini sürdürüyor. Ancak Flamengo'nun, Uğurcan Çakır örneğini göstererek en az 15 milyon euro beklediği öğrenildi.
BEDELSİZ ŞEKİLDE ALINMIŞTI
1.93 boyundaki file bekçisinin 31 Aralık 2027 tarihine kadar mukavelesi bulunuyor. 30 yaşındaki tecrübeli kaleci, 2023 yazında Boca Juniors Kulübü'nden bedelsiz olarak gelmişti. Flamengo, 15 milyon euroluk beklentisinde indirime gitmezse, bu transfer yatacak. Oyuncunun ise Beşiktaş'a sıcak baktığı belirtildi.
Galatasaray Milan'ın yıldızı Rafael Leao konusunda çalışmalarını sürdürüyor. Peki Portekizli futbolcu gelirse, hangi bölgede görev yapacak?
Galatasaray uzun süredir Rafael Leao konusunda adımlar atıyor. Milan Kulübü'nün, 30 Haziran 2028'e kadar mukavelesi bulunan futbolcu için en az 50 milyon euro istediği yazılıyor. Bu arada Fenerbahçe'nin de yıldız isme ilgisi mevcut... Peki 26 yaşındaki futbolcu Galatasaray'a gelirse nerede oynayacak?
SOLDA BARIŞ SAĞDA SANE
Galatasaray Teknik Direktörü Okan Buruk, sol kanatta Barış Alper Yılmaz'ın satılmasına kesin olarak karşı... Sağ tarafta ise Leroy Sane var. Bu durumda Leao'nun bölgesi merak ediliyor. 1.88 boyundaki yıldız, sol kanat olarak kabul edilse de bu sezon daha çok santrforda görev yaptı.
DAHA ÇOK FORVETTE
Portekizli futbolcu bu sezon Milan'da şu mevkilerde oynadı:
Santrfor: 23 maç-8 gol, 2 asist
Forvet arkası: 5 maç-2 gol, 1 asist
Sol kanat: 3 maç-Skor katkısı yok
Yani Rafael Leao kağıt üzerinde kanat oyuncusu olarak kabul edilse de ağırlıklı olarak forvette oynadı. Galatasaray Teknik Direktörü Okan Buruk'un da onu farklı yerlerde değerlendirmek istediği söyleniyor.
Juventus, Real Madrid'in yıldız orta sahası Eduardo Camavinga'yı kiralamak için teklif sundu. Oyuncuyla Galatasaray da ilgileniyor. Gözler Fransız futbolcuya döndü...
Galatasaray kesin olarak kadrosuna bir merkez orta saha oyuncusu katacak. Listedeki en ilgi çekici isimse; Real Madrid forması giyen Eduardo Camavinga... 23 yaşındaki futbolcuyla şu ekipler de ilgileniyor:
Juventus
Borussia Dortmund
Tottenham
Liverpool
İlk resmi hamle ise Juventus'tan geldi.
SICAK BAKILMADI
İtalyan ekibinin, Fransız yıldız için satın alma opsiyonlu bir kiralama teklifi sunduğu öğrenildi. Real Madrid cephesi ise bu öneriye sıcak bakmadı. Madrid, onu bonservisiyle birlikte göndermeyi düşünüyor. Talep ettikleri rakam ise en az 50 milyon euro... Eduardo Camavinga, 2021 yazında Rennes Kulübü'nden alınmıştı.
FORMA SÜRESİNDEN RAHATSIZ
Real Madrid toplamda 31 milyon euro bonservis bedeli ödedi. 1.82 boyundaki futbolcu, oynama sürelerinden rahatsız... Bu sebeple de seçeneklerini değerlendiriyor. Galatasaray'ın kısa süre içinde Real Madrid'le temasa geçmeyi düşünüyor. Eğer Madrid, 50 milyon euroluk beklentisinde indirime giderse, resmi imzalar atılabilir. Aksi halde iş çok zor...
Galatasaray Yönetimi, son dönemde ortaya atılan Vedat Muriqi iddialarından son derece rahatsız... Sarı-Kırmızılılar, bu haberlerin belli kaynaklar tarafından çıkarıldığını düşünüyor.
Galatasaray'da yeni forvet konusunda çalışmalar sürüyor. Özellikle son dönemde ortaya Vedat Muriqi iddiaları atıldı. Cim-Bom'un, Kosovalı forvet için Fenerbahçe'yle rekabet ettiği söyleniyor. Ancak genel inanışın aksine, Cim-Bom'un golcü adayları arasında 32 yaşındaki futbolcu yok...
ÇOK İYİ BİLİYORLAR
Sarı-Kırmızılılar, 1.94 boyundaki futbolcu için hiçbir girişimde bulunmadı. Yönetim, Vedat Muriqi iddialarından son derece rahatsız... Onlar tecrübeli forvetin Fenerbahçe'ye gideceğini düşünüyor. Ardından da, "Fenerbahçe'den, Galatasaray'a transfer çalımı" şeklinde haberler çıkacağını çok iyi biliyorlar.
OSİMHEN'İN ARKADAŞI SÖYLEDİ
Galatasaray Yönetimi, Vedat Muriqi haberlerinin belirli kaynaklar tarafından bilinçli şekilde çıkarıldığını düşünüyor. Konuyla ilgili olarak en son Osimhen'in gazeteci arkadaşı Buchi Laba, "Galatasaray, Vedat Muriqi'ye herhangi bir resmi teklif yapmadı. Oyuncuya hiçbir ilgi olmadı" ifadelerini kullanmıştı.
Galatasaray'da transfer çalışmaları devam ediyor. Başkan Dursun Özbek'in ise Uğurcan Çakır örneğindeki gibi bazı isimler konusunda bizzat devreye girebileceği konuşuluyor.
4 sene üst üste şampiyon olan Galatasaray, önümüzdeki sezon tekrar mutlu sona ulaşarak rekor kırmayı hedefliyor. Aynı zamanda Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde de hedefler büyüdü... Bu sebeple takviye çalışmaları son sürat devam ediyor. Transfer komitesi, birçok alternatifin durumunu değerlendiriyor.
BAŞKANLAR SEVİYESİNDE
Elbette her zaman olduğu gibi son söz Başkan Dursun Özbek'te olacak... Ayrıca Özbek'ten sürpriz hamleler de gelebilir. Hatırlanacağı üzere; Başkan, Trabzonspor'dan Uğurcan Çakır için bizzat devreye girmişti. Başkanlar seviyesinde görüşmeler yapıldı. Özbek, yüksek bir bonservis bedelini gözden çıkardı.
KOLLARI SIVAYABİLİR
Yaz döneminde de bizzat Dursun Özbek'in bazı yıldızlar için resmi adımlar atabileceği konuşuluyor. Ve bu sürprizler yine büyük ihtimalle transfer döneminin sonuna doğru yaşanacak. Çünkü Başkan, takıma katılacak yeni isimler sonrasında eksik gördüğü bölge veya bölgeler konusunda kolları sıvayabilir...
David Raya, amatör liglerdeki Southport günlerinden Arsenal ile UEFA Şampiyonlar Ligi finaline uzanan sıra dışı kariyeriyle tarihe geçmeye hazırlanıyor. İspanyol kaleci, amatör seviyeden Devler Ligi finaline yükselen yalnızca üçüncü futbolcu olma unvanını elde edecek.
Galatasaray'ın Nijeryalı golcüsü Victor Osimhen hakkında dikkat çeken bir transfer gelişmesi gündeme geldi. İngiliz basınında yer alan haberlere göre, Premier Lig'in önde gelen kulüplerinden biri 27 yaşındaki...Devamı için tıklayınız
Milli motosikletçi Can Öncü, Dünya Supersport Şampiyonası'nda sezonun İspanya'daki 6. ayağının ilk yarışını 12. tamamladı. İşte detaylar...Devamı için tıklayınız
Samsung will launch its next big foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Ultra), this Summer. The device will bring major upgrades to the table. While the official launch is away, we are giving a look at the five biggest rumored changes.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 may be sold as Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and it could feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a bigger battery, and faster wired charging. Price may give us shocks, and the display part may be disappointing too.
Here are the five biggest rumors:
1. The name itself
Samsung has reportedly renamed the Galaxy Z Fold 8 as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. By bringing the Ultra identity, the company signals a bright future. However, the upcoming model is unlikely to have any Ultra-style upgrade.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide would launch as the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The device may retain the price tag of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, paving the way for Samsung to increase the price of the Fold 8 Ultra without facing much criticism.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 CAD Render (Source – Androidheadlines)
2. OLED material technology
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra might retain the OLED display from the Z Fold 7. Minor refinements are likely, but the OLED material set may remain the same.
Samsung isn’t adopting a newer material set as a cost stability measure. By retaining the mature OLED panels, the Korean tech giant will offer premium screen quality without cost concerns.
Still, you can expect improved battery life and color accuracy. The panels may feature the same OLED material set, but refinements would be applied for better output.
3. Display features
Regarding the anti-reflective coating and Privacy display features, rumors suggest Samsung hasn’t planned these upgrades for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Instead, Samsung focused on the display crease and stylus support. The next Fold is rumored to launch with a display crease as invisible as its Chinese rivals, including the Oppo Find N6.
Image – Ice Universe / YouTube
If Samsung finally makes the crease better, it would be a significant win. It won’t just boost sales, but set a solid foundation in the segment before the arrival of the iPhone Ultra foldable phone.
4. Battery and charging
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra may finally be a worthy upgrade when it comes to battery and charging.
The upcoming smartphone may launch with a 5,000mAh battery. It’s a decent 600mAh boost over the previous Galaxy Z Fold models, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Galaxy S26 Ultra jumped to 60W charging, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is gaining 45W wired charging support. Samsung is finally outclassing the ceiling of 25W charging on its ultra-expensive foldable phones.
5. Selfie camera cutout
Around a month ago, an industry insider claimed that the Z Fold 8 selfie camera hole is just 2.5mm (diameter). That’s going to be the first upgrade on the internal display after Samsung removed the under-display camera tech.
For reference, the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s selfie camera hole is 3.7mm. The Korean tech giant has reportedly explored structural changes that helped it to shrink the hole of the selfie camera inside the foldable screen.
Note that the changes are based on rumors emerged so far. Nothing is confirmed until the company officially unveils the products at the Unpacked event, reportedly happening on July 22 in London.
May 2026 is about to end, and Samsung has pushed a new update for the Sound Assistant Good Lock module. This time, the company is rolling out the update for One UI 8 and One UI 9 users. However, Samsung is offering different versions for each software with separate improvements and fixes.
Samsung pushes version 8.5.002 for the Sound Assistant app for One UI 8 or One UI 8.5 running Galaxy devices. This update has improved the app’s stability to provide a smoother and better work experience.
At the same time, Samsung has released Sound Assistant version 9.0.00.3 for devices running One UI 9, currently under beta testing. This update comes with a few additional improvements. Samsung says it has applied SESL 9.0, which helps the app work better with the latest version of One UI.
In addition to this, Samsung has fixed bugs in One UI 9. The update fixes bugs related to volume panel icons and FC. This means the app should no longer crash unexpectedly in situations where some users previously experienced problems.
However, these updates do not bring major new features but they are important because they improve compatibility, fix bugs, and make the app more stable. Users running One UI 8 (including One UI 8.5) or One UI 9 are advised to install the latest version to enjoy a better and smoother experience.
You can download the update via Galaxy Store or directly from the Good Lock app. Install the update now to get better stability.
Futbol üzrə Argentina milli komandasının sabiq mərkəz müdafiəçisi, 38 yaşlı Nikolas Otamendi karyerasını ölkəsində davam etdirəcək.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, təcrübəli futbolçu Portuqaliyanın “Benfika” klubundan azad agent kimi ayrılaraq “River Pleyt” klubu ilə müqavilə imzalayıb.
Tərəflər arasındakı müqavilənin müddəti 2027-ci il dekabrın 31-nə qədər nəzərdə tutulub.
Xatırladaq ki, Nikolas Otamendi “Veles Sarsfield”in məzunudur. Argentinalı müdafiəçi, karyerası ərzində “Portu”, “Valensiya”, “Atletiko Mineyro” və “Mançester Siti”də də çıxış edib.
“Benfika” Otamendini 2020-ci ilin sentyabr ayında 15 milyon avro məbləğ müqabilində “Mançester Siti”dən tamhüquqlu əsasda “qartallar”ın düşərgəsinə qatmışdı. Otamendinin “qartallar” üçün çıxışının ümumi mənzərəsi 281 oyun, 18 qol və 14 məhsuldar ötürmədən ibarətdir.
Otamendi “Benfika” ilə Portuqaliya çempionluğunu, Portuqaliya Liqa Kubokunu və Portuqaliya Super Kubokunu qazanıb.
Nikolas Otamendi 2009-cu ilin may ayında debüt etdiyi Argentina yığmasının heyətində 126 oyuna 7 qol və 3 məhsuldar ötürmə ilə fərqlənib. Müdafiəçi “albiseleste” ilə FIFA Dünya Kubokunun (2022) və Amerika Kubokunun (2021, 2024) qalibi olub.
“Transfermakt” internet-portalı 38 yaşlı argentinalı veteran mərkəz müdafiəçisinin transfer dəyərini 1 milyon avro məbləğində qiymətləndirir.
Futbol üzrə İngiltərə Premyer Liqasında uğursuz mövsümü geridə qoymuş “Liverpul” baş məşqçisi Arne Slot ilə yollarını ayırdığını açıqlayıb.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə Liverpul təmsilçisinin mətbuat xidməti məlumat yayıb.
Klub Slota xidmətlərinə görə təşəkkür edib, gələcək karyerasında uğurlar arzulayıb. İngiltərə klubu artıq yeni məşqçi təyinatı prosesinə start verildiyini də vurğulayıb.
Xatırladaq ki, Arne Slot 2024/2025-ci illər mövsümünün əvvəlindən “Liverpul”a rəhbərlik edirdi. 47 yaşlı mütəxəssis ötən mövsüm bu komandanı İngiltərə çempionu etmişdi. Bu, “qırmızılar”ın 20-ci çempionluğu idi. Slot isə bu uğurdan sonra İngiltərə Liqa Məşqçiləri Assosiasiyası tərəfindən ötən ilin ən yaxşı məşqçisi adına layiq görülmüşdü.
2025/2026-cı illər mövsümündə isə Slotun “Liverpul”u 38 oyuna topladığı 60 xalla 5-ci yeri tutub və çətinliklə də olsa, UEFA Çempionlar Liqasına vəsiqə qazanıb.
Slotun “Liverpul”la müqaviləsinin müddəti 2027-ci ildə başa çatacaqdı. Amma məhz son mövsümdəki qeyri-sabit çıxış onun postundan ayrılmasına səbəb olub.
Minifutbol üzrə Azərbaycan milli komandası Slovakiyada təşkil edilmiş Avropa çempionatında qrup mərhələsini lider kimi başa vurub.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, Elşad Quliyevin baş məşqçisi olduğu kollektiv F qrupundakı üçüncü matçında Fransa yığması ilə üz-üzə gəlib.
“Tipos Arena”da keçirilmiş qarşılaşma komandamızın qələbəsi ilə bitib – 3:2. Birinci hissədə rəqib oyunçu avtoqol müəllifi olub. İkinci hissədə Elvin Əlizadə və Ramiz Çovdarov fərqləniblər. Qrupun digər oyununda Avstriya millisi İtaliya yığmasını 5 cavabsız qolla üstələyib.
Beləliklə, daha əvvəl Avstriya (1:0) və İtaliyanı (3:0) məğlub etmiş Azərbaycan millisi xallarının sayını 9-a çatdırıb və qrup lideri olub.
Komandamız növbəti mərhələyə vəsiqəni ötən tur rəsmiləşdirmişdi. Fransa 4 xalla ikinci, Avstriya 3 xalla üçüncü, İtaliya 1 xalla sonuncu yeri tutub.
Artıq minifutbol millimizin Avropa çempionatının 1/8 final mərhələsindəki rəqibi də bəllidir. Millimiz növbəti raundda Qazaxıstan seçməsi ilə üz-üzə gələcək.
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Deal | Path of Exile 2 is currently one of Diablo IV’s biggest rivals – tougher, darker and significantly more complex. Anyone who has not yet tried the action RPG now has a good opportunity to do so: a Free Weekend is running until June 1, and the game is also getting its first-ever discount, at 50% off.
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Reports suggest Milan are looking to sell Rafael Leao this summer, but while he’d reject Fenerbahce or Galatasaray, he would be intrigued by Manchester United.
The Portugal international turns 27 next month and his contract runs to June 2028, but there seems to be no intention of negotiating an extension.
The club has become frustrated with his inconsistency and repeated clashes with both coaches and teammates.
Despite scoring 10 goals with three assists in 31 competitive games this season, Leao was seen as an irritant and dropped for the final must-win game.
Milan pushing for Leao sale
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 10: Rafael Leao of AC Milan gestures during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 10, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
The reports from multiple sources in Italy point to Milan pushing for a summer sale, hoping he has a good World Cup to raise his profile, but the player is much less keen on moving on.
Il Giornale newspaper and MilanNews suggest he would reject any proposals coming in from Galatasaray or Fenerbahce, who seem the most eager to snap him up.
Getting Manchester United to make a suitable bid is another matter, as earlier this month there had been suggestions Milan tried shopping Leao around to the Red Devils, Arsenal and Barcelona, but with very little enthusiasm for the idea.
Gianluigi Donnarumma says that he has had a ‘great time’ working under Pep Guardiola in 2025-26, but says that he hasn’t made any attempts to convince the legendary tactician to take over the vacant Italy national team job yet: ‘Those choices aren’t up to me’.
Donnarumma discusses Guardiola links to vacant Italy job
Italy are without a permanent head coach following the departure of Gennaro Gattuso earlier this year and a replacement will not be appointed before the FIGC Presidential elections take place on June 22.
For now, Italy are being led by U21 coach Silvio Baldini on an interim basis. He will lead the Azzurri into a series of international friendlies against Luxembourg on June 3 and against Greece on June 7 and has named a squad that is largely made up of players he knows well from the youth set-up.
Of the 24 players called up to the Italy squad, only Donnarumma, Marco Palestra, Niccolo Pisilli and Pio Esposito have been previously capped at senior level.
BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 26: Gianluigi Donnarumma on March 26, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Donnarumma had his opportunity to speak to the media during his press conference on Friday and among the topics of discussion was the appointment of a new, permanent CT.
Antonio Conte is still among the frontrunners, but there have been suggestions that the ‘dream’ candidate is Guardiola, who Donnarumma signed for at the start of the 2025-26 season.
“I had a great time with the coach, he made history at City and I’d hoped he would continue,” said Donnarumma.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and SSC Napoli at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
“But his desire was to stop. I haven’t talked to him about the possibility of coaching Italy, those choices aren’t up to me, but the new President.
“Surely whoever comes in will have to give everything for the Azzurri shirt and to achieve our goals.”
More details are emerging on the agreement that Paulo Dybala is expected to sign with Roma, extending his stay for another two years at a massive pay cut.
It is now widely reported that La Joya will put pen to paper on a two-year contract, just days before he was set to become a free agent.
Dybala to decimate salary for Roma
VERONA, ITALY – MAY 24: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Paulo Dybala during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and AS Roma at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on May 24, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Dybala has made huge sacrifices to stay on in the Eternal City, cutting his salary from €8m per season to just €2.5m plus bonuses.
Those will be tied to the number of appearances he makes, keeping in mind the frequent injury lay-offs that affected his career.
It is also a business decision, not just a technical one put forward by coach Gian Piero Gasperini, because Dybala’s shirts are still the best sellers.
The 32-year-old arrived at Roma as a free agent from Juventus in 2022 and has now played in Italy for practically his entire career, starting with Palermo in 2012.
Despite those injuries, Dybala scored three goals and provided eight assists in 27 competitive games this season.
Italy national team captain Gianluigi Donnarumma says that he couldn’t train for several days after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup play-off final at the end of March, and says that the thing that hurt the most was the subsequent departures of Gennaro Gattuso, Gianluigi Buffon and Gabriele Gravina.
Donnarumma is back among the Italy squad for a pair of international friendlies against Luxembourg on June 3 and against Greece on June 7.
The Manchester City goalkeeper, 27, is very much the elder statesman of the current Italy squad, led by interim CT Silvio Baldini. Baldini is usually in charge of the Italy U21s and has brought most of his regular squad with him. Of the 24 players he has selected, only Donnarumma, Marco Palestra, Niccolo Pisilli and Francesco Pio Esposito have been capped at senior level.
Donnarumma says that he is impressed with what he saw from the youthful Italy squad during their first training session on Friday, but admits that there is still an open wound following the failure to make the 2026 World Cup.
Donnarumma on 2026 World Cup failure, young Italy squad, Olympic possibility and Guardiola leaving City
UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
“The failure to qualify for the World Cup was a big blow,” Donnarumma admitted (via TMW).
“Having this wound will do us well in the future. We have to start again with this pain and we will fight back in a strong way.
“I didn’t train for two or three days after missing out on the World Cup because it was such a big blow. The world came crashing down after that last penalty, it was an incredible blow, more so than the other times.
ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – MARCH 31: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy shows his dejection after the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia & Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)
“I thought we’d created something magical thanks to coach Gattuso, the President (Gabriele Gravina) and Gigi (Buffon). What hurts the most is what’s happened to them. I’d never seen a group so eager to get Italy back into the World Cup.”
Baldini confirmed that Donnarumma was the ‘only’ member of the regular Italy national team squad to call him up and give his availability for these international friendlies.
“As the captain, I felt compelled to call the coach and give my availability. He was the one who decided, though. I would like to add that all of my teammates would have gladly come, because they want to start again and bring Italy back to where it deserves to be.
MILAN – NOVEMBER 16: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy warms up prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
“I’m here to help and make it clear that the Azzurri shirt is too important to turn down. I’ll try to bring experience even though I’m still quite young too. These guys have a great future ahead of them and will be able to lend us a big hand.
“They impressed me in all aspects during the first training session yesterday. I also met with the coach, a man of great values.”
“We hope to get to the Olympics. I would do anything for the national team and if the coach thought it appropriate to call me in as captain, I’d be pleased,” Donnarumma confirmed.
Lastly, Donnarumma spoke about his relationship with departing Man City coach Pep Guardiola, but says that he hasn’t tried to convince him to take over the Italy national team job.
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, acknowledges the fans after the team’s victory during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on April 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
“I had a great time with the coach, he made history at City and I’d hoped he would continue. But his desire was to stop. I haven’t talked to him about the possibility of coaching Italy, those choices aren’t up to me, but the new President.
“Surely whoever comes in will have to give everything for the Azzurri shirt and to achieve our goals.”
Rafa Benitez admits he’d ‘like’ to be the new Italy coach, feels Max Allegri is the right man to replace Antonio Conte at Napoli, and was ‘surprised’ by Cristian Chivu’s Inter.
The Spaniard has history in Italy with brief experiences at Inter and Napoli, most recently in 2015, before moving on to Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Everton, Celta Vigo and Panathinaikos.
Benitez open to Italy job
ATHENS, GREECE – JANUARY 29: Panathinaikos coach Rafa Benitez during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Panathinaikos FC and AS Roma at Spyros Louis on January 29, 2026 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)
Considering the Azzurri are looking around at options including Pep Guardiola, would Benitez like to receive a call from the Italian Federation?
“Well, I am working on improving my Italian…” he smiled.
“It is intriguing, the idea of becoming a national team coach. So would I like it? Yes.”
NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 06: Massimiliano Allegri AC Milan greets Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach before the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 06, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Looking at his former Serie A clubs, Napoli have parted company with Conte after two years, and look set to pick up Allegri after his dismissal by Milan.
Knowing Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis well, Benitez assures he is not surprised by this turn of events.
“De Laurentiis is very smart, he knows Allegri has the right experience. It’s not easy finding someone of the same level as Conte, and he found him.”
Inter won the Scudetto and Coppa Italia Double this season in the debut campaign of new coach Chivu, who previously had only a brief spell on the Parma bench.
Considering he was part of the 2010 Treble squad that Benitez inherited from Jose Mourinho, was the defender always destined for greatness?
“He was intelligent when he was my player, but at the start I really wouldn’t have seen him becoming a coach. But being intelligent, and with a strong team, it’s easier,” replied Benitez.
“If you try to invent something new, it becomes more complicated, but you win titles with a competitive squad and an intelligent coach.”
Juventus defender Emil Holm will be forced to watch the 2026 World Cup from home, as an injury has forced him to withdraw from the Sweden national team squad ahead of the tournament in North America.
Holm misses 2026 World Cup through injury and returns to Juventus
Holm, who joined Juventus on loan with an option to buy from Bologna in January, was initially selected in Graham Potter’s 26-man squad, but has since withdrawn with a muscular injury, which will keep him sidelined for several weeks.
Sweden have confirmed that Herman Johansson has been called into the squad to replace Holm, and that Sebastian Nanasi has been promoted to the standby list for the 2026 World Cup.
Emil Holm poses alongside Marco Ottolini (left) and Damien Comolli (right).
“Juventus defender Emil Holm has suffered a muscle injury that is expected to keep him out of opportunities to play for several weeks,” the Swedish FA confirmed in a statement.
“Given the assessment, Emil Holm will leave the World Cup squad for continued rehabilitation and thus miss this summer’s championship.”
Holm had started the season at Bologna and moved to Juventus on loan in January with an option to buy at the end of the season.
It is not yet clear whether the Bianconeri are ready to activate that option for €15m plus a further €3m in add-ons.
Between the two clubs, Holm made 27 appearances this season in all competition, contributing one goal and five assists.
A surprising report claims that Arne Slot is the new favourite to take over at Milan, just hours after he was sacked by Liverpool and probably replaced by Andoni Iraola.
The managerial merry-go-round is spinning off its axis this summer, with numerous clubs changing coaches.
Milan had targeted Iraola after sacking Max Allegri, and thought that the Spaniard was ideal following his impressive Bournemouth spell.
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Liverpool FC at Stadio San Siro on December 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The 47-year-old won the Premier League last season, before that taking the Dutch League title with Feyenoord.
He had been on the bench at Anfield for only two seasons and was sacked after finishing fifth in the Premier League this term.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 27: Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, looks on prior to the UEFA Conference League Final 2026 match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Football Arena Leipzig on May 27, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
A legal battle is erupting between Milan and sacked coach Max Allegri, as the club thinks he already had a deal in place with Napoli, so is not owed an exit package payment.
The club used a single statement to fire coach Allegri, director of sport Igli Tare, CEO Giorgio Furlani and technical director Geoffrey Moncada the day after their failure to qualify for the Champions League.
Within hours, Allegri had been heavily linked with the now vacant job at Napoli, with Antonio Conte walking away from his job by mutual consent.
Allegri ready for Napoli after Milan
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 24: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, reacts prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Cagliari Calcio at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
However, although the decision seems to have been made to hire him, the announcement might take several more weeks, as a legal battle is breaking out.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 11: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, looks on prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
The contract he is ready to sign for Napoli involves a pay cut to €4.5m, but padded with performance-related bonuses for Champions League and Scudetto targets.
He notes there is a clause where Milan would cover the difference in salary from his current contract and the new deal.
Milan are seemingly not prepared to pay Allegri anything after his sacking, because they claim that the coach had already agreed personal terms with Napoli even before the final defeat to Cagliari and his dismissal.
There will be no progress until at least June 3, but even then this could take a while.
The latest updates confirm that a series of crucial meetings will take place on Monday and Tuesday next week, involving Ralf Rangnick, the Austrian FA and Oliver Glasner, who is among the candidates under consideration for the vacant Milan head coach role.
When will Milan meet with Glasner?
It is an uncertain time for Milan, who currently have no head coach, sporting director, technical director nor CEO following the departures of Massimiliano Allegri, Igli Tare, Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani the day after the Serie A season ended.
Owners RedBird are now tasked with rebuilding the senior management team and reports over the last few days indicate that Ralf Rangnick is currently the leading candidate to take over the sporting sector of the club.
Rangnick made a name for himself in Germany by leading TSG Hoffenheim to consecutive promotions and would later go on to serve as Red Bull’s director of football. He is credited with influencing the likes of Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel, Julian Nagelsmann and Oliver Glasner among various other German and Austrian tacticians.
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Rangnick is currently serving as head coach of the Austria national team, and according to the latest updates from Fabrizio Romano (via Milannews.it), he will sit down with the local FA to discuss his future on Monday.
The Austrian FA are reportedly keen to tie Rangnick down to a new contract, but the German is aware of the opportunity that could await him in Milan.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 27: Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, looks on prior to the UEFA Conference League Final 2026 match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Football Arena Leipzig on May 27, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, the aforementioned Glasner is among the current frontrunners to land the vacant Milan head coach role. He is one of the coaches that Rangnick knows well and is fresh off winning his third trophy with Crystal Palace, defeating Rayo Vallecano to claim the 2025-26 Conference League.
According to the latest Fabrizio Romano update, Glasner will meet with the remaining representatives from Milan on Tuesday.
As Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal prepare to meet in Budapest, the 2025–26 Champions League season already feels like one of transition and definition. It has been a campaign shaped by tactical evolution, emerging identities, and moments that shifted the balance of power across Europe. Before the final determines its ultimate narrative, five moments stand out […]
Liverpool have confirmed that they have parted ways with head coach Arne Slot, and according to multiple sources, former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is the main candidate to replace him in the Anfield dugout. It was an underwhelming season for the last year’s Premier League champions – they have barely secured a place in the […]
Liverpool have confirmed that they have parted ways with head coach Arne Slot, and according to multiple sources, former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is the main candidate to replace him in the Anfield dugout. It was an underwhelming season for the last year’s Premier League champions – they have barely secured a place in the […]
The star receiver was forced out with an injury for the first time in his pro career, missing a couple of weeks before the Jets decided to shut things down for the rest of the regular season.
It was difficult for Wilson to remain sidelined as his teammates went out and competed down the stretch, but looking back on it now, he thinks he may’ve needed it.
“It allowed me to change my view and look at things from a different angle,” he said. “I don’t want to sit here and act like I got nothing out of it -- not playing football, which is ultimately what I was brought here to do, it hurt me.
“It’s never been brought upon me like that, so it was different -- I just needed to change my scope on things. That's what’s at risk every time I take the field, and maybe I was getting a little too comfortable, so I’m happy to be back.”
While it took him longer than he initially expected to build back up over the offseason, Wilson is officially back to 100 percent and has been a full participant during OTAs.
“He looks really good,” head coach Aaron Glenn said. “He’s getting all of the reps.”
“I feel great,” Wilson added. “As far as getting back to myself, I still got some work to do -- I don’t want to scare anybody, I’m not that far off, but I got a standard that I want to get back to and that’s the mission.”
That standard includes three consecutive seasons of 1,000+ yards and 80+ receptions before falling short of both of those marks because of the injury last year.
He’ll look to get back to that type of production, now working in new OC Frank Reich’s system.
“It’s been great so far, honestly,” Wilson said. “This is probably one of the offenses that I’m going to look back on in a few years and love the most -- it’s really player empowering, receiver empowering, skill position empowering.
“You can tell Frank has been around the block a bit -- he’s great, so I’m excited to bring all of his thoughts and his dreams to life because we have a special opportunity here, and I know he’s excited to be part of this.”
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Nicolas Jackson shouldn’t be the first name on the chopping block at Chelsea this summer.
While the club is open to offers, the current plan is for the 24-year-old to return from Bayern Munich and get a chance under Xabi Alonso, with the club still rating him internally after his loan spell.
That context matters, because Jackson’s exit wasn’t purely a footballing decision. It followed a breakdown with Enzo Maresca, and Alonso now deserves the chance to judge him on his own terms.
Jackson’s numbers don’t tell the whole story
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Jackson didn’t have a season that should force Chelsea’s hand either way. He scored 11 goals in 34 games for Bayern across all competitions.
His league numbers add useful context. The official Bundesliga record credits Jackson with eight goals and one assist, which again doesn’t settle the debate about his future one way or the other.
And crucially, Chelsea don’t need to rush. Jackson’s contract runs until 2033, and Bayern’s original package was reported at £70.5m, including the loan structure.
Alonso should have the final say
There is a squad question to consider. Chelsea have Jackson, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Emmanuel Emegha listed as striker options, a surplus given the lack of European fixtures.
But that doesn’t automatically make Jackson the odd man out. His ability to play wide sets him apart from a pure number nine, and that kind of flexibility should matter under Alonso.
Chelsea should listen if a huge offer comes in, but moving Jackson on before Alonso’s had a proper look would be premature.
He’s earned at least that much, a clean break from the past and a fresh evaluation before any final call is made.
When Shedeur Sanders slid all the way to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, many assumed it would cost him millions of dollars and significantly impact his earning potential. While it did affect his rookie contract, it appears Sanders has more than made up for it in other ways.
According to a report shared by Pro Football Talk, Sanders generated more than $17.7 million in NFLPA royalties over the past year, a staggering figure that highlights just how popular he has become despite entering the league as a fifth-round pick.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) signals a first down during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Dec. 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Draft Position Didn’t Hurt His Marketability
Sanders was once projected by many analysts to be a top-five selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. Instead, he remained on the board until pick No. 144 overall, creating one of the biggest draft storylines in recent memory. The financial difference between a top-five rookie contract and a fifth-round deal is enormous.
Sanders’ rookie contract is reportedly worth approximately $4.6 million. Yet his NFLPA royalty earnings alone have already surpassed that number by nearly four times. That means Sanders has earned significantly more from his popularity than he has from his actual playing contract.
The Power of the Sanders Brand
The royalties come from a variety of sources, including jersey sales, trading cards, autographs, collectibles, and other licensed merchandise. That should not come as much of a surprise.
Long before he entered the NFL, Sanders was one of the most recognizable names in college football thanks to his success on the field and his connection to his father, Hall of Famer Deion Sanders.
His massive social media following and national profile helped create a fan base that extended far beyond the teams he played for.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
One of Football’s Biggest Stars
Whether critics love him or hate him, Sanders has become one of the NFL’s most marketable young players. His draft slide may have cost him millions in guaranteed salary, but his popularity has more than compensated for it.
The numbers make one thing clear: Shedeur Sanders is not just a football player. He is a brand, and that brand continues to generate enormous value for both himself and the NFL.
On Friday, the Giants made both quarterback Jaxson Dart and linebacker Abdul Carter available to reporters to discuss the situation that unfolded when Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a rally and Carter reacted to the gesture on social media.
Quarterback Jameis Winston, reportedly among the veterans who spoke at a Wednesday team meeting on the issue, also met with the media. The entirety of his 10-minute press conference focused on the Dart-Carter situation.
"We've grown from it, and I think that's the thing," Winston said in response to the final question asked. "Like, we're dealing with a chaotic situation that has nothing to do with our required profession. We're understanding the importance of our voice and who we're capable of impacting. And I think that is — that's what I want all my teammates to understand that. . . . It's bigger than you. It's bigger than the team itself. Like, we all got people that make decisions. But the reverence for authority, the reverence for the process of growth, has to be there. The reverence for life itself. It has to be there.
"So I think that is where we're learning as a building. We're learning, we're growing. But we're focused on winning football games, man. . . .
"We know we get paid to do. But a lot of us are opening our eyes to the influence that we do have on the whole world. And that's a beautiful thing. When you can humble yourself and realize that, man, I got impact. I can really be the change that I desire to see. And that's what I'm encouraging these guys to do."
The broader point is that, even when individuals have different views, it's important for teammates to respect that and to unite as a football team.
Dart and Carter obviously have contrasting viewpoints as to the person who has created (and fueled) much of the division the country is currently experiencing. The goal for the Giants (and for any sports team) is to find a way to come together despite who they are and what they think.
That mindset applies beyond football. Too many families have been fractured in recent years. Long-time friendships have been undermined, if not obliterated.
While it may not be easy, the best outcome is to find a way to set it aside and focus on one or more of the many things that unite us. For the Giants and any other pro football team, it's a necessity.
Time will tell whether the Giants have fully and completely resolved the situation. Carter's comments touched on the bizarre double standard that emerged this week, with many on the outside criticizing him for exercising his right to state his views while giving Dart a pass.
Both erred, in different ways. Dart (who declined to answer on Friday the specific question of whether he made a mistake) should have realized that introducing Trump would create an issue for some of his teammates. Ideally, Carter should have kept his objection to it in house.
Still, it's easy to understand why Carter spoke up. Dart's decision to introduce Trump sent a strong message as to Dart's views. Carter felt compelled to make it clear that Dart (who is, as Carter said Friday, "the face of the franchise") wasn't speaking for the Giants generally or Carter specifically.
The Philadelphia 76ers have made a hire and are now being led by a new voice in the front office. After parting ways with Daryl Morey after six seasons as the team's President of Basketball Operations, the Sixers went through a search, and decided on Cleveland Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey.
Gansey has an extensive history in the game of basketball as he has been around the game for so many years. Now is the time to get to know the new Sixers president and what he brings to the table in the City of Brotherly Love.
Life as a player
Gansey played four years of college basketball starting with St. Bonaventure for two years before transferring over to West Virginia for two more years. He made the 2006 All Big East Team with West Virginia when he averaged 16.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.9 steals while shooting 42.9% from deep. He then went undrafted, signed a deal with the Miami Heat, but toiled in the G League before playing for Eisbaren Bremerhaven in Germany. He retired from basketball in 2009.
Life in an NBA front office
Gansey caught on with the Cavaliers in the 2012-13 season as Director of Development League Operations. He then took the same position with the team's G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, in 2014-15. Gansey was then promoted to GM of the Charge before being promoted to GM of the Cavaliers in 2021-22.
Work with the Cavaliers
Obviously, the Cavs are led by President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman and he makes the final decision on things, but Gansey was part of a front office that identified undrafted talent such as Dean Wade, Craig Porter Jr., and Nae'Qwan Tomlin. Also, per Yahoo! Sports' Kevin O'Connor, Gansey pushed for the additions of Sam Merrill and Max Strus, who were both instrumental in helping Cleveland reach the Eastern Conference finals this season.
Always heard good things about Mike Gansey. He was very involved in targeting guys like Sam Merrill and Max Strus — pro personnel types of decisions. Should be a good hire for the Sixers. https://t.co/NyEAZi17W4
Obviously, Gansey has proven he has an eye for talent in a league where winning on the margins is so, so, so important. The Sixers have a top-heavy roster filled with real star talent such as Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Paul George, and emerging VJ Edgecombe, but they need somebody who can identify the moves around the margins to help Philadelphia take the next step forward in the East. It appears that Gansey is the guy who the Sixers feel comfortable enough to hand the keys to and let him find those guys.
MACAU, CHINA - MAY 29: (L-R) Song Yadong of China and Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil face off during the UFC Fight Night official weigh-ins at Galaxy International Convention Center on May 29, 2026 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
This is the live blog for Song Yadong vs. Deiveson Figueiredo, the bantamweight main event for Saturday’s UFC Macau card at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, China.
Song is currently No. 7 at 135 pounds in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, with Figueiredo close behind at No. 9.
This headlining bout presents Song (22-8-1, 2 NC) with another opportunity to prove he belongs among the elite after having mixed results against the likes of Sean O’Malley, Henry Cejudo, Petr Yan, and Cory Sandhagen in the past. Song is coming off of a loss to former UFC champion Sean O’Malley, but at 28, still has plenty of time to make a title run of his own, a run that could start with a showcase performance in his home country.
Figueiredo (25-6-1) has fought his way to a top 10 ranking since moving up a division from flyweight, where he won UFC gold twice. The 38-year-old is mired in a 1-3 slump, though like Song, his losses have come against the division’s best including Umar Nurmagomedov, Yan, and Sandhagen. It’s now or never for Figueiredo, who still hopes to fight for a title again.
Check out the Song Yadong vs. Deiveson Figueiredo live blog below.
Preamble
Well, that was a disappointing performance by Zhang Mingyang, which puts even more pressure on Song to send the fans home happy. Can he put on a dominant performance against Deiveson Figueiredo or does the wily vet still have some tricks up his sleeve?
Always tell me the odds
Per FanDuel, Song is a massive favorite at -620, with Figueiredo the underdog at +460.
Round 1
Referee Jason Herzog oversees the main event.
Song immediately takes the center of the cage. Both men staying patient to start, hardly throwing anything. Song is the first to throw punches with intent, but Figueiredo easily moves out of the way. Good body kick by Figueiredo. Not much to score at the halfway mark of Round 1.
Figueiredo ventures in and lands a crisp right across the chin. Song stuffs a couple of takedown attempts and continues to chip away with leg kicks. Song slips on a leg kick and Figueiredo quick to jump into his guard. Not much to score in this round, but Figueiredo landed the most impactful strikes in my view.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Figueiredo.
Round 2
Neither fighter letting their hands go. Song connects with a counter right. Pretty bad fight with three minutes to go in the second round.
Song catches a kick and trips Figueiredo, but the former champ scrambles out of danger. Hard straight right scores for Song. Another leg kick from Song, Figueiredo felt that one. Song stuffs another takedown and catches Figueiredo with a glancing high kick. Still not much action, but Figueiredo was definitely less busy. Late takedown attempt by Figueiredo and it proves to be disastrous as Song quickly jumps on a guillotine! Team Alpha Male special and it works, Figueiredo taps. Out of nowhere!
Official Decision
Song Yadong def. Deiveson Figueiredo via submission (guillotine choke) (R2, 4:42)
Penn State football will have a completely overhauled roster to get to know in 2026 under new head coach Matt Campbell. Following one of the most active offseasons in recent memory for Penn State with a flurry of activity in the transfer portal, fans will have a lot of catching up to do in getting to know this year's Penn State roster. Fortunately, not every face will be brand new to fans. Regardless, we will be here to give you a fresh overview of every player on the roster for the 2026 season with a series of player profiles.
From all of the returning players, a long list of new faces from the transfer portal, and incoming recruits from the Class of 2026, we will have you covered with this year's player profiles for the Penn State roster. Here is a quick look at offensive lineman Liam Horan for the 2026 season.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: West Chester, Pennsylvania
Height: 6-3
Weight: 292
Class in 2026: Redshirt Sophomore
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2024: No recruiting ranking information available
Liam Horan was not offered a scholarship out of high school in the Class of 2024 but joined the Penn State program as a walk-on player under former head coach James Franklin.
Career Stats
Liam Horan did not appear in any games during the 2024 or 2025 seasons. He redshirted the 2024 season and did not get on the field last fall with the Nittany Lions.
Depth Chart Overview
Liam Horan will once again likely be a deep reserve for the Penn State offensive line in 2026. The former walk-on player is in a crowded spot in the interior offensive line heading into the 2026 season with players like Cooper Cousins and Trevor Buhr leading the way at the guard positions and Brock Riker leading the way at center.
Random Fact
Liam Horan was part of a Malvern Prep team that went 30-5 during his four seasons. He also lettered in rugby field, and basketball.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic reportedly partnered with former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson to purchase an Italian basketball team.
The team is the professional basketball club Vanoli Cremona in Italy’s Lega Basket Serie A. Nelson is the lead investor and managing partner of the group that purchased the club. In addition to Nelson and Doncic, the ownership group also includes longtime Italian coach Valerio Bianchini and former player Rimantas Kaukėnas.
Vanoli Cremona will be relocating to Rome ahead of the 2026-27 season.
“I have dreamed about owning a team in Europe for a long time, to finally have this happen is amazing,” Doncic said in a statement, per ESPN. “Vanoli has a great history, and we are ready to take it to the next level in Rome. We have an amazing group of partners, and I really believe we can do something special for basketball in Italy and Europe.”
NBA Wants to Expand to Europe
Part of the reason, Doncic invested in Vanoli Cremona is because the NBA is looking to expand to Europe in the near future. Earlier this year, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced the league is working with FIBA to develop an NBA Europe league.
NBA Europe could begin as early as fall 2027, according to ESPN.
Rome is one of the target cities to host a team in the NBA Europe League. The ownership group reportedly submitted a bid for Vanoli Cremona to be the league’s Rome representative.
“Rome deserves world-class basketball, and we are excited to be bringing it back,” Nelson said in a statement, per ESPN. “Vanoli Cremona has a proud history, and we are committed to honoring that legacy as we build toward an exciting future in Rome. This city has been without top-flight basketball for too long. That changes now. We are bringing the resources, the expertise, and the passion to make this club a source of pride for Rome and for all Italy.”
Doncic has personal experience competing in Europe. He has represented the Slovenian national team in several international tournaments and played for Real Madrid in Spain before joining the NBA.
Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
The title match in soccer’s biggest club competition is here: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest, Hungary.
PSG is looking to win Europe’s elite competition for a second straight year, while Arsenal is bidding to become European champion for the first time on its return to the final after a 20-year wait.
Both teams are coming off winning their own domestic leagues, in France and England, respectively.
Here's the Latest ahead of the 1600 GMT kickoff:
Dembélé, Doué, Saka ... a bunch of the world’s best players are on show
Many of soccer’s superstar players will be taking the field at Puskas Arena – not least PSG forward Ousmane Dembélé, the most recent world player of the year.
Désiré Doué, the 20-year-old forward who lit up last year’s final with two goals in the record 5-0 win over Inter Milan, is still a shining light for PSG along with Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and three of Cristiano Ronaldo’s top teammates with Portugal – Vitinha, Nuno Mendes and Joao Neves.
Arsenal has England stars Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice in midfield and the striker who has just sent Sweden to the World Cup – Viktor Gyökeres.
Fans brawl in central Budapest
Groups of fans got physical late Friday in Budapest’s frequented party area, leading police to launch an investigation over disorderly conduct.
Videos on social media showed several dozen people throwing punches and kicks, driving another group down Király street in the capital’s District 7.
One fan held a burning red flare before throwing it toward the other group, which was retreating down the street. Budapest police said in a statement that the violence erupted shortly after midnight, and that it was using surveillance footage to try to identify participants.
WILLIAMSFIELD ― In a gritty, defensive battle between two Lincoln Trail Conference rivals, Biggsville West Central continued its season on Friday, May 29, beating defending state champion Ridgewood 5-1 in a Class 1A sectional title game thanks to stellar performances on both sides of the ball.
West Central jumped out to a 2-0 lead after in the first inning an RBI single from senior Lauren Winters and an RBI triple from junior Becca Hinshaw in the second.
While the offense came through for the Heat, their defense really allowed them to shine in this one. With a lead and that confidence, junior pitcher Miley Stimpson knew it was on her to go out into the circle and heave.
“Having my defense behind me really just let me calm down and go out there and deliver,” Stimpson said. “Especially when we got those extra runs later in the game, it just gave me more confidence.”
Stimpson had five strikeouts on the day and didn't allow a run through the first five innings.
Still, Heat coach Dylan Voyles knew he and his players couldn’t let off the gas, especially when matched up against a coach as talented as the Spartans.
“(Ridgewood coach Renae Leander) knows how to play against us,” Voyles said. “We’ve been playing against each other for years, and we’ve had a lot of good games against each other. Earlier in the year she played us tough, but the softball gods looked down on us kindly.”
That aforementioned game, a 14-10 West Central win back in April, saw the Heat come out blazing. While not nearly as high-scoring a contest, Voyles still knew West Central would need to tack on more runs to prevent a late-game surge from the Spartans.
Those insurance runs came in the form of back-to-back RBI hits in the fifth inning from freshman Lilly Higgins and junior Kaylee Mills, expanding the lead to 4-0.
The Spartans broke through in the bottom of the sixth, after a leadoff walk to junior MacKenzie Peck. She would be brought all the way around on a sacrifice bunt and an RBI single from freshman Monica Herreld.
However, as they had done in every situation up to that point, West Central would respond, this time with a two-out RBI single from Mills in the seventh.
Despite a two-out double from Ridgewood freshman standout Campbell Casteel (to pair with her nine strikeouts in the circle), Stimpson would induce a groundout to end the game and claim a sectional title for the Heat.
As cheers erupted and gloves flew into the air, fans from the crowd began to fill the field to congratulate the players on their victory, one that meant everything to West Central.
Now on a 28-game winning streak, West Central (33-2-1) advances to a Monday, June 1, super-sectional game in Sterling against Dakota.
“I know we celebrated out there like it was a state championship, but for us, this is everything.” Voyles said. “Nobody expects this from us, nobody knows us, and we’re trying to change that.”
The Oregon Ducks celebrate their victory over Yale with fans during the NCAA Eugene Regional Baseball Tournament at PK Park n Eugene May 29, 2026. | Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The first day of baseball at the 2026 NCAA tournament has yet to officially conclude, as three games were pushed to Saturday due to rain.
Still, there was enough baseball played to draw some early conclusions.
Here are four things we learned from the first day of action at the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament.
Georgia Tech’s offense is as advertised
Georgia Tech entered the NCAA tournament as the No. 2 overall seed, with one of the most prolific offenses in both the nation, and program history.
That offense played to form on Friday.
After falling down 2-0 early to UIC, the Yellow Jackets exploded for 17 unanswered runs, en route to a 22-5 win in their first game. Five Georgia Tech batters left the yard, including Parker Brosius, Carson Kerce, Vahn Lackey, Jarren Advincula, and Alex Hernandes, who homered three times in the win. All told, Georgia Tech tallied 22 runs on 22 hits, and every player in the starting lineup had at least one hit save one.
The one player without a hit in their starting lineup? That would be Drew Burress, who recently became the program’s all-time single-season home run leader. He’ll get his hits soon enough.
Up next for the Yellow Jackets? The winner of Saturday morning’s game between The Citadel and Oklahoma, which was pushed to Saturday morning because of weather. But this looks like a team that could make a very, very deep run thanks to this offense.
The Yellow Jackets are not alone
Georgia Tech’s offense might get the most attention today, but they were not the only lineup to put on a show Friday.
Texas, the No. 6 overall seed, poured it on against Holy Cross, racking up 21 hits in their 19-1 victory. Aiden Robbins, Anthony Pack Jr., and Jayden Duplantier all homered in the win.
Alabama, the No. 7 overall seed, exploded for 21 runs in its 21-3 victory over in-state opponent Alabama State. The Crimson Tide roped 15 hits, including home runs from Bryce Fowler, Justin Lebron — a potential top-ten pick in the July MLB Draft — Brady Neal, and Luke Vaughn. Fowler also tripled in the Crimson Tide victory. And while this was a 3-2 game after three innings, Alabama broke it open with a six-spot in the fourth inning, followed by three more runs in the fifth and another six spot in the sixth.
And how about Oregon? Many believed that the Selection Committee did not do the No. 11-overall seed any favors, putting them in a region with Oregon State and Washington State, as well as Yale, which meant they would likely face 2025 All-American Jake Ohman on Friday. But that is exactly who the Ducks faced, and Oregon chased him with five runs in the first four innings, and put a big crooked number up on the board in the eighth when they pushed eight runs across the plate. The final score in Eugene? Oregon 14, Yale 2. Designated Hitter Naulivou Lauaki homered in the win.
Note: At the time of publication, Georgia is winning 18-1 against Long Island, so we can slot the Bulldogs into this category as well. While that game has yet to go final, Georgia has already hit nine home runs in this game, including two from Brennan Hudson and two more from Ryan Wynn.
No. 4 seeds came to play
In the regionals format, the 64 teams in the field are divided into 16 double-elimination tournaments, with each of those four teams seeded No. 1 through No. 4 in the regional. That set up 16 No. 1 vs. No. 4 games for Friday, with each of those games featured one of the top 16 teams in the nation as ranked by the Selection Committee.
While we are still waiting on the results of one of those games — the Georgia vs. Long Island contest, which was pushed to Saturday due to weather — four of those No. 4 seeds delivered upsets on Friday.
St. John’s knocked off Florida State by a final score of 6-5, while Little Rock knocked off Southern Miss by a final score of 7-4. But those upsets pale in comparison to the other two. First was Milwaukee over Auburn, as the Panthers from the Horizon League took an early 10-0 lead over the Tigers (the No. 4 overall seed) and held on for a 13-8 victory. That win saw Auburn join a rather small list, as the Tigers became just the sixth top four national seed in NCAA tournament history to lose a regional opener, along with Alabama (No. 3, 2002), Georgia Tech (No. 3, 2003), Florida State (No. 4, 2008), Baylor (No. 4, 2012), Florida (No. 2, 2014), and North Carolina (No. 2, 2017).
Hours later, UCLA joined that list. The Bruins, who entered the tournament as the top-ranked team in the nation, lost to Saint Mary’s by a final score of 3-2. That dropped UCLA (who went wire-to-wire as the No. 1 team in the nation according to D1Baseball this season) into today’s elimination game and made the Bruins the first No. 1 overall seed to lose their regional opener.
Jacksonville State made its case
When the Field of 64 was announced on Selection Monday, many were surprised to see the Jaguars on the No. 3 line. Jacksonville State finished the year with a 46-13 record out of Conference USA, which was good for the 25th-best RPI in the nation. Perhaps it was the schedule, ranked 108th in the nation, that saw the Committee drop them down to a No. 3 line instead of slotting them in as a No. 2.
So that meant a meeting with the No. 2 team in the Hattiesburg regional on Friday, in Virginia.
Jacksonville State pushed a pair of runs across the dish in the second, two more in the third, and then a five-run fifth inning powered the Jaguars to a 15-7 win. Caleb Johnson went 3-for-6 in the win with a home run and three RBI, while Brady Thomas went 3-for-5 with a double and three more RBI.
And with Southern Miss losing to Little Rock, that means that Jacksonville State has a Saturday date with the No. 4 seed in the regional, with a spot in the super regionals on the line.
Mathew Collins, a son of famous musician Phil Collins, is reportedly set for a move to German third division club 1860 Munich.
The Bild paper said on Saturday that Collins is to have a training trial soon at the club before a possible signing.
The 21-year-old played at Austrian second division side Austria Salzburg in the past season but only featured in five matches.
The Munich club is preparing for the new season amid big financial uncertainty.
They reportedly need €2.7 million ($3.15 million) by July 3 to get a new licence for the third tier. If they don't come up with the funds the former Bundesliga side face a drop into the fourth division.
Phil Collins, 75, is the former drummer and frontman of rock band Genesis. He also had a vastly successful solo career. Collins has won an Oscar, several Grammy Awards and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
This weekend could be a big recruiting weekend for the Auburn Tigers.
One of the many prospects on the plains will be 2027 four-star linebacker Isaac McNeil. It is a last chance for Auburn to make a great impression on the in-state prospect, as he is expected to make his choice on June 2, according to Chad Simmons of Rivals. McNeil is also considering Florida, Georgia, and LSU.
According to Simmons, Auburn has made McNeil feel like a high priority. Also, defensive coordinator DJ Durkin and the defensive coaches have been aggressive in recruiting McNeil. The competition is great, though, for the Tigers and the other teams pursuing him.
McNeil is from Mobile, Alabama, where he plays for Vigor High School. The team had a successful 2025 season, compiling a 12-3 record that ended with a loss to Moody in the AHSAA 5A State Championship Game. McNeil was second on the team with 92 tackles and had 16 tackles for loss. He also has shown an ability to put pressure on the quarterback with nine sacks and nine hurries. McNeil also made an impact on offense, scoring four rushing touchdowns. He is rated as the No. 2 player in Alabama and the No. 4 linebacker nationally for 2027 by 247Sports.
A strength for the current Auburn team is the linebackers position, but they will need to replenish that talent in the future. McNeil would be an important addition for future teams. Auburn has only one linebacker committed for the 2027 class, three-star Kareem Palmer.
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Benitez would appreciate Italy call, verdict on Napoli and Inter
Rafa Benitez admits he’d ‘like’ to be the new Italy coach, feels Max Allegri is the right man to replace Antonio Conte at Napoli, and was ‘surprised’ by Cristian Chivu’s Inter.
The Spaniard has history in Italy with brief experiences at Inter and Napoli, most recently in 2015, before moving on to Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Everton, Celta Vigo and Panathinaikos.
Benitez open to Italy job
ATHENS, GREECE – JANUARY 29: Panathinaikos coach Rafa Benitez during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Panathinaikos FC and AS Roma at Spyros Louis on January 29, 2026 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)
Considering the Azzurri are looking around at options including Pep Guardiola, would Benitez like to receive a call from the Italian Federation?
“Well, I am working on improving my Italian…” he smiled.
“It is intriguing, the idea of becoming a national team coach. So would I like it? Yes.”
NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 06: Massimiliano Allegri AC Milan greets Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach before the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 06, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Looking at his former Serie A clubs, Napoli have parted company with Conte after two years, and look set to pick up Allegri after his dismissal by Milan.
Knowing Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis well, Benitez assures he is not surprised by this turn of events.
“De Laurentiis is very smart, he knows Allegri has the right experience. It’s not easy finding someone of the same level as Conte, and he found him.”
Inter won the Scudetto and Coppa Italia Double this season in the debut campaign of new coach Chivu, who previously had only a brief spell on the Parma bench.
Considering he was part of the 2010 Treble squad that Benitez inherited from Jose Mourinho, was the defender always destined for greatness?
“He was intelligent when he was my player, but at the start I really wouldn’t have seen him becoming a coach. But being intelligent, and with a strong team, it’s easier,” replied Benitez.
“If you try to invent something new, it becomes more complicated, but you win titles with a competitive squad and an intelligent coach.”
Next Liverpool manager: The favourites to replace Arne Slot
Liverpool on the hunt for their next manager after announcing on Friday that Arne Slot has been sacked as head coach.
The Dutchman is gone just one year after leading the Reds to Premier League glory and the 20th top-flight title in the club’s history.
Liverpool say that “change is necessary” following a disappointing defence of their crown which saw them finish fifth in the table and without a trophy.
According to one major bookmaker, Andoni Iraola is the unbackable favourite to replace Slot in the hot seat after leaving Bournemouth at the end of last season.
The Basque native has been courted by both Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen following a hugely impressive spell with the Cherries, guiding the club to their highest-ever league finish and Europe for the first time in their history.
The distant second-favourite to take the reins is Sebastian Hoeness, who is currently managing Stuttgart. The German coach led the Bundesliga club to second place in his first season, won the DFB Pokal in his second, and reached the final again this year.
Pierre Sage is just behind Hoeness with odds of 10/1 after leading RC Lens to glory in the Coupe de France, as well as a second-placed finish behind Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Luis Enrique also features highly in the odds, but he is unlikely to swap Paris for Anfield. Oliver Glasner is a more likely candidate after leaving Crystal Palace, having guided the London club to three trophies in the last two seasons.
Steven Gerrard has been given odds of 14/1 to get the job, although it feels like that should be much longer after his failure at Aston Villa.
Don’t count on Jurgen Klopp making a fairytale return to Liverpool either; he is 20/1 to replace Slot, with his odds lengthening by the minute.
Iraola’s appointment would make complete sense as he is arguably the best free agent available at this moment after Xabi Alonso signed for Chelsea earlier this month. Other top-class coaches may become available after the FIFA World Club, but that robs the club of valuable time to plan ahead of next season.
Next Liverpool manager odds: The favourites to replace Slot
Juventus defender Holm forced to withdraw from Sweden 2026 World Cup squad
Juventus defender Emil Holm will be forced to watch the 2026 World Cup from home, as an injury has forced him to withdraw from the Sweden national team squad ahead of the tournament in North America.
Holm misses 2026 World Cup through injury and returns to Juventus
Holm, who joined Juventus on loan with an option to buy from Bologna in January, was initially selected in Graham Potter’s 26-man squad, but has since withdrawn with a muscular injury, which will keep him sidelined for several weeks.
Sweden have confirmed that Herman Johansson has been called into the squad to replace Holm, and that Sebastian Nanasi has been promoted to the standby list for the 2026 World Cup.
Emil Holm poses alongside Marco Ottolini (left) and Damien Comolli (right).
“Juventus defender Emil Holm has suffered a muscle injury that is expected to keep him out of opportunities to play for several weeks,” the Swedish FA confirmed in a statement.
“Given the assessment, Emil Holm will leave the World Cup squad for continued rehabilitation and thus miss this summer’s championship.”
Waldemar Anton: Man United eye Borussia Dortmund’s “quiet leader”
Manchester United are interested in a surprise move for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Waldemar Anton, according to a new report from Germany.
“The Quiet Leader”
Signed from VfB Stuttgart in 2024, Anton has brought stability and solidity to Dortmund’s backline, making 44 appearances in all competitions this season.
A dependable defender who is also capable of playing at right-back, the Germany international – born in Uzbekistan – has notched three goals. He possesses an imposing 6’2″ frame, making him a force to be reckoned with in duels, but retains surprisingly good mobility for a player of that size.
Perhaps his most important quality is his presence in the dressing room, however, with Dortmund boss Niko Kovac describing him as a “quiet leader” at the Signal Iduna Park.
“Waldi is a leader – a quiet leader,” the Croatian tactician said. “Not someone who seeks the limelight, but someone who does his job behind the scenes, both internally and on the pitch. He’s a true professional through and through!”
Long-term stalwart Julian Brandt has left Die Schwarzgelben after seven years – and Anton is “set to be handed a ‘third captain’ role at the German club,” according to BILD (as relayed by Sport Witness).
United in the hunt
The German outlet claims United are eyeing a summer swoop for Anton, with talks already held to assess a deal.
The Red Devils are not alone in their admiration, however, with Premier League rivals Aston Villa also expressing interest, while Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are another suitor.
The decision to extend Harry Maguire’s contract was thought to have eased the pressure to sign a centre-back this summer. Reinforcements in midfield and on the left-hand side of the pitch are understood to be bigger priorities.
Anton possesses an excellent injury record, having missed just 24 games for club and country across the last nine years. By comparison, it has been 26 matches since De Ligt’s last appearance.
Furthermore, the impending loss of Casemiro, a hugely influential figure in Michael Carrick’s squad, will increase the need for more leaders at Old Trafford.
Final Thoughts
While Anton’s age – he will turn 30 in July – is not in line with INEOS’ recruitment model, the intangibles the German offers, both on and off the pitch, may be enough for them to make an exception to the rule. If a cheap deal can be struck with Dortmund, United may add a new defensive lynchpin to Carrick’s unstable backline.
Some departures are easier to replace than others. Players come and go every offseason. Front offices prepare for that reality. Coaches leave, too, but every now and then, an organization loses someone whose influence extends far beyond a job title. That's what happened when Jeff Stoutland's 13-year run with the Philadelphia Eagles came to an end.
It was one of the most surprising developments of the offseason. Stoutland had survived two coaching changes. He had helped develop countless offensive linemen. He had become as closely associated with Eagles football as almost any assistant coach in franchise history, but he left early during the 2026 offseason. Everyone knew replacing him was never going to be easy.
Bill Barnwell questions whether the Eagles can replace Jeff Stoutland
Barnwell's argument centers on a fairly simple premise. Stoutland wasn't just another position coach. During his time in Philadelphia, he helped develop Jordan Mailata from a rugby player into one of football's premier left tackles. He played a major role in the growth of Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, and several others. His fingerprints are all over one of the NFL's most respected offensive line cultures.
Barnwell also raised concerns about the current state of the unit. Lane Johnson is now 36 years old. Philadelphia's depth isn't quite as proven as it has been in years past. While the Eagles still possess one of the league's best starting offensive lines on paper, Barnwell believes they could eventually look back and wonder why they allowed one of football's premier position coaches to walk away.
"Few positional coaches are more known and beloved locally than Stoutland, who joined the Eagles as part of the Chip Kelly experience in 2013 and stuck around after Kelly was fired. The line wasn't as effective last season, owing in part to injuries and in part to a scheme that didn't have many answers when the line wasn't dominating. It was no surprise when the Eagles fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, but they weren't able to smooth things over with Stoutland, who was disenfranchised by late-season changes to the offense."
It's a fair concern. The problem with replacing legends is that comparisons are unavoidable. Whoever followed Stoutland was always going to be viewed through that lens. The Eagles, however, appear far less concerned than outside observers. Chris Kuper wasn't a panic hire. He wasn't someone Philadelphia stumbled into after exhausting other options.
Fangio even stated he has the "utmost confidence" that Kuper will succeed in Philadelphia. Mannion has been equally complimentary. Having worked with Kuper previously with the Minnesota Vikings, the Eagles' offensive coordinator repeatedly described him as a detail-oriented teacher, a strong communicator, and someone capable of connecting with a veteran offensive line room.
Coach Kuper is inheriting a group that includes respected veterans like Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, and Landon Dickerson. None of that guarantees success, of course. He enjoyed mixed results while serving in the same role for the Vikings. Barnwell is correct about one thing. Replacing Jeff Stoutland represents one of the biggest unknowns surrounding the Eagles entering the 2026 season. Coaches of his stature don't come along often. Still, Philadelphia didn't make this decision blindly. The Eagles trust their evaluation. They valued the endorsement from voices that they respect.
The question isn't whether Chris Kuper is Jeff Stoutland. Nobody is. The real question is whether Kuper can become the next outstanding steward of a tradition Stoutland helped build. The Eagles clearly believe the answer to that question is 'yes.'
Jayden Maiava did not get due credit for the season he had as a first-year starter. The talent is there, but more than that, one big underrated trait for Maiava is his confidence in throwing deep. Last season, he had weapons that gave him great trust in his game. This season with his new roster, he will have to sustain that same confidence to keep the train rolling.
In a recent article, analyst Jordan Reid broke down what makes Maiava special. Here is what he had to say on Maiava's strengths:
"Maiava completed his first full year as a starter in 2025 with 3,711 passing yards, 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He is a composed passer who is a perfect fit in Lincoln Riley's adaptable scheme. His best moments come when stretching defenses vertically, as he consistently throws with excellent touch. His 37 completions on passes of 20 or more air yards led the FBS; he excels when able to layer throws downfield. Maiava is also a quick decision-maker who gets the ball out of his hand with confidence."
The USC Trojans' offense last season was an explosive offense, mostly because of Jayden Maiava. He knew exactly how to get the ball out to his best playmakers, and he did not shy away from giving them every opportunity to make plays. This season, for the Trojans' offense to have the same success, he needs to remain the gunslinger he is and continue taking shots downfield. That is when he and the Trojans' offense are at its best.
Wigan Warriors retained the Women's Challenge Cup as they scored 10 tries to thrash rivals St Helens in a clinical performance at Wembley.
Denis Betts' side reigned supreme in a 42-6 victory one year ago, but this was an even better performance as they took control through Georgia Wilson's early try and never looked back.
Eva Hunter scored two tries to further extend their lead, with Beri Salihi and Anna Davies also touching down before Luci McColm spared St Helens' blushes just before the half-time hooter.
Davies dotted down inside the first minute of the second half, while Grace Banks and Remi Wilton got on the scoreboard and Hunter added another brace of tries to bring her tally up to four on an afternoon to forget for St Helens.
Wigan's win comes shortly before their counterparts take on Hull KR in the men's final later on Saturday.
Since 2023, the men's and women's finals have taken place on the same day at Wembley - but no one side has ever won both finals.
Inside the opening six minutes, Wigan were ahead courtesy of a neat and tidy set as they worked the ball wide to Wilson, who duly crossed over.
Such was their clinical start that Wigan's second try came from their second attack and was even better, as Jenna Foubister teed up Hunter, who evaded Paige Travis to run in with ease.
Hunter's stunning start continued with a second try just minutes later. She raced in again down the left wing to put Wigan in control, this time outpacing the St Helens defenders after exploiting a gap in the line.
A long afternoon continued for St Helens as Foubister's high lateral pass to Ellise Derbyshire was played quickly to Salihi, who did well to keep control of the ball before dotting down.
Wigan rounded off the half with an impressive score, as Davies dived down at the right-hand corner and successfully managed to do so without going into touch by a matter of millimetres.
St Helens finally hit back as McColm showed great strength to touch down just before half-time.
The first half was as chastening for Saints as it was in 2025's cup final defeat by Wigan, with Izzy Rowe's final conversion attempt of the opening 40, which dipped down and off the crossbar, the only blot on her copybook in an otherwise excellent first period with the boot.
Wigan virtually put themselves out of sight just 44 seconds into the second half as Davies ran in past a depleted St Helens defence, before Grace Banks outpaced the St Helens defence again as the Warriors threatened the 40-point mark with half an hour remaining.
Hunter battered her way through to ground the ball for a sensational hat-trick with 20 minutes still to play and showed great skill to run in for her second of the half and fourth of the afternoon.
But Wigan did not let off despite their bumper score, as Wilton added their 10th try of the afternoon soon after to put the gloss on a stunning performance.
Wigan performance shows they have changed the game
Wigan Warriors won their second consecutive Challenge Cup final with a comprehensive victory over St Helens at Wembley Stadium [SWPix]
The late-May heatwave continued into Saturday but the conditions did not slow down Wigan, who turned up the heat from minute one and never looked in doubt of retaining their crown.
Betts' side were once again sublime with the ball and dominated the match, leaving St Helens with very little to do but watch them race in time and again.
Yet it was not just Wigan's brilliance that was the story of the game - St Helens were simply outmatched.
Saints had won this competition four times in a row leading up to Wigan's first-ever win in a final last year, yet that era has ended with a resounding thud.
Wigan dominated possession but when Saints did have a rare spell with the ball, they were slow to pass and move and struggled for shape to give them options.
While Wigan seemed unfazed by the heat on the field, Saints were uncharacteristically placid and struggled for much in the way of attack.
McColm's try on the verge of half-time was the outlier for St Helens, yet it was their defence that was their undoing.
Wigan carved them open with ease, as Hunter and Davies played havoc with their defence either side of the break.
If 2025's thrashing of Saints and subsequent treble was Wigan announcing themselves in the women's game, this clinical performance on Saturday was a marker that the game has changed.
Last summer was a turbulent one for Newcastle, particularly without an executive structure in place.
However, boss Eddie Howe believed the club would be in a position to make smarter and quicker decisions - in and out - following the appointments of sporting director Ross Wilson and chief executive David Hopkinson earlier this season.
Gordon's situation felt the first real test.
It was clear the forward was the likeliest of Newcastle's key players to depart after he was left on the bench for each of the final four games of the season.
But would this turn into a situation which played out in public and dragged on like the Alexander Isak saga to Liverpool last summer? Not at all.
Progress on this particular transfer moved quickly in private.
Barcelona had a prior interest, but the club's formal talks with Newcastle only emerged publicly on Wednesday morning. By the evening, an agreement had been reached.
It feels like a rare big-money transfer where all three parties end up being relatively satisfied.
Barcelona land a top target before the window even formally opens, while Newcastle secure their second biggest ever transfer fee, and Gordon gets a dream move.
Newcastle ideally do not want to lose key players like Gordon, but the club simply have to get better at becoming more strategic traders and recognising when is the right time to sell.
Given the impressive Champions League campaign Gordon enjoyed, it felt like the opportune moment.
Newcastle are still likely to do further trading this summer as part of an extensive rebuild, but this first key sale feels significant in enabling the club to reinvest.
Factoring in potential departures, they could end up being in the market for a goalkeeper, full-back, midfielder and multiple forwards this summer.
Newcastle did not quite get it right when they brought in a similar number of players last year after losing out on some ambitious top targets.
So this window has to be different if the club are to bounce back following a disappointing 12th-placed finish in the Premier League.
Arne Slot spent two seasons as Liverpool head coach [Getty Images]
It was just over two weeks ago when Arne Slot told reporters at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre that he had "every reason to believe" he would be the Liverpool manager next season.
Slot was a major part of planning for next season and, at various times over the past few months, spoke about the importance of the summer ahead for Liverpool as they continue their transition, following a record spend of £415m in the same period last season.
So when the Dutchman was informed on Saturday morning by Liverpool, after a decision made by sporting director Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards, chief executive of owners FSG, that he was to be sacked, it was a shock to Slot.
His contract was set to expire next summer.
As early as yesterday, Slot's representatives believed there was no change in the support shown by Liverpool over the course of what the 47-year-old described to BBC Sport in February as the "toughest season" he has had.
A campaign that started with the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and saw Liverpool engulfed with injuries ended with the team losing 19 games across all competitions.
Add in the regular occurrence of boos from supporters at Anfield and the ugly breakdown of his relationship with Mohamed Salah and you can see why Slot and Liverpool were truly pushed to the limits.
Liverpool belive that, having had a chance to assess the situation now the season is over, the team must evolve again.
Major signings were made last summer with Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Giovanni Leoni joining and more are planned this summer, with Jeremy Jacquet, already confirmed in a £60m deal from Rennes.
Fundamentally, the feeling is that the next phase demands a front-foot, aggressive and urgent style of football, and that Slot is not the man for that.
Liverpool comfortably won the Premier League by 10 points under Arne Slot in 2024-25 [Getty Images]
That much was clear as the season went on and when Salah called out Slot's style of play indirectly in a social media post earlier this month, it was a clear attack on his manager's leadership.
There were also question marks over whether the players truly believed in Slot's methods.
One club source, who was also at Liverpool during Jurgen Klopp's tenure said: "Arne's a great person but you always felt he lacked that authority Jurgen had and that became more evident when things weren't going well on the pitch."
The departure of veterans Salah, Andy Robertson and now Ibrahima Konate is telling too.
Slot was never going to be Klopp but he won the Premier League title at the first time of asking and deserves immense credit for that
For that alone, he will be a part of Liverpool's illustrious history.
Questions must also be asked about Liverpool's hierarchy because, if they had made this decision a few weeks earlier, then one of their own in Xabi Alonso would have been available and such a decision would have had the blessing of plenty of Liverpool supporters.
Alonso, of course, joined Chelsea as manager on a four-year deal.
The understanding is that FSG initially backed Slot next season to rebuild the supporter faith that has waned considerably during last season's struggles.
But, as the season concluded, they believed that delaying the decision which looked increasingly inevitable would be unfair on the squad and damaging to preparations for next season.
It was a decision made with enormous reluctance with Slot becoming the first Liverpool manager to be sacked despite winning the league - Kenny Dalglish was sacked in 2011-12 but that was his second stint as Liverpool.
Andoni Iraola - who was appointed by Hughes at Bournemouth - is the leading candidate and contact has already been made.
For Slot, there is no bad blood with Liverpool but he is of the belief that he has been dealt a tough card with the situation this past season. With perspective, if you were to switch his two seasons around - one where Liverpool win the title and one where they qualify for the Champions League - then he would be hailed as a genius.
But modern day football is brutal and Liverpool have acted in a manner that is not usual with their tradition. This is a club firmly in transition and sadly for Slot, Liverpool want a new man to manage that transition.
Ancelotti names Brazil line-up for friendly against Panama
Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the Brazil national team lineup for the friendly against Panama during a press conference held this Saturday (30) at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro. In the match scheduled for 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), the Seleção will take the field at the Maracanã with: Alisson; Wesley, Bremer, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Raphinha and Vini Jr.
The match will mark the Seleção’s farewell in Brazil before traveling to New Jersey, on the east coast of the United States, for the World Cup.
“An important match for us to say goodbye to our fans and our stadium. Tomorrow everyone will play,” commented the Italian coach.
Carlo Ancelotti during a press conference with the national team at Granja ComaryCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF
This morning, he will lead the final training session at Granja Comary. In the afternoon, the delegation will travel to Rio de Janeiro to face Panama on Sunday. According to Ancelotti, the “preparation has been very good.”
“Day to day, there is happiness. I’m happy to be here preparing for a World Cup, with a strong team, serious and professional players. So far, the preparation has been very good. We have time to prepare well. The atmosphere is good, beautiful, clean, lively. It’s a great opportunity for all of us to do something important for this country,” he said.
Carlo Ancelotti announced Brazil’s lineup for the friendly against Panama during a press conference at Granja ComaryCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF
Refereeing at the World Cup
On Friday (29), the Seleção delegation attended a talk led by CBF Refereeing Commission president Rodrigo Cintra, who explained changes to VAR protocols, substitutions, and ball restarts, among other things. Ancelotti approved of the new measures.
“What FIFA is establishing as a new rule is good for football. It prevents time-wasting and simulation. Yesterday we spoke with the CBF refereeing group, which explained all the rules; they are very good for keeping the game flowing. For us, that is important,” he said.
Richard Hughes makes irresistible contract offer to Andoni Iraola
Arne Slot is OUT as Liverpool head coach.
Liverpool decision-makers had been steadfast in their messaging about Slot's future up to now.
The Dutchman, 47, agreed a contract until 2027 and up until the moments before his departure the club looked set to honour it.
But Slot could not survive a poor sophomore season.
Arne Slot mounts poor title defence
He got off to a dream start as Liverpool head coach after his signing was okayed by sporting director Richard Hughes. The Anfield club won the 2024/25 Premier League title at a canter.
And after a summer spend of £450m it looked certain that Slot would reign for a long time on Merseyside. But the 2025/26 season was anything but straightforward. Liverpool's style of play degraded badly and results soon followed.
There were two domestic cup humiliations - against Crystal Palace and Manchester City - while Paris Saint-Germain took Liverpool apart in the Champions League.
And far from mounting a title defence Liverpool slipped to fifth place - only confirming their place in next season's Champions League on the final day of the season.
Slot could not survive an end-of-season review by Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes - with the axe swinging on Liverpool's title-winning head coach.
Andoni Iraola to usher in new era
Focus immediately turns to which manager can come to replace the former Feyenoord boss. And the early accounts show that Andoni Iraola will be the man to step into the breach.
Iraola, 43, is leaving Bournemouth after three successful seasons in charge. The Spaniard has worked wonders in every campaign while having to deal with a large turnover of his best players.
He has kept the Cherries competitive - and has led them into Europe for the first time ever.
Now Nicolo Schira is claiming that Richard Hughes has slid an offer across Iraola's desk - offering him terms until 2029.
"Liverpool have offered a contract until 2029 to Andoni Iraola, who is LFC’s main target as new manager," he writes on X.
He headhunted the former Rayo Vallecano supremo back in 2023 - convincing Bournemouth club owner Bill Foley that Iraola was the man to lead the south coast club forward.
That appointment has more than paid off - with Bournemouth saddened by the head coach's decision to depart this summer. He has already knocked back interest from AC Milan - leaving him free to take over at Anfield.
Pierre Sage - who worked wonders at RC Lens last season - as well as Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness are also names in the frame.
But we can expect events to move quickly and for Liverpool to have Iraola installed as head coach before preseason begins.
🤔 They’ll destroy them: this Champions League prediction could be way off!
Patrice Evra does not seem to give Arsenal much of a chance ahead of the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. "My favorite for this game is PSG," he said in an interview with 'GOAL'.
So far, so good. All in all, a large part of the football world is likely expecting the defending champions to win. But Evra goes one step further: "If PSG have all their players fit and available – if Ousmane Dembélé and the others are ready – then they will destroy Arsenal."
The Frenchman’s very specific warning is this: if Arsenal sit back in defense, PSG will "put five goals past them."
The bizarre thing about this prediction is that, if it comes true, the Gunners would have conceded almost as many goals in a single match as they had in all their previous Champions League games combined. In a total of 14 matches, goalkeeper David Raya has only had to pick the ball out of his net six times. On no fewer than nine occasions, the Spaniard and his teammates also kept a clean sheet.
So despite all of PSG’s quality, it seems virtually impossible for them to put five past this North London defensive fortress (just 27 goals conceded in 38 Premier League games) in 90 minutes.
Then again, no one would have expected Paris to beat Inter 5-0 last year either...
It’s been a bit of an up-and-down start to the season for Mets prospect Ryan Clifford, but the lefty has been showing off his power over the past few weeks in Syracuse.
Clifford was able to do so again in Friday night’s extra-inning loss to Rochester.
With Syracuse leading 6-1 in the top of the third, the slugger stepped to the plate and lifted a third-pitch fastball up in the zone to deep right-center for a solo shot.
That accounted for Syracuse’s seventh run of the third inning.
It also marked Clifford's team-leading 12th home run of the season, and his seventh during the month of May.
He's gone deep on back-to-back nights, and five times over his last nine games.
Clifford went hitless across his other four at-bats on the night, but was sure to make his presence felt in the middle of things with the towering blast.
The 22-year-old also has a triple, four doubles, and 17 RBI across 25 May games.
While the game-changing power has certainly been there, the young slugger is still hitting just .218 with a .294 OBP and a 35.7 percent strikeout rate through 53 games this season.
The noise around a call-up has been there from the fans of late, but Clifford will likely need to show the Mets a bit more at the plate before they decide to give him a shot.
The "Tarps Off" movement is taking MLB by storm. On Friday in Tampa Bay, the Rays got into the action while bringing a franchise legend into the mix.
Brett Phillips, who was crucial to Tampa Bay's World Series run in 2020, took his shirt off and got hyped alongside the Rays faithful during the bottom of the eighth inning. The Rays led the Los Angeles Angels 8-5 at the time and eventually won by that same score.
It was an electric scene at The Trop. The Rays certainly have reason to party, as they're 35-19 and atop the AL East. They've gotten off to that hot start despite ranking 24th in payroll, per Spotrac, in typical Rays fashion.
The Rays face the Angels again Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET. We'll see if Phillips, who the Rays hired as a brand engagement executive in February, has another memorable celebration up his sleeve.
Three-time W Series champion and Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit Jamie Chadwick believes George Russell's untimely retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix likely saved Mercedes from bitter intra-team fallout.
Russell and his team-mate Kimi Antonelli had been battling for the lead for 30 laps before the Briton was forced to retire from the race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 Show, Chadwick suggested the wheel-to-wheel action was on the verge of crossing the line.
"I would have been interested to see if it got to the line," she explained. "I think they were a few laps away from that ending in tears. So, I don't know if George's engine failure came at a good time for Mercedes in terms of intra-team politics.
"But in terms of the battle we saw on track, I think we were going to expect that given what we saw in a sprint race. With the new regulations, the way that they can follow closely and can't really get away from each other, I think Kimi got a little bit of a gap, but then made the mistake into Turn 10, just means they're constantly fighting each other.
"And this track in itself doesn't make it easy to make passes. So whenever Kimi was going for it, he was having to get pretty close to his team-mate George. I have not seen racing like that. We saw it a bit with the Ferraris, but for the lead of the race, in a long time."
Arriving in Canada on the back of three consecutive grand prix victories, and claiming his fourth in Montreal, Antonelli has firmly established himself as the man to beat. Despite downplaying his title ambitions in the media, Chadwick argued that his driving shows a different mindset.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
"I feel like George pulled it out when he needed to in those last laps of SQ3 and Q3. But the whole weekend, to be honest, Kimi was looking, to me, slightly stronger and particularly in the race. I think it would have been interesting if he hadn't made that mistake in Turn 10. Could he have got his head down, got gone?
"I think the hot-headedness of Kimi is what's giving him that tenth of a second in a way, especially when he was behind George, and he was chasing him. You could see he had the bit between his teeth. He had that extra hunger, extra motivation to try to get on par with his team-mate.
"And I think that tenth of a second, as you say, or that hunger, has come from the fact that he came off the back of winning three races. And his confidence has just grown. He keeps saying he's not thinking about the championship, but 100% he's now a championship leader with a big advantage. He's thinking of it as 'No, I don't care that I've got an experienced team-mate. I have every bit of right to be ahead of you today.' And that's how he's driving."
‘I Love You, Sir’ — Donald Trump Reveals Giants QB Jaxson Dart’s Message to the President Before Introducing Him
One of the biggest stories in the NFL this offseason has been the drama in the New York Giants’ locker room. An appearance by potential franchise quarterback Jaxson Dart, who introduced President Donald Trump, paved the way for backlash from his teammates.
Abdul Carter was the most outspoken, leading to other reported conversations and dialogue within the team. Unfortunately, just as it looked like the team was moving on from the incident, the 47th President of the country made an interesting revelation about the young QB.
Donald Trump Reveals Conversation With Jaxson Dart
The entire situation came about after Dart was the one tasked with introducing Trump at a rally in New York. Immediately afterward, the former first-round pick drew backlash from the NFL world, and particularly, some members of his own locker room.
As a result, there were genuine doubts about how the season would progress for a young roster with a new head coach. Reports of locker-room meetings and dialogue have been circulating as OTAs have begun.
Dart, too, addressed the entire ordeal to the media, claiming, ”The president position has always been a position that I have a lot of respect for, regardless of political affiliation, regardless of political party. My intentions were just that.”
However, he did admit to some foresight, or lack thereof, for the situation. “I also understand that I am the quarterback of the New York Giants, and that involves a lot of responsibility. It’s under a limelight, under a microscope, and there’s a lot that comes with that. And it’s been something that I’ve embraced.”
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With Carter and veteran Jameis Winston also taking on a team-first approach, it looked like the matter was quietening down. But during his latest interview, Trump spoke at length about the 23-year-old.
Giving him some hefty praise, he said, “I wish I looked just like Jaxson. Is he a male model, or what? He’s a handsome guy, a beautiful guy, you know, a conservative guy. He said, ‘I love you, sir.’ So when Jaxson gets harassed a little bit, he also gets loved more because we have a lot more people than they do.”
It remains to be seen whether the President’s latest comments spark further controversy for the youngster. But an already tense offseason for the Giants hasn’t been helped by the entire ordeal.
As he tries to embrace the leadership role on the team while managing his young career, the entire situation with Trump has cast an even larger spotlight on Dart.
George Kittle is open to the NFL adding an 18th regular-season game, but only if players get an extra bye week to help them handle the longer schedule.
The San Francisco 49ers star is not pretending the league’s financial thinking is hard to understand. More games mean more TV windows, more money, and more ways for the NFL to grow its audience.
His issue is the physical toll. If the league wants another week of football, Kittle feels players deserve more recovery built into the schedule.
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George Kittle says San Francisco 49ers players need another bye before NFL adds 18th game
Speaking to Front Office Sports, Kittle explained the condition that would make an 18-game regular season easier for players to accept.
“You got to have an extra bye regardless. This season is too long as it is. I think 16 games was perfect,” Kittle said.
He added, “They add an extra game for more TV stuff, which, hey I get it makes everyone more money. If you’re gonna add an 18th game you gotta add an extra bye.”
That answer gets to the core of the player argument. Kittle understands why owners would want the extra game, but he is not interested in pretending the current 17-game structure is easy on bodies.
An additional bye would not erase the toll of another game, but it would at least give players one more built-in recovery window during a season that already stretches deep into winter.
George Kittle knows NFL’s 18-game plan still needs player protection to move forward
The 18-game conversation has been building for years because the league has already moved from 16 to 17 regular-season games and continues to grow its media and international schedule.
A common idea would be reducing the preseason again while adding another regular-season game, but that still leaves players absorbing more meaningful contact.
That is why any serious push has to go through the NFLPA. The league can see the business upside, but players will ask for rest, salary adjustments, and better protection before agreeing to another game.
Kittle’s stance fits that tension perfectly. He is not shutting down the idea completely, but he is making it clear that the NFL cannot simply add revenue without adding recovery.
For him, the condition is simple. If the league wants Week 18 to become a real game, players need another bye to survive the season properly.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54) speaks to media after practice during OTAs at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 29, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
In October of 2024, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill signed a four-year, $97 million contract that made him one of the highest-paid defensive tackles in football. He was at the top of his game, coming off an impressive 2023 season, and was still wreaking havoc early in 2024.
But just over a month after putting pen to paper, McNeill suffered a torn ACL. It cost him the final three games of the 2024 season, a playoff push, and the first seven games of 2025.
When he returned to the field, McNeill didn’t look like himself. After averaging 3.2 pressure per game in 2024, he managed just 2.3 last season. In 10 games, he managed just 14 tackles, two tackles for loss, and a single sack. By his own admission, it wasn’t up to his standard.
The frustrating part for McNeill was that while he felt he was in the right mental spot, the body and mind were just not aligned like they needed to be.
“It’s just how the body works. It takes time for stuff to come back a little bit,” McNeill said on Friday. “Some stuff was just not there, no matter how hard I tried to do certain stuff, it just wasn’t there yet.”
This offseason, McNeill’s focus is the same as it was going into his breakout 2023 season. You may remember the crazy amount of work he put into cutting 13% body fat to grow as a pass rusher. That year, he put up a career-high 5.0 sacks and a 78.6 pass-rushing grade from PFF. The diet, the workouts, the sleep regimen, it’s all back after losing last offseason to rehab.
“Just to be that dynamic, explosive player that I know I can be,” McNeill said. “That’s what I’ve been working on this offseason, and I feel amazing. So I don’t have any doubts about that.”
“It’s a night and day difference between last year and now,” McNeill added.
As for last year, McNeill doesn’t want to think about it anymore. Instead, all he can think about is proving to everyone that he’s still the elite player that earned that contract extension two years ago.
“I don’t think about last year. So, yeah, 1000 percent (I want to prove myself),” McNeill said. “I don’t remember last season. I don’t want to think about last season. So, yeah, 1000 percent. I’ve been losing sleep over it.”
‘Amazing ride’ – Arne Slot issues 22-word statement in philosophical response to Liverpool sacking
Arne Slot has issued a brief public statement in response to his dismissal as Liverpool head coach on Saturday.
The Merseyside club today confirmed that they have parted company with the 47-year-old ‘with immediate effect’, bringing an end to his reign at Anfield after two years at the helm.
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The afterglow of Premier League glory 12 months ago subsided rapidly throughout a miserable 2025/26 season in which the Reds just about scraped a Champions League place, and many LFC supporters had lost faith in the Dutchman towards the end of the campaign.
Slot issues brief statement after Liverpool sacking
In contrast to the lengthy statement issued by Liverpool in the immediate aftermath of Slot’s dismissal, the now-unemployed tactician has aired a 22-word message in which he reflected philosophically on his two-year tenure on Merseyside.
The 47-year-old has said (via Fabrizio Romano on X): “It’s been an amazing ride together with Liverpool. I am so grateful that we were able to win the league last season.”
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It was the right time for Slot and Liverpool to part ways
When even a large number of match-going Reds supporters had aired their displeasure with Slot in the final weeks of a gruelling season, it felt as though the writing was on the wall and continuing with the Dutchman would’ve done more harm than good.
Results and performances over the past few months declined to an extent which made it hard to envisage the 47-year-old being able to instigate the necessary turnaround in 2026/27, and this feels like the right moment for an amicable parting of ways.
Hopefully FSG can get the next head coach in place sooner rather than later (Andoni Iraola is the early favourite to take over) and attention can turn to a new beginning well in time for pre-season in July and the resumption of competitive action from August.
Slot ultimately ran out of credit in the bank not just with Liverpool fans but also the hierarchy, but the memories of last year’s Premier League title party at Anfield will be fondly remembered for decades to come, and he handled the tragic loss of Diogo Jota with the utmost grace and dignity.
Unfortunately his tenure didn’t come to a happy ending, but this is the right time for him and the club to make a clean break and look to the future whilst being grateful for what they accomplished together in 2024/25.
KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 28: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs follows through on a pass during the Kansas City Chiefs OTA's on May 28, 2026 at the Chiefs Training Facility in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
“He’s a great dude,” Mahomes said of Walker. “That’s the first thing I noticed. You can tell he truly cares about football, (and) he cares about his teammates. If he’s not in the play, he’s helping the guys on the sideline, and he’s trying to learn and asking me questions and doing those things. He’s a great football player, even from what y’all saw (Thursday), it’s special.
“The way he’s able to run the football, catch the football, (and) do everything. I said, ‘I’m kind of built like him (laughing), but not just built like him yet.’ He’s going to help us a lot on this team, by his mindset and the football player that he is.” After seasons of feeling let down by a lack of explosiveness in the run game, the Chiefs were deliberate when the NFL’s free-agency period opened, quickly striking a deal with Walker on a three-year, $45 million contract that includes $28.7 million fully guaranteed.
OTAs don’t allow for true run periods, but Walker made what might have been the play of the day during Thursday’s open look. During an 11-on-11 period, quarterback Justin Fields floated a ball to the running back that he reeled in with one hand.
Kansas City Chiefs running backs: The Chiefs have had a historically unexplosive running backs room in the past two seasons, as neither Isiah Pacheco nor Kareem Hunt runs away from pursuit when he gets into open space. Enter Kenneth Walker III, who has always been a jitterbug playmaker and came into his own with more down-to-down consistency in Seattle’s postseason run. It’s an obvious and much-needed upgrade.
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The Chiefs would be wise to get Boutte. Rice is unreliable and Worthy still needs more development before turning into the star of this offense. Boutte has had at least 500 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons. That’s the type of consistency the Chiefs need in their receiving room. Boutte is also a young enough player that he can be around for a few more years with a big season.
Kansas City has to start thinking about life after Travis Kelce. They need to find a weapon like Tyreek Hill that can be a staple in the offense. This would allow Worthy a little more time to grow while also turning the attention away from Rice, who’s been disappointing on and off the field, and toward a player that can be reliable.
“I didn’t do much recruiting; I’ll leave that to (General Manager Brett) Veach and the guys,” said Mahomes, “I think we recruit ourselves just by who we are. I like having veterans around and guys like that, and at that tournament, they’re the only guys that can get off work that week. There was some good football players there, but I didn’t do any recruiting in that standpoint, I think I’ll leave that to Veach and the guys.”
The player in mind is 8-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Cam Jordan, who was in attendance for the ’15 and the Mahomies Vegas Golf Classic. He was one of many stars, but as a free agent, he’s spent most of the offseason being linked to the Chiefs. Chris Jones infamously shouted him out on social media, further adding fuel to the speculation.
Jordan played for Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo in 2012, during his second season with New Orleans after being selected in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Spagnuolo was New Orleans’ coordinator for one season, during which the team missed the playoffs, finishing 7-9. Jordan has 132 career sacks and currently holds the Saints record after 15 seasons with the franchise.
There aren’t many available starting spots for tackles. There are a few at right tackle—the Cardinals come to mind—but Decker has played most of his career on the left side and it might be too late in his career for a positional change.
If Decker wants to play in his age-33 season, it might be wise for him to join a contender and wait for an opportunity to develop. Last month, I mentioned the Ravens, but perhaps there’s a better path toward playing with the Chiefs, who are relying on bookend tackles Jaylon Moore, who has never been a full-time starter in five seasons, and Josh Simmons, who appeared in only eight games as a rookie.
Decker has had an eventful offseason. First, the Lions asked him to take a pay cut, but he put pressure on the organization after he announced that he’s committed to playing an 11th NFL season. Ultimately, the Lions released him as a cap casualty, and drafted tackle Blake Miller in the first round, and are now considering moving Penei Sewell to left tackle.
Kelce is still discussed as the standard at the position. Maybe a few years ago, that was the case. The 2025 numbers place him in the middle of the pack.
He caught 76 passes for 851 yards and five touchdowns, a third straight season short of 1,000 after the run of seven in a row ended in 2022. PFF graded him 14th among tight ends as a receiver. At 36, the burst that once made him a weekly mismatch now shows up in flashes rather than every series.
Kansas City rewarded the resume anyway, re-signing him for more than $54 million over three years after he had considered retirement.
The Hall of Fame case is on lock. The week-to-week impact looks closer to a complementary piece than a centerpiece.
New York Giants wide receiver Gunner Olszewski went down Friday during OTAs with a noncontact injury that the team fears is a torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Olszewski, 29, is undergoing further tests to confirm the injury.
The veteran receiver went down and immediately grabbed at his right leg late in practice. He was slamming his fist in disgust as he was being carted off.
“That was a noncontact change in direction kind of a deal on the grass there,” coach John Harbaugh said. “So that was disappointing.”
Olszewski is likely the third Giants player to have torn their Achilles tendon this spring. Defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris did it during an indoor practice last week and undrafted rookie Thaddeus Dixon tore his Achilles earlier this offseason.
“Yeah, I think he’s working on his golf game right now,” Nick said Thursday. “I don’t think he’s thinking too much about football.”
Nick was asked if he had any notion about Joey’s future plans, such as signing with the Niners or retiring. Aside from seemingly shutting down ideas that the Bosas could play together for the first time since high school at St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida, the comment also suggests big bro Joey could be contemplating retirement.
Joey Bosa, set to turn 31 on July 11, is coming off his 10th NFL season. He tallied 29 tackles and five sacks for the Buffalo Bills after nine seasons with the Chargers, who drafted him third overall in 2016. Though he played 15 of a possible 17 games last season, he played in just 28 of a possible 51 over the previous three years combined, with injuries mounting on an annual basis.
The five-time Pro Bowler also earned north of $150 million in his career, according to Over the Cap. With a banged-up body and a bulked-up bank account, perhaps it’s the end of the line for the older Bosa brother.
After undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum this offseason, Worthy has been donning a yellow, “non-contact” jersey in OTA practices so far.
That feels precautionary, based on Reid’s response to being asked about the third-year playmaker. He has seen a positive development from Worthy so far.
“It’s great for him to be able to detail things, and he’s working like crazy at it,” Reid said. “I think he feels more comfortable now; he had a couple of things cleaned out there, so he’s feeling good about that. I think he’s in a good spot, [we] just don’t want to take any steps back.”
Wide receiver Jalen Royals and Offensive Tackle Esa Pole
“They’re rotating in with the first group,” Reid answered when asked directly about the two second-year players by The Athletic’s Jesse Newell.
“With Rashee not here, it gives Jalen some great reps at the wide receiver position,” Reid pointed out.
“Strong,” Reid emphasized about his thoughts on Royals. “He looks strong out here, and running well… it’s great for the quarterbacks to see what he’s all about on repeated reps.”
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Meanwhile, though he’s yet to step into the squared circle for an actual match, Lil Yachty has cemented himself as an on-screen character, appearing alongside Trick Williams.
Now, Lil Yachty has shared what training for a WWE match is actually like, highlighting the tough challenge he is currently facing.
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Lil Yachty says WWE training is testing his body
Yachty has already appeared at the WrestleMania 42 and Backlash Premium Live Events this year, while he’s also featured on SmackDown alongside Williams.
The plan appears to be for the rapper to eventually make his in-ring WWE debut, and he has been speaking about how hard the training actually is in a video posted to the company’s official YouTube channel this week.
He said: “I ain’t worked out in five years. But I’ve been doing music for 10 years. I’m a creator. I understand it like the back of my hand. It’s not really any challenge in that. This is new for me. I’m at ground zero, level zero, so it’s a challenge and testing my body and limit [in] ways I’ve never done before.
“So it’s fresh, it’s new, and I enjoy the pain. I enjoy the struggle because I feel like I’m working, and I’m always setting goals. It was a goal to get here, and now I’m here. So now the goal is to transform this body, start whooping some — in that ring.”
WWE have faced backlash for celebrity wrestling in the past
While some may be excited to see the artist step into the ring for the first time, others may not be as keen.
WrestleMania 42 saw Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll featured heavily in the build-up and during the show, with the former even having a key role in Night 1’s Main Event between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton.
However, the celebrity involvement did not go down well with some fans, and the backlash was one reason why the pair stepped away from the company post-Mania.
Speaking on the Wrestling Observer Radio in April, Dave Meltzer explained: “With the Pat McAfee thing, he opted out, so that’s what actually led to everything changing.
“That’s why the tag match from Backlash was taken off. Orton and McAfee against Jelly Roll and Cody Rhodes, which Cody Rhodes may not be okay for Backlash anyway, you know with that eye.
“They were very cognizant of what has been said about celebrities in wrestling and both of them love wrestling and I think that they realised that there was a lot of negative sentiment about it. And they listened and they understood and I think they saw the fan side of it. And I think that that’s what led to this.”
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders hugs Terry McLaurin #17 after an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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There’s more of a focus on creating better matchups — a significant departure from the past two years — so players having defined roles is more of a concept as opposed to a hard-and-fast rule.
But players like Mike Sainristil aren’t concerned about where they are on the field as long as they’re out there.
“I’ve always been a sponge,” he said after Wednesday’s OTA practice. “No matter where you put me at, I’m going to do my best [to] make sure whatever you got me doing, I’m going to get the job done.”
Sainristil is used to being moved around by now. Injuries in Washington’s secondary have forced him to play both in the slot, where he played in college, and on the outside. Sainristil’s strengths at both spots have created some speculation about how he fits in defensive coordinator Daronte Jones’ system — a question even Sainristil doesn’t have an answer to at this point. Rather than worry about it, Sainristil’s approach has been to learn as much as possible and let the situation sort itself out.
Sainristil’s track record thus far makes him a fit for both inside and outside, which ironically could make him a fit for Jones’ scheme, which will adopt much of Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ philosophies on using multiple fronts to create confusion for offenses. Jones has a similar belief, saying during his introductory press conference that good defense is more about putting players in position to make plays as opposed to having them line up in specific spots on the field.
The Commanders’ latest OTA session featured a highlight-worthy play from Jayden Daniels to McLaurin and the duo looked as crisp as ever as the latter hauled it in and executed a perfect toe-tap on the sideline to complete the play:
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Jayden Dainels-Terry McLaurin stats from 2024 (regular season only)
Below are the stats that were produced when Daniels targeted McLaurin in 2024, per Sumer Sports:
Receptions: 70
Receiving yards: 944
Yards per reception: 13.5
Touchdowns: 12
Yards per route run: 9.08
EPA per dropback: 0.55
Those numbers are pretty insane, especially the yards per route run and EPA totals. Just to put it in context: Anything over 2.0 yards per route run is considered good for receivers and most quarterbacks average 0.0 to 0.05 EPA per dropback.
McLaurin’s YPRR is a whopping 454% above average and Jayden Daniels’ EPA per dropback is 1,110% higher than the peak average of 0.05 for QBs.
Yea. That’s explosiveness and efficiency to a tee. It’s clear this is one of the most effective QB-WR combos in the NFL and it’ll get a chance to get back on track in 2026.
That’s the positive spin on last year’s drop off, too. It’s not like Daniels and McLaurin couldn’t rekindle the magic. Both guys were hurt pretty much all throughout the season and played a total of three games together.
They should get right back to tormenting opposing defenses as long as both guys are healthy. It’ll be fun to watch and the Commanders are hoping it can be the spark that gets them back to the postseason.
Speaking on ‘The John Keim Report,’ Keim noted how Daniels is already emulating Manning during Commanders OTAs. Keim remembered how his ESPN colleague and NFL Films Senior Producer Greg Cosell revealed “Manning would talk to him about executing play action from under center, and just how he would fake the handoff by extending his arm fully. Because if you don’t, if you’re just bending it, what does that signal to the defense? That you’re not gonna hand it off, you’ve gotta sell the handoff. And today, I saw Daniels’ arm fully extended on the handoff, selling the fake on the handoff, ’cause it starts with that. You’ve got to make it look like a run, and that’s the details of the position.”
Manning is a good frame of reference for Daniels to borrow from because the 14-time Pro Bowler and five-time NFL MVP could gash defenses in so many ways, from so many looks.
This is no small change for Daniels, who has spent the majority of his career operating from shotgun and pistol looks, at a remove from the center. The adjustment is expected to be a challenging, but necessary process for the 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
What some forget about Daniels is that he did more with less. Yes, he had Terry McLaurin in 2024, but the duo played together in only three games last season. And, for as good as the other three quarterbacks were in 2025, Daniels was far better in 2024. Did anyone catch Maye’s performances throughout the playoffs, despite New England’s run to the Super Bowl? Compare that to Daniels in 2024.
Speaking of fourth-quarter comebacks, Daniels had five during his rookie season. He set an NFL rookie record with 12 touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and overtime. Even more impressive, Daniels was the first rookie quarterback in 74 years to lead back-to-back double-digit comebacks. His Week 16 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles was one of the best performances across the NFL in 2024. Daniels passed for five touchdowns, including the game-winner to Jamison Crowder with only seconds remaining. Daniels led the Commanders to the comeback win against the NFL’s best defense despite five turnovers from Washington’s offense.
Medrano faces a real fight to stay relevant this summer.
The Commanders signed Leo Chenal in free agency. They took Ohio State prospect Sonny Styles at No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Frankie Luvu is moving back to his off-ball role, and Washington still has high hopes for Jordan Magee entering a critical Year 3 of his professional career.
These four linebackers are roster locks. Much will depend on how many the Commanders take through, but Medrano has to make huge strides this offseason to justify this place on the squad.
Medrano is in danger of following the same path as Dominique Hampton. He was a Day 3 pick who didn’t make an impression in his rookie year. He failed to improve in his second offseason, and a disastrous preseason performance was enough for Peters to cut this experiment short.
Medrano has more about him, and his athletic attributes could potentially replace the aging Nick Bellore on special teams. But this is all predicated on the second-year pro developing under the watchful eye of defensive coordinator Daronte Jones.
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Brown is aging. He’ll be entering his age-29 season, and historically, production begins to drop off significantly for receivers approaching 30. It appears we began to see a bit of that a year ago, when Brown put up his lowest yardage total since coming to Philadelphia (1,003 yards in 15 games, 66.9 average per game).
His yards per target were down (8.3), and his 12.9 yards per reception were a career low, and his 50.4% success rate was also the lowest of his career. Brown supporters would argue much of this can and should be attributed to Kevin Patullo’s putrid playcalling, but to me, Brown appeared a step slower last season and was unable to win the one-on-one battles that have been the hallmark of his Eagles career. It’s fair to wonder if Howie Roseman would be trading Brown before his trade value decreases.
The Eagles have also added a ton of new receivers to the roster through free agency and the draft, acknowledging that, yes, Brown is almost certainly to be moved elsewhere. They drafted Makai Lemon in the first round this year and signed Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore and John Metchie III. Not all of those receivers will join DeVonta Smith during the regular season this year, but there are enough viable bodies in the mix to allow the Eagles to begin anew with new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.
Much of Brown’s lack of production can likely also be traced to effort. It seemed clear by the end of the season Brown was simply playing out the string. In terms of the locker room, while Brown is still beloved by his teammates, the constant distraction was just too much drama for them to overcome. Removing him from the equation can help the Eagles re-focus on the true goal of winning a Super Bowl.
At the end of the day, if the player doesn’t want to be here, he’s not going to be good. And so, in my mind, there’s little choice. The Eagles are more likely to return to Super Bowl contention without A.J. Brown than with him, given his current physical abilities, reluctance to play here, and off-season roster construction.
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Stroud isn’t spending much time worrying about his future, though; he knows he can still pilot his ship toward paradise with his performance.
“I let my agent handle that. If it’s time to do it, then it is,” Stroud said Thursday, via ESPN. “My job is football. That’s what I’m focused on, just getting better. I think I’ve held my bargain up. Whatever happens, happens.”
Despite his confidence, Stroud’s take on keeping up his end of the bargain is arguable. His scintillating rookie season set expectations astronomically high, which also set him up for relative disappointment, especially once the Texans placed him behind an incredibly leaky offensive line in his second season.
Year 3 saw an improvement up front, but the consistency and stellar production didn’t follow. Stroud finished 19th in passing yards (3,041), posted a respectable 19-8 touchdown-to-interception ratio, and ended with a passer rating (92.9), good for 13th in the NFL.
[C]onsidering how general manager Nick Caserio has constructed an elite defense directed by coach DeMeco Ryans, [t]he Texans know that side of the ball is good enough to win a Super Bowl. They need their offense to do its part in order to achieve such a goal. And that begins with Stroud, whose reputation isn’t exactly sparkling after a seven-turnover nightmare in Houston’s Divisional Round loss to the eventual AFC champion New England Patriots.
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It’s uncomfortable, especially because the team invested the No. 10 overall pick into McCarthy during the 2024 NFL Draft. But since then, the Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and brought in free agent quarterback Kyler Murray in free agency.
The Vikings are signaling to McCarthy that they’re giving up on him, but now it’s time to formalize that by trading the 23-year-old quarterback.
McCarthy was asked if there’s any awkwardness with Murray. And he didn’t exactly shut it down.
“It’s just like two guys in a classroom, he sits on one side, I sit on the other side, and it’s the coach’s responsibility to teach us and coach us,” McCarthy said. “Awkwardness? You know, it’s just like the same feeling when you’re in high school and there’s another person on the other side of the room, I wouldn’t say there’s any awkwardness.”
The Vikings need to nip this in the [bud] now before it becomes a bigger issue.
When was the last time a quarterback competition worked? When Russell Wilson beat out Matt Flynn with the Seattle Seahawks? That was almost two decades ago. Quarterback competitions rarely bear fruit. Instead, they take valuable preseason reps away from the team’s starter.
That’s why the Vikings need to just admit that this experiment with McCarthy is over. It was screwed up from the moment he injured himself, allowing Darnold to flourish. McCarthy wildly underperformed last year, throwing 12 interceptions compared to 11 touchdown passes.
The J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray competition could be a win-win for the Vikings, regardless of who wins it. pic.twitter.com/WtHReAFasn
It’s clear the organization is iffy about him. Now, he sounds iffy about the organization.
Cut bait. Somebody might be willing to give up a Day 2 draft pick to try and save McCarthy’s career. It’s not happening in Minnesota and it’s already time to turn the page.
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Highest passer rating in the 4th quarter over the last 2 seasons…
1. Jayden Daniels – 116.9 2. Lamar Jackson – 115.5 3. Matthew Stafford – 112.6 4. Josh Allen – 105.9 5. Jalen Hurts – 101.4 6. Joe Burrow – 101.4
I think it's great with all the excitement surrounding Jayden Daniels running David Blough's new offense, but I would just add there will still be plenty of shotgun. In Chicago last year, Caleb Williams took over 1,100 snaps, a little more than half were still from shotgun.
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 29: Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the game between the San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday, May 29, 2026 in Washington, District of Columbia. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
Ty France smacked a game-tying solo home run in the top of the sixth inning and Jackson Merrill hit what would prove to be a game-winning two-run home run in the top of the seventh inning to give the San Diego Padres a 7-5 win over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
The home runs were the highlights for the Padres at the plate, but the high-wire act by the San Diego bullpen may have been the most critical part of the game. Mason Miller allowed a two-out walk to James Wood to load the bases in the bottom of the eighth inning. Luis Garcia Jr. came to the plate with a chance to tie the game with a hit and put the ball in play with a sharp line drive to left field. Ramon Laureano got twisted around, but was able to recover and make the catch running back toward the wall to end the inning and the Washington scoring threat.
Miller came back out for the ninth inning and issued a leadoff walk to Curtis Mead, who hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning off starter Lucas Giolito. Miller was able to lock in and looked more like the dominant closer the Friar Faithful have come to expect and struck out CJ Abrams, got a flyout from Dylan Crews and ended the game with a strikeout of Daylen Lile to secure the win for the Padres and earn his 17th save of the season.
Giolito was staked to a 1-0 lead after San Diego manufactured a first-inning run on a sacrifice fly from Xander Bogaerts to score Fernando Tatis Jr. Giolito gave up the lead with the two-run home run to Mead, which put Washington ahead, 2-1. The Nationals would push the lead to 3-1 with a solo home run by Keibert Ruiz in the bottom of the second and the Padres answered with and RBI-single from Manny Machado to score Gavin Sheets in the top of the third inning to make the score, 3-2. The single by Machado snapped an 0-for-35 streak with runners in scoring position for San Diego.
Washington regained a two-run advantage in the bottom of the third inning when Crews singled to score Abrams to make the score, 4-2. Giolito was replaced on the mound one batter later after allowing a walk to Jacob Young. Giolito ended his day with four runs allowed on five hits with four walks and one strikeout in just 2.2 innings pitched. The Padres answered back in the top of the fourth inning with an RBI-groundout from Freddy Fermin to pull within a run and then tied the game when Tatis hit an RBI-single to right field, which scored France. The Nationals took the lead in the bottom of the fifth inning when Young singled to center field off Jeremiah Estrada to score Abrams to make the score, 5-4. That set the stage for France who tied the game with his solo home run in the top of the sixth before Merrill homered in the top of the seventh to give the Padres their first lead since the top of the first inning.
The back-and-forth game was much different than what San Diego fans have come to expect and the blast from Merrill may have provided a sigh of relief for many. He finished his night 1-for-4 with a walk and two RBI, but that followed a multi-hit performance in the final game of the homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies. Additionally, Tatis finished 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored, while Machado went 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI. The Padres got production from each of their three struggling stars, which might indicate they are breaking out of their offensive slumps. France and Sheets also went 2-for-3 and were part of 10 total hits for San Diego.
The Padres snapped a four-game losing streak with the win and will look to make it two wins in a row today at 1:05 p.m.
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Craig Stammen has shown a willingness to do what it takes to help his team win games. He has shuffled the lineup, rotated players in and out of the lineup and has held his team accountable with comments in the media. AJ Cassavell of Padres.com looks at what Padres fans have learned about their first-year, first-time manager two months into his tenure.
Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; NFC defensive end Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers (left) with brother and AFC linebacker Joey Bosa during the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
If you were still holding out hope that the San Francisco 49ers might sign free agent pass-rusher Joey Bosa, you’re in luck. He remains a free agent.
Unfortunately, his brother, 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa, isn’t optimistic.
“I think he’s working on his golf game right now,” Bosa said when speaking with the media Thursday. “So I don’t think he’s thinking too much about football.”
The 49ers are currently $70 million under the salary cap—most in the league. Some speculated that the buildup of cap space was intended to make another free-agent signing. Joey Bosa may fit that bill without making the 49ers drop to last in the league in cap space. Unfortunately, they will need every penny for 2027.
The 49ers would need the $30 million to cover the 2027 draft class and transactions throughout the season. If they didn’t have that $70 million, they’d be even further over in 2027, and some abrupt decisions would need to be made.
Back to Joey Bosa. If the 49ers are looking at getting his services, he wouldn’t sap all the cap space of the 49ers, but they don’t necessarily have much space there to make a competitive offer to begin with, if you are looking to the future. That’s not to say it’s not going to happen, but Joey Bosa, let alone any free agent veteran, isn’t budgeted like you’d think when you consider the 49ers’ 2027 cap concerns.
Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart have turned a politically tense Giants moment into something more useful for the locker room.
The issue started after Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a May 22 event in Suffern, New York.
Carter criticized the appearance publicly, but both players moved quickly to keep the story from becoming a feud.
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Abdul Carter backs Jaxson Dart after Giants disagreement
In a report from ESPN, Carter made clear that disagreeing with Dart over Trump did not change how he views his Giants teammate.
“I know Jaxson is a good dude,” Carter said. “Like I said, I was drafted with this guy. I’ve known him for almost two years now, so I know what he represents, and I know that our goals align as a team.”
“Just because we have a disagreement on something doesn’t mean that there is something more than that. It’s just a disagreement, and we can talk about it as men, which we did, and move forward from it. That’s my last time answering that.”
That is the key distinction. Carter did not walk back his beliefs or pretend the moment meant nothing.
He separated a political disagreement from a football relationship, which is the healthiest outcome the Giants could have hoped for.
Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter handled the tension directly
The response mattered because Dart is the Giants quarterback, and Carter called him one of the team’s leaders.
Dart later spoke after OTAs and framed his Trump appearance around respect for the presidency, his family’s military background and the responsibility that comes with being the Giants quarterback.
He also said he loves his teammates regardless of politics, religion or any other difference.
The concern was not only the event itself. It was whether a public political stance could create distance inside a locker room still trying to build something.
Giants meeting helped reset the locker room
The Giants held a players-led meeting after the holiday weekend, with Dart and several team leaders addressing the room.
Carter missed that meeting because of a planned religious obligation, but he and Dart had already spoken privately. The two were later seen embracing publicly.
There is still a lesson here. Carter believed Dart’s appearance represented more than one player, and Dart saw how quickly politics can follow a quarterback into the building.
But the Giants avoided the worst version of this story. They talked, disagreed and moved forward like teammates who know the season will test them in harder ways.
MACAU, CHINA - MAY 30: (R-L) Alonzo Menifield punches Zhang Mingyang of China in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on May 30, 2026 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Alonzo Menifield had no problem playing the spoiler at UFC Macau.
In Saturday’s co-main event at Galaxy Arena, Menifield knocked out China’s Zhang Mingyang inside of a round to silence his opponent’s home country crowd and score an upset victory.
Zhang was coming off of his first UFC setback, a knockout loss to Johnny Walker in the UFC Shanghai main event this past August. His reputation for first-round knockouts didn’t deter Menifield from engaging and the two threw heavy punches at each other for the majority of the bout, with Menifield eventually wearing Zhang down.
Menifield backed Zhang up, giving him little room to breathe as he threw hook after hook after hook until Zhang’s defenses completely crumbled. In the end, it was Menifield who outlasted Zhang, finishing the fight at the 4:15 mark of Round 1.
Afterwards, Menifield was asked if the plan was to stand with the dangerous striker, and he didn’t hesitate with his response.
“Damn right that was the g*ddamn plan,” Menifield said. “I’m going to come in here and fight him. You think I’m going to run and wrestle? Hell no. I came here and I fought him and I got him.”
Menifield (18-7-1) improved his UFC record to 11-6-1 and has now won three of his past four fights. With his impressive performance against Zhang, “Atomic” bounced back from a knockout loss to Volkan Oezdemir this past November at UFC Qatar.
Zhang (19-8) has now lost consecutive high-profile fights in his native China after starting his UFC career 3-0.
De Gea or Nübel for Juve, Rangnick-Glasner, Ndicka-Inter? 🔥
It’s Champions League final day: in just a few hours, we’ll find out whether PSG or Arsenal will triumph at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.
Meanwhile, let’s take a look at the biggest news stories of the day.
Juve, Alisson move collapses: two alternatives
Juventus will have to give up on the Alisson dream. As revealed by Fabrizio Romano, the Brazilian goalkeeper had been open to a move to the Bianconeri, but Liverpool decided to keep him and consider their number one far too important to let go at this stage. It’s a decision the player fully respects, so much so that he is willing to stay until his contract expires in 2027.
With the route leading to the Seleção goalkeeper now closed, the Juventus management has already started evaluating other options for the position. Among the names being monitored are David De Gea, coming off a positive season with Fiorentina, and Alexander Nübel, a Bayern Munich-owned goalkeeper who is no longer part of the German club’s plans as a possible successor to Manuel Neuer. The Bianconeri are therefore continuing their reflections to identify the ideal profile to hand over to Luciano Spalletti for next season.
Milan, Rangnick-Glasner duo gaining momentum
Milan are stepping up their search for key figures ahead of next season, and a completely new pairing could soon emerge to lead the Rossoneri project. According to Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, a meeting with Oliver Glasner is scheduled for Tuesday. The coach has just ended his spell at Crystal Palace after winning three trophies over the course of a year.
On the management side, however, the name Ralf Rangnick remains very hot. Austria’s current head coach will meet with the federation on Monday to discuss his future, with a contract renewal still on the table. Rangnick, however, is fully aware of Milan’s interest and has already had direct contact with the club in recent days. The next 48 hours could therefore prove decisive in understanding whether the Diavolo will really go for the Rangnick-Glasner pairing to launch a new cycle.
Inter targeting two of Gasp’s stars
Inter continue to look at Roma to strengthen the squad and are said to have identified two profiles especially appreciated by the Nerazzurri management. Manu Koné has long been on their radar, with the Giallorossi valuing the French midfielder at no less than €50 million.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, however, Koné is not the only Roma player being closely followed from Viale della Liberazione. In the last few hours, the name of Evan Ndicka has also emerged, a centre-back considered a key element of Gasperini’s team and valued at around €30 million. These are two far-from-simple deals, but they confirm Inter’s interest in some of the most valuable pieces of the capital club’s squad.
Napoli, Meret back as favorite between the posts
Alex Meret could reclaim the starting spot in Massimiliano Allegri’s new Napoli. According to La Repubblica, the rotation with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic last season did not produce the hoped-for results, and the new coach is leaning toward returning to a more clearly defined hierarchy. Allegri’s regard for the Friulian goalkeeper could put him back at the center of the Azzurri project, while the Serbian’s future remains to be assessed.
For that reason, Napoli continue to monitor the goalkeeper market. The name being followed most closely is Matej Kovar, the Czech national team goalkeeper owned by Bayer Leverkusen. The 2000-born shot-stopper is considered a concrete option to complete the department and could arrive as an alternative to Meret if the club decides to make another move between the posts ahead of next season.
Roma, Summerville opportunity from West Ham
West Ham’s relegation could turn into a market opportunity for Roma. According to The West Ham Way, the English club would be ready to sacrifice several players to reduce the wage bill and rebalance the books after dropping into the Championship. Among the names heading for the exit is Crysencio Summerville, an attacking winger followed with interest by the Giallorossi.
The Dutchman is appreciated for his versatility, as he can play on both flanks and cover multiple roles in attack. It’s a profile that would fit well with Gasperini’s tactical ideas. Again according to the English source, the player’s valuation has dropped compared to previous months, and an offer between £30 million and £35 million could be enough to convince West Ham to let him go.
Lazio, promise made to Gattuso: 5 reinforcements
The new Lazio starts again with Gennaro Gattuso and a clear promise from the club. As reported by the Corriere dello Sport, Lotito and Fabiani have guaranteed the coach four or five signings to relaunch the Biancocelesti project, despite the absence of European football and a transfer market that will inevitably also have to pass through some sales. Among the possible departures is Romagnoli, increasingly close to an exit, while Cancellieri’s departure could bring fresh resources into the club’s coffers.
Gattuso has already started working on the squad, personally contacting the players to assess their motivation and availability. The tactical idea will be to start from a 4-3-3, with possible variations to a 4-2-3-1, focusing on aggression, intensity, and high pressing. The pillars identified by the coach are Zaccagni, Rovella, and Taylor, considered fundamental to building a Lazio side capable of putting last season’s disappointing ninth-place finish behind them.
Fiorentina, Paratici pushing for Solomon
Manor Solomon’s future at Fiorentina is still unwritten. The message posted by the Israeli winger at the end of the season had suggested a farewell was all but certain, but according to La Nazione the situation is much more open. Fabio Paratici, in fact, is continuing to work to keep the player, who is considered a useful profile for next season as well.
The Viola sporting director’s aim is to obtain a discount from Tottenham on the €10 million buyout fee. Confirming that no final decision has yet been made were also the words of agent Gilad Katzav, who explained that the post published by Solomon was only an end-of-season greeting and not a farewell message. The negotiations therefore remain alive, and the Israeli’s stay in Florence cannot be ruled out.
ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 29: Brandon Nimmo #24 of the Texas Rangers celebrates with Jake Burger #21 after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning during the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Friday, May 29, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jessica Tobias/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
Rangers 9, Royals 1
The Rangers won!
Yeah!
Woo-hoo!
And they won by a lot!
Look, I know that last time they won by scoring a bunch of runs, we thought that things were on the upswing, and then Texas lost their next two. But this time its going to be different.
Let’s “power of positive thinking” them on a win streak!
If we all set our minds to it, I bet we can do it!
MacKenzie Gore recorded a Quality Start, throwing 6.1 shutout innings.
There have been games this season where we have talked about a pitcher pitching better than the results indicated. This was kind of the other way around.
Gore threw strikes for most of the game — he hit one batter and allowed one walk, and those happened with the final two batters he faced.
He wasn’t missing bats, though, putting up just three strikeouts and getting just seven swings and misses. Gore gave up a lot of loud contact to the Royals hitters, and was somewhat fortunate to allow just four hits to the 24 batters he faced.
The only real trouble he got into was in the first, when a two out single was followed up by a double that was too hard hit to bring the runner home from first. A ground out ended the inning.
The first inning could have gone a lot worse — the Starling Marte ground ball for the third out was 102.1 mph off the bat, and was still the softest hit ball of the inning.
Bobby Witt Jr. crushed a line drive to dead center that Evan Carter made a very nice running catch on for the second out. Let’s give some partial credit to Carter for keeping a 0 on the board in the first.
After the potentially scary first, the Royals banged balls less bangily against Gore, and when they did hit it hard it tended to be at a defender or a ball where a defender could make a quality play, such as Kyle Isbel’s line drive back up the middle in the third that Ezequiel Duran made a great leaping grab of.
So we are glad of that.
Tyler Alexander came in for Gore with one out in the seventh after the HBP-walk sequence and needed just three pitches to get out of the inning, thanks to a 6-4-3 GIDP. Jalen Beeks handled a scoreless eighth before Gavin Collyer pitched the ninth, allowing a run to end the shutout.
We have talked before about Collyer’s ability to pitch in the majors being dependent on his ability to throw strikes. Collyer walked the first two batters he faced in the ninth.
Collyer now has issued 11 unintentional walks and hit four batters this season. He’s struck out 15 batters.
When you are allowing as many batters on base via walk and HBP as you are striking out, that’s a problem.
When you walk the first two batters you face when you have a 9-0 lead, that’s also a problem.
You may recall a couple of weeks ago, the Rangers brought Collyer in to close out a 7-1 game and he walked the first three batters he faced, and ultimately got pulled for Jacob Latz without retiring a batter.
Not throwing strikes when you are closing out a blowout is the type of thing that makes you fall out of a manager’s tree of trust pretty quickly.
Still, Collyer finished things out, and recorded a pair of Ks in the process.
The offense scored a bunch of runs, so that was fun.
Four came in the first inning, and as a general rule, when you score four runs in the first, your chances of winning go up.
Let’s do a compare and contrast. The Royals had a runner on first and two outs in the top of the first inning, had a two out double, held the runner at third base, and then saw the inning end on a groundout.
The Rangers had a runner on first and two outs in the bottom of the first inning, had a two out double, held the runner at third base, then had Ezequiel Duran single home the two runners.
What we can learn from that is that it is better to get a hit with two outs and runners on second and third than to make an out. You might want to right that down.
Clownball from the Royals brought home two more runs, due to an E4 on an Alejandro Osuna grounder that allowed Duran to score, then Salvador Perez throwing the ball into center field on an attempted Osuna steal of second base, which allowed Evan Carter, who had doubled after Duran had singled, to score from third.
Stephen Kolek, the Royals starter, retired 11 of the next 12 batters, reminding us of the 10-7 win against the Astros where the snowman in the first was followed by batters being mowed down until the late innings.
A Josh Jung double and Brandon Nimmo homer in the fifth busted that up, though, and added some additional breathing room.
Continuing our theme of “the Rangers have de-nerfed the Shed,” Nimmo’s homer went 435 feet, per Statcast. It is the farthest that a Ranger has hit a ball this season at the Shed. It is the fifth farthest that anyone has hit a ball this season at the Shed, with the four ahead of the Nimmo homer all coming earlier this week in the Houston series.
Eight of the nine longest balls in play at the Shed this season, and 10 of the 13 longest, have come this week.
Joc Pederson also homered for the Rangers, as did offensive catalyst Nicky Lopez. Lopez’s homer was his first hit for the Rangers. Neither of those homered went super-far, and the Pederson homer was down the line in right field and barely made it over the wall, but they still count.
Pederson is now slashing .244/.356/.437, and has a 136 OPS+. That’s the third best OPS+ on the team, behind Jung and Duran.
MacKenzie Gore hit 96.7 mph with his fastball, averaging 95.0 mph. Tyler Alexander’s fastest pitch was an 85.0 mph changeup. Jalen Beeks hit 94.1 mph on his fastball. Gavin Collyer reached 99.0 mph on his fastball.
Jake Burger had a 108.8 mph double. Brandon Nimmo had a 108.1 mph home run and a 100.7 mph home run. Nicky Lopez had a 101.7 mph home run.
Let us see if the Rangers can keep the vibe going over the weekend.
A well-known thing in the college football recruiting world is that if you can get your quarterback on board early in the cycle, the rest of the class gets easier to put together. Why? Because skill-position players and linemen often like to know who they're going to be catching passes from or blocking for before they make these life-changing decisions.
For prospective Oregon Ducks in the 2027 class, that should be an enticing prospect.
The Ducks landed 5-star QB Will Mencl earlier this spring, the No. 1-ranked QB in the class, according to Rivals. This week, Mencl is down showcasing his talents at the Elite 11 camp, where the top passers in the nation are set to throw.
Mencl got a chance to talk to the media before the camp got underway, and he put out quite the recruiting pitch for some top-ranked WRs that Oregon is after.
The Oregon Ducks & QB commit Will Mencl are coming for WRs!
Mencl said: "We want Dakota Guerrant, we want Xavier Sabb, we want Blake Wong, we want Bode Sparrow. In the 2028 class we really want Braylon Clark - just to name a few.
"We want Dakota Guerrant, we want Xavier Sabb, we want Blake Wong, we want Bode Sparrow," Mencl said. "In the 2028 class, we really want Braylon Clark - just to name a few. I feel really good about Xavier Sabb, Dakota. We're pushing."
The Ducks have long been considered the leader for Guerrant, the No. 15 player in the class, per 247Sports. They have also made some big moves with Sabb, who is rated as the No. 31 player in the class. The Ducks currently have the No. 12 class in the 2027 cycle, but are hosting a long list of major official visitors this weekend, and will continue to make moves over the coming weeks and months.
At this point, the expectation is that Oregon signs a top-five class once again this year.
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We asked for your reaction to the sacking of Arne Slot, whether it was the right call and what you make of the timing.
Here are some of your comments:
Jack B: Too slow by FSG! The opportunity to make this change has been there for months and yet they make it now that prime candidate (Xabi Alonso) has moved to a Premier League rival. And all this after spending so heavily on players last summer presumably following Slot's vision! Sums up the season - a dismal mess.
Charlotte: I feel bad but I think he needed to go. Regrettable that Mo Salah has already announced his departure because maybe he could have stayed. This is what is best for the club if we want to get back to the standards we need to uphold.
Sonny: For Liverpool to sack a coach it usually takes a lot, and while he may have been sacked by Chelsea or Manchester United, I didn't see us being that bold. I feel sorry for him, as winning the league surely buys you a third season, or at least part of one. While I was not optimistic in the slightest for next season, it still feels as if it has ended in an unsatisfactory way. Thank you for everything, Arne. You will always be remembered for that 20th title.
Adrian: Sad but necessary. Slot had an amazing first campaign but we have lost our way this season. A lot of challenges on and off the pitch but the right decision. Thank you for the Premier League title Arne - good luck!
Ian: I'm not sure this is the best decision but a lot of fans will be happy. Only time will tell.
Alfie: I have mixed feelings about it. However, I am happy we did it now rather than wait and do it in the first few months of the next season. There are many decent managers on the market at the minute so I think the club have made the right decision.
Dean: Sad but it needed to be done. He had lost the dressing room and his tactics were too erratic. Also he never had any stability in his squad choices - there was little consistency.
Lisa: Definitely the right thing to do, but too late. Too late to get Alonso in as manager, when he was free and perfect to step in. More importantly, too late for Mo Salah and Andy Robertson. We need someone who truly understands what Liverpool means - to the players, to the fans and to the city.
Are they a team that is going to immediately vault back into contention? Or is there some serious work needed to dig out of the mess that was the 2025-26 season?
That determines in large part how new front office leaders John Chayka and Mats Sundin approach this offseason.
It determines whether they go after talented but expensive players like New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox, or not.
The Maple Leafs could clearly use upgrades along the blue line, but Fox wouldn't come cheap, either in his contract or in the cost it might take to get the Rangers to give him up.
Daily Faceoff's Matt Larkin acknowledges all this in a new article in which he lists Fox as a "win-now" solution to the Toronto defense problems. How badly do the Leafs want to win immediately, and would Fox actually make them capable of that?
"On one hand, Fox is exactly what the Leafs need," Larkin writes. "He’s an elite play-driving defenseman, one of the best of his generation, and despite the antiquated criticisms about his intensity, he’d be a transformative addition. On the other hand: he’s 28, has three seasons remaining on his contract and would carry a significant acquisition cost. Fox only makes sense if Chayka and the Leafs truly think 2025-26 was an aberration and that they’ll return to high-end contender status next season. But few of us believe that’s the case, right? The Leafs were just bad this season, with or without their poor injury luck."
The other problem here is Morgan Rielly, a player the Maple Leafs may trade elsewhere this offseason. Rielly may have been miscast at this stage trying to lead Toronto's defense, but subtracting him is still notable. But without trading Rielly, the Maple Leafs may not be able to afford a different expensive defenseman.
Toronto has lots that it can try to accomplish this offseason, but it's not all easy or simple. Fox is just one example of the competing factors that could end up being at play here.
Eintracht Frankfurt close in on appointment of new coach
After relieving Albert Riera of his duties at the end of the 2025/26 season, Eintracht Frankfurt are searching for a new head coach.
The current frontrunner appears to be Adi Hütter, with Kicker reporting that while there are still details to be clarified, both parties are optimistic that an agreement will be reached.
If everything goes smoothly, Hütter could complete his return to Eintracht as early as the beginning of next week.
The 56-year-old coached Eintracht from 2018 to 2021 and guided the Hessen side to the Europa League semi-finals in his first season at the club.
He since moved on to Borussia Mönchengladbach and later AS Monaco, who dismissed him in October 2025.
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Silicon Motion’s newest PCIe 5.0 SSD controller is 25% faster than its predecessor and much more efficient Silicon Motion has unveiled its new SM2524XT PCIe 5.0 SSD controller, a DRAMless controller that utilises a new 4-processor core architecture and supports new 4800 MT/s NAND chips. This new controller can deliver 14 GB/s speeds over a […]
Xbox's latest Insider update introduces a new hex code color picker, controller previews in the Accessories app, service status notifications, and additional dashboard personalization features.
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Redditor MatiHalek posted the results of the experiment to r/Windows, showing 26 years of Microsoft's operating systems running on the same bare-metal laptop. The gallery includes screenshots of the classic System Properties/About screens, taking viewers from the old NT era through to one of the final Windows 10 releases.
The Dell Alienware AW2726DM makes OLED gaming more accessible than ever with its aggressive $350 price point, while still delivering excellent motion clarity, deep contrast, and 240Hz refresh rates.
ACER is showcasing its latest budget and enthusiast laptops at Computex, featuring Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm options. ACER Has Laptops For Everyone & Also Shows off The First Qualcomm Snapdragon C-Series Design Major PC players are quickly moving to offer competition against the MacBook Neo, which has caused a disruption in the mainstream segment with its attractive $599 price point and a premium build quality. It has seen an incredible response from consumers, and multiple PC OEMs are now working towards their own solutions to offer something competitive. At the same time, Intel and Qualcomm have also started to roll […]
AMD continues to prepare its next-gen Zen 6 processors for launch as evident from the latest Linux kernel patches. Linux Kernel Patches Reveal Support for 32 Additional Zen 6 CPU SKUs Linux kernel patches often reveal future hardware even before the official announcement. Companies need to ensure that their hardware are recognized well in the operating systems and we have been seeing steady progress when it comes to AMD's next-generation of processors based on the Zen 6 architecture. AMD engineers appear to have been adding Zen 6 support throughout the Linux ecosystem, including CPU identification, power management features, compiler optimizations, […]
The Xbox Games Showcase returns to the Summer Games Fest season this year, but while the format remains the same, everything at the company has changed. With a new leadership team, led by head Asha Sharma, and the goal of reclaiming fans' goodwill following the disastrous "Everything is an Xbox" campaign, this year's showcase could mark a new beginning for the entire brand. Official Livestream You can watch the official Xbox Games Showcase 2026 livestream directly below when the broadcast goes live. When and Where to Watch The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will broadcast live on Sunday, June 7, 2026 […]
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Fenerbahçe başkan adayı Aziz Yıldırım, bir taraftarla yaşadığı hararetli tartışmada gündem yaratacak açıklamalarda bulundu. Alex de Souza'nın takımdan ayrılışına açıklık getiren Yıldırım, "Onu Aykut Kocaman değil, ben gönderdim. Siz de statda yuhaladınız!" diyerek taraftara tepki gösterdi.
Fenerbahçe başkan adayı Aziz Yıldırım, seçim çalışmaları kapsamında bir araya geldiği sarı-lacivertli taraftarlarla çarpıcı bir diyalog yaşadı. Bir taraftarın Aykut Kocaman ve Alex de Souza üzerinden sorduğu sorulara sinirlenen Yıldırım, sert ve net açıklamalarda bulundu.
Bir taraftarın, "Aykut Kocaman heykeli dikilen adamı (Alex) bitirdi ama..." sözleri üzerine araya giren Aziz Yıldırım, sorumluluğu üstlenerek taraftara özeleştiri yaptı:
Aziz Yıldırım: O göndermedi, ben gönderdim. Siz 50 bin kişi Alex'i yuhalamadınız mı? Niye ona kabahat buluyorsunuz? Biz o gün 'tamam' deseydik adam gitmişti, sebebi kim? Sensin...
Tartışmanın devamında taraftarın "Aykut Kocaman son maçlarda iyi değildi" eleştirisine sert çıkan Yıldırım, 2011 şampiyonluğunu hatırlatarak eski teknik direktörüne sahip çıktı:
Aziz Yıldırım: Bırak son maçları. 2011’de Fenerbahçe’nin hocası kimdi? 3 puan geride değil miydi? İkinci devre 18 maçın 17'sini kazanan hoca kimdi? O gelsin diye konuşmuyorum, değerleri yok sayıyorsunuz...
Taraftarın geri adım atmayarak, "Aykut Kocaman tek forvetle bile korkak oynatıyor. Lütfen forvetten korkmayacak bir hocayla çalışın" talebinde bulunması üzerine Aziz Yıldırım, Kocaman'ın futbolculuk dönemindeki başarılarını hatırlatarak sitem etti:
Aziz Yıldırım: "Aykut ve Oğuz (Çetin) attıkları golle Fenerbahçe'yi şampiyon yaptı. Bugün tezahürat yapıyorsun, 'Aykut bilmem ne yaptı' diye. Her şeyi unutuyorsunuz!
Sadettin Saran, katıldığı bayramlaşma töreninde birlik mesajı vererek, "Bir yere gitmiyorum, Fenerbahçe sevgisi her zaman içimizde. Haftaya yaşanacak demokrasi bayramında samimi ve sahici bir şekilde destek olacağız" dedi.
Fenerbahçe’de yaklaşan seçim öncesinde, Başkan Sadettin Saran katıldığı bayramlaşma töreninde gündeme damga vuracak açıklamalarda bulundu. Kürsüde hem duygusal hem de kararlı bir ton sergileyen Saran, camiaya net bir "birlik ve destek" mesajı verdi.
- Bugün burada son bayramlaşma töreninde sizlerle olmaktan hem duyguluyum hem mutluyum. Ama bir yere gitmiyorum. Fenerbahçe sevgimiz benim ve arkadaşlarımın içinde ve biz samimi, sahici bir şekilde destek olacağız.
- Haftaya da bir demokrasi bayramımız var. Fenerbahçe'nin demokrasi bayramı. O da şimdiden kutlu olsun, Fenerbahçe için hayırlısı olsun.
- Fenerbahçe’nin en büyük gücü, şartlar ne olursa olsun kenetlenmesidir.
- Ben bir yere gitmiyorum. Fenerbahçe sevgisi her zaman içimizde. Biz samimi ve sahici bir şekilde her zaman destek olacağız.
İngiltere Premier Lig ekiplerinden Liverpool'da teknik direktör Arne Slot ile yollar ayrıldı.
İngiltere Premier Lig ekiplerinden Liverpool, teknik direktör Arne Slot ile yollarını ayırdı.
Kırmızı-beyazlı kulübün açıklamasında, 2024 Haziran'da göreve getirilen 47 yaşındaki Hollandalı teknik adam ile yolların ayrıldığı belirtildi.
Liverpool, Arne Slot yönetimindeki ilk sezonunda 20. Premier Lig şampiyonluğuna ulaşarak önemli başarı elde etti. 2024-25'te İngiltere Lig Kupası'nda final oynayan Merseyside temsilcisi, UEFA Şampiyonlar Ligi'ne son 16 turunda veda etti.
İngiltere ekibi, 2025-26 sezonunda beklentileri karşılayamadı. Premier Lig'i 5. bitiren Liverpool, Şampiyonlar Ligi'nden de çeyrek finalde elendi.
Şampiyonlar Ligi finalinde bu akşam PSG ile Arsenal, Budapeşte'deki Puskás Arena'da kozlarını paylaşıyor; şehirde festival coşkusu sürerken, Macar basınının "sokaklar kontrolden çıkabilir" uyarısı ve halkın %89'unun olay çıkacağını öngördüğü anket sonuçları başkentte tansiyonu zirveye çıkardı!
Şampiyonlar Ligi’nde yılın en büyüğü bu akşam Budapeşte’de belli oluyor. Puskás Arena’da PSG ve Arsenal’i karşı karşıya getirecek dev final öncesi şehir festival alanına dönerken, Macar basınından gelen "sokak çatışması" uyarıları ve çarpıcı anket sonuçları başkentte tansiyonu yükseltti.
Tarihi final öncesinde Budapeşte sokaklarında kutlamalar ve heyecan erken başladı. UEFA’nın resmi sponsorlarıyla ortaklaşa düzenlediği çok sayıda etkinlik, taraftar bölgeleri ve konserler şehre tam bir karnaval havası getirdi. Hem Paris’ten hem de Londra’dan akın eden on binlerce futbolsever, başkentin tarihi meydanlarını renkli görüntülerle doldurdu.
Ancak bu büyük futbol şöleninin gölgesinde, maç sonrasına dair ciddi güvenlik endişeleri yatıyor. Macaristan'ın önde gelen yayın organlarından Blikk, yayımladığı analizde finalin ardından yaşanabilecek olası tribün ve sokak olaylarına dikkat çekerek adeta alarm verdi.
- Cumartesi günü futbol dünyasının gözleri Budapeşte'de olacak. Ne yazık ki, PSG-Arsenal karşılaşması sadece Puskás Arena'da değil, sokaklarda da kontrolden çıkma riski taşıyor; zira taraftarlar bir süredir çatışmalara hazırlanıyor gibi görünüyor. Fransız ve İngiliz taraftarlar arasında olduğu gibi, şehir genelinde Macar taraftar gruplarıyla da çatışmalar çıkabilir.
Blikk gazetesinin, "Şampiyonlar Ligi finali sırasında Budapeşte sokaklarında taraftarların karıştığı olaylar yaşanacak mı?" sorusuyla açtığı kamuoyu anketinden ise çok çarpıcı bir sonuç çıktı.
Ankete katılan Macar okurların %89'u bu akşam başkent sokaklarında taraftarlar arasında kaçınılmaz olarak olaylar yaşanacağı yönünde oy kullandı.
Ziraat Türkiye Kupası'nı müzesine götürerek 2025-26 sezonunu kupayla tamamlayan Trabzonspor'da yeni sezonun yol haritası şekillenmeye başladı. Teknik direktör Fatih Tekke ve başkan Ertuğrul Doğan öncülüğünde yürütülen çalışmalar kapsamında kadro planlaması yapılırken, ayrılacak oyuncular ve transfer edilecek isimler de netleşmeye başladı. KİRALIK DÖNENLERLE YOLLAR AYRILACAK Bordo-mavili takımda sezon boyunca farklı kulüplerde kiralık olarak forma giyen oyuncuların büyük bölümüyle yolların ayrılması bekleniyor. Teknik heyetin raporu doğrultusunda bazı futbolculardan kendilerine kulüp bulmaları istenecek, bazı oyuncuların ise mevcut kulüpleriyle yeniden anlaşması ya da sözleşmelerinin karşılıklı olarak feshedilmesi gündeme gelecek. Yönetimin, kadroda düşünülmeyen isimlerle ilgili süreci kısa sürede netleştirmesi bekleniyor. SATIŞTAN GELİR HEDEFLENİYOR Trabzonspor'un yeni sezon bütçesinde oyuncu satışlarından elde edilecek gelir önemli yer tutuyor. Bordo-mavililerde Christ Oulai ve Felipe Augusto başta olmak üzere Avrupa kulüplerinin takip ettiği bazı genç oyuncuların transferinden ciddi bonservis geliri elde edilmesi planlanıyor. Yönetim, bu oyuncuların satışından çift haneli seviyelerinde gelir hedeflerken, elde edilecek kaynağın önemli bölümünü yeni transferlerde kullanmayı amaçlıyor. KANATLAR YENİDEN KURULACAK Yeni sezon planlamasında öncelikli bölgelerin başında kanatlar geliyor. Takımdan ayrılan Edin Visca ve Anthony Nwakaeme sonrası hücum hattında önemli boşluk oluşurken, Zubkov'un geleceği de belirsizliğini koruyor. Bu nedenle Trabzonspor'un hem sağ hem de sol kanat için doğrudan ilk 11 seviyesinde oyuncular transfer etmesi bekleniyor. Yönetim ayrıca sezonun uzun maratonu düşünülerek bu bölgelere alternatif oyuncuları da kazandırmayı planlıyor. ORTA SAHAYA SAVUNMA GÜCÜ Fatih Tekke'nin raporunda orta sahaya savunma yönü güçlü bir 6 numara transferinin de öncelikler arasında yer aldığı öğrenildi. Teknik heyet, takımın merkezdeki direnç seviyesini artıracak, savunma ile hücum arasındaki bağlantıyı güçlendirecek bir oyuncunun kadroya katılmasını istiyor. ONANA KARARI KALECİ TRANSFERİNİ BELİRLEYECEK Trabzonspor'da kaleci transferinin kaderi ise Andre Onana sürecine bağlı olacak. Sezon sonunda yaptığı paylaşımla veda mesajı veren Kamerunlu kalecinin durumu henüz netleşmedi. Başkan Ertuğrul Doğan'ın Onana'nın transferi için girişimlerini sürdürdüğü öğrenilirken, olumlu sonuç alınamaması halinde yönetim alternatif kaleci adaylarına yönelecek. Teknik heyetin, genç kalecilerin gelişimini destekleyecek ancak forma rekabetini de üst seviyeye çıkaracak bir isim üzerinde durduğu belirtiliyor. SAVUNMAYA TÜRK STOPER TAKVİYESİ Savunma hattında da hareketli bir yaz dönemi bekleniyor. Bordo-mavililer öncelikle yerli rotasyonunu güçlendirecek bir stoper transferi üzerinde çalışıyor. Savic'in geleceğine göre yabancı bir stoper takviyesi de gündeme gelebilir. Yönetim, savunma hattında yaşanabilecek olası ayrılıklara karşı alternatif planlarını hazır tutuyor. BEKLERE TAKVİYE GELİYOR Trabzonspor'un transfer listesinde bek mevkileri de yer alıyor. Teknik heyet, sağ bekte rekabeti artıracak bir alternatif oyuncu isterken, sol bek bölgesine de kadro derinliği sağlayacak bir takviye talep ettiği öğrenildi. Yönetim, sezon boyunca yaşanan sakatlık ve yoğun fikstür problemlerini göz önünde bulundurarak savunma hattındaki seçenekleri artırmayı hedefliyor. FORVET HATTINDA REKABET ARTACAK Yeni sezonun en kritik hamlelerinden birinin ise santrfor transferi olması bekleniyor. Bordo-mavililer, Paul Onuachu'nun yükünü paylaşacak, yoğun maç takviminde teknik heyete önemli bir alternatif oluşturacak ve hücum hattındaki rekabeti artıracak bir golcü transfer etmek istiyor. Teknik heyetin hem ceza sahası etkinliği yüksek hem de hücum hattının farklı bölgelerinde görev yapabilen bir isim üzerinde durduğu öğrenildi. Felipe Augusto'nun olası ayrılığı durumunda ise kanat-forvet özellikleri taşıyan ve skor katkısı yüksek bir hücum oyuncusunun da gündeme gelebileceği belirtiliyor. Trabzonspor Başkanı Ertuğrul Doğan da daha önce yaptığı açıklamalarda mali disiplini koruyarak nokta atışı transferler gerçekleştireceklerini ifade etmişti. Yönetim, yeni sezonda hem ligde hem de Avrupa kupalarında yarışabilecek güçlü bir kadro oluşturmak isterken, transfer çalışmalarının önümüzdeki haftalarda hız kazanması bekleniyor.
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Some Samsung Galaxy users have recently reported issues with Quick Share while sharing files between devices. Most of these issues appeared after recent updates, including One UI 8.5.
A Galaxy user said that they sent three photos from their iPad to their phone. But the phone showed that four files had been received. When the user checked the Gallery app, only the three photos were there. The extra file could not be found.This might be because Quick Share is showing the wrong number of files.
Another Galaxy S25 Plus user who also uses an iPhone 8 for photography said that sending files from Galaxy to iPhone worked without any problems. But when trying to send files from the iPhone back to the Galaxy phone, the transfer failed every time. Some other users reported the same issue and were worried that their phones might be faulty.
Samsung Galaxy S24 users also reported issues when using Quick Share with Windows 11 computers.File transfers started normally, but the transfer speed became very slow. During file sharing, messages such as “Cannot connect to device” briefly appeared on the phone.
Fortunately, Samsung has now responded to these complaints. The community moderator said the company investigated the issues and confirmed that the problems have been fixed. The fixes will be included in the next Quick Share update.
Samsung also said that the Galaxy-to-iPhone transfer problem has been resolved. Users should update the Quick Share Extension app to version 1.0.915523159 or later when it becomes available. So, first download the latest version of Quick Share and stay tuned for the next update.
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Futbol üzrə Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasında mübarizə aparan “Kəpəz” komandasının baş məşqçisi Azər Bağırov vəzifəsindən ayrılıb.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə Gəncə klubunun mətbuat xidməti məlumat yayıb.
41 yaşlı mütəxəssislə müddəti başa çatmış müqavilə yenilənməyib. “Kəpəz” Azər Bağırova klubda çalışdığı müddətdə göstərdiyi əməyə və komandanın inkişafına verdiyi töhfəyə görə təşəkkür edib.
Xatırladaq ki, Azər Bağırov 2025-ci ilin oktyabr ayından “Kəpəz”ə rəhbərlik edirdi. O, bu müddətdə komandanı 31 oyuna çıxarıb, 10 qələbə, 3 heç-heçə, 18 məğlubiyyət görüb. “Kəpəz” Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasında 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünü 27 xalla 10-cu pillədə başa vurub və elitadakı yerini qoruyub.
Xatırladaq ki, “Kəpəz” 2024/2025-ci illər mövsümündə də Bağırovun rəhbərliyi altında çıxış edib. Həmin mövsümdə o, Premyer Liqanın 5-ci turundan sonra Gəncə klubunun sükanı arxasına gətirilmiş və komandanı Premyer Liqada saxlamışdı. 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümündə isə Bağırov 6-cı turdan sonra bu komandanı toparlamağı bacarıb.
Maraqlıdır ki, hər iki halda “Kəpəz” Adil Şükürovu istefaya göndərib və onu Azər Bağırovla əvəzləyib. Ötən mövsümdə olduğu kimi, Bağırov bu dəfə də Gəncə təmsilçisini 0 xalla sonuncu pillədə qəbul etmişdi.
41 yaşlı mütəxəssis əvvəlki mövsümdə də bu komandanı 34 oyuna çıxarmış, 10 qələbə, 8 heç-heçə və 16 məğlubiyyət görmüşdü. “Kəpəz” mövsümü 32 xalla 10 iştirakçı arasında 9-cu pillədə başa vurmuşdu.
Braziliya milli komandasının sabiq üzvü, Fransanın “Nitsa” klubunun mərkəz müdafiəçisi Dante peşəkar futbolçu karyerasını başa vurub.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, braziliyalı müdafiəçi 42 yaşında butslarını asılqdan asmağa qərar verib.
O, karyerasının sonuncu matçına ötən gün Liqa 1-ə vəsiqə uğrunda “Sent Etyen”ə qarşı keçirdikləri pley-off oyununda çıxıb. Dante bundan sonra məşqçi kimi fəaliyyət göstərəcəyini açıqlayıb. O, Almaniya nəhəngi “Bayern”in U-23 komandasını çalışdıracaq.
Xatırladaq ki, Dante 2016-cı ilin avqust ayından “Nitsa”da forma geyinirdi. Müdafiəçi 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümündə 19 oyuna çıxıb. O, Fransa klubunun heyətində bütövlükdə 329 oyun keçirib, 8 qol və 12 məhsuldar ötürmə müəllifi olub.
Braziliyalı futbolçu daha əvvəl “Bayern”, “Borussiya” (Mönhenqladbax), “Standard” (Lyej), “Volfsburq”, “Şarlerua” və “Lill” kimi klubların da şərəfini qoruyub. O, Braziliya milli komandasının heyətində meydana çıxdığı 13 oyunda 2 qol vurub.
2025/2026-cı illər mövsümü bitən kimi heyətində təmizləmə işinə başlamış “Şamaxı” daha bir futbolçusu – Vladislav Veremeyev ilə də vidalaşıb.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə əyalət klubunun mətbuat xidməti məlumat yayıb.
27 yaşlı futbolçunun başa çatmış müqaviləsinin müddəti uzadılmayıb. Klub ona xidmətlərinə görə təşəkkür edib, gələcək karyerasında uğurlar arzulayıb.
Mərkəz müdafiəçisi olan Vladislav Veremeyev 2025-ci ilin yanvarından formasını geyindiyi “Şamaxı”da 41 oyun keçirib, 3 məhsuldar ötürmə müəllifi olub. Ukraynalı futbolçu daha öncə “Yelqava”, “Kalyu”, “Skoruk”, “Sumı”, “Zemplin”, “Zirka” kimi klublarda da forma geyinib.
“Şamaxı” daha öncə Karim Rossi, Rodriqo Fransisko Fernandes, Andrey Tırkovyanu, Rüfət Abbasov, Arsen Ağcabəyov, Emil Süleymanov, Ramiz Muradov, Davud Mənsumov, Abdulla Rzayev, Rafael Məhərrəmli və Səlim Həşimovla da vidalaşmışdı.
“Liverpul” qapıçısı Alisson Bekkerə yeni müqavilə təklif edib.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, “qırmızılar” braziliyalı qolkiperi komandada saxlamaq istəyir. Bu barədə insayder Fabrizio Romano məlumat yayıb.
Alissona “Yuventus”dan ciddi maraq olmasına baxmayaraq, “Liverpul” onunla yeni müqavilə imzalamaq arzusundadır. Tərəflər arasında danışıqlar davam edir.
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PSG and Arsenal are scheduled for a showdown at the Puskas Arena in the 2025/2026 Champions League final. Here’s how fans in the USA can watch the match live.
Here are all of the details of where you can watch PSG vs Arsenal on US television and via legal streaming:
Defending champions PSGarrive in Budapest determined to cement their status as a European dynasty. As the top-scoring team in this season’s competition with an incredible 44 goals, Luis Enrique‘s side has been a relentless attacking force, particularly in the knockout stages. Their experience on the biggest stage, highlighted by last year’s 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan in the final, gives them a significant psychological edge as they chase back-to-back titles.
Arsenal, meanwhile, enters this final on the crest of a wave, having just secured their first Premier League title in 22 years. The Gunners are the only unbeaten team left in the Champions League, a historic 14-game run built on the best defense in Europe. For Mikel Arteta‘s squad, this match represents the culmination of a multi-year project and the chance to claim an unprecedented domestic and European double, a prize that would elevate them to legendary status.
Tactical Analysis & Match Context
This final presents a fascinating clash of trajectories. PSG, the reigning champions, navigated a tricky path to the final, truly hitting their stride in the high-stakes knockout rounds to prove their elite credentials once again. In contrast, Arsenal‘s journey has been one of unwavering consistency, marching through the competition undefeated while simultaneously ending a two-decade wait for domestic glory, bringing immense momentum into this decisive clash.
The tactical battle will be a classic confrontation of attack versus defense. PSG will seek to dominate possession, with midfielders Vitinha and João Neves controlling the tempo and unleashing the explosive wing play of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembélé. Arsenal will likely concede the ball, relying on their elite defensive structure anchored by William Saliba and Gabriel to absorb pressure before launching devastating counter-attacks through the pace and precision of Bukayo Saka.
The motivations for both clubs are monumental. For PSG, victory means becoming only the second club in the modern era to successfully defend the Champions League crown, solidifying their legacy as a continental powerhouse. For Arsenal, this is the final hurdle in a historic season. Winning their first-ever European title would not only complete a dream double but also signify the glorious completion of their return to the pinnacle of world soccer.
Head-to-Head Record & Historic Trends
Historically, this fixture has been closely contested. Across five previous Champions League encounters, PSG holds a narrow advantage with two victories to Arsenal‘s one, while two matches have ended in a draw. The French champions have asserted themselves as the stronger side in recent memory, creating a clear pattern of dominance.
The most telling encounters occurred in last season’s semi-finals, where PSG decisively eliminated Arsenal with a 3-1 aggregate victory. The Parisians secured a 1-0 win in London before finishing the job with a 2-1 victory at home, demonstrating their ability to outperform the Gunners when the stakes are highest. This two-game winning streak gives PSG a significant mental advantage heading into the final.
Over their five meetings, the matches have produced an average of 2.4 goals per game. Both teams have scored in three of those five clashes, and each side has managed to keep only a single clean sheet. These trends suggest that while defenses are strong, both attacks have consistently found ways to break through, pointing towards another tense and competitive final.
Squad News & Projected Lineups
Both managers face critical fitness decisions regarding key players, with late calls set to shape the tactical approach for this high-stakes final.
For PSG, the primary concerns are the fitness of star right-back Achraf Hakimi and winger Ousmane Dembélé. Hakimi is recovering from a thigh injury sustained in the semi-final first leg, while Dembélé is nursing a calf issue. While there is confidence that both will be ready for Saturday, their preparation has been disrupted, posing a potential challenge for Luis Enrique.
Arsenal‘s injury situation is more severe, particularly in defense. Ben White has been ruled out for the season with a serious knee injury, while Jurriën Timber remains a major doubt due to a groin problem. Furthermore, winger Noni Madueke is also a doubt after picking up a hamstring injury in the final league game, limiting Mikel Arteta‘s attacking options from the bench.
PSG Projected XI (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doué, Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé. Luis Enrique is expected to deploy his trusted 4-3-3 formation, relying on his dynamic midfield trio to control the game’s tempo. The attacking line is formidable, led by the in-form Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is chasing a club goal-scoring record, alongside the creative force of Dembélé, assuming he is fit to start.
Arsenal Projected XI (4-2-3-1): Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Eze, Saka, Martinelli; Gyökeres. Mikel Arteta‘s system is built upon a robust defensive foundation, though injuries will force Cristhian Mosquera into the backline. The double pivot of Declan Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly will be crucial in shielding the defense and disrupting PSG‘s rhythm, while the attack will look to Bukayo Saka to create chances for striker Viktor Gyökeres.
More details on how to watch
The Champions League Final is available on Fubo. You can watch on your computer, phone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, and other compatible devices.
In addition to the Champions League, Fubo also offers access to other major soccer competitions like Liga MX or La Liga.
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Paris Saint-Germain is challenged by Declan Rice of Arsenal
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Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi insists getting former Manchester City hero Pep Guardiola to be the Italy coach is ‘one of the possible options, certainly not an impossible dream.’
Roberto Baggio and Pep Guardiola
The Spaniard is currently out of contract after walking away from the Etihad, having won everything possible during his decade-long tenure.
His previous management experience was at Bayern Munich and Barcelona, but Guardiola did play in Serie A with Roma and Brescia, regularly returning to Italy and having many friends there.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of Napoli, and Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, embrace prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and SSC Napoli at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
“We’d have to understand if Guardiola wants to allow himself this, considering how much of Italy is in his life journey and I believe in his sentiments too,” Minister for Sport Abodi told Sky TG.
“He is one of the possible options, certainly not an impossible dream. He is a very important coach, but the job of a national team coach is different, and we’d have to see if an extraordinary club tactician wants to also become an extraordinary national team coach.
“I think this is a challenge that sooner or later Guardiola will want to do. It’s not about money, but ambition and dreams.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, acknowledges the fans after the team’s victory during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on April 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
This decision won’t be made on Guardiola until there is a new Federation President in charge, with the election set for next month between Giovanni Malagò and Giancarlo Abete.
“It takes more than a coach to make a Nazionale, he must be accompanied by a high level project,” warned the Minister for Sport.
“It needs to be a stimulus to take back the path of excellence that we sacrificed with the incompetence of the directors, at club, League and FIGC levels.
“We must work in an integrated fashion to achieve objectives and collaborate. It’s not enough to just open the gates to fill the stadiums.”
Abodi seems fairly unimpressed with the candidates who are up for the role of FIGC President, noting that the clubs and leagues generally shrug off the experience of former players.
“They believe players are not able to manage situations, so there are limitations both in the way projects are proposed, but also the way they are received.
“I was in the Federation when Roberto Baggio presented his dossier, and the thing that surprised me was that the debate wasn’t up to the standards of the proposal. There was no real attention paid, it was probably too revolutionary, whereas football in our country is very traditionalist, not in a good way.
“If that model remains in place, the Nazionale can do little.”
The profound reflection was caused by Italy failing to qualify for a third consecutive edition of the World Cup.
“It feels like a Century ago, yet we won the World Cup in 2006,” added Abodi.
“I hope this can be a shock to the system, because it is not acceptable that for the third time we ended up in the Russian Roulette of the play-offs, against opponents who are hungrier.
“I don’t think it’s a lack of talent, so much that we’ve fallen asleep and are overlooking what is there, to the point of ignoring it entirely.”
Italy’s interim head coach Silvio Baldini says the reason for the nation’s footballing downfall on the global stage is due to directors ‘who think about their own interests and not about the growth of the game’ in a scathing review of the current state of affairs in Serie A.
What Baldini said about the downfall of Calcio and the Italy national team
Baldini has been tasked with leading Italy into a series of international friendlies against Luxembourg on June 3 and against Greece on June 7. He is serving as CT on an interim basis following the resignation of Gennaro Gattuso in the wake of Italy’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
A permanent head coach is not expected to be appointed before the FIGC Presidential elections have taken place on June 22.
Baldini gave his first press conference as interim Italy head coach on Friday, explaining why he decided to name a squad that includes 20 uncapped players, insisting that he has no intention of taking the job on full-time and discussing why Italian football finds itself at such a low point in 2026.
In his analysis, Baldini laid the blame at the feet of dodgy directors, whom he claims ‘think about their own interests and not about the growth of the game
“Italian football is in the hands of directors who think about their own interests and not about the growth of the game,” Baldini insisted.
Italy Under-21 coach Silvio Baldini (@azzurri)
“The aim is to do well on the transfer market with older players, not with younger players. I won’t hide away from it, these are things I’ve always said. Some people call them ‘cheats’, and they often have the reins of the game in their hands. Without serious directors, it will continue to be a problem.”
Baldini agrees with the common opinion that there are not enough opportunities handed out to young Italy hopefuls at the highest levels on home soil.
“You get experience by playing. If the experience is limited to just a few games, your value remains low. At youth level, the national teams have always done well, but the problem is always the jump to the senior team. We need to let them play, but it’s not a problem for the federation, it’s a problem for the clubs.
ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – MARCH 31: Tarik Muharemovic of Bosnia & Herzegovina competes for the ball with Marco Palestra of Italy during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)
“Where is the advantage in signing a 39-year-old player instead of finding one in the academy? As long as there are no serious people at the top of Italian clubs, it will still be a problem.
“We play slower on the pitch for the same reason. Youngsters bring enthusiasm, rhythm, speed. The older players tend to manage their efforts and attack less. Think about PSG or Aston Villa.”
Jesse Marsch has named his 26-man ‘best ever’ Canada squad for the 2026 World Cup, including Jonathan David of Juventus and Sassuolo’s Ismael Koné.
Canada are co-hosting the tournament this summer with the USA and Mexico, running from June 11 to July 19.
As such, they were given automatic qualification as top seeds for the expanded 32-team competition.
The biggest doubt for coach Marsch had been Alphonso Davies, who was out for eight months after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in October 2025, and sustained a muscular problem playing for Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final.
He might miss the first game, but has been given the all-clear to be part of the squad.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – MARCH 01: Ismaël Koné of US Sassuolo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Atalanta BC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on March 01, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Reports on Saturday claim that Andoni Iraola, who had been linked with the vacant managerial position at Milan, is now poised to take over from Arne Slot as head coach of Liverpool instead.
Iraola posed to join Liverpool instead of Milan
Liverpool have confirmed that they have parted company with head coach Slot with immediate effect following two seasons in charge and a Premier League title in 2024-25. The Dutchman also won the EFL Cup during his first season at Anfield, but was only able to muster up a fifth-place finish during his second year in charge.
“Arne leaves with our gratitude, with a Premier League title to his name, and with the knowledge that he and his family will always be welcomed back at Anfield,” read a statement from Liverpool’s ownership group.
According to the latest updates from Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool already have a clear favourite in line to take over from Slot, and that is AFC Bournemouth’s Iraola. The Basque tactician has plenty of interest, including from Crystal Palace and from Milan as well according to reports in Italy.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – MAY 19: Andoni Iraola, Manager of AFC Bournemouth, talks to the supporters after the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on May 19, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
Reports over the last few days have indicated that Milan are set to miss out on Iraola, and his appointment now seems even more complicated given the reported interest from Liverpool.
Instead, Milan reportedly have a meeting set up with departing Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner, which is set to take place early next week.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 27: Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, acknowledges the fans while wearing his winners medal following the UEFA Conference League Final 2026 match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Football Arena Leipzig on May 27, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Matthias Jaissle has also been recommended by Ralf Rangnick, who seems poised to take over the Rossoneri sporting department, but the 38-year-old German coach is currently employed by Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, who want compensation to the tune of €6m if they are to release their head coach.
Silvio Baldini is preparing to lead a youthful Italy side into a pair of international friendlies at the beginning of June, and the interim CT is expected to implement a series of strict rules to keep his players focussed and motivated.
Which rules will Baldini bring to Italy national team?
Baldini is temporarily serving as head coach of the Italy national team following the departure of Gennaro Gattuso immediately after the World Cup play-off final defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the end of March.
FIGC President Gabriele Gravina also resigned following Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup and it is expected that a new CT will only be appointed after the Presidential elections take place on June 22.
For now, Italy’s U21 coach Baldini has stepped into the role and has named a squad that consists almost entirely of players he knows from the youth set-up. Of the 24 players he has selected, only Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marco Palestra, Niccolo Pisilli and Francesco Pio Esposito have been capped at senior level.
Baldini is an interesting character, and it has been widely reported that he likes to impose strict rules on his players in order to get the most out of them during training camps.
Italy Under-21 coach Silvio Baldini (@azzurri)
As per the Corriere dello Sport, access to mobile phones will be heavily limited, and players will be prohibited from using them in the gym or during massages for example.
No players, not even the captain and elder-statesman of the group, Donnarumma, will be entitled to their own single bedroom at Coverciano: Everybody will have to double up in twin rooms instead.
Baldini also wants all of his players to be finished with their breakfasts by 9 am, although players will be able to decide for themselves when to set their alarms in the morning.
Speaking during his press conference on Friday, Baldini made it clear that he will not bring in a fines system, as he thinks this is a wasted exercise. Instead, if a player steps out of line, the interim Italy head coach has made it clear that they will be packing their bags and heading home.
“I set rules and I want them to be respected. There are no fines, for me, that’s reductive. It doesn’t make it clear that you’ve made a mistake. For me, if you’ve made a mistake, you go home,” Baldini said.
EMPOLI, ITALY – MARCH 26: Silvio Baldini manager of Italy U21 looks on during the UEFA Under 21 EURO Qualifier match between Italy U21 and North Macedonia U21 at Stadio Carlo Castellani on March 26, 2026 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
“Young people know that I’m a credible, transparent and unfiltered person. I’ve explained to them that I’m not here to set rules or to be a dictator, but I want to make them understand that without rules, there are no principles and without principles, there is no team.
“You have to have rules: Nutrition, waking up, going to the gym, recovering well. In general, dedicating everything to your body to get yourself in the best condition for the games, so you can express yourself at your best.”
Liverpool’s search for a new head coach is already gathering pace, and Andoni Iraola has quickly emerged as the clear favourite to replace Arne Slot at Anfield.
According to David Ornstein, Liverpool may still speak to other candidates, including Stuttgart boss Sebastian Hoeness and Lens manager Pierre Sage, but Iraola is currently the leading name.
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The 43-year-old Spaniard recently left Bournemouth and is understood to have a close relationship with Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, which could prove important as the club look to move quickly.
The Times has also reported Iraola as the frontrunner following Slot’s dismissal.
Slot’s exit is a major call from Liverpool. He leaves with a Premier League title to his name, having delivered the club’s record-equalling 20th league crown in his first season.
Liverpool sacked Slot after end of season review
But football rarely waits around, and Liverpool’s poor follow-up campaign forced the hierarchy into action.
The Reds finished fifth in the Premier League, and after an end-of-season review, the club decided a change was needed.
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His teams play with energy, and that matters at Liverpool because supporters usually connect with football that feels aggressive and front-footed.
The Richard Hughes link also cannot be ignored. Hughes knows Iraola well from their time at Bournemouth, and that familiarity may make the process smoother.
Liverpool are entering a summer of major change, so having a coach and sporting director aligned from the start could be valuable.
Hoeness and Sage are also interesting names. Hoeness has done impressive work in Germany, while Sage has earned praise in France.
But Iraola feels like the more natural fit right now because he knows the Premier League and would not need as much time to understand English football.
Iraola would be a bold but sensible appointment. He is not the biggest name Liverpool could chase, but he might be the right profile.
Liverpool need energy, clarity and a coach who can reconnect the team with a high-intensity identity.
The risk is obvious: Bournemouth and Liverpool are completely different worlds. At Anfield, every poor result becomes a crisis.
Liverpool have officially confirmed that Arne Slot has left his role as head coach with immediate effect, bringing an unexpectedly short but eventful chapter at Anfield to an end.
Slot leaves Liverpool with a Premier League title on his CV, but the club have decided to move in a different direction after a disappointing follow-up campaign.
Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League, and after an end-of-season review, the hierarchy have chosen to begin the search for a new head coach.
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Andoni Iraola is now seen as the clear early favourite to replace him, with Fabrizio Romano among those reporting that the former Bournemouth boss is firmly in the frame.
This is a huge decision from Liverpool, because Slot’s spell was not a complete failure.
Arne Slot won the Premier League in his debut season
Winning the Premier League in his first season after replacing Jurgen Klopp was a serious achievement, and many managers would have earned more time off the back of that alone.
But football moves quickly, especially at a club like Liverpool. The 2025-26 season exposed too many problems.
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Performances dropped, the team lost intensity, and the mood around Anfield became more tense.
Reports have pointed to frustration from supporters after flat displays and poor results, while Liverpool’s style of play was also questioned heavily during the campaign.
The timing also makes sense from the club’s point of view. Liverpool are already heading into a major summer rebuild, with several experienced players leaving or expected to leave.
If the board felt Slot was no longer the right man, making the change now gives the next coach a chance to shape the transfer window properly.
Andoni Iraola is favourite to become the next Liverpool boss
Iraola would be an interesting appointment. His Bournemouth side were known for energy, pressing and brave football, which fits the kind of identity Liverpool supporters usually connect with.
He also has a past working relationship with Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, which could help the transition.
This is a ruthless call from Liverpool, but not a shocking one. Slot won the league, and that deserves respect, but the club clearly felt the team was moving in the wrong direction.
The big challenge now is making sure the next appointment is not just a reaction.
Iraola could be a very smart choice because his football has the urgency and aggression Liverpool fans want to see again.
But managing Bournemouth and managing Liverpool are completely different pressures.
Liverpool’s decision only works if they back the next manager properly. They need a new identity, new leaders and smart recruitment. Slot’s exit is only the first step.
Nagelsmann sees Goretzka as an option for the No. 10 role at the World Cup
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed that he sees Leon Goretzka as not only an option for the double pivot, but also as a candidate for the central attacking midfield role in his 4-2-3-1 system.
“Absolutely, that’s definitely an option. He has also scored a few goals in training and is making a good impression,” Nagelsmann said at a press conference on Saturday.
With Germany heading to the World Cup without a traditional No. 9, Goretzka is among the players who could chip in with goals.
“In the end, the question is: do we have a classic striker who can guarantee us seven, eight, nine goals at the World Cup – or do we spread the goals across several shoulders like we did at the Euros? We have many players who can score three or four goals in the tournament and also provide assists,” Nagelsmann said.
“Our idea is to share goals and assists among several players, but if there is someone who can score seven or eight goals, they are welcome to do so.”
Germany face Finland on Sunday in the first of two World Cup warm-up friendlies.
Kiran Carlson hit 13 fours and six sixes in his whirlwind innings against Somerset [Huw Evans Picture Agency]
Glamorgan captain Kiran Carlson says "it doesn't get much better" after his spectacular century spearheaded an emphatic win over defending T20 Blast champions Somerset.
It was Carlson's second hundred in the format - two seasons after his county record score of 135 against the same opponents, also at Sophia Gardens.
"It felt like deja vu - it was really cool against one of our closest rivals, Friday night, big crowd. It was really special," Carlson told BBC Sport Wales after the seven-wicket victory.
His innings of 109 off 45 balls helped Glamorgan pass their target of 172 with a remarkable 37 balls to spare, earning a much-needed win after two last-ball defeats on the opening weekend of the competition.
Carlson's high-octane approach saw him enjoy some good fortune early on in a stand of 146 with Will Smale (40) before taking the Somerset bowling apart.
"I nicked my first 30 runs over third man, but from there managed to find the middle a bit, rode my luck and it was good fun," said Carlson.
"It's really good fun batting together with Smaley [Will Smale] once we get going - we were having a good time."
He is only the second player to score more than one T20 century for Glamorgan, with the currently injured Colin Ingram having three to his name.
It was the second-fastest hundred for a Glamorgan player, beaten only by Chris Cooke's 38-ball effort.
Aussie debutant Nathan McAndrew was the key man with the ball, taking four for 15 to peg Somerset back after they had raced to 100 off 10 overs.
"It's always nice to have a good performance early in the tournament coming into a new team, it just lets you take a breath and settle, but it's just about trying to play my role for the team," said McAndrew.
Glamorgan now face a demanding spell of three away games in four days, starting with the return at Somerset on Thursday, 4 June before visits to Worcestershire the following day and Lancashire at Blackpool on Sunday, 7 June.
"To be able to put in a performance like that after losing off the last ball twice, shows where we're at as a squad, so I'm really proud of the lads.
"It's a long competition, loads of games [nine] to go, and hopefully we'll be in the mix come the back end," Carlson said.
"It's going to be a very tough game down at Somerset because they're a quality team, they don't lose many games down there and they'll be really keen to beat us.
"Tough games coming up, but that's the nature of the competition."
Experienced New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham could be a key player in the coming weeks after making a low-key debut less than 24 hours after stepping off the plane from Auckland.
"It hasn't been an easy week with a lot of moving parts, changes left right and centre, but the boys still managed to put in a really good performance with loads going on behind the scenes," said Carlson.
Some wins are remembered for the scoreline. João Fonseca’s victory over Novak Djokovic may be remembered for the date as well.
The five-set comeback was already a major Roland Garros story. The coincidence around it makes it feel even more pointed for Brazilian tennis.
For the third time this century, 29 May has framed a major Brazilian men’s moment in Paris. That is not proof of destiny, but it is a powerful sporting pattern.
Fonseca turned 29 May into another Brazilian tennis marker
The match stands on its own because of the comeback. It becomes more striking because Brazilian tennis has been here before, on the same date, at the same tournament.
The coincidence gives the story its journalistic edge
The point is not that Fonseca has become Guga, or that one date explains anything. Sport is rarely that neat.
But journalism is often about recognising when facts line up in a way readers will remember. This one does.
Kuerten was already a three-time Roland Garros champion. Bellucci’s run became a Brazilian marker after he won in straight sets against Ljubicic.
Fonseca now joins that same 29 May thread as the first Brazilian man since Bellucci to reach the second week of a Grand Slam.
That is why this result has a wider feel. It is not mythmaking. It is a rare, clean coincidence linking three Brazilian stories across one Roland Garros century.
What is clear, though, is that the top-ranked player has had a series of issues with heat and cramps in big matches throughout his career.
Sinner said after wasting a two-set and 5-1 advantage in his five-set loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo that he didn’t feel well when he woke up the morning of Thursday’s match.
Amid a week-long Paris heatwave, the temperature on Court Philippe-Chatrier rose to 32 C (90 F) during the match, and Sinner was clearly having a tough time cooling himself down as he reached for multiple ice bags and used a hand-held fan.
Still, he said the heat wasn't the issue.
“I think many things together caused this problem,” he said. “I just need my time now to process what went wrong here.”
It was Sinner’s 12th loss in 18 career five-set matches.
Here’s a look at some other matches during which Sinner had physical issues:
Sinner had his right thigh treated by a trainer midway through the second set and drank cucumber juice to relieve cramps. He was seen vomiting or spitting something out in the corner of the court in the night match, which was held in humid conditions.
Still, he had regained control of the match before it was suspended overnight due to rain, and he came back the next day and finished it off in three sets and went on to win the title.
Saved by roof in Australia
In the third round of this year’s Australian Open, Sinner was limping and desperately trying to stretch out cramps in his arms and legs amid severe heat against Eliot Spizzirri.
Sinner acknowledged he was lucky when the extreme heat rules saved him and the roof was closed just as he went down a break in the third set. He won it in four sets.
The Italian star, who was the two-time defending champion in Australia, was beaten by Novak Djokovic over five sets in the semifinals.
Retirement in Shanghai
Amid extreme humidity in the third round of his title defense at the Shanghai Masters in October, Sinner retired midway through the third set against Tallon Griekspoor.
He limped between points and frequently massaged his right thigh in the deciding set. On a changeover, he didn’t sit and instead put his legs up on his bench to try and ward off a cramp.
Abandoned final vs. Alcaraz in Cincinnati
Sinner retired 22 minutes into the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz last year because of illness, amid extreme heat.
He put an ice pack on his head during a changeover but was clearly having trouble from the start.
“Didn’t feel great from yesterday,” Sinner said. “Also during the night, I thought I would recover a bit better, but it was not the case. I just tried to go out for the fans, trying to give a match. But it was not meant to be for me today.”
It was the first time in his career that he retired during a final. After he stopped playing, Alcaraz went over and put his arm around his rival as Sinner sat in his chair.
Trembling vs. Rune in Australia
In the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open against Holger Rune, Sinner advanced in four sets as both players struggled with the heat.
In the third set, Sinner’s hand was trembling during a changeover. He asked for a trainer, and told a ball kid to bring him something to drink from his team. The player’s pulse was checked, and then he trudged off with a towel draped around his neck and a bottle in each hand.
Sinner went on to win the title.
Dizziness in 5-set loss to Medvedev at Wimbledon
During a five-set loss to Medvedev in the 2024 Wimbledon quarterfinals, Sinner felt ill and dizzy and said he hadn’t slept well the night before.
He was treated by a trainer and left the court during the third set, then briefly surged before faltering again.
Liverpool are searching for a new manager after sacking Arne Slot following a disastrous Premier League title defence.
With Slot ruthlessly dismissed, one parting gift was that the new coach will have Champions League football, with the Dutch coach able to navigate a testing finale to the campaign despite a challenge to hold onto a top-five finish, though they fell by 24 points from the peak of the title-winning season.
Ultimately, the Reds decided the team needed to evolve and made what is understood to be an extremely difficult decision for the club, with a debt of gratitude for delivering a Premier League title just 12 months ago.
Now attention turns to a market with options, but one clear candidate might have been Xabi Alonso, though the former Liverpool midfielder, sacked by Real Madrid in January, ultimately opted to join Chelsea with the decision over Slot yet to be finalised earlier this month.
“That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying. The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and – most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves – successful,” read a club statement. “As such, our appreciation for everything he has achieved could not be greater, particularly as it was underpinned by a work ethic, a diligence and a level of expertise which further underlined our view that he is a leader in his field.”
A wonderful job at Bournemouth, clinching Europa League football with a sixth-place finish off the back of a remarkable 18-game unbeaten streak to conclude the season. Iraola also adapted to key exits last summer, with the Spanish boss now eager to try a new challenge. And Liverpool could offer a step up for Iraola, who could bring a new look to Anfield, with his tactical versatility.
Sebastian Hoeness
The Stuttgart boss has quickly become one of the most highly-rated coaches in Europe. Fourth place in the Bundesliga confirmed Champions League qualification and the next step could be Anfield.
The credentials are there from a football philosophy point of view, with possession highly coveted, though some may draw comparisons with his emphasis on pressing, too, or ‘heavy metal’ style that Mohamed Salah pushed for in his fiery statement earlier this month, likely to be appreciated at Anfield.
Julian Nagelsmann
Occupied with Germany at the World Cup, but a manager, despite his age, at just 38 years old, who has immense experience and a clear identity. That could be tweaked and honed at Anfield. Long since linked with Premier League jobs, could Liverpool be the right fit now after Germany’s involvement in USA, Canada and Mexico?
Jurgen Klopp
Still a premature time to make his triumphant return, just two years after his emotional departure, but Klopp would create immense excitement and allow fans to dream of an immediate return to contention for the top prizes in the game. Perhaps too soon for him to dive back in, having become Red Bull’s Head of Global Football in 2024.
Steven Gerrard
Could the Reds opt for their legendary ex-captain to rally the club? Gerrard has been without a club since leaving Al-Ettifaq last year and is short of credentials as a manager, though his aura around Anfield could inspire the change required after the malaise set in under Slot.
Oliver Glasner
Another manager conveniently available on a free transfer after a remarkable job with Crystal Palace, concluding his famous reign by winning the Conference League and delivering perhaps the greatest night in the history of the club. But would Glasner’s approach suit the Reds? Somewhat similar to Iraola, could his stature prove to be a risk with some of Liverpool’s huge characters if results were not immediately positive?
Liverpool have already decided their next manager after sacking Arne Slot
Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool Have Already Decided Their Next Manager
Things are moving rapidly at Anfield. Liverpool have sacked Arne Slot this morning in a bombshell move and they have already decided their new head coach.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who exclusively broke the news about Slot’s sacking.
Speaking on X he said: “Andoni Iraola set to become the next Liverpool manager as revealed earlier today!”
“The negotiations will move forward quickly to get it done with formal steps but #LFC decision made…”
“Iraola will be the next manager.”
The Spaniard has guided Bournemouth into the Europa League after finishing sixth in the Premier League. It is the first time in the club’s history that they have secured European football.
Iraola previously worked with Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes during his time at Bournemouth.
After turning down a move to AC Milan a couple of days ago, it now appears that he was waiting for the Liverpool job.
As for Slot, it is a sad ending for just the second manager to win the Premier League title at Liverpool. He certainly deserved a send off from the supporters, but there’s no denying that the evidence stacked against him this season.
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group has issued a statement confirming the decision to dismiss head coach Arne Slot.
Here it is in full:
"That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying. The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and – most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves – successful.
"As such, our appreciation for everything he has achieved could not be greater, particularly as it was underpinned by a work ethic, a diligence and a level of expertise which further underlined our view that he is a leader in his field.
"From the moment that we first encountered Arne, it was immediately clear that he is an individual who does not merely accept responsibility, he embraces it. This was evident when he agreed to take over as head coach, when he guided us to the Premier League title and throughout the season just ended when he faced considerable challenges and burdens.
"At the same time, we have collectively come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward. Again, it must be stressed that this is not a decision which has been reached lightly - anything but.
"We would like to take this opportunity to place on record our appreciation for Arne, who will always hold a special place in the history of this football club as the coach who delivered Liverpool's 20th league title.
"That accomplishment – made all the more remarkable as it arrived in his very first season in charge – was built on outstanding coaching and leadership every single day.
"He also helped guide the club through one of the most difficult periods imaginable following the loss of Diogo. The compassion and humanity he showed throughout that time said a great deal about him as a person.
"As such, we can only wish Arne well in the next stage of his coaching career, with our expectation being that he will continue to be successful. We do so in the knowledge that his Liverpool legacy is intact and will become yet more meaningful in the years and decades to come.
"Nevertheless, the conclusion we have come to is built on a belief that the team's trajectory is best addressed through a change of direction. That does not diminish the work Arne has done here, or the respect we have for him. Nor is it a reflection of his talents. Rather, it is indicative of the need for a different approach.
"Arne leaves with our gratitude, with a Premier League title to his name, and with the knowledge that he and his family will always be welcomed back at Anfield."
What's your reaction to this news? Is it the right call? And what do you make of the timing?
There’s the legacy, and the standard, of playing during the final week of the season. North Kingstown knows it has that experience on its side every June and now the Skippers are playing their best volleyball of the season.
North Kingstown had been a sleeping giant in Division I all spring. Graduation losses pushed the Skippers’ high-powered motor into first gear. Now the pedal is hammered to the floor and North Kingstown is heading for the semifinals for the seventh consecutive season.
The fourth-ranked Skippers handed No. 5 Barrington a 3-0 quarterfinal defeat in just over an hour on Friday, May 29 in North Kingstown. The 25-19, 25-15, 25-19 victory saw North Kingstown trail 15-14 in the first frame and then never again as it went into cruise control.
North Kingstown now meets No. 1 La Salle on Wednesday, June 3 at Rhode Island College’s Murray Center. Start time is set for 5:30 p.m. No. 2 Hendricken and No. 6 East Greenwich play in the night cap of the Final Four doubleheader.
“I think it’s the little things — the process of not thinking about the previous play and just moving on,” NK’s Jayden Yang, who handed out 35 assists and had four aces, said. “I think our chemistry as a team outside of volleyball really helps us peak around this time too.”
North Kingstown lost its only regular-season meeting to Barrington, 3-1, in early May. It was an uncharacteristic performance in a string of early woes as North Kingstown was forming its rotation. Barrington played well in that match, and it might’ve been the wake-up call NK needed.
The Skippers rattled off five straight wins, including a sweep of La Salle on the final day of the regular season.
“It was more of a journey than a struggle,” Sean Peters said. “We all kind of went through it together — the growing pains but we’re definitely pushing through. We are 100 times better as a team than we were in that first game against East Greenwich. We got swept [in that game] and now here we are, first game in the playoffs and we’re sweeping other teams.”
The defense against Barrington in the quarterfinal showcase — 41 total digs, three solo blocks and handful of assisted blocks — made life at the net impossible for the Eagles. It’s the type of play that rallies a program and succeeds in the playoffs.
Peters, Owen Schneider and Mark Sardelli also combined for 29 kills in the sweep.
“I think we’re all in the mindset that we’re not giving up,” Sardelli said. “We’re diving every play if we need to and just really giving it our all. We’re all really close friends and we’ve grown a lot together.”
And then the biggest reason fueling NK — the Skippers are out to lessen the pain of two consecutive five-set losses in the championship. La Salle captured the 2024 crown with a 17-15 edge in the final frame. And Cranston East last year, during NK’s perfect season, snagged a 16-14 victory in the fifth.
“The last two years were tough losses,” Yang said. “But we have to understand that it wasn’t our time to win that day and hopefully we can improve. We learned from our mistakes.”
The alums from those teams surely let this cast know anything can happen at the Murray Center.
“The undefeated greats, those seniors come into practice still all the time,” Sardelli said. “That entire team and we’ve been practicing with them and against them. It just feels like we’re kind of taking on the torch from them and they’re really proud of us.”
Arne Slot was hailed as the perfect successor to charismatic Jurgen Klopp after winning the Premier League in his first season. [PA Media]
Arne Slot's sacking at Liverpool completes one of the most remarkable falls from grace of any Premier League title-winning manager.
Chelsea sacked three managers swiftly after the same success as Slot – but then owner Roman Abramovich's unique demands made them a special case.
This is Liverpool, the supposed bastion of stability.
Carlo Ancelotti was sacked by Chelsea at the end of his second season in 2011 after winning the league and FA Cup double in his first. Jose Mourinho's second spell at Stamford Bridge ended when he was axed in December 2015, seven months after winning the title, as they lay one point above the relegation zone.
Antonio Conte went the same way in July 2018 after winning the title in his first season then FA Cup in his second, while Leicester City dismissed Claudio Ranieri in February 2017 as they were only one point off the relegation places nine months after their remarkable Premier League triumph.
But none, arguably, have been shown the door from an earlier position of such strength as Slot – sacked a year after winning the title with ease in his first season in succession to Jurgen Klopp, then having his squad bolstered by a staggering £450m spending spree.
So why did it unravel for the Dutch head coach who many Liverpool fans initially regarded as the calm, transitional Bob Paisley figure to predecessor Klopp's firebrand, charismatic Bill Shankly?
Was it Klopp's Liverpool 2.0 that won title?
Slot's seamless transition from the iconic Klopp saw the German's squad – with only the addition of £10m Juventus forward Federico Chiesa – win the title by 10 points with four games to spare, losing only twice until the job was done with victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
So was Slot purely the beneficiary of taking over ready-made title winners then simply steering them to glory?
This would be incredibly harsh on Slot and his achievements.
Slot calmed understandable post-Klopp anxiety with his measured approach, but made key alterations that took away some of the thrilling chaos that preceded him to turn the title race into a procession.
Liverpool's main transfer target on Slot's appointment was Real Sociedad's Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, now at Arsenal.
Arne Slot celebrates in front of The Kop after Liverpool won their 20th title. [EPA]
With the deal almost done, Zubimendi decided to stay in La Liga, to the widespread angst of those Liverpool fans demanding big signings.
Slot blocked out the noise, turning to his countryman Ryan Gravenberch, something of an under-achiever under Klopp, to take the "number 6" role designated for Zubimendi.
It was a masterstroke, with Gravenberch outstanding as he provided the platform for a more organised Liverpool, not as exciting as under Klopp but cohesive, organised winners.
Slot also produced another key tactical move by using Luis Diaz, a gifted but occasionally erratic winger, as a striker. It was not the Colombian's natural position but it suited him perfectly as he made many match-winning contributions.
He also won over Liverpool's biggest names who had under-pinned the Klopp glories of winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and two League Cups.
Mohamed Salah had arguably his finest season as Liverpool's squad bought into Slot's methods as one - although this relationship turned to open hostility, at least on the Egyptian's side, surfacing in two public outbursts, one in an interview and another on social media, that undermined the head coach.
Salah's form fell off a cliff in previously unimaginable fashion before he announced this would be his final season at Liverpool after a magnificent career.
Yes, Slot inherited what Klopp described as Liverpool 2.0, but it was also a squad that had finished nine points off the title when the German left. The Dutchman changed that.
Slot was bequeathed quality, but he put his own stamp on it to make Liverpool title winners. To suggest otherwise is to downgrade his work unfairly.
Summer of celebration turned to tragedy
Liverpool's 20th title, equalling Manchester United, was a cause of rejoicing from their global fanbase. The summer was meant to be a time of celebration basking in that success.
Instead, it was a summer of tragedy.
The title parade around the city was predictably joyous, with red plumes of smoke engulfing the famous Liver Birds at the Pier Head.
Joy turned to horror as 54-year-old Paul Doyle crashed his car into supporters on nearby Water Street during the celebrations, injuring more than 130 people.
Doyle was jailed for 21 years and six months after pleading guilty to 31 charges, admitted dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.
Diogo Jota's death in a car crash left Liverpool grief-stricken. [Getty Images]
And then, on 3 July, much-loved striker Diogo Jota, 28 was killed in a car crash, along with his 25-year-old brother Andre Silva, while driving in the Spanish province of Zamora.
Liverpool, as a club, city and fanbase, were heartbroken. Jota was hugely-popular as a team-mate and player, leaving those at Liverpool grief-stricken.
Jota's song is sung in the 20th minute of every game – he wore number 20 – while Andrew Robertson referenced his close friend after Scotland qualified for the World Cup.
Only those at Liverpool know how much of an emotional toll this has taken as their grief has been mostly private, but it was a devastating occurrence and is still raw.
Was £450m transfer spree Slot's downfall?
Most observers – including this one – believed Liverpool's title was theirs to lose after one of the most spectacular summers of spending in Premier League history.
After keeping their power dry following Slot's arrival, a strategy rewarded with the title, Liverpool embarked on a remarkable spree.
This included £125m British record signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, £116m Germany golden boy Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, another £70m striker in Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, as well as another £70m on full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong from Bournemouth and Bayer Leverkusen respectively.
Liverpool raked in more than £250m from sales of players such as striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich and Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen.
Trent Alexander-Arnold left for Real Madrid at the end of his contract while, of course, the whole club and its support was devastated by Jota's death.
Alexander-Arnold and Diaz, outstanding at Bayern, have been sorely missed.
Liverpool's outlay, however, did not strengthen their squad. It made it worse, which takes some doing.
It left the squad mediocre and unbalanced as expensive new acquisitions spluttered or suffered injuries, while their recruitment team failed to deliver one of their most significant targets.
Did Liverpool really need to sign Alexander Isak for £125m after spending £70m on Hugo Ekitike? [Reuters]
There are many questions around Slot's transfer dealings, although owners Fenway Sports Group's CEO of football Michael Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes must also take responsibility.
Liverpool's key pair of power brokers were showered with bouquets in the summer. Now they must take the brickbats.
How did such a splurge leave an unbalanced team?
Why did Liverpool not sign competition for Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo on the flanks?
Was enough thought given to how Wirtz would be utilised as Liverpool revelled in beating Manchester City to his signature?
Did they really need to spend £125m on Isak having spent £70m on Ekitike?
Were they too complacent in assuming Crystal Palace would just give up on Marc Guehi?
Liverpool appeared so committed to the Isak deal, the player so exiled at Newcastle after his one-man strike to get a move, that it felt like they could not turn away, even after signing Ekitike.
Did they really need Isak? The more you watched Liverpool before he broke a leg while scoring a goal in a victory at Tottenham Hotspur in December, the more he resembled the most expensive vanity purchase in Liverpool history.
Isak arrived unfit then got a groin injury. When he did play, at the expense of the one signing who was playing well at that point, Ekitike, he looked listless and off the pace, poor value for money at such an exorbitant fee.
The broken leg was another serious disruption for a player meant to provide Liverpool with a lethal spearhead. Even his return was interrupted by "minor" fitness issues.
Wirtz, whose deployment behind the strikers disrupted Liverpool's midfield bedrock to leave them horribly vulnerable all season, has been shifted around from his central role to the flanks as Slot has sought answers. He has shown glimpses of real class but, like Liverpool, nowhere near enough.
And having collected new signings at such a rate, did it mean Slot and Liverpool pushed a key capture down their list of priorities then failed to get it done?
Crystal Palace captain and England defender Guehi was a top target, not merely as partner to Virgil van Dijk but as cover to Ibrahima Konate, whose contract is coming to an end.
Cue the perfect storm.
Palace refused to sell. Konate's form went into sharp decline. Van Dijk suddenly looked fallible. A solution was lost as Quansah had been sold.
When January came, Manchester City needed defensive reinforcements and paid a bargain £20m for Guehi, £15m less than Liverpool belatedly agreed.
It was intriguing to hear Slot describe Guehi as a "great signing" after he was outstanding in Manchester City's win at Anfield.
And through it all, Slot lost the golden touch that was so assured in his first season.
He changed formations and personnel without success. The substitutions that worked so well last season now whiffed off desperation – such as defender Konate for striker Ekitike after 55 minutes of the 3-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest – accompanied by some delusional post-match verdicts and talk of "positives" when there were none.
The season started with Liverpool looking gung-ho and wide open. Wins were secured through the high-wire act of last-gasp winners, but once Crystal Palace turned the tables with an injury time goal at Selhurst Park in September to inflict their first defeat, it all fell apart.
Were Van Dijk and Salah deals a mistake?
The precious gift of "20/20" hindsight is a wonderful thing.
It is easy to say now that Liverpool bowed to sentimentality by giving lucrative new two-year deals to captain Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, when to not do so at the time would have sparked fury among supporters.
Van Dijk had captained Liverpool to the title in imperious fashion, cementing his status among the Premier League's finest defenders.
Salah, meanwhile, looked on a personal mission to return the title to Anfield, which he duly did, scoring 34 goals in 50 starts in all competitions.
The news of the deals, after much speculation, was greeted rapturously by Liverpool's fans. The sight of Salah - "The Egyptian King" - marking the new deal by being photographed sitting on a throne at Anfield should have been an iconic image.
This season 34-year-old Van Dijk's game has become error-strewn, the air of invincibility he carried gone as he has been regularly exposed, as proved by moments of panic-stricken defending previously out of character. He has started to look his age.
Salah, 33, lacked the pace and spark of previous years – although he will always have legendary status as a Liverpool great having scored 257 goals in 441 games since arriving from AS Roma in summer 2017.
He did, however, temporarily tarnish his standing with his infamous "thrown under the bus" outburst at Elland Road after he was left on the bench at Leeds United in December.
And Salah's outpouring of angst after a 4-2 loss at Aston Villa did Slot no favours at all. It increased the noised around the Dutchman at a time when he needed it least.
It also carried all the hallmarks of a fading superstar shaking his fist at the skies after such a poor season for Liverpool and, we must not forget, Salah.
The new contracts for two ageing stars suddenly look very dubious – but this is easy to say now. Very little criticism came Slot or Liverpool's way when they were paraded as a coup in the summer.
All this combined to produce a desperate situation Slot could not control as the damaging defeats piled up, leading to an inevitable conclusion.
Now, a year after being hailed a hero, Arne Slot is out of Anfield.
Arne Slot previously coached at Feyenoord [Getty Images]
Head coach Arne Slot has been sacked by Liverpool after two seasons in charge.
The Dutchman, 47, guided the Reds to their 20th league title in his debut season but they have struggled during his second year, finishing fifth in the Premier League.
Recently departed Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is the leading contender to replace Slot.
"That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying. The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and - most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves - successful," Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) said in a statement.
"As such, our appreciation for everything he has achieved could not be greater, particularly as it was underpinned by a work ethic, a diligence and a level of expertise which further underlined our view that he is a leader in his field.
"From the moment that we first encountered Arne, it was immediately clear that he is an individual who does not merely accept responsibility, he embraces it."
The decision was made by Michael Edwards, FSG's chief executive, and Richard Hughes, Liverpool's sporting director.
Throughout the season, Liverpool insisted that a change of head coach was not on the agenda, but after assessing the situation following the end of the season last weekend, the club's hierarchy believe the next phase requires a more front-foot, aggressive and urgent style of football.
Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss in 2024 after the German stepped down at Anfield after nine years as manager.
Much of Liverpool's success under Klopp - where they won every major trophy - came through this style of play.
"The conclusion we have come to is built on a belief that the team's trajectory is best addressed through a change of direction. That does not diminish the work Arne has done here, or the respect we have for him. Nor is it a reflection of his talents. Rather, it is indicative of the need for a different approach," the statement added.
"Arne leaves with our gratitude, with a Premier League title to his name, and with the knowledge that he and his family will always be welcomed back at Anfield."
They broke the British transfer record to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle for a fee of £125m and also bought Bayer Leverkusen and Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz for a club record £116m.
In July, forward Diogo Jota died in a car crash - a player who featured regularly under Slot.
"We would like to take this opportunity to place on record our appreciation for Arne, who will always hold a special place in the history of this football club as the coach who delivered Liverpool's 20th league title," the statement added.
"That accomplishment - made all the more remarkable as it arrived in his very first season in charge - was built on outstanding coaching and leadership every single day.
"He also helped guide the club through one of the most difficult periods imaginable following the loss of Diogo. The compassion and humanity he showed throughout that time said a great deal about him as a person.
"As such, we can only wish Arne well in the next stage of his coaching career, with our expectation being that he will continue to be successful. We do so in the knowledge that his Liverpool legacy is intact and will become yet more meaningful in the years and decades to come."
[BBC]The third edition of World Sevens will be played in Brentford from 28 to 30 Maay [Getty Images]
World Sevens Football (W7F) is a seven-a-side professional women's football competition featuring eight clubs in a 'grand slam' series.
The third edition of the tournament is running from 28 to 30 May at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium in London.
Bayern Munich won the inaugural competition in May 2025 in Estoril, Portugal, while San Diego Wave won the next tournament in December 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, US.
The eight women's clubs taking part are Aston Villa, Chelsea, Everton, Leicester City, London City Lionesses, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.
What is the format?
Each team will play between three and five matches, on grass pitches half the size of the usual 11-a-side pitch. Each match will be played over 30 minutes, in two 15-minute halves.
The eight teams will be split into two groups, playing in a round-robin format over the first two days.
Chelsea, Everton, Leciester and London City Lionesses form Group 1, while Aston Villa, Manchester United, Spurs and West Ham make up Group 2.
The top two clubs in each group will advance to the semi-finals, which will be followed by a third-place match and the final.
Teams will have up to 14 players in their squads, with unlimited rolling substitutions allowed.
Who is funding the competition and what is the prize money?
The tournament was co-founded by American entrepreneurs Jennifer Mackesy and Justin Fishkin.
Mackesy has a minority stake in Chelsea Women and is co-owner of NWSL club Gotham FC.
While previous events in Estoril and Fort Lauderdale provided a prize money pool of $5m (£3.76m) spread among its eight teams, this year's prize pot will be lower, at $1.5m (£1.1m).
The winner will receive $500,000 (£372,000), with $250,000 (£186,000) for the runners-up.
For comparison, Bayern Munich earned £1.8m ($2.5m) in prize money for winning the inaugural tournament.
Teams finishing in the top four have their prize money split evenly, with half of it contractually bound to go to competing players and staff, and the rest distributed as the club chooses.
Manchester United took part in the inaugural competition last year and will return for the third edition of the tournament this week [Getty Images]
Why has the prize money been lowered?
Prize money is lower for this tournament compared to previous editions as organisers assess where best to distribute funds globally for the competition.
English clubs continue to generate the most revenue in women's football globally, and according to analysis by Deloitte in January, Arsenal top the charts.
Who is playing when?
Thursday 28 May results
Chelsea 4-3 Everton (after extra time)
London City 1-2 Leicester
Man Utd 5-4 West Ham
Spurs 3-6 Aston Villa
London City 1-2 Everton
Chelsea 3-1 Leicester
Friday 29 May results
Man Utd 4-0 Aston Villa
Spurs 4-1 West Ham
Everton 8-2 Leicester
Chelsea 5-2 London City
Aston Villa 3-2 West Ham
Man Utd 8-2 Spurs
Saturday 30 May results
Chelsea 8-2 Aston Villa
Man Utd 5-2 Everton
Final: Chelsea v Man Utd 14:30 KO
Where can I watch World Sevens?
The matches can be attended in person at Brentford's ground and there are also streaming options for online viewing.
Most clubs will be streaming the games on their own websites, and UK viewers can also watch every match on Sky Sports.
This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Head Coach Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth in his last game in charge after his sides 1-1 draw during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth at City Ground on May 24, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images) | AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images
Liverpool and Arne Slot have today officially parted ways, with the club conducting a season-end review and deciding that between the poor performances and results of the 2025-26 season and the increasingly unhappy mood of the supporters at Anfield the Dutch trainer’s position was untenable.
Now, questions will turn to what comes next, and whatever does come next is likely to happen quickly. It also seems nearly certain what comes next will be Andoni Iraola. The 43-year-old Basque head coach this week confirmed he was moving on from Bournemouth this summer after three years in charge.
When he did, speculation immediately turned to Liverpool given not just his success with the Premier League club but the attractive, high-tempo style of play he deploys that embraces both the press and rapid attacking—the lack of which made the 2025-26 season hard to watch under Slot at Liverpool.
Iraola spent much of his playing career at right back for Atheltic Bilbao, where he made more than 400 appearances, before moving into coaching with Cypriot club AEK Larnaca in 2018. That was followed by a move to Mirandes in the Spanish second tier, then Rayo Vallecano, and then Bournemouth.
Shortly after the club announced they were parting ways with Slot, a slew of club-connected journalists including The Times’ Paul Joyce and The Atheltic’s James Pearceand David Ornstein all came out with statements signalling that Iraola was Liverpool’s top choice to become the club’s new manager.
The Atlanta Dream got exactly what they wanted from Angel Reese on Friday night. They got the rebounding. They got the energy. They got the playmaking. Most importantly, they got another win.
What they also got was a reminder that one of the WNBA's most impactful players is walking a fine line early in the season. Reese helped lead Atlanta to an 86-66 victory over the Portland Fire, stuffing the stat sheet with 18 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and a block. It was the type of performance Dream fans have quickly become accustomed to from the former LSU star, who has helped push Atlanta near the top of the league standings.
But buried inside another dominant outing was a moment that could become a bigger storyline if it continues.
Reese's technical foul adds up
The technical came midway through the first quarter after Reese was called for a loose-ball foul involving Portland center Megan Gustafson.
Frustrated with the whistle, Reese turned toward the official and appeared to wave off the call. The gesture immediately resulted in a technical foul. On most nights, one technical foul is forgotten by the final buzzer. This one carries a bit more significance because it was Reese's third technical foul of the season.
Under WNBA rules, a player's first three technical fouls each result in a $500 fine. Technical fouls four through seven bring a $1,000 fine, while any additional technicals beyond that come with a $1,500 fine. Players who accumulate eight technical fouls are also subject to a one-game suspension.
That means Reese's latest emotional reaction could cost her $500 if the league lets the technical stand.
The Dream need Angel Reese on the floor
The bigger concern for Atlanta isn't the fine. It's the pace.
The Dream are only seven games into the season and Reese is already halfway to the technical-foul suspension threshold. If she continues picking them up at the current rate, it could eventually become an issue for a team with championship aspirations.
That's especially true because Reese has become one of Atlanta's most important players. Since arriving with the Dream, she has brought toughness, rebounding and defensive versatility. Those traits were on full display against Portland as Atlanta controlled the game from start to finish.
The Dream improved to 5-2 with the victory and continue to look like one of the early surprises in the WNBA. Reese's impact is a major reason why.
Passion is part of what makes Reese special
At the same time, asking Reese to completely remove emotion from her game would be unrealistic. Her competitiveness is one of the reasons she became a national star at LSU and one of the league's most talked-about players. Reese plays with an edge that energizes teammates and frustrates opponents.
That fire often works in Atlanta's favor. The challenge is making sure it doesn't become costly over the course of a long season.
Friday's technical didn't stop Reese from dominating the game. In fact, she responded by putting together one of her best all-around performances of the year. Still, as the technical foul count continues to rise, every conversation with an official becomes a little more important. The Dream can live with Reese's intensity.
What they can't afford is losing one of their stars because too many emotional moments eventually add up.
FILE PHOTO - Liverpool head coach Arne Slot stands on the touchline during the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Villa Park. Jacob King/PA Wire/dpa
Liverpool have sacked head coach Arne Slot after a disappointing defence of their Premier League title.
Fans turned on the Dutchman after a number of poor performances – the team lost 19 times this season – and there was some disharmony in the dressing room with Mohamed Salah the most outspoken.
Sources insist the decision was taken with “enormous reluctance”, admitting it does not feel entirely fair to dispense with a coach who won only the club’s second league title in 35 years.
However, it is understood the decision has been taken based on what they believe is the best chance of moving forward and the club’s hierarchy feel the team needs to evolve again towards a more aggressive, front-foot, urgent style of football.
That reflects comments made by Salah in a social media post earlier this month when he called for a return to the “heavy metal football” played under predecessor Jürgen Klopp.
Liverpool insist the desire for a change of style should not be viewed as a criticism of Slot, whose calibre as one of Europe’s leading coaches should not be doubted.
“Liverpool FC can confirm Arne Slot is to depart his role as head coach with immediate effect and that the process to appoint a successor is under way,” said a statement.
“He leaves with a Premier League title to his name and our deepest gratitude and appreciation.”
Liverpool insist the desire for a change of style should not be viewed as a criticism of Slot.
Part of Liverpool’s rationale for making the change is that the Premier League has changed and they need to find a different solution to the challenges now being posed and delaying a decision would impact on next season’s preparations.
Liverpool, who stumbled to fifth place to secure Champions League football after taking just two points from their last four matches, will now spend the next few days refining a shortlist of suitable candidates and while they want to make a swift appointment they are intent on finding the right coach to implement their preferred style.
The timing of the decision, while welcomed by a large proportion of the fanbase, will anger those supporters who were clamouring for former midfielder Xabi Alonso to return to Anfield only for him to join Chelsea less than a fortnight ago.
However, the club’s interest in the Spaniard appeared to have cooled after initially considering him as Klopp’s successor only to be told he wanted to stay at Bayer Leverkusen, from where he joined another former club Real Madrid a year later.
Bournemouth’s departing manager Andoni Iraola was already one of the bookmakers’ favourites even before Slot was sacked, while Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann and Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique are also high up on that list.
EVANSVILLE – Memorial has had many moments of individual brilliance this season. Bri Canaan’s pitching being one, Madison Thomas’ hitting being another.
But in the IHSAA softball sectional championship, the Tigers’ team spirit was on full display from inning one through six. Contributions were seen throughout in the 11-1 win over North Posey on May 29.
After learning of their opponent for the championship, Memorial coach Rick Lutz had his team work on their hitting in practice to prepare for the game. It is an area he said has been “spotty” this season.
Well, the opposite was true at Cooper Stadium. The Tigers scored seven runs combined in the first two innings and North Posey made multiple pitching changes as a result. The Vikings' lone run came on a bases-loaded walk.
This was not the biggest Canaan game statistically, but that was not necessary. Still, the junior was effective – six strikeouts while allowing just three hits.
Coming together at the right time
The vision Memorial coach Rick Lutz has had for his group has always been team-oriented – and that played out in the championship game. No better time than the postseason to come together.
“This is how we expected our offense to be all year,” Lutz said.
As she did on May 26 in the semifinal, Thomas made a loud impact with her hitting against North Posey. A three-run home run into right field pushed the lead to six in the second inning. More importantly, it brought a second-consecutive sectional title that much closer.
The Tigers’ leading hitter has meant a great deal to the program.
“That ball was way over the fence,” Lutz said. “Any time she’s at the plate, she can put the ball down for a slap, a base hit, drive in a run or hit it over the fence. She means everything to us.”
Memorial now looks forward to regionals on June 2 where they will host Gibson Southern. The Titans won their sectional championship against Jasper 6-1 on May 29.
Memorial’s meeting with Gibson Southern came early this season, its sixth game on April 7.
It was a shutout win for the Tigers, 8-0, with Canaan, Thomas and catcher Cypress Aliotta leading the charge. Canaan had 11 strikeouts in the game, and with the talent the Titans’ possess offensively, a similar performance may be needed.
Lutz said the plan is to continue working in all areas as they have been as they prepare for the Titans.
“They’ve been a good team for 20-plus years,” Lutz said. “It’ll be a challenge for us.”
Memorial will be heading into regionals on a six-game winning streak. But so will Gibson Southern. The opportunity to clinch a semi-state appearance in Jasper on June 6 awaits.
Listed below are the results, details from the other sectional championship games played on Friday night.
IHSAA sectional championship results from May 29
Sectional 31: Gibson Southern 6, Jasper 1
Gibson Southern did all its scoring in the first inning against Jasper at Southridge. Paxton Cummings’ lone hit was a grand slam. Laney Scherer went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and one run, Miley Sperling had seven strikeouts. The Titans went through the sectional allowing just two runs in three games this week.
Gibson Southern will play Memorial in the regional championship on June 2.
Sectional 48: Tecumseh 11, Forest Park 0 (five innings)
After a tough 2-1 semifinal win over Mater Dei, sophomore pitcher Audrey Seiler delivered more of the same in the sectional championship. Seiler had 13 strikeouts and allowed just one hit in the shutout win over Forest Park. Avery Long, a junior, went 3-for-5 with two runs in the game.
Tecumseh will play Sullivan in the regional championship on June 2.
Markos Tsegaye is a sports reporter for the Courier & Press. He can be reached at mtsegaye@usatodayco.com. Follow him on X @10_Markos_
Malick Diouf: Man United learn of biggest rival in chase for PL stand-out
Manchester United will look to sign a top left-back this summer.
Patrick Dorgu is expected to play a left-wing role next season after proving to be a massive hit in that position. His positional change, combined with the reality that Luke Shaw cannot play every game as he did last season, leaves United with no choice but to sign another left-back.
Among the left-backs the 20-time English champions have been linked with is West Ham United’s El Hadji Malick Diouf.
El Hadji Malick Diouf is too good to go down with West Ham
Diouf has been a marvel to watch. Despite West Ham United’s struggles, which have even led to relegation, he has stood out brightly throughout.
He properly introduced himself to the English football scene, emerging as an elite playmaker with five assists in 32 games. From there, his rise as an attacking threat came through a superb ability to overlap, carry the ball forward, and whip dangerous crosses into the box; few in the league can match his delivery. Beyond club football, he went on to step up to the highest levels, helping Senegal capture the AFCON crown in the winter.
For sure, there are many ways you could imagine him transforming this Manchester United side.
With West Ham United relegated, it was Diouf and Mateus Fernandes whom the Red Devils were keen to offer a Premier League lifeline.
Now, with pressure on INEOS to initiate talks with the East London side for the duo, a concerning report has emerged.
Everton pushing hard to land Diouf
Football Insider reports that “Everton already at work on deal to sign West Ham star El Hadji Malick Diouf.”
They explain, “David Moyes and Co. are working on a move that could see them meet the “big asking price” set out by West Ham, with sources indicating that the selling club are hoping to secure a “big profit” on the £19million that they paid to sign him last summer.”
Interestingly, the report goes on to suggest that Everton’s conviction, unlike United, who have other options on their radar, gives the Merseyside club the edge in this transfer.
That said, news of Everton’s determination should spook INEOS into showing their true intentions on Diouf, as they ultimately drop a massive hint on whether the Senegalese star or Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall is their ultimate Shaw alternative.
“Typically he’d get into the lead, open out a devastating gap in the first two or three laps, and then just monitor it from there, and just keep just out of reach.” That’s how veteran F1 journalist Mark Hughes perfectly sums up the peak Sebastian Vettel Red Bull era in a recent clip from The Race Members’ Club, highlighted by @wearetherace.
If you were watching Formula One between 2010 and 2013, you already know exactly what Hughes is talking about. The lights would go out, Sebastian Vettel would absolutely vanish into the distance by lap three, and then you’d essentially just watch him manage his tires for the next hour and a half.
But how exactly was he doing it? Why was Vettel suddenly light-years ahead of his own teammate, Mark Webber, in the exact same machinery?
Vettel Mastered the “Blown Diffuser” Dark Arts
It all came down to a completely unnatural driving technique tailored perfectly to Adrian Newey’s greatest weapon: the exhaust-blown diffuser.
To get maximum downforce out of those V8-era Red Bulls, the hot exhaust gases had to be constantly blowing over the rear floor. A normal driver approaches a slow corner, lifts off the throttle, coasts to the apex, and then slowly squeezes the gas on the exit. But if you completely lift off the throttle in a blown diffuser car, the exhaust gases stop flowing, and you instantly lose a massive chunk of your aerodynamic rear grip.
So, Vettel did something completely counterintuitive. He would purposely squeeze the throttle while turning into the apex. To any normal racer, mashing the gas mid-corner is a guaranteed one-way ticket into the nearest tire barrier. But for Vettel, that early burst of throttle sent a massive blast of exhaust gas over the diffuser, instantly gluing the rear tires to the tarmac right when he needed it most.
The Double-Edged Sword
Was it a ludicrous way to drive a race car? Absolutely. But it made him nearly invincible through low-speed traction zones.
The problem? It completely hardwired his brain to rely on extreme rear-end stability. Once the FIA banned the blown diffusers in 2014, and when he later moved to a Ferrari that loved to step out at the rear, Vettel notoriously struggled to overwrite his own muscle memory.
But for four glorious years? Seb wasn’t just driving the car; he was playing an entirely different sport than the rest of the grid.
Penn State football will have a completely overhauled roster to get to know in 2026 under new head coach Matt Campbell. Following one of the most active offseasons in recent memory for Penn State with a flurry of activity in the transfer portal, fans will have a lot of catching up to do in getting to know this year's Penn State roster. Fortunately, not every face will be brand new to fans. Regardless, we will be here to give you a fresh overview of every player on the roster for the 2026 season with a series of player profiles.
From all of the returning players, a long list of new faces from the transfer portal, and incoming recruits from the Class of 2026, we will have you covered with this year's player profiles for the Penn State roster. Here is a quick look at offensive lineman Vaea Ikakoula for the 2026 season.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Lale, Hawaii
Height: 6-3
Weight: 339
Class in 2026: Redshirt Freshman
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2025: Composite 3-star recruit, No. 122 interior offensive lineman per 247Sports
Vaea Ikakoula was a three-star recruit out of Salt Lake City, Utah in the Class of 2025 who committed to Matt Campbell at Iowa State. Ikakoula picked Iowa State over offers from Stanford, California, Boston College, and Oklahoma State, among others. Penn State was not among the schools to recruit Ikakoula out of high school. Ikakoula was rated as a three-star transfer player by 247Sports as he was among the many to follow Campbell from Iowa State to Penn State since last season.
Career Stats
As a true freshman at Iowa State, Vaea Ikakoula played in four games for the Cyclones. That included two starts.
Depth Chart Overview
It appears likely that Vaea Ikakoula will be playing a reserve role for the Penn State offensive line this season. He is positioned to play guard for the Nittany Lions but the starting jobs appear to be taken by Cooper Cousins on one side and Trevor Buhr on the other. Both of those players have a leg up in starting experience that Penn State will rely on this fall, but Ikakoula will be a name to watch for as a potential top backup option.
Random Fact
Although he was recruited out of the state of Utah, Ikakoula is a native of Hawaii and won a state championship with Kahuku High School before moving to Salt Lake City, Utah.
A power outage in downtown Detroit that affected Ford Field has postponed the start of Saturday's Michigan Girls High School Flag Football League state championship tournament.
An official on site said crews are working to restore power. The hope is games can begin as early as 10 a.m., though an even later start remains possible.
Security is not allowing fans, teams or referees into the stadium until power is restored.
Wyandotte Roosevelt and Wayne Memorial were scheduled to open the tournament at 8 a.m., followed by Goodrich and Flint Carman-Ainsworth at 9:30 a.m., Bloomfield Hills and Warren Woods-Tower at 11 a.m., Gibraltar Carlson and Detroit Leadership at 12:30 p.m., Brighton and Clawson at 2 p.m., Redford Thurston and Plymouth-Canton at 3:30 p.m. and L'Anse Creuse North and Detroit King at 5 p.m.
The delay will likely have repercussions for many teams competing.
Saturday is one of the busiest days on the Michigan high school sports calendar, with the MHSAA hosting track and field state finals, baseball and softball district championships and other postseason contests in sports such as soccer, lacrosse and volleyball.
Many flag football players also compete in track, softball and soccer. Some could be unavailable because the power outage has created scheduling conflicts, particularly in metro Detroit, where athletes were planning to compete in flag football and another sport because of shorter travel times between venues.
This is the fourth spring the Lions have sponsored a girls flag football season. The league nearly doubled in size from 41 teams to 80 in 2026.
Brandon Folsom covers high school sports in metro Detroit for Hometown Life. Follow him on his new X.com account at@folsomwrites.
At this point, a post-June 1 trade of Eagles receiver A.J. Brown should be expected. The changing of the calendar from May to June opens the door to other possible trades.
The benefit comes from the ability to spread the dead-money charge over multiple seasons. This makes it more attractive for high-profile players with big-money contracts to be moved to a new team after June 1.
The biggest name that potentially lands in the post-June 1 trade category (other than Brown) is Browns defensive end Myles Garrett. Last month, we reviewed the mixed signals emanating from Cleveland as to whether that could happen.
His recent contract restructuring delayed his annual option bonus until seven days before the start of the regular season. With the Browns not required to pay Garrett $29.2 million by March 15, that instantly became a factor pointing toward a potential move.
After June 1, a trade would actually create cap space for the Browns by sending Garrett's 2026 option bonus and his 2026 salary to a new team, leaving behind only his 2026 bonus proration ($15.534 million) on the books this year. Any remaining cap charge would move to 2027, offset by the unloading of his 2027 cap number if he were still on the team.
So, yes, Garrett's deal becomes tradable after June 1 — even though the Browns have insisted he won't be traded.
Other veterans become easier to trade from a cap standpoint after June 1. The most obvious post-June 1 trade candidate is Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who has been supplanted by the arrival of Travis Etienne.
The Cardinals, who paid defensive end Josh Sweat a guaranteed option bonus of $7.22 million in March, could trade him after June 1 and push $16.515 million in cap charges into 2027. (They're reportedly getting calls about Sweat, who has been absent from offseason workouts.)
A trade of Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby remains a possibility, but the passing of June 1 doesn't impact the cap consequences. His current contract has no bonus proration beyond 2026.
However it goes, June 1 (which used to mark a fresh wave of free agency before teams could cut players with a post-June 1 designation) remains a key date as it relates to the trading of contracts with significant dead money still attached to them.
Nagelsmann confirms starts for trio in Germany’s first World Cup warm-up friendly against Finland
At a press conference on Saturday, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann revealed part of his starting lineup for Sunday’s World Cup warm-up friendly against Finland.
The DFB coach confirmed that Felix Nmecha will start alongside Aleksandar Pavlović in central midfield.
Further forward, 18-year-old Bayern prodigy Lennart Karl will make his first start for Germany after impressing in training, while Deniz Undav will lead the line in the absence of Kai Havertz, who will play in the Champions League final with Arsenal on Saturday evening.
In addition to Havertz, Manuel Neuer will also miss the match as he continues his recovery from injury, meaning Oliver Baumann will start in goal.
Nagelsmann also underlined that in the first of two pre-World Cup friendlies – the other against the United States next week – he does not want to make too many experiments.
“We don’t have much time. We are trying to quickly get into rhythm. We will see many of the players who can also start in the first World Cup match,” he said.
There has been so much drama at the 2026 French Open that Polish tennis player and qualifier Maja Chwalinska‘s run into the second week has nearly gone unnoticed.
Chwalinska is ranked outside the WTA 100 and dropped her first set in six matches (three qualifiers and three main draw) on Saturday against Maria Sakkari. The 24 year old has three ITF titles on her resume, and prior to this year’s Roland Garros, her best Grand Slam performance was advancing to the second round at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
There is a lot of tennis yet to be played, but as Chwalinska continues to plow through the draw, fans will start talking more and more about her Emma Raducanu-like run in a Grand Slam. Raducanu remains the only qualifier to ever win a Grand Slam, a feat that many believe will never be replicated.
Chwalinska has already defeated Paris Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng and Belgian Elise Mertens, the 23rd seed. She defeated both players by the identical score of 6-4, 6-0.
Her next challenge will be massive. She plays the winner of the Diane Parry and Amanda Anisimova match. If Parry wins, she will deal with the French crowd, something she managed in qualifiers when she defeated Suzan Lamens in a tight one 7-6, 7-5. Should the fourth seed Anisimova win, that will be the highest ranked opponent Chwalinska has faced so far.
Chwalinska has also competed with and against her compatriot Iga Swiatek since they were kids.
May 29, 2026; Paris, France; General view of Court Simonne-Mathieu during the Rafael Jodar of Spain and Alex Michelsen of the United States match on day six at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
In her postmatch interview, she mentioned needing to book a hotel for a third week, a realistic financial concern for players outside the Top 100. since her earnings this year are at about $100,000, and not getting a paycheck from her French Open success until later.
Though defending champion Coco Gauff and WTA World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka are still in the women’s singles draw, it feels like anyone could win the title. Watch the French Open, now through June 7, on TNT Sports and Tennis Channnel.
Andoni Iraola poised to take over at Liverpool following Arne Slot exit
Former Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is poised to take over at Liverpool this summer, following the exit of Arne Slot. The Basque manager announced his departure from Bournemouth earlier this month, and has been in conversations with a number of clubs recently.
Iraola’s work at Rayo Vallecano and subsequently Bournemouth, promoting the former and securing a first European qualification for the latter, has impressed the football world, and as such has left him with his pick of jobs this summer. In March, after Ernesto Valverde announced that he would be leaving San Mames, he was linked with a return to the club he spent most of his playing career at. Yet they already had Edin Terzic lined up as a replacement.
Iraola in pole position to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool
After Arne Slot’s exit from Liverpool was announced on Saturday afternoon, following two years at Anfield, multiple reports claim that Iraola will now be offered the job. Should Iraola find their terms to his liking, then the job will be his. Ben Jacobs says that Iraola is the leading contender, while Matteo Moretto says the Reds are now in pursuit of him. In addition, Santi Aouna claims that Iraola is top of their shortlist.
Crystal Palace, AC Milan and Chelsea talks
Chelsea were initially interested in Iraola after dismissing Liam Rosenior, but talks did not progress, and Xabi Alonso subsequently was appointed. The side most closely linked have been Crystal Palace, who are looking to replace Oliver Glasner, and fit several of Iraola’s requirements. AC Milan had also opened talks with Iraola after Max Allegri was dismissed, but those talks reportedly stalls. It seems likely that Liverpool will be Iraola’s first choice too, although he has always been particular about the projects he takes on.
Milan-linked Iraola in line to replace Slot as head coach of Liverpool
Reports on Saturday claim that Andoni Iraola, who had been linked with the vacant managerial position at Milan, is now poised to take over from Arne Slot as head coach of Liverpool instead.
Iraola posed to join Liverpool instead of Milan
Liverpool have confirmed that they have parted company with head coach Slot with immediate effect following two seasons in charge and a Premier League title in 2024-25. The Dutchman also won the EFL Cup during his first season at Anfield, but was only able to muster up a fifth-place finish during his second year in charge.
“Arne leaves with our gratitude, with a Premier League title to his name, and with the knowledge that he and his family will always be welcomed back at Anfield,” read a statement from Liverpool’s ownership group.
According to the latest updates from Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool already have a clear favourite in line to take over from Slot, and that is AFC Bournemouth’s Iraola. The Basque tactician has plenty of interest, including from Crystal Palace and from Milan as well according to reports in Italy.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – MAY 19: Andoni Iraola, Manager of AFC Bournemouth, talks to the supporters after the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on May 19, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
Reports over the last few days have indicated that Milan are set to miss out on Iraola, and his appointment now seems even more complicated given the reported interest from Liverpool.
Instead, Milan reportedly have a meeting set up with departing Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner, which is set to take place early next week.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 27: Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, acknowledges the fans while wearing his winners medal following the UEFA Conference League Final 2026 match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Football Arena Leipzig on May 27, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Matthias Jaissle has also been recommended by Ralf Rangnick, who seems poised to take over the Rossoneri sporting department, but the 38-year-old German coach is currently employed by Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, who want compensation to the tune of €6m if they are to release their head coach.
Last season was the beginning of a home-and-home series Illinois agreed to with Texas Tech. The inaugural game was Illinois’ first big assignment of the season, where No. 11 Texas Tech was outworked by No. 14 Illinois. The ranked matchup was nail biting to the end, when junior Andrej Stojakovic had a clutch block in the last seconds. The Illini held on at the State Farm Center, final score reading Illinois 81, Texas Tech 77.
However, this win didn’t come easy. Senior Kylan Boswell and Stojakovic put on a defensive showing, switching between Tech’s NBA Draft prospect guard, Christian Anderson, and All-American forward, JT Toppin. Toppin and Anderson both played 39 minutes and combined for 43 points. Joining them as a contributor was LeJuan Watts, who chipped in 21 points.
The good news is, it looks like the Illini won’t have to face any of them. The Red Raiders lost Anderson to the draft, Watts to the transfer portal, and won’t be able to utilize Toppin due to a torn ACL, that he likely won’t return from until December. This means Texas Tech will not return any of their starters from the Nov. 11 game, in comparison to the Illini’s three.
However, Texas Tech has made some crucial transfer portal additions in the offseason that can’t go unmentioned. This includes former Illini guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn. After Illinois, Lawhorn transferred to UNLV, where he averaged 20.7 points per game as a junior, to his 5.9 at Illinois.
Joining Lawhorn is Cruz Davis, a guard from Hofstra, where he averaged 20.1 points per game. Between these two, the Red Raiders are hoping to fill in the offensive gaps that Anderson and Watts will leave behind. Bench depth will also come into play, as Texas Tech’s bench only put up 7 points, while Illinois’ had 26.
In terms of the Illini, they will definitely be missing Boswell, who had 22 points and 3 assists, as well as Keaton Wagler who put up 11 points and 7 rebounds. However, we played this game without Tomislav Ivisic due to a knee injury, and Stojakovic was only on game two of coming back from an injury himself. We are also returning Zvonimir Ivisic, who chipped into the incredible defensive showing by the Illini, with 3 blocks. David Mirkovic can’t be left out either, putting up 11 points and 2 steals. Depth will definitely not be a problem for Brad’s squad.
To repeat this caliber of a win, let’s hope the Illini can do two things well: shoot free throws, and score creatively. The Illini held Texas Tech to 4 free throws, while we shot 23. In fact, no one on the squad had more than two personal fouls outside of Boswell, who had 4. In terms of scoring, the Illini didn’t make a three the second half of the game, where Stojakovic was able to get crafty, and put up 12 points. He would go on to lead the team with 23.
This Texas Tech team is not the same one Illinois faced in November. They will be challenged with a completely new roster and a rowdy crowd in Lubbock, not the lively State Farm Center. And a bonus, Illinois loves to play transfers, we learned that lesson from Morez Johnson Jr. last year.
Liverpool have sacked head coach Arne Slot, bringing to an end two seasons in charge at Anfield.
Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp in 2024, a seemingly unenviable task after the German's celebrated nine-year tenure on Merseyside.
But he led Liverpool to a dominant 2024/25 Premier League title triumph, securing a joint-record 20th English title for the club.
A summer spending spree that hit £446million, including the marquee signings of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, suggested Slot was building a dynasty from a position of strength.
The Reds finished the campaign without a trophy and limped to fifth place, at least securing Champions League football for next season. That was not enough to keep Slot in his post, as Liverpool confirmed in a club statement issued on Saturday.
Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been identified as an early frontrunner to replace Slot.
Why did Liverpool sack Arne Slot?
In the statement, Liverpool said they had "collectively come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward".
There were plenty of warm words to counter this and the club also acknowledged the exceptional and difficult circumstances of Jota's death.
"That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying," it read. "The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and – most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves – successful.
"As such, our appreciation for everything he has achieved could not be greater, particularly as it was underpinned by a work ethic, a diligence and a level of expertise which further underlined our view that he is a leader in his field.
"From the moment that we first encountered Arne, it was immediately clear that he is an individual who does not merely accept responsibility, he embraces it. This was evident when he agreed to take over as head coach, when he guided us to the Premier League title and throughout the season just ended when he faced considerable challenges and burdens.
"At the same time, we have collectively come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward. Again, it must be stressed that this is not a decision which has been reached lightly, anything but.
"We would like to take this opportunity to place on record our appreciation for Arne, who will always hold a special place in the history of this football club as the coach who delivered Liverpool’s 20th league title. That accomplishment – made all the more remarkable as it arrived in his very first season in charge – was built on outstanding coaching and leadership every single day.
“He also helped guide the club through one of the most difficult periods imaginable following the loss of Diogo. The compassion and humanity he showed throughout that time said a great deal about him as a person.
“As such, we can only wish Arne well in the next stage of his coaching career, with our expectation being that he will continue to be successful. We do so in the knowledge that his Liverpool legacy is intact and will become yet more meaningful in the years and decades to come.
“Nevertheless, the conclusion we have come to is built on a belief that the team’s trajectory is best addressed through a change of direction. That does not diminish the work Arne has done here, or the respect we have for him. Nor is it a reflection of his talents. Rather, it is indicative of the need for a different approach."
With the second of three weeks of offseason team activities (OTAs) now in the books, one of the biggest unanswered questions for the Tennessee Titans still has no real answer.
The interior of the Titans' offensive line remains a significant question that likely won’t be answered until deep into training camp and the preseason, and it appears to be by design. When asked about the offensive line ahead of practice, offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo had an interesting but believable answer.
“There's competition across the offensive line, but right now it's about getting better across the board.”
While that may come across as coach-speak, the reality is that no answers can be made until the pads go on, and the competition really starts at center and right guard. Heading into that, players such as Austin Schlottmann, Jackson Slater, and even Cordell Volson should have an advantage over Fernando Carmona and Pat Coogan, but once the pads go on and the reps are live, much can change.
With the Titans planning multiple joint practices, the reps that the offensive line gets during those sessions will go a long way toward building a consistent unit that is comfortable playing together. Something that is a must in Bricillo’s line scheme.
The common phrase used to describe the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal is the unstoppable force against the immovable object.
PSG brings in a wide-open, high-flying attack that, one year ago, led to a 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the final, while Arsenal has been the best defensive team in this tournament all year. This is a rematch of last year's semifinals, where PSG had a pair of one-goal wins in both legs.
Where to watch UEFA Champions League final: Channel, stream
The UEFA Champions League final will air on CBS in the United States and stream on Paramount+ at 10 a.m. MT/11 p.m. CT
Arsenal vs. PSG Paris Saint-Germain history
The teams have split eight games, going 2-2-4 (four draws). Both PSG wins came in last year's two-legged semifinals when Paris Saint-Germain won 1-0 in London and 2-1 in Paris en route to the UEFA Champions League title.
PSG injury report
OUT: Lucas Chevalier (thigh)
Will Ousmane Dembélé play?
The Ballon d'Or winner has announced he is 100% and will play. Dembélé was subbed off 27 minutes into the final domestic match against Paris FC as a precautionary measure with a sore calf.
Arsenal injury report
OUT: Ben White (knee) | DOUBTFUL: Jurrien Timber (groin, knee)
PSG +130. Tie (to penalties) +230. Arsenal +210. Goals: 2.5
Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain predictions, picks
USA Today's Jon Arnold: PSG 2, Arsenal 1
Jon Arnold writes: Without a match being played in the Champions League, the momentum heading into the final has shifted. Arsenal is riding on a high after winning the Premier League, and PSG lost its Ligue 1 finale to Paris FC. Otherwise a dead rubber, Ousmane Dembélé's injury in the match combined with Achraf Hakimi's likely absence will make Luis Enrique's week much more nervous. I still trust him to get it done.
ESPN's Gab Marcotti: Arsenal 2, PSG 1
Gab Marcotti writes: "Last year was a lot closer than some remember, and that was a depleted Arsenal side, while PSG have had a serious downgrade at goalkeeper. If Arteta can avoid turning this game into a track meet, Arsenal can edge it."
ESPN's James Olley: PSG 2, Arsenal 1
James Olley writes: "Arsenal are unbeaten in Europe and boast a stunning defensive record, but you can pick holes in that form given who they've played in the knockout rounds. There are rumors about PSG being weakened by injuries, so that could have an impact. But assuming the Parisians are close to full strength, they look to have too much in attack and can edge a tight game."
Bleacher Report's Calum Rogers: PSG win 3-1.
Calum Rogers writes: "PSG's front three, conversely, possess both frightening qualities and the clutch gene. Kvara Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué both scored in last year's final, while Ousmane Dembélé scored in both games of this season's semi-final against Bayern Munich. The trio will likely face a much sterner test from Arsenal's defense than they did in the 5-0 rout of Inter Milan in 2025, but their quality makes PSG too difficult to overlook."
Sports Mole: Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Arsenal in extra time
Ben Knapton writes: "The unstoppable object vs. immovable force cliche could hardly be more appropriate, as the Champions League's top scorers take on the Champions League's meanest defence. Les Parisiens' fearsome attack will surely face its toughest examination yet, and with an unspectacular five UCL clean sheets all season, Enrique's defence is far from impenetrable. However, Kvaratskhelia vs. an inexperienced Mosquera or a 70% fit Timber is a worrying thought for fans of Arsenal, who are expected to remain the European bridesmaids after a two-hour tussle."
Bret Bloomquist can be reached, bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
No. 7 national seed Tennessee (48-10) will play No. 11 national seed Texas Tech (58-7) on Saturday in a winners' bracket game in the College World Series.
First pitch between the Lady Vols and Red Raiders is slated for 3 p.m. EDT at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ABC will televise the game.
Tennessee and Texas Tech have played three times and the two schools have ties in softball.
Tennessee assistant coach CraigSnider as the Texas Tech's head coach from 2023-24. He compiled a 60-43 record in two seasons with the Red Raiders.
Taylor Pannell is Texas Tech's starting third baseman in 2026 after transferring from Tennessee.
In her first season with the Red Raiders, she has recorded a .348 batting average, 12 home runs, 57 RBIs, 69 hits, 59 runs, 10 doubles, one triple and 14 stolen bases.
In three seasons with the Lady Vols, Pannell appeared in 124 games, including 122 starts. She was a two-time First-Team All-SEC student-athlete (2024-25) and a Second-Team All-American (2025). Pannell redshirted in 2023 after appearing in eight games, including six starts.
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Unexpectedly, retired Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant has emerged as an unlikely defender of Dart.
Bryant, a long-time rival of the Giants and now facing criticism as a Black man for his position, took to social media to argue that individuals should be free to hold their own beliefs without judgment. He stressed that politics should not overshadow personal conscience or professional respect.
"I really don’t understand the hate [Jaxson] Dart got for introducing President Trump. Good or bad..if you support Trump or not..you're in a lose-lose situation. Politics and religion are difficult for sports. Folks have the right to believe in whatever the [expletive] they want. I don't know," Bryant wrote on X.
"I just live by a code..As long as it's not interfering with my [expletive]..do whatever you want because you've got to take whatever you're on up with God. I'm too much of a sinner to be judgmental and political."
Other Giants players, including veterans, have described the locker room as unified, with the team choosing to focus on football amid the external noise. Dart addressed his teammates directly, aiming to put the matter to rest and reaffirm his commitment to the group.
Through the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a total of 506 players suit up for them, going back to their days in Minneapolis. Some were forgettable, some were serviceable, some were good and a select few were flat-out legendary.
During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.
When the Lakers brought in Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant during the summer of 1996, many fans expected the team to instantly start winning championships. In reality, it took the Lakers a while to build a championship-caliber cast, and in the meantime, they had to endure some ugly playoff losses.
During the 1999 season, they knew they needed more 3-point shooting threats to open up the court for O'Neal and Bryant. So they shipped off Eddie Jones and Elden Campbell to the Charlotte Hornets for Glen Rice, B. J. Armstrong and J.R. Reid.
Rice wasn't just a 3-point specialist — he was a bona fide star who had made the All-Star team in each of the previous three seasons and had a career average of 20.8 points a game to that point. He had once scored 56 points in a game, and it was thought he would form a "big three" with O'Neal and Bryant.
While Rice played well at times with the Lakers, he was coming off elbow surgery, and it eventually became clear that he was on the downside of his career. In two seasons with them, he averaged 16.3 points a game and shot 43% overall and 37.6% from 3-point range, while he had shot 46.3% overall and 40.9% from downtown for his career prior to coming to L.A.
Rice did contribute to L.A. winning the 2000 NBA championship as a starter. Following that season, he was sent to the New York Knicks in a four-team trade, and he retired in 2004 with a career average of 18.3 points per game.
The Oregon Ducks certainly made a statement on Friday night in their first postseason game of the year.
A 14-2 blowout of the Yale Bulldogs was enough to make Oregon the easy team to beat in the Eugene Regional, and they're now set up for an exciting second-round game against the Washington State Cougars on Saturday night, with a trip to the final on the line. If you are wondering how to watch the action live, you have come to the right place.
The Ducks entered Friday night's game as favorites in the regional, but after hanging 14 runs with 15 hits on the Bulldogs, it's clear that they are the dominant team in the northwest regional. This was made even clearer after the Oregon State Beavers — the No. 2 seed in the regional — were upset by Washington State earlier in the day, throwing their tournament future into question.
The Ducks will now play the Cougars on Saturday night, with a spot in Sunday's final on the line. The winner will move straight to the final, while the loser will face the winner of the elimination game between Oregon State and Yale.
Where to watch Oregon baseball vs. Washington State game today?
TV Channel: Not Televised
Streaming: ESPN+
The game between Oregon and Washington State will not be televised on normal cable, but can be streamed on ESPN+.
What time does Oregon baseball play today?
Time: 6:00 p.m. PT
Location: Eugene, Oregon
The game between Oregon and Washington State is set to start at 6:00 p.m. PT at PK Park in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks are 24-5 on the road this season.
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Jalen Duren is heading toward 2026 restricted free agency, and that decision now sits right in the middle of the Pistons offseason. The Pistons want to keep him, but the size of his next contract will shape how much room Detroit has to fix the offense around Cade Cunningham.
Duren is finishing a four-year, $19,474,944 rookie deal after Detroit exercised his club options. A rookie-scale extension never came close before the Oct. 20, 2025 deadline, and his market now projects near $40 million per year after his breakout season and 2025-26 All-NBA Third Team selection.
Detroit wants Duren back, but the number drives everything
Detroit’s front office has made its position clear. Trajan Langdon wants to keep Duren in Detroit, and the organization still sees him as part of its future, as reflected in team-end comments on May 19.
The bigger challenge is price, not control. Restricted free agency gives Detroit the power to retain Duren, but a deal approaching the top of his market would eat into the flexibility needed in the Pistons offseason to add shooting, creation and lineups that fit more cleanly around Cunningham.
Why this hits the roster so hard
Fans saw the problem in the playoffs. Detroit’s offense still needs more spacing and another steady creator, and there is no clean free-agent replacement waiting at center if the Pistons ever wanted to pivot away from Duren, based on the current offseason landscape outlined here.
That leaves Langdon balancing two real priorities in the Pistons offseason. Duren is young, productive and still on Detroit’s timeline, but every dollar tied up in a long-term deal affects how aggressively the Pistons can chase help for Cunningham on the perimeter.
All-NBA helped Duren, but it did not lock in a formula
Duren’s All-NBA nod strengthened his leverage at the table. It did not automatically move him into a higher rookie-extension max tier under the contract rules tied to those honors, which keeps this negotiation centered on market pressure instead of a built-in salary jump.
That distinction matters for Detroit. The Pistons are not dealing with a fixed rule sending his price to a new level. They are dealing with a young center whose season raised his value at the same time the roster still needs offensive support around its lead guard.
The next move shapes the rest of the summer
Duren’s negotiation is now one of the first calls that can ripple through the rest of the Pistons offseason. If his number lands high, Detroit could be pushed harder toward trades for shooting and secondary playmaking instead of relying on cap room alone. If talks stay manageable, the front office has a better chance to add the spacing this roster still needs before restricted free agency fully heats up in 2026.
VAN, TURKIYE - MAY 20: An aerial view of the Muradiye Waterfall, which has surged in flow following recent heavy rainfall, at Muradiye district in Van, Turkiye on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Muhammed Onur Yavruturk/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images
The Kentucky Wildcats seem to be in the lead for Milan Momcilovic, who, like Malachi Moreno, tested the NBA Draft waters and ultimately decided to return to college. Momcilovic wasn't seen as a lottery pick and likely will have a significantly better return in the era of NIL while at the collegiate level.
However, with many of the top transfers already committed, there isn't a ton of capital left from top-tier programs. Kentucky is a team that has some, after whiffing on the No. 1 overall high school prospect, Tyran Stokes, late in the spring and after passing on offering a high amount to many of the best transfers. That has kept the money available, and Momcilovic could be the perfect weapon to add for Mark Pope and his staff.
The 6-foot-8 Momcilovic is set to be a senior, having spent all three years prior with Iowa State. He started 101 of the 102 games he competed in and shot a Big 12-best 48.7% from three-point range last season. Those types of numbers pop, and Louisville is among the names that want a crack at the star.
Louisville zoomed today with Milan. I am told their offer remains the same, which is likely slightly less of a number than Kentucky. Arizona is also less as well
Kentucky has done all it can so now it’s just whether Milan wants to play here.
Arizona might be in the mix as well, but Kentucky has done what it can to get the star to Lexington. He averaged 16.9 points per game a season ago and shot 50.6% from the field. He was on the All-Big 12 Team and is the go-to scoring weapon that this team desperately needs to add.
Getting Moreno back and then adding Momcilovic would be exactly what the doctor ordered for this Kentucky team. The high-end talent on the roster should be capable of competing with any other team in the country at that point.
There were few players more critical to the success of the Los Angeles Rams than Kevin Dotson last season. The stout offensive guard was brilliant in 2025, continuing to cement his legacy in Southern California. Ever since he joined the Rams in 2023, he has been the team's best and most consistent lineman, along with being a pivotal piece along the line.
According to Pro Football Focus, Dotson was at his best when the pressure was on. PFF ranked Dotson as one of their 10 highest-graded players in the fourth quarter and overtime from 2025.
Dotson finished last season as PFF’s third-highest-graded guard overall, driven largely by his dominance late in games. He allowed just two pressures in the fourth quarter and overtime all season, and neither resulted in Matthew Stafford taking a hit.
He was even more dominant in the run game. Dotson’s PFF run-blocking grade improved from 84.5 through the first three quarters to 90.8 in the fourth quarter and overtime. Only Lions tackle Penei Sewell graded higher as a run blocker in late-game situations.
Dotson’s ability to move defenders off the ball was a major reason the Rams led the NFL in fourth-quarter rushing yards before contact.
Dotson graded out at 90.5 in the fourth quarter and overtime, the seventh-highest grade of any player. Dotson is returning for his fourth year with the team, as 2026 is the final season of his current contract.
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill addressed the media on Thursday for phase 3 of OTAs. He shared his thoughts on the Chiefs taking four defensive players with their first four picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
"It's super exciting. They're talented players. Obviously, there's a lot of work to do and put in. Certainly, losing some of our guys this offseason, you talk about Mike Danna, J Wat (Jaylen Watson), Trent (McDuffie) – some of our defensive tackles," said Tranquill, It was nice on draft day to see that we were reloading a little bit on the defensive side and getting those guys in there. Those guys are hungry, high-energy guys; they did a lot of studying, obviously, on them. You can see why they brought them here in the first few days."
General manager Brett Veach's mindset to immediately address key defensive positions presents new opportunities on the depth chart. The veteran linebacker pointed out several players who have impressed him so far at OTAs.
"I mean, you can see it along the line of scrimmage. For me, it always starts in the trenches and the addition of Peter Woods and just seeing his tenacity, his get off and what he brings. R Mason Thomas and what he's bringing on the edge, and his ability to dip and lean and get off the ball," said Tranquill, "We were messing around in the meetings today, and (Head) Coach (Andy Reid) was like, 'I want to see George (Karlaftis) and R Mason lining up in a get-off drill.' I think he's (R Mason Thomas) got a great get-off. You talk about Soor(Mansoor Delane) on the outside, (he) had some great reps yesterday in practice where he's just locking down (and) getting his hands on the ball. I think he had an interception as well. A lot of young guys making plays. JC (Jadon Canady) in the slot, and so these guys, we're going to need them down the stretch. It's a long season, and they've got a long way to go, but I love their energy early on."
Tranquill recently renegotiated the final year of his deal, taking his base pay from $6 million down to $3.5 million. He finished the 2025 season with 103 total tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 forced fumble.
One of the most iconic players in Wisconsin basketball history earned a spot in the UW Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
The 12-person class, which was revealed by Wisconsin Interim Director of Athletics Marcus Sedberry at Camp Randall Stadium, spans across nine sports and includes over 15 All-American honors. A year removed from seeing icon Frank Kaminsky inducted, the men's basketball program will officially witness former Badger forward Sam Dekker join the list of luminaries.
After being named Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior at Sheboygan Lutheran High School, the in-state product joined the Badgers ahead of the 2012 season. Despite starting just three games during his first season, he was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman and received honorable mention All-Big Ten honors under Bo Ryan.
Dekker started all 38 games as a sophomore in 2014 and was named to the Second Team All-Big Ten (coaches). The Badgers reached the national semifinals that season with Dekker in the fold, the first of two Final Four finishes during his time with UW.
The former Badger exploded during the NCAA Tournament as a junior, posting a career-best 27 points in UW’s Elite Eight win over Arizona in 2015 to earn the NCAA West Region’s Most Outstanding Player honor. Dekker would score 16 against the Kentucky Wildcats to send Wisconsin to the title game against Duke, and he declared for the 2015 NBA Draft shortly thereafter. When he departed Madison, Dekker finished his career at No. 15 in Wisconsin history with 1,363 points.
He will now join Kaminsky, Alando Tucker, Michael Finley, Bo Ryan, and Ab Nicholas as former basketball giants to earn a spot in UW's Athletic Hall of Fame.
The Patriots reached the Super Bowl last season behind coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye. Coach Vrabel carried over his exceptional coaching with the Tennessee Titans to New England in his first season with the team, while Maye finished as the runner-up for the AP NFL MVP award, proving them to be one of the most effective QB-coach pairings in the league.
Maye threw for 4,000 yards last season and led the NFL in completion rate at 72 percent. The UNC product led the Patriots on a torrid 10-game winning streak in 2025 and established himself as one of the NFL’s best deep-ball passers in the process.
Coach Vrabel orchestrated the Patriots’ ascent last season, as he led New England to an NFL-best 14-3 record, which marked a 10-win turnaround from the 4-13 record that they finished with in 2024.
Kansas Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid were ranked No. 1 overall. Mahomes is likely to contend for, if not be the frontrunner for, the AP MVP award next season behind the brilliant schematics of coach Reid. Los Angeles Rams' reigning AP MVP quarterback Matt Stafford and coach Sean McVay were ranked No. 2 overall and are projected to be the strongest Super Bowl contender in the NFC next season.
Denver Broncos wide receiver and All-Pro returner Marvin Mims showed promise in his first two years in the NFL, nabbing an All-Pro selection in those two years as a returner and a worthy contributor on offense. While he had a good season as a returner in 2025, totaling 1,110 yards, he had career lows on the offensive end, only tallying 322 yards and one touchdown, down from 503 yards and six touchdowns a year before.
This is why Bleacher Report's Alex Kay believes the Broncos should avoid extending Mims, mostly due to the apparent decline in his offensive performance and the addition of Jaylen Waddle.
“Mims has had ample opportunity to seize a key role in the passing game, but he has yet to reel in more than 40 receptions in a single season," Kay wrote for B/R. "He peaked with 503 receiving yards in 2024 and regressed to tally a career-low 322 receiving yards this past year. Mims went from being the second-most productive receiver on the roster two years ago to falling behind Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Evan Engram, Pat Bryant and RJ Harvey in receiving yardage in 2025. There's little chance he ascends the pecking order in 2026, either, given Denver made a marquee trade to land a prolific pass-catcher in Jaylen Waddle.”
While Mims contributed heavily to the return game, it’s possible his days as a contributor on offense could be dwindling. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Mims is approaching an important season in his career. Time will tell if the Broncos decide to give him an extension.
May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) in the dugout prior to game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
“It’s important because you only get two challenges a game, offensively and defensively,” Smith said. “The whole team only gets those two. So the harder I can make it on the other team to challenge pitches, the better. The more strikes I can get and not have to challenge, the better. I think overall, it almost makes it more important, in a way.”
Of Ryan, who struck out eight and walked none in six innings with one unearned run allowed on Thursday, Law wrote, “He should be pitching in someone’s rotation by the start of July, and I don’t mean Oklahoma City’s.”
About to embark on his fourth NFL season, what have been the main points of emphasis for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson over this offseason?
He discussed that topic following Wednesday's OTAs practice.
"Really, everything, mainly my mechanics and my footwork, still," Richardson said. "I'm just trying to make sure I'm consistent with that, and then I'm trying to take another step into like diving into the playbook a little bit more and just becoming an OC kind of."
Both of those elements, the footwork and overall mechanics, will help improve Richardson's accuracy. Through his first three NFL seasons, Richardson has a career completion rate of 50.6 percent, according to PFF.
Footwork is often the foundation for accuracy for a quarterback. Balance is key, but a quarterback's feet must also move in unison with his eyes as he works through his progressions. Continuing to refine his overall throwing mechanics will be crucial as well when it comes to improved accuracy.
Keep in mind that it was only one practice in late May, but by all accounts, Richardson did look sharp on Wednesday. ESPN's Stephen Holder posted that Richardson looked "really good," throwing a "couple of dimes."
Head coach Shane Steichen said that Richardson will be competing with Riley Leonard for the backup role.
As far as we know, Richardson is still seeking a trade, but that is not what he is focused on at this time.
"I'm not really focused on that right now," Richardson said of the trade request. "I'm here right now. I'm just trying to make sure I'm staying healthy and keeping everything up there in the mind."
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Who leads the Charles Schwab Challenge after 36 holes?
That would be Jordan Smith, a PGA Tour rookie. He's been playing pro golf since 2014 and has two international wins but he's big-game hunting this week for the first time. He's getting the full Texas treatment this week, too: he went to a rodeo on Thursday night.
"It was good fun," he said. "It was a lot of fun. Cool experience. I mean, I wouldn't like to be those bullriders or the guys in the ring there with bulls. So, yeah, like I was saying to my caddie, I hope they get paid a lot to do that."
Who missed the cut at the Charles Schwab Challenge?
Rickie Fowler for one. He's the biggest name to miss the weekend at Colonial. And he missed by a lot. The cut was 2 under and he finished 3 under after a disastrous second nine on Friday with five bogeys and a double to end his day and week. It's one of the few sore spots on an otherwise strong year for Fowler in 2026.
What does the winner of the Charles Schwab Challenge get?
HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY - MAY 28: Lennart Karl of Germany looks on during a team Germany training session at Homeground on May 28, 2026 in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Germany are preparing in Herzogenaurach for their upcoming international friendly matches, before heading out to the United States to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It is just a World Cup tune-up game and not the actual tournament yet, but Bayern Munich phenom Lennart Karl will start for the German national team against Finland on Sunday in what can only be considered a great opportunity for the talented youngster.
“Lennart Karl will start tomorrow. He made a very good impression in training. But we have different options and profiles in Jamie [Leweling] and Leroy [Sané]. Lenny will get his chance tomorrow to show what he can do,” Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Nagelsmann also provided an updated on banged up starting goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and gave a hint on the rest of the starting lineup as well.
“(Neuer has) been running, it’s looking good. He has no problem and all is going to plan. We’ll make a decision before the USA friendly,” Nagelsmann stated. “Felix Nmecha and Aleks Pavlović will start in midfield. As of today, Deniz Undav will start upfront.”
Sky Germany has predicted this lineup for Germany vs. Finland:
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Ryan Hopkins forced his way into Wisconsin’s quarterback conversation this offseason, turning what looked like a settled depth chart behind presumed starter Colton Joseph into what may be a real battle for the No. 2 job with Deuce Adams headed into fall camp.
Wisconsin entered the offseason talking up a quarterback room that finally felt deep, and Hopkins’ rapid development put that claim to the test in practice. Hopkins showed beyond his years potential as he took his first reps as a Wisconsin Badger, and his natural athleticism might be too tempting to keep off the field.
Joseph remained the clear favorite to open as QB1, but the fight behind him carried real weight for a program that has lived through uncertainty at the position in recent years. Wisconsin’s staff carried more confidence in its options than it has at times in the past, with Hopkins pushing Adams and making the No. 2 spot something the Badgers still had to earn rather than assign.
Carter Smith, who is a former four-star recruit, seems like he may need to make up ground in the fall if he's going to challenge for playing time. The fact that Smith may be the 4th string QB shows the improved depth the team has built this year. That experience still mattered as insurance, especially in a league built on attrition, but the day-to-day momentum centered on whether Hopkins could keep closing the gap on Adams.
Wisconsin headed into the official visit season with quarterback depth that looked different from what it had been in much of the Luke Fickell era. The next practices will continue to define whether Hopkins can turn his rise into the first call off the bench behind Joseph.
There's no denying that the Dallas Cowboys are moving differently this offseason, and it's a breath of fresh air for Cowboys Nation.
There's been no lingering contract sagas, no throwing verbal barbs at players and agents, nothing.
In fact, it's been the opposite.
Javonte Williams was signed to a new deal with no fuss or attention. Brandon Aubrey signed his deal to make him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history with little pushback.
And then there's George Pickens, who signed the franchise tag, locking him in for the 2026 season.
And for Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith, it's proof that Dallas doesn't need to be the one making headlines all offseason.
"It's important for people to know, 'We don't need all that drama.' We're too good of an organization to be dealing with all that drama. Don't need it," Smith said via USA Today.
"Sometimes you have to rise above the fray, and this is one of those times where we need to rise above the fray. Because the last 31 years have not produced the things that we want to see. There's no reason to be having drama when you don't have to. You don't have to create it."
And Emmitt is right.
The Cowboys are often the masters of their own downfall when it comes to contracts and dragging them out.
Now, for whatever reason, this offseason, things have been done differently. Williams, Aubrey, and Pickens were all signed, sealed, and delivered before OTAs. That's a big deal.
Granted, that is how most organizations work, but Dallas is just catching up.
The big question is how long will this drama free offseason last?
Well, June 16 is the deadline. That's mandatory minicamp and the first checkpoint in the offseason. If Pickens attends and participates, superb. Nothing to see here.
But if he doesn't show up (can get fined) or attends but doesn't practice, then that will create some serious drama that this franchise doesn't need.
You could argue it's been smooth sailing for the Cowboys this offseason, not the stormy seas we've seen in recent years.
And fans will be hoping that for once, it stays that way.
MACAU, CHINA - MAY 30: Alex Perez is unable to continue after suffering a low blow from Sumudaerji of China in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on May 30, 2026 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Alex Perez was left puking in a bucket earlier this morning (Sat., May 30, 2026) at UFC Macau LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Galaxy Arena in Macau, China, after the former UFC flyweight title challenger suffered a brutal nut shot at the hands of veteran Sumudaerji.
This main card curtain jerker was expected to deliver back-and-forth action throughout. Perez, who is one of the more seasoned veterans on the UFC roster, was coming off a return to the win column and looking to make 2026 true comeback campaign. On the other side of the cage stood Sumudaerji, who has proven over the years to be one of the most exciting flyweight fighters on the roster. It was a recipe for a memorable Octagon battle.
Unfortunately, the fight will be remembered for something other than MMA artistry.
That’s because Perez suffered a gnarly kick to the family jewels in the beginning of Round 2 that sent him to the canvas in pain. Sumudaerji didn’t intend to connect with the accidental low blow, but the damage was already done. Perez was allowed five minutes of recovery to try to collect himself and keep the fight going. Unfortunately, he ended up needing a puke bucket which left cageside officials with little options. The fight was eventually waved off and ruled a no contest.
Alex Perez Vs Sumudaerji is called a no contest after Perez seemingly took a shot to the groin and requested a bucket to spit up 😳 pic.twitter.com/9uWsOFi1OH
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Huawei's current Rotating Chairman thanked the United States for its export bans, which boosted the progress of China's semiconductor industry. He made the comment after unveiling the groundbreaking LogicFolding chip architecture, when reporters asked him how the company came up with the idea.
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7 yıl aradan sonra Şampiyonlar Ligi'ne dönen Roma, transferde gözünü kararttı... yeni sportif direktör Tony D'Amico'nun ilk hedefi, Serie A'yı yakından tanıyan Fenerbahçe'nin Hollandalı joker savunmacısı Jayden Oosterwolde.
7 yıl aradan sonra Şampiyonlar Ligi'ne geri dönerek büyük bir başarıya imza atan Roma, transfer piyasasına fırtına gibi girmeye hazırlanıyor. İtalyan devinde gözler, hem idari yapılanmaya hem de Fenerbahçe'nin yıldız savunmacısı Jayden Oosterwolde'ye çevrildi.
Dün görevinden ayrılan sportif direktör Frederic Massara'nın yerine geçmesi beklenen Tony D'Amico'nun gelişi an meselesi. Yeni sportif direktör D'Amico'nun ayağının tozuyla masaya yatıracağı ilk ve en önemli dosyalardan birinin ise Fenerbahçe forması giyen Jayden Oosterwolde olduğu belirtiliyor.
İlk gelen raporlara göre Roma, transferde hızlı davranarak rakiplerinin önüne geçti ve Fenerbahçe'ye 20 milyon Euro'luk bir ön teklif sundu.
Almanya'dan Leipzig, Schalke, Portekiz'den Porto ve Benfica, Fransa'dan Lyon ve İngiltere'den Everton, Oosterwolde'un diğer talipleri.
Beşiktaş'ta Sergen Yalçın ile yolların ayrılmasının ardından geçen süreçte gündeme 25 teknik direktörün gelmesi çok şey anlatıyor. Anlayana.
Beşiktaş’ta Sergen Yalçın’ın ayrılığının ardından siyah-beyazlı yönetimlerin gündemine gelen, görüşme sağlanan veya menajerler aracılığıyla masaya oturtulan teknik direktör listesi, adeta bir "Dünya Karması" niteliği taşıyor. Siyah-beyazlı kulübün son dönemdeki teknik adam arayışlarında radarına takılan, yerli ve yabancı tam 25 isim:
Ange Postecoglou: Premier Lig öncesi dönemde listeye giren radikal isimlerden biriydi.
Zinedine Zidane: Siyah-beyazlı camiada heyecan yaratan, prestij odaklı bir hamle olarak nabız yoklanan dünya yıldızı.
Dino Toppmöller: Alman ekolü arayışlarında adı sıkça geçen genç ve taktik deha adaylarından.
Ernesto Valverde & Olviver Glasner: Avrupa tecrübesiyle takımın başına geçirilmesi planlanan ama şartlarda anlaşılamayan elit hocalar.
Sérgio Conceição & Andoni Iraola: İber yarımadasından listeye dahil edilen, yoğun pres futbolu felsefesine sahip isimler.
Ruben Amorim & Roberto Mancini: Kulübün vizyon projeleri arasında yer alan, ancak maliyet ve kariyer planlaması nedeniyle imza aşamasına gelmeyen dev markalar.
Razvan Lucescu & Slaven Bilic: Camianın ve ligin genetiğini çok iyi bilen, geri dönüş ihtimali üzerinde durulan tanıdık yüzler.
Marko Nikolic, Thomas Reis, Bruno Genesio: Dönemsel krizlerde kurtarıcı veya sistem hocası olarak masada yer alan alternatif yabancılar.
Xavi Hernandez & Nuno Espírito Santo: Son dönemde boşa çıkan ve Beşiktaş taraftarını heyecanlandıran elit teknik adam listesinin üst sıralarındaki isimler.
Carlos Vicens & Jorge Jesus: Biri Guardiola'nın eski yardımcısı olarak sistem için, diğeri ise Türkiye deneyimiyle doğrudan başarı için listeye girmişti.
Kasper Hjulmand: Serdal Adalı'nın en net şekilde ilgisini çeken teknik adam.
Kurban Kurbanov: Azerbaycan futbolunun efsane ismi, istikrar abidesi olarak Karabağ performansıyla uzun süre radardaydı.
Gündeme Gelen Yerli Adaylar:
Şenol Güneş: Ayrılık sonrası kulübenin tekrar teslim edildiği, camianın en güvenli limanı.
Nuri Şahin: Genç jenerasyon teknik adamlar arasında Beşiktaş’ın geleceğe yatırım olarak çok istediği ancak Dortmund süreciyle yönünü değiştiren isim.
Filipe Luis & Arda Turan: Yeni nesil antrenörlük trendinin yükselen değerleri olarak scout ekiplerinin ve yönetimin fikir jimnastiği yaptığı figürler.
İlhan Palut: Süper Lig’deki taktiksel başarısıyla yerli hoca havuzunda her daim Beşiktaş’ın alternatifleri arasında kalan istikrarlı isim.
Beşiktaş Kulübü, Kurban Bayramı sebebiyle Tüpraş Stadyumu'nda bayramlaşma töreni düzenledi.
Beşiktaş Kulübü, Kurban Bayramı'nı Tüpraş Stadı'nda üyeleri ve taraftarlarıyla kutladı.
Tarihi kapı girişindeki Antre1903'te gerçekleştirilen geleneksel bayramlaşma törenine İkinci Başkan Hakan Daltaban, Asbaşkan Murat Kılıç, Genel Sekreter Uğur Fora ve yönetim kurulu üyeleri ve taraftarlar katıldı.
Daltaban, yaptığı konuşmada "Bizim çok büyük, geniş ve kutsal bir ailemiz var. Dünyanın her yerinde ortak duyguları yaşadığımız, aynı anda üzüldüğümüz, aynı anda sevindiğimiz, aynı anda öfkelendiğimiz ve hiç vazgeçemediğimiz bir duyguyu temsil eden ruhun şemsiyesi altında çok büyük bir ailemiz var. Çok mutluyuz, Allah bize bu günleri tekrar nasip etti. Bu büyük ailenin bir neferi olduğumuzdan dolayı çok mutluyuz." dedi.
Siyah-beyazlı camianın çok güçlü olduğunu aktaran Daltaban, "Hizmet etmek ayrı bir onur, ondan dolayı da çok mutluyuz. Bu güzel kutsal bayramlaşma töreni için ayaklarınıza sağlık. Allah bize nicelerini nasip eder inşallah. Öncelikle armasını taşıdığımız o yüksek, o yüce ruhun temsili altında birlik ve beraberlik içinde olmayı inşallah başarırız. Gerçekten çok önemli bir kültürün, mirasın evlatlarıyız. Allah, inşallah bize aynı mirası, evlatlarımıza o duruşla birlikte bırakmayı nasip eder. Bütün Beşiktaş ailemin bayramını en içten dileklerimle başkanımız ve yönetim kurulumuz adına kutluyorum." ifadelerini kullandı.
Trendyol Süper Lig ekiplerinden Göztepe'de, iki ayrılık birden yaşandı.
Trendyol Süper Lig ekiplerinden Göztepe'de, kaleci Ekrem Kılıçarslan ve Bulgar oyuncu Filip Krastev ile devam etmeme kararı alındı.
Kulübün açıklamasında, "Teşekkürler Ekrem Kılıçarslan. Ekrem'e kulübümüze verdiği emekler için teşekkür ediyor, futbol kariyerinin geri kalanında başarılar diliyoruz." ifadelerine yer verildi.
28 yaşındaki kaleci, geçen sezonu Trendyol 1. Lig ekiplerinden Esenler Erokspor'da kiralık olarak geçirdi.
İzmir ekibi, şubat ayında Belçika temsilcisi Lommel SK'dan satın alma opsiyonuyla kiraladığı 24 yaşındaki Bulgar oyuncu Filip Krastev ile de yolların ayrıldığını duyurdu.
Açıklamada, "Krastev'e kulübümüze verdiği emekler için teşekkür ediyor, futbol kariyerinin geri kalanında başarılar diliyoruz." denildi.
İtalyan basını, Galatasaray ve Fenerbahçe'nin Napoli'nin dünyaca ünlü orta sahası Frank Zambo Anguissa için resmi olarak devreye girmeye hazırlandığını duyurdu.
Yeni sezon öncesinde kadrolarını güçlendirmek için kolları sıvayan iki ezeli rakip Galatasaray ve Fenerbahçe, bu kez İtalya pazarında karşı karşıya geldi.
La Repubblica'nın haberine göre; iki Türk devi, Napoli forması giyen Kamerunlu orta saha oyuncusu Frank Anguissa'nın transfer durumu hakkında kulübünden bilgi aldı.
Haberin detaylarında, hem Galatasaray hem de Fenerbahçe kurmaylarının oyuncunun mali şartlarını ve Napoli’nin beklentilerini titizlikle incelediği belirtildi.
İki kulübün de şu ana kadar yürüttüğü nabız yoklama sürecini olumlu tamamladığı ve kısa süre içinde İtalyan kulübünün kapısını resmi bir teklifle çalacağı öğrenildi.
İtalya'da şampiyonluklar yaşamış, fizik gücü ve çift yönlü oyunuyla dikkat çeken 30 yaşındaki tecrübeli orta sahanın Türkiye'ye gelmeye sıcak bakıp bakmayacağı ise transferin seyrini belirleyecek.
Geçen sezon başında Beşiktaş'ın transfer gündemini uzun süre meşgul eden Raheem Sterling, İngiltere'de uyuşturucu ve tehlikeli araç kullanma suçlamalarıyla tutuklandı. İngiliz basınının sarsıcı iddialarla duyurduğu olayda, yıldız futbolcu kefaletle serbest bırakıldı.
Geçen yaz transfer döneminde adı uzun süre Beşiktaş ile anılan İngiliz yıldız Raheem Sterling, saha dışındaki skandal bir olayla futbol dünyasının gündemine bomba gibi düştü.
The Sun'ın aktardığı özel habere göre; tecrübeli futbolcu, İngiltere'de polis tarafından gerçekleştirilen bir denetim sonrasında kelepçelenerek gözaltına alındı.
İngiliz polisin Sterling'e yönelttiği suçlamalar şunlar:
- Uyuşturucu etkisi altında araç kullanmak,
- Trafiği ve çevredekileri tehlikeye atacak şekilde tehlikeli sürüş yapmak,
- Üzerinde C sınıfı uyuşturucu madde bulundurmak,
- Polis ekiplerinin olay yerindeki alkol/alkolmetre testini yapmayı reddetmek.
Emniyete götürülen ve hakkında yasal işlem başlatılan yıldız futbolcu, ifadesinin alınmasının ardından soruşturma süreci devam etmek üzere kefaletle serbest bırakıldı.
Liverpool, Arne Slot ile yollarını ayırdı. İngiliz devinde teknik direktörlük görevi için listenin ilk sırasında, Bournemouth ile tarihi bir sezon geçiren Andoni Iraola yer alıyor.
Fenerbahçe'de başkan adayı Hakan Safi transfer çalışmalarına son sürat devam ediyor. Bir kaleci hamlesi de yapmayı planlayan Safi'nin dev isme talip olduğu ortaya çıktı. İşte detaylar...
Galatasaray'da gelecek sezon için transfer çalışmaları devam ederken gözler bir yandan Mauro Icardi'ye çevrildi. 30 Haziran'da sözleşmesi resmi olarak sona erecek oyuncu herhangi bir karar almazken oluşan belirsizlikten dolayı Galatasaray yönetiminin rahatsız olduğu ortaya çıktı.
Süper Lig'de üst üste 4. kez şampiyon olan Galatasaray, Fransız basınının yakın takibine girdi. Sarı-kırmızılıların rakiplerine ciddi bir üstünlük kurduğu aktarılırken Okan Buruk ve ekibi için de övgü dolu yorumlar yapıldı.
Fenerbahçe'de başkanlık seçim süreci sürerken, Aziz Yıldırım'ın ekibi Vedat Muriqi'nin transferini tamamlamak için Mallorca ile pazartesi günü masaya oturacak.
Transfer çalışmalarını sürdüren Beşiktaş'ta Agustin Rossi transferi için sıcak bir gelişme yaşandı. Flamengo'nun siyah-beyazlıların Agustin Rossi için yaptığı teklifi yetersiz bulduğu ve kabul etmediği ileri sürüldü.
AI startup Anthropic just announced a massive investment in Samsung Electronics. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics’ deal with OpenAI for the development of a custom AI chip (System-On-Chip) may not materialize after all.
According to Greened (via AIElecX), Samsung and OpenAI have stalled talks on the development of a custom AI SoC (System-On-Chip). Before the talks were put on hold, significant progress was made between the two firms.
OpenAI was working with Samsung Electronics on the advanced development of an inference NPU (dNPU) using ARM architecture-based IP. It’s said that “recent strategic differences” have caused the progress to stall indefinitely.
Well, it doesn’t mean that the development plan has been scrapped entirely. The Korean tech giant still has time to conduct discussions and resume the work. Meanwhile, the company is also actively securing foundry clients for AI products.
Referencing the OpenAI situation, industry insiders believe that the cooperation between Samsung and Anthropic can also stall after reaching an advanced development stage; however, it’s just a possibility, not a guarantee.
Meanwhile, Samsung is preparing to kickstart mass production at its mega chip factory in Taylor, Texas. The company has recently revealed that preparations are underway, with 2nm mass production starting next year.
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İngiltərə millisinin sabiq oyunçusu Rahim Sterlinq narkotik vasitənin təsiri altında avtomobil idarə etməkdə şübhəli bilinərək saxlanılıb.
Arena.az bu barədə Britaniya mətbuatına istinadən xəbər verir.
Bildirilir ki, hazırda Niderlandın “Feyenoord” klubunda çıxış edən futbolçu Hempşirdəki magistral yolda polis tərəfindən saxlanılıb. Sterlinq özünün “Lamborghini” markalı avtomobili ilə maneəyə çırpılıb. Oyunçu narkotik maddə qəbul etməkdə və saxlamaqda şübhəli bilinir. Lakin futbolçu tibbi müayinədən keçməkdən imtina edib. Sterlinq girov müqabilində sərbəst buraxılıb.
Xatırladaq ki, 31 yaşlı ingiltərəli futbolçu bu ilin fevral ayında azad agent statusu ilə Londonun “Çelsi” klubundan “Feyenoord”a keçib. Niderland klubunun heyətində 8 oyun keçirmiş futbolçu 1 məhsuldar ötürmə ilə yadda qalıb.
Rahim Sterlinq futbola “Alfa və Omeqa” klubunda qədəm qoyub. İngilis vinger karyerası ərzində KPR, “Liverpul”, “Mançester Siti”, “Arsenal” və “Çelsi”də oynayıb.
Sterlinq 2012-ci ilin noyabrında debüt etdiyi İngiltərə yığmasının heyətində 82 oyun keçirib, 20 qol vurub və 27 məhsuldar ötürmə verib.
Rahim Sterlinqin qənimətlər muzeyindəki bütün kuboklar “Mançester Siti”nin adı ilə bağlıdır – İngiltərə Premyer Liqası çempionluğu (4 dəfə), İngiltərə Kuboku, İngiltərə Liqa Kuboku (5 dəfə) və İngiltərə Super Kuboku (2 dəfə). Həmçinin Sterlinq 2019-cu ildə İngiltərədə ilin oyunçusu seçilib.
“Transfermarkt” internet-portalı 31 yaşlı vingerin transfer dəyərini 3 milyon avro məbləğində qiymətləndirir.
İtaliyanın “Montsa” komandası 2026/2027-ci illər mövsümündən etibarən A Seriyasında mübarizə aparmaq hüququ qazanıb.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, İtaliya A Seriyasına yüksəlmiş sonuncu – 3-cü komanda ötən gecə müəyyənləşib.
Bu, B seriyasında pley-off mərhələsinin cavab oyunundan sonra dəqiqləşib. Elitaya vəsiqə uğrunda qarşılaşmada “Montsa” və “Katanzaro” komandaları üz-üzə gəliblər. Görüş “Katanzaro”nun 2:0 hesablı qələbəsi ilə yekunlaşıb. İlk oyunda montsalılar eyni hesabla qalib gəldikləri üçün pley-offun ümumi hesabı bərabərləşib – 2:2. Turnirin reqlamentinə əsasən, bu mərhələdə əlavə vaxt və penalti seriyası olmayıb. B Seriyasında mövsümü rəqibindən daha yüksək pillədə (3-cü yer) başa vurmuş “Montsa” çempionatı 5-ci sırada bitirən rəqibini qabaqlayaraq elitaya vəsiqə qazanıb.
Xatırladaq ki, bu komanda ötən mövsüm B Seriyasına düşmüşdü. Amma sözügedən kollektiv cəmi bir mövsümlük fasilədən sonra yenidən A Seriyasına qayıtmağı bacarıb.
Xatırladaq ki, daha öncə “Venetsiya” və “Frozinone” B Seriyasında ilk iki pillənin sahibi kimi elitaya vəsiqə qazanmışdılar.
2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün yekunlarına görə A Seriyasını “Kremoneze”, “Verona” və “Piza” tərk ediblər.
Avropa Liqasına hazırlaşan Azərbaycanın qadın voleybolçulardan ibarət millisi ölkə xaricindəki təlim-məşq toplanışını başa vurub.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, mayın 12-16-da Macarıstanda təlim-məşq toplanışında olan komanda bu ölkənin yığması ilə iki yoxlama oyunu keçirib və hər iki qarşılaşmada qələbə qazanıb (3:0, 3:1).
Daha sonra Sloveniyaya yollanan voleybolçular mayın 16-dan 29-dək Maribor şəhərində hazırlıq keçiblər. Faiq Qarayevin rəhbərlik etdiyi yığma burada baş tutan yoxlama oyunlarında Xorvatiya (3:1) və Avstriya (3:1, 3:1) millilərini, eləcə də ABŞ-nin “Colgate” klubunu (3:0) məğlub edib.
Qeyd edək ki, Azərbaycan millisi Avropa Liqasındakı ilk oyunlarını Bakıda keçirəcək. İyunun 5-7-də baş tutacaq qarşılaşmalarda komandanın rəqibləri İsveç və Estoniya olacaq.
“Liverpul”un sabiq baş məşqçisi Yurgen Klopp “Əl İttihad”dan təklif alıb.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə mütəxəssisin meneceri Mark Kosiçke Almaniya mətbuatına açıqlamasında deyib. O, Kloppun “Əl İttihad”a baş məşqçi təyin olunmayacağını bildirib.
2025-ci ildə klub məşqçiliyinə fasilə verən alman mütəxəssis daha əvvəl İspaniyanın “Real”, İngiltərənin “Çelsi” komandalarına “yox” deyib. Klopp hazırda “Red Bull” şirkətində futbol direktoru olaraq işləyir.
“Arsenal”ın baş məşqçisi Mikel Arteta Çempionlar Liqasının finalında bu gün PSJ-yə qarşı keçirəcəkləri oyunu şərh edib.
Futbolpress.az UEFA-ya istinadən xəbər verir ki, mütəxəssis matçla bağlı bunları deyib:
“Bütün diqqətimiz finaldadır. Burda olmağa layiqik. Kuboku qazanmaq üçün sona qədər mübarizə aparacağıq.
“Arsenal” kimi klubda tarix yazmağın necə çətin olduğunu bilirik. Hədəfimiz maksimumu etməkdir. Bunun üçün çox arzuluyuq. Kuboku Londona aparmaq istəyirik”.
“Liverpul” baş məşqçisi Arne Slotu istefaya göndərib. Msport.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə insayder Fabritsio Romano paylaşım edib. Mənbənin sözlərinə […]
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One enters the occasion chasing a place among the game's modern dynasties, while the other stands on the verge of achieving something it has never managed before.
The biggest night in European soccer has arrived, with Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal preparing to meet in Budapest for a final that could define an era for both clubs. One enters the occasion chasing a place among the game’s modern dynasties, while the other stands on the verge of achieving something it has never managed before.
For PSG, the opportunity is enormous. Luis Enrique’s side is aiming to become only the second club in the modern Champions League era to successfully defend the trophy, a feat achieved only by Real Madrid between 2016 and 2018. Arsenal, meanwhile, arrives carrying the momentum of ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title and now hopes to crown an unforgettable campaign with another landmark achievement.
The final will take place at Budapest’s Puskas Arena, where 67,000 spectators are expected to witness a clash between Europe’s most prolific attack and one of its strongest defensive units. The encounter has all the ingredients of a classic, with contrasting styles, elite talent, and major historical stakes on the line.
PSG chasing place among Europe’s greats
PSG’s rise under Luis Enrique has transformed the club into one of the continent’s most feared teams. The French champion arrives as the defending European titleholder after last season’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Inter in the final.
Only Real Madrid has managed to retain the trophy since the competition was rebranded as the Champions League in 1992. Clubs such as Milan, Ajax, Juventus, and Manchester United all fell short when attempting to defend their crowns.
Victory would also further elevate Luis Enrique’s legacy. The Spanish coach is seeking a third Champions League or European Cup triumph, which would place him among an elite group of managers alongside Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, Zinedine Zidane, and Bob Paisley.
The French outfit has also enjoyed recent success against English opposition. It has won its last five Champions League knockout ties against clubs from England and defeated Arsenal in the previous season’s semifinals.
Arsenal’s chance to complete a dream season
For Arsenal, the final represents an opportunity decades in the making. The London club has never lifted Europe’s premier club trophy and has reached the final only once before, losing to Barcelona in 2006. Now, after finally ending its long wait for Premier League glory, Mikel Arteta’s team is one win away from completing what many supporters would regard as the greatest season in club history.
The Gunners have built their success on discipline, defensive organization, and exceptional efficiency from set pieces. Since the beginning of the 2023-24 campaign, Arsenal has scored 64 goals from set-piece situations, at least nine more than any other club in Europe’s top five leagues.
Its defensive record has been equally impressive. The Premier League champion remains unbeaten in this season’s Champions League and has conceded just six goals in 14 matches. Goalkeeper David Raya has also matched the competition record with nine clean sheets.
While much of the attention has focused on tactics, key players, and recent form, another intriguing question surrounds the occasion: how Arsenal’s win, draw, or loss against PSG could shape the outcome of the 2025 UEFA Champions League final and define the legacy of both clubs.
The UEFA Champions League final has arrived, and with it comes a fascinating showdown between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. The match at Budapest’s Puskás Arena carries enormous significance for two clubs that have climbed to the summit of European soccer in recent years.
The Champions League has rarely presented such an evenly matched contest. Historically, Arsenal and PSG have been inseparable in their competitive meetings. Across seven previous encounters, both clubs have recorded two victories each and three draws, highlighting just how little separates them.
Their most recent meetings came during last season’s semifinal, when PSG edged Arsenal 3-1 on aggregate thanks to goals from Fabian Ruiz, Achraf Hakimi, and Ousmane Dembele. Arsenal, however, had previously defeated the French champion 2-0 during the league phase, proving that either side is capable of gaining the upper hand.
The final also pits two contrasting soccer philosophies against one another. PSG enters the match as the defending European champion under Luis Enrique, armed with a dynamic attack featuring Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Desire Doue. The Gunners arrive as Premier League champions, boasting the competition’s strongest defensive record and an unbeaten European campaign.
What happens if Arsenal wins against PSG?
An Arsenal victory would complete one of the greatest seasons in the club’s history. After ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title, lifting the Champions League trophy would allow the North London club to secure a remarkable domestic and European double.
Such a triumph would also serve as redemption after last season’s semifinal defeat to PSG. Arteta’s project has steadily progressed over several years, and conquering Europe would validate the club’s long-term vision.
The defensive partnership of William Saliba and Gabriel, supported by goalkeeper David Raya, has been central to the club’s European run. The Gunners have conceded only six goals in the competition and have kept more clean sheets than any other side.
Viktor Gyoekeres of Arsenal celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Atletico Madrid.
A victory would also elevate several players into club folklore. Viktor Gyokeres, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Martin Odegaard would become part of a generation remembered for delivering Arsenal’s most prestigious achievement on the continental stage. What’s more, it would end PSG’s dreams of achieving back-to-back Champions League trophies.
What happens if Arsenal draws against PSG?
A draw after regulation time would underline just how closely matched these teams are. If the score is level when the referee blows the final whistle after 90 minutes, the tournament will not end in a draw, and there will be no replay. Instead, the match moves into the standard tie-breaking procedures, beginning with extra time, where the teams play two 15-minute halves.
If one side is ahead at the end of the additional 30 minutes, they are declared the winner and lift the trophy. However, if the score remains tied after extra time, the champion is determined through a penalty shootout.
Many observers expect a tactical chess match between Arteta and Luis Enrique. Arsenal thrives on defensive organization and controlled possession, while PSG has demonstrated the ability to alternate between aggressive pressing and patient ball retention depending on the circumstances.
The possibility of extra time could particularly favor PSG due to the freshness of its squad. Luis Enrique has rotated heavily throughout the season, ensuring that many of his key players arrive in Budapest with fewer minutes in their legs than their Arsenal counterparts.
At the same time, Arsenal has repeatedly shown resilience in pressure situations. The Gunners navigated difficult knockout rounds without suffering defeat, displaying a level of maturity that has often been associated with experienced European champions.
What happens if Arsenal loses against PSG?
For Arsenal, it finished as runner-up, mirroring their 2006 final heartbreak, and must wait another season for a shot at its first European Cup. A defeat for the English team would be a painful conclusion to an otherwise outstanding campaign, but it would simultaneously highlight PSG’s growing dominance on the European stage.
Luis Enrique, head coach of PSG excitedly reacts after the UEFA Champions League Final.
For the French side, victory would mean back-to-back Champions League titles, an achievement that only a handful of elite clubs have managed in modern soccer. It would further cement Luis Enrique’s status as one of the game’s premier managers and reinforce the club’s transformation from perennial contender into serial winner.
The French champion also possesses valuable experience in major European finals. Many members of the squad were involved in last season’s dominant triumph, giving them knowledge of handling the pressure associated with soccer’s biggest club match.
Viktor Gyoekeres (left) and Ousmane Dembele (right)
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Saturday’s reports claim that Juventus are eyeing a reunion between Luciano Spalletti and his former Napoli defender Kim Min-jae, that former Milan star Brahim Diaz could be an option in attack and that there are two current alternatives to Dusan Vlahovic at centre-forward.
Juventus transfers: Kim, Diaz and either Kolo Muani or Mateta
It was a disappointing end to the 2025-26 season for Juventus, who dropped out of the top four in the final weeks of the campaign and ultimately failed to qualify for the next edition of the Champions League.
This leaves the Bianconeri with a few uncertainties on the transfer market. They had been hoping to provide Spalletti with a squad capable of competing for the Scudetto, but will have significantly fewer resources to do so without access to Europe’s premier competition.
Still, transfer rumours continue to circulate and La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Bayern Munich defender Kim is a target for Juventus this summer. The South Korea international won the 2022-23 Scudetto playing under Spalletti, but has not been able to carve out a spot for himself as a guaranteed starter in Bavaria.
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 07: Kim Min-Jae of SSC Napoli celebrates victory after the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 07, 2023 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Saturday’s report claims that Juventus admire his strength, speed and no-nonsense defensive approach and that the defensive department is an area that the club will look to address, especially if Gleison Bremer is sacrificed to raise funds.
In attack, La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Brahim Diaz is a player that Spalletti would love to add to his attacking department. The Morocco international is familiar with Serie A football from his time with Milan, but given that he is still very much a part of the Real Madrid set-up, luring him away from the Spanish capital is not expected to be a cheap endeavour.
Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz in action during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Real Madrid and AC Milan, in Madrid, Spain, 05 November 2024. EPA-EFE/Juanjo Martín
At centre-forward, the situation surrounding Dusan Vlahovic and his expiring contract remains unclear. However, La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that if the Serbian does leave, Juventus will likely turn to either Randal Kolo Muani or Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Various reports in Italy claim that Massimiliano Allegri is keen to bring trusted midfielder Adrien Rabiot with him from Milan to Napoli, and that the Frenchman could be the perfect partner for Scott McTominay in the middle of the park.
Could Rabiot follow Allegri to Napoli?
Allegri has an agreement in place to replace Antonio Conte as head coach of Napoli on an initial two-year contract starting at the beginning of the 2026-27 campaign. It is an immediate return to coaching for the former Juventus gaffer, who was dismissed by Milan the day after the 2025-26 season came to an end.
It is an appointment that has raised eyebrows, given Allegri’s defensive reputation and Napoli’s previous approach of playing with free-flowing attackers. However, the six-time Scudetto winner is the most decorated Italian coach available aside from Conte and Aurelio De Laurentiis has given his approval.
Now, transfer rumours are already beginning to circulate.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli could potentially bid farewell to Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa in the near future, and if that were to be the case, it is likely that Napoli would go in search of a replacement. Recent reports claim that Allegri intends to deploy a 4-3-3 at the Stadio Maradona.
PISA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 13: Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and AC Milan at Arena Garibaldi on February 13, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
If Anguissa were to leave, there is a possibility that Napoli move to reunite Allegri with Rabiot, whom he worked with at both Milan and Juventus.
The suggestion is that Rabiot and McTominay could be deployed as duel box-to-box midfielders, perhaps with a Stanislav Lobotka-type sitting between them.
Rabiot remains under contract with Milan until the summer of 2028 and earns a reported €5.5m per season on his current Rossoneri contract.
Saturday’s reports claim that Milan are set to meet with departing Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner to discuss their vacant managerial position, but the Matthias Jaissle proposal is beginning to fade away due to compensation costs.
Glasner possibility for Milan
Milan parted company with head coach Massimiliano Allegri, sporting director Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada and CEO Giorgio Furlani the day after the 2025-26 Serie A season ended and are now looking to appoint a brand new senior management team for the 2026-27 campaign.
Ralf Rangnick is hotly tipped to take over the sporting department of the club and is expected to have a say on the appointment of the next head coach.
Several names had been linked with Milan but have already begun to look improbable, including the appointments of Andoni Iraola and Xavi. Recent reports claimed that Rangnick was keen to appoint 38-year-old Jaissle, but luring him away from Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League is expected to cost a minimum of €6m before salaries and signing bonuses are factored in.
Now, according to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the latest name on the Rossoneri radar is Glasner, who is available following his departure from Crystal Palace.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 27: Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, acknowledges the fans while wearing his winners medal following the UEFA Conference League Final 2026 match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Football Arena Leipzig on May 27, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
The Austrian head coach won the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2021-22 and went on to win three trophies while in charge of Crystal Palace: The FA Cup, the Community Shield and the most recent Conference League.
Glasner is one of a long list of German-speaking coaches who have been ‘mentored’ by Rangnick; the pair having worked together at RB Salzburg in 2012.
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan have set a meeting with Glasner early next week, after the Champions League final this weekend.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 27: Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, looks on prior to the UEFA Conference League Final 2026 match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Football Arena Leipzig on May 27, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Saturday’s report adds that Manu Fajardo is the latest name under consideration for the Rossoneri sporting director role. Villarreal’s Jorge Rodriguez has also been mentioned as a potential option.
Atalanta have officially confirmed the appointment of former Juventus and Napoli executive Cristiano Giuntoli as the club’s new sporting director effective immediately.
Official: Giuntoli appointed Atalanta sporting director
“Atalanta BC are pleased to announce the appointment of Cristiano Giuntoli — a football executive who has established himself at the highest level through his ability, expertise and vision — to the Club’s sporting structure as its new Sporting Director,” read a statement on the club website.
“Born in Florence, Giuntoli embarked on his career as a football executive at the age of 36, eighteen years ago.
“After an initial experience at Spezia, he was among the main architects of Carpi’s extraordinary rise as Sporting Director, overseeing four promotions in five years and guiding the club from Serie D to its first-ever Serie A campaign.
“Following six highly successful seasons in Emilia and a winning cycle that quickly established him among the finest executives in Italian football, Giuntoli moved to Napoli in 2015, where he enjoyed another significant and successful chapter of his career, winning the Coppa Italia in the 2019/20 season and playing a pivotal role in securing Napoli’s historic third Serie A title in 2022/23, achievements that crowned the outstanding work carried out at the club.
“He concluded his fruitful spell at Napoli as reigning Italian champion before taking on the role of Managing Director Football at Juventus in the summer of 2023, winning the Coppa Italia during the first of his two seasons in Turin.”
Cristiano Giuntoli during Igor Tudor’s introductory press conference at Juventus (picture: www.juventus.com/it)
“The Percassi and Pagliuca families, along with everyone at Atalanta BC, warmly welcome Sporting Director Giuntoli and wish him all the best in his tenure with the Club.”
The 54-year-old spent eight seasons with Napoli between 2015 and 2023 and was part of the management staff that won the club’s first Serie A title in over 30 years at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.
He earned a move to Juventus off the back of the title-winning season, but lasted just two seasons in Turin before being dismissed. He has been out of work since the end of the 2024-25 season.
NAPLES, ITALY – MARCH 03: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and Juventus at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 03, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Among Giuntoli’s most popular signings were Victor Osimhen for Napoli, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for a fee of just €11.5m, Kim Min-jae for around €18m, Piotr Zielinski for €15m and Stanislav Lobotka for €20m.
His signings at Juventus were a bit more hit and miss: Khephren Thuram, Francisco Conceicao and Pierre Kalulu were among his best value-for-money deals while with the Old Lady, but the signings of Douglas Luiz and Teun Koopmeiners for a combined cost of over €100m have not worked out at all.
Liverpool are reportedly considering Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries as they look for solutions on the right side of their defence this summer.
According to the Daily Mail, the Dutch international has emerged as an option for the Reds, with Liverpool dealing with uncertainty around both Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong.
Bradley has been recovering from a significant knee injury, while Frimpong’s first season at Anfield has been disrupted by fitness issues and inconsistent form.
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Dumfries, meanwhile, could be available for around €25 million due to a release clause in his Inter contract that is expected to become active in July.
This is the kind of link that makes sense when you look at Liverpool’s squad situation.
Frimpong arrived with a big reputation, but things have not gone smoothly.
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Injuries have slowed him down, and there are still questions about whether he is more suited to being a wing-back or wide midfielder than a traditional right-back.
Bradley, meanwhile, is talented and highly rated, but his injury record has become a concern.
That is where Dumfries becomes interesting. At 30, he is not a long-term project, but he is experienced, physical, aggressive and used to playing in high-pressure matches for Inter and the Netherlands.
Dumfires move feels like a no-brainer for the Reds
His €25 million clause makes him relatively affordable in today’s market, especially for a player with Champions League and international experience.
For Arne Slot, Dumfries would offer something different. He is not as technical or creative as Trent was, but he brings power, direct running and a real threat at the back post.
In certain games, that could be extremely useful. Dumfries would be a sensible short-term signing for Liverpool, but not necessarily a perfect one.
He would give them reliability, experience and physical presence, which they badly need.
Liverpool must be careful not to treat him as the full answer to their right-back problem.
Arsenal are reportedly increasing their interest in Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, with the England international emerging as one of Mikel Arteta’s key attacking targets for the summer.
According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of the 23-year-old, but Aston Villa are not planning to make things easy.
Villa are expected to demand at least £80 million, and some reports suggest the final figure could rise even higher if Chelsea, Manchester United or other interested clubs join the race properly.
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Rogers has become one of the Premier League’s most exciting attacking players over the last two seasons.
He is powerful, direct, technically sharp and comfortable playing in different roles across the front line.
Mikel Arteta is an admirer of Morgan Rogers
That versatility is probably one of the main reasons Arsenal like him so much.
But the price is the big issue. £80 million is a serious fee, especially for a player who is still developing.
Villa are in a strong position because Rogers is important to them and they have no reason to sell cheaply.
Rogers would be a brilliant signing for Arsenal, but only if the fee stays sensible.
He looks like an Arteta player: strong, intelligent, hard-working and flexible. He would give Arsenal something slightly different in attack.
That said, Arsenal cannot afford to get carried away. At £80 million or more, expectations become huge. Rogers is talented, but he is not yet a guaranteed superstar.
If Villa refuse to negotiate below a massive fee, Arsenal should keep other options open. Rogers would improve them, but the champions need smart spending, not emotional spending.
Barcelona are reportedly giving serious thought to signing Bernardo Silva this summer, with sources telling ESPN that the former Manchester City midfielder is now a “real option” for the Spanish champions.
Silva, 31, is available on a free transfer after confirming he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires in June.
After nine successful years at the Etihad, the Portugal international is ready for a new challenge, and Barcelona are once again in the conversation.
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Atlético Madrid, Benfica, Saudi clubs and MLS sides have also shown interest, but Barça appear to be one of the most attractive possibilities.
This is not a new story. Barcelona have admired Bernardo for years, but the deal was always complicated because of Man City’s asking price and Barça’s financial issues.
Bernardo Silva is a free agent this summer
Now the situation is different. Because he is a free agent, there is no transfer fee involved, which makes the operation far more realistic.
Barcelona have already started the summer aggressively.
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Barca have completed a deal for Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for an initial €70 million, and Bernardo could be another statement signing as Hansi Flick looks to keep the team at the top after winning La Liga.
For Barcelona, Bernardo makes a lot of sense. He is experienced, technically brilliant, comfortable in tight spaces and can play in midfield or on the right.
That kind of intelligence suits Barça perfectly. He is not the fastest player anymore, but he still has the brain and control to influence big matches.
The question is whether Barcelona really need him. They already have plenty of midfield quality, and at 31, Bernardo is more of a short-term elite solution than a long-term project.
However, reports suggest he may be willing to accept a reduced salary to make the move happen, which would make the deal more attractive.
Bernardo Silva to Barcelona feels like one of those transfers that should have happened years ago. His style has always looked perfect for the club.
He keeps the ball, works hard, reads the game beautifully and rarely looks rushed.
The only concern is timing. Barcelona are not signing the 26-year-old version of Bernardo. They are signing a 31-year-old who has played a lot of intense football under Pep Guardiola.
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NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will return to familiar territory on Sunday when they face Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Rajat Patidar’s men have been the standout side of the season, finishing at the top of the league-stage standings before storming into the final with a crushing 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1.
But while RCB enter the summit clash with momentum firmly on their side, Gujarat Titans will take confidence from one crucial factor — the final will be played at their home ground in Ahmedabad.
The two best teams of IPL 2026 will now clash once again for the title after GT secured their place in the final with a commanding seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh on Friday.
Mixed memories for RCB in Ahmedabad
RCB may be favourites on current form, but their overall IPL record at the Narendra Modi Stadium presents a balanced picture.
Including this season’s defeat against Gujarat Titans, RCB have played eight IPL matches at the venue and have won four while losing four.
Their record against GT in Ahmedabad is also evenly split at 1-1.
The last meeting between the two sides at the venue came earlier this season when Gujarat Titans completely outplayed RCB. GT bowlers bundled out Bengaluru for just 155 in 19.2 overs before chasing down the target comfortably in only 15.5 overs.
Shubman Gill led the charge during the chase with a blistering 43 off just 18 balls as GT exposed RCB’s batting vulnerabilities.
However, RCB will also carry memories of success at the same venue.
Their first-ever IPL match in Ahmedabad came against Rajasthan Royals in 2015, where they secured a dominant nine-wicket victory. In IPL 2021, RCB edged Delhi Capitals by one run in a thriller before suffering a defeat to Punjab Kings later in the same season.
Ahmedabad brings both heartbreak and glory for RCB
The Narendra Modi Stadium has witnessed some of RCB’s most painful playoff defeats over the years.
In IPL 2022, RCB lost Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets at the venue. Two years later, RR once again ended RCB’s campaign in Ahmedabad, defeating them by four wickets in the Eliminator of IPL 2024. Interestingly, both of RCB’s playoff defeats at the stadium have come against Rajasthan Royals.
But Ahmedabad also became the setting for the greatest moment in the franchise’s history.
In IPL 2025, RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs at the same venue to finally lift their maiden IPL trophy after 18 seasons of heartbreak and near misses. For Virat Kohli and the franchise faithful, it was the night that erased years of disappointment.
That memory could now become a major emotional advantage heading into Sunday’s final.
RCB have already beaten Gujarat Titans twice this season, including the emphatic victory in Qualifier 1, and their aggressive batting combined with a balanced bowling attack has made them the most consistent side of IPL 2026.
Yet, Ahmedabad has repeatedly shown that momentum alone guarantees nothing.
As RCB chase back-to-back IPL titles, they will hope the Narendra Modi Stadium once again becomes the venue where history smiles on them — just like it did a year ago.
“Jon Scheyer has done an amazing job at Duke. In the four years he’s been head coach, I mean, he reached the Final Four, a couple of Elite Eights. It’s been really remarkable, and he’s done it with different rosters each year. Duke is still getting these superstar freshmen and then putting more experienced players around them, and I think it’s worked out really well.
“Certainly the way the game against Houston in the Final Four with Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel ended, and then the way the UConn game this last year in the Elite Eight ended certainly were unpleasant for them, but you kind [of] have to look at the overall picture and what it took to beat them, it is pretty impressive. So, he’s done an amazing job. And given his age, I mean, who could have expected anything more? It’s been incredible to watch.”
He also talks about UNC’s hiring of Michael Malone, and what Mark Pope is up against at Kentucky. He also talks about NCAA Tournament expansion and some other things, too.
The Indiana Fever will visit the Portland Fire on Saturday night, with the game tipping off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The Fever are 4-3 so far this season and coming off a tough, last-minute loss to the Golden State Valkyries. The Fire are 5-3 and on a winning streak since their last game against the Fever. You can tune in tonight on CBS and live on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers.
Here’s what you need to know to tune in to Cailtin Clark’s next game:
How to watch Caitlin Clark’s next WNBA game of the season:
The Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire game tips off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 30.
Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire game channel:
The Fever vs. Fire game will be broadcast nationally on CBS.
How to watch the Fever vs. Fire game without cable:
This week’s WNBA matchup between the Fire and Fever will be available on CBS, which means it’ll be streaming on Paramount+and platforms like DirecTV and YouTube TV.
What channel are WNBA games on this season?
For the 2026 season, WNBA games will be spread across a wide range of channels (and streaming platforms). Games will air on ABC, ESPN (and ESPN2/ESPN+), CBS, NBC (and NBCSN), ION, USA Network, and NBA TV. Plus, some games will be exclusive to Amazon Prime Video; games that air on NBC will stream on Peacock; games on CBS will be available on Paramount+; and select games airing on ABC will stream on Disney+. Certain games will also be available only via League Pass.
Confused? Overwhelmed? Don’t have cable these days? Here’s a loose weekly schedule for which nights of the week get which channels, plus what you’ll need to watch WNBA games in 2026:
Sunday — ABC, CBS, ESPN, NBA TV, or NBC
Monday — NBCSN/Peacock or USA
Tuesday — ESPN
Wednesday — USA
Thursday — NBA TV or Prime Video
Friday — ION
Saturday — ABC, CBS or NBCSN/Peacock
Indiana Fever 2026 Broadcast Schedule:
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire, 8 p.m. (CBS/Paramount+)
Thursday, June 4, 2026 (Commissioner’s Cup)
Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever, 7 p.m. (Prime Video)
Saturday, June 6, 2026 (Commissioner’s Cup)
Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty, 8 p.m. (CBS/Paramount+)
Monday, June 8, 2026 (Commissioner’s Cup)
Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics, 7 p.m. (NBCSN/Peacock/Local Broadcasters)
Thursday, June 11, 2026 (Commissioner’s Cup)
Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever, 7 p.m. (Prime Video/Local Broadcasters)
Saturday, June 13, 2026 (Commissioner’s Cup)
Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun, 6 p.m. (NBCSN/Peacock/Local Broadcasters)
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Commissioner’s Cup)
Toronto Tempo vs. Indiana Fever, 7 p.m. (USA Network/Local Broadcasters)
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever, 7:30 p.m. (Prime Video/Local Broadcasters)
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream, 1 p.m. (ABC)
Monday, June 22, 2026
Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever, 8 p.m. (USA Network)
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever, 7:30 p.m. (USA Network/Local Broadcasters)
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Indiana Fever, 8 p.m. (CBS/Paramount+)
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks, 10 p.m. (USA Network/Local Broadcasters)
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury, 10 p.m. (Prime Video/Local Broadcasters)
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces, 9 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Golden State Valkyries vs. Indiana Fever, 8 p.m. (USA Network/Local Broadcasters)
Friday, July 17, 2026
Seattle Storm vs. Indiana Fever, 7:30 p;m. (ION/WNBA League Pass)
Saturday, July 18, 2026
New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever, 8 p.m. (CBS/Paramount+)
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever, 8 p.m. (USA Network/Local Broadcasters)
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Seattle Storm, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN/Local Broadcasters)
Friday, July 31, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire, 10 p.m. (ION/WNBA League Pass/Local Broadcasters)
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx, 1 p.m. (ABC)
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever, 7 p.m. (Prime Video)
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky, 3:30 p.m. (ABC)
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Friday, August 14, 2026
Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever, 7:30 p.m. (ION/WNBA League Pass)
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream, 5 p.m. (ESPN)
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo, 7 p.m. (ESPN/Local Broadcasters)
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings, 8 p.m. (Prime Video/Local Broadcasters)
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty, 7 p.m. (Prime Video)
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky, 7 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)
Friday, August 28. 2026
Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever, 7:30 pm. (ION/WNBA League Pass)
Friday, September 18, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo, 7:30 p.m. (ION/WNBA League Pass/Local Broadcasters)
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever, 4 p.m. (NBA TV/Local Broadcasters)
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx, 8 p.m. (USA Network/Local Broadcasters)
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court has sentenced two soccer players and a betting agent to up to 17 months in prison for bribery, match-fixing and illegal gambling in a prominent sports scandal.
The two players, Brian Fok and Luciano Silva Da Silva, and the betting agent, Waheed Mohammad, schemed to fix results in the 2022-23 season to win money through illegal gambling, the city’s Independent Commission Against Corruption, which led the investigation, said in a statement Friday.
Their acts included intentionally causing Fok's team, Happy Valley Athletic Association, and Silva Da Silva's team, Western District Recreation and Sports Association, to lose matches, or manipulating the number of goals or corner kicks through fraud in the second tier of the Hong Kong league.
The trio also placed illegal bets on more than 30 matches involving their teams based on pre-determined results and match-fixing arrangements, it said.
The court also heard Fok had previously offered bribes, ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 Hong Kong dollars ($1,276 to $3,828) to two other players to help rig results at a club in another league, but those players rejected him, the anti-corruption agency said.
Fok received a 17-month prison term, while his two other co-defendants were each sentenced to 14 months and four weeks.
Magistrate Peter Yu, who handed down the sentences, reprimanded the defendants for deliberately manipulating matches, undermining the integrity of Hong Kong sports and the principle of fair play, the statement added.
Report: Allegri wants to bring Milan’s Rabiot with him to Napoli
Various reports in Italy claim that Massimiliano Allegri is keen to bring trusted midfielder Adrien Rabiot with him from Milan to Napoli, and that the Frenchman could be the perfect partner for Scott McTominay in the middle of the park.
Could Rabiot follow Allegri to Napoli?
Allegri has an agreement in place to replace Antonio Conte as head coach of Napoli on an initial two-year contract starting at the beginning of the 2026-27 campaign. It is an immediate return to coaching for the former Juventus gaffer, who was dismissed by Milan the day after the 2025-26 season came to an end.
It is an appointment that has raised eyebrows, given Allegri’s defensive reputation and Napoli’s previous approach of playing with free-flowing attackers. However, the six-time Scudetto winner is the most decorated Italian coach available aside from Conte and Aurelio De Laurentiis has given his approval.
Now, transfer rumours are already beginning to circulate.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli could potentially bid farewell to Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa in the near future, and if that were to be the case, it is likely that Napoli would go in search of a replacement. Recent reports claim that Allegri intends to deploy a 4-3-3 at the Stadio Maradona.
PISA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 13: Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and AC Milan at Arena Garibaldi on February 13, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
If Anguissa were to leave, there is a possibility that Napoli move to reunite Allegri with Rabiot, whom he worked with at both Milan and Juventus.
The suggestion is that Rabiot and McTominay could be deployed as duel box-to-box midfielders, perhaps with a Stanislav Lobotka-type sitting between them.
Rabiot remains under contract with Milan until the summer of 2028 and earns a reported €5.5m per season on his current Rossoneri contract.
Real Madrid plan to announce first signing immediately after elections
Real Madrid are involved in a shock election process this week, after Florentino Perez called a surprise vote on his future in response to criticism over his leadership over the past two years. It was expected that he would go unchallenged, but Enrique Riquelme has emerged as a surprise candidate, and the two will face off in the polls on the 7th of June.
The elections have somewhat delayed Real Madrid’s planning for the summer. After Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed he would not be continuing in the job before the final game of the season, Los Blancos have not announced his replacement. Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly put pen to paper on a three-year contract, but the inability to complete the deal sooner has increased the cost of the deal. Perez is the heavy favourite to win the elections though, and if that is the case, Mourino will be confirmed as the new manager shortly after.
Real Madrid to announce first signing after elections
As will their first signing of the summer. Diario AS report that Real Madrid will execute their buyback option of €9m on Nico Paz from Como. The Argentina international, named this season’s Serie A midfielder of the year, has been heavily linked with a return, and AS say it will be announced as soon as the elections are over, regardless of who wins them. Los Blancos have been in regular touch with him, informing Paz of their plans.
Florentino Perez promises more signings
Presidential candidate Riquelme has promised that he already has two international stars ready to sign for Los Blancos if he should win, while Perez declared this week that ‘the signings will come, as they always have.’ Real Madrid are expected to move for a midfielder and a centre-back, but beyond that, there appears to be little certainty on their next additions. Endrick Felipe will also return from his loan move to Olympique Lyon.
Scotland and Curaçao continue their preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a friendly on Saturday.
Jun 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Curacao midfielder Juninho Bacuna (7) reacts after the game against Canada during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Scotland will host Curaçao on Saturday in its final warm-up fixture before travelling to the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both these teams will feature in the tournament finals this summer and clash at Hampden Park in a late chance to test their mettle before the action gets underway in North America.
Curaçao’s first qualification for the World Cup finals is one of the biggest pre-tournament headlines ahead of this summer’s kick-off. However, there’s plenty of emotion around Scotland’s involvement, too, after Steve Clarke successfully steered the national team back into the competition after a 28-year absence.
The Tartan Army, who face Panama in their final warm-up game, dropped just five points in qualifying and are enjoying a golden era after running Spain close in their qualifying run ahead of Euro 2024. This will be the first time they’ve met Curaçao in any setting, adding a unique sense of intrigue to Saturday’s encounter in Glasgow.
Home fans will be looking out for John McGinn’s involvement after he helped Aston Villa win the Europa League, while captain Andy Robertson will be hoping for minutes at left-back. Curaçao faces a daunting challenge at the upcoming World Cup, having been drawn alongside Germany, Ecuador, and the Ivory Coast in one of the tournament’s toughest groups.
The squad is also dealing with a handful of fitness concerns, including questions surrounding the availability of Livano Comenencia and Kenji Gorré. Meanwhile, former Rangers midfielder Juninho Bacuna is expected to play a key role and could enjoy a return to familiar surroundings when Curaçao takes the field at Hampden Park.
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Report – Inter Keen to Make Liverpool Midfielder First Summer Signing
Serie A champions Inter are reportedly eager to sign Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones before the World Cup. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Nerazzurri want to make the Englishman their first summer signing.
Curtis Jones seemed one step away from joining Inter in January. Indeed, the parties had agreed on personal terms before Liverpool decided to pull the plug at the 11th hour. Furthermore, the 25-year-old was enthusiastic about continuing his career at San Siro.
However, short of reliable midfield options, Liverpool boss Arne Slot refused to let Jones leave Anfield midway through the season. Despite stopping the transfer, the Dutchman has shown little faith in the Reds academy graduate, often using him as a late substitute.
Therefore, a summer move could be on the cards, with Inter looking to take advantage of Jones’ status on Merseyside to lure him to Serie A.
Our Take on Inter & Curtis Jones
Inter are expected to undergo a midfield overhaul in the summer. In addition to Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Davide Frattesi should also be on his way out after failing to secure regular first-team football under Cristian Chivu. As such, the Nerazzurri have already decided to re-sign Aleksandar Stankovic from Club Brugge.
However, Stankovic’s return won’t be enough to fill the gap in the engine room. Jones’ arrival would likely compensate for Mkhitaryan’s impending departure. And the best thing is that Inter could sign him on favorable terms because his contract at Liverpool expires next summer.
Meanwhile, the player reportedly has little interest in joining Galatasaray, even though the reigning Turkish Super Lig holders would be able to offer him a higher salary than Inter. Moreover, the Italian heavyweights have already held exploratory talks with Liverpool, and contacts could resume as early as next week.
O'Dwyer will join Red Bull Salzburg in July for an undisclosed fee [Getty Images]
Shamrock Rovers teenager Josh O'Dwyer has been added to the Republic of Ireland squad for their friendly against Canada in Montreal.
The 16-year-old joins club team-mate Matt Healy and St Patrick's Athletic's Kian Leavy in receiving first call-ups to the senior side.
O'Dwyer, who has represented Republic of Ireland at under-15 and under-17 level and will join Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg in July for an undisclosed fee, has been invited to join Heimir Hallgrimsson's squad as a "training player".
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) said "O'Dwyer will gain valuable experience with the senior squad in Montreal before linking up with the Ireland Under-17s for their international window next week".
The Irish squad has also been bolstered by the arrival of goalkeeper Mark Travers and midfielders Conor Coventry and Dawson Devoy, all of whom were earmarked to join the travelling party for the Canada game after missing Thursday's 1-0 win over Qatar in Dublin.
As part of the pre-arranged squad management plan for the double-header, Caoimhin Kelleher, Dara O'Shea, Jayson Molumby and Jack Moylan, who was sent off at the Aviva Stadium, have all returned to their respective clubs.
Kick-off for the Canada game at the Stade Saputo is at 00:30 BST on Saturday, 6 June.
Republic of Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Mark Travers (Everton), Ed McGinty (Shamrock Rovers), Conor Brann (Cork City)
Jefferson's time with the Lions was mostly spent on the team's practice squad, but he did manage to record two touchdowns and 74 rushing yards on 15 carries. The Oregon State product also caught four passes for 23 yards in seven games played during his rookie campaign with the Lions in 2021.
During his two games played with Arizona last year, Jefferson recorded 22 yards on six carries and caught one pass for 10 yards.
The #49ers signed Jermar Jefferson and Jordan Mims to one-year deals. In corresponding moves, the team placed Darrick Forrest on the Injured Reserve List and waived Sincere McCormick.
Jefferson joins a highly competitive running backs room that features superstar Christian McCaffrey. The former Lions now has another shot to showcase his skill set on the national stage in the Bay Area this season.
It's a bit of a tale as old as time, but CBS isn't crazy about the methodology that the Hawkeyes typically employ in order to find the win column.
Hate: The Hawkeyes' margin for error offensively remains razor-thin without explosive plays - CBS
Again, it's not a new criticism of Iowa, but it's not unreasonable either. Here's a little more of what CBS' Brad Crawford had to say about the Hawkeyes.
Winning ugly works -- until it doesn't. If Iowa falls behind by multiple scores against the Big Ten's elite, skepticism remains about whether the Hawkeyes can mount a comeback offensively, even with transfer portal additions at wide receiver.
The defense can only carry so much weight before cracks appear. Iowa hopes Anthony Hawkins and Tyler Brown can complement standout Zach Lutmer in the secondary. - CBS
Iowa is ranked No. 23 in CBS' post-spring top 25 rankings. Fellow Big Ten squad Ohio State is ranked as the nation's No. 1 team by CBS.
Of the Big Ten's seven other ranked teams by CBS, Iowa will square off against three of them. Iowa will meet Michigan, Ohio State and Washington in succession spanning Weeks 4-6.
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Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after a three-point shot against Baylor during the first half in the Big-12 men’s basketball on Feb. 7, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa | Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Good morning, BBN!
Surprise, surprise, Kentucky Basketball is engaged in a nationally aware race involving one of the top players in the country.
Sarcasm aside, it is both fortunate that the Cats find themselves in this position again.
It’s fortunate because Milan Momcilovic is the top player in the college basketball transfer portal right now, and he would be a huge get if they can land him.
However, it could quickly prove unfortunate, as we’ve seen this play out time and time again in the biggest recruiting moments for Mark Pope and Kentucky.
This time, the pressure is on even more, as they’re competing head-to-head with their rival, Louisville, for the coveted Momcilovic.
The good news? It seems like Kentucky is in the lead as we head into the weekend, but Louisville is very much in the thick of this.
And that’s really what it comes down to: Does Milan want to play here? We’ll see. It makes the most sense on paper, and it seems that Kentucky is the highest offer.
What do you think, will Kentucky land the top player in the portal?
Elsewhere, thanks to a thrilling 6-5 win over Wake Forest to kick off NCAA Tournament play, the Bat Cats are set to take on West Virginia today in the winner’s bracket of the Morgantown Regional!
After narrowly sneaking into the field, Kentucky can take a massive step toward winning the region with a win over the Mountaineers today.
Another layer to this game is the revenge factor for the Wildcats after being ousted from the tournament last year by West Virginia.
A victory today will put one of these teams just one win away from winning the region.
Cubs 2026 regular season record wearing various uniforms
White pinstripe: 16-9 Chicago Blues: 2-2 Blue alternate: 6-4 Road gray: 7-12
Cubs 2026 spring training record: 14-18 (14-17 Spring Training, 0-1 WBC exhibition) Al’s 2026 spring training record: 7-8 (7-7 Spring Training, 0-1 WBC exhibition)
Manchester City and Manchester United interested in Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Interest in Lille OSC forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21) is growing, La Gazzetta dello Sport understands, with both Manchester clubs in the race to sign the soon-to-be Belgium international.
Fernandez-Pardo, whose natural position is on the left of the attack, although he also played through the middle towards the end of the season, recently declared for the Belgium national team and will go to the FIFA World Cup with the Red Devils.
Even before the World Cup, interest in the forward is growing. Como, who next season will compete in the UEFA Champions League next season, are in the race. Their priority is Stade Rennais’ Esteban Lepaul, however, there is competition from Benfica and Atletico Madrid. On top of that, the €30m price tag is dissuasive and the player himself has committed to remaining at Rennes for next season.
Fernandez-Pardo is another option, but once again, competition is fierce. Manchester City and Manchester United are both fans of the Belgian, La Gazzetta dello Sport understands. Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona are also in the race.
Glasgow secured their place in the URC semi-finals with a 33-21 win over Connacht at Scotstoun. We asked for your opinions, and here's a taste of what you had to say...
Chris: Brilliant to see Scott Cummings back but I think Alex Samuel might be even harder in the physicality stakes. Forwards were outstanding. Backs delivered too, although George Horne's injury looked serious - hopefully not as bad as it looks.
Brian: A hard-fought game tonight and we just couldn't put Connacht away until late on in the game. Worrying injury for Horne, looked like he's dislocated his wrist passing the ball. If he's out then we'll need Jamie Dobie fit for the semi-final to stand a chance. Well played tonight though, got there in the end.
Stuart: Firstly, a nod to Connacht. They were only a couple of unforced knock-ons in the first half away from an early lead, and had some unlucky injuries in the second, but they were great to watch.
Well done Glasgow for dealing with a really dangerous side. First-half was a little clunky, second half the plan clearly changed and Dan Lancaster found his passing range after a shaky start.
Kyle Steyn was monumental and Stafford McDowall is the in-form centre for Glasgow just now above the vaunted 'Huwipulotu' combination. The forwards set the standard for form though, endless grinding hard work to put Glasgow in the right positions.
Tom: That was an intense, aggressive performance against a very strong opponent. Our defence was excellent and we were totally committed to getting into the semi. Good performances all over the pitch and just hoping that George Horne is fit for next week
Greg: Superb Glasgow, probably the hardest opponents to get in the first round of playoffs and dealt with them with aplomb. Even if they go out next week, this team should be proud of themselves. They are the pride of Scottish rugby and if they get to the final, I will be making my way up the road!
David: Another clinical display as Glasgow made better use of the conditions than Connacht, who hardly kicked at all when they were playing with the wind in the first half. Glasgow's kicking for position in the second half was the major difference between the two sides. Scott Cummings had a great game considering how long a lay off he has had.
On Friday, the USC baseball team opened up NCAA Tournament play in the College Station Regional against Texas State. This marked the second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance for the Trojans, who had only made the tournament once in the two decades prior to last year.
Unfortunately, the game did not go well for the Trojans, as USC -- up 4-3 in the ninth inning -- booted a chopper to third and then gave up a go-ahead two-run home run to Texas State's Chase Mora. The offense was unable to capitalize in key moments, including the bottom of the sixth, in which the Trojans stranded a leadoff double and couldn't get a runner home from third with one out. The end result was a 5-4 loss in a game USC led multiple times. 3-1 and 4-3 leads slipped away, as the Trojans wasted Adrian Lopez's go-ahead home run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth.
As a result, USC now finds itself in a less than ideal position. If the Trojans want to advance, they will need to win four games in three days. While that is certainly possible—Oregon State did it in USC’s regional last year—it is definitely not where the Trojans wanted to be.
USC will now play an elimination game against No. 4 seed Lamar on Saturday. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. Pacific time/3 p.m. Central time on ESPN Plus.
The Washington Commanders opened OTAs this week, and quarterback Jayden Daniels was back on the practice field. Daniels, who missed 10 games with various injuries in a disappointing 2025 season, is 100% healthy and looking for redemption.
With Daniels injured for much of last season, fellow second-year quarterbacks Drake Maye, Caleb Williams and Bo Nix had outstanding sophomore seasons. Daniels, who had been considered by some to already be a top-five quarterback ahead of last season, was now an afterthought. Out of sight, out of mind, it seemed.
Washington fans didn't forget Daniels' spectacular rookie season. Daniels didn't just have a record-setting regular season; he carried the Commanders to two road wins in the NFC playoffs and into the NFC Championship Game. It was Washington's first championship game appearance in 33 years. When we say that Daniels put his team on his back, he often carried the Commanders in the playoffs. When Washington needed a third-down conversion, Daniels found a way to make it happen. Daniels was even better on fourth downs, converting at a record rate.
Most importantly, Daniels saved his best work for when it mattered the most: the fourth quarter. How impressive has Daniels been in the "money quarter" over the first two seasons of his NFL career? Consider this stat from a senior NFL researcher.
Highest passer rating in the 4th quarter over the last 2 seasons...
1. Jayden Daniels - 116.9 2. Lamar Jackson - 115.5 3. Matthew Stafford - 112.6 4. Josh Allen - 105.9 5. Jalen Hurts - 101.4 6. Joe Burrow - 101.4
The said fan was still not happy that his original response was found to be moot.
What some forget about Daniels is that he did more with less. Yes, he had Terry McLaurin in 2024, but the duo played together in only three games last season. And, for as good as the other three quarterbacks were in 2025, Daniels was far better in 2024. Did anyone catch Maye's performances throughout the playoffs, despite New England's run to the Super Bowl? Compare that to Daniels in 2024.
Speaking of fourth-quarter comebacks, Daniels had five during his rookie season. He set an NFL rookie record with 12 touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and overtime. Even more impressive, Daniels was the first rookie quarterback in 74 years to lead back-to-back double-digit comebacks. His Week 16 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles was one of the best performances across the NFL in 2024. Daniels passed for five touchdowns, including the game-winner to Jamison Crowder with only seconds remaining. Daniels led the Commanders to the comeback win against the NFL's best defense despite five turnovers from Washington's offense.
How good can Daniels be in 2026? ESPN's Louis Riddick has a reminder.
The Commanders have a brutal stretch to open the 2026 regular season, but with a healthy Daniels under center, they are a threat to beat anyone on their schedule.
Azzi Fudd impressed in her first start of the season against the Las Vegas Aces, outdueling the experienced Chennedy Carter to lead the Dallas Wings to a 95-87 win.
Aces coach Becky Hammon was left fuming after the game, and she criticized the officials for what she claimed was a lack of consistency. She also highlighted the disparity in free throws. Hammon’s discontent towards the referees was echoed by Carter.
Carter posted an Instagram story with a picture from the game showing Fudd’s hand on hers, for which no foul was called. She later deleted that story, but proceeded to trash-talk Fudd on Threads. A fan replied, expressing support for Fudd and her comment seemingly caught the attention of A’ja Wilson, who allegedly liked it.
Wilson’s alleged activity sent fans into a frenzy.
“Why would A’ja Wilson like that post though,” one fan wondered.
“The intention of the post that A’ja liked was to call Chen up and remind her that she’s got all of the potential in the world but that she’s got to stay out of her own way. It was actually intended to help her not hurt her,” one fan explained.
“Is it a WNBA season if there isn’t Aces drama?” one fan joked.
“A’ja liking that shade is wild, Chennedy stay putting herself in these spots,” another fan said.
“She thinks her teammate a weirdo too I’m crying,” another fan said.
Carter, meanwhile, was quick to hit back at a fan who claimed that she was benched due to Fudd’s dominance.
“Leave her be it be your own people thats why here money is exactly where it is. and the people she roots for wouldn’t do anything to help her,” Carter commented (1/2).
“Not to mention I made her ankle touch the ground but y’all can hollar at me when my leash is off too. It’s completely unfair even though statistically wise it’s not even close,” Carter commented (2/2).
Fudd registered 22 points, three rebounds and two assists to help the Wings complete an impressive comeback win. Wings center Jessica Shepard had 22 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists.
The Aces were second best on the night despite leading at halftime.
A’ja Wilson heaps praise on Azzi Fudd
Before meeting Azzi Fudd on the court for the first time, A’ja Wilson had some kind words for the Wings rookie. Before the game, a reporter asked Wilson what she thought about Fudd’s transition from college basketball to the WNBA.
Wilson admitted to being extremely impressed.
“It was a smooth transition. I feel like she was someone that I always felt like was going to have a smooth transition because of her approach to the game,” she said. “I think she’s doing a great job. I think obviously she’s going to have her ups and downs that comes with being a rookie, but I think she’s handling it really well.”
Jannik Sinner’s shock exit in the French Open second round has thrown the men’s draw wide open.
The world number one had been expected to stroll to the title in the absence of reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz but ran out of energy in the Paris heat against Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
Novak Djokovic followed on Friday, meaning a new grand slam champion will be crowned next weekend. Here, the Press Association picks out six men who could seize their moment.
Alexander Zverev
This is surely the chance Zverev has been waiting for as he chases a first slam title.
The German is arguably the best player never to have won one, having reached three grand slam finals and won Olympic gold and two ATP Finals titles.
Zverev is now the clear favourite but whether he can handle the pressure of this glorious opportunity is a major question mark.
Rafael Jodar
The blow of Alcaraz’s wrist injury has been significantly eased for Spanish fans by the remarkable rise of 19-year-old Jodar.
Ranked outside the top 150 at the start of the year, he is seeded 27th and his form on clay has been so impressive that following Sinner’s exit, he was made second favourite in only his second grand slam tournament.
This may yet prove too soon for Jodar but he already possesses a very complete game and the type of level-headed approach needed.
Joao Fonseca
As a coming-of-age statement, beating Djokovic from two sets down on one of the biggest stages in tennis takes some beating.
Expectations of the 19-year-old Brazilian have been stratospheric since he burst onto the scene with his explosive brand of power tennis and colourful fanbase.
It has understandably taken Fonseca some time to learn how best to utilise his extravagant talents, but the sky is the limit.
Casper Ruud
Clay-court specialists will be licking their lips at the opportunity and Ruud should be at the front of the queue.
The Norwegian is also a three-time grand slam finalist including twice at Roland Garros, where he lost to Rafael Nadal in 2022 and Djokovic the following year.
Ruud has survived two five-setters so it will take a huge effort but the opportunity in front of him may give him the energy required.
Matteo Berrettini
Sinner’s exit and the fact Zverev, Ruud, Fonseca and Jodar are all in the bottom half has made the top half of the draw a land of opportunity.
Fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime is the highest-ranked player left but has looked unconvincing, losing three sets in his first two matches. Instead, could Berrettini make a fairytale charge?
Sinner’s fellow Italian is ranked 105th and has had his best results on faster surfaces, including reaching a Wimbledon final, but he has looked in good nick, has the experience many of his rivals lack and is a player for the big occasion.
Francisco Cerundolo
Juan Manuel Cerundolo may have caused the big story so far but his brother Francisco is more likely to have a deep run.
The 28th seed is a consistent performer, especially on clay, and, at 27, has been in the best form of his career over the last two seasons.
He is yet to make it beyond the fourth round of a slam but that moment could be now.
Ashley Cole names what Xabi Alonso needs to do “first” to succeed in his time at Chelsea
Ashley Cole has been speaking about Xabi Alonso’s arrival at Chelsea and what the new manager needs to do to succeed.
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Ashley Cole has recently stepped into management, taking over at Serie B club Cesena after years of coaching.
He’s been speaking about what it takes to be a top manager, in the light of Xabi Alonso’s appointment at Chelsea.
Cole on Alonso needing results to buy time
“The best managers are ones that adapt, because you can never have a team that suits you in every club or have the time to build one,” Cole said.
“So, you have to adapt first, get results, and buy yourself time to build a team that you can call yours.”
That’s the important part, really. We’ve seen a number of managers come to Chelsea over the years with a grand project to put in place. But if you don’t get the wins, you won’t get the time to do it. There’s no way around that.
So no matter what your end goal is, your short term objective is to get the results which buys you the time and the trust to aim bigger. Let’s hope Alonso knows that.
Jul 23, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A general view of a Cincinnati Bengals helmet during training camp at Kettering Health Practice Field. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
New Bengals pass rusher Boye Mafe not only arrives with last year’s Super Bowl ring from Seattle, but also another crown jewel he’s been willing to pass around to edgers even younger than him.
The Joe Burrow Foundation’s fourth annual golf invitational raised money for the mission of the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback’s organization to help children with mental illness and those experiencing food insecurity in Ohio and Louisiana.
It’s as close to do-or-die time for Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor as it’s ever been. The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. believes he needs to get back to the postseason to stick around.
The transformation of the NFL into a pass-centric league over the past few decades has forced defensive coordinators to use various five-DB packages as their base defenses.
Penei Sewell has been an All-Pro three times and selected to the Pro Bowl four times during his first five seasons, putting him in elite company with just three Hall of Famers.
Mercedes is no longer pursuing a minority stake in the Alpine F1 team after disagreeing with Otro Capital's asking price.
Mercedes, which is already supplying power units and gearboxes to Alpine, had been interested in acquiring Otro Capital's 24% stake, and the manufacturer had agreed in principle with majority owner Renault to buy them.
However, as first reported by the BBC and verified by Motorsport, that deal has now collapsed. It is understood Otro Capital's $720m asking price, which values the team at $3bn, is well above what Mercedes thinks Alpine's valuation is, and therefore exceeds what it considers a sound financial investment.
Mercedes has declined to comment on the matter, while Alpine has been contacted for comment.
George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
Otro acquired the shares as recently as June 2023 for $233m. Majority shareholder Renault is understood to have the power to veto any buyers of Otro's share until September. A consortium around former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner is among the other parties interested in acquiring the share.
This week Alpine announced a landmark deal with luxury giant Gucci for a title sponsorship of the team, with the Enstone-based squad rebranded as Gucci Racing Alpine in 2027.
Gucci will replace water technology BWT as the team's title sponsor and will also take over the team's car livery.
Former Alpine CEO Luca de Meo, who now heads up Gucci's parent company Kering, was a key player in sealing the deal with the team's executive advisor Flavio Briatore.
For the past 11days it's been hard to process the enormity of what we've achieved.
I'll never forget the celebrations that first night - the streets where I took the bus to school or walked the dog, painted with unbidden Arsenal joy. But I often found myself feeling a little detached as well. Is this really happening? Is this what winning is?
When that red banner with white text appeared across the Sky Sports broadcast of the Bournemouth v Manchester City game announcing Arsenal as champions, many remarked that it felt like Fifa.
Add to that the strangeness of Martin Odegaard actually lifting the trophy over his head at Selhurst Park on Sunday - though perhaps that was just because David Raya was dressed head to toe in the Arsenal home kit.
There are subtle differences, though. The past week, which happened to be the week before a Champions League final, has been completely nerveless.
What would I have felt if they'd played on a little longer at Vitality Stadium and Manchester City had found something late, like they did against Everton? Would the final day have played out in the same way? Almost certainly not.
For Arsenal, so much of this season has been spent battening down the hatches, both in a football sense and as fans. We've had so much to weather. Perhaps that's why people are enjoying singing The Angel so much at the moment (not me, but I support everyone in doing so). I heard a surprisingly tuneful rendition by Lee Dixon on the radio where he chirped out "whatever the weathaaaa".
I feel like I've sleepwalked to Budapest and a glamorous date with the most prestigious European prize.
Should I feel more nervous? Probably. But, suddenly, trophies - in particular this most elusive accolade - have been transformed into something to gain rather than something we might lose.
We should let the enormity of this occasion breathe, too. History isn't usually kind to newbies in the competition, but we have a 50/50 shot at our best season ever. Process that.
👔 Fit check nailed, Germany are already world-class in style
A few days ago, the German national team players gathered in Herzogenaurach to begin preparations for the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
From a sporting perspective, the DFB team has not been able to clear up every doubt in recent months. As a result, they are not considered among the absolute favorites. In another area, however, the boys coached by Julian Nagelsmann definitely have nothing to hide. When it comes to fashion, one or two of the players in Herzogenaurach were looking their very best.
Florian Wirtz showed off a particularly wild look. Did the playmaker really spend the last few months not in Liverpool, but as a trucker in the American Midwest?
Nick Woltemade, on the other hand, did not want to take off his DFB clothes at all. Whenever he was not wearing the current training gear, the striker had on the home shirt from the 2006 World Cup.
Jonathan Tah chose a completely different route. The 30-year-old seems to feel absolutely at home at FC Bayern and is bringing that message with him to the DFB team as well.
But Jamal Musiala had the most relaxed style of all. The Munich star is an outspoken fashion fan – and it shows!
What do you think of the German national team players’ outfits? Let us know in the comments!
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For years Premier League referees have allowed wrestling matches to develop at set-pieces, when corners and free-kicks are taken.
Shirt pulling, blocking runs, grappling, holding attackers, backing into goalkeepers and outright manhandling have slowly become normalised. Players now expect it because officials have spent so long tolerating it.
The result is the mess we witnessed throughout the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons — endless controversy, confusion, inconsistency and VAR interventions that seemed to change from week to week.
The worrying part is this was entirely avoidable.
PGMOL now says it will review the issue this summer but many supporters will rightly ask why the game’s officials allowed things to deteriorate so badly before taking action.
Referees have become victims of their own inconsistency.
For years, the standard approach at corners appeared to be:“Unless it is absolutely outrageous, let it go.”
That created an environment where players constantly pushed the boundaries. Defenders learned they could impede runners. Attackers learned they could obstruct goalkeepers. Both sides began grappling because everyone knew very little would actually be punished.
Once VAR arrived, the contradictions became even more obvious.
Officials suddenly had slow-motion replays of incidents that had routinely been ignored for years. The problem was not simply whether VAR intervened — it was that almost identical incidents produced completely different outcomes depending on the referee, VAR official or even the mood of the week.
Supporters can accept strict officiating.
Supporters can even accept mistakes.
What supporters cannot accept is inconsistency.
One week a player is penalised for minimal contact on a goalkeeper. The next week, another goalkeeper is completely blocked at a corner and the goal stands.
One week holding at a corner is deemed “part of the game.” The next week, VAR intervenes for “clear non-footballing action.”
That phrase itself became important this season.
The Premier League’s own Key Match Incidents Panel later admitted that West Ham should have been awarded a penalty against Brentford after Tomas Soucek was held in “a clear non-footballing action which impacted the player’s movement.”
But supporters immediately asked the obvious question: How many similar incidents had already been ignored earlier in the season?
That is the central issue.
Referees have spent so long managing corners informally, rather than enforcing the laws properly, that nobody now seems fully clear where the line actually is.
There is also a wider concern for the future of the game itself.
Football tactics evolve around whatever referees allow.
If clubs believe they can gain an advantage from grappling, blocking goalkeepers or illegally restricting runners at corners without being consistently punished, then coaches will inevitably build those methods into their set-piece routines.
That is already beginning to happen.
Modern Premier League football has become increasingly focused on marginal gains and set-pieces are now treated almost like choreographed plays in American football. Analysts spend hours designing blocking movements, screens and physical contests inside the penalty area because they know officials often struggle to police them consistently.
The danger is that football gradually becomes less about quality of delivery, movement and finishing, and more about who can manipulate the grey areas of officiating most effectively.
No supporter wants to see matches increasingly decided by wrestling matches inside the six-yard box rather than genuine footballing ability.
That is why this issue matters so much.
If referees do not establish a clear and consistent standard now, the game itself risks drifting further towards manufactured set-piece chaos where controversy becomes part of the tactic rather than an occasional consequence.
Several incidents across the season highlighted the confusion.
There were repeated controversies involving obstruction of goalkeepers from corners, including incidents where attackers backed into keepers or prevented movement while the ball was delivered. Similar situations sometimes resulted in fouls being given and other times goals standing.
Howard Webb himself later acknowledged that officials had missed some holding offences during the season despite attempts at improved enforcement.
That admission matters because it confirms what supporters have been saying for years: the problem is not isolated mistakes but the lack of a consistent refereeing standard.
The wider VAR debate has only intensified because of this inconsistency.
Many of the season’s biggest controversies were technically classified as “subjective decisions”, meaning they were not always officially recorded as VAR mistakes even though supporters, players and pundits strongly disagreed with them.
That is why trust in officiating has eroded.
But removing VAR alone would not solve the set-piece problem.
The real solution is simpler: referees must start enforcing the laws consistently from the very first match of the season.
If grappling at corners becomes an automatic foul every single time, players will adapt remarkably quickly.
Football has seen this before.
When officials clamped down on tackles from behind, players changed.
When they cracked down on dissent, behaviour changed.
When they enforced goalkeeper time wasting more aggressively, players adapted.
The same would happen at corners.
But consistency is everything.
Players and supporters do not expect perfection. They simply want to know that the same offence will be punished in the same way every week regardless of club, stadium or referee.
At the moment, that confidence simply does not exist.
And unfortunately for PGMOL, that is a problem entirely of their own making.
The game between Paris St-Germain and Arsenal kicks off at 17:00 BST at Puskas Arena [Getty Images]
Police in Budapest are studying camera footage to identify supporters fighting before Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain.
A police statement said the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Footage emerged on social media showing what was said to be about 30 supporters of each club brawling and lighting flares.
"Several fans got into a fight on May 30, 2026, at around 00:20 in Budapest's 7th district, on Kiraly Street," a police statement said.
"The BRFK 7th District Police Department has initiated proceedings against unknown perpetrators for the crime of gang violence, within the framework of which the camera recordings are also being analysed."
Nearly 4,000 police officers will be deployed across the Hungarian capital for the Champions League final, with tens of thousands of fans expected to travel to Budapest without tickets.
On Tuesday, Hungary's deputy national police chief Zoltan Janos Kuczik said: "This will be the largest single-day police deployment in Hungary's history."
It was described as a "high-risk event" with security preparations beginning more than a year ago.
Two Portuguese and a British man were arrested on Friday following a fight at the Champions League fan festival site and charged with disorderly conduct.
Police said a British man who climbed on to the roof of a parked car and damaged the vehicle was also arrested.
A big opportunity awaits Jacksonville Jaguars' linebacker Ventrell Miller this season. The fourth-year linebacker will have the opportunity to compete for a starting role, following Devin Lloyd's departure in free agency.
Over the last two seasons, Miller has filled a rotational role defensively off the bench and made some spot starts when needed.
"I'm excited for the year," Miller said while on the O-Zone podcast. "I also know nothing is really handed to you, so I have to go out and work and earn whatever I get. So, I'm excited. I feel like things are falling into place for me a little bit, getting to know the system better the second year in, so I'm feeling confident and comfortable going into it this year."
While Lloyd signing with Carolina can certainly leave a big void to fill in the middle of the defense following an All-Pro level season from him in 2025, the Jaguars have remained bullish about Miller stepping into that starting role, alongside Foye Oluokun.
This was evident with how the Jaguars approached the offseason, by not making any major additions at the linebacker position.
Also, not to be forgotten, but before Lloyd took off last season, Miller also impressed during training camp and the preseason. So much so that on the Jaguars' unofficial depth chart prior to Week 1, one of the starting linebacker roles was listed as Devin Lloyd or Ventrell Miller.
Helping Miller step into a much more significant role will be Anthony Campanile and his defensive scheme. Not only with Lloyd, but going back to Campanile's time in Green Bay and Miami, linebackers have often thrived under his coaching.
Miller will enter the 2026 season having appeared in 32 career games, while making 11 starts. He's recorded 118 tackles, three forced fumbles, one interception, and seven pass deflections.
Sai Sudharsan created an unwanted and bizarre piece of IPL history by becoming the first batter to be dismissed hit-wicket in back-to-back matches. The Gujarat Titans opener suffered two almost identical dismissals during the IPL 2026 playoffs, first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 and then against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2.
In Qualifier 1 against RCB, GT were chasing a record 255-run target when Sudharsan's bat slipped out of his hands while attempting a run and crashed into the stumps, dismissing him for 14. The freak dismissal triggered a dramatic top-order collapse as GT slumped to 51/5.
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Just three days later, history repeated itself in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals. Chasing 215 in Mullanpur, Sudharsan was in sublime touch, racing to 58 off just 32 balls. However, after slicing a boundary off spinner Brijesh Sharma, his bat once again slipped from his hands during the follow-through and struck the stumps, resulting in another extraordinary hit-wicket dismissal.
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Despite the bizarre setback, Gujarat Titans went on to secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory and book their place in the IPL 2026 final. Speaking after the match, Sudharsan took the unusual incidents in good spirits and joked that he may need to work on his grip technique before the summit clash in Ahmedabad.
" I think I should try some things. I'm going to try some grip tech now and just bat a few balls and see how it is. Seriously. Last game it just bounced a few times and hit the stumps. But this game, I just wanted it to hit straight, I think," Sudharsan said during the post-match presentation.
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Gujarat Titans secured a place in the IPL 2026 final with a dominant 7-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur. RR posted 214/6, powered by a brilliant 96 off 47 balls from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a late cameo from Donovan Ferreira.
In response, GT captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a stunning 104 off 53 balls, while Sai Sudharsan chipped in with 58 off 32. Their massive opening partnership put GT firmly in control as they chased down the target in just 18.4 overs, finishing on 219/3.
Alphonso Davies included in Canada's World Cup squad despite injury concerns
World Cup co-hosts Canada have named their squad for the upcoming tournament, with Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies the lone Bundesliga representative in the roster.
The 25-year-old has been included despite currently recovering from a muscle injury sustained in May, which brought his season with Bayern to a premature end.
While Davies is not expected to be available for Canada’s World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12, he could feature later in the competition if his rehabilitation progresses as planned.
Full Canada squad for the 2026 World Cup:
Goalkeepers: Maxime Crepeau, Owen Goodman, Dayne St. Clair
Defenders: Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies, Luc de Fougerolles, Alistar Johnston, Alfie Jones, Richie Laryea, Niko Sigur, Joel Waterman
Midfielders: Ali Ahmed, Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choiniere, Stephen Eustaquio, Marcelo Flores, Ismael Kone, Liam Millar, Jonathan Osorio, Nathan Saliba, Jacob Shaffelburg
Forwards: Jonathan David, Promise David, Cyle Larin, Tani Oluwaseyi
No. 7 national seed Tennessee (48-10) will play No. 11 national seed Texas Tech (58-7) Saturday during the 2026 NCAA Women's College World Series in a winners' bracket game.
First pitch between the Lady Vols and Red Raiders is scheduled for 3 p.m. EDT at Devin Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ABC will televise the matchup.
Saturday will mark the fourth meeting in the all-time softball series between the two schools. Tennessee has a 3-0 record in previous games contested in the series. All three games have been played at neutral sites, and the Lady Vols have recorded three shutouts in the series, dating to the 1997 season.
Tennessee first played the Red Raiders on Feb. 15, 1997. The Lady Vols earned a, 3-0, victory in Arlington, Texas. On March 4, 2006, Tennessee defeated the Red Raiders, 4-0, in Fullerton, California.
The schools last played on Feb. 10, 2012 and the Lady Vols defeated Texas Tech, 1-0, in Tempe, Arizona.
Tennessee's all-time softball results versus Texas Tech
1997: Tennessee 1, Texas Tech 0
2005: Tennessee 4, Texas Tech 0
2012: Tennessee 3, Texas Tech 0
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The IPL 2026 final is set. Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad this Sunday the 31st of May. Today the players rest, but tomorrow the cricket world stops, this one has blockbuster written all over it.
With the final tomorrow, here is how the odds market is shaping up.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the IPL 2025 title, claiming their first-ever IPL trophy after 18 seasons. In a thrilling final at Ahmedabad, RCB defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs. RCB posted 190/9 in 20 overs, with captain Rajat Patidar leading the charge and Virat Kohli contributing a steady 43.
Punjab Kings, despite a valiant 61 off 30 balls from Shashank Singh, finished at 184/7 in their 20 overs. Key bowling performances for RCB included Krunal Pandya (2/17) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38), who took crucial wickets at the death overs.
When is the IPL 2026 season?
IPL 2026 kicked off on March 28 with reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru. The league will run till 31 May.
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This weekend, Texas A&M will host a talented group of 2027 prospects, which began on Thursday night, led by the return of five-star blue-chip cornerback John Meredith, who moved up his official visit date before taking his OV with the Texas Longhorns next weekend. After receiving an early prediction to land with the Aggies, the Longhorns are now the frontrunners.
Still, Texas A&M is also slightly favored to land five-star CB Joshua Dobson, and Mike Elko will be ecstatic to secure either star corner over the next two months. Before Dobson makes his way to College Station, the focus is on Meredith and several of Texas A&M's current 2026 roster members, who participate in a TikTok video that has become a recruiting trend, as the application is extremely popular with Generation Z.
Whatever helps the bonding experience works for Mike Elko and his staff, who hope that this weekend's OV places the Aggies back in the lead for Meredith. In the video, starting quarterback Marcel Reed and freshman cornerback Brandon Arrington, who was the crown jewel of the Aggies' 2026 signing class, performed the usual run-of-the-mill dance you'll see scattered across the online recruiting landscape.
Brandon Arrington chose the Aggies over Oregon last summer, and even after DB coach Jordan Peterson departed to become Kansas State's new defensive coordinator, Arrington stayed the course and signed with the program, believing that College Station is the best place for him to develop and reach his NFL potential.
While Arrington continues to be a rare prospect, Meredith's man coverage skill set and elite instincts as a defender make him a likely first-year starter, and even his OV, the five-star told AggieYell's Joseph Hastings that Texas A&M "feels like home" and continues to be one of the top teams he'll consider before a potential commitment next month.
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While many debate about the merits of the 2027 NFL draft class, the QB position gets thrown around as potentially one of the deepest position groups we have seen in recent draft history. Whether it be veterans such as Arch Manning and Dante Moore returning to play more, or sleepers such as CJ Carr and Trinidad Chambliss, there is a lot of talent to be found. However, one name is shockingly absent from those conversations: Penn State's new starter Rocco Becht, one of the nation's most experienced QBs.
So when Jordan Reid posted his names to know in the draft on ESPN, it must have come as some surprise that Becht's name was not even mentioned once. Still, it somewhat makes sense considering the fact that Becht is in a highly competitive new conference with names such as Jayden Maiava and Dante Moore. Despite the fact that he has played in over 35 collegiate games, he has never played the caliber of opponent he will play this fall.
He also does not have some of the measurables that scouts desire in a QB. At just 6 foot 1, he doesn't have the blend of size and athleticism that teams covet nowadays. Still, one could believe he is more competent of a player than those who were first year starters last year, such as Carr and Manning. It would not be a surprise if we are later comparing Becht to another former Iowa State QB in Brock Purdy the way his career has gone.
At the end of the day, chances are Becht truly does not deserve the hype just yet. Some may need to see him play at the Big Ten level before making that decision. Still, considering his longevity, don't be surprised if he could outlast some of the names on Reid's list.
Wisconsin Interim Director of Athletics Marcus Sedberry revealed the UW Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 on Thursday at Camp Randall Stadium.
A total of 12 athletes, staff, and supporters of Wisconsin Athletics across nine sports will be inducted into the university's Hall of Fame the weekend of Sept 18 this fall and honored during the Badgers' test against Eastern Michigan on Sept. 19 at Camp Randall Stadium.
The loaded class includes Chris Borland (football) Bob Bruce (special service), Kelsey Card (track & field), Sam Dekker (basketball), Alan Fish (administration), Melvin Gordon (football), Janet (Huff) Dyer (basketball), Bob Konovsky (wrestling & football), Sis Paulsen (hockey), Ron Vincent (hockey), Ron Wuensche (golf) and Barbara Urbanska-Lucido (tennis).
Established in 1991, over 260 athletes, staff, and supporters have been inducted into the UW Athletic Hall of Fame. Notable members include Ron Dayne, J.J. Watt, Joe Thomas, Troy Vincent, Frank Kaminsky, Michael Finley, Alando Tucker, Hilary Knight, and Sherri Steinhauer.
The class of 2025 was headlined by Kaminsky, Travis Frederick (Football, 2009-12), Mary Massei Landini (Softball, 2010-14), Joe Pavelski (Men's Hockey, 2004-06), Cara Walls (Women's Soccer, 2011-14), and James White (Football, 2010-13).
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For better or worse, Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark will always be tied together after their high-profile showdowns at the college level and their simultaneously prolific rookie seasons. While Clark has largely outshone Reese up to this point, winning the league’s Rookie of the Year award in 2024 and emerging as the WNBA’s top star, it was Reese who had the better performance this week.
Heading into the first games of the weekend, Clark and Reese each took part in high-profile games as Clark and the Indiana Fever headed out west for a rematch with the Golden State Valkyries, while Reese and the Atlanta Dream looked to bounce back from a loss this week with a showdown against the Portland Fire.
The results of those games were quite different.
Clark Struggles Against Golden State
Last week, Clark was able to lead the Fever to victory over the Valkyries thanks to her hot shooting. However, that was certainly not the case in Thursday night’s rematch as the Fever fell 90-88 as Clark struggled mightily.
Unlike last week’s game, where Clark’s hot shooting led the team to an eight-point win, Clark struggled in what was the worst game of her season so far.
Clark finished with just 16 points, the lowest total of the season so far, while making just 25% of her shots from the field. But it wasn’t just poor shooting; Clark also had five turnovers, with two of them coming in the final two minutes of the one-score game.
After the game, Clark didn’t even address the media as she was not made available for interviews – a possible violation of the WNBA’s media policy.
Reese Dominates Against Portland
While Clark had her worst performance of the season in a loss, Reese had the best performance of her season in a win.
In Friday night’s 86-66 win over the Portland Fire, Reese posted a season-high 18 points, making 6 of 14 shots from the field. She also had 12 rebounds – the second-most of the season – as well as five assists, which ties a season high.
It was a bounce-back performance for Reese after the Dream suffered a blowout loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday in a game where Reese had just 10 points on a 3-for-8 shooting performance.
While Clark has generally had the more successful career out of the two of them, Reese had the stronger performance heading into the weekend.
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O'Shaquie Foster vs. Ray Ford start time
Date: Saturday, May 30
Start time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Main event start time (approx.): 11 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. PT
Location: Fertitta Center - Houston, Texas
O'Shaquie Foster vs. Ray Ford is on Saturday, May 30 in Houston. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET and the main event should begin around 11 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
Foster (24-3) won the WBC super featherweight title in 2023, lost it in July 2024 against Robson Conceicao, and regained it in November of that year. "Ice Water" beat Stephen Fulton in December for interim lightweight gold.
Back at 130, Foster headlines in his home state of Texas. Can the 32-year-old make a statement and move to unification fights?
Ford (18-1-1) is a former WBA featherweight champion. The 2018 Golden Gloves winner is on a three-fight win streak, beating former contender Abraham Nova last August. "Savage" aims to become a multi-division champion at the expense of Ford.
"I'm just happy he finally signed the contract," said Ford. "When it came down to it, I was the biggest fight out there for him, and now it's time to fight, and I can't wait for it. He's a good name for my resume, and I'm taking that belt on May 30 and becoming a two-weight World champion."
O'Shaquie Foster vs. Ray Ford fight card
O'Shaquie Foster (c) vs. Ray Ford for the WBC super featherweight title
Charlie Sheehy vs. Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz; Lightweights
Miguel Flores vs. Jacob Woodard Jr.; Featherweights
Omari Jones vs. Diego Osuna Zuniga; Super Welterweights
Julian Montalvo vs. Maximus Moya; Super Featherweights
Jahyden Franklin Britton vs. Najee West; Super Middleweights
BEREA, OHIO - APRIL 21: Isaiah Bond #16 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during a voluntary veteran minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 21, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images
It has been a while since we’ve offered any book recommendations, as life has gotten the better of our free time lately.
But we did have a chance to finish Rich Podolosky’s Madden & Summerall: How They Revolutionized NFL Broadcasting not too long ago, so it is time to give it a shoutout.
Similar to his previous work, You Are Looking Live! about the rise of The NFL Today program, Podolosky takes his readers on a thorough and linear line through the history of the broadcast team of Summerall and Madden, from their beginnings at CBS, through their time at Fox, and eventually the passing of both legendary broadcasters.
Those old enough to remember knew that when Summerall and Madden were on a broadcast, it was a big deal, and this will bring back those memories. Anyone who has never heard them call a game will still enjoy the stories of how an unlikely duo became the game’s best broadcasters.
Check it out when you have a chance. And, as always, drop any book recommendations in the comments!
This is an interesting one, as we tend to take the side of “if they are wearing a Cleveland uniform, then we’re on board with them.” Unless they are Johnny Manziel or Odell Beckham Jr.
How the Falcons are adjusting under legendary O-line coach Bill Callahan (The Athletic) – When Kevin Stefanski was named the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, it was an easy call to reach out to Bill Callahan. It was an even easier “yes” for Callahan, the veteran offensive-line coach who is now working for his eighth NFL team and beginning his second turn as a Stefanski assistant.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Kaiah Altmeyer would never say so, but her final collegiate season hasn’t panned out quite like she hoped.
Until Friday, that is, when Altmeyer's first home run of the season helped spark Texas softball to a 4-0 win over Mississippi State at the Women’s College World Series that kept the Longhorns’ hopes alive of a second consecutive national championship. Not that the laid-back Southern Californian sweats such stakes, even if she is playing in her first WCWS after spending the previous three years at Arizona.
Texas Longhorns outfielder Kaiah Altmeyer (44) catches a fly ball during the NCAA Softball Championship Super Regional against Arizona State at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
“It doesn't affect me,” Altmeyer said. “I think we talk about not making any game bigger than it needs to be. The fans are still the fans, the game is still the game. Just keeping the moment not too big, just playing my game.”
New team, new role for Kaiah Altmeyer
For the first time in her career, Altmeyer hasn’t played basically every game in the outfield like she did at Arizona. She started all 61 games in 2025 while earning All-Big 12 honors after hitting .365 with 50 runs scored and 55 RBIs. In Austin, she picked up where she left off by hitting .418 with 22 RBIs and 14 runs through the season’s first 23 games.
Texas Longhorns outfielder Kaiah Altmeyer (44) throws the ball to the infield during the NCAA Softball Championship Super Regional final against Arizona State at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Sunday, May 24, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
But she cooled off as the season wore on and began to share time in left field with Alissa Sneed and Kaydee Bennett. In her previous 36 games before Friday, Altmeyer had produced only two RBIs and six runs and was hitting .292 for the season.
“She came in and had a lot of expectations, coming from a successful program, being a successful player at Arizona,” Texas coach Mike White said. “The transition is always difficult. You try to explain that to them.”
But the plainspoken White then described Altmeyer’s value to his team in brief but pointed words.
“She never pouted, never got down, never did the pity party or anything like that,” he said. “She stayed working hard.”
Texas Longhorns outfielder Kaiah Altmeyer (44) steps up to bat during the game against Baylor at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
And that hard work paid off against Mississippi State, when Texas needed the veteran the most.
“She was respected from the moment she got here in the program as a leader,” said Texas pitcher Teagan Kavan, who threw her fourth complete-game shutout to tie Cat Osterman’s WCWS school record. “That's huge for us. She has so much experience, she's so good. She's always working hard, always one of the last in the cages getting extra work. She works really hard for us, puts her head down, trusts the process, the whole thing. I'm glad she's a Longhorn.”
Altmeyer provides leadership in locker room
But what about Altmeyer’s home run celebration, which seemed somewhat muted considering the stakes — and the singularity of the moment?
“I don't think Kaiah has a celebration,” said Kayden Henry, the boisterous Texas center fielder who also smacked a homer Friday. "When she gets on base, she does this cute little stomp. We're like, ‘Give more energy!’
Texas Longhorns outfielder Kaiah Altmeyer (44) hits a pitch during the game against Arkansas at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
“I'm really happy for her to be here on this team. She's brought a lot of leadership, a lot of insight being from another university, coming to our university.”
That respect Altmeyer quickly earned in the locker room made Friday’s homer especially memorable, said White, who has started Altmeyer in both of the Longhorns’ WCWS games.
“It's just great to see her get this moment,” he said. “It's just reward for her keeping her head up and being a real teammate. Like the ladies said, she's got their backs, using her experience in other places, being ready to contribute to the team whenever she can. It's just a great story.”
Gordon flaunts fluent Spanish after completing £69m Barcelona transfer
Anthony Gordon revealed it has always been his dream to play for Barcelona, which is why he answered questions in fluent Spanish at his unveiling on Friday.
The winger swapped Newcastle United for the Catalan club this week in a deal worth up to £69.3 million (€80m), inclusive of add-ons.
The 25-year-old, who finished this season as the Magpies’ top goalscorer with 17 goals, had four years left to run on his contract after signing a long-term extension in 2024.
Bayern Munich had been in talks to sign the England international, while Liverpool had been previously linked with him, but there was only ever one club he wanted to join.
Anthony Gordon speaks fluent Spanish following Barcelona transfer
Gordon went as far as learning how to speak Spanish and practiced with Newcastle’s physio on a daily basis, demonstrating how much he believed in his dream of playing for Barcelona.
“I wanted to speak Spanish because, as I kid, I believed I would play for Barça, believe it or not,” Gordon told reporters.
“I have a physio in Newcastle and we spoke every day and I told him that one day I would play for Barça, so I wanted to learn Spanish.”
He added: “As soon as I knew Barça was a serious option, there was never any question. I always wanted Barça. Barça is the biggest club on the planet.
“It’s the stuff I dreamed of as a child. It really is a dream come true to be here. I know it comes with a lot of responsibility, but I’m ready for this kind of challenge.
“I know the players in the past who’ve worn the shirt… it holds a lot of weight, but I’m excited for the challenge.”
Gordon will be competing with former Leeds United star Raphinha for a starting role on the left wing, though he has also played up front for Newcastle in the past. He believes Barcelona possess “the best players in the world” and they can only help improve his game.
“To play with Lamine [Yamal] and the rest of the players is very exciting for me,” he said.
“I think the more players with quality around you, the better you are going to be.
“These players are at the very top level for a reason. They are the best players in the world.
“They have so much quality; when we [Newcastle] played them at St James’ Park, we could not touch the ball.”
Asked if he had spoken to Barcelona boss Hansi Flick before signing for the club, Gordon responded: “Yes, I spoke with Hansi Flick. I was already excited, but after speaking to him, I’m even more excited.
“He seems like a very nice person, an amazing man-manager.
“What he’s done at Barça in a very short time has been amazing. He’s brought the club so much success.”
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Viktor Hovland’s 2026 season so far has been disastrous.
The seven-time PGA Tour winner looked set to be golf’s next big thing after winning four times in 2023, but he has just one win since then, and looks like a shell of himself this year.
Hovland missed the cut at the PGA Championship and has only one top 10 on the PGA Tour this year. He looks like a tortured soul as he tries to rediscover his game on the range, and has made changes to his coaching team and clubs.
He mysteriously withdrew from the Memorial Tournament this week, leaving the golf world to speculate on the reason why. And as if things couldn’t get any worse, he was just beaten comfortably by an amateur golfer on YouTube.
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Viktor Hovland beaten in matchplay by amateur Preston Stout
Hovland recently participated in the Golf Channel’s Battle of the Cowboys on YouTube, a match-play event between the 2018 Oklahoma State University NCAA champions, featuring Hovland, and the 2025 OSU NCAA champions, featuring Stout.
The Norwegian was the biggest name at the event, which featured five current PGA Tour players, but he endured an embarrassing result against a current college athlete. The match didn’t even make it to the 16th hole, as Stout beat him 4&3.
Stout is a very good amateur player, but in no one’s mind is he the best out there. He’s the world number three behind Jackson Koivun, who’s dubbed as golf’s next major talent, and Benjamin James.
He competed at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson last week and finished 138th in the field, and finished 18th at the NCAA Marana Regional.
This isn’t the calibre of player you’d expect Hovland to lose to, and lose to comfortably. It’s yet another sign that something just isn’t right with the former world number three.
Abdul Carter has spoken out about Jaxson Dart’s decision to attend a Donald Trump rally in New York, saying he disagrees with the move but wants the New York Giants to move forward.
The issue drew attention because Dart is not just any player. As the Giants’ young quarterback, his public actions are often seen as speaking for more than just himself.
Carter felt it was important to address the situation, framing his response around values and accountability inside the team.
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Abdul Carter says Jaxson Dart represents more than himself with New York Giants
Speaking to ESPN, Carter explained that his concerns went beyond football, stating: “Some things are bigger than football, and this is one of those things. Jaxson is one of our leaders. He’s the face of our franchise.”
“He not only represents himself and what he does, but he represents all of us, and that goes for anybody who wears a Giants uniform,” Carter added.
Dart came under fire after attending a rally for Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, where he introduced Trump and used Giants references while speaking on stage.
The criticism was not only about Dart’s political leanings. It was also about how the Giants’ identity was brought into a partisan setting.
Abdul Carter says Donald Trump stance does not mean New York Giants have Jaxson Dart beef
Carter said he felt a responsibility to address Dart’s appearance publicly: “But if he chooses to align himself with a man like President Trump, it’s my responsibility based on what I believe and what I stand on, to not only show my teammates that I’m against that but to show the world.”
“And that doesn’t mean that we have to spread hate. It doesn’t mean that me and Jaxson hate each other or we have beef. … I just want to move past this,” the Giants star concluded.
That distinction is important. Carter was not trying to start a feud, but he also did not want his silence to be mistaken for agreement.
The Giants reportedly held internal conversations to prevent the disagreement from becoming a lasting distraction. Dart, meanwhile, faces the challenge of understanding how the quarterback role comes with added scrutiny, especially in New York.
Carter’s comments were pointed but measured. He explained why he disagreed with Dart’s actions and made it clear he wanted to move on before it affected the team further.
Footballers should decide by the time they turn 18 for which senior national team they want to play, German team sporting director Rudi Völler has said.
Völler told Saturday's papers of the Funke publishing house he is not happy with the current rule under which players can change their sporting eligibility at a later stage.
"This nation-hopping is very bad and also undermines the national teams," he said. "It can not be that players can permanently decide for whom they want to play. That is not good."
In the past players were committed to one team once they played one senior match. Now they can still switch if they have no more than three caps outside of big tournaments before turning 21 and at least three years have passed since the last game.
Völler named this too complicated and suggested: "Why not an easier regulation to decide at the age of 18 at the latest for which country I want to play. That would be the best solution. That is my firm belief."
Several players at the upcoming World Cup could have also played for the German team and have represented the country at junior level, such as Turkey's Can Uzun, Ibrahim Maza of Algeria and Tunisia's Rani Khedira, whose brother Sami won the 2014 World Cup with Germany.
But the German team also has Jamal Musiala, who first played in England's junior team, and Jonathan Tah said he turned down an approach by Ivory Coast many years ago. Malick Thiaw could have also played for his parents' countries of Finland or Senegal instead of Germany.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has said he would never try to persuade anyone and that the players must make the decision for themselves.
“It must be an honour to play for Germany,” Nagelsmann said.
Brest looking for buyers as valuation for Ligue 1 club set
Stade Brestois are at a turning point. The club have just lost sporting director Grégory Lorenzi, who, in his 10 years at the club, led Brest from Ligue 2 to the UEFA Champions League. In the past two seasons, Brest have consolidated in midtable in Ligue 1 on limited means.
Lorenzi is now the sporting director at Olympique de Marseille, having confirmed his move south earlier this week. There are also doubts about the manager, Eric Roy. Asked about his future at the club earlier this month, Roy was coy and suggested that he needed guarantees.
€60m price tag set
As per Romain Molina, if Les Ty-Zéfs aren’t in a rush to appoint a new SD, it is because the owners are looking to sell the club. The journalist adds that the owners value the club at €60m, which may prove to be a dissuasive figure for any potential interested party.
Milan set to meet with Glasner, Jaissle beginning to look expensive
Saturday’s reports claim that Milan are set to meet with departing Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner to discuss their vacant managerial position, but the Matthias Jaissle proposal is beginning to fade away due to compensation costs.
Glasner possibility for Milan
Milan parted company with head coach Massimiliano Allegri, sporting director Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada and CEO Giorgio Furlani the day after the 2025-26 Serie A season ended and are now looking to appoint a brand new senior management team for the 2026-27 campaign.
Ralf Rangnick is hotly tipped to take over the sporting department of the club and is expected to have a say on the appointment of the next head coach.
Several names had been linked with Milan but have already begun to look improbable, including the appointments of Andoni Iraola and Xavi. Recent reports claimed that Rangnick was keen to appoint 38-year-old Jaissle, but luring him away from Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League is expected to cost a minimum of €6m before salaries and signing bonuses are factored in.
Now, according to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the latest name on the Rossoneri radar is Glasner, who is available following his departure from Crystal Palace.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 27: Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, acknowledges the fans while wearing his winners medal following the UEFA Conference League Final 2026 match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Football Arena Leipzig on May 27, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
The Austrian head coach won the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2021-22 and went on to win three trophies while in charge of Crystal Palace: The FA Cup, the Community Shield and the most recent Conference League.
Glasner is one of a long list of German-speaking coaches who have been ‘mentored’ by Rangnick; the pair having worked together at RB Salzburg in 2012.
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan have set a meeting with Glasner early next week, after the Champions League final this weekend.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 27: Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, looks on prior to the UEFA Conference League Final 2026 match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Football Arena Leipzig on May 27, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Saturday’s report adds that Manu Fajardo is the latest name under consideration for the Rossoneri sporting director role. Villarreal’s Jorge Rodriguez has also been mentioned as a potential option.
Real Madrid legends show support to Florentino Perez ahead of presidential elections
With just nine days remaining before the presidential elections at Real Madrid, the campaign of Florentino Perez has gained further momentum through a growing wave of public endorsements from some of the most recognizable figures in the club’s recent history.
The 79-year-old businessman finds himself going up against Enrique Riquelme in what will be the first contested elections at Real Madrid in 20 years.
Real Madrid legends endorse Perez
In recent days, former Real Madrid icons such as Ronaldo, Santiago Solari, and Roberto Carlos have also publicly backed Perez’s candidacy.
The latter two’s support carries additional significance because both remain employed by the club in various capacities, making their involvement particularly notable during an election period.
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Now, the latest names to join that list are Casemiro, Pepe, and Lucas Vazquez, all of whom publicly expressed their support for Perez through Instagram stories.
Their messages add to a campaign that is increasingly relying on the emotional connection between former club legends and the Real Madrid fanbase.
They follow fellow Los Blancos’ legend, Karim Benzema, who was among the first ones to express support for Perez’s campaign on social media ahead of the impending elections.
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A campaign built on legacy
As election day approaches, Florentino Perez’s campaign is increasingly emphasizing its connection to the club’s recent golden era.
The endorsements from Casemiro, Vazquez, Benzema, Pepe, Roberto Carlos, Solari and Ronaldo highlight the strong relationships the current president has maintained with many former players and club figures throughout his tenure.
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Whether those public displays of support will influence the final outcome remains to be seen, but the message being projected is clear: many of the players who helped shape Real Madrid’s most successful years continue to stand behind the man who led the club through them.
MSI has revealed the Claw 8 EX AI Plus ahead of Computex 2026. Powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme chip, the new handheld gaming PC could deliver a major performance boost, although pricing and several key specifications remain unknown.
Mina the Hollower, the next big IP from the creators of Shovel Knight, is now available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Here's why you should get excited if you're a fan of retro 2D action-adventure games or Game Boy-era titles.
Voltage Vessels hopes to allow the U.S. Navy to build boats where they're needed and reduce reliance on an overly long supply chain. The company claims that it can forward deploy its 3D printers in-theater and also increase output up to 15,000 metric tons annually.
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The MSC Opera recently arrived at the Lisbon Cruise Port for its interporting season in Portugal, which will be offered throughout the summer. After completing a winter season in South Africa, the 2,160-passenger ship is now offering a series of ten-night cruises to the Western Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Visiting Portugal, Italy, Spain and France,...
Galatasaray ve Inter, Liverpool forması giyen 25 yaşındaki İngiliz orta saha Curtis Jones'u transfer listesine aldı.
Galatasaray’da transfer kazan kaynamaya devam ediyor. Sarı-kırmızılıların, Liverpool forması giyen İngiliz orta saha oyuncusu Curtis Jones ile ilgilendiği iddia edildi.
La Gazzetta dello Sport’un haberine göre, 25 yaşındaki yıldız futbolcu için İtalyan devi Inter ile Galatasaray karşı karşıya geldi. Transfer iddiaları sıcaklığını korurken, Curtis Jones’un daha önce verdiği bir röportaj sosyal medyada yeniden gündem oldu.
- Galatasaray Stadyumu favorim. Daha önce öyle bir atmosfer görmedim. Sahada birbirimizi duyamıyorduk. Maçtan sonra kulaklarımız ağrıdı. Oynadığım en gürültülü stattı.
Fenerbahçe başkan adayı Aziz Yıldırım'dan yılda 15 milyon Euro istediği iddia edilen Antonio Conte, transfer fısıltılarına plajdan yanıt verdi! İtalyan hocanın Napoli'deki lüks evinin kira sözleşmesini yenilemesi ve sahildeki huzurlu görüntüleri dikkat çekti.
Fenerbahçe'de yaklaşan seçim öncesi başkan adayı Aziz Yıldırım'ın teknik direktör adayları arasında gösterilen ve yıllık 15 milyon Euro talep ettiği iddia edilen Antonio Conte, transfer fısıltılarına plajdan yanıt verdi!
Deneyimli teknik adamın şu sıralar aklındaki tek şey yeni sezon öncesi enerji depolamak.
NAPOLI'DEN AYRILMAYA NİYETİ YOK
İddiaların aksine, Conte'nin Napoli'den ayrılmaya pek de niyeti yok gibi... yoğun ve stresli bir sezonun ardından tam anlamıyla inzivaya çekilen başarılı çalıştırıcı; restoranlarda yediği öğle yemekleri, şehir turları ve deniz keyfiyle tam bir rahatlama döneminin tadını çıkarıyor.
PLAJDA KEYFİ YERİNDE
Conte bugün Varcaturo'daki ünlü Naturale Plajı'nda görüntülendi. Burada birkaç saat güneşlenen ve denizin tadını çıkaran tecrübeli hocanın, sahaların gerginliğinden tamamen uzak, oldukça sakin ve huzurlu olduğu gözlendi.
FUTBOL DÜNYASINI SALLAYAN İMZA: KİRAYI YENİLEDİ!
Geleceğine dair henüz son kararını vermediğini belirtse de, Conte’nin Napoli şehriyle olan bağını koparmayacağını gösteren çok somut bir hamle geldi. İtalyan teknik adamın, Napoli'nin merkezinde yer alan Via del Parco Margherita'daki lüks evinin kira sözleşmesini yenilediği öğrenildi.
MotoGP İtalya Grand Prix'sinde Pramac Yamaha ile podyum mücadelesi veren milli pilotumuz Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, Mugello Pisti'nin son virajında talihsiz bir kaza yaptı; yürekleri ağza getiren kazanın ardından "El Turco"nun sağlık durumu ve ana yarışa katılıp katılamayacağı merak konusu oldu.
MotoGP 2026 sezonunun yedinci ayağı olan İtalya Grand Prix’sinde, Pramac Yamaha adına piste çıkan milli pilotumuz Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, cumartesi günkü seanslarda yarışseverlerin yüreğini ağza getiren talihsiz bir kaza yaşadı.
İtalya'nın ikonik Mugello Pisti'nde gerçekleştirilen mücadelede, #7 numara ile yarışan El Turco, turun son virajında motosikletinin kontrolünü kaybederek yerde kaldı.
Hafta başından bu yana Mugello'nun hızlı virajlarına uyum sağlamaya çalışan ve Le Mans'daki yükseliş grafiğini İtalya'da da sürdürmeyi hedefleyen milli sporcu, kazanın gerçekleştiği ana kadar oldukça agresif ve zorlayıcı bir tempo ortaya koyuyordu. Ancak son virajda arka tekerleğin çekişini kaybetmesi sonucu meydana gelen kaza, Toprak’ın bu kritik seanstaki mücadelesini erken noktalamasına neden oldu.
Kazanın hemen ardından pist görevlileri ve tıbbi ekipler hızla olay yerine intikal etti. İlk gelen bilgilere göre, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu’nun bilincinin açık olduğu ve ciddi bir sakatlık şüphesinin bulunmadığı öğrenildi.
Trabzonspor'da Türkiye Kupası'nı kaldırıp küllerinden doğan André Onana için İngiltere kapıları tamamen kapandı! Eski Manchester United'lı Djemba-Djemba, Kamerunlu eldivenin Old Trafford'da kalmasının imkansız olduğunu belirterek bombayı patlattı.
İngiltere’de taraftarların ve basının acımasız eleştirilerine hedef olan, ardından kiralık geldiği Trabzonspor’da Türkiye Kupası kaldırarak küllerinden doğan André Onana için karar verildi! Hemşehrisi Djemba-Djemba, Kırmızı Şeytanlar’ın Kamerunlu eldivene ikinci bir şans vermeyeceğini belirterek, "Onun için en iyisi kalıcı olarak ayrılmak" dedi.
- André kötü bir kaleci değil ama çok şanssız bir dönemde United’a geldi. İngiltere’de ayaklarınızın ne kadar iyi olduğunun bir önemi yoktur; sizden sadece çizginizde devleşmeniz beklenir.
- Üst üste hatalar yaptı ve bu durum dünyanın en iyi kalecisinde bile özgüven krizi yaratır. Eskiden onu destekleyenler tribünde bağırmaya, gazeteler üzerine gelmeye başladı.
- İngilizler ikinci şanslara inanmaz, taraftarın umurunda bile olmazsınız!
- Trabzon’a gitti, oynadı, kupayı kazandı ve özgüvenini geri kazandı. Bu harika bir şey. Ancak o yokken United’da Lammens çok iyi bir performans sergiledi ve takımı Şampiyonlar Ligi’ne taşıdı.
- Şimdi teknik direktörün Lammens'i kesmesi imkansız. Onana geri dönerse kulübede oturacak ve bu durum takım içinde büyük bir gerginliğe yol açar. Onun için en iyisi bu yaz kalıcı olarak transfer olmak.
Mauro Icardi, saha dışındaki vukuatlarıyla yine dünya gündeminde. Eski eşi Wanda Nara ile yaşadığı nafaka krizi nedeniyle Arjantin'de "kara liste"ye alınan yıldız oyuncuya, ABD'den şok bir yasak geliyor. Yeni sevgilisi China Suárez ile dünya turnesine çıkan Icardi, borçlarını ödemezse 2026 Dünya Kupası'nı rüyasında görecek!
Mauro Icardi’nin saha dışındaki bitmek bilmeyen vukuatları bu kez de küresel seyahat planlarını baltalamak üzere. Arjantin'den La Capital’in özel haberine göre golcü oyuncu, eski eşi Wanda Nara’ya olan çocuk nafakası borçları yüzünden Kuzey Amerika vizesini kaybetme ve 2026 Dünya Kupası finallerini yerinde takip edememe riskiyle karşı karşıya kaldı.
Icardi, resmi olarak Buenos Aires Belediyesi Çocuk Nafakası Borçluları Sicili’ne kaydedildi. Icardi’nin kızları Francesca ve Isabella için ödemesi gereken 14 aylık nafakanın sadece 4 ayını yatırdığını ve toplam borcun 600 bin doları bulduğunu kamuoyuna duyurmuştu.
Buenos Aires hükümeti ile ABD federal makamları arasında imzalanan yeni "Güvenli Standlar" protokolü, turnuva biletine sahip olan nafaka kaçaklarının doğrudan Washington’a raporlanmasını içeriyor.
Arjantin yargısı, çocuk nafakası borcu olan ebeveynlerin lüks harcamalar yapmasını engellemek amacıyla veritabanını ABD hükümetiyle paylaştı. Bu doğrultuda, borcunu kapatmadığı sürece Icardi’nin ABD vizesi iptal edilecek ya da sınır kapısından doğrudan geri çevrilecek.
Mallorca'nın kapıyı 18 milyon Euro'dan açtığı pazarlıklarda, Fenerbahçe'nin Vedat Muriqi'yi 10 milyon Euro'ya bitirdiği iddia edildi.
Fenerbahçe'nin eski golcüsü Vedat Muriqi’yi kadrosuna kattığı iddia edildi. Transfer bombacısı Nicolò Schira’nın paylaştığı son dakika bilgisine göre; sarı-lacivertli ekip ile Kosovalı forvet arasındaki anlaşma birkaç saat önce resmiyet kazandı.
32 yaşındaki deneyimli golcünün, eski kulübü Fenerbahçe ile 2029 yılına kadar sözleşme imzalamaya karar verdiği bildirildi.
Mallorca forması giyen Muriqi, takımı La Liga'da küme düşmekten kurtulmuş olsa bile zaten ayrılık sinyalleri veren bir oyuncuydu. Ancak gelinen son noktada, İspanyol kulübünün oyuncuyu elden çıkarma zorunluluğu doğdu. Bu durum, Mallorca’nın bonservis bedelinde ciddi bir indirime gitmesine neden oldu.
32 yaşındaki oyuncunun güncel piyasa değerinin 4,5 milyon Euro civarında olduğu göz önüne alındığında, Fenerbahçe'den yapılan 10 milyon euro'luk teklifin Mallorca cephesi için oldukça tatmin edici ve reddedilemez bir boyutta olduğu belirtiliyor.
Kosovalı oyuncunun eski kulübü Lazio, Mallorca ile yaptığı sözleşme gereği olası bir satıştan elde edilecek kârın %45'ini elinde bulunduruyor.
Bu formüle göre, transferin tamamlanmasıyla birlikte İtalyan kulübünün kasasına da yaklaşık 4 milyon Euro gibi önemli bir pay girecek.
Portekiz basını, bordo-mavililerin elinde Wagner Pina olmasına rağmen Benfica'nın skorer sağ beki Sidny Lopes Cabral transferini 10 milyon Euro'yu aşan dev bir bonservisle bitirdiğini iddia etti.
Trabzonspor'un elinde başarılı bir sağ bek olan Wagner Pina bulunmasına rağmen, Portekiz'in Record gazetesi ilginç bir iddia ortaya attı. İddiaya göre Trabzonspor, Benfica'nın yükselen yıldızı Sidny Lopes Cabral'ın transferini bitirme noktasına getirdi.
23 yaşındaki Yeşil Burun Adalı sağ bek, bu sezon Benfica formasıyla sergilediği performansla Avrupa devlerinin dikkatini çekmeyi başarmıştı. Hücumcu bek özellikleriyle ön plana çıkan Cabral, bu sezon çıktığı 23 maçta 6 gol ve 6 asistlik muazzam bir katkı sağlayarak skorer kimliğini kanıtladı.
Trabzonspor yönetiminin bu transfer için kesenin ağzını ciddi şekilde açtığı belirtiliyor. Karadeniz fırtınasının, Benfica kulübüne bu transfer için 10 milyon Euro'nun üzerinde bir bonservis bedeli ödemeyi gözden çıkardığı ve tarafların prensip anlaşmasına vardığı iddia edildi.
Şu anda Yeşil Burun Adaları milli takımı ile Dünya Kupası'nda mücadele eden başarılı sağ bekin, turnuva heyecanının hemen ardından Türkiye'ye geleceği belirtildi.
Kalesini sağlama almak isteyen Beşiktaş, Agustín Rossi için resmi teklifini yaptı... ancak Flamengo'nun katı transfer politikasına takıldı.
Beşiktaş, aradığı kaleciyi Brezilya’da buldu ancak Flamengo duvarına çarptı. Siyah-beyazlıların, Rio de Janeiro ekibinin başarılı Arjantinli eldiveni Agustín Rossi için yaptığı resmi teklif, Brezilya kulübü tarafından geri çevrildi.
Paparazzo Rubro-Negro kanalının başlattığı transfer takibini derinleştiren gazeteci Pablo Raphael, Beşiktaş’ın 28 yaşındaki file bekçisi Agustín Rossi’yi kadrosuna katmak için oldukça ciddi bir girişimde bulunduğunu aktardı.
Rossi için resmi bir teklif paketi sunduğu, ancak bu hamlenin Flamengo’nun katı transfer politikasına takıldığı belirtildi.
Ukrayna basını, Fenerbahçe'nin Olympiacos forması giyen 30 yaşındaki santrafor Roman Yaremchuk için devreye girdiğini ve serbest kalma maddesi olan 5 milyon euroyu ödemeye hazır olduğunu ileri sürdü.
Ukrayna’dan Sport.ua'nın haberine göre; Fenerbahçe, bonservisi Olympiacos'ta bulunan ve sezonun ikinci yarısını kiralık olarak Fransız ekibi Lyon'da geçiren Roman Yaremchuk'u kadrosuna katmak istiyor.
Haberin detaylarında, Fenerbahçe'deki başkanlık yarışı ve transfer stratejisine de değinildi. İstanbul kulübünün başkan adaylarından birinin, 30 yaşındaki deneyimli santraforun transferine onay verdiği ve Yaremchuk'un takımın hücum hattını önemli ölçüde güçlendirebileceğine inandığı belirtildi.
Transferin mali boyutuna dair paylaşılan bilgiler ise şu şekilde:
- Aracıların Olympiacos kulübüyle şimdiden temasa geçtiği ve Fenerbahçe'nin Ukraynalı golcü için 5 milyon euro ödemeye hazır olduğunu ilettiği öğrenildi. Bu rakamın, oyuncunun sözleşmesinde yer alan serbest kalma maddesi olduğu ifade ediliyor.
Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde yılın en büyüğü bu gece Budapeşte'de belli oluyor. Dev randevu öncesinde Ada basını geçen sezonun rövanşı ve "intikam" manşetleriyle Arsenal'ı ateşlerken; Fransız medyası Dembélé'den gelen müjde ve "Mbappé sonrası yeni imparatorluk" vurgusuyla PSG'nin gücüne güveniyor.
Şampiyonlar Ligi’nde yılın en büyüğü Budapeşte’de belli oluyor. Dev final öncesinde İngiliz ve Fransız basınında tam anlamıyla bir psikolojik savaş yaşanıyor.
İki ülkenin medya organları, dev randevunun son dakikalarını çok farklı pencerelerden manşetlerine taşıyor.
İngiliz medyasında genel hava, Arsenal’ın geçen sezon yarı finalde PSG’ye elenmesinin yarattığı "yarım kalmış hesap" üzerine kurulmuş durumda.
The Guardian ve Sky Sports, Mikel Arteta'nın basın toplantısındaki satır aralarını manşete taşıdı. Sakatlıktan yeni dönen Mikel Merino'nun tamamen hazır olması büyük bir artı. En kritik gelişme ise Jurrien Timber ve Noni Madueke'nin maça ilk 11'de başlayabilecek kadar fit duruma gelmesi. Takımda tek eksik, sakatlığı süren sağ bek Ben White.
Bahis şirketleri ve süper bilgisayarların PSG'yi favori göstermesini Arteta bir motivasyon kaynağına dönüştürmüş durumda. İspanyol menajerin, "Onlar son şampiyon ve unvanı korumak istiyorlar, biz ise bunu ellerinden almaya geldik. Baskı hissetmiyoruz, hırsımız daha da büyüdü" sözleri Ada'da günün öne çıkan açıklaması oldu.
İngiliz gazeteleri, kulübün efsanesi Thierry Henry'nin maç öncesinde Bukayo Saka'yı arayarak özel olarak destek verdiğini yazdı. Yıldız oyuncunun Fransız takımlarına karşı kariyerindeki harika istatistikleri (6 maçta 5 gol, 3 asist) manşetleri süslüyor.
Fransız medyası ise daha çok taktiksel üstünlüğe ve PSG'nin bu kupadaki "genine" odaklanmış durumda. Gazeteler, Kylian Mbappé'nin Real Madrid'e gidişinin ardından Luis Enrique'nin yarattığı "süper takım" kimliğini göklere çıkarıyor.
Fransa'da en çok korkulan senaryo, 17 Mayıs'taki lig maçında baldırından sakatlanan Ousmane Dembélé'nin finali kaçırma ihtimaliydi. Ancak L'Équipe bu sabah bombayı patlattı: Dembélé takımla son idmana çıktı ve sağlık heyetinden "%100 oynayabilir" raporu aldı. Paris tarafı bu haberle derin bir nefes aldı.
Le Parisien, maçın en büyük kilit noktasının PSG'nin sol kanattaki süper yıldızı Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ile Arsenal’ın stoperi William Saliba arasındaki eşleşme olacağını yazdı. Fransız yorumcular, PSG'nin bu sezon Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde tam 44 gol atarak turnuva rekoruna (45 gol) yaklaştığını hatırlatarak hücum gücüne güveniyor.
Fransız basını, PSG'nin bu kupayı üst üste ikinci kez kazanarak modern Şampiyonlar Ligi tarihinde Real Madrid'den sonra unvanını koruyan ikinci takım olma şansını "tarihi bir eşik" olarak nitelendiriyor.
İngiliz basınına göre, maça bileti olsun olmasın yaklaşık 500 bin Arsenal taraftarı pazar günkü olası kutlamalar ve final coşkusu için Macaristan'a akın ediyor. Budapeşte sokakları şimdiden tamamen kırmızı-beyaza bürünmüş durumda.
Transfer çalışmalarını sürdüren Beşiktaş'ta Agustin Rossi transferi için sıcak bir gelişme yaşandı. Flamengo'nun siyah-beyazlıların Agustin Rossi için yaptığı teklifi yetersiz bulduğu ve kabul etmediği ileri sürüldü.
Transfer için çalışmalarına başlayan Galatasaray'da Ademola Lookman ve Raphael Onyedika yeniden gündeme geldi. Victor Osimhen, iki vatandaşına Galatasaray hakkında olumlu referans oldu.
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