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The same day Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt released a statement, voicing his departmentβs support for beleaguered quarterback Brendan Sorsby, Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire defended Sorsby at a luncheon at the Houston Touchdown Club.
Making his first public appearance since Sorsby was granted a temporary injunction by a Lubbock County (Texas) judge that allows him to take the field during the 2026 season despite previously being ruled ineligible by the NCAA for gambling, McGuire answered questions from a throng at the Omni Galleria on Wednesday.
The Houston Chronicleβs Joseph Duarte reported that, although a news conference is typically held before each college coach speaks at the Houston Touchdown Club, McGuire canceled his. He began his remarks explaining that heβd take inquiries from βTexas Tech fans,β per Duarte.
An attendee in the crowd asked if thereβs anything that, from this point forward, can prevent Sorsby from playing for the Red Raiders this season.
βBrendan Sorsby is recovering from an addiction,β McGuire said, via SportsTalk 790βs Chris Gordy. βHe's recovering. I've sat down with this young man multiple times. The things that he is going through and what he's been through is serious.β
Sorsby wagered approximately $90,000 on professional and college sports over four years, even placing at least 40 Indiana football-related bets when he was a member of the Hoosiers in 2022. His gambling continued at Cincinnati and, most recently, Texas Tech, where heβs transferred throughout his college career, as reported by ESPN.
This spring, he reportedly spent 35 days in an in-patient Arizona rehabilitation program for diagnosed gambling and anxiety disorders. Heβs poised to sit out the first two games of the season as a condition of the injunction he received to compete during the 2026 campaign. Those games are against FCS Abilene Christian and Oregon State.
Once Sorsby, 22, was granted the injunction, the NCAA formally filed an appeal in Lubbock County, except the ensuing formal judicial case could wind up occurring after the season, in which case itβs legal ruling would esssentially be obsolete.
McGuire explained Wednesday, though, that Sorsbyβs return-to-play timeline isnβt set in stone.
βI have a number of people in my family that were addicted to different stuff, and so I've seen what addiction does to people,β McGuire said, via Gordy.
βAnd so us even saying to the point before we get to the legal part that he can be ready Week 3 against Houston is still a stretch because guess what? He's still recovering. You don't necessarily know between now and then exactly. Do I see a different person? I know it sounds crazy, but I do. Do I see a kid that feels like he's got a thousand pounds of weight lifted off of him? He's made the statement that he feels like this is a moment that can actually change his life.β
McGuire is entering his fifth season at the helm of the program. Last time around, with one of the most hefty NIL war chests in the country, he led a talent-laden roster to 12 wins and Texas Techβs first-ever College Football Playoff appearance.
Heβs now preparing for a season full of uncertainty, particularly in the quarterback room, where another player is also recovering. Will Hammond is working his way back from the ACL tear in his right knee that cut his season short last year.
Hammond suffered the injury while filling in for Behren Morton. Texas Tech is hoping Hammond will be back in time for Week 1 this season so he can lead the offense in Sorsbyβs absence.
Sorbsy totaled 36 touchdowns last season at Cincinnati. The dual-threat signal-caller has drawn considerable NFL interest and, before his gambling addiction surfaced, was widely regarded as a Heisman hopeful.
At the moment, heβs focused on improving his mental health. McGuire said Wednesday that Sorsby is surrounded by mentors and mentioned the βamount of technologyβ on Sorsbyβs devices to monitor his behavior.
βHe has a person thatβs over every single penny that he has,β McGuire said. βThe steps in place for him even to get to the points where we can get him playing, thereβs a lot of stuff to go through.β
That said, the clip from McGuireβs comments that made the rounds online Wednesday was one SEC Network pundit Paul Finebaum posted to X.
Hereβs the full quote, according to Duarte:
βFor some reason, as a society, weβve been OK with other things that happen and allowing players to play, and this has been the one thing that has united people, that that they were against,β McGuire said. βItβs crazy because itβs not murder, itβs not beating somebody β so thereβs a lot of things that weβre working through. None of this is OK.β
Those words have raised the ire of several fans. Sorsbyβs injunction sent shockwaves through the sports world earlier this week, with many objecting to the district court decision and expressing their frustration with the lack of regulation in college athletics, and, by extension, the powerlessness of the NCAA.
Despite Texas Techβs efforts on Wednesday, that paroxysm of rage hasnβt stopped.
McGuire emphasized Wednesday that he entered coaching for kids and to help people in general.
Heβs not wavering in his support for Sorsby.
βHeβs the first person to tell you that itβs his fault,β McGuire said, via Gordy. βHe chose to do this. But if you know anything about addiction, thereβs a point that you choose it and then, all of a sudden, you donβt choose it anymore.
β[Itβs] not something that you can do by yourself to get past where youβre at. So I would never turn my back on him. Weβre still working through a lot of stuff.β

England wrapped up their official public preparations for the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over a robust Costa Rica side in Florida.
A severe pre-match thunderstorm waterlogged the pitch and pushed kick-off back by an hour, but the sweltering humidity did little to zap the intensity of Thomas Tuchelβs men. Unlike the experimental side that laboured through earlier fixtures, this selection carried the distinct flavour of a tournament dress rehearsal.
Declan Rice broke the deadlock inside ten minutes with a heavily deflected strike, set up by the electric Anthony Gordon. The newly minted Barcelona forward then took centre stage himself in the second half, coolly converting a 66th-minute penalty.
Substitute Ollie Watkins rounded out the scoreline late on, pouncing on a spilled rebound from a Morgan Rogers shot. In a physically bruising encounter, Gordonβs masterclass and a powerful return to form from Jude Bellingham handed Tuchel exactly the kind of selection headache he would have wanted ahead of the opening group stage clash against Croatia.
Here is how the Three Lions rated in Orlando
Jordan Pickford β 6/10 Operated practically as a sweeper-keeper in the opening period, routinely stepping well outside his penalty box to keep play moving. One loose clearance almost invited unnecessary danger, but he was otherwise unbothered by a conservative opposition frontline.
Reece James β 6/10 Enjoyed a mostly comfortable shift defensively. Kept things simple, tidy, and progressive with his distribution, getting valuable minutes in the tank ahead of the tournament opener.
Ezri Konsa β 7/10 Stood tall in what descended into a heavily physical battle. Handled the aerial and ground duels with composure, showing excellent anticipation to shut down any rare Central American counters.
John Stones β 6/10 Tasked with building up match fitness before the heavy fixtures commence, his positioning was faultless. Breathed calmness into the backline and stepped into midfield seamlessly before making way in the mass second-half reshuffle.
Nico OβReilly β 6/10 Maintained his fine integration into the senior setup. Less explosive than his previous outing, but he held his tactical shape intelligently and rarely looked out of place.
Declan Rice β 7/10 Showed instincts of a seasoned box-to-box midfielder by arriving perfectly at the edge of the box to sweep home the deflecting opener. Shielded the defence reliably before taking a well-earned rest.
Elliot Anderson β 6/10 Kept up the momentum from his standout display against Japan. Maintained a high energy level in the engine room, even if the extreme Orlando humidity slowed down the gameβs overall pace.
Jude Bellingham β 8/10 A complete, all-action display that firmly reminded everyone why the number 10 role belongs to him. Driving past challenges with ease, his press-resistance and power gave England a cutting edge they had been missing.
Noni Madueke β 6/10 Guilty of one of the misses of the season when he rounded the keeper only to smash the post with an open net gaping. Flashed a fierce effort just wide in the second half, showing dangerous intent but lacking the final touch.
Anthony Gordon β 9/10 (Star Man) The absolute standard-bearer on the night. Left his marker for dead to orchestrate the opening goal, saw a penalty claim controversially waved away by VAR, and ultimately got his reward by firing home a ruthless spot-kick. Marcus Rashford has serious competition on the left wing.
Harry Kane β 6/10 Linked play beautifully with a brace of trademark, pinpoint cross-field passes. Denied a goal by a smart first-half save, but his primary victory was coming through a highly physical match completely unscathed.
Ollie Watkins β 7/10 Displayed true poacher instincts during his cameo. Showed immense hunger by reacting quickest to nod home a spilled ball, making his case as a premier backup option.
Morgan Rogers β 6/10 Squandered a golden one-on-one opportunity late on, but redeemed himself shortly after by driving a low effort that forced the goalkeeperβs mistake for Watkinsβ tap-in.
Dean Henderson β 6/10 Replaced Pickford for the final half-hour. Maintained a clean sheet with minimal fuss as Costa Rica accepted their fate.
Marc Guehi β 6/10 Slotted directly into the heart of defence to see out the match with zero complications.
Bukayo Saka β 6/10 Injected fresh energy down the right wing and dragged a sharp effort just wide of the far post late on.
Marcus Rashford β 6/10 Offered a direct running threat in the closing 20 minutes, though the match had lost its shape by the time he entered the fray.
Eberechi Eze β 6/10 Looked to combine in tight spaces and kept the opposition backline pinned deep.
Jarell Quansah β 6/10 Earned late minutes to shore up the defensive line in a relaxed party atmosphere.
Dan Burn β 6/10 Brought on alongside Quansah to provide extra height and ensure a routine conclusion.
Kobbie Mainoo β 6/10 Tested the goalkeeper with a venomous strike from distance in stoppage time during a tidy late cameo.
Djed Spence β 6/10 Offered an energetic burst down the flank to ensure no late slip-ups.
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Jeremy Lin has reopened one of the most painful New York Knicks what-ifs by revealing how badly he wanted to stay after Linsanity changed his life.
Linβs 2012 run remains one of the most unforgettable stretches in modern NBA history. For a few weeks, he turned Madison Square Garden into the center of basketball, gave the Knicks a new face, and became a global story almost overnight.
That is what makes his latest admission sting. The Rockets had life-changing money ready, but Lin says the ending in New York hurt because he never even had a Knicks offer to consider.

Legion Hoops shared Jeremy Linβs comments on how his Knicks exit unfolded after Houston put a major contract in front of him.
βThe Rockets offered $29,000,000β¦ I wouldβve taken $8,000,000 with the Knicks. I was crushed when my agent told me βThereβs no offer from New York on the table,'β Lin said.
That quote changes the emotional weight of the old story. The public focus in 2012 was on Houstonβs backloaded offer sheet and whether the Knicks would match it, but Linβs memory is simpler and harsher.
He did not just leave for more money. He says he was ready to take far less to remain in New York, only to learn that the team had not put anything real in front of him.
Linβs heartbreak lands because of how fast everything had happened. In February 2012, he went from end-of-bench guard to phenomenon, leading the Knicks on a winning streak and producing one viral night after another.
His 38-point performance against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers became the defining Garden moment of the run. Days later, his game-winning three in Toronto pushed Linsanity beyond New York and into a global sports obsession.
When free agency arrived, Houstonβs offer sheet was structured in a way that made it painful for the Knicks to match because of luxury-tax concerns. New York eventually let him walk, after also adding veteran point guards Jason Kidd and Raymond Felton.
That decision has always been argued financially, but Linβs version brings it back to loyalty. For a player who felt his heart was still in New York, the hardest part was not leaving the Knicks; it was realizing the Knicks were willing to let him go.
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New England Patriots All-Pro safety Kevin Byard already sees the chemistry building between quarterback Drake Maye and wideout A.J. Brown.
He commented on his initial impressions of the duo when speaking with media members on Tuesday.
βThey're already developing that relationship," Byard said, via Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan. "And like I said, anytime A.J. is backside at X, I know that's where the ball is probably going, so I try to cheat my alignments and stuff like that.β
Brown has dominated against man coverage throughout his NFL career, and that is something the Patriots have consistently struggled to win against in games. His mere presence could open up the offense in a major way this season.
#Patriots S Kevin Byard sees Drake Maye and A.J. Brown building chemistry.
β Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) June 9, 2026
βThey're already developing that relationship. And like I said, anytime A.J. is backside at X, I know that's where the ball is probably going, so I try to cheat my alignments and stuff like that.β pic.twitter.com/ydKRO4o9sf
Byard's comments aren't just lip service, either.
The video of Maye and Brown's back-shoulder fade touchdown connection at Day 1 of mandatory minicamp has already gone viral. A little over a week of being together, and the duo is already putting words into action.
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James Dolan has pushed back on the viral claim that Donald Trump fell asleep during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
Trump attended Knicks vs Spurs on Monday, June 8, after being invited by the Knicks owner for New Yorkβs first home Finals game in 27 years.
The appearance quickly became its own storyline, from heavy security and loud boos to a clip that appeared to show Trump with his eyes closed during the game.

SNY Knicks shared Dolanβs response after the Trump sleeping accusation spread across social media.
Supporting Trumpβs version of the night, Dolan said: βI was with him the whole time. We were talking the whole time. He was very much awake, he was very much engaged.β
Dolan also defended the significance of Trump attending the game, saying: βThatβs the first sitting president of the United States to ever go to an NBA Final. That is a huge honor. And heβs a New Yorker. Whatever you think about him, heβs a Knicks fan. People donβt want to hear this, I think heβs a great guy. I love β Iβve known him for over 30 years, but Iβm not going to go on this show and start espousing the president.
The remarks came during Dolanβs Wednesday appearance on WFANβs The Carton Show.
The accusation began after viral footage appeared to show Trump sitting with his eyes closed during the game.
Reports described the clip as brief and disputed. Some online critics said he was asleep, while Dolan and the White House rejected that interpretation.
San Antonio beat New York 115-111, cutting the Knicksβ series lead to 2-1.
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, while Jalen Brunson scored 32 for the Knicks.
Trump is not expected back for Game 4, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks still lead, but Game 3 became remembered for much more than the scoreboard.
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Spurs vs Knicks box score: Full stats from NBA Finals Game 4 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
On Monday, the Spurs ended the Knicks 13-game winning streak. They won their first game of this series on the road. The Spurs win defied expectation. Game 3 in the Garden represented the first NBA Finals home game for the Knicks in 27 years. Adding to the moment was a real, tangible excitement in New York City. Yet San Antonio controlled the entire 4th quarter.Β
The series now looks very different than it did even four days ago. A 3-0 Knicks lead would have spelled the practical end of this series as no team has ever come back from being down 3-0. Win probability in the series going down 3-0 is zero percent. The probability improves some after the Spurs won Game 3, but it is still only 14%.Β
If New York can win Game 4, the chances of winning the title are still incredibly good. However, if the Spurs can tie the series by winning game 4, the likelihood of winning the series goes up significantly, north of 70%. Leading into the all-important Game 5. The team that wins Game 5 in the event the series was tied after Game 4 is over 80%.Β
Jalen Brunson has not yet had a "good" game in this series. If Brunson and Karl Anthony Towns can have games that resemble their season averages and get noteworthy defensive and scoring help from even two other players, the Knicks will be in a great position.
Conversely, San Antonio need a 30/20, rim protector type game from Wemby. If they can combine that with a good defensive effort and getting timely scoring from their role players, San Antonio will be in good shape. The concern is that both of those team ideas have not been present in the same game. Whichever team can do either, will likely be victorious.Β
Finally, how will the fans at Madison Square Garden react tonight? Will they bring the same energy and create an atmosphere that is difficult for the opponent? Or did the wind get completely taken out of their sails after the Game 3 loss?Β
More:Β Spurs vs. Knicks live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA Finals Game 4
Game leading stat line: Devin Vassell (3/0/0/0/0/+3)
Win Probability:Β 1st Quarter 10:55 - Spurs 51.6%
| Starters | Min | Pts | FG | 3PT | FT | Reb | Ast | Stl | Blk | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D. FoxPG | 1:05 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3 |
S. CastlePG | 1:05 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 |
D. VassellSG | 1:05 | 3 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3 |
J. ChampagnieSF | 1:05 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3 |
V. WembanyamaC | 1:05 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3 |
| Bench | Pts | FG | 3PT | FT | Reb | Ast | Stl | Blk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B. BiyomboC | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
H. BarnesPF | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
K. OlynykC | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
M. PlumleeC | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
L. KornetC | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. McLaughlinPG | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
K. JohnsonSF | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
L. Waters IIISG | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
C. BryantPF | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
D. HarperSG | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Totals | 5 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 2-2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Starters | Min | Pts | FG | 3PT | FT | Reb | Ast | Stl | Blk | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M. BridgesSF | 1:05 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 |
J. BrunsonPG | 1:05 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 |
O. AnunobyPF | 1:05 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 |
J. HartSG | 1:05 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -3 |
K. TownsC | 1:05 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 |
| Bench | Pts | FG | 3PT | FT | Reb | Ast | Stl | Blk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J. ClarksonSG | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
L. ShametSG | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
M. RobinsonC | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
M. McBridePG | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. AlvaradoPG | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. SochanPF | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
P. DadietSG | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T. KolekPG | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A. HukportiC | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
M. DiawaraSF | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Totals | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Madison Square Garden will be filled with New Yorkers on Wednesday night for a pivotal Game 4 between the Knicks and Spurs.
After losing the first two games of the NBA Finals at home, the Spurs clawed their way back into the series with a 115-111 win in Game 3. Victor Wembanyama led the way for San Antonio with 32 points, and Stephon Castle contributed 23 points, five rebounds and five assists in the victory.
After dropping a playoff game for the first time since April 23, the Knicks will look to take a 3-1 lead and move one step closer to a championship celebration. How will Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns respond in front of the home crowd?
Follow along right here for live updates and highlights from Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
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| Spurs | 5 | ||||
| Knicks | 2 |
8:49 p.m.:Β It's a massive overturn early in the game.
Instead of it being a foul on Wembanyama, it's an offensive foul on Towns, his second of the game. Less than two minutes in, the Knicks' star big heads to the bench.
8:46 p.m.:Β Towns responds with a basket of his own to tie the game, then Vassell hits a three at the other end.
With the score 5-2, Towns is going to the line after being fouled by Wembanyama. But, Mitch Johnson is challenging the call.
8:43 p.m.:Β We are underway at the World's Most Famous Arena.
The New York Knicks starters are introduced for GAME 4 of the NBA FINALS π
β NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2026
Watch now on ABC! pic.twitter.com/B7UppIXyej
Wembanyama wins the tipoff over Towns and San Antonio has the first possession. It results in a Towns foul 18 seconds in on Fox.
8:33 p.m.:Β The NBA Finals is minutes away.
Both teams are rolling out the same starting fives.
8:26 p.m.:Β New York never disappoints.
The MSG crowd cheers the Knicks as they take the floor ahead of Game 4 π£οΈ pic.twitter.com/jwFCLEo27r
β SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) June 11, 2026
8:18 p.m.:Β The teams are about to take the court.
Will it be the Knicks or Spurs who take Game 4?
8:08 p.m.:Β New York has it's newest villain: Victor Wembanyama.
Boos for Victor Wembanyama in pregame warmups pic.twitter.com/c6ZdwXG4dV
β SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) June 11, 2026
8:00 p.m.:Β Karl-Anthony Towns has been electric this postseason, but is yet to score a fourth-quarter point these finals.
Pregame hugs with KAT and his dad!
β NBA (@NBA) June 10, 2026
Spurs (1-2) Knicks NBA Finals Game 4 tips at 8:30pm/et on ABCπΏ pic.twitter.com/Eq2WcFLMPR
Down the stretch, expect him to play much more of a role in what's been a tightly-contested series.
7:53 p.m.:Β Madison Square Garden is going to be a madhouse.
calm before the storm. pic.twitter.com/ofYmpFWlfm
β NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 10, 2026
7:46 p.m.:Β Game 4 is less than an hour away.
SPURS. KNICKS. GAME 4... TONIGHT πΏ https://t.co/YpVFqlJv37
β NBA (@NBA) June 10, 2026
7:38 p.m.:Β Here come the San Antonio Spurs.
Wemby.
β NBA (@NBA) June 10, 2026
Castle.
Harper.
READY FOR NBA FINALS GAME 4!
π 8:30pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/LBKHFuBJ8o
The Spurs got on the board in the finals with a 115-111 win in Game 3, behind Victor Wembanyama's 32 and Stephon Castle's 23. With a second consecutive win at MSG, the Spurs can send the Finals to a three-game series.
7:30 p.m.:Β After losing their first game since April 23, the Knicks return to Madison Square Garden still in position to take a commanding lead. With a win tonight in front of the home crowd, New York would be one win away from the NBA title.
Knicks in the house for NBA Finals Game 4 π½
β NBA (@NBA) June 10, 2026
Tip-off is set for 8:30pm/et on ABC! pic.twitter.com/XxJymawbVr
Game 4 between the Knicks and Spurs will air live on ABC.Β The game will also be available to stream onΒ DIRECTV, theΒ ESPN appΒ andΒ fubo.
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Game 4 between the Knicks and Spurs is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ETΒ on Wednesday, June 10. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3 | Game 1: Knicks 105,Β Spurs 95 | β | β |
| June 5 | Game 2: Knicks 105,Β Spurs 104 | β | β |
| June 8 | Game 3:Β Spurs 115,Β Knicks 111 | β | β |
| June 10 | Game 4:Β Spurs vs. Knicks | 8:30 p.m. | ABC,Β DIRECTV,Β ESPN app,Β fubo |
| June 13 | Game 5:Β Knicks vs.Β Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV,Β ESPN app,Β fubo |
| June 16 | Game 6*:Β Spurs vs. Knicks | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV,Β ESPN app,Β fubo |
| June 19 | Game 7*:Β Knicks vs.Β Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV,Β ESPN app,Β fubo |
*If necessary
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RJ Clemβs recruitment in football heated up in a major way this spring.
And why not? The Logansport junior stands at 6 feet, 7 inches and weighs 265 pounds. He has an 84-inch wingspan. Heβs got ideal size for an offensive tackle prospect.
And heβs strong enough where heβs a state finalist in the discus and plans on being a state contender in both throwing events in track and field next year. And he can move well enough that heβs one of the best basketball players in the area as well.
He currently holds 16 Division-I offers to play football. Last week, just before the state track meet, he talked about the timeline of his recruitment.
βI went to that Notre Dame Camp last year and then got a nice little writeup and I didnβt hear really anything all summer and all fall,β he said. βI went to Western Michigan and had a few invites to go watch a game or two, but I wasnβt expecting an offer really. And then my first one was either late December or early to mid-January and it was Yale. I didnβt really know how to react. I was on the phone with them and I was kind of shocked.
βAnd then it was pretty slow until Spring Break when I went on all those visits. And then it took another break and just about two weeks ago was where it got really hectic with coaches coming in and everything. But I have a little bit of a break now just because theyβre all coming back from vacation and they canβt go see players in person anymore I think until probably July because theyβre doing all their official visits and stuff.β
Per his X account, Clem had a lot of college coaches visit him at LHS over the final weeks of school of his junior year.
His offers thus far, in the order that he has received them, include Yale, Harvard, Penn, Liberty, Western Michigan, New Mexico, Princeton, Central Michigan, Wake Forest, Bowling Green, Michigan State, Kansas State, Central Florida, Iowa State, Miami of Ohio and Navy.
Clem has a busy summer ahead of him. Heβs currently doing workouts, practices and summer scrimmages with the Logansport football and boys basketball teams. Heβs set to participate in the IBCA/IHSAA Top 100 Underclass Showcase on Friday at Ben Davis High School.
Clem and his family have already visited some of the schools and plan to visit more but wonβt be able to visit all of them before the end of the summer. The visits are paid for by the schools.
βThereβs been a few schools that Iβm not gonna be able to visit and Iβve been fortunate enough to already have seen their campus and meet their coaches in person. Weβre trying to see as many new places as possible,β he said. βLike Michigan State and Wake Forest I havenβt been to yet. Iβm pretty excited for those though. But the State Finals obviously takes away a weekend, which is a good problem to have. And then maybe a few after July if Iβm not committed already. But weβll see when that comes.β
Clem is hoping to make his decision by the end of July.
βI was thinking before the season if possible,β he said. βIf I have new opportunities that might change. Maybe even by the end of June after going on some officials because I donβt want to have to worry about it all season.β
Clem said he doesnβt currently have a favorite.
βIβve met a lot of good coaches. I donβt think Iβve met one coach I donβt like,β he said. βAnd then obviously all the schools are pretty good schools. But Iβm still trying to sort through it all and just think about it and talk to my parents (Shannon and Libby) because obviously theyβre gonna be a big part it too, as well as my sister (Lily).β
Clem, who has a 4.3 GPA at LHS, has a good mix of choices whether he wants to go for more of an academic school or mid-major or high-major.
As for what he wants to study, he said, βI originally thought engineering, but D-I football isnβt really compatible with it. So possibly business, a business administration major.β
MEXICO CITY βΒ Javier Aguirre will go to sleep Wednesday night certain of the starting 11 he will name for Mexico's World Cup opener against South Africa.
But he certainly wasn't sharing it the day before.
Asked about his lineup in the pre-match news conference, he assured reporters that he has it built out but wasn't going to give any hints to reporters or to the opponent, the same team Mexico faced in the 2010 World Cup opener.
His players don't know either. "I havenβt spoken with them about the starting XI," Aguirre said. "The 26 players are very hopeful, they all know they could play at any time and I have no doubt theyβll do well.
We always, however, can take a guess. Here is USA TODAY Sports' projection of how Mexico will line up Thursday in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup:
Goalkeeper: Raul "Tala" Rangel
While veteran shot-stopper Guillermo Ochoa may make an appearance in this tournament, the opening game is likely to go to the player who has been Mexico's No. 1 for some time.
Defense: Jorge Sanchez, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Gallardo
This unit seems set, with the center-back pairing of Montes and Vasquez in great form, not only defending well in Mexico's preparation matches but also scoring goals on set plays. Right back is a question mark for the team, but the job is Sanchez's to lose.
Midfield: Brian Gutierrez, Edson Alvarez, Alvaro Fidalgo
The questions begin here, where many eyes will be on whether or not teenage sensation Gilberto Mora starts the opening match. Another young player, 22-year-old Illinois native Brian Gutierrez, is fighting for the same spot and may get the nod after a great day against Serbia last week. Do-it-all Fidalgo can provide a lot.
There is a debate in the middle, where Edson Alvarez has held down the position for longer, but Cruz Azul midfielder Erik Lira has played well both for his club and when he has gotten opportunities with El Tri. Both players also can slide back as center backs. A game against South Africa may call for a more physical player, so Edson gets the nod.
Forwards: Roberto Alvarado, Raul Jimenez, Julian QuiΓ±ones
Raul starting at the No. 9 is one of the safest bets there is. The wingers alongside him, however, are not as clear.
While QuiΓ±ones has played in a more central role for his club team in Saudi Arabia, Aguirre also noted he can play on the left and drift inside. His speed and finishing give him the edge over Alexis Vega or Cesar Huerta. On the other side, Roberto Alvarado not only provides another scoring option but also a player who can defend well.
Rangel; Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo; Gutierrez, Alvarez, Fidalgo, Alvarado, Jimenez, QuiΓ±ones
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Projected Mexico starting lineup for World Cup opener vs South Africa

Whoβs on Knicks celebrity row today? Live updates on Timothee Chalamet, other stars at NBA Finals Game 4 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
With the New York Knicks looking to go up 3-1 in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, it's possible that Game 4 is the last game this year in Madison Square Garden.
Game 3 was chaotic, being not only the first NBA Finals game at MSG since 1999, but also one that President Donald Trump attended. Still, celebrity Knicks fans showed up in waves for what became a star-studded affair on the sidelines.
However, the San Antonio Spurs fought through all the noise to win their game of the series and cut the Knicks series lead to 2-1. The Spurs seem to be finding their groove in the NBA Finals and are not intimidated by the unique Madison Square Garden atmosphere.
As both teams look to take a crucial Game 4, here are live updates of which celebrities are attending the game at Madison Square Garden.
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The following fans are included on the Knicks' celebrity row list:
Here's the full list for Game 4:
Knicks celebrity list for Game 4 includes Rainn Wilson, Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld and Kevin Jonas along with the Celebrity Row usuals such as Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan. pic.twitter.com/aWOddGO5qN
β Alex Schiffer (@Alex__Schiffer) June 11, 2026
Swift is listed on the Knicks' celebrity row list, seated next to two members of the band "HAIM."
Chalamet is at the game once again; he hasn't missed a home game in these playoffs.
TimothΓ©e Chalamet and Kylie Jenner are in the building for Game 4 of the NBA Finals pic.twitter.com/nbps3tpumR
β SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) June 11, 2026
Kylie Jenner is indeed at Game 4 alongside Chalamet.
8:40 p.m.Β β Former Knick Metta World Peace is in the building and wearing his own jersey.
Unless my eyes deceive me, Metta World Peace is here, wearing his own jersey, which is awesome. pic.twitter.com/0SERSTpukE
β Dan Devine (@YourManDevine) June 10, 2026
8:25 p.m.Β β Hailey Bieber is in the house for Game 4. Her husband, Justin, is not.
Hailey Bieber has arrived to Knicks Game 4 π₯ pic.twitter.com/X6rtKgIuQt
β TickPick (@TickPick) June 11, 2026
7:45 p.m.Β β Tennis great and broadcaster John McEnroe is in the building, as usual, for Game 4 of the Madison Square Garden.
7:35 p.m.Β β Yankees play-by-play broadcaster is in the building, albeit far from celebrity row.
Charlie and I are so ready for Game 4 at MSG. @nyknickspic.twitter.com/I80Yvj3SGo
β Michael Kay (@RealMichaelKay) June 10, 2026
6:40 p.m.Β β Knicks superfan Ben Stiller wasted no time getting to Madison Square Garden for Game 4, arriving several hours before tip-off.
Ben Stiller arrived more than 4 hours before tip off once again. #AlwaysKnickspic.twitter.com/Dp9cQL4MQQ
β Ryan Field (@RyanFieldABC) June 10, 2026
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| Game | In attendance (Yes/No) |
| First round Game 1 vs. Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 2 vs. Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 3 @ Hawks | No |
| First round Game 4 @ Hawks | No |
| First round Game 5 vs. Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 6 @ Hawks | No |
| Second round Game 1 vs. Sixers | No |
| Second round Game 2 vs. Sixers | Yes |
| Second round Game 3 @ Sixers | No |
| Second round Game 4 @ Sixers | No |
| ECF Game 1 vs. Cavaliers | Yes |
| ECF Game 2 vs. Cavaliers | Yes |
| ECF Game 3 @ Cavaliers | No |
| ECF Game 4 @ Cavaliers | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 1 @ Spurs | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 2 @ Spurs | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 3 vs. Spurs | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 4 vs. Spurs | Yes |
| Game | In attendance (Yes/No) |
| First round Game 1 vs. Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 2 vs. Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 3 @ Hawks | No |
| First round Game 4 @ Hawks | No |
| First round Game 5 vs. Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 6 @ Hawks | No |
| Second round Game 1 vs. Sixers | Yes |
| Second round Game 2 vs. Sixers | Yes |
| Second round Game 3 @ Sixers | Yes |
| Second round Game 4 @ Sixers | No |
| ECF Game 1 vs. Cavaliers | Yes |
| ECF Game 2 vs. Cavaliers | Yes |
| ECF Game 3 @ Cavaliers | No |
| ECF Game 4 @ Cavaliers | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 1 @ Spurs | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 2 @ Spurs | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 3 vs. Spurs | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 4 vs. Spurs | Yes |
| Game | In attendance (Yes/No) |
| First round Game 1 vs. Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 2 vs. Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 3 @ Hawks | No |
| First round Game 4 @ Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 5 vs. Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 6 @. Hawks | No |
| Second round Game 1 vs. Sixers | Yes |
| Second round Game 2 vs. Sixers | Yes |
| Second round Game 3 @ Sixers | Yes |
| Second round Game 4 @ Sixers | No |
| ECF Game 1 vs. Cavaliers | Yes |
| ECF Game 2 vs. Cavaliers | Yes |
| ECF Game 3 @ Cavaliers | No |
| ECF Game 4 @ Cavaliers | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 1 @ Spurs | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 2 @ Spurs | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 3 vs. Spurs | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 4 vs. Spurs | Yes |
| Game | In attendance (Yes/No) |
| First round Game 1 vs. Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 2 vs. Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 3 @ Hawks | No |
| First round Game 4 @ Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 5 vs. Hawks | Yes |
| First round Game 6 @ Hawks | No |
| Second round Game 1 vs. Sixers | Yes |
| Second round Game 2 vs. Sixers | Yes |
| Second round Game 3 @ Sixers | Yes |
| Second round Game 4 @ Sixers | No |
| ECF Game 1 vs. Cavaliers | Yes |
| ECF Game 2 vs. Cavaliers | Yes |
| ECF Game 3 @ Cavaliers | No |
| ECF Game 4 @ Cavaliers | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 1 @ Spurs | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 2 @ Spurs | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 3Β vs. Spurs | Yes |
| NBA Finals Game 4 vs. Spurs | Yes |

England's final friendly before the World Cup was delayed by violent storms rattling around Orlando's Inter&Co Stadium β but when it finally got under way it was well worth the wait for head coach Thomas Tuchel.
Tuchel was unhappy with England's lack of intensity in their opening friendly against New Zealand in Tampa, the 1-0 win effectively a glorified training session as he fielded two different teams in each half.
The meeting with Costa Rica was a sharp contrast, a fierce physical test with plenty of helpful pointers for Tuchel before England face Croatia in Dallas on 17 June.
So what will Tuchel be considering before he names his starting line-up?
Tuchel has spent recent months deflecting debate about whether Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham or Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa should take England's number 10 role when the stakes are at their highest.
The German boss has seemed happy to foster healthy competition between the two boyhood friends, but now decision time is coming.
Rogers has been the player in possession, Tuchel keeping faith with the 23-year-old as Bellingham endured a mixed season at the Santiago Bernabeu, interrupted by shoulder and hamstring injuries.
Tuchel started with Rogers against New Zealand, although nothing could be read into that as Bellingham came on for the second half and took on the captaincy.
There are effectively 14 or 15 "starters" that Tuchel has in mind within England's squad, and both are in that group.
But unless Tuchel decides to play Rogers on the left against Croatia, only one of the duo will be in that particular line-up.
It will be arguably the biggest decision of Tuchel's reign, and there was no doubt Bellingham resembled a man on a mission against Costa Rica.
He produced a superb through ball to Noni Madueke in the first half, which the Arsenal forward wasted by hitting the post after going around Costa Rica keeper Patrick Sequeira.
Bellingham showed superb sleight of foot in the build-up to England's second goal. He danced past several Costa Rica defenders in the area before finding Eberechi Eze, whose shot was handled. Anthony Gordon scored the resulting penalty.
Rogers also looked lively when he came off the bench β Bellingham briefly being used as a false nine β so the debate will continue to rage.
On this evidence, however, Bellingham will take some leaving out.
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka will fill the right-sided slot if he is fit enough. A lingering Achilles tendon injury has led Tuchel to manage his minutes carefully, but he is first choice.
Saka's Arsenal team-mate Madueke produced a mixed bag of a performance on the right against Costa Rica.
The real intrigue centres on who plays on England's left. It looks to be between new Barcelona signing Anthony Gordon and Marcus Rashford β whose future at the Nou Camp is uncertain following his loan from Manchester United.
That is another sub-plot to the selection situation, and there is no obvious answer to who will get the nod.
Rashford was one of England's brightest sparks against New Zealand, while Gordon looked rusty as a substitute, his cause seemingly not helped by his inaction at Newcastle United in the final weeks of last season, when it became clear he was leaving Tyneside and he was left on the sidelines.
Gordon, however, did his chances no harm with a fine performance against Costa Rica, tormenting defender Shawn Johnson with electric changes of pace, making Declan Rice's opener and scoring England's second from the spot.
It presents Tuchel with another selection problem, of the sort he will enjoy β with the outside chance that he could always solve the Rogers/Bellingham dilemma by putting the Aston Villa midfielder out wide.
In all likelihood, the choice will be between Gordon and Rashford, and both will feel they have pushed their way to the front of Tuchel's thoughts in these two friendlies.
Kane's status as captain, talisman and main marksman is illustrated very simply by his all-time record of 79 goals in 114 England games.
And yet, at 32, he continues to add strings to his bow in a fashion that now makes him the complete player.
In Orlando, there was further evidence that Tuchel has effectively given Kane a roving commission to link, create and score β all tasks he performs superbly.
In the first half, there was even the sight of Kane picking the ball up in England's own penalty area as they played out from the back, linking comfortably with his defenders.
And then, as half-time approached, he produced a stunning pass with the inside of his right foot from a deep position, taking out four Costa Rica defenders to find Anthony Gordon, who thought he had won a penalty only for the decision to be overturned after a video assistant referee review.
Tuchel's willingness to allow Kane to roam freely, as he does for Bayern Munich, adds an intriguing layer to the German's strategy.
It is clear that Kane possesses the natural game intelligence - described as "uncoachable" by former England striker Chris Sutton β to not only create but also still arrive with perfect timing in attacking positions.
Kane's range of passing and vision enables him to find runners like Gordon or Saka, as well as Bellingham and Rogers when they make their trademark surges.
It may just give Tuchel and England an X-factor if they drive deep into the World Cup and have to unlock superior opposition.
No wonder Tuchel is reluctant to leave Kane out, even for a friendly, so central is he to his plans.
When Tuchel decided to leave Manchester United veteran Harry Maguire out of his World Cup squad, it placed his faith in John Stones even further under the microscope.
Manchester City's Stones was troubled by injury throughout last season and is now waiting to decide his next club after leaving Etihad Stadium, but his class and pedigree at the highest level has never been in question.
This is why Tuchel included him in this squad, and the head coach will have been delighted to see Stones get another 63 minutes under his belt against Costa Rica after playing 45 minutes against New Zealand.
If he is fully fit, as seems to be the case, then the temptation will be huge for Tuchel to start his most accomplished and experienced defender against Croatia.
Presumably, he would line up alongside Manchester City defender Marc Guehi - although Ezri Konsa's inclusion from the start on Wednesday points to an alternative option.
Guehi and Stones did, though, play 45 minutes together against New Zealand and know each other well both internationally and at club level.
Identifying the sturdiest pairing is another decision that could prove pivotal as England and Tuchel aim for a strong start to their campaign.

Zohran Mamdani has put the blame on James Dolan after the planned New York Knicks Game 4 watch party outside Madison Square Garden was cancelled.
The cancellation landed only hours before the Knicks faced the San Antonio Spurs, turning what was supposed to be another citywide Finals celebration into a public argument between City Hall and MSG.
For fans hoping to gather outside the Garden, the timing made the decision sting even more. Mamdani made clear that, from his side, the city had already signed off on the event.

Zohran Mamdani on X said Madison Square Garden had requested a permit for a smaller outdoor watch party and that the city approved the highest number within that request.
βMSG requested a permit for a watch party for 500-999 fans. We approved that permit for 999 fans,β Mamdani began.
He added, βMr. Dolan has now decided to cancel the watch party. I know this is breaking hearts across our city.β
The statement was a direct response to the idea that City Hall blocked the event. Mamdani instead framed Dolan as the person who pulled the plug after the permit had already been approved.
That made the cancellation another flashpoint in a Finals week that has already included Trump-related security, Game 3 violence, and disagreements over how fans should be allowed to gather around MSG.
The back-and-forth began after MSG pushed against the cityβs security restrictions for Game 4, with Dolan arguing that tight crowd limits and frozen zones around the Garden were killing the celebration.
City officials had reason to be cautious after Game 3, when crowds near watch-party areas became chaotic, 21 people were taken into custody, and several officers were injured.
The city then approved a controlled, ticketed event for 999 fans rather than a wide-open street gathering. Mamdani still tried to leave Knicks fans with a rallying message after the cancellation.
βBut if thereβs one thing Knicks fans donβt need permission for, itβs showing up for our team wherever we may be β no matter the block or the borough. Knicks in five,β the NYC Mayor concluded.
The watch party may be gone, but the dispute is not. Dolan says the city made celebration impossible, while Mamdani says MSG asked for a permit, got it, and then cancelled anyway.
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As each individual player was introduced during the starting lineup ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, one name drew more noise from the Madison Square Garden crowd than any other.
The loudest reaction wasn't the boisterous cheering for any of the Knicks stars, it was the torrential rain of boos aimed at Spurs center Victor Wembanyama.
Victor Wembanyama is introduced to the Madison Square Garden crowd before the game pic.twitter.com/umaBkYYNkJ
β SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) June 11, 2026
In Game 3 on Monday night, Wembanyama finally made his tremendous impact felt on this series, but not without drawing the ire of the New York faithful in the process.
For many fans, they'll remember that game not for Wembanyama's efforts to lead the Spurs to victory - scoring 32 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, dishing 6 assists, and dominating defensively with 3 blocks and 2 steals - but for his physical altercation with Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson during the first quarter.
Wembanyama was not assessed with a foul on the play, clearly a missed call by the officials. And the NBA decided not to give the Spurs center a flagrant foul upon review of the play on Tuesday.
Asked for his thoughts about the league not handing Wembanyama a retroactive Flagrant-1 foul, Knicks head coach Mike Brown said on Wednesday that the βleague is gonna do what theyβre gonna doβ and that βyou gotta live with it.β
βThey ainβt gonna listen to me, they ain't gonna listen to nobody else,β Brown said, adding that he gave his thoughts on the officiating in Game 3Β after the game, and, βyou just hope at the end of the day, everything is consistent on both ends throughout the whole game, thatβs it.
βIt is what it is.β
Brown said that he spoke with his team about those situations and, during the game, to the referees that, βStuff like that can cause a fight.βΒ
βObviously, they didnβt see it," he said, adding later, βIf it happens in the future, fingers crossed the officials see it and call it, but again, itβs out of my control. The officials are human; theyβre gonna miss stuff. You hope that they miss stuff for both teams, but theyβre gonna miss stuff.β
Following the Spurs' 115-111 victory to gain a toehold in the series, Brunson was short with his answer on the incident. "Whatever you saw is what you saw," the diminutive point guard, who scored 32 points of his own, said.
Reserve guard Jose Alvardo issued his own warning.
βI think thatβs not basketball,β Alvarado said Tuesday. βThatβs something that they gotta look at. But he got away with one. Thatβll be the last one.β
For his part, Wembanyama clearly has no qualms about becoming public enemy number one in New York City. He smiled as he answered questions about his newfound status as the Knicks' newest villain, but also paid homage to an unforgettable fellow foe from recent playoff history, chuckling as he remarked that he is "nowhere near Trae Young's level."
Ultimately, the outcome of this series will determine where the lanky French 22-year-old lands in the pantheon of all-time Knicks villains.
Boos for Victor Wembanyama in pregame warmups pic.twitter.com/c6ZdwXG4dV
β SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) June 11, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars' second-year cornerback Jabbar Muhammad continues to garner attention from the coaching staff.
Following Tuesday's minicamp practice, head coach Liam Coen praised Muhammad's play. Then on Wednesday, defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile did the same.
"I think he's improved a ton," Campanile said. "But just watching him, he's really been super detailed with his technique. I think that's one of the things that shows up. Very, very deliberate like in the way that he's practicing and I think that's created some takeaways for him and making some plays on the ball. He just always seems to be near the action right now. So he's really done a great job and improved a bunch this spring."
John Shipley of Jaguars on SI wrote that Muhammad had a "great practice" on Wednesday, with Shipley noting that Muhammad made "several" pass breakups, one of which came in the red zone. Muhammad also had an interception, his second of minicamp.
Strong ball production isn't new for Muhammad. During his final two seasons at Oregon, he recorded 22 pass breakups and three interceptions.
We know that the top of the Jaguars' cornerback depth chart sits Travis Hunter, Montaric Brown, Jourdan Lewis, and Jarrian Jones, but the next one to two roster spots are up for grabs.
Christian Braswell may be a favorite for one of those spots, but he isn't a roster lock, while Muhammad has positioned himself very well to make a roster push this summer.
Muhammad went undrafted in 2025 and spent last season on the Jaguars' practice squad.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars CB Jabbar Muhammad catching attention of coaching staff

The SEC announced game windows for six of the nine conference games for the Texas Longhorns on Wednesday following the 11 a.m. Central kickoff set for the SEC opener against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Sept. 26.
Mark your calendars, Longhorn Nation!
β Texas Football (@TexasFootball) June 10, 2026
Kickoff times and TV windows have been announced π€ pic.twitter.com/Ee700UxryZ
After the Cotton Bowl matchup during the afternoon, Texas hosts Florida on Oct. 17 for an early start with the network to be announced.
Back at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium the next week against Ole Miss, the Longhorns could have an afternoorn or evening kickoff against the Rebels.
The three-week homestand concludes with Mississippi State on the Forty Acres for a night game that will start between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Central.
On the road against Missouri to open November, Texas will have another early kickoff.
The long-awaited trip to Baton Rouge will pit Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian against his longtime friend Lane Kiffin and the Tigers for another flex start that will determine whether Texas plays in Death Valley at night or in a slightly less hostile afternoon environment.
Prior to the regular-season finale at Kyle Field against A&M set for 6:30 p.m. Central on ABC, Texas hosts Arkansas for the second straight year in an afternoon game.
Detroitβ The list of teams Dylan Larkin is agreeable to be dealt to is expanding.
Larkin, the Wings' embattled captain who asked to be traded last week, initially gave the Wings a three-team list he would waive his no-trade clause in an effort to expedite a deal.
But that list has now been lengthened according to Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic hockey columnist β and confirmed by The Detroit News by an NHL source familiar with the negotiations β as general manager Steve Yzerman and Pat Brisson, Yzerman's agent, attempt to coordinate a trade that satisfies both sides.
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LeBrun also brought up the possibility of a third team helping finalize a Larkin trade, which has always been an option.
Teams such as Florida, Minnesota, Dallas, Tampa, Vegas, Utah, Anaheim and Los Angeles are teams that could by on Larkin's list, as more teams express interest in acquiring the consistent 30-goal scorer.
Larkin, who'll turn 30 in July, has five years left on an eight-year contract worth $69.6 million, an annual salary cap hit of $8.7 million. He starred for the gold-medal winning Team USA at the Winter Olympics (and last year the 4-Nations Tournament) and has evolved into one of the best two-way centers in the NHL.
Larkin shocked the hockey world last week when news of his trade request leaked. The Waterford native, who starred collegiately at Michigan, spoke after the season about his desire to finally get the Wings into the playoffs, after yet again missing this past season.
But with the Wings having missed the playoffs 10 consecutive seasons, and Larkin around for all of them, and a fraying relationship over Yzerman over the past several years, Larkin's trade request became a bit more understandable.
The list of teams calling Yzerman, ultimately, will be long. A key question to all the trade talk is Yzerman's exact intentions.
Yzerman doesn't have to trade Larkin until the Wings receive a trade proposal they feel is fair and can help the team going forward. There is no timeline to get a deal done. The NHL Entry Draft is June 26-27, a weekend where trades are often discussed and completed.
Certainly something could be completed in the next several weeks, but it wouldn't be shocking to see Yzerman let the situation linger and let more of a frenzy develop, possibly into training camp or the start of the regular season.
That would be difficult for Larkin, who would face the prospect of reporting to training camp in mid-September, and games at Little Caesars Arena with an angry Wings' fan base β not to mention possibly disillusioned teammates.
Larkin's situation is, as expected, taking up most of the oxygen surrounding Wings' news heading into the Entry Draft. But the Wings are reportedly also gauging interest in goaltender Sebastian Cossa.
Cossa, 23, a former first-round draft pick, is out of minor-league options when next season begins. (Cossa either makes the NHL or needs to clear waivers to return to Grand Rapids).
With the Wings' goaltending depth in Grand Rapids (Trey Augustine, Michael Postava), and after Cossa's late season fade with the Griffins, the Wings appear willing to trade Cossa to recoup assets.
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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Dylan Larkin's list of teams growing for a trade, but Wings in no hurry
President Donald Trump was at Game 3.
Taylor Swift is said to be at Game 4.
They certainly aren't the only stars to love New York sports.
As the Knicks take it to Game 4 of the NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs, you might see an uptick in fans in the area donning orange and blue, joining in on the fun and supporting the New York team on this historic run.Β
Many loyal fans include celebrities, who go the extra mile every time, making appearances and cheering on their beloved Knicks wherever they goβΈΊeven if it means spending tens of thousands for tickets at Madison Square Garden.Β
So which A-listers can we almost guarantee to be courtside tonight?Β
The Academy Award nominated actor whose leading role in films like βDuneβ and βMarty Supremeβ make him loved by millions, yet the 30-year-oldβs true love seems to be the New York KnicksβΈ»even skipping the Met Gala for Game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Chalamet may even think himself to be on the team, posting a picture icing his legs after Game 2, captioned, βPpl underestimate the wear and tear on the body of a fan throughout the playoffs.β
The famous American director is nearly impossible to miss at a Knicks Game, often covered in head-to-toe orange and blue team merch and sporting his signature thick-rimmed (probably also orange and blue) glasses. After the Knicksβ narrow win against the Spurs in Game 2, Lee was seen riding in the streets of Brooklyn with his head out the sunroof in celebration, what some call βThe Pope treatmentβ of Knicks fans. If anyone will be at these final games, it will be Spike Lee.Β
Before Ben Stiller had the acclaim of being a household name in comedy as well as an Emmy-nominated director and producer for hit show βSeveranceβ, he was a Knicks fan dating back to his childhood. A prominent A-lister on the courtside, his admiration for the team runs deepβΈ»his X account is practically a Knicks fan page, even changing his X profile picture to a focused picture of player OG Anunoby during practice.Β
Although a native toΒ Los Angeles, reality star and businesswoman Kylie Jenner has been consistently maintaining a courtside seat at Madison Square Garden supporting the Knicks. Her relationship with die-hard Knicks fan Timothee Chalamet has been especially showcased at games over the season, where people often joke that Chalamet is a W.A.G, or wife and girlfriend of the team himself.Β
Knicks franchise icon Wat βClydeβ Frazier can be seen from a mile away in his sharp, uniquely patterned suits. The basketball legend helped lead the Knicks to victory in both the 1970 and 1973 NBA Championships, the last titles the New York City team won. Frazier told sports and culture outlet Andscape, βTheyβre going to need the National Guard in New York if they win. Theyβre going to light our city up.β
Fat Joeβs βLean Backβ can be heard frequently during games, and the singer himself can often be found courtside happily singing along to his iconic track. The Bronx-born musician is proud to represent his New York Knicks, being labeled one of the teamβs many A-list hype-men during games. Fat Joe told Kris Pursiainen of ClutchPoints on X, βI seen Hasidic Jews break dancing with Black kids. This is the greatest unification of the city since 9/11,β
The iconic comedian was recently seen wearing an orange Knicks sweatshirt and matching blue sweats at the premiere of his wife Jackieβs new film βOffice Romance,β showing people there is no occasion where he wouldnβt be proud to rep his team. The Brooklyn native is a celebrity staple at Madison Square Garden games, often attending with his family and even rocking Knicks gear at other sporting events outside of basketball.Β
New York comedian Tracy Morgan has been a devoted fan of the Knicks for years, often sitting in whatβs deemed βCelebrity rowβ at MSG games, sometimes with longtime β30 Rockβ collaborator and friend Tina Fey. The superfan recently partnered with Knicks legend Patrick Ewing to meet young fans of the Garden of Dreams Foundation at the TODAY PlazaβΈΊsuprising them with tickets to Games 3 and 4.Β
Even on her successful promotional run of βDevil Wears Prada 2β (which features a Karl Anthony Townes cameo)Β and the upcoming film βThe Odyssey,β actress Anne Hathaway still finds time to support the Knicks, attending games with her son when she can. Hathaway stated on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, βI want them to know that I know who they are and that theyβre gonna winβ¦Iβm trying to be like a gentle, loving, motherly fan."
The former tennis superstar was known for his hot-headed playing back in the day, transitioning to a sports commentator over the yearsβΈ»but with the French Open at a close, the 67-year-old is eager to head home to support the Knicks for Games 3 and 4. The holder of 17 Grand Slam titles shares a deep appreciation for the New York Team, claiming Josh Hart as his favorite player.Β
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: These 10 Knicks fans going crazy. Who are the most famous Knicks fans

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Fernando Tatis Jr. was facing a 2-1 count in the bottom of the ninth inning with the game tied 4-4. Chase Petty threw him a slider, and Tatis Jr. drove it toward left field.
Did he know right away?
βNo,β Tatis said immediately when asked.
Tatis Jr. started running toward first thinking, "You better get on second," but then noticed the Padres dugout going crazy. He looked toward the outfield and saw left fielder JJ Bleday had given up on the ball. It had cleared the fence for a walk-off home run to give the Padres the 5-4 victory.
As Tatis Jr. came down the line to touch home plate, he paused and danced his way home, surrounded by teammates who immediately hugged and celebrated with him.
βWe have been grinding together,β Tatis Jr. said. βAbout time we got a serious win, and doing that way. In that fashion, it's definitely special.β

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Jun 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebates with teammates after hitting a walk-off homerun against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park.
Tatis Jr.'s walk-off secured its first series victory since May 17 against the Seattle Mariners.
Has El NiΓ±o returned for good, or just for Wednesday?
Padres third baseman Manny Machado told reporters as they spoke with Tatis Jr. after the game, βitβs called trending.β Tatis Jr. laughed and replied, βthat too.β
Machado may not be wrong.
Over his last 15 games, Tatis Jr. is hitting .381 with two home runs. This could be a turning point for him.
βNo secret sauce,β Tatis said of his recent success. βA lot of hard work with the hitting coaches out there. I know it hasnβt been looking pretty, but we're sticking together as a group. We're finding a way, and thatβs what matters.β
His second home run of the season came at a crucial moment. The Padres entered Wednesday's game coming off a tough extra-inning loss to the Reds the night before.
βA little bit of belief,β Padres manager Craig Stammen said. βLike what I'm doing is right and what I've been doing is right, in that, yeah, βI am still Fernando Tatis Jrβ and he is. He can change a game at any moment, and he had some big hits today that helped us win the game.β
Looking back further, just a month ago these same Padres were in first place in the NL West and had just beaten the Dodgers 1-0. Since then, they have lost 14 games while winning only six but Wednesday's victory could be a turning point.
βIt was not easy, but we keep building that momentum,β Tatis Jr. said. βWe know we have it. We have been in tough places, and we're finding a way how to get out of this.β
Wednesday wasnβt entirely positive for the Padres. They found themselves in difficult situations throughout the game, and at one point it looked as though they might head into a nine-game road trip with another ugly loss.
The low-scoring offensive performances lately have not been sustainable, especially because they put pressure on the starting pitchers and relievers to be nearly perfect. Michael King wasnβt on Wednesday afternoon.
It was another rough outing for King, who allowed seven hits and three earned runs while striking out only three over 6 2/3 innings.
The Padres struck first. After a Tatis Jr. strikeout, Jackson Merrill singled to left field. Machado, who has faced scrutiny lately for his production at the plate, doubled to left, allowing Merrill to score all the way from first for a 1-0 lead.
Will Wagner then hit a blooper into center field that neither the infield nor outfield could reach. Machado got a late jump and tried to score from second rather than stopping at third, but Reds catcher PJ Higgins tagged him out at the plate.
Things got rough for King in the top of the fourth inning. King started by walking Bleday. After a Sal Stewart groundout, Spencer Steer hammered his 10th home run of the season to left field for a 2-1 Cincinnati lead.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Rodolfo DurΓ‘n got things going with a double to left field after Bryce Johnson struck out. The hit put a runner in scoring position, something the Padres have struggled to do lately. Tatis Jr. then singled to right field to bring DurΓ‘n home and tie the game at 2-2.
βHe's done a great job staying positive and smiling and being okay with failing sometimes, but I think his perseverance has showed here lately,β Stammen said.
The Padres starting pitcher nearly escaped the seventh inning unscathed, but with two outs, Bleday launched his second pitch of the at-bat over the right-field fence for his 11th home run of the season, giving Cincinnati a 3-2 lead.
King had allowed only four home runs through his first 10 starts this season. More recently, however, he has surrendered a home run in each of his last four starts, totaling six homers during that span.
βBad, but just another battle,β King said. βBad pitch to Steer for the homer, bad pitch to Bleday for the homer. We keep them off balance a little bit throughout the throughout the game, but still working. Weβll get there.β
Padres reliever Ron Marinaccio got the team out of the seventh inning but ran into trouble in the eighth. Reds third baseman Eugenio SuΓ‘rez took Marinaccioβs cutter deep to left field for a home run. SuΓ‘rezβs fifth homer of the season provided Cincinnati with what looked like valuable insurance at 4-2.
In the bottom of the eighth inning, the Padres offense finally showed some life. Merrill opened the inning with a double to left field and advanced to third on a Machado flyout. Gavin Sheets then doubled to bring Merrill home and cut the deficit to 4-3.

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Jun 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park.
Jase Bowen entered as a pinch-runner for Sheets, which proved to be a strategic move. Samad Taylor followed with a single to left field, bringing Bowen home to tie the game at 4-4.
Taylor has been a valuable call-up for the Padres. He is hitting .461 and has delivered multiple clutch hits and key defensive plays over the last four games.
βLike I was telling guys, Iβm just riding the high as long as I can,β Taylor said. βThat's it.β
After the game was tied, it was Tatis Jr. who delivered the final blow. If he can regain his 2024 form, he could help carry a Padres team that needs offensive production while players like Merrill and Machado continue working through their own struggles.
βHopefully we all start turning the right direction this offense,β Gavin Sheets said. βIt's been tough, it's been a struggle. It's been frustrating for all of us, but we're in it together.β
The Padres will have Thursday off before traveling to Baltimore for a three-game series against the Orioles beginning Friday, June 12, at 1:05 p.m. PT. Griffin Canning (0-4) is scheduled to take the mound.
The Falcons have signed receiver Drake London to a long-term deal. The new-money APY comes in at $35.27 million, putting him ahead of Justin Jefferson for third on the list of highest-paid receivers.
The details have arrived. Here are the full details of the Drake London deal, per a source with knowledge of the terms.
1. Signing bonus: $33.656 million.
2. 2026 base salary: $1.215 million, fully guaranteed.
3. 2027 option bonus: $16.49 million, fully guaranteed.
4. 2027 offseason workout bonus: $250,000, fully guaranteed (but must be earned).
5. 2027 base salary: $1.26 million, fully guaranteed.
6. 2028 option bonus: $34.445 million, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed as of the third day of the 2027 league year.
7. 2028 offseason workout bonus: $250,000, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed as of the third day of the 2027 league year (but must be earned).
8. 2028 base salary: $1.305 million, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed as of the third day of the 2027 league year.
9. 2029 option bonus: $29.615 million, guaranteed for injury at signing and fully guaranteed as of the third day of the 2028 league year.
10. 2029 offseason workout bonus: $250,000.
11. 2029 base salary: $2.635 million.
12. 2029 per-game roster bonus: $1 million total ($58,823 per game).
13. 2030 90-man roster bonus: $2 million, due on the third day of the 2030 league year.
14. 2030 option bonus: $23.1 million.
15. 2030 offseason workout bonus: $250,000.
16. 2030 base salary: $9.15 million.
17. 2030 per-game roster bonus: $1 million total ($58,823 per game).
The deal includes two separate escalators for 2029 and 2030.
In 2029, London's base salary will increase by $2.1 million if he has 225 catches or 3,000 receiving yards or 24 touchdowns from 2026 through 2028.
The 2030 base salary will increase by $900,000 with 300 catches or 4,000 receiving yards or 32 touchdowns from 2026 through 2029.
In 2029, the base salary increases by $1 million for each prior season from 2026 through 2028 of 110 catches or 1,200 receiving yards or 10 touchdowns or first-team All-Pro or second-team All-Pro or 80-percent playing time plus a Super Bowl win β with a maximum increase of $3 million.
In 2030, the base salary increases by $1 million for each prior season from 2026 through 2029 of 110 catches or 1,200 receiving yards or 10 touchdowns or first-team All-Pro or second-team All-Pro or 80-percent playing time plus a Super Bowl win β with a maximum increase of $3 million.
London had been under contract for 2026, at a fifth-year option of $16.82 million. He now has a five-year deal with a total base value of $157.88 million. The four new years, at $141.06 million, have a new-money average of $35.26 million.
With escalators, London can make another $9 million, pushing the new money to $150.06 million.
The first two years are fully guaranteed at signing, and the third year becomes fully guaranteed in year two, with another $11 million in full guarantees for year four, which vest in year three.
Given that London, in four seasons, has one 1,000-yard season and no Pro Bowls, it's a very good deal for a player on whom the new regime is clearly counting to do big things.

James Dolan fired back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani while also making his feelings on Donald Trump very clear after a tense NBA Finals stretch at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks owner has been at the center of several off-court storylines during New Yorkβs Finals run. Trumpβs Game 3 visit created boos, security issues, and political noise, while the cityβs watch-party rules added another layer of friction around the Garden.
Dolan did not sound interested in smoothing that over. Instead, he questioned Mamdaniβs Knicks credentials and defended the president he hosted during the series.

Tommy Beer shared James Dolanβs comments on Zohran Mamdani as the Madison Square Garden owner took aim at the mayor.
βHeβs not a Knicks fan,β Dolan said.
The remark came after tension between MSG and city officials over Game 4 watch-party plans. The city approved a smaller, ticketed setup after violence and arrests followed Game 3, but MSG officials pushed back against strict security measures.
That disagreement turned a fan celebration into another Dolan-versus-City Hall flashpoint. Mamdani had framed the Finals as a historic moment for New York, but Dolanβs response suggested he did not see the mayor as part of the true Knicks crowd.
Dolan was far warmer when the topic turned to Trump, who attended Game 3 after being invited by the Knicks owner and watched from a suite during the loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
βI think heβs a great guy. I love him,β Dolan stated.
Dolan also described hosting the president as a huge honor and defended Trump as a real Knicks fan. He even pushed back on claims that Trump fell asleep during the game, a storyline that spread after cameras showed him sitting inside the Garden.
Trumpβs appearance was met with a mixed reaction inside MSG, but the boos were loud enough to become one of the biggest stories of Game 3. His visit also brought heightened security and extra attention around an already emotional Finals night.
Dolanβs comments make clear where he stands. He rejected Mamdaniβs Knicks standing, embraced Trumpβs presence, and turned the ownerβs suite into another headline during New Yorkβs chase for a championship.
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Time windows for the remaining Florida football games of the 2026 season have been set.
The Florida Gators have early time windows (12-1 p.m.) set for their homecoming game against South Carolina (Oct. 10), matchup at Texas (Oct. 17) and home game against Vanderbilt (Nov. 21).
Florida's games at home against Ole Miss (Sept. 26), at Missouri (Oct. 3) and at home against Oklahoma (Nov. 7) can be flexed to either afternoon (3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.) or evening (6-8 p.m.) kickoffs.
UF's game at Kentucky (Nov. 14) is set for a night kickoff. The Florida-Georgia game, to be played this year at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta due to renovations at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, is set for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff and will air on ABC.
Florida is entering its first season under Jon Sumrall with renewed enthusiasm after finishing 4-8 in 2025. The Gators bring back 10 starters from 2025, including leading rusher Jadan Baugh (1,170 yards rushing, 8 rushing TDs, 2 receiving) and sophomore receiver Vernell Brown III (40 catches, 512 yards).
Sept. 5 β Florida Atlantic, SEC Network, 7:45 p.m.
Sept. 12 β Campbell, SEC Network+, 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 19 β at Auburn, ESPN, 7 p.m.
Sept. 26 β Ole Miss, TBD, Flex 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 3β at Missouri, TBD, Flex 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 10β South Carolina, TBD, Early 12-1 p.m.
Oct. 17β at Texas, TBD, Early 12-1 p.m.
Oct. 31β Georgia (Atlanta), ABC, 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 7β Oklahoma, TBD, Flex 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 14 β at Kentucky, TBD, night 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 21 β Vanderbilt, TBD, early 12-1 p.m.
Nov. 27 β at Florida State, ABC, 3:30 p.m.
Kevin Brockway is The Gainesville SunβsΒ FloridaΒ beat writer. Contact him at kbrockway@gannett.com. Follow him on X @KevinBrockwayG1.
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Florida football 2026 schedule time windows set
The Kansas City Chiefs just can't stop giving Patrick Mahomes more money, and in doing so they've broken a Dak Prescott streak of sorts. The way things are shaping up, the Hunt family must be counting their lucky stars. Not only did they draft a multi-MVP and Super Bowl winner, but no team with a star quarterback looked to surpass what Jerry Jones gave Prescott a few years ago.
The Chiefs and Majomes agreed to a reworked contract on Wednesday, making him once again the highest-paid player in NFL history. The new money, $504 million, and years, eight, of the deal add around $63 million for those seasons, clearing Prescott's $60 million which stood up for an unexpected period of time.
Record deal: The Chiefs are adding two years to Patrick Mahomesβ contract, tying him to Kansas City through the 2033 season at a value of $504.75 million, making it the first NFL deal valued at over a half-billion dollars, per @RapSheet and me.
β Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 10, 2026
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Mahomes originally signed a 10-year, $450 million deal in July of 2020. In September 2023, they reworked the pact to move $48 million into the next four seasons, guaranteeing $208 million and essentially giving him $52 million a season for the last four years. Now that has expired, and the sides have now worked out another massive pay raise.
Prescott signed his four-year, $240 million extension in September of 2024, clearing the then top-paid QB, Joe Burrow, by a whopping $5 million a year. Buffalo's Josh Allen, among other franchise QBs to ink extensions since Prescott, all landed at or below Burrow. It was basically the NFL owners making a referendum on the deal a cornered Jones got painted into.
It was the more-palatable cousin of the ridiculous deal the Cleveland Browns gave Deshaun Watson; no precedent was set.
Now, the rightful king of QBs has regained his perch atop the totem. Prior to Wednsday, Mahomes had technically slipped all the way down to 13th-highest paid QB.
Here's a review of the Top-10 current NFL Quarterback average salaries.
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Where Cowboys Prescott ranks in NFL QB salaries after Mahomes deal

Earlier this week, Real Madrid confirmed the departure of head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, whose exit had been taken for granted for a number of weeks. The 43-year-old took over from Xabi Alonso in January, but he failed to lead the club to any silverware, which meant that it was inevitable for him not to be offered a contract extension.
However, Arbeloa could be about to put the disappointment of failing to hold on to the Real Madrid job behind him, as heβs in contention to make an immediate return to the dugout. According to The Athletic, heβs held talks with Premier League club Fulham, who have a vacancy after Marco Silva left β interestingly, to join Benfica as the replacement for Jose Mourinho, who will be taking charge of Real Madrid from the summer onwards.
Arbeloaβs stock within the management circle has significant increased on the back of his spell as Real Madrid head coach β despite the fact that he failed to secure silverware. The opportunity to manage in the Premier League is likely to be one that appeals to him greatly, so if an offer came in for him to take charge at Craven Cottage, itβs one that he would surely jump at.
The Fulham job isnβt the only one Arbeloa has been linked with, as he was previously mentioned as a possible candidate to take over at Bayer Leverkusen. His name was removed from consideration in that case, but there is every chance that he manages to convince Fulham to take him on as their manager.
But even if they donβt, it seems inevitable that Arbeloa will make a swift return to management. There are a number of jobs across Europe that are available or could open up in the next few weeks, and he is sure to be attentive to any and all of those situations.
Nick Van Exel: Would you want to guard a [expletive] who can score every time in a post or would you want to guard a [expletive] who is going to sometime make a three-point shot on the perimeter? Who you going to want to guard? Zach Randolph: I'm want to guard the three-point shooter. Van Exel: Who you going to want to guard? Tony Allen: I'm going want to guard the three-point shooter. Van Exel: There it is. It's literally that simple. Cuz think about this. You ain't got a double the Joker. Shaq a they don't have to leave off of nobody if Shaq is guarding the Joker. All he got to do is lay contest. Sometimes he's gonna go in, sometimes it's not. But on that other end, Joker can't f*ck with Shaq and Joker is cold. Joker is cold. Donβt y'all get it twisted, Joker is cold. But Joker cannot guard Shaq in the post. Like it's that simple. Allen: You saying two fouls early fourth quarter. That's how it's going. Van Exel: It's that simple. You gonna have to double team and Shaq can do this to Joker. Is Joker going to make 100 percent of the threes? Allen: Well, but if he get hot, Van Exel: OK but in a seven-game series when I'm bam, bam, bam. Allen: Yeah. wear and tear. Van Exel: What's going to happen? Allen: Wear and tear. Yeah, you about that. Van Exel: Z-Bo, you done elbowed a bunch of [expletive] with your right elbow over the shoulder. What's going to happen? Randolph: They gonna give in. Van Exel: That's what I'm saying. So, how many of them threes he gonna be making? Okay. Just say if y'all win two games, game six, how what that jumper going to be looking like? Allen: Going to be a little flat. Going to be a little flat. Going to be a little flat, man. Going to be a little flat. Van Exel: Stop playing! But Joker is cold, but I just got to take Shaq cuz you got to double team the big dog. (β¦) When people say like I love Draymond Green. Draymond is somebody who people love to hate. You know what I'm saying? If heβs on your team, you love him, right? If you against him, you hate him. Great defender. Draymond, you can't guard Shaq. Draymond couldn't guard Shaq. Come on.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Nick Van Exel: Neither Nikola Jokic nor Draymond Green could guard Shaquille OβNeal
NBA Base: DeβAaron Fox on Victor Wembanyama: "This guy could be he could be an a**hole if he wanted it to be because of the talent that he has at such a young age. And heβs nowhere near that and heβs nowhere near his potential as well. So, I mean, heβs a better person than he is basketball player. And I think thatβs saying something because we know we all know how good he is as a basketball player. And heβs just selfless."
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: "This guy could be he could be an a**hole if he wanted β¦
Tom Petrini: Mitch on Keldon in Game 3: "I thought he played with really good energy. I thought he tried to rebound himself into the game and play good team defense, and that's what we need from him. We know he can score the basketball, and that will come with just minutes and opportunity, but his ability to rebound for us on both ends and be a strong team defender is what we need him to do."
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: "I thought he played with really good energy. I β¦
Tom Petrini: Mitch Johnson on getting to know Steph Castle: "A lot of times I think as coaches we ignorantly get a player and then it's like their book starts and there's so much history that you can learn about a player and a person before they get to you, and so when you look back at his time, whether it's being coached by Coach Hurley, whether that's how he's raised in his household by his mother and father, whether that's him playing off the ball and sacrificing maybe some of the on-ball opportunities that he's more than capable of at Connecticut to join a national championship team to then win another national championship, a McDonald's All-American in high school that played with the basketball. When you start peeling back the layers, the toughness is there, the discipline and the structure is there, the understanding the value of a role is there, and it's showed itself in so many different ways, and so then once you get that young man who, because you drafted him, and as a player, as a person, you then get to build your own rapport with them, but it is really helpful to understand what people and players go through before they get to you, because if you take the time to understand that, and them, I do think it sets you up to have a successful onboarding process, and kind of rhythm as you get to know them early on, and I give a lot of credit to Brian Wright and his staff for that."
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: When you start peeling back the layers, the toughness β¦
Tom Petrini: Mitch on Steph Castle: "He's found his rhythm because we've asked him to do every single thing that a player can be asked since he's been drafted. I know that goes back two years, not just this year, but he started, he's been brought off the bench. He's played on the ball, he's played off the ball, he's guarded primary ball creators, he's guarded bigger wings, and even some quote unquote bigger players or big guys. He's fearless, he's relentless. He probably doesn't get enough credit for his processing, and that's what allows him to do so much for us. He's in the middle of almost every single play, like Victor, and Victor, for good reason, gets discussed and gets a lot of discussion regarding that, but Steph is in just as many of the plays in terms of influencing them, and he's 21 years old, he's in his second year, and what he's doing in the Finals, I don't know, that's rare air, it's just really, really elite company, and what he's doing, and I think it gets overshadowed, and I talk about all the time, just because it's now starting to become, you expect him to do it.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: He's played on the ball, he's played off the ball, β¦
The last time Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson saw Myles Garrett, Garrett sacked him four times on Nov. 16, 2025. The Ravens outlasted Garrettβs Cleveland Browns, 23-16, but Garrett ensured Jackson did not enjoy the win.
Garrett broke the NFLβs all-time single-season sack record with 23 sacks last season and won his second AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. Jackson was on the other end of 5.5 of Garrettβs 23 sacks.
Nobody was happier than Jackson and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow when the Browns traded Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for star pass rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick last week.

At the Ravensβ mandatory minicamp Wednesday, Jackson was asked about his initial reaction to Garrett exiting the AFC North. βI was like, βYes!'β Jackson said, . βBut then we got the other guy from the Rams, [Verse]. Heβs good, too. Shouts out to him. Shouts out to Myles. Congratulations on that. But yes! Thatβs awesome!β
Nobody is Myles Garrett, but Verse has been a quarterbackβs worst nightmare in his own right in his two seasons since the Rams selected him in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He won the 2024 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, and heβs a two-time Pro Bowler.
The Browns drafted Garrett with the No. 1 overall pick in 2017. He departs Cleveland with 125.5 career sacks, the most in franchise history, and arrived is Los Angeles with an opportunity to win his first Super Bowl ring.
It was just under a week ago that a stunning report from NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman was released, in which he indicated Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade.Β
The reported request set off a flurry of reactions from across the Detroit sports scene as well as the rest of the NHL, especially after Larkin's alleged trade list including a mere three clubs.Β
So far, neither Larkin nor the Red Wings/GM Steve Yzerman has commented on the ongoing drama between the two sides. And just days later, a report surfaced that Larkin and Yzerman aren't in regular contact with one another, adding another layer of complexity to the already delicate situation.Β
But now, former Red Wings forward Darren McCarty, who won the Stanley Cup four times with the club during his career, is weighing in on the situation.Β
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"I automatically think about the guys who persevered, right? The guys in St. Louis, (Aleksander) Barkov in Florida," McCarty said via Woodward Sports. "That's a great example. Ovi (Alex Ovechkin). I don't understand. Obviously, he's got his reasons, but when you bring up the fact that they haven't talked in a year and there's contention and stuff like this, what do I always say? You're either in, or in the way. So you're definitely in the way."
Detroit Red Wings Legend Darren McCarty reacts to the Dylan Larkin trade request. pic.twitter.com/l9tRQCkrEY
β Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) June 9, 2026
McCarty concluded by saying he believes the situation will ultimately result in a better outcome for the Red Wings organization.Β
"We can put blame on this and that, but I don't want a guy, no matter if you're the top guy or the bottom guy, I don't want you here. This, I believe, will be one of the best things to happen to the Red Wings organization."
This is an extremely unusual situation in the history of the Red Wings, and there's no telling when the next domino is going to fall.Β
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) β The St. Joseph Goats exit Week 2 of the Arena League season with a 2-0 record after defeating the Ozark Lunkers 77-38.
Both teams entered the game undefeated, with the Goats beating the Arkansas Diamonds on the road and the Lunkers winning against the Eau Claire Axemen 48-32 at home.
The game started playing fairly evenly. The Lunkers scored 12 points in the first quarter while the Goats answered with 13. The tide of the game turned immediately in the second quarter, with the Goats adding 37 points and the Lunkers only adding 12. Ozark never recovered, only scoring 14 points in the second half of the game while St. Joseph added 27.
Goats quarterback Angelo Trujillo threw for 454 yards, eight touchdowns and only one interception. Lunkers quarterback Tirri Jones had 407 yards, 4 touchdowns and 1 interception. Trujillo sole interception was the only turnover for the Goats the entire game. Ozark lost the turnover battle with a total of 6, adding 2 fumbles on top of Trujilloβs 4 interceptions.
The St. Joseph Goats, now on a two game winning streak, will face The Iowa Woo at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, on the road in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Wooβs current record in 0-2 after losing to the Monroe Greenheads and Memphis Hound Dogs.
Ever since she arrived on the scene at Iowa, Caitlin Clark has been a box office attraction. Now three years in to her WNBA career, that fact hasn't changed.
Clark and the Indiana Fever have smashed WNBA viewership records over the past few years. Basketball fans have fallen in love with Indiana's young and talented squad, led by the former Hawkeye superstar. Even those who aren't Fever fans tune in to see the Clark show.
That was apparent once again in Indiana's most recent prime-time matchup.
Fever still running hot: Saturday's Indiana-NY among most-watched WNBA games since 2000: https://t.co/7YcHkQgxLo
β Sports Media Watch (@paulsen_smw) June 10, 2026
The Fever took on the New York Liberty Saturday night in a CBS prime-time showdown. Two teams with championship aspirations and superstars everywhere are usually a recipe for ratings success. The ratings for the game didn't just succeed: They thrived.
The Nielsen reports showed that the game averaged 2.56 million viewers, peaking at 3.02 million. It was the third-largest WNBA audience since 2000, trailing the Fever and Sky from last season (2.70 million) and the 2024 WNBA All-Star game (3.44 million). All three of those games involved Clark, showcasing her impact on the sports ratings year after year.
In that same Sports Media Watch article, writer Jon Lewis shared an incredible stat that continues to show Clark's star power. The 11 largest WNBA audiences since 2001 have all featured Clark in some capacity. Nine Fever games, the 2024 All-Star game, and the 2024 WNBA Draft make up that number.
As long as Clark and the Fever are lighting up the scoreboard, the WNBA's ratings for their games will continue to skyrocket. Indiana will be in action again on Thursday night against the Sky. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. CT on Amazon Prime Video.
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Alabama football has officially received the TV schedule for their 2026 SEC slate.
The Crimson Tide will face some of the top teams in all of college football throughout conference play this season. Alabamaβs first SEC contest of the season will be on the road at Kroger Field against Kentucky, followed by a matchup vs. South Carolina in Tuscaloosa two weeks later.
The TV schedule for the first three games of the season were previously announced on May 27, but the Tide now have designated time slot sfor each SEC matchup in 2026 following Wednesday's reveal.Β
Alabamaβs SEC home opener against the Gamecocks will be a night game, scheduled for kickoff between 5-7 p.m. CT. The Oct. 3 matchup against Mississippi State will kickoff between 11-11:45 a.m. CT, while Alabamaβs highly anticipated matchup vs. Georgia will begin between 5-7 p.m. CT.
The Tide will face Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville between either the 2:30-3:30 or 5-7 p.m. CT window. Alabama could find themselves playing two night contests in a row.Β
Alabama will then host the Texas A&M Aggies in Tuscaloosa in yet another flex window. That matchup could kick off between 2:30-3:30 and 5-7 p.m. CT on October 24. The Tide will also face LSU in either the late afternoon or night window, followed by a matchup against Vanderbilt on November 14 between 11-11:45 a.m. CT.
The Tide will conclude SEC play against Auburn, as the Iron Bowl is scheduled to begin between 2:30-3:30 or 5-7 p.m. CT.
Alabama will undoubtedly need to be at their best throughout the entirety of SEC play this season, and the Tide now find themselves with multiple prime time matchups in 2026.Β
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Arguably the world's biggest sporting event will have major Northern Colorado roots, somewhat literally.
While Colorado itself may not be hosting any 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, Centennial State grass will.
FIFA chose Platteville's Green Valley Turf sod company to provide the grass for World Cup pitches at the Atlanta, Houston and Dallas sites.
All three venues (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, NRG Stadium and Arlington's AT&T Stadium) have full-air retractable roofs. World Cup matches in those stadiums will be played fully indoors due to the summer heat.
That requires grass grown in a cooler climate to match the cooler indoor temperatures.
"It seems a little strange that the grass is coming all the way from Colorado, but those buildings will be climate-controlled at 70 degrees throughout the whole tournament, so they needed a cool-season grass which thrives in our environment thatβs near impossible to grow closer to where the venues are,β Green Valley Turf owner Joe Wilkins III told CNN.
The family-owned business that was founded in 1962 grows sod, turf and grasses, among other sod-related services, at its locations in Platteville and Littleton.
Green Valley Turf has experience in the sporting realm, working with the Denver Broncos, Denver Summit FC, the Colorado Rockies and the Kansas City Royals in past projects.
The grass for these World Cup venues was grown at the Platteville location and shipped off in May. Each pitch is 82,000 square feet and nearly 2 acres, requiring 24 semi-trucks to haul the grass to each venue.
Combined, the three sites with Colorado-grown grass will host nearly a quarter (24 out of 104) of the total 2026 World Cup matches.
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The grass is a proprietary mix of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial rye and was developed through a $5 million FIFA-funded research partnership between Michigan State University and the University of Tennessee.
So when you're watching the World Cup this summer, there's a good chance you'll be seeing the world's best soccer players kicking, running, sliding and scoring on turf grown under the Northern Colorado sun.
Chris Abshire covers high school and community sports for the Coloradoan.
This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: These 2026 FIFA World Cup grass pitches have their roots in Colorado

When Nelly Kordaβs testy, 2-foot-10-inch putt slid into the hole at Riviera Country Club on Sunday, she not only achieved a lifelong dream by winning the U.S. Womenβs Open but also delivered the LPGA the breakthrough moment it has needed.
Now comes the hard part.
Back in November, new LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler sat at the dais in Naples at the CME Group Tour Championship and fielded questions from reporters about his plan to elevate womenβs golf in the same way that the WNBA, NWSL and other womenβs sports have exploded in recent years. Kessler showed he had a vision and ways to get the wheels turning. A new T.V. deal arrived that week, putting every LPGA round on live T.V. and promising an enhanced broadcast. He brought in Aramco to sponsor a big-money event in Las Vegas, talked about reworking the schedule and moved the Chevron Championship to Memorial Park. The plan to grab and keep attention was clear.
Kessler didnβt have all the answers that week. And the biggest question concerned something he had no control over. It seemed unanswerable at the time, but it was clear it would eventually determine how successful his plan would be and the pace at which it would deliver results: Could the LPGA break through to a larger audience with depth and parity? Or would it need a star to transcend the game and reach a wider audience?
βNo silver bullets to creating stars,β Kessler said that week.
βYou have the best players, you have the most marketable players, and you have the ones who are actually willing to lean in and do the work. Itβs the handful of players at the center of that Venn diagram that we are going to invest our resources against in order to create global superstars and create that player and fan connection.β
That Kessler faced these questions the week after Caitlin Clark, who lit the fuse for the WNBAβs explosion, played in the pro-am for the Annika was purely coincidental but it was a sign of what the LPGA likely needed to achieve the growth it desires and the womenβs game deserves: a superstar who grabs eyeballs by winning, winning a lot and doing it in a way that demands attention.
The most likely candidate to do this was, of course, Nelly Korda; even her contemporaries noted how vital a resurgent Korda, who went winless in 2025, could be to the leagueβs popularity, especially in America. The depth and parity are great for the global health of womenβs golf. But for American fans and American television audiences, especially those who arenβt golf diehards, stars sell.
βAs a tour and even from a fan perspective, yes, itβs great to have somebody like Nelly that was so dominant last year,β Hall of Famer Lydia Ko said in November. βCatches a lot of attention, especially with her β in Nellyβs case, being an American player. That catches a lot of different attention. In the case of even if you donβt play golf, you know who Tiger Woods is. Like having that kind of a figure is, yes, very important.β
Seven months later, Nelly Korda has delivered on her part.
She snapped her winless drought with a 54-hole, weather-shortened win at the Tournament of Champions and then went 2-2-T2 before running away with the yearβs first major. She followed that with a win in Mexico, then arrived at the U.S. Womenβs Open, the womenβs gameβs marquee event, held at a world-renowned venue, and won when everyone expected her to and wanted her to.
She has now won the yearβs first two majors and should head into the KPMG PGA Championship at the end of the month with a world of hype surrounding her. A win at the Evian or the AIG Womenβs Open later this summer will give her the LPGAβs career Grand Slam (four out of five). If she wins both, sheβll be a Super Slam winner, or sheβll have what Ko and others call the real Grand Slam.
Nelly Korda winning the biggest prize in womenβs golf, the tournament she has long craved and seemed born to win, and doing so in dramatic fashion on a famed course is a moment for womenβs golf. Per NBC, Kordaβs U.S. Womenβs Open win had an average of 1.3 million viewers on Sunday, peaking at 2.2 million when her final putt narrowly lipped in. Thatβs the second-highest-rated U.S. Womenβs Open since Michelle Wieβs 2014 win at Pinehurst No. 2 (2 million). Only Allisen Corpuzβs win at Pebble Beach in 2023 (1.6 million) has had more average Sunday viewers.
Stars and venues are the LPGAβs ticket to the dance that has been the womenβs sports boom of the past few years. Nelly Korda is a superstar and has been for some time. She first reached World No. 1 status five years ago, has a gold medal, now has four majors and is two points away from the Hall of Fame. She should already be a star far outside the world of golf. That she hasnβt already reached the level of Clark, Aβja Wilson, Simone Biles and others speaks to the issues within the LPGA that predate Kessler and the new brain trust β ones they are trying to remedy.
Nelly Korda is a once-in-a-generation American talent, armed with a picture-perfect swing and a charismatic personality that is coming out more and more. Sheβs winning everything in sight right now and just had a monumental win on a course people know well.
Now itβs up to the LPGA to make the most of the opportunity Nelly Kordaβs world-beating golf has created. There should be a full-sell hype machine around Korda over the next few weeks in the lead-up to the KPMG and it should continue into the summer. Putting her on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, the second time she has joined this year, is the type of move thatβs needed to help introduce her to a larger, non-golf-centric audience that the LPGA is hunting.
Back in November, Kessler was adamant the LPGA didnβt want to put everything on one player or personality to push the game and league higher. βIf we are reliant on one person, whether itβs a star or a celebrity, to carry the weight of the Tour on their backs, I think weβve missed the boat,β Kessler said. βThereβs so much magic happening on the LPGA and we have to bring all of it to life.β
Thatβs a long-term, big-picture view thatβs reasonable and measured. The LPGA is indeed littered with great stories and talented, charismatic athletes like Charley Hull, Ko, Rose Zhang, and potential budding stars in Megha Ganne (who just turned pro) and amateurs Asterisk Talley and Kiara Romero. But as Ko noted, βeveryone knows Tiger Woods.β Just like everyone knows Caitlin Clark, Michael Jordan, and many others who have elevated their sport and brought new fans into the picture by being a gateway to it.
Nelly Korda can do the same as long as womenβs golf and the LPGA make the most of what her 2-foot, 10-inch putt delivered on Sunday.
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WASHINGTON βΒ Arman Tsarukyan might have some competition for his backup role at UFC Freedom 250.
Mauricio Ruffy, who competes against Michael Chandler in Sunday's event held at the White House, offered his services to be a backup for the Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje lightweight title unification bout. Although focused on Chandler (23-10 MMA, 2-5 UFC), Ruffy (13-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) plans to make championship weight, disregarding the one-pound allowance for non-title fights. Tsarukyan, the No. 1 contender at 155 pounds, is the official backup for the fight, and now Ruffy wants in, too.
"I'm 100 percent dedicated to this, and I'll be ready to fight for a championship," Ruffy said in Portuguese at UFC Freedom 250 media day. "The talks that I've had with the UFC, and the team has had with the UFC, has lead us to believe from recent conversations, and I'm just going to say to you guys right now that on Saturday, I'm making championship weight. In case the UFC needs me and something happens, I'll be making championship weight. I'm, of course, 100 percent focused and ready to go for my fight, but if need be, I'll be ready on championship weight on Saturday. So if something happens, I'll be ready to fight for a title."
Should his backup services not be needed, Ruffy will have to dial back in his fight against Chandler. Many are curious to see how Ruffy's wrestling and grappling defense will fare against Chandler, who's capable of offensively grappling. Ruffy's lone loss came against Benoit Saint Denis last September when he was outgrappled and eventually submitted.
"I'm an athlete, and all of us are looking to want to develop," Ruffy said. "I'm somebody who's been looking to improve and get better and evolve as a fighter and always bring new things. I've trained very hard for this, and that's what I've been able to do. I've looked for that, and I've been able to do that. The plan that Fiziev had was the same, and I was able to stifle him and perform. When you saw something like that, I was able to perform against it already."
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC White House: Mauricio Ruffy offers backup services title fight

A live sports production is full of split-second decisions about how best to communicate whatβs happening within the game to a viewer at home, and there are many tools at a producerβs disposal to accomplish that goal.
Within the last 10-15 years, the rules analyst has become one of the tools in that tool belt. Typically a former official themselves, rules analysts are often called upon to clarify controversial calls throughout the course of a broadcast.
Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs had plenty of controversial calls, so many that Knicks head coach Mike Brown couldnβt contain himself in his postgame press conference, yet ESPN opted to keep its rules analyst Steve Javie on the sidelines.
According to a report by Mike Mazzeo in Sports Business Journal, not bringing Javie in during those key moments came down to good old-fashioned split-second decision making in the truck. Per Mazzeo, βA source said decisions are made in the moment about when, or whether, to bring Javie into the broadcast, and the production team decided to lean on the color analysts for rules analysis in Game 3. However, Javie was available and is based at the NBA Replay Center in Secaucus, N.J.β
Among the controversial calls in Game 3 was a shove from Spurs star Victor Wembanyama on Knicks guard Jalen Brunson that went unnoticed by officials. ESPN game analyst Richard Jefferson said on the broadcast the no-call βshould be a flagrant-1,β but Javie was never called upon to weigh in. Similarly, ESPN decided not to give Javie the tap during a review which resulted in Brunson being assessed a flagrant for a βreckless closeoutβ on the Spursβ Julian Champagnie.
Given the attention placed on the officiating throughout the game, itβs a bit surprising ESPN opted not to include Javie at some point. But in reality, Jefferson and his analyst partner Tim Legler did a reasonable job explaining what was happening themselves. Perhaps ESPN is reserving Javie for calls that are particularly confusing.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) β The University of Kentucky football has announced Wednesday times for the upcoming football season; some game times are subject to change, and all times are Eastern time.
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Who is Avery Wilson? Meet Knicks' national anthem singer who has become team's 'good luck charm' in playoffs originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Just about everything possible has been credited with fueling the Knicks' improbable win streak, including Karl-Anthony Towns' "The Devil Wears Prada 2" cameo. To some, the national anthem is at the heart of New York's playoff success.
The Knicks don't traditionally bring back the same national anthem singer every night, instead choosing to rotate through singers, but they have kept coming back to former "The Voice" contestant Avery Wilson throughout the playoffs.
New York is 6-0 when Wilson sings the national anthem, and their only home loss in the playoffs happened to come when a scheduling conflict prevented him from performing before a game against the Hawks.
Here's what you need to know about Wilson and why he might be the Knicks' good luck charm.
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Wilson, a contestant on "The Voice" seasons three and eight, is an R&B singer and actor on Broadway. He played Scarecrow in "The Wiz" on Broadway, earning a Grammy nomination for the performance.
After he was asked to perform the national anthem before the Knicks' playoff opener in April, Wilson left an impression on MSG Sports chief operating officer Jamaal Lesane and earned an invitation back.
"He closed his eyes and felt emotional hearing me sing," Wilson told the New York Daily News.
The Connecticut-born singer wasn't able to return for Game 2 due to a scheduling conflict, but he did make it back for Game 5 as well as each of the Knicks' home games against the 76ers and Cavaliers. New York is 6-0 when he performs the anthem.Β
"They refer to me as a good-luck charm," Wilson told the Daily News.
While all of the celebrities will be out for the Knicks' NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks don't see any need to go bigger than what's worked so far, putting Wilson squarely in the spotlight as millions watch at home.
MORE:Β Where Knicks winning streak ranks in NBA history
Wilson appeared on the Billboard Hot R&B chart with his 2015 single "If I Have To" and appeared on the charts again in 2024 with singleΒ "Kiss The Sky."
Wilson moved into acting in 2024, when he was cast as Scarecrow in "The Wiz" on Broadway.Β
Before he earned the role, a Broadway career hadn't been on Wilson's radar for long.
"I don't know all of the history of Broadway and all the shows, but I did frequent a couple shows a little while ago, maybe two or three years ago, and I was like, 'I want to do that,' Wilson told People Magazine in 2024.
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It isn't clear whether Wilson is a Knicks fan, but he is from nearby Connecticut and has talked excitedly about the team's success in games when he performs the national anthem.
If Wilson wasn't a Knicks fan before, he might not have a choice now with the way he has become such a staple of New York's historic playoff run.

Is Taylor Swift at the NBA Finals? Live updates on Travis Kelce's girlfriend's Knicks vs. Spurs Game 4 appearance originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Exit Donald Trump, enter Taylor Swift.
After the President of the United States attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, the star of the night could be perhaps the most famous woman in America.
Swift, who attended an Eastern Conference Finals game between the Knicks and Cavaliers in Cleveland, is rumored to be planning an appearance at the NBA Finals, where celebrities have been easy to spot as the Knicks chase their first championship in 53 years.
Here's what you need to know about Swift's whereabouts at Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
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8:30 p.m.Β β Swift is listed on the Knicks' celebrity row list for Game 4, and she will be seated next to Este Haim and Alana Haim of the band "HAIM."Β
Knicks celebrity list for Game 4 includes Rainn Wilson, Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld and Kevin Jonas along with the Celebrity Row usuals such as Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan. pic.twitter.com/aWOddGO5qN
β Alex Schiffer (@Alex__Schiffer) June 11, 2026
Swift is planning to attend Game 4 at Madison Square Garden, according to Page Six.
While it's unclear whether Swift will be courtside or in a suite, she is expected to be watching the game "with friends," the outlet reported.
While no reports have definitively ruled out Travis Kelce from being part of Swift's contingent, the Chiefs' mandatory minicamp makes an appearance unlikely. Kelce is also a Cavaliers fan, so he doesn't have a dog in the fight in these NBA Finals.
Reports have indicated Swift and Kelce might be planning to hold their wedding at Madison Square Garden in July, so Swift could use the opportunity to scout out the venue some more.
Swift has a residence in New York and is reportedly a Knicks fan. With the NBA Finals the hottest ticket in sports right now and the series not necessarily guaranteed to return for another game at Madison Square Garden, Swift is taking advantage of the opportunity to be at what has become a massive gathering of celebrities.Β
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This section will be updated.
Swift is expected to attend Game 4 "with friends," according to Page Six, but the identity of those friends wasn't immediately clear. Kelce, who is at Chiefs minicamp, doesn't appear likely to attend.
According to the Knicks' celebrity list, Este Haim and Alana Haim of the band "HAIM" are set to sit with Swift.
Swift is a "huge fan" of the Knicks, according to Page Six, "and really wants to be there to support them."
While Swift didn't grow up in New York and is a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles over in the NFL, that Philadelphia fandom evidently didn't cross over to basketballΒ β nor did her fiance's NBA fandom, as Kelce is a Cavaliers fan.
Kelce said after he and Swift attended the Eastern Conference Finals that he wasn't trying to make her a Cleveland sports fan. With Swift's roots now planted in New York, she appears to be swept up in the Knicks craze that has the entire city buzzing.
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Swift is originally from the Philadelphia area, as she was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, about 60 miles northwest of the city. Swift and her family relocated to Tennessee when she was about 14, and her music career skyrocketed while she was in the Nashville area.
Today, Swift has a residence in New York and spends a significant amount of her rare downtime in the city. She may be a lifelong Eagles fan, but the Knicks seem to have her heart in the NBA.

Did Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit publish an open letter calling on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign amid growing controversy surrounding U.S. immigration policies? No, that's not true: The claim appeared in social media posts and news articles just a day before the start of the World Cup. Gullit posted a denial on his X account, saying he wanted to "make it very clear that these are not my words and I'm not affiliated with anything related to these quotes."
The claim appeared in numerous social media posts and also in an article (archived here) published by China's official news agency Xinhua on June 10, 2026, under the title "Dutch legend Ruud Gullit calls on FIFA president to resign over World Cup immigration chaos." It opened:
NEW YORK, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit published an open letter on Wednesday, a day before the start of the World Cup, calling on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign amid growing controversy surrounding U.S. immigration policies.
Recent days have seen a series of incidents involving teams and officials traveling to the tournament, with Iran's national team forced to move its training camp to Mexico and several support staff denied visas. Somali referee Omar Artan was reportedly refused entry into the United States, Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein was held for seven hours at Chicago airport, and team photographer Talah Salah was denied entry to the country.
This is what the top section of the article looked like at the time of writing:

The article continued:
The Senegal and Uzbekistan squads were also subjected to extensive searches upon arrival in the United States, while uncertainty remains over whether fans and journalists from countries affected by U.S. travel bans will be able to attend the tournament.
'I have stayed quiet for a long time because I wanted to judge this World Cup on football matters. But the deeper we get into the preparations, the more it becomes clear that football is no longer the main story. For that reason, I believe Gianni Infantino should seriously consider stepping down as FIFA President,' wrote Gullit, who earned 66 caps for the Netherlands and is widely regarded as one of the game's greatest players.
'A World Cup should unite people. Instead, this tournament is becoming a symbol of division, political disputes, travel restrictions, and administrative failures.'
'We are hearing reports that Iranian supporters have had their ticket allocations withdrawn. We have seen the case of Somali referee Omar Artan, selected by FIFA on merit to officiate at the highest level, yet reportedly denied entry into the host country. These are not minor issues. They strike at the heart of what the World Cup is supposed to represent,' he continued.
Gullit said FIFA could not speak about football as a universal game 'while qualified supporters, officials, and participants face barriers that appear unrelated to football itself.'
'The organisation's first responsibility is to protect the integrity and accessibility of the competition,' he insisted.
He then launched a direct criticism of Infantino. 'Leadership is not about appearing in photographs with politicians or celebrating commercial success. Leadership is about taking responsibility when things go wrong. That is why I believe Mr Infantino must ask himself whether he is still the right person to lead world football.'
'The football world deserves answers, accountability, and leadership. If those cannot be provided under the current administration, then perhaps the time has come for new leadership at FIFA,' he added.
Gullit concluded by saying the World Cup 'belongs to the world, not to governments, political interests, or football administrators. It belongs to the players, the referees, and the supporters.'
Gullit replied (archived here) to one X post that repeated the claim with a denial and a demand that the post be deleted, which it was.
I want to make it very clear that these are not my words and I'm not affiliated with anything related to these quotes. The fact that you can, without verifying, attribute a quote like this to someone, shocks me.
These are not my words and I'm distancing myself from this publication. Please remove this post.

Lead Stories also reached out via email to Gullit's spokesperson, but no response was received by the time of writing. We will update this article when it is received.
Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce believes the San Antonio Spurs would have a much better chance to even the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks if they made a significant lineup change.
βThe Truthβ spoke with his former Boston Celtics teammate, Kevin Garnett, on their recent βTicket & the Truthβ podcast about the Knicks-Spurs matchup after San Antonio won its first game of the series. According to Pierce, Dylan Harper should be in the starting lineup.
βIf Iβm San Antonio, Iβm bringing Fox off the bench. Iβve had enough. Dylan Harper is playing too good, but on the flipside, Harper is good coming off the bench,β Pierce said, adding that DeβAaron Fox is βsinglehandedly keeping the Knicks in the gameβ due to his recent performances on the court.
βHe gotta make shots. I look at Fox as a scorer, bro. He is not hitting shots,β the Celtics legend said. βFox has always been known as a scorer. Heβs getting good looks, too. Itβs not like they doing anything in the scouting report to limit Fox β¦ Heβs just not making shots.β
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Garnett argued that itβs a credit to the Knicks playing good defense on him, but Pierce seemed to disagree, believing the Spurs might be running away with the series if Fox came off the bench.
Interestingly, Fox had a strong shooting and scoring performance in Game 2 of the series, which was a one-point loss in San Antonio. He shot 66.7 percent, making 8 of 12 field goals, including both 3-pointers he attempted, to finish with 20 points. Game 1 and Game 3 were much different stories, though.
He shot 23.1 percent in Game 1 and 28.6 percent in Game 3, finishing with seven and 12 points, respectively. Game 1 was a 10-point loss, while Game 3 was a Spursβ four-point win, their first victory of the series.
Itβs also worth noting that Fox, the veteran of this Spurs team, was dealing with an injury previously in his teamβs playoffs run. Harper started in multiple games when Fox was unable to play or start, and performed admirably.
Still, Foxβs veteran experience likely outweighs the talented Harperβs youthful inexperience, and may be the reason Mitch Johnson prefers one player starting over the other.
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In a Mount Carmel lineup featuring four high-major Division I recruits, it can be easy to overlook Logan Fernandez.
Fernandez, a senior outfielder, is a Triton commit. Compared to some of his teammates, he does not have the most imposing physical presence. But heβs the Caravanβs No. 3 hitter for a reason.
And heβs used to being underestimated.
βIβm just a kid from the city,β Fernandez said. βIβve always been like that. Iβve always been surrounded by kids who have a little more of a spotlight than me. Iβve never let that faze me.
βI just go out there and play ball.β
Fernandez has been a consistent star for the Caravan (30-10), who are set to take on Libertyville (29-10-1) at 7 p.m. Friday in a Class 4A state semifinal at Slammers Stadium in Joliet.
He ranks third on the team in batting average at .385 and RBIs with 39 and is fourth in runs with 33. He also has hit seven doubles and two homers.
βIβm just keeping it simple,β Fernandez said. βItβs sticking with what works and trying not to think too much. I feel like people get caught up in their own heads and I just try to go play in dummy mode. Not thinking about it.β
A prime example of what can happen when opponents underestimate Fernandez occurred Monday in Mount Carmelβs 6-3 eight-inning win over Sandburg in the Crestwood Supersectional.
With a runner on second and two outs in the fifth, Sandburg elected to intentionally walk Illinois recruit Joey Ireland to get to Fernandez.
Fernandez responded by ripping a two-run double down the left field line. That gave Mount Carmel a 3-0 lead before the Eagles rallied late to force extra innings.
βI took that as disrespect, you know?β Fernandez said. βI didnβt like it. Itβs kind of hard to intentionally walk anybody on our team the way our lineup is. One through nine, weβre all hitters and everybody can get it done.β
Mount Carmel coach Brian Hurry always has faith that Fernandez will do the job.
βLogan has been such a great hitter for us,β Hurry said. βHeβs so steady and consistent and he has come through for us so many times.β
Fernandez actually started high school at Jones before transferring to Mount Carmel after his freshman year.
βI played travel ball with some of the Mount Carmel guys and I knew how good of a team they had and I was excited to be a part of it,β Fernandez said. βNow itβs like I never transferred in. It feels like Iβve been here the whole time.β
Fernandez and several other members of the senior-laden Caravan were on varsity as sophomores in 2024 when they lost to eventual 4A state champion Providence in a supersectional.
Now, they have brought the program back to state for the first time since 2015.
βIt really showed that over the last two years, the boys got better,β Fernandez said. βWeβre all better. Weβre all seniors. This was the expected outcome for us this time.β
Mount Carmel was seeded fourth in the Brother Rice Sectional and had to knock out highly touted St. Laurence and the host Crusaders just to get to the supersectional before the wild, long night against Sandburg.
Senior pitcher Jake Matise, a Lewis recruit, knows itβs been quite a ride.
βItβs draining but we have two more to win,β Matise said. βWeβre going to put everything we have into these last two games to win state.β
Fernandez, for one, is ready to play his part.
βI love this team and all these guys and it means everything to get to state with them,β he said. βWe know how good of a team we have and we just need to keep doing what weβve been doing.β

Philadelphia Eagles star named dark horse NFL MVP candidate for 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
A Philadelphia Eagles player hasn't won the NFL MVP award in a very long time
The last time an Eagle won the league's most prestigious individual award was when Norm VanΒ Brocklin claimed the hardware in 1960. But, perhaps that will change next season.Β
Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts was recently named a dark horse MVP candidate for the 2026 season by Dan Parr of NFL.com.Β
Parr thinks that Philadelphia's new-look offense under offensive coordinator Sean Mannion will provide Hurts with a perfect bounce-back opportunity after an underwhelming '25 campaign.Β
From Parr:Β
Hurts is getting something of a fresh start in 2026, with former NFL QB Sean Mannion replacing Kevin Patullo as offensive coordinator after Patulloβs rough lone season as the play-caller. ... The receiving corps has a much different look, with Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks and first-round pick Makai Lemon arriving this offseason.
Second-round selection Eli Stowers gives the offense a freak athlete at tight end. The offensive line remains one of the leagueβs best. ...Β The ingredients are there for Hurts to roar back on a contending team. Heβll have to be much better than the version of him we saw for much of last season, though, in an offense that will have him lining up under center more often.
Hurts is no stranger to MVP consideration. He was runner-up for the award in 2022, though he was ultimately edged out by Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.Β
Hurts failed to finish in the top 10 in voting in the three seasons since, but he's clearly capable of putting up MVP-caliber numbers and he certainly impacts winning as much as anybody in the league.
If Philadelphia's offense clicks under Mannion and the team continues to win like it has since Hurts took over as a starter, he could absolutely garner some award consideration.Β
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Fernando Tatis Jr. was in a slump. Home runs were tough to come by.
As of nearly two weeks ago, Tatis finally ended his home run drought and got his first of the season against the Washington Nationals on May 30.
Fast forward to June 10 where the San Diego Padres' big-time slugger just dropped off a walk-off bomb against the Cincinnatti Reds.
FERNANDO TATIS JR. WALK-OFF HOME RUN π€ pic.twitter.com/LFc2Lm4vQG
β MLB (@MLB) June 10, 2026
The Padres trailed 4-2 going into the bottom eighth inning where Jackson Merrill got things going with a double to left field. Merrill scored after Gavin Sheets hit a double at right field, giving him an RBI. Jase Bowen went in as pinch runner for Sheets. Bowen scored after a single from Samad Taylor allowed him to cross home.
The score was 4-4 going into the ninth inning. And with two outs on the board, Tatis took a swing of his bat, ate the pitch and left no crumbs in a walk-off fashion as his teammates embraced him and the victory at home plate.
The Padres won, 5-4.
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El NiΓ±o estΓ‘ calentando.
Take a glance at his batting stats alone, Tatis has looked a bit unfamiliar early in the season, but he's finding his way back. The 27-year-old has a .281 batting average and .695 OPS in 2026. He's hit two homers and is responsible for 21 RBIs.
His two homers have come in the last week, and compared to how he started the season, that's a massive improvement and a sign that good things are to come for Tatis and the Padres.
Tatis Jr. hasn't looked like the guy we remember from his breakout 2021 season. It's been that way for a couple of seasons.
It's no knock on his play. It's been solid. Consistently average, or just above. He finished 2025 with 594 plate appearances through 155 games, registering 159 hits, 25 home runs, 71 RBIs and 129 strikeouts with an .814 OPS.
He appeared in fewer games in 2024, suiting up for 102 games where Tatis Jr. saw the plate 398 times. He suffered a right quad injury that limited his games. He still batted .276 with an .833 OPS while launching 21 home runs.
However, Tatis Jr. hasn't put together a season like the 2021 season, where he was the NL home run leader with 42. His offensive numbers included a .282 batting average, .364 on-base percentage, and .611 slugging percentage with 97 RBIs and 25 stolen bases. He was third in NL MVP behind Bryce Harper and Juan Soto.
He missed the 2022 season with a broken wrist and an 80-game league suspension for testing positive for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance Tatis said he used to treat ringworm. It caused questions about his career in 2021.
In his MLB debut in 2019, Tatis finished the season hitting .317/.379/.590 with 22 home runs, 61 runs, and 106 hits, appearing in 84 games. He finished third in NL Rookie of the Year behind Pete Alonso and Mike Soroka. Following his rookie season, he batted .277/.366/.571 with 17 home runs and 45 RBIs in 2020.
When he returned in 2023, following the suspension and return from injury, Tatis won a Gold Glove Award after moving to right field. As for his batting stats, they weren't the astonishing numbers from 2021, but they still weren't shabby. Tatis batted .257/.322/.449 with 25 home runs and 78 runs batted in in 141 major league games.
One thing's for sure, two for certain.
Does one breakout year still cause for questioning years later? Maybe. However, based on other years that Tatis Jr. has put together, he's more than capable of turning around his 2026 season.
His walk-off home run happening a little over a week after his first homer of the season is the indicator.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. hits walk-off home run: Is he back?

The U.S. Menβs National Team will face Paraguay on Friday, June 12 in its opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026β’. The contest represents the USMNTβs first FIFA World Cup match on home soil since a narrow 1-0 loss in the Round of 16 against eventual 1994 FIFA World Cup champions Brazil at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on July 4, 1994.
Hereβs everything you need to know about Paraguay before they face the USMNT.
The United States will open its FIFA World Cup 2026β’ campaign against CONMEBOL side Paraguay on Friday, June 12 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. The match will be carried live on FOX and Telemundo.
The USMNT maintains a 5W-2L-2D record against Paraguay in a series dating back to the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930. In the United Statesβ second group stage match of the tournament, Bert Patenaude made history by scoring the first hat trick at the FIFA World Cup, lifting the USMNT to a 3-0 victory. The pair did not meet again until a scoreless draw in St. Louis, Mo. in 1997, later matching up again in a 2-2 draw in San Diego, Calif. The USAβs first loss against Paraguay came in the form of a 3-1 loss in Venezuela at the 2007 Copa AmΓ©rica.
The USA is riding a three-match winning streak against Paraguay, most recently defeating the side in a fiery affair in Chester, Pa. on Nov. 16, 2025. Midfielder Gio Reyna and striker Folarin Balogun β two players on Mauricio Pochettinoβs current roster β scored on either side of halftime amid a five-match unbeaten streak for the USMNT against World Cup-bound and top 40-ranked nations.
Paraguay is currently ranked 41st in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Menβs World Rankings.Β
Paraguay has prepared for its first FIFA World Cup appearance since 2010 by facing five quality opponents hailing from four different confederations. Following its 2-1 loss against the United States last November, Paraguay pulled a shock upset against Mexico in San Antonio, Texas to round out the year. In 2026, La Albirroja defeated Greece in Piraeus, Greece, fell to Morrocco 2-1 in Lens, France, and thumped Nicaragua 4-0 in AsunciΓ³n to close out their World Cup preparations.
Paraguay is led by 63-year-old Argentine Gustavo Alfaro. Alfaroβwho transitioned to coaching AtlΓ©tico de Rafaela in 1992 after a four-year playing career with the clubβhas coached several clubs and national teams across the globe. Alfaro spent the majority of his career coaching Arsenal de SarandΓ, leading the Argentine side to victory in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana (2007), Primera DivisiΓ³n (2012 Clausura) and Copa Argentina (2012-13). In addition to coaching Boca Juniors (2018-20), San Lorenzo de Almagro (2005) and Rosario Central (2008-09), Alfaro has coached two additional national teams: Ecuador (2020-23) and Costa Rica (2023-24), guiding the former during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Paraguay is led by a youthful collection of talented midfielders: 22-year-old Julio Enciso of RC Strasbourg Alsace, 23-year-old Diego GΓ³mez of Brighton & Hove Albion FC and 24-year-old MaurΓcio of SE Palmeiras. During the 25/26 club campaign, the trio totaled a combined 26 goals and 12 assists across all competitions. Of note, Enciso exited Paraguayβs last match against Nicaragua with an injuryβhis status for Fridayβs match is unclear.
Four players from Paraguayβs 26-man roster currently play in Major League Soccer (MLS): Miguel AlmirΓ³n (Atlanta United FC), AndrΓ©s Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Braian Ojeda (Orlando City SC), and MatΓas Galarza (Atlanta United FC). Cubas currently plays alongside USMNT midfielder Sebastian Berhalter in Vancouver; the pair have shared the pitch 104 times across all competitions for the βCaps and won the Canadian Championship on three occasions (2022-24).
Some were surprised when quarterback Mac Jones made it known he wanted to stay with the San Francisco 49ers next season instead of being traded to another place where he could probably start (and make more money).
But 49ers tight end George Kittle wasnβt one of them.
During an appearance on FanDuel TVβs βUp & Adamsβ on Wednesday, Kittle gave a glowing review of Jones and his decision to stay in San Francisco knowing he would be relegated to Brock Purdyβs backup.

βHeβs a juice guy, heβs got all the energy in the world, and he loves life,β Kittle said. ββ¦ Thereβs usually one or two guys that the team loves β itβs not usually a quarterback β but thatβs Mac Jones. He goes everywhere with the boys. You invite him to do anything, heβs there.
ββ¦ Heβs always down to hang out with the boys and just support [us], so when you have a quarterback like that, who also works his tail off, does everything he can to play at a high level for the guys, played last year and won four or five games for us β was the only reason we made the playoffs β so the fact that you have a guy like that, wants to stay and be on the team, and heβs a glue guy, I have nothing but green flags to say about Mac Jones. And heβs a 10 out of 10.β
It didnβt take long for what Kittle said about him to make his way back to Jones, who appreciated the complements and sent a message back his tight endβs way.
thanks Georgie . send me your venmo, iβll get you that PR consultant retainer fee sent over shortly. πππ #GlueGuyhttps://t.co/KoZ6rFQjvu
β Mac Jones (@MacJones_10) June 10, 2026
βThanks Georgie. Send me your Venmo, Iβll get you that PR consultant retainer fee sent over shortly. πππ #GlueGuy,β Jones responded on X.
Jones signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the 49ers last offseason to be Purdyβs backup. He started eight games in relief of Purdy, winning five of them while throwing for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions with a career-high 97.4 passer rating.
Jonesβ performance had everyone buzzing that heβd done enough to resurrect his career and earn a starting job somewhere else.
The 49ers even reportedly had trade offers for Jones (some analysts believed they couldβve got at least a second-round pick for him), but the former first-round pick wanted to stay put.
The Knicks watch party set for outside Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night has been canceled, but parties will go on at Wollman Rink and Brooklyn Bowl.
The New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs for Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.
Just before 5 p.m., the Knicks announced the watch party previously scheduled for outside MSG would not happen.
The decision to cancel came after MSG and its owner accused the mayor and the NYPD of turning the neighborhood into a "police state" and insisted that fans should be allowed to gather outside the arena, unrestricted.
Anthony Johnson has the latest from outside Madison Square Garden.
After the team's loss on Monday night, Knicks fans spilled out of Bryant Park onto neighboring streets, sparking fights resulting in 21 arrests.
The NYPD and the city approved a permit for 999 ticketed attendees for Wednesday's outdoor watch party. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he knows the decision to cancel the watch party is "breaking hearts" across the city.
MSG requested a permit for a watch party for 500-999 fans. We approved that permit for 999 fans.
β Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) June 10, 2026
Mr. Dolan has now decided to cancel the watch party.
I know this is breaking hearts across our city.
But if there's one thing Knicks fans don't need permission for, it's showing upβ¦
"We want to encourage every New Yorker to celebrate in this moment, to do so responsibly and to be looking out for one another through it all," Mamdani said.
"The Knicks never agreed to what the city proposed," an MSG official said. "So the watch party outside MSG was not canceled in the traditional sense. The Knicks do not agree to what the city proposed."
The measures have also enraged nearby restaurants and bars, as well as civil liberties groups.
"It's ruining my business," said Angela Reilly, the owner of Molly Wee, an Irish pub near the arena. "I haven't seen anything like this level of security in 46 years."
Molly Biklen, the legal director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, agreed the tactics seemed heavy-handed. "Crowd control for major events is reasonable, but historic moments are not carte blanche for overpolicing or excessive NYPD responses," Biklen said.
Some fans said it's understandable, but bar owner Mike O'Brien said it's overkill.
"Game Three? We had 30 people in here, tops," he said.
Michael Kellman came to New York from Chicago, and missing Wednesday night's watch party is a letdown.
"But I think the watch parties are still going to go on," he said. "They're still going to go on. OK, this is New York. Yes, it is-unofficially. There'll be unofficial watch parties."
During the conference finals last month, the NYPD announced it would not support watch parties outside the arena, citing "very rough" crowds as a public safety threat.
But that decision, which ultimately rests with the mayor's office, was later reversed after the Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
Registration for the watch parties is available on the Knicks website.
The NYPD security plan for Game 4 is listed below:
There will be a security perimeter established around Madison Square Garden as there was on Monday night (as the Police Commissioner said there would be for Game 4 at the press conference on Monday).
That perimeter will run from West 29th Street to West 35th Street, between Sixth Avenue and Eighth Avenue.
Within that perimeter, beginning at 4pm, Seventh Avenue between West 29th Street and West 35th Street will be closed to vehicular and general pedestrian traffic.
Eighth Avenue will be open to vehicular traffic, but is subject to traffic closure if conditions necessitate a closure.
Unless you are going to the game or have business specific to that area, pedestrians should avoid this area.
Starting at 4pm, no one will be allowed inside the secure area unless they have a ticket to the game, a train ticket, are going to a business (restaurant or bar) inside the area, live in the area, have credentials, or have some other authorized reason to be there.
Everyone entering the secure area will be screened.
Screening locations will be open starting at 4:30pm. Please make sure you arrive early to allow enough time to get through the security points.
If you have reason to be in the secure area (as listed above), you can enter at one of four designated entry points where screening will occur.
Those entry points will be located on:
West side of Sixth Avenue at West 33rd Street
West side of Sixth Avenue at West 32nd Street
West side of Eighth Avenue at West 33rd Street
Northeast corner of Eighth Avenue and West 30th Street
Businesses inside the perimeter, including bars and restaurants between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, and those between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, will be allowed to operate with strict capacity limits.
If you plan to frequent one of those locations, you will need to be screened at a security checkpoint. The NYPD will help facilitate access to those businesses.
Please remember that certain items will not be permitted inside the secure area, including backpacks, bags, alcohol, or umbrellas.
The only exception is for travelers entering Penn Station, who will be allowed to carry bags needed for travel, but are subject to security screening.
Fans leaving Madison Square Garden after the game will be able to access public transit at Penn Station.
If you are leaving the area by foot or car, you will exit the arena onto Seventh Avenue or Eighth Avenue.
If you exit onto Eighth Avenue, you will only be able to walk southbound on the east side of Eighth Avenue until you reach 28th Street. East and west egress from Eighth Avenue will only be possible starting at 28th Street.
If you exit onto Seventh Avenue, you can either walk southbound on the west side of Seventh Avenue until you reach 28th Street or you can walk eastbound on 32nd Street until you reach Sixth Avenue.
If you are planning to take a taxi or another ride after the game, you will only be able to access vehicles starting at West 28th Street and Eighth Avenue, West 28th Street and Seventh Avenue, or West 32nd Street and Sixth Avenue.
For access to transportation at Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station, including Amtrak, LIRR, and the subway, please use the entrances to Moynihan Station on the west side of Eighth Avenue at 31st and 33rd Streets, which will be outside of the secure area.
We do not anticipate any service changes or disruptions as a result of the security plan.
Game 4 between the Knicks and Spurs tips off at 8:30 p.m. You can watch the game on ABC 7. Pre-game coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. The Knicks lead the series 2-1.
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The Kansas City Chiefs handed Patrick Mahomes a brand new contract extension, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that the team has all the faith in the world that No. 15 will return to form following his 2025 knee injury.
If you had any doubts about Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomesβ ability to return to form, youβve got 504 million reasons to throw those out the window.
According to ESPNβs Adam Schefter and NFL Networkβs Ian Rapoport, the Chiefs are set to add two years to Patrick Mahomesβ contract, tying him to Kansas City through the 2033 NFL season and his age-38 NFL season. The added years will bring his contract value from 2026 through 2033 to $504.75 million. Heβs one step closer to being a Chief for life.
He tops his previous deal with the team, now holding the first NFL deal ever valued north of half a billion dollars. Itβs a major win for quarterbacks everywhere, but it also shows the ultimate confidence in his ability to bounce back from the knee injury.
Mahomes had a bit of a down year in 2025, just like his team. His stats reflect a passing game that couldnβt get into rhythm and a running game that lacked explosion. The result? A 6-11 record and No. 15 putting the team on his back.
The Chiefs are making the biggest financial commitment in league and franchise history to a quarterback who tore his ACL and LCL in Week 15 of 2025. He hasnβt yet proven the knee on the field, but he has stunned everybody by participating during OTAs and mandatory minicamp just six months removed from the injury. Heβs not yet doing 11-on-11 team drills, but the goal is to be able to participate in those by training camp in July. Being on the field and starting in Week 1 isnβt just the goal at this point, but very much a reality for No. 15 and Kansas City. This is just the cherry on top; it shows that the organization has no fear about a worst-case scenario with this injury. It is also a reward for the hard work he has put in to make an ahead-of-schedule return from injury possible.
This is very much a salary cap-flexibility play for Kansas City and GM Brett Veach. Adding years is a classic way to push money down the road in the NFL. The Chiefs just completed a February contract restructure that reduced Mahomesβ 2026 cap hit from $78.2M to $34.65M.Β Expect that this deal provides flexibility through a unique structure, pushing higher cap hits further down the line and creating greater ability to restructure his deal to create space.
This article was originally published on A to Z Sports. Read the full story here: KC Chiefs show ultimate confidence in Patrick Mahomes after knee injury with extension that becomes first NFL deal to top $500M
Β© 2026 A to Z Sports.


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There were not many reasons to miss out on the 2026 World Cup after the tournament expanded to 48 teams. However, Wales were among those who failed to qualify for the competition.
While they no longer have names like Gareth Bale, Wales came close to earning a place. They did not perform well enough in their group, finishing behind Belgium, but they were able to reach the playoff round introduced for this edition.
A total of 16 teams were part of this round, divided into four groups that each offered one spot, with a semifinal and a final. Wales were drawn against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the semifinal, which they lost on penalties.
It has not been very common for Wales to take part in this competition when looking at their record of just two appearances in their long history since the sport was created. That makes it more understandable not to see them often in the final rounds.

Their first appearance came a long time ago, when far fewer countries were able to take part in the competition, since it was in 1958 in Sweden, when just 16 teams competed for the prestigious trophy.
Their qualification for the edition played in Qatar was celebrated across the country. Their participation in the latest tournament ended a 64-year drought at the highest level.
Their first appearance in this competition also brought their best performance, even in a strong run in their debut. They were able to move on from the group stage as the second team behind Sweden after beating Hungary in a tie-breaker match. Wales lost 1-0 to Brazil, with a goal from PelΓ©.

In the list of champions, there are two teams with four titles, but one of them is missing the 2026 World Cup, as Italy has failed to qualify for the competition for the third straight time after another disappointing campaign.
The reasons why such a traditional country is not taking part may be structural, but the format explanation is very simple. Italy finished behind Norway in their group, which forced them into a playoff for a spot.
This time it was a 16-team round divided into four groups, with a semifinal and a final to determine the last places. Italy were able to beat Northern Ireland before losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties.
For new fans, it may feel normal to see Italy out of the competition, as they have missed every edition since 2018. That sounds hard to believe for older fans who grew up watching excellence from them.

Their four titles are second only to Brazilβs five and tied with Germany among the countries with the most trophies, which makes this absence even more painful given their history.
They won titles early after the competition was created, lifting the trophy in 1934 and 1938. It took some time before they won it again, as their next title came in 1982 with a brilliant Paolo Rossi making his name unforgettable.
The tradition this country carries is clear from the six times they reached the final. In 1934, they beat Czechoslovakia 2-1 in extra time, and in 1938 they won 4-2 against Hungary. In 1970 came their most famous final, when they lost 4-0 to a legendary Brazil.
In 1982, they finished a glorious run that included Brazil and Argentina with a 3-1 win against West Germany. In 1994, they faced Brazil again in a 0-0 draw that ended in a penalty shootout loss, with Roberto Baggioβs miss still remembered by many. In 2006, they beat France in a penalty shootout in a match remembered for Zinedine Zidaneβs headbutt on Marco Materazzi, which led to a red card.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played between June 11 and July 19, featuring 48 national teams and 104 matches across three countries in North America. Fans will have several ways to follow the action, including radio broadcasts.
SiriusXM will be one of the primary options in the United States for English-speaking listeners. A team of soccer analysts and commentators from Fox Sports will provide coverage of every match in the tournament, including those involving the USMNT.
Fans can access the broadcasts through SiriusXMβs satellite channel 83, as well as through the SiriusXM app on smart devices. During the World Cup group stage, however, some matches will be played simultaneously. In those situations, one of the matches will air live on SiriusXM FC (Channel 157).
Some of the personalities who will be part of Fox Sportsβ SiriusXM coverage of the 2026 World Cup include Bob Bradley, Walker Zimmerman, Wes Brown, Tony Meola, Eric Wynalda, Omar Gonzalez, Brian Dunseth and Dax McCarty.

Fans in the United States who want to listen to live Spanish-language coverage of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches will also have an option. Coverage will be available through Futbol de Primera, the radio network that has held the broadcast rights for events of this kind for more than two decades.
Listeners will be able to access the broadcasts through the official FDP Radio website, the FDP Radio β Futbol de Primera smartphone app, and other platforms such as TuneIn and myTuner Radio.
Argentine-American broadcaster Andres Cantor will be the leading voice of Futbol de Primeraβs coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He is widely regarded as one of the most recognizable figures in Spanish-language sports media in the United States.

The Toyota C-HR+ is an instant blockbuster in Denmark.
The Danish new car market advances 6.3% year-on-year in May to 19,092 units, leading to a year-to-date volume up 12.8% to 79,549. According to Mobility Denmark, BEVs account for a stunning 78.7% share in May and 80.1% year-to-date. Toyota (+53.7%) leaps back into the brands top spot it holds year-to-date, dislodging Skoda (-0.8%) just as Tesla (+136.2%) more than doubles its sales YoY to reach #3 with 9.2% share vs. #8 and 5.6% so far this year. Denmark is one of the rare markets where Toyotaβs BEVs are all successful. Citroen (+247.2%) delivers the biggest YoY gain in the Top 10 at #10, with Renault (+26.8%) and Mercedes (+19.2%) also in outstanding shape. Mazda (+139.1%), MG (+94.9%), BYD (+81.9%) and Xpeng (+81.2%) make themselves noticed below.
Model-wise, the Tesla Model Y (+52.8%) tops the charts for the first time since last December but still ranks #4 year-to-date vs. #3 over the Full Year 2025. The Skoda Enyaq (+245.5%) stays in 2nd place above the Elroq (-39.9%) still #1 YTD. The new Toyota C-HR+ confirms it is an instant blockbuster in Denmark, ranking 4th for the month and 7th YTD. The Tesla Model 3 (+974.6%) completes the Top 5 and ranks #10 YTD vs. #27 over the Full Year 2025. The Xpeng G6 (+87.8%) and VW ID.4 (-44.2%) ensure the Top 7 is entirely composed of BEVs. The Citroen C5 Aircross is the odd one out at #8 with the Audi Q4 e-Tron (stable), Toyota Urban Cruiser, bZ4X (+116.6%) and VW ID.Buzz (+17.7%) making it 11 BEVs in the Top 12.
Previous month: Denmark April 2026: Skoda manages 1-2, Mercedes CLA in Top 10
One year ago: Denmark May 2025: Skoda Elroq repeats at #1, Renault 5 up to #6
Full May 2026 Top 62 All brands and Top 235 All models below.
Denmark May 2026 β brands:
| Pos | Brand | May-26 | % | /25 | Apr | 2026 | % | /25 | Pos | FY25 |
| 1 | Toyota | 1,997 | 10.5% | + 53.7% | 3 | 8,855 | 11.1% | + 60.0% | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | Skoda | 1,936 | 10.1% | β 0.8% | 1 | 8,653 | 10.9% | + 45.5% | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Tesla | 1,750 | 9.2% | + 136.2% | 18 | 4,437 | 5.6% | + 79.6% | 8 | 8 |
| 4 | Volkswagen | 1,582 | 8.3% | β 45.8% | 2 | 7,669 | 9.6% | β 35.5% | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | Mercedes | 1,322 | 6.9% | + 19.2% | 4 | 5,385 | 6.8% | + 10.2% | 4 | 3 |
| 6 | Renault | 1,208 | 6.3% | + 26.8% | 7 | 4,658 | 5.9% | + 68.3% | 7 | 9 |
| 7 | Audi | 1,145 | 6.0% | β 19.9% | 6 | 4,749 | 6.0% | β 9.1% | 6 | 4 |
| 8 | BMW | 1,031 | 5.4% | β 28.9% | 5 | 5,129 | 6.4% | + 9.4% | 5 | 5 |
| 9 | Cupra | 822 | 4.3% | β 20.7% | 8 | 3,548 | 4.5% | β 20.9% | 9 | 6 |
| 10 | Citroen | 625 | 3.3% | + 247.2% | 12 | 2,313 | 2.9% | + 386.9% | 10 | 20 |
| 11 | Xpeng | 558 | 2.9% | + 81.2% | 11 | 1,964 | 2.5% | + 55.4% | 13 | 16 |
| 12 | MG | 540 | 2.8% | + 94.9% | 15 | 1,816 | 2.3% | + 76.5% | 14 | 17 |
| 13 | Kia | 471 | 2.5% | β 26.1% | 9 | 2,062 | 2.6% | β 30.3% | 12 | 11 |
| 14 | Peugeot | 439 | 2.3% | + 19.6% | 10 | 2,259 | 2.8% | + 66.8% | 11 | 12 |
| 15 | Hyundai | 409 | 2.1% | β 36.5% | 13 | 1,692 | 2.1% | β 45.2% | 16 | 10 |
| 16 | Ford | 336 | 1.8% | β 23.8% | 16 | 1,675 | 2.1% | β 4.7% | 18 | 13 |
| 17 | Mazda | 330 | 1.7% | + 139.1% | 22 | 1,208 | 1.5% | + 114.2% | 20 | 22 |
| 18 | BYD | 322 | 1.7% | + 81.9% | 19 | 1,158 | 1.5% | + 24.8% | 21 | 19 |
| 19 | Volvo | 308 | 1.6% | + 4.4% | 14 | 1,717 | 2.2% | + 16.1% | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Suzuki | 304 | 1.6% | β 6.2% | 20 | 1,362 | 1.7% | β 8.8% | 19 | 18 |
| 21 | Polestar | 250 | 1.3% | + 26.3% | 21 | 899 | 1.1% | + 4.8% | 23 | 21 |
| 22 | Zeekr | 236 | 1.2% | + 7766.7% | 23 | 955 | 1.2% | + 31733.3% | 22 | 28 |
| 23 | Nissan | 218 | 1.1% | β 22.1% | 17 | 1,687 | 2.1% | β 20.3% | 17 | 15 |
| 24 | Seat | 173 | 0.9% | + 137.0% | 48 | 261 | 0.3% | β 56.6% | 30 | 25 |
| 25 | Opel | 127 | 0.7% | + 29.6% | 24 | 652 | 0.8% | + 83.7% | 24 | 24 |
| 26 | Dacia | 106 | 0.6% | + 23.3% | 38 | 364 | 0.5% | + 25.1% | 26 | 26 |
| 27 | Mini | 84 | 0.4% | β 8.7% | 28 | 323 | 0.4% | + 3.2% | 27 | 27 |
| 28 | Deepal | 74 | 0.4% | new | 30 | 122 | 0.2% | new | 34 | Β β |
| 29 | Subaru | 65 | 0.3% | + 364.3% | 34 | 148 | 0.2% | + 82.7% | 32 | 33 |
| 30 | Navor | 59 | 0.3% | β 50.4% | 26 | 266 | 0.3% | β 43.5% | 29 | 23 |
| 31 | Honda | 40 | 0.2% | β 13.0% | 27 | 277 | 0.3% | + 4.5% | 28 | 30 |
| 32 | Fiat | 38 | 0.2% | + 3700.0% | 29 | 97 | 0.1% | + 870.0% | 35 | 36 |
| 33 | Porsche | 30 | 0.2% | β 63.0% | 33 | 138 | 0.2% | β 53.4% | 33 | 29 |
| 34 | Skyworth | 27 | 0.1% | new | 36 | 53 | 0.1% | new | 38 | 97 |
| 35 | Lexus | 26 | 0.1% | β 52.7% | 37 | 166 | 0.2% | + 5.1% | 31 | 31 |
| 36 | HDK | 16 | 0.1% | β 66.7% | 47 | 18 | 0.0% | β 62.5% | 43 | 41 |
| 37 | Omoda | 15 | 0.1% | new | 32 | 81 | 0.1% | new | 36 | 35 |
| 38 | KGM | 10 | 0.1% | + 900.0% | 35 | 49 | 0.1% | + 345.5% | 39 | 40 |
| 39 | Land Rover | 8 | 0.0% | β 38.5% | 40 | 24 | 0.0% | β 46.7% | 41 | 34 |
| 40 | Leapmotor | 8 | 0.0% | new | 25 | 398 | 0.5% | new | 25 | 38 |
| 41 | Nine | 6 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 13 | 0.0% | n/a | 44 | Β β |
| 42 | Hongqi | 4 | 0.0% | β 75.0% | 42 | 22 | 0.0% | β 71.4% | 42 | 32 |
| 43 | Can-am | 3 | 0.0% | n/a | 49 | 4 | 0.0% | + 33.3% | 56 | 65 |
| 44 | CF Moto | 3 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 3 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | 58 | 57 |
| 45 | Eagle | 3 | 0.0% | + 50.0% | 44 | 7 | 0.0% | + 40.0% | 49 | 54 |
| 46 | JAC | 3 | 0.0% | β 50.0% | 51 | 7 | 0.0% | + 16.7% | 50 | 46 |
| 47 | Jaecoo | 3 | 0.0% | new | 31 | 77 | 0.1% | new | 37 | 91 |
| 48 | Maserati | 3 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | Β β | 7 | 0.0% | β 22.2% | 51 | 47 |
| 49 | Nilsson | 3 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 5 | 0.0% | + 25.0% | 55 | 53 |
| 50 | Yunlong | 3 | 0.0% | + 200.0% | 41 | 10 | 0.0% | + 66.7% | 46 | 44 |
| 51 | Ferrari | 2 | 0.0% | #DIV/0! | Β β | 3 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | 60 | 63 |
| 52 | Alpine | 1 | 0.0% | new | Β β | 2 | 0.0% | new | 61 | Β β |
| 53 | Aston Martin | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | 70 | Β β |
| 54 | Bach | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 2 | 0.0% | + 100.0% | 62 | 60 |
| 55 | Exlantix | 1 | 0.0% | new | 39 | 26 | 0.0% | new | 40 | 66 |
| 56 | Goes | 1 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | 72 | 80 |
| 57 | Linhai | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 2 | 0.0% | n/a | 66 | 72 |
| 58 | Lotus | 1 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | 53 | 2 | 0.0% | β 81.8% | 67 | 48 |
| 59 | Lynk & Co | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | 54 | 8 | 0.0% | n/a | 47 | 49 |
| 60 | Man | 1 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | Β β | 5 | 0.0% | β 79.2% | 54 | 39 |
| 61 | Odes | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | 76 | 94 |
| 62 | Today Sunshine | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | 45 | 8 | 0.0% | n/a | 48 | 89 |
Denmark May 2026 β models:
| Pos | Model | May-26 | % | /25 | Apr | 2026 | % | /25 | Pos | FY25 |
| 1 | Tesla Model Y | 1,030 | 5.4% | + 52.8% | 7 | 2,987 | 3.8% | + 53.6% | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Skoda Enyaq | 912 | 4.8% | + 245.5% | 2 | 3,205 | 4.0% | + 71.9% | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | Skoda Elroq | 875 | 4.6% | β 39.9% | 1 | 4,582 | 5.8% | + 47.9% | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Toyota C-HR+ | 806 | 4.2% | new | 3 | 1,770 | 2.2% | new | 7 | Β β |
| 5 | Tesla Model 3 | 720 | 3.8% | + 974.6% | 105 | 1,445 | 1.8% | + 178.4% | 10 | 27 |
| 6 | Xpeng G6 | 460 | 2.4% | + 87.8% | 6 | 1,650 | 2.1% | + 60.5% | 8 | 18 |
| 7 | VW ID.4 | 458 | 2.4% | β 44.2% | 4 | 2,805 | 3.5% | β 21.2% | 5 | 2 |
| 8 | Citroen C5 Aircross | 440 | 2.3% | n/a | 20 | 928 | 1.2% | + 30833.3% | 24 | 211 |
| 9 | Audi Q4 e-Tron | 388 | 2.0% | + 0.0% | 5 | 2,254 | 2.8% | + 34.7% | 6 | 6 |
| 10 | Toyota Urban Cruiser | 382 | 2.0% | new | 19 | 1,566 | 2.0% | new | 9 | 252 |
| 11 | Toyota bZ4X | 379 | 2.0% | + 116.6% | 8 | 4,054 | 5.1% | + 90.8% | 2 | 17 |
| 12 | VW ID.Buzz | 366 | 1.9% | + 17.7% | 14 | 1,376 | 1.7% | β 10.8% | 12 | 7 |
| 13 | Mercedes GLB | 319 | 1.7% | + 376.1% | 40 | 566 | 0.7% | + 188.8% | 42 | 89 |
| 14 | Renault R5 | 295 | 1.5% | β 36.0% | 16 | 1,380 | 1.7% | + 146.0% | 11 | 10 |
| 15 | BMW ix1 | 273 | 1.4% | + 2.2% | 15 | 1,167 | 1.5% | + 7.7% | 15 | 13 |
| 16 | Mercedes EQA | 260 | 1.4% | + 7.0% | 17 | 1,248 | 1.6% | β 1.7% | 13 | 11 |
| 17 | VW T-Roc | 255 | 1.3% | β 61.4% | 79 | 383 | 0.5% | β 75.9% | 60 | 8 |
| 18 | Cupra Born | 254 | 1.3% | + 82.7% | 24 | 1,081 | 1.4% | + 29.5% | 20 | 19 |
| 19 | Mercedes CLA | 251 | 1.3% | + 483.7% | 9 | 1,160 | 1.5% | + 874.8% | 16 | 38 |
| 20 | Toyota Yaris Cross | 246 | 1.3% | β 14.9% | 53 | 713 | 0.9% | + 3.3% | 33 | 23 |
| 21 | Audi Q2 | 242 | 1.3% | + 86.2% | 56 | 570 | 0.7% | β 15.1% | 41 | 52 |
| 22 | MG 4 | 234 | 1.2% | + 116.7% | 35 | 612 | 0.8% | + 127.5% | 37 | 57 |
| 23 | Cupra Tavascan | 231 | 1.2% | + 115.9% | 22 | 1,227 | 1.5% | + 8.2% | 14 | 15 |
| 24 | BMW X1 | 221 | 1.2% | β 19.9% | 13 | 1,153 | 1.4% | + 58.2% | 17 | 21 |
| 25 | Zeekr 7X | 221 | 1.2% | ####### | 33 | 848 | 1.1% | #DIV/0! | 25 | 79 |
| 26 | Polestar 4 | 216 | 1.1% | + 105.7% | 25 | 814 | 1.0% | + 137.3% | 27 | 56 |
| 27 | Renault Scenic | 211 | 1.1% | + 16.6% | 21 | 1,067 | 1.3% | + 44.4% | 21 | 20 |
| 28 | Cupra Formentor | 207 | 1.1% | β 33.7% | 23 | 734 | 0.9% | β 32.8% | 32 | 12 |
| 29 | Suzuki Vitara | 207 | 1.1% | + 250.8% | 32 | 820 | 1.0% | + 157.9% | 26 | 71 |
| 30 | Kia PV5 | 197 | 1.0% | new | 11 | 688 | 0.9% | new | 34 | 173 |
| 31 | Mazda6e | 183 | 1.0% | new | 52 | 774 | 1.0% | new | 29 | 63 |
| 32 | VW ID.7 | 173 | 0.9% | β 7.0% | 10 | 1,151 | 1.4% | + 4.9% | 18 | 14 |
| 33 | Audi Q6 e-tron | 163 | 0.9% | + 12.4% | 41 | 485 | 0.6% | β 37.8% | 50 | 28 |
| 34 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 160 | 0.8% | β 15.8% | 42 | 523 | 0.7% | β 33.8% | 46 | 34 |
| 35 | Peugeot 2008 | 160 | 0.8% | + 42.9% | 28 | 653 | 0.8% | + 97.3% | 35 | 45 |
| 36 | Mercedes GLC | 155 | 0.8% | + 84.5% | 43 | 517 | 0.6% | + 62.1% | 49 | 53 |
| 37 | Renault Austral | 155 | 0.8% | + 216.3% | 98 | 356 | 0.4% | + 104.6% | 62 | 97 |
| 38 | Citroen C3 Aircross | 150 | 0.8% | + 200.0% | 30 | 775 | 1.0% | + 1419.6% | 28 | 50 |
| 39 | Renault Megane E-Tech | 145 | 0.8% | + 79.0% | 45 | 588 | 0.7% | + 63.8% | 39 | 55 |
| 40 | Volvo EX40 | 145 | 0.8% | + 51.0% | 18 | 963 | 1.2% | + 45.2% | 23 | 25 |
| 41 | VW ID.3 | 133 | 0.7% | β 74.0% | 12 | 1,107 | 1.4% | β 50.6% | 19 | 5 |
| 42 | Ford Explorer | 129 | 0.7% | β 22.8% | 31 | 745 | 0.9% | + 3.6% | 30 | 31 |
| 43 | Hyundai Kona | 129 | 0.7% | + 24.0% | 34 | 542 | 0.7% | β 22.2% | 44 | 40 |
| 44 | Audi A6 e-tron | 126 | 0.7% | new | 36 | 564 | 0.7% | new | 43 | 59 |
| 45 | Renault Captur | 123 | 0.6% | + 12.8% | Β β | 144 | 0.2% | β 60.5% | 103 | 54 |
| 46 | Seat Ibiza | 123 | 0.6% | + 83.6% | 187 | 183 | 0.2% | β 38.0% | 93 | 88 |
| 47 | Peugeot 208 | 118 | 0.6% | + 76.1% | 29 | 737 | 0.9% | + 558.0% | 31 | 48 |
| 48 | Renault R4 | 112 | 0.6% | new | 47 | 609 | 0.8% | new | 38 | 106 |
| 49 | MG S6 EV | 105 | 0.5% | new | 44 | 314 | 0.4% | new | 69 | 273 |
| 50 | Nissan Micra | 104 | 0.5% | new | 48 | 472 | 0.6% | new | 55 | 228 |
| 51 | Volvo EX30 | 104 | 0.5% | + 0.0% | 61 | 440 | 0.6% | + 36.6% | 57 | 61 |
| 52 | BMW 5 Series | 102 | 0.5% | β 12.1% | 27 | 618 | 0.8% | + 90.7% | 36 | 69 |
| 53 | MG S5 | 102 | 0.5% | + 1175.0% | 75 | 315 | 0.4% | + 3837.5% | 67 | 109 |
| 54 | Renault Symbioz | 101 | 0.5% | new | 124 | 220 | 0.3% | new | 83 | 146 |
| 55 | BMW i4 | 97 | 0.5% | + 32.9% | 65 | 484 | 0.6% | + 39.9% | 52 | 49 |
| 56 | Cupra Leon | 96 | 0.5% | β 52.7% | 46 | 334 | 0.4% | β 45.1% | 65 | 41 |
| 57 | BYD Sealion 7 | 95 | 0.5% | + 102.1% | 63 | 293 | 0.4% | + 3.9% | 71 | 77 |
| 58 | BMW 3 Series | 94 | 0.5% | β 73.4% | 50 | 538 | 0.7% | β 36.9% | 45 | 26 |
| 59 | Toyota Yaris | 92 | 0.5% | β 45.9% | 117 | 273 | 0.3% | β 54.0% | 75 | 44 |
| 60 | Xpeng G9 | 92 | 0.5% | + 80.4% | 71 | 303 | 0.4% | + 50.0% | 70 | 83 |
| 61 | Mazda CX-30 | 91 | 0.5% | + 600.0% | 62 | 256 | 0.3% | + 40.7% | 79 | 118 |
| 62 | Skoda Kodiaq | 89 | 0.5% | + 122.5% | 51 | 521 | 0.7% | + 87.4% | 47 | 68 |
| 63 | Peugeot 5008 | 87 | 0.5% | β 16.3% | 37 | 485 | 0.6% | + 8.7% | 51 | 51 |
| 64 | Opel Frontera | 86 | 0.5% | + 120.5% | 49 | 389 | 0.5% | + 897.4% | 59 | 98 |
| 65 | Suzuki Swift | 85 | 0.4% | β 50.0% | 55 | 483 | 0.6% | β 34.9% | 53 | 33 |
| 66 | Kia EV6 | 84 | 0.4% | β 53.6% | 57 | 275 | 0.3% | β 67.3% | 74 | 37 |
| 67 | Kia EV5 | 83 | 0.4% | new | 113 | 143 | 0.2% | new | 104 | Β β |
| 68 | Audi A3 | 82 | 0.4% | β 45.0% | 78 | 280 | 0.4% | β 38.5% | 73 | 43 |
| 69 | Nissan Qashqai | 75 | 0.4% | β 49.0% | 26 | 997 | 1.3% | β 4.4% | 22 | 30 |
| 70 | Deepal S05 | 74 | 0.4% | new | 90 | 119 | 0.1% | new | 112 | Β β |
| 71 | Peugeot 3008 | 73 | 0.4% | β 5.2% | 68 | 365 | 0.5% | β 17.0% | 61 | 36 |
| 72 | Mercedes EQE | 71 | 0.4% | β 7.8% | 54 | 284 | 0.4% | β 37.0% | 72 | 60 |
| 73 | Ford Transit/Tourneo Custom | 69 | 0.4% | + 15.0% | 80 | 194 | 0.2% | β 35.5% | 89 | 87 |
| 74 | Mercedes A Class | 69 | 0.4% | β 8.0% | 86 | 216 | 0.3% | β 33.3% | 85 | 76 |
| 75 | BYD Seal U | 67 | 0.4% | + 55.8% | 69 | 240 | 0.3% | + 128.6% | 80 | 103 |
| 76 | Ford Capri | 64 | 0.3% | + 4.9% | 67 | 264 | 0.3% | β 0.8% | 78 | 72 |
| 77 | BMW i5 | 62 | 0.3% | β 61.5% | 72 | 339 | 0.4% | β 41.7% | 63 | 32 |
| 78 | VW Touran | 60 | 0.3% | β 33.3% | 93 | 158 | 0.2% | β 52.7% | 100 | 74 |
| 79 | Navor E5 | 59 | 0.3% | β 50.4% | 66 | 266 | 0.3% | β 43.5% | 77 | 35 |
| 80 | Toyota Aygo X | 58 | 0.3% | β 73.9% | 87 | 338 | 0.4% | β 59.5% | 64 | 22 |
| 81 | VW ID.5 | 58 | 0.3% | β 37.0% | 58 | 315 | 0.4% | β 29.4% | 68 | 46 |
| 82 | Audi Q5 | 55 | 0.3% | n/a | 38 | 217 | 0.3% | n/a | 84 | 75 |
| 83 | Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 53 | 0.3% | β 1.9% | 73 | 170 | 0.2% | + 4.3% | 96 | 70 |
| 84 | Seat Arona | 50 | 0.3% | + 733.3% | Β β | 77 | 0.1% | β 31.3% | 138 | 134 |
| 85 | Audi Q3 | 49 | 0.3% | + 2350.0% | 94 | 182 | 0.2% | + 29.1% | 94 | 140 |
| 86 | MG 3 | 49 | 0.3% | + 390.0% | 132 | 90 | 0.1% | + 60.7% | 126 | 160 |
| 87 | Dacia Bigster | 48 | 0.3% | + 200.0% | Β β | 76 | 0.1% | + 375.0% | 139 | 155 |
| 88 | MG ZS | 45 | 0.2% | β 59.8% | 64 | 444 | 0.6% | β 27.2% | 56 | 42 |
| 89 | Mazda CX-5 | 44 | 0.2% | n/a | 136 | 120 | 0.2% | n/a | 108 | Β β |
| 90 | Mercedes C Class | 44 | 0.2% | β 20.0% | 84 | 185 | 0.2% | β 36.0% | 92 | 78 |
| 91 | Mercedes GLA | 44 | 0.2% | + 33.3% | 81 | 221 | 0.3% | β 0.5% | 82 | 67 |
| 92 | VW Passat | 44 | 0.2% | β 4.3% | 89 | 187 | 0.2% | + 27.2% | 91 | 86 |
| 93 | Hyundai Inster | 43 | 0.2% | β 67.2% | 59 | 326 | 0.4% | β 36.2% | 66 | 47 |
| 94 | Kia EV4 | 43 | 0.2% | new | 70 | 270 | 0.3% | new | 76 | 269 |
| 95 | BMW X3 | 41 | 0.2% | + 412.5% | 74 | 159 | 0.2% | + 562.5% | 99 | 185 |
| 96 | Opel Grandland X | 39 | 0.2% | β 29.1% | 108 | 224 | 0.3% | + 115.4% | 81 | 65 |
| 97 | BYD Dolphin Surf | 38 | 0.2% | + 216.7% | 103 | 136 | 0.2% | + 1033.3% | 105 | 120 |
| 98 | Fiat Grande Panda | 38 | 0.2% | new | 82 | 93 | 0.1% | new | 124 | 172 |
| 99 | Renault Twingo | 37 | 0.2% | new | 148 | 46 | 0.1% | new | 154 | Β β |
| 100 | Nissan Ariya | 36 | 0.2% | β 68.4% | 85 | 154 | 0.2% | β 81.6% | 101 | 39 |
| 101 | BMW ix2 | 35 | 0.2% | + 6.1% | 92 | 163 | 0.2% | β 4.1% | 98 | 95 |
| 102 | Mini Aceman | 35 | 0.2% | + 75.0% | 121 | 120 | 0.2% | + 53.8% | 109 | 127 |
| 103 | Cupra Terramar | 34 | 0.2% | β 87.6% | 112 | 172 | 0.2% | β 82.2% | 95 | 29 |
| 104 | Ford Puma | 33 | 0.2% | β 46.8% | 76 | 201 | 0.3% | + 133.7% | 87 | 84 |
| 105 | BMW 1 Series | 32 | 0.2% | + 28.0% | 151 | 215 | 0.3% | + 8.0% | 86 | 91 |
| 106 | Polestar 2 | 32 | 0.2% | β 60.5% | 139 | 81 | 0.1% | β 82.7% | 134 | 58 |
| 107 | BYD Atto 2 | 31 | 0.2% | + 933.3% | 83 | 169 | 0.2% | + 576.0% | 97 | 139 |
| 108 | Mini (incl. Cabriolet) | 31 | 0.2% | β 29.5% | 177 | 93 | 0.1% | + 1.1% | 125 | 119 |
| 109 | Citroen C3 | 30 | 0.2% | β 76.4% | 106 | 580 | 0.7% | + 52.2% | 40 | 62 |
| 110 | Dacia Sandero | 30 | 0.2% | + 15.4% | 153 | 119 | 0.1% | β 12.5% | 111 | 92 |
| 111 | BMW ix3 | 29 | 0.2% | + 480.0% | 102 | 122 | 0.2% | + 74.3% | 107 | 178 |
| 112 | BYD Tang | 29 | 0.2% | + 190.0% | 118 | 82 | 0.1% | + 60.8% | 131 | 145 |
| 113 | Kia EV9 | 28 | 0.1% | + 154.5% | 95 | 192 | 0.2% | + 123.3% | 90 | 128 |
| 114 | Subaru Uncharted | 28 | 0.1% | new | 160 | 34 | 0.0% | new | 163 | Β β |
| 115 | BYD Dolphin | 27 | 0.1% | + 12.5% | 111 | 102 | 0.1% | β 51.7% | 118 | 101 |
| 116 | BYD Seal | 27 | 0.1% | + 0.0% | 100 | 114 | 0.1% | β 8.1% | 113 | 121 |
| 117 | Skyworth K | 27 | 0.1% | new | 133 | 53 | 0.1% | new | 148 | 395 |
| 118 | Lexus RZ | 26 | 0.1% | + 188.9% | 135 | 103 | 0.1% | + 296.2% | 117 | 158 |
| 119 | BMW iX | 25 | 0.1% | + 0.0% | 101 | 94 | 0.1% | + 51.6% | 123 | 96 |
| 120 | Subaru Solterra | 25 | 0.1% | + 127.3% | 126 | 97 | 0.1% | + 59.0% | 121 | 166 |
| 121 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 24 | 0.1% | β 88.7% | 114 | 86 | 0.1% | β 79.1% | 130 | 81 |
| 122 | Mercedes EQB | 23 | 0.1% | β 91.4% | 77 | 518 | 0.7% | β 47.3% | 48 | 16 |
| 123 | Ford Transit | 22 | 0.1% | + 633.3% | 119 | 131 | 0.2% | + 773.3% | 106 | 132 |
| 124 | Kia EV3 | 22 | 0.1% | β 94.6% | 39 | 476 | 0.6% | β 66.6% | 54 | 9 |
| 125 | Porsche Macan | 22 | 0.1% | β 61.4% | 123 | 102 | 0.1% | β 56.4% | 119 | 93 |
| 126 | Renault Clio | 22 | 0.1% | β 66.7% | 91 | 195 | 0.2% | β 65.1% | 88 | 64 |
| 127 | Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 21 | 0.1% | new | 107 | 89 | 0.1% | new | 128 | 163 |
| 128 | Skoda Kamiq | 21 | 0.1% | β 74.1% | 109 | 96 | 0.1% | β 61.1% | 122 | 85 |
| 129 | Volvo EC40 | 20 | 0.1% | + 0.0% | 88 | 153 | 0.2% | + 8.5% | 102 | 114 |
| 130 | Volvo EX90 | 20 | 0.1% | β 44.4% | 110 | 90 | 0.1% | β 2.2% | 127 | 112 |
| 131 | Audi A5 | 19 | 0.1% | β 95.7% | 137 | 110 | 0.1% | β 89.4% | 115 | 24 |
| 132 | Honda e:Ny1 | 19 | 0.1% | + 90.0% | 128 | 113 | 0.1% | + 140.4% | 114 | 156 |
| 133 | Audi A6 | 18 | 0.1% | β 89.5% | 134 | 79 | 0.1% | β 82.8% | 135 | 66 |
| 134 | Dacia Duster | 18 | 0.1% | β 43.8% | Β β | 119 | 0.1% | + 147.9% | 110 | 136 |
| 135 | Mini Countryman | 18 | 0.1% | β 35.7% | 142 | 71 | 0.1% | β 37.2% | 141 | 133 |
| 136 | HDK Turfmann 700 | 16 | 0.1% | β 66.7% | Β β | 16 | 0.0% | β 66.7% | 185 | 197 |
| 137 | Mercedes Sprinter | 16 | 0.1% | β 57.9% | 131 | 82 | 0.1% | β 54.2% | 132 | 107 |
| 138 | Mercedes E Class | 15 | 0.1% | β 46.4% | 116 | 79 | 0.1% | β 29.5% | 136 | 113 |
| 139 | Omoda 5 | 15 | 0.1% | new | 104 | 81 | 0.1% | new | 133 | 159 |
| 140 | VW Polo | 15 | 0.1% | β 77.9% | 193 | 27 | 0.0% | β 92.6% | 169 | 73 |
| 141 | Zeekr X | 15 | 0.1% | + 1400.0% | 179 | 40 | 0.1% | n/a | 161 | 223 |
| 142 | BMW 4 Series | 14 | 0.1% | β 81.6% | 127 | 43 | 0.1% | β 74.6% | 157 | 94 |
| 143 | Kia Niro | 14 | 0.1% | + 7.7% | Β β | 16 | 0.0% | β 94.4% | 186 | 100 |
| 144 | Skoda Scala | 12 | 0.1% | β 47.8% | 149 | 47 | 0.1% | β 65.4% | 153 | 108 |
| 145 | Subaru Outback | 12 | 0.1% | + 500.0% | Β β | 15 | 0.0% | + 150.0% | 188 | 238 |
| 146 | Suzuki SX4 | 12 | 0.1% | β 76.0% | 144 | 59 | 0.1% | β 68.6% | 146 | 104 |
| 147 | Ford Mustang Mach-E | 11 | 0.1% | β 75.6% | 125 | 44 | 0.1% | β 62.1% | 156 | 125 |
| 148 | Skoda Fabia | 11 | 0.1% | β 64.5% | 166 | 26 | 0.0% | β 67.1% | 170 | 135 |
| 149 | Dacia Jogger | 10 | 0.1% | β 16.7% | Β β | 50 | 0.1% | β 45.1% | 150 | 169 |
| 150 | KGM Torres EVX | 10 | 0.1% | + 900.0% | 129 | 49 | 0.1% | + 345.5% | 152 | 192 |
| 151 | Skoda Superb | 10 | 0.1% | + 66.7% | 150 | 41 | 0.1% | + 78.3% | 160 | 150 |
| 152 | Volvo ES90 | 10 | 0.1% | new | 154 | 50 | 0.1% | new | 151 | 332 |
| 153 | Mercedes EQE SUV | 9 | 0.0% | β 79.5% | 97 | 107 | 0.1% | β 40.6% | 116 | 80 |
| 154 | Mercedes GLE | 9 | 0.0% | + 28.6% | 171 | 29 | 0.0% | + 11.5% | 167 | 164 |
| 155 | Volvo V90 | 9 | 0.0% | + 350.0% | 145 | 20 | 0.0% | + 400.0% | 179 | 268 |
| 156 | BYD Atto 3 | 8 | 0.0% | β 27.3% | 195 | 22 | 0.0% | β 81.4% | 176 | 131 |
| 157 | Honda CR-V | 8 | 0.0% | β 55.6% | 146 | 45 | 0.1% | β 59.5% | 155 | 126 |
| 158 | Leapmotor B10 | 8 | 0.0% | new | 60 | 397 | 0.5% | new | 58 | 171 |
| 159 | Mercedes G Class | 8 | 0.0% | + 100.0% | 186 | 17 | 0.0% | β 10.5% | 182 | 195 |
| 160 | Porsche 911 | 8 | 0.0% | β 20.0% | 163 | 17 | 0.0% | β 22.7% | 183 | 187 |
| 161 | Range Rover Sport | 8 | 0.0% | β 33.3% | 164 | 20 | 0.0% | β 28.6% | 178 | 179 |
| 162 | VW T-Cross | 8 | 0.0% | + 100.0% | 173 | 17 | 0.0% | β 89.6% | 184 | 130 |
| 163 | Ford Kuga | 7 | 0.0% | β 78.8% | 158 | 87 | 0.1% | β 58.2% | 129 | 90 |
| 164 | Mercedes CLE | 7 | 0.0% | + 16.7% | 120 | 42 | 0.1% | β 36.4% | 159 | 180 |
| 165 | Mercedes Vito Tourer | 7 | 0.0% | β 46.2% | Β β | 33 | 0.0% | β 17.5% | 164 | 181 |
| 166 | Mercedes EQV | 6 | 0.0% | β 45.5% | 140 | 37 | 0.0% | + 8.8% | 162 | 177 |
| 167 | Mercedes V Class | 6 | 0.0% | + 20.0% | 141 | 29 | 0.0% | + 11.5% | 168 | 188 |
| 168 | Xpeng P7+ | 6 | 0.0% | new | 168 | 11 | 0.0% | new | 201 | Β β |
| 169 | Citroen Berlingo | 5 | 0.0% | + 150.0% | 156 | 30 | 0.0% | + 172.7% | 165 | 186 |
| 170 | Honda Civic | 5 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | 181 | 25 | 0.0% | + 78.6% | 171 | 208 |
| 171 | Mazda MX-5 | 5 | 0.0% | n/a | 183 | 11 | 0.0% | β 31.3% | 200 | 216 |
| 172 | Mazda2 | 5 | 0.0% | β 94.3% | 184 | 14 | 0.0% | β 92.6% | 189 | 115 |
| 173 | Toyota Proace/Verso | 5 | 0.0% | β 84.4% | Β β | 14 | 0.0% | β 83.7% | 191 | 151 |
| 174 | Honda Jazz | 4 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | 159 | 18 | 0.0% | β 68.4% | 181 | 170 |
| 175 | Hongqi EHS7 | 4 | 0.0% | new | 170 | 10 | 0.0% | new | 202 | 198 |
| 176 | Renault Master | 4 | 0.0% | n/a | 165 | 23 | 0.0% | n/a | 175 | 231 |
| 177 | Skoda Octavia | 4 | 0.0% | β 87.5% | 167 | 63 | 0.1% | β 55.0% | 145 | 99 |
| 178 | Toyota Land Cruiser | 4 | 0.0% | + 300.0% | Β β | 4 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | 229 | 275 |
| 179 | VW Tiguan | 4 | 0.0% | β 93.8% | 161 | 102 | 0.1% | β 39.3% | 120 | 105 |
| 180 | Audi e-Tron GT | 3 | 0.0% | n/a | 194 | 4 | 0.0% | + 300.0% | 222 | 258 |
| 181 | BMW 2 Series | 3 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 4 | 0.0% | + 33.3% | 223 | 260 |
| 182 | Eagle EG2048KR | 3 | 0.0% | n/a | 199 | 4 | 0.0% | n/a | 224 | Β β |
| 183 | Hyundai Bayon | 3 | 0.0% | β 92.7% | 115 | 42 | 0.1% | β 44.0% | 158 | 144 |
| 184 | JAC E30X | 3 | 0.0% | β 50.0% | 204 | 5 | 0.0% | β 16.7% | 215 | 226 |
| 185 | Jaecoo J5 | 3 | 0.0% | new | 96 | 77 | 0.1% | new | 137 | 364 |
| 186 | Maserati Grecale | 3 | 0.0% | + 50.0% | Β β | 7 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | 209 | 233 |
| 187 | MG HS | 3 | 0.0% | β 76.9% | 147 | 57 | 0.1% | + 23.9% | 147 | 147 |
| 188 | Nilsson Hearse | 3 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 5 | 0.0% | + 25.0% | 218 | 243 |
| 189 | Nio EL6 | 3 | 0.0% | new | Β β | 3 | 0.0% | new | 238 | 383 |
| 190 | Nio Firefly | 3 | 0.0% | new | 211 | 14 | 0.0% | new | 190 | 256 |
| 191 | Nissan Juke | 3 | 0.0% | β 82.4% | 122 | 51 | 0.1% | β 73.8% | 149 | 129 |
| 192 | Renault Trafic | 3 | 0.0% | β 25.0% | 155 | 30 | 0.0% | + 275.0% | 166 | 184 |
| 193 | BMW i7 | 2 | 0.0% | β 88.9% | 152 | 23 | 0.0% | β 47.7% | 173 | 161 |
| 194 | Can-Am Outlander | 2 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 2 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | 243 | 311 |
| 195 | Honda HR-V | 2 | 0.0% | β 33.3% | 99 | 63 | 0.1% | + 200.0% | 143 | 200 |
| 196 | Honda ZR-V | 2 | 0.0% | β 66.7% | Β β | 11 | 0.0% | β 26.7% | 197 | 162 |
| 197 | MG Cyberster | 2 | 0.0% | β 92.3% | 138 | 23 | 0.0% | β 65.7% | 174 | 168 |
| 198 | PolestarΒ 3 | 2 | 0.0% | β 83.3% | 213 | 4 | 0.0% | β 91.3% | 228 | 174 |
| 199 | Skoda Karoq | 2 | 0.0% | β 88.2% | 130 | 72 | 0.1% | β 13.3% | 140 | 138 |
| 200 | VW Caddy | 2 | 0.0% | β 71.4% | 216 | 9 | 0.0% | β 47.1% | 204 | 212 |
| 201 | VW Caravelle | 2 | 0.0% | β 90.9% | 217 | 13 | 0.0% | β 50.0% | 194 | 148 |
| 202 | Yunlong JJ2000DBP | 2 | 0.0% | new | 169 | 8 | 0.0% | new | 207 | 304 |
| 203 | Alpine A290 | 1 | 0.0% | new | Β β | 2 | 0.0% | new | 241 | Β β |
| 204 | Aston Martin Vanquish | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | 260 | Β β |
| 205 | Bach YM2000DP | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 2 | 0.0% | + 100.0% | 242 | 259 |
| 206 | BMW X5 | 1 | 0.0% | β 90.0% | Β β | 5 | 0.0% | β 77.3% | 214 | 203 |
| 207 | Can-Am Spyder | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | 196 | 2 | 0.0% | + 100.0% | 244 | 312 |
| 208 | CF Moto ZForce 1000 | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | 266 | Β β |
| 209 | CFMOTO CForce 1000 Touring | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | 267 | 285 |
| 210 | CFMOTO CForce 520L | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | 268 | 314 |
| 211 | Exlantix ETΒ | 1 | 0.0% | new | 157 | 19 | 0.0% | new | 180 | 293 |
| 212 | Ferrari 12Cilindri | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | 273 | 317 |
| 213 | Ferrari Amalfi | 1 | 0.0% | new | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | new | 274 | Β β |
| 214 | Ford Mustang | 1 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | 176 | 4 | 0.0% | β 33.3% | 225 | 254 |
| 215 | Goes Terrox 1000 | 1 | 0.0% | new | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | new | 279 | Β β |
| 216 | Linhai LH80DA | 1 | 0.0% | new | Β β | 2 | 0.0% | new | 252 | 325 |
| 217 | Lotus Eletre | 1 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | β 90.9% | 286 | 229 |
| 218 | Lynk & Co 02 | 1 | 0.0% | new | 208 | 8 | 0.0% | new | 205 | 236 |
| 219 | MAN TGE | 1 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | Β β | 5 | 0.0% | β 79.2% | 216 | 175 |
| 220 | Mazda CX-80 | 1 | 0.0% | β 88.9% | Β β | 8 | 0.0% | β 83.3% | 206 | 182 |
| 221 | Mazda3 | 1 | 0.0% | β 90.0% | 185 | 13 | 0.0% | β 71.1% | 192 | 183 |
| 222 | Mercedes AMG GT | 1 | 0.0% | β 50.0% | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | β 66.7% | 289 | 271 |
| 223 | Mercedes SL | 1 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | β 75.0% | 292 | 288 |
| 224 | Mercedes Vito | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | 209 | 5 | 0.0% | + 150.0% | 217 | 244 |
| 225 | Odes Workcross 1000-3 | 1 | 0.0% | new | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | new | 293 | Β β |
| 226 | Opel Mokka | 1 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | Β β | 24 | 0.0% | β 58.6% | 172 | 165 |
| 227 | Opel Vivaro | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | 162 | 12 | 0.0% | n/a | 195 | 387 |
| 228 | Peugeot 308 | 1 | 0.0% | β 85.7% | 143 | 16 | 0.0% | β 33.3% | 187 | 194 |
| 229 | Today Sunshine | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | 188 | 7 | 0.0% | n/a | 210 | 397 |
| 230 | Toyota Proace City | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | 178 | 10 | 0.0% | + 900.0% | 203 | 302 |
| 231 | VW Crafter | 1 | 0.0% | β 75.0% | 190 | 5 | 0.0% | β 77.3% | 220 | 193 |
| 232 | VW Golf | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | 191 | 7 | 0.0% | β 50.0% | 211 | 213 |
| 233 | VW Multivan | 1 | 0.0% | β 96.9% | 192 | 5 | 0.0% | β 96.8% | 221 | 124 |
| 234 | VW Up! | 1 | 0.0% | n/a | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | + 0.0% | 305 | 402 |
| 235 | Yunlong JJ5000BU-H06 | 1 | 0.0% | new | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | new | 307 | 405 |
The Tesla Model 3 is the favourite of German private buyers in May.
Sales to private customers in Germany are up 8.3% year-on-year in May to 85,243 units for a 35.6% Private Sales Ratio (PSR) vs. 32.9% a year ago. The year-to-date tally is up 3.9% to 401,549 and 33.8% PSR vs. 33.7% over the same period in 2025. Volkswagen remains the most popular brand with private customers but has to contend with just 13.4% share vs. 19% in the overall market, due to a low 25.1% PSR. Mercedes (36.5% PSR) stays in 2nd place above Skoda (35.9%) and BMW (28.9%). Dacia is up one spot on last month to #5 with a splendid 77.6% PSR, not as much however as Tesla (87.3% PSR) up six ranks to #6. Leapmotor (88.3% PSR), KGM (77.9%) and Mazda (62.9%) also shine.
Model-wise, Tesla manages a historical 1-2, placing the Model 3 (90.9% PSR) in the lead above the Model Y (83.9%). The Dacia Sandero (85.1%) takes the third spot. The Model Y remains #1 year-to-date. Leader last month, the BMW X1 falls to #4 with 47.9% PSR. The VW T-Roc (28.3%) rounds out the Top 5 like in April. #1 in the overall market, the VW Golf only ranks #6 with private customers due to a paltry 24.3% PSR. It is followed closely by the VW ID.3 at 51.6% PSR.
Previous month: Germany private sales April 2026: BMW X1 takes the lead
One year ago: Germany private sales May 2025: Fiat Ducato #1, Skoda Elroq up to #3
Full May 2026 Top 61 All brands and Top 346 All models below.
Germany private sales May 2026 β brands:
| Pos | Brand | PS May-26 | % | PSR | Apr | PS 1-5 2026 | % | PSR | Pos |
| 1 | Volkswagen | 11,451 | 13.4% | 25.1% | 1 | 51,874 | 12.9% | 23.3% | 1 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 7,246 | 8.5% | 36.5% | 2 | 37,228 | 9.3% | 36.4% | 3 |
| 3 | Skoda | 7,035 | 8.3% | 35.9% | 3 | 37,491 | 9.3% | 36.3% | 2 |
| 4 | BMW | 5,663 | 6.6% | 28.9% | 4 | 27,015 | 6.7% | 26.5% | 4 |
| 5 | Dacia | 4,501 | 5.3% | 77.6% | 6 | 18,271 | 4.6% | 73.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Tesla | 4,462 | 5.2% | 87.3% | 12 | 17,087 | 4.3% | 81.0% | 7 |
| 7 | Hyundai | 3,628 | 4.3% | 49.8% | 5 | 20,362 | 5.1% | 51.7% | 5 |
| 8 | Fiat | 3,433 | 4.0% | 55.0% | 7 | 15,964 | 4.0% | 54.3% | 8 |
| 9 | Renault | 3,384 | 4.0% | 53.4% | 10 | 12,897 | 3.2% | 51.2% | 11 |
| 10 | Cupra | 2,961 | 3.5% | 51.6% | 11 | 12,375 | 3.1% | 46.7% | 12 |
| 11 | Ford | 2,676 | 3.1% | 38.9% | 8 | 14,804 | 3.7% | 38.1% | 9 |
| 12 | Audi | 2,644 | 3.1% | 15.4% | 9 | 13,498 | 3.4% | 15.5% | 10 |
| 13 | Kia | 2,433 | 2.9% | 48.9% | 13 | 10,885 | 2.7% | 43.8% | 14 |
| 14 | Seat | 2,121 | 2.5% | 31.8% | 15 | 11,976 | 3.0% | 34.1% | 13 |
| 15 | Mazda | 2,086 | 2.4% | 62.9% | 14 | 10,010 | 2.5% | 50.9% | 15 |
| 16 | BYD | 1,936 | 2.3% | 31.4% | 20 | 6,432 | 1.6% | 32.2% | 20 |
| 17 | Toyota | 1,883 | 2.2% | 38.3% | 16 | 8,887 | 2.2% | 34.0% | 18 |
| 18 | Citroen | 1,875 | 2.2% | 40.0% | 18 | 9,487 | 2.4% | 42.4% | 16 |
| 19 | Opel | 1,813 | 2.1% | 15.8% | 19 | 8,545 | 2.1% | 14.9% | 19 |
| 20 | Peugeot | 1,773 | 2.1% | 38.2% | 17 | 9,205 | 2.3% | 36.2% | 17 |
| 21 | Mini | 1,413 | 1.7% | 38.6% | 22 | 6,029 | 1.5% | 37.1% | 21 |
| 22 | Leapmotor | 1,075 | 1.3% | 88.3% | 21 | 4,929 | 1.2% | 85.9% | 23 |
| 23 | Volvo | 937 | 1.1% | 21.2% | 23 | 5,943 | 1.5% | 28.4% | 22 |
| 24 | MG Roewe | 937 | 1.1% | 29.6% | 25 | 3,436 | 0.9% | 28.3% | 26 |
| 25 | Nissan | 894 | 1.0% | 40.6% | 24 | 3,988 | 1.0% | 29.2% | 24 |
| 26 | Porsche | 659 | 0.8% | 29.0% | 26 | 3,556 | 0.9% | 27.7% | 25 |
| 27 | Suzuki | 600 | 0.7% | 41.3% | 27 | 3,206 | 0.8% | 35.6% | 27 |
| 28 | Mitsubishi | 460 | 0.5% | 58.4% | 28 | 1,995 | 0.5% | 42.0% | 28 |
| 29 | Jeep | 423 | 0.5% | 43.7% | 31 | 1,823 | 0.5% | 38.5% | 29 |
| 30 | Smart | 345 | 0.4% | 43.4% | 32 | 1,306 | 0.3% | 39.8% | 32 |
| 31 | Honda | 343 | 0.4% | 72.5% | 29 | 1,816 | 0.5% | 53.5% | 30 |
| 32 | Xpeng | 285 | 0.3% | 45.3% | 33 | 1,070 | 0.3% | 44.0% | 33 |
| 33 | Land Rover | 278 | 0.3% | 28.0% | 30 | 1,633 | 0.4% | 25.7% | 31 |
| 34 | Alfa Romeo | 189 | 0.2% | 50.3% | 34 | 1,050 | 0.3% | 50.6% | 34 |
| 35 | Subaru | 153 | 0.2% | 52.2% | 36 | 769 | 0.2% | 55.4% | 35 |
| 36 | KGM | 137 | 0.2% | 77.9% | 35 | 706 | 0.2% | 65.4% | 36 |
| 37 | Ferrari | 72 | 0.1% | 49.3% | 38 | 354 | 0.1% | 47.7% | 37 |
| 38 | Lexus | 69 | 0.1% | 23.5% | 41 | 300 | 0.1% | 21.3% | 40 |
| 39 | Lynk & Co | 60 | 0.1% | 70.6% | 42 | 234 | 0.1% | 49.1% | 41 |
| 40 | DS | 58 | 0.1% | 30.9% | 37 | 314 | 0.1% | 37.6% | 39 |
| 41 | Iveco | 55 | 0.1% | 71.4% | 39 | 343 | 0.1% | 76.7% | 38 |
| 42 | Alpine | 53 | 0.1% | 55.2% | 40 | 234 | 0.1% | 41.5% | 42 |
| 43 | Polestar | 40 | 0.0% | 13.7% | 43 | 219 | 0.1% | 12.0% | 43 |
| 44 | Man | 22 | 0.0% | 23.7% | 44 | 101 | 0.0% | 19.3% | 44 |
| 45 | Vinfast | 20 | 0.0% | 95.2% | 46 | 92 | 0.0% | 90.2% | 46 |
| 46 | Lamborghini | 19 | 0.0% | 32.2% | 45 | 95 | 0.0% | 27.2% | 45 |
| 47 | Togg | 14 | 0.0% | 56.0% | 49 | 70 | 0.0% | 50.7% | 47 |
| 48 | Jaecoo | 12 | 0.0% | 11.9% | 56 | 21 | 0.0% | 9.4% | 52 |
| 49 | GWM | 12 | 0.0% | 52.2% | 47 | 58 | 0.0% | 44.6% | 48 |
| 50 | Omoda | 12 | 0.0% | 60.0% | 62 | 14 | 0.0% | 42.4% | 57 |
| 51 | Dongfeng | 8 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 59 | 10 | 0.0% | 90.9% | 59 |
| 52 | LucidΒ | 5 | 0.0% | 23.9% | 53 | 20 | 0.0% | 26.0% | 53 |
| 53 | Deepal | 5 | 0.0% | 55.6% | 51 | 15 | 0.0% | 40.5% | 56 |
| 54 | Maserati | 5 | 0.0% | 22.7% | 50 | 35 | 0.0% | 19.8% | 51 |
| 55 | Bentley | 4 | 0.0% | 12.1% | 52 | 36 | 0.0% | 18.1% | 50 |
| 56 | Lotus | 4 | 0.0% | 33.3% | 57 | 16 | 0.0% | 21.1% | 55 |
| 57 | Zeekr | 3 | 0.0% | 7.9% | 54 | 11 | 0.0% | 12.8% | 58 |
| 58 | Ineos | 3 | 0.0% | 8.3% | 48 | 48 | 0.0% | 32.0% | 49 |
| 59 | Geely | 1 | 0.0% | 1.1% | Β β | 1 | 0.0% | 0.8% | 63 |
| 60 | NIO | 1 | 0.0% | 100.0% | Β β | 5 | 0.0% | 50.0% | 61 |
| 61 | GenesisΒ | 1 | 0.0% | 2.3% | 55 | 16 | 0.0% | 4.7% | 54 |
Germany private sales May 2026 β models:
| PS | Pos | Model | PS Apr-26 | PS ratio | Apr | PS 2026 1-5 | PS ratio | PS | FY25 |
| 1 | 20 | Tesla Model 3 | 2,422 | 90.9% | 24 | 6,021 | 83.8% | 11 | 75 |
| 2 | 26 | Tesla Model Y | 2,022 | 83.9% | 7 | 10,954 | 80.1% | 1 | 37 |
| 3 | 31 | Dacia Sandero | 1,853 | 85.1% | 8 | 6,760 | 77.1% | 9 | 4 |
| 4 | 5 | BMW X1 | 1,811 | 47.9% | 1 | 8,169 | 42.6% | 5 | 3 |
| 5 | 2 | VW T-Roc | 1,810 | 28.3% | 5 | 7,713 | 30.1% | 6 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | VW Golf | 1,745 | 24.3% | 4 | 8,406 | 23.0% | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | 15 | Fiat Ducato | 1,744 | 58.9% | 2 | 8,791 | 54.8% | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | 12 | Skoda Elroq | 1,637 | 53.1% | 3 | 8,658 | 51.5% | 3 | 13 |
| 9 | 13 | VW ID.3 | 1,574 | 51.6% | 11 | 4,999 | 33.9% | 18 | 9 |
| 10 | 6 | Mini All | 1,413 | 38.6% | 13 | 6,029 | 37.1% | 10 | 7 |
| 11 | 23 | VW Polo | 1,228 | 50.0% | 16 | 5,264 | 46.4% | 13 | 17 |
| 12 | 35 | Skoda Karoq | 1,198 | 57.7% | 9 | 6,926 | 60.1% | 8 | 6 |
| 13 | 30 | Hyundai Tucson | 1,181 | 53.9% | 6 | 7,291 | 61.4% | 7 | 20 |
| 14 | 56 | Cupra Born | 1,131 | 77.7% | 19 | 4,704 | 69.3% | 21 | 11 |
| 15 | 9 | VW T-Cross | 1,126 | 33.5% | 14 | 5,211 | 39.7% | 14 | 21 |
| 16 | 58 | Hyundai Inster | 1,114 | 78.3% | 18 | 4,443 | 75.7% | 26 | 48 |
| 17 | 47 | Skoda Kamiq | 1,051 | 60.7% | 12 | 5,142 | 60.0% | 15 | 8 |
| 18 | 53 | Mercedes GLA/EQA | 1,027 | 66.5% | 17 | 5,133 | 60.5% | 16 | 10 |
| 19 | 60 | Dacia Bigster | 985 | 71.5% | 32 | 4,491 | 71.7% | 25 | 24 |
| 20 | 49 | Fiat 500 lineup | 980 | 59.3% | 33 | 3,879 | 69.8% | 29 | 38 |
| 21 | 37 | Skoda Fabia | 967 | 50.9% | 22 | 4,999 | 52.2% | 17 | 12 |
| 22 | 32 | Citroen C3/C3 Aircross | 944 | 44.2% | 23 | 4,817 | 50.2% | 19 | 52 |
| 23 | 11 | Mercedes GLC/EQC | 929 | 29.0% | 15 | 4,517 | 27.1% | 23 | 16 |
| 24 | 3 | VW Tiguan | 904 | 19.9% | 29 | 4,000 | 16.9% | 27 | 15 |
| 25 | 54 | Mercedes GLB/EQB | 888 | 57.9% | 30 | 2,812 | 44.8% | 42 | 56 |
| 26 | 8 | BMW X3 | 856 | 25.1% | 21 | 3,817 | 23.2% | 30 | 49 |
| 27 | 7 | Skoda Octavia | 853 | 24.7% | 20 | 4,744 | 24.1% | 20 | 22 |
| 28 | 38 | Seat Ateca | 831 | 45.5% | 27 | 4,515 | 48.4% | 24 | 47 |
| 29 | 61 | Cupra Tavascan | 817 | 59.6% | 43 | 3,140 | 52.3% | 38 | 36 |
| 30 | 24 | Mercedes CLA-Klasse | 782 | 31.9% | 10 | 5,740 | 41.0% | 12 | 29 |
| 31 | 44 | BMW 1er | 725 | 41.0% | 25 | 3,924 | 42.9% | 28 | 18 |
| 32 | 85 | Dacia Duster | 720 | 73.8% | 34 | 3,330 | 71.5% | 35 | 27 |
| 33 | 19 | VW Transporter | 716 | 26.5% | 26 | 4,637 | 30.8% | 22 | 23 |
| 34 | 21 | Seat Leon | 684 | 26.1% | 36 | 3,451 | 27.8% | 34 | 14 |
| 35 | 87 | Dacia Jogger | 670 | 70.1% | 50 | 2,361 | 65.8% | 54 | 41 |
| 36 | 84 | Mazda CX-30 | 665 | 67.3% | 52 | 3,615 | 55.7% | 32 | 35 |
| 37 | 63 | Hyundai Kona | 647 | 50.3% | 28 | 3,569 | 56.2% | 33 | 33 |
| 38 | 100 | Renault 5 | 645 | 78.9% | 38 | 2,573 | 73.4% | 48 | 81 |
| 39 | 95 | Citroen Jumper | 645 | 73.1% | 47 | 2,606 | 58.3% | 45 | 61 |
| 40 | 48 | Cupra Formentor | 636 | 38.1% | 44 | 2,784 | 36.4% | 43 | 25 |
| 41 | 76 | Ford Puma | 635 | 59.5% | 31 | 3,709 | 56.4% | 31 | 32 |
| 42 | 40 | VW Taigo | 635 | 35.2% | 42 | 3,020 | 38.9% | 39 | 39 |
| 43 | 27 | Mercedes E-Klasse/EQE | 625 | 26.4% | 35 | 3,001 | 27.2% | 40 | 26 |
| 44 | 22 | Skoda Kodiaq | 620 | 24.2% | 37 | 3,143 | 23.9% | 37 | 43 |
| 45 | 39 | Mercedes C-KlasseΒ | 602 | 33.2% | 40 | 3,209 | 35.9% | 36 | 28 |
| 46 | 110 | Kia EV2 | 564 | 82.5% | 110 | 813 | 59.9% | 124 | Β β |
| 47 | 89 | Renault Clio | 564 | 61.2% | 75 | 2,276 | 50.2% | 60 | 79 |
| 48 | 115 | Leapmotor T03 | 552 | 92.4% | 54 | 2,479 | 88.7% | 50 | 86 |
| 49 | 4 | Opel Corsa | 542 | 12.1% | 53 | 2,340 | 11.4% | 55 | 45 |
| 50 | 62 | BYD Seal U | 513 | 38.7% | 55 | 2,332 | 48.4% | 56 | 153 |
| 51 | 34 | BMW 3er | 512 | 24.2% | 64 | 2,090 | 19.3% | 68 | 58 |
| 52 | 75 | Peugeot 208 | 504 | 46.5% | 65 | 1,950 | 38.1% | 70 | 57 |
| 53 | 86 | Ford Transit, Tourneo | 501 | 51.7% | 48 | 2,274 | 44.0% | 61 | 67 |
| 54 | 96 | Mercedes Sprinter | 497 | 56.8% | 63 | 2,177 | 54.9% | 65 | 63 |
| 55 | 55 | Toyota Yaris/Yaris Cross | 477 | 31.5% | 46 | 2,578 | 28.6% | 47 | 31 |
| 56 | 65 | Audi Q3 | 469 | 37.7% | 57 | 2,512 | 34.2% | 49 | 77 |
| 57 | 80 | Kia Sportage | 467 | 45.3% | 72 | 2,465 | 51.1% | 51 | 70 |
| 58 | 46 | Ford Transit Custom | 466 | 26.5% | 58 | 2,610 | 30.9% | 44 | 53 |
| 59 | 129 | BYD Dolphin Surf | 460 | 91.3% | 67 | 1,533 | 43.8% | 84 | 186 |
| 60 | 45 | BMW 4er | 458 | 26.0% | 66 | 1,882 | 21.1% | 73 | 68 |
| 61 | 127 | Mazda CX-5 | 437 | 84.2% | 41 | 1,487 | 63.7% | 85 | 184 |
| 62 | 92 | Toyota Aygo X | 430 | 47.8% | 51 | 2,234 | 39.3% | 62 | 97 |
| 63 | 77 | Ford Kuga | 413 | 38.7% | 62 | 2,594 | 46.7% | 46 | 40 |
| 64 | 29 | BYD Atto 2 | 405 | 17.8% | 92 | 831 | 19.8% | 123 | 288 |
| 65 | 91 | Peugeot 3008 | 403 | 44.5% | 60 | 2,302 | 42.3% | 58 | 109 |
| 66 | 132 | Renault 4 | 400 | 81.1% | 73 | 1,458 | 78.6% | 87 | 163 |
| 67 | 18 | Skoda Enyaq | 399 | 14.4% | 59 | 2,198 | 16.8% | 63 | 74 |
| 68 | 25 | BMW 5er | 395 | 16.2% | 80 | 1,869 | 14.6% | 74 | 51 |
| 69 | 41 | Opel Grandland X | 393 | 21.8% | 79 | 2,321 | 23.8% | 57 | 107 |
| 70 | 98 | Porsche 911 | 389 | 45.4% | 61 | 2,142 | 44.3% | 66 | 82 |
| 71 | 133 | Nissan Micra | 388 | 80.0% | 95 | 917 | 63.6% | 119 | Β β |
| 72 | 72 | Mercedes CLE | 388 | 34.0% | 83 | 1,586 | 40.3% | 83 | 60 |
| 73 | 94 | Fiat Grande Panda | 386 | 43.7% | 88 | 1,607 | 46.0% | 81 | 145 |
| 74 | 78 | Seat Arona | 378 | 35.4% | 87 | 2,299 | 37.3% | 59 | 30 |
| 75 | 68 | Cupra Terramar | 377 | 31.3% | 69 | 1,747 | 29.0% | 78 | 54 |
| 76 | 28 | Audi A3 | 372 | 15.8% | 70 | 2,388 | 21.7% | 53 | 34 |
| 77 | 52 | BMW 2er | 367 | 23.4% | 81 | 1,783 | 22.2% | 77 | 55 |
| 78 | 17 | Audi A6 | 357 | 12.5% | 74 | 1,470 | 9.0% | 86 | 84 |
| 79 | 97 | Hyundai i20 | 355 | 40.7% | 39 | 2,851 | 52.9% | 41 | 100 |
| 80 | 103 | Peugeot 2008 | 355 | 46.0% | 56 | 2,396 | 42.0% | 52 | 65 |
| 81 | 16 | VW Tayron | 344 | 12.0% | 113 | 1,588 | 11.5% | 82 | 95 |
| 82 | 128 | Kia EV3 | 340 | 66.4% | 68 | 2,005 | 64.4% | 69 | 73 |
| 83 | 146 | Renault Scenic | 329 | 82.0% | 119 | 724 | 71.0% | 134 | 189 |
| 84 | 111 | Mercedes Citan | 328 | 48.5% | 118 | 1,091 | 42.7% | 110 | 129 |
| 85 | 104 | Nissan Qashqai | 320 | 41.9% | 84 | 1,820 | 29.3% | 75 | 89 |
| 86 | 69 | Opel Frontera | 319 | 26.6% | 96 | 1,399 | 27.8% | 92 | 96 |
| 87 | 107 | Toyota C-HR | 319 | 45.5% | 107 | 893 | 37.5% | 121 | 108 |
| 88 | 50 | Audi Q5 | 315 | 19.5% | 93 | 1,382 | 18.9% | 93 | 80 |
| 89 | 150 | Renault Twingo | 315 | 82.5% | 209 | 361 | 44.2% | 182 | 368 |
| 90 | 59 | VW Caddy | 315 | 22.7% | 82 | 1,713 | 21.7% | 79 | 71 |
| 91 | 117 | Mercedes A-KlasseΒ | 310 | 53.1% | 49 | 2,096 | 44.2% | 67 | 19 |
| 92 | 151 | MG 4 | 306 | 80.3% | 180 | 398 | 48.8% | 179 | 106 |
| 93 | 81 | Volvo XC40 | 304 | 29.7% | 85 | 1,931 | 38.5% | 72 | 46 |
| 94 | 79 | Mercedes V-Klasse/EQV | 295 | 28.1% | 71 | 1,933 | 28.1% | 71 | 64 |
| 95 | 90 | Suzuki Swift | 292 | 31.9% | 89 | 1,783 | 33.4% | 76 | 83 |
| 96 | 144 | Mazda6 | 291 | 71.9% | 91 | 1,117 | 62.4% | 108 | 207 |
| 97 | 140 | Kia EV4 | 286 | 67.1% | 90 | 942 | 53.6% | 116 | 280 |
| 98 | 120 | Jeep Avenger | 282 | 51.3% | 103 | 1,262 | 41.4% | 99 | 110 |
| 99 | 43 | Volvo XC60 | 280 | 15.8% | 78 | 2,184 | 25.2% | 64 | 42 |
| 100 | 57 | VW ID.4, ID.5 | 276 | 19.0% | 101 | 1,238 | 14.3% | 100 | 76 |
| 101 | 159 | Leapmotor B10 | 275 | 85.4% | 76 | 1,377 | 88.9% | 94 | 239 |
| 102 | 161 | Dacia Spring | 273 | 87.8% | 45 | 1,328 | 78.4% | 97 | 90 |
| 103 | 108 | Renault Captur | 270 | 38.8% | 99 | 1,329 | 48.0% | 96 | 78 |
| 104 | 148 | Suzuki Vitara | 267 | 69.4% | 114 | 1,216 | 44.2% | 102 | 87 |
| 105 | 14 | Audi A5 | 267 | 8.9% | 97 | 1,342 | 10.5% | 95 | 103 |
| 106 | 125 | Ford Explorer | 260 | 49.7% | 77 | 1,399 | 42.7% | 91 | 72 |
| 107 | 66 | Opel Mokka | 254 | 20.7% | 94 | 1,129 | 14.3% | 107 | 93 |
| 108 | 121 | Fiat 600 | 248 | 45.8% | 105 | 1,229 | 54.9% | 101 | 59 |
| 109 | 163 | Leapmotor C10 | 248 | 83.2% | 102 | 1,072 | 76.7% | 111 | 152 |
| 110 | 135 | Mazda CX-60 | 233 | 49.5% | 112 | 1,197 | 39.3% | 104 | 92 |
| 111 | 70 | Seat Ibiza | 228 | 19.7% | 106 | 1,710 | 23.8% | 80 | 66 |
| 112 | 143 | Mazda3 | 222 | 53.6% | 104 | 1,451 | 46.7% | 88 | 122 |
| 113 | 102 | Renault Austral | 218 | 27.9% | 86 | 1,408 | 38.6% | 90 | 62 |
| 114 | 147 | Volvo EX30 | 218 | 56.5% | 100 | 1,050 | 54.3% | 112 | 123 |
| 115 | 93 | Toyota Corolla/Cross | 218 | 24.6% | 121 | 1,156 | 24.4% | 106 | 101 |
| 116 | 167 | BYD Atto 3 | 213 | 77.5% | 170 | 359 | 50.9% | 183 | 267 |
| 117 | 67 | Audi Q6 | 210 | 17.4% | 98 | 1,001 | 15.0% | 114 | 143 |
| 118 | 33 | Opel Astra | 207 | 9.7% | 124 | 756 | 6.8% | 130 | 118 |
| 119 | 88 | MG ZS | 203 | 21.3% | 117 | 1,278 | 32.2% | 98 | 91 |
| 120 | 106 | Kia Picanto | 200 | 28.4% | 116 | 1,115 | 34.4% | 109 | 102 |
| 121 | 169 | Kia PV5 | 196 | 74.2% | 155 | 644 | 57.5% | 144 | 333 |
| 122 | 157 | Toyota bZ4X | 190 | 57.2% | 140 | 787 | 54.3% | 126 | 94 |
| 123 | 64 | BYD Seal | 188 | 14.7% | 123 | 742 | 14.4% | 132 | 215 |
| 124 | 101 | Audi Q4 | 187 | 23.4% | 109 | 949 | 18.1% | 115 | 161 |
| 125 | 126 | MG RX6 | 185 | 35.6% | 115 | 924 | 38.6% | 118 | 119 |
| 126 | 99 | Mercedes GLE | 183 | 21.5% | 131 | 1,011 | 20.5% | 113 | 112 |
| 127 | 82 | VW ID. Buzz | 180 | 17.9% | 138 | 748 | 17.9% | 131 | 127 |
| 128 | 162 | Xpeng G6 | 178 | 57.2% | 136 | 765 | 54.0% | 129 | 174 |
| 129 | 172 | Mitsubishi ASX | 177 | 69.4% | 132 | 779 | 65.0% | 127 | 120 |
| 130 | 122 | Smart #5 | 176 | 32.6% | 130 | 596 | 32.0% | 151 | 195 |
| 131 | 118 | Mercedes G-Klasse | 175 | 30.2% | 145 | 721 | 26.6% | 135 | 125 |
| 132 | 73 | BMW X5 | 169 | 14.9% | 120 | 939 | 16.3% | 117 | 111 |
| 133 | 42 | Audi Q2 | 169 | 9.4% | 128 | 691 | 8.3% | 139 | 104 |
| 134 | 10 | VW Passat | 169 | 5.1% | 127 | 1,156 | 7.0% | 105 | 88 |
| 135 | 139 | Skoda Scala | 165 | 38.6% | 125 | 915 | 39.6% | 120 | 99 |
| 136 | 36 | VW ID.7 | 158 | 8.1% | 133 | 851 | 6.9% | 122 | 98 |
| 137 | 188 | MG S5 | 157 | 80.1% | 134 | 516 | 43.1% | 164 | 258 |
| 138 | 141 | Peugeot Expert | 150 | 35.7% | 141 | 623 | 36.1% | 147 | 176 |
| 139 | 183 | Mitsubishi Grandis | 147 | 70.0% | 153 | 575 | 47.7% | 153 | 342 |
| 140 | 192 | Renault Megane | 144 | 77.0% | 182 | 275 | 59.9% | 192 | 271 |
| 141 | 51 | Skoda Superb | 144 | 8.9% | 137 | 767 | 9.0% | 128 | 128 |
| 142 | 174 | Mazda2 | 140 | 56.5% | 161 | 592 | 46.3% | 152 | 138 |
| 143 | 116 | Renault Symbioz | 135 | 22.8% | 163 | 609 | 29.8% | 148 | 133 |
| 144 | 176 | Alfa Romeo Junior | 134 | 57.3% | 167 | 693 | 58.2% | 137 | 116 |
| 145 | 74 | VW Touran | 133 | 11.8% | 146 | 692 | 10.0% | 138 | 126 |
| 146 | 113 | Ford Transit Connect | 129 | 20.2% | 142 | 549 | 17.8% | 157 | 142 |
| 147 | 149 | Toyota Proace | 127 | 33.0% | 122 | 665 | 44.4% | 141 | 150 |
| 148 | 198 | Honda Jazz | 127 | 80.4% | 147 | 542 | 68.3% | 159 | 155 |
| 149 | 155 | Renault Kangoo | 122 | 35.0% | 169 | 561 | 39.8% | 154 | 130 |
| 150 | 123 | Hyundai i30 | 120 | 22.3% | 158 | 542 | 21.3% | 160 | 115 |
| 151 | 158 | Jeep Compass | 119 | 36.4% | 151 | 418 | 39.0% | 177 | 139 |
| 152 | 187 | Mercedes B-Klasse | 118 | 60.2% | 108 | 1,414 | 69.8% | 89 | 44 |
| 153 | 200 | Smart #1 | 116 | 76.3% | 152 | 500 | 52.6% | 168 | 167 |
| 154 | 105 | Citroen C5 X/Aircross | 116 | 15.9% | 148 | 638 | 18.2% | 145 | 140 |
| 155 | 130 | Audi Q8/Q8 e-Tron | 113 | 22.8% | 157 | 684 | 22.4% | 140 | 131 |
| 156 | 134 | BMW X2 | 113 | 24.0% | 162 | 553 | 24.4% | 155 | 117 |
| 157 | 71 | Audi A1 | 113 | 9.8% | 129 | 712 | 12.1% | 136 | 85 |
| 158 | 180 | BYD Sealion 07 | 112 | 49.6% | 144 | 448 | 41.5% | 174 | 244 |
| 159 | 114 | Peugeot 308 | 108 | 17.8% | 149 | 547 | 19.4% | 158 | 148 |
| 160 | 109 | Porsche Cayenne | 108 | 15.7% | 150 | 625 | 16.3% | 146 | 144 |
| 161 | 131 | Peugeot 5008 | 106 | 21.5% | 172 | 549 | 21.2% | 156 | 183 |
| 162 | 202 | Peugeot Boxer | 103 | 68.2% | 143 | 596 | 61.0% | 150 | 141 |
| 163 | 154 | Hyundai Ioniq5 | 101 | 28.5% | 139 | 656 | 31.0% | 143 | 121 |
| 164 | 145 | Porsche Macan | 101 | 25.1% | 184 | 533 | 23.5% | 162 | 135 |
| 165 | 168 | Xpeng G9 | 99 | 36.9% | 175 | 295 | 32.0% | 189 | 236 |
| 166 | 142 | Kia Ceed/Xceed | 97 | 23.2% | 135 | 1,202 | 26.7% | 103 | 50 |
| 167 | 190 | Range Rover Evoque | 96 | 49.7% | 126 | 507 | 37.2% | 166 | 181 |
| 168 | 152 | VW Crafter | 91 | 24.3% | 160 | 452 | 33.6% | 173 | 156 |
| 169 | 156 | Land Rover Defender | 90 | 26.5% | 156 | 664 | 31.2% | 142 | 151 |
| 170 | 164 | Ford Transit Courier | 88 | 30.6% | 173 | 604 | 35.3% | 149 | 146 |
| 171 | 186 | Ford Capri | 84 | 41.8% | 159 | 484 | 31.0% | 170 | 154 |
| 172 | 207 | Kia EV5 | 79 | 54.5% | 164 | 479 | 44.7% | 172 | 376 |
| 173 | 184 | Nissan Juke | 78 | 37.9% | 174 | 505 | 32.4% | 167 | 132 |
| 174 | 216 | Renault Master | 76 | 62.8% | 181 | 341 | 74.9% | 186 | 208 |
| 175 | 136 | Citroen Jumpy | 74 | 15.9% | 177 | 787 | 35.3% | 125 | 124 |
| 176 | 228 | Honda HR-V | 74 | 75.5% | 154 | 500 | 48.3% | 169 | 162 |
| 177 | 232 | Toyota Urban Cruiser | 74 | 83.1% | 166 | 288 | 48.0% | 190 | Β β |
| 178 | 160 | BMW iX | 71 | 22.3% | 208 | 252 | 13.1% | 195 | 182 |
| 179 | 221 | BMW Z4 | 71 | 63.4% | 111 | 731 | 57.9% | 133 | 147 |
| 180 | 138 | Opel Zafira Life | 70 | 16.1% | 165 | 507 | 21.7% | 165 | 221 |
| 181 | 191 | Kia Stonic | 69 | 36.5% | 171 | 521 | 41.1% | 163 | 149 |
| 182 | 194 | Mitsubishi Outlander | 68 | 40.0% | 187 | 386 | 25.8% | 180 | 168 |
| 183 | 229 | Subaru Forester | 65 | 67.7% | 189 | 329 | 61.6% | 188 | 180 |
| 184 | 197 | Renault Espace | 63 | 38.4% | 168 | 410 | 46.4% | 178 | 157 |
| 185 | 224 | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 63 | 58.3% | 194 | 193 | 31.3% | 209 | 240 |
| 186 | 204 | Mazda CX-80 | 58 | 38.7% | 193 | 351 | 35.0% | 185 | 170 |
| 187 | 112 | Volvo XC90 | 56 | 8.5% | 183 | 424 | 15.1% | 176 | 134 |
| 188 | 246 | SsangYong Tivoli | 54 | 84.4% | 201 | 238 | 75.8% | 199 | 187 |
| 189 | 226 | Smart #3 | 53 | 51.5% | 198 | 209 | 44.4% | 205 | 209 |
| 190 | 181 | Citroen Berlingo | 53 | 23.8% | 211 | 158 | 21.9% | 224 | 165 |
| 191 | 243 | Iveco Daily | 53 | 70.7% | 185 | 329 | 77.2% | 187 | 192 |
| 192 | 206 | DS 7 | 52 | 35.9% | 176 | 274 | 41.3% | 193 | 217 |
| 193 | 166 | Renault Rafale | 50 | 17.5% | 197 | 249 | 27.0% | 197 | 160 |
| 194 | 124 | Audi Q7 | 49 | 9.3% | 188 | 282 | 12.3% | 191 | 172 |
| 195 | 203 | Ford Mustang | 49 | 32.7% | 213 | 187 | 30.3% | 213 | 194 |
| 196 | 175 | Nissan X-Trail | 49 | 20.4% | 179 | 434 | 17.5% | 175 | 175 |
| 197 | 209 | Renault Trafic | 47 | 35.6% | 191 | 240 | 34.9% | 198 | 198 |
| 198 | 119 | VW Touareg | 47 | 8.2% | 199 | 183 | 6.6% | 215 | 210 |
| 199 | 242 | Alpine A290 | 45 | 57.7% | 195 | 175 | 42.0% | 218 | 232 |
| 200 | 239 | Honda CR-V | 43 | 54.4% | 178 | 356 | 47.0% | 184 | 166 |
| 201 | 173 | Citroen C4/C4 X/Spacetourer | 43 | 16.9% | 192 | 482 | 26.0% | 171 | 105 |
| 202 | 179 | Range Rover Sport | 43 | 18.9% | 202 | 194 | 13.4% | 208 | 201 |
| 203 | 250 | Honda Civic | 42 | 71.2% | 225 | 179 | 63.9% | 216 | 203 |
| 204 | 83 | MG 3 | 41 | 4.1% | 206 | 208 | 6.8% | 206 | 164 |
| 205 | 170 | BYD Dolphin | 40 | 15.2% | 186 | 166 | 36.2% | 221 | 275 |
| 206 | 182 | Kia K4 | 40 | 19.0% | 232 | 82 | 14.3% | 257 | Β β |
| 207 | 253 | Subaru Crosstrek | 38 | 65.5% | 215 | 218 | 58.4% | 204 | 188 |
| 208 | 178 | Volvo EX90 | 38 | 16.5% | 233 | 102 | 14.5% | 246 | 255 |
| 209 | 222 | Suzuki S-Cross | 38 | 34.5% | 219 | 177 | 31.4% | 217 | 169 |
| 210 | 264 | SsangYong Torres | 37 | 84.1% | 218 | 149 | 72.7% | 228 | 254 |
| 211 | 171 | BMW 7er | 37 | 14.5% | 227 | 150 | 14.0% | 227 | 229 |
| 212 | 177 | BMW X7 | 36 | 15.7% | 190 | 249 | 21.4% | 196 | 190 |
| 213 | 218 | Mazda MX-5 | 36 | 30.8% | 207 | 189 | 31.5% | 211 | 218 |
| 214 | 217 | Fiat Ulysse | 35 | 29.9% | 238 | 120 | 34.3% | 238 | 231 |
| 215 | 210 | Kia EV6 | 35 | 27.3% | 200 | 222 | 27.3% | 203 | 178 |
| 216 | 193 | Porsche Taycan | 34 | 19.1% | 234 | 132 | 12.5% | 232 | 205 |
| 217 | 220 | Nissan Townstar | 33 | 29.2% | 223 | 201 | 23.4% | 207 | 171 |
| 218 | 259 | Alfa Romeo Tonale | 33 | 68.7% | 203 | 165 | 50.7% | 222 | 197 |
| 219 | 189 | Polestar 4 | 33 | 16.8% | 231 | 154 | 13.0% | 225 | 228 |
| 220 | 230 | Ford Mustang Mach-E | 32 | 35.2% | 216 | 135 | 43.5% | 230 | 265 |
| 221 | 260 | Lynk & Co 08 | 32 | 66.7% | 241 | 117 | 44.2% | 240 | 302 |
| 222 | 137 | Mercedes Vito | 32 | 7.3% | 204 | 189 | 8.6% | 212 | 179 |
| 223 | 195 | Hyundai Bayon | 32 | 19.0% | 210 | 234 | 16.7% | 200 | 173 |
| 224 | 199 | BMW X6 | 31 | 19.9% | 214 | 539 | 21.6% | 161 | 206 |
| 225 | 225 | Hyundai Santa Fe | 29 | 27.1% | 221 | 169 | 22.4% | 220 | 185 |
| 226 | 237 | Kia Sorento | 28 | 34.6% | 212 | 187 | 33.9% | 214 | 196 |
| 227 | 276 | Honda Prelude | 28 | 82.4% | 249 | 53 | 29.3% | 275 | Β β |
| 228 | 252 | Fiat Panda | 28 | 48.3% | 196 | 230 | 22.7% | 201 | 200 |
| 229 | 257 | Toyota Land Cruiser | 28 | 56.0% | 222 | 126 | 41.4% | 235 | 237 |
| 230 | 165 | Volvo S/V60 | 27 | 9.4% | 217 | 190 | 15.1% | 210 | 177 |
| 231 | 256 | MG S6 | 27 | 54.0% | 277 | 37 | 8.8% | 286 | Β β |
| 232 | 205 | Range RoverΒ Β | 27 | 18.1% | 248 | 111 | 15.5% | 243 | 234 |
| 233 | 208 | Porsche Panamera | 24 | 16.7% | 251 | 94 | 11.6% | 251 | 216 |
| 234 | 270 | Subaru Outback | 24 | 64.9% | 205 | 174 | 59.2% | 219 | 204 |
| 235 | 286 | SsangYong Korando | 24 | 82.8% | 236 | 103 | 71.1% | 245 | 246 |
| 236 | 185 | Opel Combo | 24 | 11.8% | 254 | 68 | 13.7% | 263 | 282 |
| 237 | 236 | Peugeot Rifter | 24 | 28.9% | 259 | 115 | 41.4% | 241 | 235 |
| 238 | 266 | Honda ZR-V | 24 | 61.5% | 220 | 159 | 50.5% | 223 | 213 |
| 239 | 223 | Lexus LBX | 23 | 21.3% | 229 | 128 | 27.8% | 233 | 202 |
| 240 | 265 | Ferrari 12Cilindri | 23 | 56.1% | 253 | 86 | 46.7% | 255 | 264 |
| 241 | 269 | Ssangyong Actyon | 22 | 57.9% | 224 | 134 | 54.5% | 231 | 253 |
| 242 | 268 | SsangYong Rexton | 22 | 56.4% | 230 | 104 | 50.3% | 244 | 256 |
| 243 | 231 | Jeep Wrangler | 22 | 24.4% | 256 | 126 | 22.6% | 236 | 243 |
| 244 | 196 | Mercedes GLS | 21 | 12.5% | 272 | 227 | 30.1% | 202 | 226 |
| 245 | 285 | Nissan Ariya | 20 | 69.0% | 239 | 82 | 53.3% | 258 | 199 |
| 246 | 215 | Peugeot 408 | 20 | 16.4% | 245 | 127 | 16.7% | 234 | 159 |
| 247 | 251 | Lamborghini Urus | 19 | 32.2% | 242 | 95 | 27.2% | 249 | 241 |
| 248 | 219 | Ford Focus | 18 | 15.8% | 228 | 257 | 10.2% | 194 | 114 |
| 249 | 214 | Kia EV9 | 18 | 14.6% | 247 | 97 | 18.3% | 248 | 249 |
| 250 | 233 | Man TGE | 17 | 19.3% | 237 | 88 | 18.0% | 253 | 222 |
| 251 | 295 | Lynk & Co 01 | 16 | 76.2% | 243 | 78 | 48.4% | 259 | 297 |
| 252 | 213 | Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 16 | 13.0% | 226 | 120 | 18.7% | 239 | 289 |
| 253 | 247 | Hyundai Ioniq6 | 15 | 24.6% | 264 | 41 | 12.7% | 280 | 290 |
| 254 | 284 | Lexus UX | 15 | 51.7% | 294 | 37 | 26.8% | 287 | 219 |
| 255 | 261 | Toyota RAV4 | 15 | 31.2% | 257 | 122 | 33.8% | 237 | 137 |
| 256 | 201 | Mercedes S-Klasse/EQS | 15 | 9.9% | 265 | 100 | 7.9% | 247 | 212 |
| 257 | 248 | Kia Niro | 14 | 23.0% | 235 | 112 | 42.1% | 242 | 211 |
| 258 | 235 | Mercedes SL | 14 | 16.7% | 250 | 57 | 14.7% | 271 | 259 |
| 259 | 234 | Hyundai Staria | 14 | 16.5% | 279 | 61 | 10.9% | 269 | 238 |
| 260 | 273 | Subaru Solterra | 14 | 38.9% | 260 | 30 | 31.9% | 289 | 306 |
| 261 | 305 | Vinfast VF6 | 14 | 93.3% | 280 | 64 | 90.1% | 265 | Β β |
| 262 | 244 | Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 14 | 19.7% | 240 | 137 | 34.6% | 229 | 193 |
| 263 | 212 | Audi A8 | 13 | 10.6% | 268 | 39 | 8.4% | 283 | 261 |
| 264 | 211 | Mercedes AMG GT | 13 | 10.4% | 288 | 50 | 14.9% | 276 | 250 |
| 265 | 293 | Togg T10X | 13 | 56.5% | 292 | 58 | 51.8% | 270 | 318 |
| 266 | 281 | MG Cyberster | 13 | 43.3% | 258 | 70 | 36.3% | 261 | 257 |
| 267 | 255 | Range Rover Velar | 13 | 23.6% | 255 | 95 | 22.2% | 250 | 225 |
| 268 | 227 | Jaecoo 7 | 12 | 11.9% | 305 | 21 | 9.4% | 300 | Β β |
| 269 | 241 | Lexus NX | 12 | 15.2% | 273 | 72 | 19.2% | 260 | 242 |
| 270 | 291 | Lexus RZ | 12 | 52.2% | 269 | 40 | 34.8% | 282 | 248 |
| 271 | 301 | Lynk & Co 02 | 12 | 75.0% | 263 | 39 | 76.5% | 285 | 321 |
| 272 | 297 | Omoda 5 | 12 | 60.0% | 325 | 13 | 48.2% | 312 | Β β |
| 273 | 280 | Volvo C40 | 11 | 35.5% | 285 | 41 | 26.1% | 279 | 266 |
| 274 | 287 | Ferrari Purosangue | 11 | 39.3% | 266 | 62 | 36.3% | 267 | 273 |
| 275 | 292 | Tesla Model S | 11 | 47.8% | 262 | 68 | 49.6% | 262 | 298 |
| 276 | 289 | Ferrari 296 GTB | 11 | 45.8% | 261 | 65 | 51.6% | 264 | 247 |
| 277 | 249 | Subaru Uncharted | 9 | 14.8% | Β β | 9 | 13.3% | 324 | Β β |
| 278 | 254 | BMW XM | 9 | 16.4% | 276 | 40 | 13.7% | 281 | 284 |
| 279 | 294 | Ferrari Amalfi | 9 | 40.9% | 271 | 25 | 37.9% | 295 | Β β |
| 280 | 290 | Alfa Romeo Giulia | 8 | 34.8% | 284 | 55 | 33.3% | 273 | 223 |
| 281 | 317 | Ferrari Roma | 8 | 88.9% | 267 | 87 | 64.5% | 254 | 269 |
| 282 | 320 | Dongfeng Box | 8 | 100.0% | 313 | 10 | 90.9% | 320 | Β β |
| 283 | 303 | Land Rover Discovery Sport | 8 | 53.3% | 278 | 54 | 26.7% | 274 | 263 |
| 284 | 258 | Xpeng P7 | 8 | 16.3% | 321 | 10 | 10.9% | 323 | 319 |
| 285 | 302 | GWM Wey 05 | 7 | 46.7% | 289 | 29 | 42.0% | 290 | 285 |
| 286 | 311 | Alpine A110 | 7 | 58.3% | 252 | 56 | 80.0% | 272 | 272 |
| 287 | 313 | Tesla Model X | 7 | 58.3% | 281 | 45 | 54.2% | 278 | 304 |
| 288 | 262 | Audi e-Tron GT | 7 | 15.2% | 293 | 39 | 10.8% | 284 | 268 |
| 289 | 245 | Polestar 2 | 7 | 10.9% | 275 | 62 | 12.8% | 266 | 233 |
| 290 | 308 | Ferrari 849 Testarossa | 6 | 46.2% | 317 | 8 | 34.8% | 328 | Β β |
| 291 | 309 | Fiat Tipo | 6 | 46.2% | 290 | 92 | 13.5% | 252 | 227 |
| 292 | 310 | Renault Arkana | 6 | 46.2% | 274 | 83 | 50.6% | 256 | 158 |
| 293 | 153 | Nissan Primastar | 6 | 1.6% | 304 | 28 | 3.0% | 291 | 245 |
| 294 | 329 | Vinfast VF 8 | 6 | 100.0% | 295 | 28 | 90.3% | 292 | 293 |
| 295 | 275 | Lexus RX | 6 | 17.1% | 306 | 17 | 6.9% | 307 | 291 |
| 296 | 263 | Mitsubishi Colt | 5 | 11.4% | 244 | 62 | 27.3% | 268 | 136 |
| 297 | 321 | Deepal S05 | 5 | 71.4% | 297 | 13 | 44.8% | 313 | Β β |
| 298 | 327 | Honda E:NY1 | 5 | 83.3% | 286 | 27 | 75.0% | 293 | 309 |
| 299 | 298 | BYD Tang | 5 | 26.3% | 303 | 20 | 27.4% | 304 | 327 |
| 300 | 267 | MG S9 | 5 | 12.8% | Β β | 5 | 4.1% | 339 | Β β |
| 301 | 306 | DS 8 | 4 | 28.6% | 310 | 16 | 26.7% | 308 | 375 |
| 302 | 332 | Mazda MX-30 | 4 | 80.0% | 328 | 10 | 50.0% | 319 | 260 |
| 303 | 299 | Opel Movano | 4 | 21.0% | 314 | 21 | 16.9% | 301 | 252 |
| 304 | 322 | GWM Wey 03 | 4 | 57.1% | 302 | 21 | 48.8% | 303 | 283 |
| 305 | 318 | Ferrari SF90/Stradale | 4 | 44.4% | 291 | 21 | 56.8% | 302 | 279 |
| 306 | 282 | Volvo ES90 | 4 | 13.3% | 322 | 15 | 5.2% | 310 | Β β |
| 307 | 323 | Lucid Air | 3 | 42.9% | 345 | 9 | 33.3% | 326 | 325 |
| 308 | 240 | Hyundai i10 | 3 | 3.8% | 246 | 386 | 24.5% | 181 | 69 |
| 309 | 288 | Bentley Continental | 3 | 12.5% | 299 | 22 | 16.2% | 299 | 278 |
| 310 | 336 | Fiat Doblo | 3 | 75.0% | 316 | 11 | 84.6% | 317 | 352 |
| 311 | 340 | Man TGM | 3 | 100.0% | 334 | 5 | 33.3% | 336 | 339 |
| 312 | 328 | Porsche Cayman | 3 | 50.0% | 282 | 31 | 67.4% | 288 | 224 |
| 313 | 335 | Subaru Impreza | 3 | 60.0% | 343 | 9 | 34.6% | 327 | 301 |
| 314 | 337 | Toyota Prius | 3 | 75.0% | 283 | 18 | 28.6% | 306 | 287 |
| 315 | 304 | Maserati Grecale | 3 | 20.0% | 287 | 26 | 18.1% | 294 | 292 |
| 316 | 272 | Ineos Grenadier | 3 | 8.3% | 270 | 48 | 32.0% | 277 | 270 |
| 317 | 277 | Zeekr 7X | 2 | 5.9% | 301 | 10 | 13.7% | 318 | Β β |
| 318 | 307 | Lucid Gravity | 2 | 14.3% | 300 | 11 | 22.0% | 315 | Β β |
| 319 | 324 | Suzuki Across | 2 | 28.6% | 311 | 6 | 13.6% | 334 | 332 |
| 320 | 325 | Toyota Supra | 2 | 28.6% | 296 | 22 | 44.9% | 298 | 303 |
| 321 | 339 | Audi A7 | 2 | 66.7% | Β β | 4 | 25.0% | 344 | 251 |
| 322 | 283 | DS 4 | 2 | 6.9% | 309 | 23 | 21.1% | 297 | 310 |
| 323 | 344 | Fiat Scudo | 2 | 100.0% | 336 | 4 | 100.0% | 341 | 349 |
| 324 | 345 | Iveco Stralis | 2 | 100.0% | 330 | 11 | 78.6% | 316 | 326 |
| 325 | 348 | Man TGX | 2 | 100.0% | Β β | 2 | 100.0% | 358 | 394 |
| 326 | 331 | Maserati GranTurismo | 2 | 40.0% | 324 | 9 | 36.0% | 325 | 320 |
| 327 | 319 | Lotus Eletre | 2 | 22.2% | Β β | 7 | 16.7% | 331 | 311 |
| 328 | 238 | Geely Starray | 1 | 1.3% | Β β | 1 | 1.1% | 360 | Β β |
| 329 | 326 | Alpine A390 | 1 | 16.7% | Β β | 3 | 3.9% | 354 | Β β |
| 330 | 296 | Lexus ES | 1 | 5.0% | 344 | 3 | 5.7% | 347 | 322 |
| 331 | 341 | BMW 8er | 1 | 50.0% | Β β | 10 | 40.0% | 321 | 274 |
| 332 | 352 | GWM Ora 07 | 1 | 100.0% | 312 | 7 | 77.8% | 330 | 341 |
| 333 | 347 | Lotus Emeya | 1 | 50.0% | 315 | 3 | 11.1% | 349 | 337 |
| 334 | 353 | Lotus Emira | 1 | 100.0% | 329 | 6 | 85.7% | 332 | 294 |
| 335 | 354 | Mercedes Arocs | 1 | 100.0% | 332 | 5 | 55.6% | 338 | 334 |
| 336 | 355 | Mercedes CLK | 1 | 100.0% | Β β | 1 | 100.0% | 367 | Β β |
| 337 | 350 | NIO ET5 | 1 | 50.0% | Β β | 1 | 20.0% | 371 | 299 |
| 338 | 356 | Nio Firefly | 1 | 100.0% | Β β | 3 | 100.0% | 350 | Β β |
| 339 | 351 | Togg T10F | 1 | 50.0% | 308 | 12 | 46.2% | 314 | 343 |
| 340 | 338 | Zeekr 001 | 1 | 25.0% | Β β | 1 | 12.5% | 378 | Β β |
| 341 | 315 | Fiat Qubo | 1 | 10.0% | Β β | 1 | 7.7% | 379 | Β β |
| 342 | 333 | Mercedes Actros | 1 | 20.0% | Β β | 5 | 38.5% | 337 | 336 |
| 343 | 271 | Suzuki Swace | 1 | 2.7% | 298 | 24 | 8.4% | 296 | 296 |
| 344 | 316 | Bentley Bentayga | 1 | 11.1% | 326 | 14 | 22.2% | 311 | 307 |
| 345 | 312 | Land Rover Discovery | 1 | 8.3% | 307 | 8 | 11.9% | 329 | 308 |
| 346 | 278 | Genesis GV60 | 1 | 3.1% | 323 | 6 | 2.9% | 335 | 315 |
Source: KBA









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Chelsea are eyeing a sensational summer move for Real Madrid star Arda Guler, according to a prominent ITK account on X.
The London outfit is reportedly ready to break the bank to secure the Turkish prodigy, positioning him as a marquee centerpiece for their long-term project at Stamford Bridge ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 campaign.
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According to prominent transfer insider, Chelsea are actively preparing a blockbuster Β£100 million proposal to test Real Madridβs resolve.
Taking to social media, the insider posted the following update:
βBREAKING: Chelsea are preparing a potential Β£100M move for Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler.β
However, securing the Turkish internationalβs signature will be far from straightforward.
There are other top Premier League clubs said to be interested in the player including Chelseaβs rivals Arsenal. Meanwhile, Man United are also said to be keeping tabs on the young Turk.
While Real Madrid have publicly maintained that the midfielder is not for sale and Guler himself has voiced a preference to fight for his place in Spain, the temptation of a guaranteed starting role under a manager who completely trusts him could heavily tilt the scales in Chelseaβs favor.
The driving force behind the ambitious pursuit is incoming Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso, who is eager to orchestrate a swift reunion with the 21-year-old playmaker, who flourished under the Spaniard.
Alonso was sacked from Santiago BernabΓ©u after a brief stint but has not been out of work for long, with Chelsea bringing him this summer, and he has reportedly identified Guler as his priority target.
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Shaking off the injury struggles of his early Madrid career, the dynamic playmaker enjoyed a productive campaign, racking up a brilliant four goals and 10 assists in 34 appearances across all competitions under Alonso.
In context, after Alonsoβs departure, he only added two more goals and four assists to his goal contribution tally, finishing the season with six goals and 14 assists in 51 appearances.
| Period | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Goal Contributions | G/A per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under Alonso | 34 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 0.41 |
| Without Alonso | 17 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.35 |
| Total (Season) | 51 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 0.39 |
Operating flawlessly as an inverted right winger and central advanced playmaker, Gulerβs high-volume chance creation transformed him into one of the most dangerous young players in Europe, making Chelseaβs massive valuation a necessary price to pay.
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England wrapped up their World Cup preparation with a dominant win over Costa Rica in Orlando.
The game was delayed by an hour due to thunder storms and when the game did eventually get underway, Thomas Tuchel's side were dominant throughout.
Indeed, it took just nine minutes for the Three Lions to take the lead when Anthony Gordon ran down the left side before pulling the ball back for Declan Rice to finish.
After setting up the first, Gordon thought he won a penalty just before the break when Shawn Johnson was judged to have brought the soon-to-be Barcelona man down. However, VAR intervened with the referee then reversing the decision after seeing Gordon hit the deck far too easily.
With just over an hour gone and England remaining in charge, Tuchel elected to make a half dozen changes.Β
Then just a few minutes later it was 2-0 with England's penalty this time sticking after Eberechi Eze's shot hit the arm of Darryl Araya. With Harry Kane having just been taken off, it was Gordon who converted the resulting penalty.
There was still time for a third goal that reflected England's control of the game. Morgan Rogers' shot from distance was far from the most dangerous effort but the rebound bounced kindly for Ollie Watkins to convert from close range and wrap up the win.
England will now wait for their first game of the 2026 World Cup when they take on Croatia in Texas.
The Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club continued its annual tradition of recognizing top area high school athletes but also coaches, educators and community members who have made significant contributions in athletics.
The 2026 Beacons were held June 9 at Elsinore Theatre.
The Booster Club launched The Beacons events in the summer of 2017 "to honor those who have positively impacted high school athletics in Salem-Keizer."
The Beacons' organizing group is "dedicated to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to participate because Salem-Keizer high school athletics focuses on excellence in academics, leadership, character development and competition as vital components in student achievement."
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The Booster Club donated $2,500 to each of the Salem-Keizer district's high schools in an effort to increase and ensure athletic participation.
Athletes of the year include North Salem's Braxton Singleton (football and boys track and field), Sprague's Brooke Friesen (girls volleyball), McNary's Fernandez Zepeda (boys soccer), McKay's Mayela Victoria (girls soccer), West Salem's Anders Hagen (boys cross-country), North Salem's Nelida "Neli" Dalgas (girls cross country), North Salem's Maximus Rodriguez (boys wrestling), McNary's Marlina Martinez (girls wrestling), West Salem's Jarrod Coy (boys swimming), West Salem's Odelya Laroya (girls swimming), West Salem's Teagan Scott (boys basketball and baseball), South Salem's Emma Burlison (girls basketball), West Salem's Courtney Gills (softball), West Salem's Madelyn Miller (girls track and field), Sprague's Aubrey Sorensen (girls golf), South Salem's Jacob Case (boys golf), Sprague's Mariela Hajdaravic (girls tennis), South Salem's Josiah Smith (boys tennis) and South Salem's Logan Scott (boys volleyball).
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Coach of the year is North Salem wrestling's Andrew Pickett.
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School Beacons were awarded to Derek Sawser (McKay), Craig Nicholas (McNary), Chris Lee (North Salem), Jeri Nored (Sprague), Phil Webb (South Salem) and Damien Ramirez (West Salem).
Receiving Community Beacons were Dave Fehler, Mike Maghan, Rick Wallace and Tom Pickens.
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When Anthony Gordonjoined Barcelona, the surprisingly good Spanish he spoke at his unveiling was, he said, a product of his dream to play for them. There are times when it seems his rise has been underpinned by ambition. Gordon may be a great self-improver, the scrawny kid who can hassles and harry defenders. But he has also coveted some of the trappings of stardom: the No 10 shirt, the penalties, the move to the glamour clubs.
And so it was that when Eberechi Ezeβs shot was handled that Gordon stepped forward in the Three Lionsβ final preparation before the World Cup 2026 starts. He would not have done had Harry Kane still been on the field, but the England captain had departed a few minutes earlier. But Gordon can capitalise on the departure of penalty takers.
When Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson, each capable of excelling from 12 yards, left Newcastle in the same summer, it provided an opportunity for Gordon. He saw an opening. He had the self-belief; some would say the greed. A dispute with Kieran Trippier in a rout of Qarabag came from a personal greed for goals, Gordon taking his second spot kick of the evening when Nick Woltemade seemed to need a goal more. The fact he scored 10 goals in the Champions League this season owed something to the fact five were spot kicks.
Gordonβs third goal for England came from 12 yards. It gave him a double: a goal and an assist in the same match. It may have also reversed the pecking order on the left flank. Marcus Rashford seemed to have leapfrogged him when he was Englandβs outstanding player against New Zealand on Saturday. But if there may have been something significant in the starting 11 against Costa Rica, with Gordon preferred, a chance was taken.
Left wing has been shaping up as one of Thomas Tuchelβs biggest decisions. Gordon looked intent on making it for him; creating Declan Riceβs first goal since becoming the official vice-captain was an early impact. Gordon was initially awarded a penalty, even if it was removed when replays proved he went to ground too easily. He instead took a spot kick. It was proof of a determination to be the main character but also intriguing. There could have been other options, Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka among them. The Merseysider stepped forward, though.

In the context of Gordon against Rashford β the latter a man who can testify to the pain that taking penalties for England can bring β a determining factor could be the Barcelona new boyβs skill in close quarters. His dynamism is a given, his speed forever a habit; but, trapped near the byline, he showed an ability to find players. A burst to the byline brought the breakthrough.
The Gordon-Rashford duel has come to look a straight shootout, even though there is a case for playing Morgan Rogers, a Tuchel favourite, on the left; Unai Emery does for Aston Villa at times. Indeed, Ollie Watkinsβ late third goal came from Rogers cut in from the left to have a shot parried.
But Tuchelβs job description suits Gordon and Rashford more, men with greater pace, who spend more time nearer the touchline. A proper left winger was what England lacked in Euro 2024, with Phil Foden instead joining the band of No 10s who got in Kaneβs way; or vice versa.
Too often two years ago, England ignored one flank. That lesson, at least, may have been learned as Nico OβReilly and Gordon combined productively. England did not really have a left-sided partnership in Euro 2024, in part because the auxiliary left-back was usually the right-footed Kieran Trippier, forever looking infield.

Whether England will be as potent on the right remains to be seen. Given Sakaβs fitness issues, his deputy may be starting against Croatia but Noni Madueke looked too one-footed when he missed an open goal and hit the post. Tuchel omitted more clinical finishers from the right flank, in Cole Palmer and Jarrod Bowen, in part due to a preference for game-stretching pace on the side.
Beyond that, Riceβs excellence was a given, a couple of his newer set-pieces a sign of Englandβs planning in their attempts to emulate Arsenalβs excellence from dead-ball situations. The fourth Gunner in the squad, Eze, was shot-happy when he came on.
But Englandβs rampant finish came in the context of limited opponents. Costa Rica were World Cup quarter-finalists 12 years ago. A dozen years on, they came third in a qualifying pool topped by Haiti. This looked like preparation for facing Panama; it may be less useful for facing Croatia or Ghana.
If nothing else, a triumph for Gordon was facilitated by a triumph of drainage facilities in Orlando. A swamp turned into a playable pitch for a delayed game. England may be back in Florida for a possible quarter-final with Brazil. If so, Gordonβs summer could contain both Barcelona and Brazil.
SAN DIEGO (AP) β Fernando Tatis Jr. hit just his second home run of the season with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 win against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
Tatis lined a 2-1 pitch from Chase Petty (0-1) into the first row of seats in left field, with a launch angle of just 18 degrees. He spread his arms wide in celebration as he approached second base and did an exaggerated stutter step around third. His jersey was torn off during a wild celebration.
He didn't hit his first homer of the season until May 30 at Washington. Wednesday's homer was the fifth career walk-off for Tatis and fifth of the season for San Diego, which won for just the fourth time in 16 games.
The Padres took two of three Cincinnati, who scored all their runs Wednesday on three home runs.
Cincinnati took a 4-2 lead on its third homer, by Eugenio SuΓ‘rez off Ron Marinaccio with one out in the eighth.
San Diego tied it in the bottom of the inning on an RBI double by Gavin Sheets and a run-scoring single by Samad Taylor.
The rally got Michael King off the hook for what would have been his fourth straight loss. He has allowed six home runs in his last four starts, including two in each of his last two starts. Wandy Peralta (1-0) pitched the ninth.
King allowed Spencer Steerβs two-run shot into the second deck in left field in the fourth that gave the Reds a 2-1 lead.
San Diego tied it in the fifth when Tatis' two-out single brought in Rodolfo DurΓ‘n, aboard on a one-out double.
JJ Bleday homered off King with two outs in the seventh, his 11th, for a 3-2 lead.
Reds LHP Nick Lodolo (2-1, 5.51 ERA) is scheduled to start Friday night at home against Arizona.
Padres RHP Griffin Canning (0-4, 6.34 ERA) is expected to start Friday night at Baltimore.
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The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association named Florida pitcher Aidan King and two-way player Caden McDonald to its All-America teams on Wednesday.
King lands on the First Team as the SEC Pitcher of the Year, and McDonald is one of two utility selections to the Second Team. Perfect Game also included both players on its second team.
This is the first All-America team selection for both players; however, King was a unanimous Freshman All-American in 2025.
King led Florida with eight wins, a 3.21 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 97 innings. He struck out 92 batters while walking 19 for a 4.84 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He is the first Gator underclassman to be named SEC Pitcher of the Year and the fourth in league history.
McDonald entered the starting lineup on April 24 against Texas A&M and never left. Twice, McDonald threw three-plus scoreless innings and hit a home run, establishing himself as one of the best two-way players in college baseball. He finished the season with a .319/.379/.702 slash line and nine home runs. As a pitcher, McDonald carried a 3.42 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 20 appearances.
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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo got their last minutes to prepare for their final World Cup tournament as England faced Costa Rica after rain and lightening delayed the friendly game by an hour.
Venezuela Iraq, and Senegal were also in action tonight before Mexico and South Africa kick start the action at the Mexico City Stadium on Thursday evening, as the finals in the US, Canada, and Mexico edge closer.
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Anthony Gordon scored and assisted in an encouraging display as England coasted to a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica in their delayed final warm-up game before their World Cup opener against Croatia next Wednesday.
It was Thomas Tuchelβs responsibility this evening to dispel any concern England fans carried into the game after Saturdayβs tepid 1-0 victory against New Zealand, the World Cupβs lowest ranked side, and he delivered on that front.
Declan Rice rolled in the opener to put the Three Lions in front, after kickoff was moved forward an hour to nearby lightening, and they should have been two in front when Noni Madueke took the ball around the goalkeeper and hit the post.
Gordon deserved his goal that eventually came in the latter stages of the second half when he dispatched a penalty awarded handball, before substitute Ollie Watkins capped off Englandβs preparations with an easy header minutes before full time.
The Three Lions were just as dominant as they were at the weekend with 82% of the possession and managing to limit their opponents to just one shot on goal. Though they were poor, itβs a marked improvement to the frailty on show against New Zealand.
Alongside Manchester City target Elliot Anderson, Rice provided a solid midfield base that his country were desperately lacking last time out and found himself in the perfect place to steer England into the lead.
But it wasnβt quite as encouraging a display from Noni Madueke and Morgan Rogers, who both missed chances that they would be expected to score nine times out of ten in the Premier League either side of the break.
It wonβt do them any favors as Tuchel decided to leave his substitutes until late and formulate the starting line up to face his teamβs World Cup nemeses Croatia next Wednesday.
Lionel Messi wonβt have fond memories playing against Iceland at a World Cup, missing a penalty as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw in Russiaβs 2018 tournament, but it was smooth sailing this time around in the holdersβ last friendly.
Valentin Barco powered home the opener from the edge of the box just eight minutes into proceedings before Messi added a second from the spot with just over a quarter of an hour left in the tie.
AtlΓ©tico Madridβs Thiago Almada rounded off a routine victory for La Albiceleste, ensuring they go into next Wednesdayβs opening game against Algeria in a buoyant mood and on a run of eight consecutive friendlies won.
Portugal will also head into the 2026 World Cup in fine form, beating Nigeria to earn a fourth victory in a row since their 9-1 dismantling of Armenia in the last qualifying match.
Cristiano Ronaldo wasnβt amongst the goals in his second consecutive start since missing out on the demolition job due to serving his suspension after being dismissed in the 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland, but may well be scoring again soon.
Instead it was Pedro Neto and 23-year-old Juventus midfielder Francisco ConceiΓ§Γ£o who found the net either side of Akor Adamsβ 37th-minute equalizer as Portgual look to give Ronaldo the perfect send off on his last attempt to win the tournament.
The 41-year-old, who has famously never scored in the knockout stages, skewed a big chance inside the penalty area well wide of goal but will likely fancy himself against the DR Congo next Wednesday before facing Uzbekistan and Colombia.
Venezuela were in action against fellow World Cup nation Iraq and emerged 2-0 victors, with Toulouse striker Cristian CΓ‘sseres and Chuchu RamΓrez on target for the nation ranked 49 in the world.
Nicholas Jackson saw red after receiving two yellow cards in Senegalβs goalless draw against FIFA Arab Cup semi-finalists Saudi Arabia, who will enter into their third World Cup appearance in a row when they take on Uruguay on the 15th of June.
Senegal open their tournament against another Francophone nation, in the form of tournament favourites France.

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New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh provided an encouraging update on star wide receiver Malik Nabers at the conclusion of New York's mandatory minicamp.Β
Nabers continues to recover after suffering a torn ACL during Week 4 of the 2025 season. He had surgery at the time and needed a follow-up procedure earlier this year.
It's certainly been a tough road for the Louisiana State product, but Harbaugh is optimistic that he's moving in the right direction.Β
"He said his plan is to be here most of the time, almost all the time he'll be here, I believe. I don't think he will be here all the time. He's going to be here a lot working really hard. He's making really good progress right now. I'm very hopeful that he'll be back soon," Harbaugh said of Nabers.Β
"Also, understand when you come back from a knee, he'll be back, and he'll still be building his way back to his ultimate full-strength self. But he's doing great. He's doing a great job. He's made some real good progress in the last few weeks."
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Detroit β The Tigers added some bullpen depth on Wednesday.
They acquired 32-year-old right-hander Jacob Waguespack from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations. He is expected to report to Triple-A Toledo.
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Waguespack, who hasnβt pitched in the big leagues since 2024, had a 1.66 ERA with 33 strikeouts and 15 walks at Triple-A Nashville this season.
He had brief stints with the Blue Jays and Rays, posting a 5.11 ERA and 1.543 WHIP in 31 games.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the 2026 class of inductees to the teamβs Hall of Fame.
Wilbur Cooper, John Candelaria and Jack Wilson will be added to the Pirates Hall of Fame, which launched in 2022 to recognize former managers and players whoβve had a significant impact on the franchise, baseball and Pittsburgh.
The three will join the 29 current Pirates Hall of Fame members, including the inaugural 19.
A on-field, pre-game ceremony will honor the new members on Friday, Sept. 4, before the Pirates face off against the Angels. The official induction will take place the day before.
βThe playing careers of the three inductees who make up the 2026 class of the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame span nearly 100 years, reflecting the rich history of our organization and the special place these players hold within it,β Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting said. βThis recognition is about the celebration of the career achievements and a testament to the impact they had on our organization. We established the Pirates Hall of Fame to ensure the stories of players like Wilbur, John and Jack are shared with generations of Pirates fans, and we are proud to welcome them as the class of 2026.β
Wilbur Cooper pitched for the Pirates from 1912 to 1924. He ranks first all-time among Pirates pitchers in wins (202) and complete games (263). He also holds the Pirates club record for lowest ERA by a left-handed pitcher in a season (1.87 in 1916).
Candelaria spent 12 of his 19 Major League seasons with the Pirates. He ranks fourth in team history in strikeouts (1,159) and ninth in wins (124). He was an All-Star in 1977 and a member of the 1979 World Series-champion Pirates team.
Wilson spent nine years with the Pirates during his 12-year career. Heβs fourth in Pirates history for games played at shortstop (1,128) and holds the club record for most double plays by a shortstop in a season (129 in 2004). He was also an All-Star and was voted MVP in 2004.
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Picking an NFL MVP before the preseason even begins is a tough endeavor, especially considering how it's impossible to predict injuries or how a team will mesh with new pieces and coaches before they even hit the field.
But in the service of offseason content, NFL.com's Dan Parr looked at the top dark horse candidates to win the NFL's top award. He excluded the top 10 names based on DraftKings odds as of June 9, too, given they wouldn't really be true shocks to win MVP.
Parr ended up picking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Purdy as the No. 1 dark horse candidate to MVP, simply because he will play in the same offense he's enjoyed throughout the entirety of his career and because of the offensive additions the team made this offseason.
Whatβs different this year is the 49ers made moves to give Purdy what could be the best receiving corps heβs ever had. Signing future Hall of Famer Mike Evans was the blockbuster acquisition, but San Francisco also brought in a former 1,000-yard receiver in Christian Kirk and clearly has high hopes for second-round pick DeβZhaun Stribling, who has the size/speed combination to make those who believe he was drafted too early (No. 33 overall) eat their words. If 2024 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall breaks out, Shanahan could have an embarrassment of riches.
Purdy still has one of the leagueβs better offensive lines blocking for him, and maybe his most talented pass-catching weapon of all in RB Christian McCaffrey. Itβs worth monitoring how TE George Kittle fares as he makes his way back from an Achilles tear, but backup Jake Tonges performed well when he received opportunities last season.
Purdy has come close to winning MVP in the past, too. He came in fourth in MVP voting in 2023 after throwing for 4,280 yards, 31 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in his first full season as a starter, but he hasn't enjoyed the same production in the past two years due to injuries around him and to him.
As Parr mentioned, that could all change in 2026 with a new collection of offensive weapons and a stable scheme under Kyle Shanahan. Everything could come together for Purdy and the 49ers this year, and that could result in the youngsters biggest accolade of his young career.
This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: Brock Purdy named top dark horse MVP candidate
The Arizona Cardinals delivered a mixed dose of injury news on their final day of minicamp.
First, the good: Nickel cornerback Garrett Williams is trending ahead of expectations in his recovery from a torn Achilles, suffered Dec. 21. When head coach Mike LaFleur arrived in February, Williams was on pace for a return in October or November. Now, he has a chance to be ready for Week 1Β β or even for the latter stages of training camp.
βWe got great news on Garrett,β LaFleur said. ββ¦ He's put so much good work in. What a special human being that is.β
With Williams injured, the Cardinals have moved veteran Sean Murphy-Bunting to nickel, bolstering their depth at the position. Williams, though, is one of the Cardinalsβ more impactful defensive players. He figures to regain his starting job once he returns to full health, although Achilles injuries do often reduce playersβ effectiveness in their first season back.
For the most part, this has been the trend of Cardinalsβ spring camp. Key players such as defensive tackle Walter Nolen and tight end Tip Reiman are also expected to return in time for training camp, LaFleur confirmed. Rookie linebacker Karson Sharar suffered a βsubstantialβ hamstring injury early in OTAs, LaFleur said, but he, too, will be ready for training camp, barring setbacks.
There was, though, one exception to the positive trend. Fourth-round defensive tackle Kaleb Proctor suffered a torn meniscus in OTAs and could now miss his entire rookie season.
βHe'll miss quite a bit of time, if not β I don't want to say absolute, but if not the whole year,β LaFleur said.
This is now the third consecutive season in which the Cardinals have lost a rookie defensive tackle to a major preseason injury. Darius Robinson missed the first 11 games with a calf strain in 2024, while Nolen missed the first seven games of last season with the same injury.
Proctorβs injury further strains a group that was already lacking impact players. Nolen, Robinson, Roy Lopez, Dante Stills and Andrew Billings currently project to be the Cardinalsβ most used interior defensive linemen.
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It seemed, initially, like an odd decision for the Cardinals to cancel their final practice of mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, June 10. After all, this is a young team under a first-year head coach β one that needs all the practice time it can get.
LaFleur, though, explained the decision in detail. The final practice of minicamp is unique, in that players have six weeks off immediately afterward. That means that there is no opportunity to break down the film from practice, while players often have one eye on their summer plans ahead. In LaFleurβs mind, itβs a session prone to injury setbacks.
Plus, the Cardinals will have one extra week of training camp, with players set to report on July 22, due to the teamβs participation in the Hall of Fame Game. And, with a new head coach in town, the Cardinals got βquite a bit more repsβ during spring practices than they had in previous seasons, LaFleur said.
Put it all together and LaFleur felt comfortable prioritizing health over one extra practice session.
βEverywhere I've been, I've never liked this (practice),β LaFleur said. βI've been scared to death of it. And the fact that we got out 100% clean yesterday was first and foremost the priority.β
Given one final opportunity to name a starter at quarterback before the Cardinals break for the summer, LaFleur unsurprisingly declined. Not only that, he said that the Cardinals do not currently have a timeline for making that decision.
βNot really concerned about QB1 right now,β LaFleur said. βI'm concerned about these guys all reporting on July 22nd.β
Jacoby Brissett remains the presumptive front-runner for the job, but he skipped voluntary OTAs and conducted a hold-in during minicamp, missing out on valuable offseason reps. In his absence, Gardner Minshew led the Cardinalsβ first-team offense.
When asked whether he expects Brissett to arrive at training camp with a new contract, LaFleur said, βConversations will be ongoing, like they have been.β
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Cardinals get mixed injury news on Garrett Williams, Kaleb Proctor

When Bayern Munich exited negotiations with Kennet Eichhorn, it gave an opening for a Bundesliga club to appeal to Eichhornβs desire to stay in Germany β and Bayer Leverkusen did just that.
On Wednesday, Die Werkself secured the phenomβs signature on a long-term contract. Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, the contract will run through 2031.
Of course, Bayer Leverkusen was thrilled to get the phenom as it issued this release on its website:
Bayer 04 have signed 16-year-old defensive midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin. The Germany U17 international is joining the Werkself from the Berlin Bundesliga 2 club on a long-term contract. Eichhorn made 19 appearances for the Hertha Berlin first team last season, scoring two goals.
βWe are very happy we were able to convince Kennet Eichhorn of our approach. We were already in close contact with Kennet and his family a year ago, and even back then we formed a good bond,β said Bayer 04 Managing Director Sport Simon Rolfes. βThat was also always evident in this yearβs talks. Kennet shares our view that Bayer 04 offers the best conditions for him to develop into an absolute top player in the Bundesliga. The talks with our head coach Carles MartΓnez were also characterised by great agreement on footballing issues and mutual trust,β said Rolfes. βWith Kennet, we now have one of the best German talents in our ranks.β
Born in Bernau near Berlin, Eichhorn caused a stir in his respective age groups from an early age. His impressive performances as a 16-year-old as a number six in the physically demanding Bundesliga 2 finally made him one of the most sought-after young players in Germany. βAfter really very good talks, I decided on what I consider to be the best solution: Leverkusen is a club that has quickly developed many players, even very young ones, into top professionals,β says Eichhorn, who can also play in central midfield. He will wear the number 18 jersey at Bayer 04. βI will do everything I can to follow a similar path here. Iβm really looking forward to taking my next steps at such an exciting, top European club like Bayer 04.β
Bayern Munich will get a chance to measure up how successful Eichhorn becomes very closely. Will the Bavarians regret not taking the leap for Eichhorn or exhale and think they dodged a bullet? Time will tell.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) β The Croatian team that came to the United States for this year's World Cup does not seem totally ready to enter a new era.
After back-to-back semifinal appearances, why would it be?
Croatia has arrived in the Washington, D.C. area, where it is setting up camp at least through the group stage, although its three games are in Arlington, Texas; Toronto; and Philadelphia. The roster includes one of the game's greats in 40-year-old Luka Modric, as well as 37-year-old Ivan Perisic. Both of them helped the team to a runner-up finish in 2018 and third place in 2022.
βI think it's a big thing for any young player to have players such as Luka, Perisic, (Mateo) Kovacic and (Andrej) Kramaric in the team,β 23-year-old striker Igor Matanovic said Wednesday through a translator, mentioning each of the four players on Croatia's roster with more than 100 appearances in international play. βTo see every little detail they do, I think it's a great privilege, and I try to learn as much as I can.β
Croatia's first World Cup appearance was in 1998 after the breakup of Yugoslavia, and the team made it all the way to the semifinals. The Vatreni, as they are called, have certainly made their mark on the event, and not just because of their familiar checkered shirts. Croatia finished third in 1998 and 2022 and reached the final in 2018 in Russia before losing to France.
Modric won the Ballon dβOr in 2018, the only time from 2008-21 that Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo didn't win it. He needs just two more international appearances to reach 200, and although the midfielder broke his cheekbone in April, he scored while wearing a protective mask in Sunday's 2-1 win over Slovenia in a friendly.
He has played in four World Cups already, the first in 2006 when Matanovic was only 3 years old. Croatia didn't qualify for the 2010 tournament.
Not only did the Vatreni keep several experienced players around for this year, but they also have the same coach, Zlatko Dalic, from 2018 and 2022. It's a team not lacking for continuity and experience. The question is whether at some point age will catch up.
That could be answered quickly. Croatia's opener is next Wednesday against England in one of the most anticipated group matches in the whole tournament. It's a rematch of a 2018 semifinal.
βIt's a big football nation, a big team. The English Premier League is the best in the world for a reason,β midfielder Kristijan Jakic said through a translator. βI was surprised a little bit by their final squad list because they were missing some players that maybe you would expect. But that also says a lot about their quality. They're highly motivated to win.β
Jakic was on the team in 2022, but his playing time in that World Cup consisted of a single minute in the third-place match against Morocco.
βThat minute was the highlight of my whole career, of my life,β Jakic said. βI would lie to you if I didn't say that I expect or hope for a few more minutes than one minute, but I will give my best to the team and I will be very happy with everything that I play for Croatian team.β
Jakic did score twice in qualifying for this tournament, and at some point Croatia will need to build around a new generation of players. The next few weeks will determine how soon that day comes.
βCroatia knows how to play against the best teams in the world," Jakic said. "So I expect a good result for us.β
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The 2026 men's World Cup kicks off this week across the US, Mexico and Canada, with excited football fans preparing to cheer on England and Scotland.
But which World Cup players have roots near you? Our postcode lookup includes present day superstars and past greats from all four home nations since 1950 β discover how many have come from your local area.
England stars hail from Torquay to Blyth, with many players still closely tied to where they grew up.
Manchester's Nico O'Reilly has the city's 0161 dialling code tattooed on his arm, while Sunderland-born Jordan Pickford was awarded his own parking space at his local Lidl after his World Cup exploits in 2018.
Scotland's long-awaited World Cup return is led by players from Glasgow and the central belt.
Captain Andy Robertson once worked on the tills at Marks & Spencer on Sauchiehall Street, while Lawrence Shankland was employed in a Hillington plumbing factory before turning professional.
Despite being spread across the country, England's squad has a strong London feel.
In total, a record 10 players come from the capital, surpassing the Golden Generation of the 2000s β a crop of talented players led by Londoners like David Beckham, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard.
The North West, which has supplied more England World Cup players than any other region, has seven representatives in Thomas Tuchel's squad.
Goalkeepers Dean Henderson and James Trafford hail from Cumbria. Henderson spent years making a two-and-a-half hour round trip with his father from Whitehaven to Carlisle United's academy, while Trafford was raised on his family's farm near Cockermouth.
There is also a cluster of four players from the North East in the squad, including Sunderland's Jordan Henderson, who has been selected for a joint England-record fourth World Cup.
The smallest of England's nine regions in terms of population, the North East punches well above its weight as a World Cup talent pool, having provided more players per million residents than any other part of the country.
In Scotland, Glasgow's football culture has shaped generations of players.
As well as producing stars such as Robertson and McGinn, the city also gave opportunities to Nathan Patterson, who was scouted playing for Rossvale in north Glasgow, and Aaron Hickey, who became the youngest player to start a Scottish Cup final in 2019.
Since 1950, Glasgow has produced more World Cup players than any other UK council area, topping a list dominated by major cities such as Belfast, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Manchester.
Yet World Cup stories can emerge from unlikely places too.
Scott McKenna is the first player from Kirriemuir β a small Angus town of around 6,000 people β to reach football's biggest stage.
For half of UK councils, however, the wait for a first World Cup player goes on.
The data used in this analysis covers the 536 players who have been selected for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland squads at men's World Cups since 1950.
This includes all players in squad lists submitted to FIFA before each World Cup. In some cases, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s, reserve players did not travel to the tournament.
World Cup squad lists and player stats were initially gathered from the Fjelstul World Cup Database and then checked against other sources such as FIFA and national Football Associations.
Players' birthplaces are based on where they were born (if known), or alternatively where they grew up.
Facts about 2026 squad members are drawn from past media interviews with the players, or people connected to them or their local area.
Player photos where available are taken from Getty Images.
Some players were born abroad but moved to the UK as a child, in which case their birthplace is listed as their UK childhood home.
Six players β England's Owen Hargreaves, Graeme Le Saux and Tony Dorigo, plus Scotland's Lyndon Dykes, Richard Gough and John Hewie β spent their entire childhoods abroad and are excluded from the analysis.
Additional reporting by Libby Rogers, Deirdre Finnerty, Marie Jackson and Lauren Woodhead.
Regardless of how it happened, it's happening.
For the first time ever, Congress is taking a careful look at the NFL's longstanding broadcast antitrust exemption.
On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee held a two-hour (and then some) hearing on the issue. And the concern regarding the league's apparent skirting of the limits of the exemption, which arguably applies only to league-wide packages sold to broadcast networks, seemed to be bipartisan.
Multiple Democratic members of the Committee questioned the decision to focus on the NFL's broadcast antitrust exemption at a time when the administration is pushing multiple media mergers that consolidate networks and, in turn, impact consumers.
Looming over the hearing was the reality that much of the current political scrutiny of the NFL's antitrust exemption traces to Fox owner Rupert Murdoch, whose network faces a potential effort by the league to get more money under contracts that apply through the 2029 season.
Perhaps not coincidentally, Murdoch employee Clay Travis testified at the hearing β and he pulled no punches about the impact of the NFL's embrace of streaming on football fans. Although most of what he said is accurate, none of it will mend fences between NFL and Fox. And that could further jeopardize Fox's ability to retain an NFL package after 2029.
It would be a stunning move, if it happens. Fox arrived as a disruptor in 1994, snatching the Sunday afternoon NFC package from CBS and holding it for 32 years and counting.
Murdoch doesn't seem to care. He has drawn a line in the sand, and he has been willing to use everything at his disposal to get the NFL to tread lightly when it comes to the potential sale of more games to streamers.
It's still possible that Fox will end up without a package come 2030. But where would it go? Unless NBC or ABC are willing to take over, there would be no broadcast partner for the collection of Sunday afternoon games.
Maybe that's how it eventually goes. Fox exits. NBC or ABC takes the traditional NFC package (which is no longer strictly tied to NFC games), and NBC or ABC assumes Monday Night Football. Prime Video adds the Sunday night games.
That would leave the Thursday night window. Would Prime Video keep it? Would Netflix want it?
Through it all, the question is whether the federal government is serious about enforcing the existing antitrust exemption or rescinding it. For now, there's plenty of smoke. Time will tell whether the NFL's house ends up on fire.
And whether Fox ends up where it was before 1994: Without an NFL broadcast deal.
U.S. defender Chris Richards has declared himself ready for the World Cup 2026, less than four weeks after suffering a significant left ankle injury.
Richards joined the American squad at their Orange County training base on Wednesday, eager to participate in preparations for their home World Cup opener against Paraguay this Friday night in Los Angeles.
"Itβs the World Cup, so I was going to make myself ready regardless (of injuries)," Richards stated.
"Iβm feeling good. Maybe a little swollen, but nothing tape canβt help. If there's any time to sacrifice yourself, it's now. I know I'm able to play Friday, but I don't make those decisions."

Richards is considered the team's top central defender and a key component of the World Cup squad, but he got hurt May 17 while playing for English club Crystal Palace. Eagles manager Oliver Glasner said he believed Richards tore two ligaments in his ankle, but the exact nature of the injury hasn't been disclosed.
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said last week that Richards' rehabilitation process took longer than he expected after the initial information he received from Crystal Palace, and the whole situation left the coach βa little annoyed.β That'll all be forgotten if Richards is fit enough to play this month, the defender said.
βIt took about as long as I expected, honestly,β Richards said of the rehab. βInitial diagnosis was day-to-day, but for me, I was aiming for two, three weeks. I think we're on schedule.β
Richards missed the Americans' two friendly matches over the past two weeks, but he returned to full practice with his teammates this week in Irvine. He isn't worried about getting back into match form for the group stage.
"I think you all have seen the intensity of our practices β theyβre not light,β Richards said. βI feel good. No reaction to it.β
Pochettino won't reveal his starting lineup until game day, but a healthy Richards seems quite likely to start on the back line alongside captain Tim Ream and Alex Freeman. His replacements for the Americans' recent matches with Senegal and Germany made enough mistakes to cement Richards' importance to the U.S. hopes of making any splash at home over the next few weeks.
Richards is even more motivated for this tournament because he missed consideration for the U.S. team at the 2022 World Cup team in Qatar because of a persistent hamstring injury. Now 26 years old, Richards is eager to add World Cup experience to his impressive play in the Premier League β but his ankle injury gave him a fright.
βI was fearing the worst,β he said. βOnce I got the diagnosis, I was like, βAll right, how do I get ready for the game against Paraguay?β That's what I've been doing 24 hours a day. Recovery. Whatever it takes to be available for the first game.β
Richards hasn't been told by Pochettino whether he'll be in the lineup, but the defender made it clear he's ready to go.
βI wouldnβt put myself in this position if I didnβt think that I could do everything 100%,β Richards said. βPart of playing this sport is youβre going to have some pain at some point, and Iβm totally OK with that as long as functionally Iβm good.β
The Pittsburgh Steelers may be positioning themselves to draft Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, according to Β Pro Football Networkβs Jacob Infante.
Infante seems to think that, even though the Steelers drafted Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, they may go after Manning in next yearβs draft.
Infante thinks they could decide to move up in the draft to get Manning.
βSince the Kenny Pickett experiment failed, the Pittsburgh Steelers have rotated veteran reclamation projects at quarterback like Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, and Aaron Rodgers,β Infante wrote. βNone of them have been able to get them over the hump of winning a playoff game, which is something the Steelers havenβt done since 2016.β
Infante doesnβt think the Steelers will be playoff-bound this season, which would allow them to move up in next yearβs draft.
βThe Steelers have been stuck in NFL purgatory for a decade now with no real direction for the future. Sooner or later, theyβll have to make a splash for a young quarterback. Being projected to miss the playoffs in 2026, Pittsburgh starts its rebuild by trading key defenders for draft capital, while trading a haul headlined by multiple first-round picks to the Dolphins to acquire their quarterback of the future.β
Even if this turns out to be true, then why would the Steelers draft Allar as a possible successor to Aaron Rodgers? Many believe Allar was drafted to be Rodgers' successor in Pittsburgh.Β
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: The Steelers may be positioning themselves to draft Arch Manning
Nick Herbig got his money, but the process wasn't easy.
The Pittsburgh Steelers recently agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension with Herbig after he opened minicamp in a hold-in. The deal, which includes $42 million guaranteed, is a massive commitment to a young edge rusher who still hasnβt been a full-time NFL starter.
From a fan's perspective, itβs easy to look at the number and assume everything worked out perfectly. But Herbig revealed the real emotional toll that came before the deal got done.
During an appearance on teammate Cam Heywardβs βNot Just Footballβ podcast, Herbig admitted the uncertainty became overwhelming enough that he had to get away from the noise entirely.
βI had to delete all my socials. Like I just couldnβt see anything, bro, cuz then it would just I would just be like, βMan, I want to be there,ββ Herbig shared.
Thatβs the human side that fans donβt always see during contract talks. Herbig wasnβt just waiting on a number. He feared for his future in Pittsburgh and whether it was slipping away.
βAm I going to be on a different team next year? Am I ever going to be a Steeler again? Am I ever going to be in that building?β Herbig wondered.
For a player whoβs quickly become one of Pittsburghβs most productive young defenders, that uncertainty hit hard.
βAm I just going to get a box one day at my house of all my stuff? Like you really donβt know,β Herbig said.
Herbigβs production made the Steelersβ decision easier. Since being drafted in 2023, heβs piled up 79 tackles, 16 sacks, one interception, nine forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries despite playing limited snaps.
The Steelers rewarded him appropriately, but before that, he was stuck dealing with the part of the business that players are rarely open about.
In Herbigβs case, there was only one way through it.
βJust disconnect from the world, bro,β Herbig said. βJust disconnect.β
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Nick Herbig opens up on Steelers contract uncertainty
WASHINGTON βΒ Justin Gaethje is arguably the most consistently entertaining fighter in the history of MMA. However, his opponent, Ilia Topuria, is warning the MMA world that a different version of Gaethje is coming.
Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) is set to unify the UFC lightweight title against Gaethje (27-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) this Sunday in the main event of UFC Freedom 250 (Paramount+), which takes place at the White House. Regardless of what's at stake, Gaethje has gone out there time and time again and delivered violence to his opponents. Well, this time around, Topuria believes Gaethje will have a much different approach, one that will look to drag out their title fight.
"I think we're going to see a completely different Justin than we're used to seeing," Topuria said at Wednesday's UFC Freedom 250 media day. "He's going to show up in a completely different style, and he's going to try to wrestle and try to come out with hard kicks and the inside leg kicks and outside high kicksΒ βΒ with a strategy to go to the later rounds and be fading and come up with the punches. So what we are expecting is a completely different Justin than we're used to seeing."
Topuria made a bold prediction that he was going to finish Gaethje in the first two minutes of their bout. This was in response to Gaethje taking a personal shot at Topuria's recent divorce. Topuria, who appeared to take the comments personally, said that was no longer the case.
"He said so many things after what he said," Topuria said. "First of all, he said that he wasn't meaning about the divorce. Then he said that he was joking. Whatever, I don't care. You can't take anything personal from an idiot. He's an idiot. 'My father is my dad,' that's all. Did you see that video? 'My father is my dad.'"
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Ilia Topuria expects 'completely different' Justin Gaethje at UFC White House

The World Cup is coming, and three former Phoenix Rising players will be representing their country at this summerβs tournament.
Winger Jearl Margaritha will be taking the field for CuraΓ§ao in Group E, with USL title winner Carlos Harvey expected to start for Panama in Group L. Meanwhile, Carl SaintΓ©, who joined the squad on loan last season, will feature for Haiti in Group C.
But what chance do they actually have at making an impact on the world stage?

Jearl Margaritha joined Phoenix Rising late in the 2024 season, and quickly became a fan favorite.
The pacy, creative winger scored for the club in only his second appearance, snapping what could have become a five game streak without Rising managing to score.
The following season, he left Phoenix in August after receiving an offer from SK Beveren in the second tier in Belgium, with Rising receiving a transfer fee.
βWe didnβt want to let him go, but we understand that what he needed was to be closer to his family, especially his son,β Rising coach Pa-Modou Kah said at the time.
Since then, Margaritha has shown off his abilities. With Beveren, he recorded 19 goal contributions in the 2025-26 season as his side won promotion to the top flight without losing a single league match. In the end, they finished top of the league with a 21 point gap to second place Kortrijk.
Club success may be one thing, but national team success is a completely different challenge.
While born in the Netherlands, Margaritha qualifies to play for CuraΓ§ao by descent, and has been a frequent face in the national squad since his first appearances with the team during their 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League A campaign.
Margaritha and CuraΓ§ao do have tournament experience, with the winger featuring in all three of the Blue Waveβs games in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Going back further, CuraΓ§aoβs predecessor team β the Netherlands Antilles β recorded two third place finishes in the CONCACAF Championship during the 1960s.
To qualify for the World Cup, though, meant making history. No country as small as CuraΓ§ao, by either area or population, had ever done so before. But facing a qualification campaign free from the United States, Mexico or Canada opened up opportunity, and CuraΓ§ao seized it. Drawn into a group with Trinidad and Tobago, Bermuda and Jamaica, CuraΓ§ao went unbeaten, with a 0-0 draw in Kingston against the Reggae Boyz securing their place. Margaritha featured in the first four matches of that qualifying group, and was an unused substitute in the final match window.
The ex-Rising man is one of many players born in the Netherlands proper to compete for CuraΓ§ao. A large part of that process began in 2015, under the management of Patrick Kluivert, himself a Dutch footballer born to a mother from CuraΓ§ao. The approach from Kluivert was simple: find players in the Netherlands with links to CuraΓ§ao who are good, but not good enough to play for the Oranje. Among those called up by Kluivert include Leandro and Juninho Bacuna, with the former serving now as the teamβs captain, and both following in the footsteps of their father John who represented the Netherlands Antilles. With the recruitment of new players, CuraΓ§aoβs fortunes ticked up, and the team qualified for the CONCACAF Gold Cup in both 2017 and 2019. Now, only one player in the World Cup squad β Tahith Chong β was actually born on the island.
The Blue Wave is now led by Dick Advocaat, himself a legendary Dutchman with a lengthy managerial history that stretches the globe. Advocaat will make his own history at this World Cup: at 78, he is the oldest head coach to ever lead a team at the tournament. It wasnβt clear he was actually going to be here, though. In February, Advocaat resigned from the team due to concerns about his daughterβs health. However, in May, he returned to the national team, with his replacement Fred Rutten stepping aside to clear a path for him to rejoin CuraΓ§ao.
Preparations for the World Cup have been a mixed bag. The team travelled to Australia in March for friendlies as part of the FIFA Series, suffering a 2-0 defeat to China and a 5-1 defeat to the Socceroos. More recently, they lost 4-1 away to Scotland in May, although were leading 1-0 in the first half until Jurgen Locadia (of Miami FC in USL Championship) was sent off in the 38th minute. A final send off friendly, against neighboring Aruba in CuraΓ§aoβs capital of Willemstad, ended in a 4-0 victory for the hosts.
Margaritha did not feature in Scotland, but did play 45 minutes against Aruba, albeit with what appeared to be more of a second-string side. Itβs likely that the ex-Rising striker could play more of a super sub role for CuraΓ§ao, and with his pace and finishing abilities, itβs a role that he could prove effective in.
That being said, CuraΓ§ao faces something of a trial by fire in this debut World Cup appearance.
The Blue Wave begins its campaign in Houston against Germany, a four-time winner and four-time runner-up in the World Cup. There are some question marks over Germanyβs hopes in the tournament. The last two World Cups for the country have ended in defeat at the group stage. The team, under Julian Nagelsmann, has been inconsistent at times, and seems something of an unfinished project. The goalkeeping situation is also questionable: an aging Manual Neuer has been recalled after the team failed to find a real replacement for him and, at the age of 40, does not live up to the level that he once played at. At the same time, it would be a genuine shock if a squad featuring attacking threats such as Leroy SanΓ©, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz couldnβt get the job done with ease against a small Caribbean island.
Next on the list is a match against Ecuador in Kansas City. Willian Pacho of Paris Saint-Germain and Piero HincapiΓ© at Arsenal help to make this one of the better defensive sides out there, and those results showed in qualifying. Across 18 games in the gruelling CONMEBOL qualification phase, in which every South American side plays each other home and away, Ecuador conceded just five goals. In doing so, theyβve now gone unbeaten since September 2024 in the very first match of this qualifying cycle, away to Brazil. No team since Venezuela in the opener of the 2024 Copa America has succeeded in scoring more than one goal against them.
Rounding out CuraΓ§aoβs schedule is a matchup with CΓ΄te dβIvoire. Coming out of African qualification unbeaten, Les ΓlΓ©phantes will be expected to use pace out of their wing-back positions to put opponents under threat. They also boast a player up top in Yan DiomandΓ© who is frequently listed as one of the youngsters to watch this tournament. At 19 years old, DiomandΓ© has performed well in Bundesliga for RB Leipzig, a team he joined last summer for β¬20 million. This CΓ΄te dβIvoire team may lack some of the star power that it had in the past, when players like Didier Drogba and Yaya TourΓ© featured, but will still be a major challenge for CuraΓ§ao to rescue anything against.
Overall, CuraΓ§aoβs chances of getting out of the group have to be described as slim-to-none. However, if they lean into their role as a potential spoiler in the group, then any positive results against much bigger opposition could prove cause for celebration on an island with a population smaller than the city of Tempe.

Carl SaintΓ© joined Phoenix Rising on loan last season, featuring in both central midfield and bolstering the defense as injuries hit the squad. He was on loan from FC Dallas, and his signing in Phoenix wasnβt especially a surprise, given his previous links to then-new Rising coach Pa-Modou Kah, who he had played under at Dallasβ reserve team, North Texas SC.
SaintΓ© has since left the club for a fellow-USL Championship side in El Paso, but he too will be travelling to the World Cup this summer.
A Haitian international since 2022, SaintΓ© will likely play a smaller role in the tournament. But for Haiti, an incredibly politically volatile nation in the Caribbean, a first World Cup appearance since 1974 is a real cause for celebration.
That political backdrop is also what makes Haitiβs qualification all the more remarkable. Les Grenadiers have been unable to play a home match since the qualification cycle for the last World Cup. During that tournament, the Belize national team was briefly held at gunpoint by insurgents in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince. Local police negotiated the teamβs release, but the incident proved the dangers of playing matches at home. Instead, the country played its home qualification matches for 2026 in the CuraΓ§aoan capital of Willemstad, after previously playing its Nations League matches in MayagΓΌez, Puerto Rico.
Because of the instability, Haitiβs national team coach, Frenchman SΓ©bastien MignΓ©, has never stepped foot in the country.
Despite all of that adversity, Haiti finished on top of a qualifying group featuring Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. In a pre-tournament friendly against New Zealand in Fort Lauderdale, Les Grenadiers ran rampant, scoring four in front of a delighted crowd primarily composed of members of the Haitian diaspora. They would fall late to Peru in Miami days later, with Wilson Isidorβs early goal overturned by a pair in the last ten minutes of the match.
Isidor is one of several second-generation Haitians pulled in by MignΓ© to bolster his side, with others including Wolvesβ Jean-Ricner Bellegard and Hannes Delcroix from Swiss side Lugano. There is still room for more established players in the Haitian squad, though, including national team record goalscorer Duckens Nazon, who currently plies his trade with Esteghlal in Iran. USL Championship fans will also recognize Duke Lacroix, a full-back who has made stops in Indy, Orange County, Reno, Charlotte, Sacramento and is currently with Colorado Springs.
Haitiβs style of play may be expected to favor transitions, but there is flexibility in how MignΓ© sends out his squad. During the full qualification process, Haiti played ten games, but conceded three goals or more on three occasions, including a 5-1 loss to CuraΓ§ao in Oranjestad, Aruba, and a 3-3 draw with Costa Rica. Recently poached dual-nationals may help, but thereβs a real chance that this team could be somewhat chaotic.
When it comes to the World Cup, Haiti has found itself in a tricky Group C. The squad will begin its campaign with a match in Massachusetts against Scotland, and itβs likely that the opening game will define Haitiβs campaign. Scotland themselves come in off a lengthy absence from the World Cup, and qualified thanks to a last-gasp winner at home against Denmark. There are some bigger names in the Scottish squad β Scott McTominay from Napoli, and Andy Robertson at left-back from Liverpool β but this is a team that can struggle in terms of goalscoring and with a coach in Steve Clarke who has been accused of playing with tactics that are too negative at times. This is the third tournament that Clarke has led Scotland to, but he has yet to win a game at one. In fact, Scotland hasnβt won a finals tournament match since Euro 96, and has never in its history made it out of a group stage. Both sides will view this match as their best shot at a win, and their main chance at sneaking out of the group in third place.
Looking at the next match, it becomes clear why success against Scotland is critical for Haiti. The second World Cup game for Les Grenadiers will be against Brazil in Philadelphia, and while there are some concerns about Carlo Ancelottiβs side, they donβt extend to seeing off Haiti. Brazil struggled through qualifying by their own standards, but eventually got the job done. Casemiroβs reintroduction to the midfield under Ancelotti has provided some stability, and this is also a team boasting one of the best players in the world in VinΓcius Jr, even if he hasnβt shown it at a national team level. One of the big weaknesses in Brazilβs team comes at the full-back position, with Danilo and Douglas Santos not living up to the standards that the nation has previously produced, and with Romaβs Wesley out through injury.
Haitiβs final game sees them take on Morocco in Atlanta. The Atlas Lions were the talk of the last World Cup, becoming the first African team to make the semi-finals of the tournament. They enter this one as African champions, albeit they were awarded the title as a result of Senegal walking off the field in the final in dispute of a refereeing decision. Because they lost on the field in that match, they will now be coached by Mohamed Ouahbi, who led the countryβs under 20s to World Cup success in Chile last October. Through qualifying, Morocco were defensively stout, conceding just two goals in eight games, and their tactical discipline could help them once again. Ayoub El Kaabi will lead the line coming off an 18 goal season for Olympiakos in Greece. Achraf Hakimi of PSG is the superstar of the team, and will line up opposite Manchester Unitedβs Noussair Mazraoui.
Overall, itβs a difficult group for Haiti, but there may be some hope for Les Grenadiers. Itβs simple: win against Scotland, limit the damage against Brazil and Morocco, and they will give themselves a chance of progressing in third place.

One season can be all it takes to cement your role as a club favorite. In leading Phoenix Rising to a league title as a critical midfield piece, Carlos Harvey did just that.
Just months after lifting the trophy, Harvey was transferred to Minnesota United in Major League Soccer, and played 25 matches in the top flight last season.
Harvey has now also become a consistent starter for his nation of Panama, either in defense or in midfield, and could well be called on to start throughout the tournament for his home country this summer.
This is only Panamaβs second World Cup, and in its last showing, the Central Americans failed to win a single match in Russia in 2018. Since then, with Danish-born ex-Spanish international Thomas Christiansen at the helm, they have become one of the stronger sides within their region.
In three straight years, from 2023 to 2025, the Panamanians have played a role in knocking the United States out of a tournament. In 2023, a penalty shootout in San Diego saw Panama eliminate the U.S. at the semi-final stage of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. A year later, a 2-1 group stage in Atlanta win helped push Panama on to the knockout stages at the United Statesβ expense in the Copa America. Then, in the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League semi-finals, Cecilio Watermanβs stoppage time strike once again knocked out the U.S.
Qualifying wasnβt straightforward for Panama, though, with dropped points against Suriname and Guatemala along the way. The team is compact, and well organized defensively, but still lacks a great deal up top. Yoel BΓ‘rcenas and Ismael Diaz, both playing in Liga MX, may need to provide creativity off of the wing when called upon, while JosΓ© Luis RodrΓguez offers pace.
Panama has played three tune-ups for the tournament, being brushed aside 6-2 by Brazil in a match that saw Carlos Harvey score from distance, before defeating a much weaker Dominican Republic side 4-2 and then drawing 1-1 with fellow qualifiers Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Panamaβs group isnβt easy, and much like Haiti, they will have to get off to a quick start. The tournament kicks off for them against Ghana in Toronto, with a win against the Black Stars critical for Panamaβs chances of progression. Carlos Queiroz, an experienced manager who has taken charge of a variety of national teams took the reins with Ghana just months before the tournament, with Otto Addo being fired after losing four friendlies in a row. Queiroz has several attacking options at his disposal, including Manchester Cityβs Antoine Semenyo, but still faces the challenge of getting the best out of a team that hasnβt won a match since October.
Panama will stay in Toronto for their next match, taking on Croatia. This wonβt be an easy match for the Panamanians, with Croatia making the semi-finals of both of the last two World Cups. That means they come in with experience, but this is very much one last hurrah for Croatiaβs golden generation. Luka Modric has served his country well over the years, and has long been the driving force behind their success, but he is now 40. Ivan Perisic, another face of their long-term success, is 37. There are younger players available of course, including Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City, Nikola Vlasic from Torino, and even the teenager Luka Vuskovic who spent this sseason on loan with Hamburg in the Bundesliga. But this tournament feels very much like a changing of the guard for Croatia, and while they may well have enough to put up a good showing, the heights of their last two World Cup appearances may be a bit beyond reach.
Panama closes out its World Cup group campaign with a match against England, one of their opponents from their prior appearances in Russia. Back then, Panama fell 6-1, and England has since reached a World Cup semi-final as well as two European Championship finals. Thomas Tuchel has now taken the reins from Gareth Southgate, and the team won all eight of its qualifying matches without conceding a single goal. The biggest challenges for England will likely come after the group stage, when theyβre forced to play against some of the best teams in the world, but Panama will still hope to keep this game far more competitive than the previous meeting. Harry Kane is expected to prove critical for Englandβs attack β lose him, and the questions will start to appear as to how they replace his impact.
Overall, itβs yet another difficult group for a former Phoenix Rising player. However, if Panama can lead off the group with a win over Ghana, and especially if they can find a way to pull a point out of either of the two following games, then you may well see Carlos Harvey grace the knockout stages of the World Cup this summer.
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Former Los Angeles Dodger Chris Taylor has revealed what caused so much public confusion the weekend he decided to retire.
Last month, the Minor League Baseball transaction log indicated Taylor, who was playing for the Los Angeles Angelsβ farm system, had decided to retire.

That Friday evening news shot around the baseball world, especially among Dodgers fans, who fondly remember his big hits and incredible catches.
Then, Taylor seemed to reverse course, announcing that heβd instead go on the injured list for a fractured forearm he suffered when he was hit by a pitch.
That wouldnβt last, though, as he soon took to Instagram to share the news himself that he would indeed be retiring from professional baseball.
Speaking with David Vassegh on βDodger Talkβ on AM 570 LA Sports, Taylor explained the plan was always to retire.
It instead was a βleakβ that forced Taylorβs hand, he said.
βLong story short, I was at the Salt Lake Bees at the time. I told them that I was done. I got hit by a pitch and fractured my arm first. I donβt think a lot of people know that,β he said. βBut I told them that was probably it for me, Iβm going to go home with my family. So I signed the papers, and I think it was voluntary retirement. So that was the transaction, and that got released right away. Then we had it switched to the IL just to try to keep it under wraps a little bit, but it was too late at that point. And then when it got switched, people thought I unretired and was coming back. It was very strange.β
After the initial news of Taylorβs retirement, there wereΒ many tributes from Dodgers fans, andΒ manager Dave RobertsΒ even chimed in with his own thoughts on Taylor as a player he managed for years.
βHeβs had a great career. He got everything out of his ability. He was a great teammate. I was fortunate enough to coach him,β Roberts said.
βI hope he, [his wife] Mary and the kids can ride off into the sunset. He does a lot of stuff for their foundation. He was a joy, a complete pro.β
Dodgers Nationβs Nelson Espinal also detailed some of Taylorβs greatest postseason moments with the Dodgers.
While the Miami Dolphins moved on from several impact players this offseason, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley identified a trio of players that they wanted to extend this offseason to keep them around for the foreseeable future.
After inking running back De'Von Achane to a new deal last month, the Dolphins got another done on Wednesday, as ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that they've agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million extension with center Aaron Brewer. The deal includes $37 million guaranteed.
Brewer, 28, played collegiately at Texas State from 2016-19, earning All-Sun Belt twice before signing with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent. After four years with the Titans, he joined the Dolphins on a three-year, $21 million contract in 2024.
Over the last two years, Brewer has played 99% of the team's snaps in 33 of 34 possible games, and this past year, he earned All-Pro honors for the first time in his career. This deal makes him one of the highest-paid centers in the league and makes him a building block for Miami's future.
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The Detroit Tigers continue to receive positive news on the recovery of ace Tarik Skubal.
According to manager A.J. Hinch, via Brad Galli, Skubal came through his recent bullpen session without any issues, an important step as the left-hander works his way back from elbow surgery that sidelined him in early May.
βHeβs checking every box,β Hinch said. βToday was another step towards that. I like where itβs going. I like where he is describing his normal work days. Everything is normal today, which is the best news we could get.β
Those comments may not sound dramatic, but for a pitcher returning from an elbow procedure, βnormalβ is exactly what the Tigers want to hear. Teams closely monitor how a player feels during and after throwing sessions, and any setback can alter a recovery timeline. In Skubalβs case, the reports continue to be encouraging.
The reigning two-time American League Cy Young Award winner last pitched on April 29 before undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow. Since then, Detroit has been forced to navigate a difficult stretch without the anchor of its rotation.
While Hinch cautioned against looking too far ahead, signs continue to point toward Skubal being available to return to Detroitβs rotation soon. Current expectations have him lined up for a potential start against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, assuming he continues to progress without complications.
For a Tigers club searching for stability during a challenging season, the return of one of baseballβs best pitchers cannot come soon enough. Every successful bullpen session brings Skubal one step closer to taking the mound at Comerica Park again.

The New York Mets logo is seen on a bag before a Minor League Baseball game at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, United States, on May 15, 2026. (Photo by Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe baseball world lost a former major league pitcher this week who spent time with four different organizations and touched the lives of countless coaches, teammates and fans.
New York Mets vice president of media relations Jay Horwitz announced the news on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday.
βWes Gardner, who pitched 30 games for the Mets in β84 and β85, passed away today at 65,β Horwitz wrote. βGardner was in the majors for parts of eight seasons with the Mets, Red Sox, Padres and Royals. After the 1985 season he was part of a seven-player trade in which the Mets acquired Bobby Ojeda from Boston.β
While Gardner's major league career spanned multiple organizations, his name remains closely connected to a blockbuster deal that helped shape a Mets championship era. Following his big-league debut with the Mets in 1984 and then his sophomore 1985 campaign, Gardner was sent to the Boston Red Sox alongside John Christensen, Calin Schiraldi and La Schelle Tarver in exchange for Bob Ojeda, Tom McCarthy, John Mitchell and Chris Bayer.
Ojeda led the Mets to a World Series championship in the 1986 season. But at the time of the trade that brought him to Queens, Red Sox general manager Lou Gorman expressed significant confidence in Gardner's future role.
"We see Gardner as a stopper out of the bullpen,β Gorman said, according to Joanne Hulbert and the Society for American Baseball Research. βWe feel he's the guy to come in in the eighth or ninth and get the last four or five hitters out. He's going to be an impact pitcher."
Beyond his accomplishments on the field, Gardner was guarded about his personal history. Hulbert noted that he rarely discussed his upbringing in Benton, Arkansas, preferring instead to focus on the opportunities baseball provided.
"Wesley Brian Gardner was born in Benton, Arkansas, on April 29, 1961,β she wrote. βHe never said much about his childhood other than that he had it rough. He expressed simply that baseball provided the happiest years of all."
Gardner ultimately appeared for four major league organizations, including the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres in addition to the Mets and Red Sox. He was a respected figure among former teammates and members of the baseball community long after his playing career ended.
This article was originally published on Forbes.com
With just a month until training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers roster seems largely set. The front office and new head coach Mike McCarthy have worked hard to bolster several positions of need. One spot that could still use an upgrade if available is wide receiver. This is despite adding Michael Pittman Jr. via trade and Germie Bernard via trade.
One receiver who might be on the trade market is San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk has had an ongoing drama-filled relationship with the 49ers but somehow remains on the team but not the current roster. Aiyuk has made it clear via social media that he's not playing for the 49ers this season and as with every veteran wide receiver, we have to talk about if they would fit on the Steelers.
NFL Network report Aditi Kinkhabwala was on 93.7 The Fan and thinks that if the price is right, there's no reason why the Steelers wouldn't try to trade for Aiyuk.
"I don't think he'll be available for next to nothing. But sure, if he is, why not?" Kinkhabwala said. "I mean, why wouldn't you?"
The why not of this deal is fairly obvious. The days of taking on wide receivers who are head cases ended with the Mike Tomlin era and it does not need to return. Aiyuk has two 1,000-yard receiving seasons but didn't play at all in 2025. The team that trades for him is taking on a huge risk and it just isn't a risk the Steelers need to take this season.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: NFL reporter suggests Steelers should trade for troubled wide receiver
Kris Pursiainen: Mike Brown on what moment made him realize this Knicks group was so resilient: "Lot of 'em. Early on, I think we started out 2-3, and everybody thought the wheels were coming off the bus. It could've easily been that...we could've had guys go their separate ways at that time...we just kept taking it one day at at a time...we're sitting here now."
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Vic Lombardi: Such a sad day for the @AltitudeTV family. Chris Dempsey is one of the nicest human beings Iβve ever met. Heβs a fellow native. Iβm gonna miss our thoughtful conversations about Denver sports. Scott Hastings, often blunt but always fair, you carry more than a quarter-century of @nuggets lore. Thanks for teaching all of us the game. Will never forget how emotional you got during the final seconds of Game Five in β23. Chris Marlowe β you are a mentor and a friend. Many of us consider you THE VOICE of Nuggets basketball. You will always be the voice. And we will truly miss that voice.
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Listening to Fifa president Gianni Infantino and you would think the controversy surrounding the 2026 World Cup in recent days had been insignificant.
"Just, you know, chill, relax," Infantino told a news conference at the Azteca Stadium on the eve of Thursday's opening match between Mexico and South Africa.
After all, it is not as though one of his referees was refused entry to the United States. Or Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was questioned for several hours at a Chicago airport before being allowed into the country.
Nor that Iran have been forced to switch their base to Mexico, their fans have had all their tickets cancelled by US authorities, and members of the delegation refused visas.
Of course, those incidents did all occur, and this was Infantino's chance to stand up for Fifa, to back Somali referee Omar Artan who had seen the pinnacle moment of his career ripped away from him.
To criticise or question, if not condemn, the US government for the way the tournament has been handled before it has begun.
It did not happen.
Africa's number one referee being turned away by immigration was just "unfortunate".
And there was a robust defence of US President Donald Trump, with Infantino claiming a World Cup that will be largely played in the United States would have been "impossible" without the 79-year-old.
Nothing to see here.

When Infantino sat down at the Azteca he knew exactly which questions would be coming his way.
How could he not?
The expulsion of Artan after an 11-hour interrogation at Miami International Airport had come just hours earlier, accused by a US official of having links to terrorists in his homeland.
"It is unfortunate what happened to the referee from Somalia," Infantino said. "But again, we don't control everything.
"We try, we'll discuss, we'll speak, we'll see. Maybe sometimes it's good as well to just, you know, chill, relax."
Those words will have been of little comfort to Artan, who touched down back in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on Wednesday after seeing his World Cup dream die.
There were no words of support for the official, no regrets expressed. It was just "unfortunate".
When questioned about other visa issues, which have affected fans and team delegates too, Infantino deflected attention to the 2035 Women's World Cup - which is almost certain to be awarded to the United Kingdom.
"Would you find it normal that Fifa would dictate to the British government who to let in the country and who not to let in the country?" Infantino asked.
When England hosted the World Cup in 1966, a strikingly similar situation happened.
The UK government feared the presence of communist North Korea could cause diplomatic shockwaves and it considered denying entry.
After a letter from the Football Association warned the government that the country risked losing the World Cup, concessions were made to allow them to take part.
Indonesia, due to be hosts of the 2023 U-20 World Cup, were stripped of hosting rights after saying Israel would not be permitted entry.
Yet when the United States makes similar decisions which affect competing World Cup nations, such as Iran, Fifa says it is powerless.
"Unfortunately, our world is, you know, a very aggressive world, and security goes above everything," Infantino said. "You need to respect the decisions which are taken, and when I say to chill, I don't mean to chill and do nothing.
"We need to respect that we are not the kings of the world who can rule over governments and police forces.
"We are a sports organisation. We try to do our best with the means that we have."
Iran have been granted permission to enter the US to play their three World Cup group games.
But that was only after being told they could not stay in America and would have to be based in Mexico. And they would have to go into and out of the US within 24 hours each time to play their three games.
Nothing can truly be taken for granted until they get through US immigration for their opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday (Tuesday 02:00 BST).
But rather than question the war, or the barriers placed in the way of a competing nation, it is a triumph for Infantino.
"When people were saying it would be impossible for Iran to come to the World Cup, I promised them that they would come," Infantino said.
"I don't know who else would have been able to ensure in these circumstances - which we could not influence - Iran could come and play."
Infantino turned his attention to ticket prices. Of course, there was no issue here either.
That is despite Fifa facing accusations of "artificially inflating prices" and claims that it has been "misleading fans".
"We check what we do with the best lawyers, with the best experts," Infantino insisted.
"If we do something wrong, probably everyone selling tickets in North America is doing something wrong as well."
Questions about investigations over Fifa's ticket prices - launched by the attorneys general of California, New Jersey, New York and now Texas - were batted away.
Infantino dismissed the investigations as based on "three, not 3,000" complaints.
Fifa, he said, only had one chance every four years to raise money for the world.
He defended the pricing structure as "accurate" for the North American market, insisting that demand had been "unprecedented by a factor of 10 or more".
That will be of no comfort to the thousands of fans priced out of this World Cup.

Fifa has faced accusations that it has lost control of its own World Cup. That it has been unable to achieve any real, tangible concessions from a Trump government which has anti-immigration polices as the pillar of the administration.
Given the opportunity to at least question how things have been handled, Infantino instead doubled down on his support for Trump.
"I don't regret anything," Infantino said when asked about the World Cup being held by the United States.
"I have a great relationship with President Trump. I'm very happy about that.
"Without his engagement and his involvement, I think it would have been impossible to organise a World Cup in the United States."
Perhaps Infantino's last comment was most telling.
"He understood immediately the magnitude of the World Cup, the impact of the World Cup, and instructed the administration to help and assist," said the Fifa president.
"To be able to exchange with the president on important topics with his administration, to put everything on the table without asking for anything, is probably the key to having a positive relationship."
For Artan and all the others who have faced serious complications getting into the United States, perhaps it does not feel like they have been assisted.
Maybe Fifa and Infantino actually should have been asking for a few things.

World governing body Fifa has struck a landmark deal with global players' union Fifpro that means players will be represented when major decisions affecting the game are agreed.
Faced with a number of separate legal claims around player welfare, Fifa has agreed a memorandum of understanding with Fifpro, which it says "marks [a] paradigm shift in governance of professional football, with transfer system and player welfare standards".
For the first time, Fifpro will have a veto over key areas of the game's governance and also observer access, with speaking rights, at the powerful Fifa Council, the decision-making body of global football.
Fifa says it has struck the deal on the condition that all legal proceedings against it, initiated by Fifpro, are withdrawn.
In October 2024, Fifpro filed an "abuse of dominance" claim against Fifa around the overcrowded match calendar.
Earlier this week, former France midfielder Lassana Diarra reached a settlement in his damages claim, initially for 65 million euros (Β£56.1m), against Fifa and the Belgian Football Association after his contract was cancelled by Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow and he was subsequently denied a transfer to Charleroi in 2014.
One of the key elements of the agreement is that players will have greater protection from what are regarded as abusive practices, including forcing them to train on their own, withholding passports or abusing registration procedures.
In those circumstances, players will be able to cancel their contracts and still receive the payments they are due under those contracts, claim compensation for justifiable expenses and potentially demand an extra six months' pay in damages.
Clubs that fail to respect their contractual obligations will face swifter and more effective sporting and financial consequences.
Fifpro president Sergio Marchi said: "This agreement represents an important step forward for football. Ensuring that players and their representatives have a meaningful voice in decisions affecting their careers is not only beneficial for footballers, but for the game as a whole."
Speaking at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City a day before the World Cup begins, Fifa president Gianno Infantino hailed the agreement.
"It's about unity, about bringing everyone together," he said.
"We've always been having dialogues. Now, sometimes you don't agree, when you don't agree, well, you can go and say it to everyone, or you can sit down and discuss and see what makes sense.
"So, we signed a memorandum of understanding with Fifpro, everything is agreed."
This all looks very positive, but it is not quite perfect.
The major issue over the congested match calendar is still to be resolved, and it is understood the Professional Footballers' Association is not yet in a position to back down from its own legal threat,
It remains to be seen if a resolution for the outstanding issues can be found and, if it cannot, whether Infantino will threaten to pull the plug on the whole agreement.
However, for now, the players' voice is starting to be heard.
For too long, it has appeared the people most responsible for the enduring worldwide appeal of the game have no input into the major decisions around it. That is beginning to change.
CHICAGO (AP) β By the time Braden Montgomery returned to Rate Field on Wednesday, the glow from his major league debut the night before was a long way from fading.
Montgomery capped a 2-for-5 night with a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 win over Atlanta Braves. He became the fifth player in MLB history to hit a walk-off homer in his debut, joining Billy Parker (1971), Josh Bard (2002), Miguel Cabrera (2015) and Carlos PΓ©rez (2023).
Montgomery was still buzzing hours after his 343-foot, opposite-field shot cleared the fence in left field.
βI don't know if I would be considered calmed down at this point,β Montgomery said. βJust been enjoying it, sharing it with my family.β
White Sox manager Will Venable said he isn't worried about the 23-year-old getting ahead of himself after one game.
βWe haven't had anybody with a debut like that, but I think he's as grounded as they come,β Venable said. βThis is a guy that has really high expectations of himself. I'm sure he envisioned himself doing this, what he did last night. To be honest, his idea of what he can do in this league is as high as anybody else's. It was exactly what he expected.β
Montgomery spent the start of his second day of his big league career responding to the text messages he continues to receive β βThe number shrinks and grows as I answer them, but more come in,β Montgomery said β and spending time with his parents and family, who were sitting behind home plate Wednesday night.
His mother, Gretchen Montgomery Willock, posted a video of the family celebration in the stands that went viral on social media. On Wednesday, she posted, βLet me tell you about a dream I had last night.β
βIt's not really something you can imagine,β Montgomery said. βYou just kind of go into it with your expectations and do whatever the game brings.β
One of the top prospects in the White Sox organization, acquired from the Red Sox in the December 2024 trade that sent Garrett Crochet to Boston, Montgomery was hitting .315 for Triple-A Charlotte. He became the 12th White Sox rookie to debut this season, the second-highest total before the All-Star break since the 1944 Cincinnati Reds had 13, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
The influx of youth has helped the White Sox go 29-18 since April 17, second only to the New York Yankees (30-17), despite injuries to Munetaka Murakami and Everson Pereira. among others. The White Sox are 5-4 since Murakami, a rookie from Japan who leads the team with 20 homers, injured his right hamstring on May 29.
Colson Montgomery joined that list Tuesday. He is day to day with a sore back and was not in the lineup Wednesday. The second-year shortstop, a relative veteran of 135 MLB games, said his younger teammates are feeding off each other to pick up the slack.
βYou get up here, and it's like, these are my boys, my teammates, this is nothing new,β Colson Montgomery said. βThat's why a lot of our young rookie guys are coming up here and they're thriving because they're just being themselves and they know they can be themselves. ... We have a lot of guys in the minor leagues who are coming up and theyβre ready to show their impact.β
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When it comes to the future of WWE, look no further than βThe Ruler,β Oba Femi. The Nigerian-American WWE Superstar competes on WWE's Raw brand, and his rise through the company has been one of the more compelling origin stories in recent memory. He came up playing sports, becoming one of WWEβs first successes in its Next in Line program, and can now be seen battling with the Beast, Brock Lesnar.
For anyone trying to understand where WWE's next generation of stars is coming from, Femiβs career is worth following. This is everything you need to know about Oba Femi.
Isaac Odugbesan was born on April 22, 1998, and grew up in Lagos before making the move to the United States, eventually landing at the University of Alabama. His athletic path ran through track and field during both his high school and college years, a discipline that built the physical foundation he'd later carry into professional wrestling.
When the NCAA opened the door for college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness in 2021, WWE moved quickly to build a formal pipeline around that rule change. The program, called Next In Line, recruits athletes from across collegiate sports and brings them into WWE's orbit while they're still competing at the college level. Every partnership includes access to WWEβs Performance Center in Orlando, along with training in media, brand building, communications, and live event promotion. Finish the program strong enough, and a full WWE contract becomes a real possibility.
Odugbesan came into that pipeline as a decorated track athlete, having won three Southeastern Conference championships in shot put for Alabama. Femi soon took that win streak to WWE, becoming the first NIL athlete to win WWE gold.
His NXT run made the case quickly. Femi won the 2023 NXT Men's Breakout Tournament shortly after arriving on the brand, a result that put the roster on notice before most fans had even learned his name. From there, the title reigns followed: he captured the NXT North American Championship, which heβs held on two occasions, one of them being the now second-longest reign (272 days) with the championship, thanks to Ethan Page.
One of the most iconic things about Oba Femi is his ring entrance. Femi admits that itβs an homage to Ric Flair, although itβs taken a life of its own; any time heβs making his way to the squared circle, everyone in attendance is mimicking his strut. Even Brock Lesnar imitated it before their recent Clash in Italy bout.
At the 2026 Royal Rumble, while Femi was not the one who eliminated Lesnar, Femi and Lesnar had a staredown that felt like a WrestleMania match in the making. The match eventually got make, with Femi not only getting the best of Lesnar on the Road to WrestleMania, but Femi defeated Lesnar, live on ESPN.
After Femi handed Lesnar a major loss on the Mania stage, he appeared to be retiring, leaving his boots and gloves in the ring. Femi started an Open Challenge, leaving him without competition until Lesnar returned and attacked Femi before challenging him to their eventual bout at Clash In Italy, which Lesnar won.
Femi fought two days later, winning his first King of the Ring tournament bout, cutting a promo on Lesnar that let him know that he may have been down, but he returns to kick ass.
Thereβs currently no word on if / when Lesnar and Femi may battle once more, but with SummerSlam hitting Minnesota this summer, fan wonder if Lesnar could be truly ending career this time in his home state.
If Femi can pull that off? Just give him the titles!



'Landman' Season 3 Heads Back to North Texasβand Billy Bob Thornton Teases Chaos
Detroit β The Tigers-Twins game, for the second straight night, has been delayed by the threat of storms.
They tried to dodge a pop-up storm that was scheduled to hit right at game time (6:40 p.m.). Both teams warmed up and the game actually started at 6:47 p.m.
Tigers' lefty Framber Valdez pitched a scoreless first inning, throwing 11 pitches. But as the Tigers were coming up to bat in the bottom of the first, the fans were asked to seek shelter and the tarp was rushed onto the field at Comerica Park.Β
This story will be updated.
@cmccosky
This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: The Tigers-Twins game has been delayed by storms again
The San Francisco Giants called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge in May, hoping that he could provide a spark to a sluggish offense.
He delivered on Wednesday beyond any reasonable expectations to cap one of the wildest finishes of this or any MLB season.
The Giants entered the eighth inning of Wednesdayβs home game trailing the Washington Nationals, 9-1. They proceeded to score five runs in the fifth inning, then loaded the bases in the the ninth with a 10-7 deficit.
Eldridge took the plate and delivered a walk-off grand slam to secure an 11-10 win to stun the visiting Nationals.
Needless to say, the rookie was mobbed by his celebratory teammates once he crossed home plate.
This story will be updated.

Anthony Gordon scored and assisted in an encouraging display as England coasted to a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica in their delayed final warm-up game before their World Cup opener against Croatia next Wednesday.
Declan Rice rolled in the opener to put the Three Lions in front, after kickoff was moved forward an hour to nearby lightening, and they should have been two in front when Noni Madueke took the ball around the goalkeeper and hit the post.
Gordon deserved his goal that eventually came in the latter stages of the second half when he dispatched a penalty awarded handball, before substitute Ollie Watkins capped off Englandβs preparations with an easy header minutes before full time.
England were much faster out of the blocks than in their first warm-up game against New Zealand as both Jude Bellingham and Harry Kaneβs early shouts for a penalty were waived away by referee Facundo Tello.
Bellingham had gone close with an effort deflected narrowly wide, before Anthony Gordon collected the ball and darted towards the left byline and cutting it back for Rice to caress the shot into the bottom right corner just 10 minutes in.
England were the dominant force in the early stages and pressed on before the first drinks break, as Kane met Gordonβs free kick delivery from the left only to see his header tipped wide by Sequeira.
Madueke was in disbelief that he hadnβt doubled the Three Lionsβ advantage when he was slotted in behind by Kane and rolled the ball around the leg of Sequeira and hit the post using his weaker left foot from yards out.
Englandβs captain had the ball in his hands, ready to take a penalty awarded after Gordon went down inside the box with Johnson breathing down his neck, but Tello was called over to the monitor for a second look and reversed her on-field call.
Bellingham danced his way into the penalty area from the left channel with the game approaching the final stages and cut back to Eberechi Eze, whose shot was handled on its way wide by a Costa Rican defender and Tello pointed to the spot for a second time.
Gordon powerfully dispatched the penalty into the top left corner giving the goalkeeper no chance and putting Costa Rica out of sight with just over 20 minutes of regular time remaining.
England should have had a third when substitute Morgan Rogers steered the shot wide, one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but he refused to punish Costa Rica for some poor defending as some legs began to tire.
Watkins punished Sequeira for carelessly beating Rogersβ curling effort from the edge of the penalty area in the 86th minute, nodding home from practically on the goal line to round off a far more encouraging display.
Englandβs opener against Croatia will kick off at 21:00 (BST) next Wednesday, with the nation expecting a victory to get their bid to end 60 years of hurt with a first World Cup triumph since 1966 off to the perfect start.
It was Thomas Tuchelβs responsibility this evening to dispel any concern England fans carried into the game after Saturdayβs tepid 1-0 victory against New Zealand, the World Cupβs lowest ranked side, and he delivered on that front.
Anthony Gordon was one of the brighter outlets in the second half of the first warm-up game and was lively from the off against Costa Rica, proving a handful for Sam Johnson and leading to the right-back finding himself in the book.
Barcelonaβs new signing created the opportunity for Declan Rice to open the scoring with a great burst of pace towards the byline and incisive cutback, before showing the England faithful that he could be trusted in a penalty shootout if necessary.
The Three Lions were just as dominant as they were at the weekend, with 82% of the possession and managing to limit their opponents to just one shot on goal. Though they were poor, itβs a marked improvement to the frailty on show against New Zealand.
Alongside Manchester City target Elliot Anderson, Rice provided a solid midfield base that his country were desperately lacking last time out and found himself in the perfect place to steer England into the lead.
But it wasnβt quite as encouraging a display from Noni Madueke and Morgan Rogers, who both missed chances that they would be expected to score nine times out of ten in the Premier League either side of the break.
It wonβt do them any favors as Tuchel decided to leave his substitutes until late and formulate the starting line up to face his teamβs World Cup nemeses Croatia next Wednesday.
On the whole, England fans can be encouraged but there is only so much a win against a side of Costa Ricaβs standing will do to build faith before then. The only thing that will suffice in that respect is a winning start once the tournament is up and running.

One area where Manchester United are lacking specialist options is out wide on the left.
Jadon Sancho has departed now that his contract is up, while Marcus Rashford is expected to leave despite Barcelonaβs current stance.
That leaves only Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu as options for Michael Carrick. While both were successful beyond the head coachβs wildest dreams, their preferred positions lie elsewhere.
The Brazilian is a support striker, while the Dane is a wingback. And with INEOSβ full focus on revamping the teamβs midfield, not too much is expected to be spent on additions out wide.
This explains why Evertonβs Iliman Ndiaye is off-limits, along with Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig. The Red Devils have also fallen behind in the race for Afonso Moreira.
A zero-cost option could be emerging if trustworthy source Sully is to be believed. He has stated that Noah Ajayi has caught Carrickβs eye.
And for good reason. The 17-year-old was on fire last term, scoring nine times in all competitions for Unitedβs Under-18s while also registering one assist.
The German starletβs ball-carrying ability, dazzling quick feet and direct style of play have impressed coaches, and it seems Carrick is ready to take a punt on the Germany Under-18 international.
Described as a βperfectionistβ, Noah Ajayi can play all across the frontline including as a makeshift striker, even though Darren Fletcher mainly utilised him down the left.
Sully further stated that the Hamburg-born wonderkid is likely to be part of Unitedβs pre-season squad.
βNoah Ajayi has been impressing internally with Carrick thought to be a big fan. He could be involved in preseason,β the insider wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Most observers would have thought the Carrington ace would play Under-21s football next, but who knows? If he can impress Carrick, there could be senior minutes on offer, especially if United add a left-back instead of a left winger.
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Kris Pursiainen: Mike Brown on OG Anunoby against the Spurs, thus far: "He's getting better as the series has gone along. He's been great for us in the playoffs so far. I think he can reach an even higher plateau"
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Tom Petrini: Mike Brown on the NBA decision to not call a retroactive flagrant on Wemby: "The league's gonna do what they're gonna do, ain't gonna listen to me, they ain't gonna listen to nobody else, and I said my piece on what I said after the game two days ago, and you just hope that at the end of the day everything's consistent on both ends throughout the whole game."
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Kris Pursiainen: Mike Brown says foul bonus affects Mitch Robinson's minutes: "I did limit Mitch in Game 3, when we were in the bonus. I gotta do a better job of trying ot find ways to get him on the floor. And it's not to "give KAT a break," I gotta do a better job of getting him touches in the fourth."
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Kris Pursiainen: Mike Brown gives himself a C-, or D+, so far this series when asked about how Knicks have attacked Wembanyama. Added he could easily be failing, but he's passing β and that it's at a great school like Harvard or MIT. Then said he has to say USC, too, or "they get mad"
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The state of Illinois is among the deepest in the country when it comes to high school football talent in the Class of 2027. Not traditionally known as a fertile recruiting ground, the Prairie State boasts 14 blue-chip prospects in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Along with that, theyβre expected to have more than 40 Power 4 prospects overall, signaling that the class isnβt just talented at the top. These recruits are drawing interest from coast-to-coast, and some will be among the nationβs most heavily recruited over the next six months until signing day.
Rivals breaks down the top 10 prospects in state as summer rolls on:
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 34
School:Β St. Patrick
The Skinny:Β Folorunsho has emerged as one of the premier defensive lineman in the class, ranking No. 3 at the position in the Rivals Industry Ranking. After considering Georgia, Penn State, Miami, Notre Dame, Texas Tech and others, he committed to the Fighting Irish on May 15.
βHe is a twitched up defensive lineman with a rare combination of size and athleticism along the interior,β writes Charles Power, Rivalsβ Director of Scouting and Rankings. βMeasured at 6-foot-3, 285 pounds with 34 inch arms prior to his senior season. Came onto the national scene following a breakout junior campaign. Plays all over the defensive line, lining up on the edge and along the interior. Able to quickly disengage and flashes encouraging hand usage for a young player. Shows elite burst on film, darting into the backfield and running sideline-to-sideline with ease. Closing speed is jarring. Looks like a linebacker when tracking down ball carriers in pursuit. Finished with 15 tackles for loss and five sacks as a junior. Still mastering technique and will need continued development but has one of the highest upsides among defensive linemen in the 2027 cycle.β
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 36
School:Β Montini Catholic
The Skinny: Abrams has long been considered one of the premier players in the state and backed it up with a monster junior season. Purdue, Auburn, Florida State and Kentucky were among his top schools early in the spring, but the Hurricanes emerged in March and landed his commitment in early April. He was one of the top performers at last monthβs Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles. Abrams is coming off a junior campaign that saw him pass for more than 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns with just six interceptions.
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 51
School:Β East St. Louis
The Skinny: Johnson-Cook racked up more than 1,300 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns while averaging better than 10 yards per attempt as a junior. He drew interest from across the country, and multiple schools were trending at different points before his commitment. Heading into decision day, the battle came down to Miami and Auburn, with the Tigers ultimately winning out and adding him as a headline piece to whatβs now a borderline top-10 class.
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 57
School:Β John Hersey
The Skinny:Β Nawrot saw a meteoric rise up the rankings early this spring, ascending to the No. 5 overall spot among quarterbacks. Rivals has him even higher than other services as the countryβs No. 2 passer. He now sits in five-star territory if the rankings were expanded to the full top-32 and could move even further up this offseason. Iowa, Oregon, Northwestern and others were in the mix, but the Wildcats and passing guru Will Stein secured his pledge β making him one of the highest-rated commits in program history.
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 80
School:Β Libertyville
The Skinny: Georgia, Ohio State and Texas were the three top schools for Williams, who checks in as one of the nationβs premier tight ends. Each team jockeyed for position throughout the spring, but Texas jumped to the top of the list after a slew of visits to Austin. He committed to the Longhorns on May 15, securing their second top-100 commit of the cycle to go along with five-star wide receiver Easton Royal.
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 101
School:Β Mount Carmel
The Skinny:Β Burrell traversed the country this spring on a visit tour, ultimately committing to Michigan over Notre Dame, Missouri, Nebraska and a few others.
βHe is a bigger, classic outside receiver but can also be effective in the slot,β writes Midwest analyst Allen Trieu. βHas always had very good hand-eye coordination, ball skills, and ability to make contested catches. Smooth mover who can change directions fluidly and tracks and adjusts to the ball with ease. That shows up as a route runner also where he creates separation with his fluidity and change of direction. No verified speed. Comes across as having above average top end, but is not currently elite in terms of his long speed. Solid after the catch though. His athleticism translates to some wiggle and ability to make defenders miss. Savvy player who is well coached in high school and has played a lot of high level 7-on-7. Combination of polish and size gives him a chance to be an early contributor in college.β
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 134
School:Β Mount Carmel
The Skinny: Harrington had offers from around the country, but primarily focused his attention on Ole Miss and Michigan heading into the summer. Both were set to receive official visits this month, but he chose to commit to the Wolverines on May 22. He was one of a near-dozen commitments in May for Kyle Whittingham and Co.
βThe history of Michigan from the academics and football,β Harrington told Rivalsβ Steve Wiltfong. βItβs the best thing to be part of.β
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 147
School:Β Mount Carmel
The Skinny: Igwebuike narrowed his list to toΒ Indiana, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Missouri and Clemson last month. The Hoosiers and both Tigers got him on campus for official visits already, while Clemson and Tennessee still remain on the itinerary. According to Rivalsβ Steve Wiltfong, itβs a three-team battle between Clemson, Notre Dame and Indiana right now.
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 185
School:Β Brother Rice
The Skinny: Notre Dame and Oregon have been in a back-and-forth battle for Parks all spring, with the Fighting Irish set to host him this weekend. The Ducks will have the last visit on June 19 before he looks to make a decision.
βNotre Dame has turned up the heat for Parks over the last couple of months and is pushing hard to get him in the fold,β writes Rivalsβ Steve Wiltfong. βI believe there is confidence around South Bend that Parks ends up Irish.β
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 171
School:Β East St. Louis (Ill.)
The Skinny: Floyd is one of the top uncommitted cornerbacks in the country, with an official visit slate that includes Missouri, Florida and Ole Miss. The Tigers are trending as the favorite in the Rivals Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM), but the other two will have their chances to make an impression during official visits over the next two weekends.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel said the delay to their World Cup warm-up game with Costa Rica gave them a "little taste of what can happen" - but will that prove to be an understatement?
The match was due to start at 21:00 BST in Orlando, Florida, but heavy rain and thunderstorms pushed it back an hour to 22:00 BST.
Weather delays have been a major talking point in the build-up to this year's World Cup, with several matches in last year's Fifa Club World Cup in the United States impacted by thunderstorms.
This was not the first tournament warm-up game to suffer delays caused by storms either - and many fans are concerned it could become a theme throughout the World Cup.
"We were aware of that before - now we experience it," Tuchel told ITV before the game. "It's no problem.
"It should not be an excuse to lose our mood or patience or to lose our hunger to play the game.
"No problem at all. We realised it when we were still at the hotel so it was easy. We just said half an hour later in the bus and let's go."
Fans who had already arrived at Inter&Co Stadium were told to evacuate from the stands and retreat to a safe position on the concourses to avoid lightning strikes.
Thunderstorms in the US are not uncommon, but when it comes to them impacting matches, Fifa has no power to make its own rules and must adhere to the advice of local authorities.
Recommendations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are used and they say if any lightning strike is detected within eight miles of a stadium, the game has to be stopped.
A mandatory 30-minute countdown begins and each time there is a lightning strike inside the distance, the countdown clock resets to 30 minutes.
If a full 30 minutes has elapsed, the supporters can go back to their seats and players will have a short warm-up.
For fans watching around the world, delays could significantly impact their viewing experience - with an hour or two potentially the difference in watching or missing a match.
Scotland, for example, play Haiti on 14 June at 02:00 BST. With fans already facing a dilemma in terms of when to cram in sleep, a delay of even one hour could result in them having to end up missing the game altogether.
For England, with kick-off times in the group stage at 21:00 BST and 22:00 BST, the impact would be less major.
"It might not be the worst thing to experience," former Scotland defender Rachel Corsie told BBC Radio 5 Live. "My experience when I played in America it happened almost every weekend.
"The bit I hated the most was the fuelling part and the psychology of the fuelling. The routine and what you eat is big psychologically to your preparation."
Ex-England captain Steph Houghton added: "I think that was one of the question marks of the World Cup being in America, Canada and Mexico.
"There was the potential storms could affect the rhythm of the game."

England's friendly with Costa Rica was not the first to be hit by extreme weather before the start of the World Cup.
The incident in Orlando followed last week's warm-up game between Saudi Arabia and Puerto Rico in Austin, Texas, which was stopped for almost two hours.
The match was brought to a halt in the 21st minute as thunderstorms and lightning forced players off β the pitch, with β spectators told to seek shelter.
Repeated lightning strikes led to multiple resets of β the mandatory 30-minute delay before play eventually restarted.
While the Q2 Stadium will not host any World Cup matches, two stadiums in Texas will be used during the tournament.
There will be seven matches at the Houston Stadium, while the Dallas Stadium will host nine games, including England's group game against Croatia - although both venues have retractable roofs which can reduce the impact of the conditions.

The Club World Cup last year was British football fans' first experience of volatile weather in the US.
Six matches came to a halt due to electrical storms, with Chelsea's game against Benfica taking four hours and 38 minutes to complete.
The fixture in Charlotte, North Carolina, had kicked off at 16:00 local time, but was suspended in the 86th minute when lightning struck in the area.
Almost two hours passed before the storm had cleared. Players from both teams were spotted on exercise bikes or kicking balls around in the changing room, trying to keep active before the restart.
The game eventually resumed, with the final whistle blown at 20:38 local time - four hours and 38 minutes after the first whistle.
Then-Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca voiced his frustrations afterwards as he said: "It's a joke - this is not football.
"If you suspend seven, eight games, that means that probably is not the right place to do this competition."
With the 2026 World Cup taking place at the peak of thunderstorm season in several host cities, we are highly likely to see stoppages again.
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Are you an active service member or a veteran who wants to watch a FIFA World Cup game in Seattle but hasn't bought a ticket yet? Here are tips to get free tickets.
Bank of America and FIFA have partnered with Veterans Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix), an organization that provides free sports tickets to veterans, toΒ make more than 4,500 World Cup tickets available to veterans, active military members and first responders who live near host cities for free.
"As the United States marks its 250th anniversary during this historic tournament, we are proud to work alongside Bank of America, the Official Bank Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026, and Vet Tix to help ensure veterans and military families across the country can be part of the greatest global sports tournament ever," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement.
BoA, Vet Tix and FIFA are contributing a total of $2.25 million to distribute match tickets across all 11 host cities in the United States. Tickets will be made available for all stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026, from the group stage through to the final, with 250 tickets being set aside for U.S. Menβs National Team matches during the tournament in honor of Americaβs 250th anniversary, according to a statement from FIFA announcing the initiative.
FIFA World Cup games in Seattle include Belgium vs. Egypt (June 15, 12 p.m. PT) United States vs. Australia (June 19, 12 p.m. PT), Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar (June 24, 12 p.m. PT), Egypt vs. Iran (June 26, 8 p.m. PT), a Round of 32 match (July 1), and a Round of 16 match (July 6).
During the FIFA Club World Cup 2025β’, more than 53,000 tickets were distributed to active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families across the United States via a collaboration between FIFA and Vet Tix, according to the statement.
"We are honored to work with Vet Tix to provide this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to the people who have sacrificed and served our country," Larry Di Rita, Bank of America Head of Global Public Policy and Greater Washington D.C. President, said.
βItβs an opportunity to create unforgettable family memories and honor those who continue to serve our nation and communities every day," said Vet Tix Founder, CEO, and U.S. Navy veteran Michael A. Focareto III, about the initiative.
Active military members and veterans can sign up for an account withΒ Vet Tix. Current and retired first responders β including law enforcement, fire, EMS, registered nurses, and 911 dispatchers β can register atΒ 1st Tix.
Once tickets are available, members will receive an alert to secure free tickets. Eligibility for both programs is securely verified through ID.me.
Tickets are still available to attend matches atΒ Seattle Stadium.Β Tickets for the cheapest matchΒ (Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar) start aroundΒ $224, while tickets to the most expensive game (United States vs. Australia) start aroundΒ $1,220.
This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: Military members, veterans can get free World Cup tickets via Vet Tix

Haiti have been made to find new jerseys on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, after Fifa deemed certain elements to be too political in nature. The Concacaf qualifiers are set to open their group stage against Scotland on Saturday.
In a statement responding to the decision, kit manufacturer Saeta confirmed that it had worked with Fifa to ensure the design would meet requirements, even having βsuccessfully implemented the requested modificationsβ during the mandatory review process.
Related: Gianni Infantino tells football fans to βchillβ in response to Fifaβs critics
βWorking in close collaboration with the Haitian Football Federation,β Saetaβs statement elaborated, βour objective throughout the process was to create a jersey that celebrated the pride, resilience and spirit of the Haitian People. Several concepts were developed and refined over a number of months and submitted through Fifaβs standard approval process. The final design presented by Saeta was intended as a tribute to the men and women who contribute every day to Haitiβs future and was not intended as a political statement.β
βDuring the review process, Fifa determined that certain visual elements could be interpreted differently under its equipment regulations and ultimately requested modifications to the design,β the manufacturerβs statement continued. βWhile this interpretation differed from our intention, Saeta respected the process and implemented the final requirements communicated by Fifa. We remain proud to have contributed, alongside the Haitian Football Federation, to this historic moment for Haitian football and wish the team every success at the Fifa World Cup.β
Haitiβs jerseys come in blue (home), white (away) and red (third) with red collars and sleeves and the national teamβs badge in the center of the shirt. The point of contention resided on the shirtβs right hip, which depicted silhouettes inspired by the Battle of VertiΓ¨res and the Haitian revolution. In 1803, revolutionary leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who later became the nationβs first emperor, tore the white band off of a French flag to create a new flag for βthe worldβs first free Black republicβ. The moment is commemorated throughout the nation every 18 May as Haitian Flag Day.
The iconography appears on all three of Haitiβs shirts released by Saeta released ahead of the tournament. All three versions are sold out on the Saeta website. The manufacturer does not appear to be priming to release a batch of alternative shirts. Fifaβs online shop only offers two pieces of Haiti-specific merchandise: a trucker hat and a scarf.
Haiti advanced from Concacaf World Cup qualifying for the first time since 1974, and wore the now-banned shirts during pre-tournament friendlies against New Zealand and Peru last week.
In photos from Fifaβs official World Cup portrait sessions taken on Tuesday, players were wearing jerseys that did not feature the iconography.
This is the second time this year that a Haitian team have had to change uniform designs in an international tournament. The International Olympic Committee also required Haitiβs ski suits to be redesigned at the last minute before the Winter Olympics in Milan, as designer Stella Jeanβs imagery (which also depicted a revolutionary) apparently breached rules about designs and athlete expression.
Cam Skattebo looked back to normal for the New York Giants at their second mandatory minicamp, which ended Wednesday, June 10.
But not his own sense of normal, doing crazy backflips to celebrate his touchdowns and screaming "WOO! YEAH!" like pro wrestling legend Ric Flair.
The former Arizona State star running back returned to camp eight months after his 2025 season-ending ankle surgery.
Art Stapleton, a New York Giants beat writer and NFL columnist for The Record and NorthJersey.com, reported on June 8 that Skattebo participated in position and team drills, but the team's first-year coach John Harbaugh warned, "Maybe no backflips."
Cam Skattebo participated in drills today and looked healthy, which is everything eight months after surgery to repair his dislocated ankle.
β Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) June 8, 2026
John Harbaugh said he was told Skatt may even jump into a team drill or two. That could happen tomorrow.
Harbaugh: βMaybe no back flips.β pic.twitter.com/3hZneGfuaG
Skattebo was one of the Giants' rising star rookies alongside their starting quarterback Jaxson Dart last season. That was before Skattebo dislocated his ankle during the Giants' Week 8 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles. Skattebo became the Giants' RB1 in five of his eight games played, was the team's leader in rushing yards (410) and TDs on the ground (five), before he was sidelined.
Harbaugh spoke about Skattebo's recovery process and how he looked at camp June 8.
"I was happy," Harbaugh said. "He was telling me today, and the trainer told me, too, that he was going to get some plays in group and plays in team, and I was like, 'that's where you want him to be.' He's worked super hard, super hard.
"I did mention maybe no back flips out here today. We agreed."
Skattebo is expected to be available for the Giants' Week 1 home matchup against their NFC East rival, the Dallas Cowboys, on Sunday Night Football.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: John Harbaugh on ex-ASU football star Cam Skattebo's Giants minicamp
The New York Knicks-San Antonio Spurs NBA Finals seem like they've really begun after the Spurs joined the battle with a Game 3 win in New York.
Victor Wembanyama had the game San Antonio needed him to have with its season nearing the brink, as he went off for 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in Game 3. Knicks star Jalen Brunson scored 32 points but was ultimately outdueled by Wembanyama.
More:Β San Antonio Spurs USA Today coverage
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The line for Game 4 β Knicks by 2 1/2 β is almost identical to the line for Game 3, as the underdog has won every game so far.
More:Β New York Knicks USA Today coverage
Game 4 of the San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks series will be televised nationally on ABC at 6:30 p.m. MDT/7:30 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, June 10, from Madison Square Garden in New York.
The San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks Game 3 is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. MDT/7:30 p.m. CDT Wednesday, June 10.
Game 1:Β Knicks 105, Spurs 95
Game 2:Β Knicks 105, Spurs 104
Game 3:Β Spurs 115, Knicks 111
Game 4:Β Wednesday, June 10, Spurs at Knicks, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, ABC
Game 5:Β Saturday, June 13, Knicks at Spurs, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, ABC
Game 6*:Β Tuesday, June 16, Spurs at Knicks, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, ABC
Game 7*:Β Friday, June 19, Knicks at Spurs, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, ABC
* If necessary
The New York Knicks lead the best-of-7 series 2-1.
Game 4: Knicks -2 1/2. Over/under 216 1/2. Moneyline: San Antonio +115, New York -135
The site predicts the Knicks will win by 3 points in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
The site predicts that the Spurs will win Game 4 against the Knicks. It has the point total going over.
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Bill Speros writes: "Game 3 was 'Disclosure Day' for the Spurs and their resident alien Victor Wembanyama. After missing a potential game-winning shot in Game 2, Wembanyama gave the Spurs a full-48-minute performance with 32 points and 8 boards. The Spurs received a much-needed boost from their backcourt, as Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle combined for 34 points. San Antonio silenced a ravenous crowd at Madison Square Garden and ended New York's 13-game postseason winning streak with a smothering defense down the stretch. The underdog and road team has won all three games in this series. The Knicks got lost in the spectacle of the first NBA Finals game at MSG this century. A 42-point 2nd quarter and 64-57 halftime lead couldn't hold up for New York. The Knicks missed their first 10 3-pointers of the 4th quarter. But still had it down to 2 points with 9.4 seconds to play. The Spurs gave it their best this time in the 115-111 win. But the Spurs will be hard-pressed to repeat it again in Game 4. The Knicks get the win at home."
The site gives San Antonio a 42.6% shot at defeating New York in the fourth game of the 2026 NBA Finals.
It writes: "After extensive simulations, our model gives the Spurs a win probability of 47%, while the Knicks have a win probability of 53%."Β
It writes: "The Knicks are 42-39-1 against the spread this season. The Spurs have played 82 games, with 43 wins against the spread. Games involving the Knicks have hit the over 37 times this season."
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
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The bill comes due. Always. The Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed some high-winning hoops over the last three years. All on a bargain deal, thanks to their youthful roster being filled with rookie-scale contracts. Now, though, that's about to change.
The Thunder are about to see their payroll balloon up β even if they finagle through the secondary players. Fresh off an NBA championship, OKC handed out around $765 million in contract extensions for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. That trio is set to make over half a billion dollars for the remainder of the decade.
That's the price of success. And it starts next year. Holmgren and Williams will kick off their extension with a $41.3 million salary each. Funny enough, Gilgeous-Alexander will make less at $40.8 million before his third contract kicks in during the 2027-28 year at an eye-popping $60.6 million salary.
And with possible contract extensions to contributors like Isaiah Hartenstein, Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell over the next two summers, the Thunder are suddenly operating with a ridiculous payroll number. At his 2025-26 end-of-season press conference, Sam Presti alluded to OKC's ownership group being ready to fork over the dough.
"Let me just say this for the record. Wherever we end up relative to the financial investment in the roster, it's as much about giving back to the fans as it is about paying for a basketball team. Our fans mean everything to us. We begin and end with them," Presti said. "We've experienced 18 years of Blue. Whatever we can do to keep continuing to create experiences, moments of joy to lift up the community, to give people a place to congregate and watch some great competition, that's what we're going to do. It's always about them."
We'll see what that exactly means. The Thunder have a handful of important roster decisions to make this upcoming offseason. Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams and Holmgren are OKC's franchise pillars, but the supporting cast could see some changes. Either way, Presti's words make you think Clay Bennett and company are ready to play ball instead of nickel and diming this championship-caliber group.
Looking at their history, that shouldn't be shocking. The Thunder had the highest NBA payroll at the time when they helped out Russell Westbrook by adding Paul George and Carmelo Anthony in the same offseason back in 2017. And that was for a team that failed to reach 50 wins in the regular season and was bounced in Round 1. Imagine OKC's attitude toward a team that has actually brought home one Larry O'Brien already, with the potential for more.
"As I've said before, we've had ample time to prepare for this scenario," Presti said. "When we repositioned, replenished, and rebuilt the team, we were well aware of what it would take if we were ever fortunate enough to fall into a perennial contender in Oklahoma City again."
I really hope the Thunder's ownership group goes all out. There's a realistic chance that these are the golden years of OKC basketball. You can't really get any better than a perennial 60-win team that could win several NBA championships. As long as Gilgeous-Alexander can suit up, they owe it to him and the fanbase to go all out. Right now is the whole point of even owning an NBA franchise. No point in self-closing your own championship window. And I think Presti and others understand what's in front of them.
"We look at it less about paying for a team as we are giving back to the fans to the best that we can," Presti said. "We know there's challenges and there's going to be limitations, but just because we're here, I don't think we should be told that we shouldn't dream as big or go as hard as a team on the coast."
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Sam Presti confident OKC Thunder are prepared for upcoming payroll jump
Clemsonfootball commit Blivens, a standout at Lipscomb Academy, was named Boys Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive time at The Tennessean High School Sports Awards on Tuesday night in Nashville. The event, held June 9 at the Music City Center, honored some of the top high school athletes in Middle Tennessee.
Blivens posted on social media after the honor, saying he was grateful for his high school career and excited for his next chapter at Clemson.
Honored to be named Boys Athlete of the Year for the second time. Grateful for an incredible high school career and everyone who helped along the way. Excited for the next chapter at Clemson. Go Tigers! pic.twitter.com/3XM5KmPJwz
β Cam Blivens (@BlivensCameron) June 10, 2026
That next chapter is what makes this award worth noting for Tiger fans. Clemson has been building momentum on the recruiting trail. Blivens arrives as a 2026 wide receiver signee with the kind of high school recognition that speaks to more than just one good season.
Being named Boys Athlete of the Year once is impressive. Doing it twice sparks forward a message. It points to consistency, reputation, and the kind of all-around impact that made him one of the top athletes in Middle Tennessee. But not only that, but it also points to an identity that Dabo aims for his players to have: a good reputation, elite play, and being good with teammates and the crowd.
For Clemson, Blivens gives the Tigers another young receiver to develop. He is listed by 247Sports at 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, giving him a frame to build on once he gets into a college strength program.
Clemson earns crystal ball for four-star LB Sean Fox
β Clemson Wire (@Clemson_Wire) June 10, 2026
πΈ Clemson Wire, USA TODAY Sports College Wire. https://t.co/1EQ7oUNopHpic.twitter.com/j48UDMVHfk
The rankings may not scream five-star headline, but the award matters. Blivens is arriving in Tigertown with momentum, and Clemson will get a chance to turn that high school production into something more at the next level.
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Warriors get informative Michael Porter Jr. trade news originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Michael Porter Jr. likely wasnβt overjoyed leaving the Denver Nuggets for the Brooklyn Nets last offseason.Β
Porter won a championship with the Nuggets in 2023 and likely enjoyed starting his NBA career in a competitive Western Conference franchise. Unfortunately, Denver elected to trade the Missouri product to the rebuilding Nets after six seasons, eliminating the possibility of him chasing a title in 2025-26.Β
Impressively, though, Porter made the best of his situation, averaging a career-high 24.2 points per game on 46.3% field goal shooting and 36.3% from three-point land as the Netsβ No. 1 scoring option.Β
According to Hoopshypeβs Michael Scotto, the Golden State Warriors inquired about the 39.8% career three-point shooter earlier this season, but a deal never came to fruition.
βComing off the best offensive season of his career, which drew All-Star consideration, Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is entering the final year of his contract worth $40.81 million,β Scotto wrote Wednesday.
βThe 6-foot-10 forward is eligible for an extension this summer and is also being monitored as a potential trade candidate by teams around the league.β
βPorter Jr., who turns 28 on June 29th, drew trade interest from teams, including the Golden State Warriors, as the deadline neared. The Warriors considered parting with a first-round pick for Porter Jr. hours before the deadline, league sources told HoopsHype.βΒ
The Warriors' pursuit of Porter shouldnβt stop after the 2025-26 season. Above-average floor spacing is the name of the game for the Warriors and has been for quite some time. Although Porter wouldnβt provide much defensively or as a ball-handler, he would give the Dubs a proven three-point shooter who deserves to be back with a franchise that wants to win a title in the immediate future.Β
Simply put, Porterβs potential offseason availability should be music to the Warriorsβ ears.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell opted not to testify in front of a House Judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday, perhaps for good reason.
During the over two-hour hearing, members of the subcommittee laid out a compelling case that the NFL has potentially run afoul of the antitrust exemption it is afforded under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961. The exemption allows the league to pool television rights among its 32 franchises and sell them in consolidated packages to broadcasters.
Of particular interest throughout the hearing were the inconsistencies between how the NFL markets its out-of-market Sunday Ticket package, and who the league has argued in court that Sunday Ticket is designed for.
Throughout the now decade-long class-action lawsuit alleging antitrust violations against the NFL for how it packages Sunday Ticket, the league has argued it is a premium product designed for avid fans looking to watch as many games as possible, and is priced accordingly. However, marketing efforts by the NFL have been targeted towards out-of-market fans who simply want to watch their favorite teams play when those games arenβt available in their area.
During his opening remarks, Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, cited an example of this targeted advertising from the NFL.
βFans are subjected to arbitrary restrictions, imposed by the NFL, that force them into buying a premium subscription model,β Fitzgerald asserted. βThis is precisely why NFL Sunday Ticket is advertised to fans as necessary to ensure they can watch every regular-season game of their favorite team,β he continued, as a screenshot of NFL Sunday Ticket marketing materials showed the league targeting out-of-market fans looking to ensure access to their favorite teams.
A report issued by the committee earlier this week found that 70% of fans who signed up for Sunday Ticket did so in order to watch their favorite team, which is not located in their home market. By contrast, only one-third of Sunday Ticket subscribers purchased the package to watch as many games as possible.
OutKick founder Clay Travis, who was called as an expert witness, said in his opening testimony, βAll of this should be examined through the prism of the reasonable sports fan, people like me and your constituents, regular fans who just want to be able to watch their favorite teams for a reasonable price without being extorted.β
Several elected officials pointed towards the college football broadcast model as a more consumer friendly approach. Each Saturday, numerous college football games are played across a variety of networks, without regionalization preventing, say, a Texas Longhorns fan in Los Angeles from watching his/her favorite team.
There is, of course, an irony at play here considering college sports are seeking similar antitrust protections from Congress at the moment.
Nevertheless, compelling arguments as to why the NFL may be in violation of antitrust law were abundant in this hearing. Plenty was said about how the Sports Broadcasting Act was written at a time when legislators could not conceive of the modern media landscape we have today. There were questions about whether the act, which designates the antitrust exemption for βsponsored telecasts,β (or, in todayβs parlance, over-the-air broadcast) even applies to games distributed via cable, satellite, or streaming.
But while all of the conversation was couched with the pretense of looking out for the consumer, there was little discussion about what the NFLβs broadcast landscape would look like absent the exemption, which could accelerate the fragmentation of game broadcasts to new levels. Granted, there was some discussion that the exemption could be revisited, rather than revoked, to include modern provisions ensuring accessibility and affordability of game broadcasts.
Certainly for the NFL, the most concerning aspects of this hearing revolved around its Sunday Ticket package. There seemed to be a consensus among elected officials and the four witnesses testifying that the league should be providing an affordable single-team subscription offering for fans, rather than limiting out-of-market options to the all-inclusive premium product that is Sunday Ticket.
With the possibility that the Ninth Circuit could imminently revive the Sunday Ticket lawsuit against the NFL after a judge overturned an initial jury ruling which had the NFL liable for over $14 billion in damages, this added attention on Sunday Ticketβs specific role in potential antitrust violations will not be welcomed by the league.
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Google's Gemini in Chrome is now available in many more countries than before. The AI chatbot is now built into the browser on desktop and iOS in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. The full list of countries is available here. Unfortunately, the EU still isn't getting it. Maybe later. Gemini in Chrome first launched in the US last year, before expanding to Canada, New Zealand, and India back in March. As the name implies, it's Google's Gemini - but built into Chrome. This means it can easily 'see' your Chrome tabs and windows and help you with what's in...
Today, AT&T announced Unlimited Day Pass, a new daily plan for iPads with cellular connectivity. It's a no-contract, no-subscription affair - you just pay for a daily pass each day you need it. You get unlimited data for $3 per day. Your first day pass is free courtesy of AT&T (only one per customer). This works by using the eSIM functionality on your cellular-capable iPad. To use Unlimited Day Pass on your iPad with cellular connectivity and eSIM, just go to Settings > Cellular Data, and select the AT&T Unlimited Day Pass. No app or Wi-Fi connection is required. The carrier...
Apple apparently does not want Siri AI getting into controversies that might result from the remnants of biases in its training data, and it has settled on a seemingly elegant solution to minimize such gaffes. One of the first lines of prompt for Siri AI reads like a DEI litany, at least in part According to the tech guru Max Weinbach, who has been putting Siri AI through its paces, so to say, one of the first lines in the new Siri's prompt reads like an anti-bias mantra, reminding Siri that it has no emotions, body, gender, nationality, or history. [β¦]
Read full article at https://wccftech.com/apple-reminds-siri-ai-that-its-a-software-and-that-it-does-not-experience-emotions-or-have-a-physical-body-gender-nationality-or-personal-history/

007 First Light is a very interesting PC release to analyze. On the one hand, IO Interactiveβs latest game can look quite good in the right scenes, especially thanks to its strong lighting, high-quality character rendering, solid animation work, and cinematic presentation. On the other hand, it is also a rather frustrating PC port in several important ways, as most of its graphics settings barely scale, some of its temporal reconstruction options behave strangely, and the game can suffer from truly massive performance drops during large explosions. This guide should hopefully help you strike the best balance between visuals and [β¦]
Read full article at https://wccftech.com/how-to/007-first-light-pc-performance-analysis-tuning-guide-how-to-get-best-experience-on-pc/

More mass layoffs are set to hit the video game industry, as Xbox is reportedly planning another mass layoff at the end of the month, according to a new report from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier. It's unclear how many employees will be impacted at this point, though an email referenced in the report attributed to Sharma, and recent public comments from Sharma point to it being a significant number of employees. It'll be made public on June 30, 2026, according to the report at the end of Microsoft's current fiscal year. This comes after Sharma admitted that the Xbox division "isn't [β¦]
Read full article at https://wccftech.com/xbox-mass-layoffs-asha-sharma/

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The 2026 World Cup is officially ready to make history. For the very first time, the tournament will feature an expanded field of 48 teams competing across three co-host nations: the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Along with a completely revamped formatβwhich introduces a high-stakes Round of 32 knockout stage immediately following the group stageβthe tournament will debut another historic first: three distinct opening ceremonies.
Rather than a single celebration, a unique kickoff spectacle will take place ahead of the first home match in each host country, with Mexico starting the event at the Estadio Azteca. According to The Athletic, Mexicoβs opening festivities will start 90 minutes before kickoff and are expected to run for approximately 16 minutes.
Following the initial curtain-raiser, Canada will host its own ceremony at Toronto Stadium on Friday, June 12, which is projected to be slightly shorter at around 13 minutes. Later that same evening, the United States will cap off the opening spectacles with its own 13-minute ceremony at Los Angeles Stadium.
The worldβs game reaches its biggest stage in the USA πΊπΈ
β FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) May 9, 2026
The United States takes centre stage as football, music, and culture ignite the #FIFAWorldCup ππΆπ
Mexico shoulders the honor of staging the tournamentβs primary opening ceremony right before El Tri faces off against South Africa in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2018 tournament opener. Actress Salma Hayek will serve as the master of ceremonies, welcoming the world and introducing a massive multi-genre, international musical showcase.
Following the main production, and just before the players take the pitch, Alejandro Fernandez will perform Mexicoβs national anthem, while Tyla will sing the national anthem for South Africa.
Artist lineup:
Two more stars are joining the lineup for the opening ceremony in Mexico City!
β FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 10, 2026
Andrea Bocelli and EJAE are ready for the global stage πΆ
Following Thursdayβs big kickoff, Canada takes center stage on Friday evening to host the second opening showcase just before Les Rouges take on Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Toronto Stadium in their Group B opener.
Actor Will Arnett will host the festivities, introducing a highly diverse list of performers. Before the game starts, Alanis Morissette will perform Canadaβs national anthem, while Aleksandar Gajic will sing the national anthem for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Artist lineup:
The Toronto lineup just turned up the volume. πΈ@thebeaches joins Bryan Adams, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, AHI and Wyclef Jean at the FIFA Countdown Concert, in collaboration with the @recordingacad
β FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 8, 2026
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The final opening ceremony will also take place on Friday night, setting the stage just before the USMNT kicks off its World Cup campaign against Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in a Group D clash.
Actor Jason Sudeikis will host the final star-studded show, which features a punchy lineup of pop and hip-hop stars. The musical duo PurahΓ©i Soul will perform the national anthem for Paraguay, while country-pop duo Dan + Shay will sing the U.S. national anthem.
Artist lineup:

The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be a truly historic event. For the very first time, 48 teams will compete across three host nationsβthe United States, Mexico, and Canadaβall chasing the ultimate dream: lifting the most iconic and prestigious trophy in sports history.
While the World Cup trophy is made of real gold, it is not entirely solid gold through to its core. The exterior is fashioned from pure 18k gold, but the trophy is actually hollow on the inside. Additionally, its base features two striking, circular bands made of a green gemstone known as malachite.
Designed by Italian artist Silvio Gazzaniga in 1971, the masterpiece stands 36.5cm (14.4 inches) tall and is crafted from 18-karat (75%) gold. Experts note that if the trophy were completely solid gold all the way through, it would weigh an estimated 70 to 80kg (150 to 175lbs), making it far too heavy for triumphant players to hoist over their heads during the post-match celebrations.
The FIFA World Cup trophy is widely considered the most expensive prize in global sports.

To put that into perspective, the famous Vince Lombardi Trophy awarded to NFL Super Bowl champions is valued at around $50,000.
The official weight of the FIFA World Cup trophy is 6.175 kilograms (13.61 pounds). Because it is hollow and incorporates the lighter malachite bands at its base, it remains perfectly balanced and light enough for players to easily lift into the air during the podium presentation.
The winning team does not get to keep the real gold trophy. The original prize is only present on the pitch for the official final whistle celebrations and the podium presentation. Immediately after the ceremonies conclude, FIFA officials take the authentic trophy back for strict security reasons.
In its place, the winning nation is permanently awarded a gold-plated bronze replica, officially known as the World Cup Winnersβ Trophy. Meanwhile, the authentic, multi-million dollar original is quickly flown back to its permanent home at the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich, Switzerland.
FIFA changed the rules simply as a permanent safety and security measure to preserve the tournamentβs history. Under the original regulations of the old Jules Rimet Trophy, any nation that won the World Cup three times was allowed to keep it permanently (a milestone Brazil achieved in 1970).
However, when FIFA commissioned the current trophy for the 1974 tournament, they decided that the new, iconic prize would remain the permanent property of FIFA. By keeping the authentic gold trophy locked away and giving winners a gold-plated replica instead, FIFA ensures the original masterpiece is kept entirely safe from damage, theft, or loss.
FIFA enforces an incredibly strict protocol regarding who can physically handle the authentic gold trophy without wearing protective gloves. According to FIFA regulations, the bare metal can only be touched or held by:
Anyone elseβincluding celebrity guests, stadium staff, and even FIFA delegatesβmust wear white gloves or refrain from touching the trophy entirely.

Lionel Messi made his highly anticipated return to the pitch in a friendly against Iceland, finding the back of the net in Argentinaβs final tune-up before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. However, the biggest highlight came after the final whistle blew, when the Argentine maestro shared a heartwarming post-match exchange with Icelandβs Daniel Gudjohnsen.
As players from both sides began exchanging handshakes at midfield, cameras caught Messi locked in a lively conversation with the young Icelandic attacker. Initially caught off guard, Messiβs face instantly lit up with a massive smile the second he realized he was speaking to the son of his former FC Barcelona teammate, Eidur Gudjohnsen.
When asked about the viral moment in the mixed zone, Messi happily shared details of their brief interaction. βHe told me, βdo you remember who I am?β. Truthfully, it surprised me at that moment. Then he told me he was Gudjohnsenβs son. I donβt really remember, to be honest, he was very small. I remember seeing him, being with his father at some training session. But I didnβt remember him, he was too young.β
Daniel Gudjohnsen was born in London in March 2006 during his fatherβs stint at Chelsea, just months before the family relocated to Catalonia. Now playing his club soccer for Malmo, the young forward originally crossed paths with Messi as a baby; fast forward nearly 20 years, and the historic playmaker has now gone from sharing a locker room with the father to competing against the son.
Messiβs face when he realized he was talking to DanΓel GuΓ°johnsen, son of his former Barcelona teammate EiΓ°ur GuΓ°johnsen π
β ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 10, 2026
Messi and EiΓ°ur played together and won a treble in 2009. Now, Messi is about to play in his sixth World Cup π€― pic.twitter.com/9T8NQzkqcn
Arriving at the Camp Nou in 2006, Eidur Gudjohnsen spent four incredibly successful seasons with FC Barcelona before departing in 2010. During that golden era, the versatile forward helped the Blaugrana capture a La Liga title, a Copa del Rey, two Spanish Super Cups, a UEFA Champions League trophy, and a UEFA Super Cup.
Throughout those formative years, Gudjohnsen had a front-row seat as Lionel Messi skyrocketed from a promising young talent to the best player on the planet. From his vantage point on the bench, the Icelandic striker watched Messi execute his iconic, gravity-defying header against Manchester United to seal a 2-0 victory in the 2009 Champions League final.
By lifting that trophy, Gudjohnsen became the first player in Icelandβs history to win a Champions League title, ultimately tallying 19 goals and 10 assists across 114 appearances for Barcelona. He later anchored the legendary Iceland squad that shocked Europe by reaching the Euro 2016 quarterfinals before hanging up his boots in 2017, a retirement that narrowly denied him a pitchside reunion with Messi at the 2018 World Cup where Iceland faced Argentina.

After months of uncertainty, Gervonta Davis appears to be moving closer to a return to the ring. Davis has not fought since his controversial majority draw with Lamont Roach Jr. in March 2025, a result many felt should have gone against him after Roach was denied a knockdown ruling. A planned exhibition with Jake Paul [β¦]
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believes there is only one man in history that can be seen as even better than himself. Toney is a three-weight world champion, having earned world honours at middleweight, super middleweight and cruiserweight during his near 30-year career. He also competed at heavyweight where he once overcame Evander Holyfield, before later winning the WBA heavyweight [β¦]
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TRT Spor'a konuΕan Can, "Ben TΓΌrk'ΓΌm. Bu yΓΌzden TΓΌrkiye'yi seΓ§tim. Milli takΔ±mda olduΔum iΓ§in Γ§ok mutluyum. TΓΌrk hissettiΔim iΓ§in buradayΔ±m." dedi.
KENAN VE HAKAN YORUMU
Kenan YΔ±ldΔ±z ve Hakan ΓalhanoΔlu ile ilgili yorumlarda bulunan 20 yaΕΔ±ndaki futbolcu, "Kenan YΔ±ldΔ±z ile 5 yaΕΔ±ndan beri arkadaΕΔ±z. Birlikte bΓΌyΓΌdΓΌk, Εimdi de birlikte DΓΌnya KupasΔ±'ndayΔ±z. Kenan, Γ§ok deli dolu biri. Bu deneyimi de birlikte dolu dolu yaΕamaya Γ§alΔ±ΕacaΔΔ±z. Hakan ΓalhanoΔlu, bΓΌyΓΌk bir futbolcu. Ona benzemek bile beni mutlu ediyor." ifadelerini kullandΔ±.
TRANSFER YANITI
Transfer dΓΆnemine dair de aΓ§Δ±klamalarda bulunan Can Uzun, "Transfer konularΔ±nΔ± Εu anda Γ§ok umursamΔ±yorum. ΓΓΌnkΓΌ DΓΌnya KupasΔ±'ndayΔ±z. BΓΌtΓΌn konsantrem milli takΔ±m iΓ§in." yorumunu yaptΔ±.

YΓΆnetim iΓ§inde ultraAslan'Δ±n Γ§Δ±kΔ±ΕΔ±yla baΕlayan, Abdullah KavukΓ§u'nun liste dΔ±ΕΔ± kalΔ±p muhasip ΓΌye bile yapΔ±lamamasΔ±yla tΔ±rmanan ve Ankara'daki protokol masasΔ± kavgasΔ±na kadar varan gΓΌΓ§ savaΕlarΔ± Galatasaray'Δ± derinden sarsΔ±yor. BaΕkan Dursun Γzbek'in ΓΆnΓΌmΓΌzdeki hafta radikal kararlar almasΔ± beklenirken, Liseli yΓΆneticiler yΓΆnetimdeki bu kaotik "taht oyunlarΔ±na" karΕΔ± Ali DΓΌrΓΌst ile Εah Γ§ekti.
Galatasaray'da seΓ§im bitti ama yΓΆnetim kavgasΔ± bitmedi... muhalefeti olmayan Dursun Γzbek yΓΆnetimi kendi iΓ§inde birbirine muhalefet olmaya baΕladΔ±. Camia iΓ§in yaΕananlar "taht oyunlarΔ±" krizi Εeklinde deΔerlendirilmeye baΕlandΔ±.
METΔ°N ΓZTΓRK KRALLIΔINI Δ°LAN ETTΔ°
SΓΌreΓ§ ortaya seΓ§imden hemen sonra ultraAslanβΔ±n liderinin bazΔ± yΓΆneticilere sert bir Εekilde "ayar vermesiyle" Γ§Δ±ktΔ±. Bu olayΔ±n hemen ardΔ±ndan yΓΆnetim iΓ§indeki dengeler deΔiΕti. SeΓ§im dΓΆneminde Dursun Γzbekβin baΕkan vekili olmasΔ±na kesin gΓΆzΓΌyle bakΔ±lan Abdullah KavukΓ§u, yaΕanan liste iΓ§i operasyonlar ve Γ§ekiΕmeler sonucunda muhasip ΓΌye bile olamadΔ±.
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ANKARA'DA SKANDAL MEYDANA GELDΔ°
Bu durum kulislerde ciddi bir kΔ±rΔ±lmaya yol aΓ§arken, Δ°kinci BaΕkan Metin ΓztΓΌrk'ΓΌn, Dursun Γzbek sonrasΔ± dΓΆnem iΓ§in Εimdiden "doΔal baΕkan adaylΔ±ΔΔ±nΔ±" ilan ettiΔi gibi bir hava oluΕtu.
YΓΆnetim iΓ§indeki ego ve makam savaΕlarΔ±, Ankara GalatasaraylΔ±lar DerneΔiβnde dΓΌzenlenen resmi bir yemekte zirve yaptΔ±. BaΕkan ve eΕlerinin de bulunduΔu masada yaΕanan skandal Γ§ok ses getirdi.
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GALATASARAY ADA'SINDA DA OLDU
Benzer bir huzursuzluk daha ΓΆnce de Galatasaray AdasΔ±'nda dΓΌzenlenen kahvaltΔ±da da baΕ gΓΆstermiΕti. YΓΆnetim iΓ§erisindeki bu kaotik ortamΔ± ve idari boΕluΔu daΔΔ±tmak isteyen Galatasaray Lisesi mezunu (Liseli) bazΔ± yΓΆneticiler ise formΓΌlΓΌ eski bir isimde buldu.
ALΔ° DΓRΓST FORMΓLΓ MASADA
Liseli kanadΔ±n, futbol Εubesinin baΕΔ±na camianΔ±n aΔΔ±rlΔ±ΔΔ± olan isimlerinden Ali DΓΌrΓΌstβΓΌ getirmek istediΔi yΓΌksek sesle konuΕulmaya baΕlandΔ±.
Planlanan senaryoya gΓΆre DΓΌrΓΌst; hem futbolun baΕΔ±nda Kemerburgaz'da tam yetkili olacak hem de kulΓΌbΓΌn basΔ±n sΓΆzcΓΌlΓΌΔΓΌ gΓΆrevini ΓΌstlenerek yΓΆnetimdeki Γ§ok sesliliΔe son verecek.
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BAΕKAN ΓZBEK SESSΔ°ZLΔ°ΔΔ° SEΓTΔ°
TΓΌm bu kavgalarΔ±n, dedikodularΔ±n ve taht oyunlarΔ±nΔ±n merkezinde yer alan BaΕkan Dursun Γzbek ise Εu anda tamamen sessiz kalma stratejisini uyguluyor. Son olarak Sabah gazetesine verdiΔi rΓΆporatajda da bΓΆyle bir olay hiΓ§ yokmuΕ gibi davrandΔ±. Her Εeyi yakΔ±ndan izleyen, gΓΆzlemleyen ve not eden Γzbek'in, yΓΆnetimdeki bu disiplinsizliΔe ve klikleΕmeye karΕΔ± ΓΆnΓΌmΓΌzdeki hafta radikal bir karar almasΔ± ve duruma el koymasΔ± bekleniyor.

Galatasaray'Δ±n dΓΌnyaca ΓΌnlΓΌ golcΓΌsΓΌ Victor Osimhen iΓ§in Chelsea ve Atletico Madrid'in ardΔ±ndan Jose Mourinho'nun Real Madrid'i de devreye girdi... masadaki teklifler Εimdiden 100 milyon Euro barajΔ±nΔ± aΕtΔ±. Teknik direktΓΆr Eric Chelle'nin kadro kararlarΔ±yla Γ§alkalanan Osimhen cephesinde, Mourinho'nun ilk ve en bΓΌyΓΌk hamlesi olarak kayΔ±tlara geΓ§ecek bu dev operasyonun detaylarΔ± da netleΕmeye baΕladΔ±.
Nijerya Milli TakΔ±mΔ± Teknik DirektΓΆrΓΌ Eric Chelleβnin son aΓ§Δ±klamalarΔ± ve Galatasaray'Δ±n yΔ±ldΔ±z golcΓΌsΓΌ Victor Osimhenβin takΔ±mdaki geleceΔi, dΓΌnya futbol gΓΌndemini yavaΕ yavaΕ meΕgul etmeye baΕladΔ±. Polonya maΓ§Δ± ΓΆncesinde kadroda yer almayan Osimhen ve Lookman ΓΌzerinden eleΕtirilerin hedefi olan Chelle, teknik adamlΔ±k sorumluluklarΔ±na dair Γ§arpΔ±cΔ± deΔerlendirmelerde bulundu.
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SAKATLIK VE DEVAMSIZLIK ΓZERΔ°NDE DURDU
Gelen tepkiler ΓΌzerine sessizliΔini bozan teknik direktΓΆr Eric Chelle, gΓΆrevinin sadece kadro kurmaktan ibaret olmadΔ±ΔΔ±nΔ± savundu. Γzellikle sakatlΔ±k ve devamsΔ±zlΔ±k gibi kriz anlarΔ±nda zor kararlar alΔ±nmasΔ± gerektiΔini belirten deneyimli Γ§alΔ±ΕtΔ±rΔ±cΔ±, Εu ifadeleri kullandΔ±:
AΓIKLAMASI YΔ°NE SORU Δ°ΕARETLERΔ° DOLU
- OyuncularΔ±n en ΓΌst dΓΌzeyde performans gΓΆsterebilmeleri iΓ§in doΔru ortamΔ± yaratmak Γ§ok ΓΆnemli. Bazen Εartlar ideal olmayabiliyor; Γ§ΓΌnkΓΌ bir oyuncu eksik, iki oyuncu eksik veya birisi oynayamΔ±yor olabilir. Ama yapabileceΔim tek Εey, takΔ±m iΓ§in en iyi seΓ§imleri yapmaya devam etmek.
ΓZEL GΓRΓΕME HAKKINDA AΓIKLAMA YOK
Chelle, Polonya maΓ§Δ± ΓΆncesinde Osimhenβin transfer gΓΆrΓΌΕmelerinde olduΔuna yΓΆnelik daha ΓΆnce basΔ±na yansΔ±yan iddialar hakkΔ±nda ise yeni bir renk vermedi. Galatasaray formasΔ± giyen yΔ±ldΔ±z oyuncuyla ΓΆzel bir gΓΆrΓΌΕme gerΓ§ekleΕtirip gerΓ§ekleΕtirmediΔi konusuna aΓ§Δ±klΔ±k getirmekten kaΓ§Δ±ndΔ±.
ΕΔ°MDΔ° DE MOURINHO ORTAYA ΓIKTI
Nijerya cephesinde Chelle'nin tercihleri kamuoyunda bΓΌyΓΌk bir tepki dalgasΔ±na yol aΓ§arken, transfer piyasasΔ±nda ise iΕler tam da teknik adamΔ±n iΕaret ettiΔi yΓΆne doΔru evrilmeye baΕladΔ±. Milli takΔ±mda dinlendirilen ya da transfer sΓΌrecine odaklanan Osimhen iΓ§in Avrupa'nΔ±n elit kulΓΌpleri resmi olarak devreye girdi.
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100 MΔ°LYON EURO BARAJI AΕILDI
Atletico Madrid ve Chelsea'nin ardΔ±ndan, son olarak Jose Mourinho yΓΆnetimindeki Real Madrid de NijeryalΔ± golcΓΌyΓΌ yakΔ±ndan takibe aldΔ±. UluslararasΔ± basΔ±na sΔ±zan iddialara gΓΆre, elit kulΓΌplerin Osimhen iΓ§in masaya koymaya hazΔ±rlandΔ±ΔΔ± teklifler Εimdiden 100 milyon Euro barajΔ± aΕΔ±lmΔ±Ε durumda.

Galatasaray, Frankfurt'un Can Uzun iΓ§in istediΔi 60 milyon Euro'luk fahiΕ rakam sonrasΔ± rotayΔ± Mert KΓΆmΓΌr'e kΔ±rdΔ±. Okan Buruk'un 'O paranΔ±n altΔ±nda ezilir, Mert de aynΔ± potansiyelde' raporuyla harekete geΓ§en sarΔ±-kΔ±rmΔ±zΔ±lΔ± yΓΆnetim, Augsburg'un 20 milyon Euro'luk 'KΓΆmΓΌr' gΓΆzlΓΌ dehasΔ±nΔ± 14-16 milyon Euro'ya bitirmeye niyetli!
Yeni sezon transfer Γ§alΔ±ΕmalarΔ±nΔ± sΓΌrdΓΌren Galatasaray'da yerli 10 numara harekatΔ±nda sΔ±cak saatler yaΕanΔ±yor. Listenin ilk sΔ±rasΔ±ndaki Can Uzun iΓ§in Frankfurtβun 60 milyon Euro talep etmesi ve sarΔ±-kΔ±rmΔ±zΔ±lΔ±larΔ±n 30-35 milyon Euroβluk limitini aΕmasΔ± ΓΌzerine yΓΆnetim, B planΔ± iΓ§in dΓΌΔmeye bastΔ±. Hedef Augsburg'un genΓ§ yΔ±ldΔ±zΔ± Mert KΓΆmΓΌr!
OKAN BURUK'UN KORKUSU
Teknik direktΓΆr Okan Buruk, Can Uzun iΓ§in telaffuz edilen astronomik rakamlarΔ±n oyuncu ΓΌzerinde baskΔ± yaratacaΔΔ±nΔ± belirterek yΓΆnetime Εu raporu sundu...
- 40 milyon Euro'lar bile Can Uzun iΓ§in Εu aΕamada Γ§ok fazla, rakamΔ±n altΔ±nda ezilebilir. Mert KΓΆmΓΌr de en az Can kadar potansiyelli ve Γ§ok daha uygun maliyetli. Can olmayacaksa Mertβi kovalamaktan zarar gelmez.
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AUGSBURG'LA PAZARLIK
Augsburg, Napoliβnin de listesinde olan Mert KΓΆmΓΌr iΓ§in kapΔ±yΔ± 20 milyon Euroβdan aΓ§tΔ±. Ancak Galatasaray yΓΆnetimi, yΓΌrΓΌttΓΌΔΓΌ sΔ±kΔ± markajla bu rakamΔ± 14-16 milyon Euro bandΔ±na Γ§ekerek transferi bitireceΔine inanΔ±yor.
Δ°KΔ° YILDIZIN ANALΔ°ZΔ°
- Can Uzun (Frankfurt): Skor ΓΌretme becerisi yΓΌksek, ceza sahasΔ± koΕularΔ± ve bitiriciliΔi elit seviyede, forvet orijinli bir 10 numara.
- Mert KΓΆmΓΌr (Augsburg): Δ°ki ayaΔΔ±nΔ± da iyi kullanan, dar alan becerisi, yΓΌksek top tekniΔi ve asist vizyonuyla ΓΆne Γ§Δ±kan modern bir oyun kurucu.
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FENERBAHΓE'NΔ°N HAMLESΔ°
"Uzun" sΓΌren pazarlΔ±klarΔ±n ardΔ±ndan rotayΔ± Can'dan henΓΌz tamamen "KΓΆmΓΌr" gΓΆzlΓΌ Mert'e Γ§evirmese de Galatasaray bu yaz en azΔ±ndan bir tane potnasiyelli gurbetΓ§i iΓ§in kesenin aΔzΔ±nΔ± aΓ§acak gibi duruyor... Can Uzun iΓ§in FenerbahΓ§e'nin devreye girmesi de Mert KΓΆmΓΌr hamlesinin kapΔ±sΔ±nΔ± araladΔ± gibi duruyor.

FenerbahΓ§e'de yeniden gΓΆreve gelecek olan Aykut Kocaman, geΓ§en sezonun rΓΆntgenini Γ§ekti... takΔ±mda radikal bir "verimlilik" devrimi baΕlatΔ±yor. MaΓ§ baΕΔ±na yapΔ±lan 122.9 top kaybΔ±nΔ± ve ceza sahasΔ± dΔ±ΕΔ±ndan atΔ±lan 242 verimsiz Εutu tamamen hafΔ±zasΔ±ndan silmek isteyen deneyimli teknik adam, "organizasyonel sadakat" isteyecek. SΔ±fΔ±r risk felsefesiyle savunmadaki basit hatalara neΕter vuracak... duran top zafiyetini bitirecek... KadΔ±kΓΆy'de ezbere oynayan, sabΔ±rlΔ± ve her Εutu net pozisyona dΓΆnΓΌΕen yepyeni bir Εampiyonluk takΔ±mΔ± inΕa edecek.
Aziz YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±mβΔ±n yeniden FenerbahΓ§e'de baΕkan seΓ§ilmesiyle takΔ±mΔ±n baΕΔ±na geΓ§mesine kesin gΓΆzΓΌyle bakΔ±lan Aykut Kocaman, 2025-26 sezonunun verilerini analiz ederek radikal bir deΔiΕim iΓ§in dΓΌΔmeye bastΔ±. GeΓ§en sezonun coΕkulu ama daΔΔ±nΔ±k ve verimsiz futbolu, yerini "organizasyonel sadakate" ve yΓΌksek verimliliΔe bΔ±rakΔ±yor.
BASΔ°T HATALARA SON
GeΓ§en sezon maΓ§ baΕΔ±na yapΔ±lan 122.9 top kaybΔ± ile Εuta/gole neden olan toplam 13 bireysel hata Kocaman'Δ±n ilk hedefi. Deneyimli hoca, "minimum risk" felsefesiyle top kayΔ±plarΔ±nΔ± azaltΔ±p, 11 maΓ§lΔ±k gol yememe serisini 18-20 maΓ§ seviyesine Γ§ekerek savunmayΔ± kilitleyecek.
ΕUT FETΔ°ΕΔ°ZMΔ° BΔ°TΔ°YOR
MaΓ§ baΕΔ±na 17.2 Εut atΔ±lmasΔ±na raΔmen isabetin 6.3'te kalmasΔ± ve ceza sahasΔ± dΔ±ΕΔ±ndan savrulan 242 Εuttan sadece 11 gol Γ§Δ±kmasΔ± "verimsizliΔin" kanΔ±tΔ±. Kocaman rastgele ΕutlarΔ± yasaklayacak. Εut sayΔ±sΔ± 13-14'e dΓΌΕecek ama sabΔ±rlΔ± set hΓΌcumlarΔ±yla net pozisyon kalitesi ve isabet oranΔ± artacak.
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GEΓΔ°Ε OYUN KALΔ°TESΔ° ARTACAK
TakΔ±m maΓ§ baΕΔ±na 46.8 top geri kazanmasΔ±na raΔmen koca sezon sadece 51 kontratak geliΕtirebildi. Yeni sezonda kapΔ±lan toplar daΔΔ±nΔ±k kayΔ±plarla harcanmayacak; rakip eksik yakalandΔ±ΔΔ± an daha organize ve keskin geΓ§iΕ hΓΌcumlarΔ±yla cezalandΔ±rΔ±lacak.
DURAN TOPLAR Δ°ΕE YARAYACAK
MaΓ§ baΕΔ±na 6.9 korner ve sezon boyu kullanΔ±lan serbest vuruΕlardan sadece 1 gol Γ§Δ±kmasΔ±, %20'lik orta isabetiyle birleΕince tam bir hayal kΔ±rΔ±klΔ±ΔΔ± yaratmΔ±ΕtΔ±. Kocaman ve OΔuz Γetin liderliΔindeki teknik ekip, SamandΔ±ra'da ΓΆzel duran top setleri Γ§alΔ±ΕtΔ±rarak bu oranΔ± yukarΔ± Γ§ekecek.
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HΓCUM DAHA SΔ°METRΔ°K OLACAK
HΓΌcumda Simetri Devrimi: GeΓ§en sezon 41 sol ayak golΓΌne karΕΔ±lΔ±k sadece 24 saΔ ayak ve 10 kafa golΓΌ atΔ±ldΔ±. Sol kanada ve bireysel solak oyunculara baΔΔ±mlΔ± bu asimetrik yapΔ±yΔ± yΔ±kacak olan Kocaman, saΔ kanat etkinliΔini artΔ±racak ve merkez santraforu besleyerek kafa golΓΌ sayΔ±sΔ±nΔ± katlayacak.




2026/2027-ci illΙr mΓΆvsΓΌmΓΌndΙn etibarΙn AzΙrbaycan Premyer LiqasΔ±nda mΓΌbarizΙ aparacaq βΕΙfaβ klubu daha 3 futbolΓ§usu ilΙ yollarΔ±nΔ± ayΔ±rΔ±b.
Arena.az xΙbΙr verir ki, bu barΙdΙ klubun mΙtbuat xidmΙti mΙlumat yayΔ±b.
XΙbΙrdΙ bildirilir ki, mΓΌdafiΙΓ§i HΓΌseyn MΓΌrsΙlov, yarΔ±mmΓΌdafiΙΓ§i Aqil NΙsibov vΙ hΓΌcumΓ§u Amir Ebrahimzadenin klubla mΓΌqavilΙlΙrinin mΓΌddΙti baΕa Γ§atΔ±b. Klub hΙr ΓΌΓ§ futbolΓ§uya gΓΆstΙrdiklΙri xidmΙtlΙrΙ gΓΆrΙ tΙΕΙkkΓΌr edib, gΙlΙcΙk karyeralarΔ±nda uΔurlar arzulayΔ±b.
XatΔ±rladaq ki, daha ΓΆncΙ qapΔ±Γ§Δ± Ζli HΙsΙnli, mΓΌdafiΙΓ§i Zahid MΙrdanov vΙ yarΔ±mmΓΌdafiΙΓ§i Emin Zamanovun da bu komandanΔ± tΙrk etdiyi rΙsmΙn elan edilmiΕdi.
βΕΙfaβ geridΙ qalmΔ±Ε mΓΆvsΓΌmdΙ Birinci LiqanΔ±n qalibi olaraq 2026/2027-ci illΙr mΓΆvsΓΌmΓΌndΙn etibarΙn AzΙrbaycan Premyer LiqasΔ±nda iΕtirak hΓΌququ qazanΔ±b. Paytaxt tΙmsilΓ§isi elitaya Γ§Δ±xdΔ±qdan sonra baΕ mΙΕqΓ§i postuna Zaur HΙΕimovu gΙtirib. SΓΆzΓΌgedΙn klub βKΙpΙzβdΙn Rauf HΓΌseynlini, βSabahβdan Nicat MehbalΔ±yevi, hΙmΓ§inin βΕamaxΔ±βdan Arsen AΔcabΙyovu transfer edib.
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Arsenal captain Declan Rice has given England an early lead against Costa Rica in their final pre-World Cup friendly match.
Facing off at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, the Three Lions are looking to fine-tune their tactical setups before heading out to the grand stage.
Thanks to some great work from Anthony Gordon and Rice, they have firmly established control of the encounter.
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The goal came in the 10th minute of play following a brilliant display of direct, attacking football.
Former Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, who just completed a big money move to Barcelona, caused massive problems down the left flank with his blistering run directly along the byline.
Showing great speed and skill to glide past Costa Rican defender with ease, Gordon cut a perfectly weighted ball back into the penalty box for Rice who finished it first-time with his left-foot, right across the goalkeeper.
Watch the goal below:
That's @_DeclanRice's seventh goal for the #ThreeLions ??
The assist from @anthonygordon, though⦠??pic.twitter.com/aOjTa02dN0
β England (@England) June 10, 2026
Riceβs clinical opener serves as a direct extension of the exceptional form he demonstrated throughout the Premier League winning 2025/26 campaign with Arsenal.
Despite a heartbreaking defeat to PSG in the Champions League final just weeks ago, the midfield general looks incredibly sharp, fully re-energized, and completely match-fit.
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Stepping directly into international duty, Riceβs ability to seamlessly dictate the tempo of the game while pushing high up into the final third highlights why he is considered an indispensable pillar for the national team.
A win against Costa Rica will be a massive boost for the side ahead of their big opening game against Croatia on June 17th.
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Manchester City have had yet another offer for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.
City are pushing heavily to secure the highly-rated 23-year-old midfielder, but Forest are holding their ground firmly in what is quickly becoming one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer window.
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Manchester City, who have already had a bid rejected, launched an improved verbal proposal to tempt Forest.
The substantial bid consisted of a Β£106 million guaranteed up-front fee, with potential add-ons taking the total package in excess of Β£120 million as reported by Fabrizio Romano and others.
However, Nottingham Forest have swiftly turned down the offer and are demanding a flat, fixed fee of Β£120 million-plus guaranteed from the onset, rather than relying on add-ons.
?? As expected, Manchester City sent new bid for Elliot Anderson for Β£106m guaranteed fee plus Β£15m add-ons.
Nottingham Forest want Β£120m+ fixed to sell the midfielder as also aware of Man United interest.#MCFC pushing to get in done + Sandro Tonali also on shortlist. ? pic.twitter.com/z4JUkEIOBs
β Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 10, 2026
Despite the setback, Manchester City remain deeply committed to finalising the transfer.
Advanced discussions indicate that City are not too far off from meeting the valuation, and they are expected to return to the negotiating table shortly.
New manager Enzo Maresca has reportedly identified the England international as a central pillar for his tactical plans.
While City are aggressively pushing to wrap up the deal, they have also kept their options open, maintaining Newcastleβs Sandro Tonali on their shortlists.
Forestβs firm stance is strengthened by their acute awareness of concrete interest from Manchester United, allowing them to dictate a premium price.
If the deal crosses the line at Forestβs requested valuation, Anderson will comfortably rewrite the history books.
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A Β£120 million-plus fixed fee would eclipse Enzo FernΓ‘ndezβs Β£121 million move to Chelsea and Florian Wirtzβs Β£116.5 million switch to Liverpool.
It would place Anderson second on the all-time Premier League transfer list, sitting just behind Alexander Isakβs record-breaking Β£125 million move to Liverpool in 2025.
He will also become the most expensive British player of all time. The current record is held by Declan Rice, who completed a Β£105 million move from West Ham to Arsenal in 2023.
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INDIANAPOLIS β Sophie Cunningham is questionable for Indianaβs game against Chicago on Thursday with an elbow injury, according to the Feverβs day-before injury report.
It is unknown when Cunningham suffered the injury. She practiced as normal in the portion open to media Wednesday.Β
This is the first time Cunnningham has appeared on the injury report this year following her season-ending MCL tear in 2025.
Coming off the bench, Cunningham is averaging 8.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 23 minutes per game.
Fever guard Caitlin Clark is also probable (back), as usual. Fever coach Stephanie White said Clark would likely be probable going forward after the league issued a warning to Indiana for improper reporting practices with Clarkβs back in May.
Chloe Peterson is the Indiana Fever beat reporter for IndyStar. Reach her atΒ chloe.peterson@indystar.comΒ or follow her on X atΒ @chloepeterson67.Β Get IndyStar's Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark coverage sent directly to your inbox with ourΒ Caitlin Clark Fever newsletter.Β Subscribe toΒ IndyStar TV: FeverΒ for in-depth analysis, behind-the-scenes coverage and more.
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After its success in Regionals, ESPN continued to score strong TV ratings through Super Regionals of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament. The network announced more strong viewership during the second weekend of games.
Two Sunday games helped lead the charge through Super Regionals. USC vs. North Carolina averaged 1.3 million viewers to become the most-watched Super Regional game on record. Meanwhile, the slugfest between Georgia vs. Mississippi State averaged 1.2 million β the second-highest viewership ever for a Super Regional game.
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Texas vs. Oregon also topped 1 million viewers, averaging 1.1 million for their Sunday matchup. That gave ESPN three of the six most-watched Super Regional games on record and five of the Top 10 games in the round in history, the network said.
Fans tuned in for the '26 @NCAABaseball Super Regionals!
β ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) June 10, 2026Most-watched Supers since '09
Up 31% YoY
Top 2 most-watched Super Regional telecasts EVER & 5 of the top 10 most-watched pic.twitter.com/LlsA1QuA2o
On the whole, Super Regionals saw a 31% year-over-year increase in viewership, ESPN announced Wednesday. An average of 608,000 viewers tuned in for the most-watched round since 2009.
The Super Regional TV ratings came after ESPN saw a 38% year-over-year increase during the regional round of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament. TennesseeβsΒ season-ending loss toΒ VCUΒ drew the highest viewership of the opening round with 804,000 viewers to lead the way through the first weekend.
ESPN also saw TV ratings surge during the college baseball regular season, the network previously announced. The family of networks saw viewership increase 49% year-over-year for the companyβs best regular season since 2012. Texas A&MΒ vs.Β LSUΒ held the top two spots during the regular season with 382,000 viewers on April 17 and 375,000 on April 15.
With Super Regionals in the books, itβs now on to the College World Series, which gets underway Friday from Omaha. Thereβs plenty of SEC flare to this yearβs CWS with five teams from the conference competing at Charles Schwab Field.
Of course, thereβs also some history in the bracket. West Virginia and Troy are both gearing up for their first-ever College World Series appearances, and they will square off in the first game Friday at 1 p.m. ET. Georgia is also back in Omaha for the first time since its 2008 national championship appearance after winning the Athens Super Regional.
Nebraska picked up a commitment from a class of 2027 defensive lineman. Four-star prospect Nehemiah Ombati made the announcement on social media.
Ombati is the 44th overall defensive lineman in the 2027 class, and the third overall player in his class from the state of Minnesota, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings. He measures in at 6-foot-3, 275 pounds.
The recruit also had offers from Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Kansas State. He took two visits to Nebraska during the recruiting process, one on April 21 and one on June 5. He had a strong junior season for Shakopee High School, recording 70 total tackles, six tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks in nine games played.
This is another big get for a 2027 recruiting class that continues to be strong. The class itself has 16 overall commitments, including six blue-chip prospects. The class ranks 17th overall according to the Rivals Team Rankings.
The Huskers have done a solid job with recruiting the defensive line for this class. They now have four commits at that position, as they look to rebuild the unit. Ombatiβs commitment certainly helps with that.
π¨BREAKINGπ¨ 4-star DL Nehemiah Ombati has committed to Nebraskaπ½
β Rivals (@Rivals) June 10, 2026
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Leandro Trossardβs future at Arsenal has become one of the more intriguing stories of the summer transfer window.
The Belgian has proven himself to be a valuable member of Mikel Artetaβs squad since arriving from Brighton in January 2023, but with Arsenal expected to strengthen their attacking options again this summer, speculation surrounding his long-term future continues to grow.
JustArsenal recently reported Besiktasβ interest in Trossard but this fresh report now suggests the Turkish giants are preparing to make their move.
According to YaΔΔ±z SabuncuoΔlu, Besiktas are preparing an official offer worth β¬20 million for the Arsenal attacker.
The report further claims that the Turkish club are prepared to offer Trossard a salary worth between β¬7 million and β¬8 million per year in an effort to convince him to move to Istanbul.
It is also suggested that negotiations could accelerate in the coming weeks as Besiktas attempt to secure the Belgianβs signature ahead of the new season.
While no formal bid has yet been submitted, this appears to be one of the most concrete developments regarding Trossardβs future so far this summer.
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Trossard has often been one of Arsenalβs most dependable attacking options.
Whether deployed on the left wing, through the middle, or in a more creative attacking role, the 31-year-old has regularly contributed important goals and assists during Artetaβs reign.
Although he has not always been a guaranteed starter, his versatility and experience have made him an important squad player during Arsenalβs return to the top of English football.
That is why any decision regarding his future may not be straightforward.
On one hand, Arsenal could view a β¬20 million offer as a reasonable opportunity to cash in on a player who recently turned 31, particularly if the club is planning further attacking additions this summer.
On the other hand, Arteta may be reluctant to lose a player who has repeatedly shown his ability to impact matches from both the starting XI and the bench.
With Besiktas reportedly preparing a formal proposal and willing to offer attractive personal terms, this could become a transfer story worth watching closely over the coming weeks.
Much may depend on Arsenalβs own transfer plans and whether Arteta believes he already has sufficient cover in the attacking areas.
For now, the Gunners appear to be in no rush to make a decision, but a formal bid could soon force the club to consider its position.
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In 1994, the last time U.S. stadiums hosted the World Cup, an average ticket cost US$58. The most expensive ticket for the final could be grabbed for $475.
Adjusted for inflation, that would be $131 and $1,069, respectively, in todayβs prices. Fast forward 32 years and things have become a lot pricier.
In the tournament due to begin on June 11, 2026, at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico, the average ticket prices have been in the region of $1,300. The cheaper tickets for the final are going for a whopping $10,000, and it is even more for the better seats.
That represents an inflation-adjusted increase in average ticket prices of about 1,000% between the two times the U.S. has hosted or co-hosted the event. As a benchmark for comparison, over that period, median household incomes in the U.S., adjusted for inflation, have risen by only 32%.
But is ticket pricing the real problem with the World Cup? As a soccer economist and co-host of the Soccernomics podcast, it is a question I have long thought about. And economic analysis can bring some clarity as to what brought about such eye-watering ticket prices, whether they are justifiable and why many think them unfair.
To start things off, letβs entertain a thought experiment. The three host nations of the World Cup β Canada, Mexico and the United States β are home to around 200,000 ultra-high net worth individuals, those sitting on fortunes in excess of $30 million. If that elite group contained 82,500 soccer fans prepared to pay $300,000 for a ticket to fill out the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for the final, it would represent a payday for FIFA of close to $25 billion. And that isnβt a fanciful price β tickets for the final have listed for far higher.
Now if FIFA vowed that all that money would go to good causes β say, eradicating malaria or ensuring that underprivileged kids had access to state-of-the-art soccer equipment and programs β would anyone really gripe that it came at the cost of making tickets affordable for all?
The problem is FIFA is not vowing any such thing. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stated that all money generated βgoes back into the game all over.β But given the governing bodiesβ reputation for shadowy financial doings, there are reasons to think much of the money will never be properly accounted for.
The key point is this: Itβs not really the high ticket prices in themselves that are the problem; itβs the context in which they are being sold.
That context involves at least three elements that critics have found particularly offensive.
First is the same thing that is bane of gig-going music fans and frequent fliers alike: dynamic pricing.
The economic term for such a policy is βprice discrimination.β It amounts to charging people according to their willingness to pay rather than the cost of supplying the commodity or service.
Dynamic pricing is simply an algorithm created to achieve that by exploiting market power. Although not illegal, the announcement of investigations by the New York and New Jersey attorneys general suggest that FIFA might have some legal problems down the road.

Second, the whiff of corruption around FIFA never goes away.
The 2015 prosecutions of high-ranking soccer officials revealed the extent of corrupt practices relating to the sale of broadcast rights. A recent statement by prominent figures in the world of soccer administration suggested that since then, things have gotten worse.
When it comes to ticket revenues, where is all the money going? Most of it goes back, in one way or another, to the national soccer associations that make up FIFA.
How they use it depends on their probity. Ideally, the money goes to invest into grass roots development β but in many cases, there seems little to show for FIFAβs largesse. Notorious figures such as Jack Warner from Trinidad and Tobago and Chuck Blazer from the U.S. β known as βMr. 10%β due to the cut he took for doing business with him β are just the most egregious examples.
FIFA stands accused of doing little or nothing to investigate where the money it hands out eventually ends up. I believe a little sunlight would be a great disinfectant.
The third issue, which is related to corruption, concerns the identity of the host nations.
Russia hosted in 2018 despite having invaded the sovereign territory of another FIFA member four years before. Qatar in 2022 was allowed to host despite evidence of human rights abuses. Now, we have the bizarre spectacle in which a World Cup is being co-hosted by a country with a leader who has threatened to annex a fellow host country and started a war against one of the participating nations.
There is a long history of supporters looking past the political realities in order to enjoy the soccer, but there are limits for fans. World Cups donβt just boost the coffers of FIFA; they provide a diplomatic and economic fillip for the host nations β something many see as βsportswashingβ when the said hosts have checkered reputations.
So fans have genuine reasons to resent the way in which FIFA organizes the World Cup both politically and commercially.
But in an ideal world, should ticket prices be cheap? Economists often have a smug answer to this: The price should be set at what the market will bear. The World Cup is popular, tickets are scarce, and so, of course they should be expensive.
In my view, that is a little too simplistic. The fundamental economic proposition is that prices should reflect the additional cost of supplying the service, or βmarginal costβ in the economic jargon. And in this case, the marginal cost of each ticket is small β there are not even any very substantial overheads to cover, which often justify a higher price.
The fact that marginal cost pricing would lead to reselling, creating windfall profits for anyone lucky enough to get a rationed ticket, does not alter the principle. Rather, it just demonstrates that there is a problem.
FIFAβs apparent answer to the problem of rationing is allowing for a system that lets only the richest people have access.
If rich people were rich because they work hard, and poor people were poor because they didnβt, then maybe this would all seem fair. But most people donβt think thatβs how the world really works. If there is to be rationing, most people would probably prefer that committed fans, with no interest in reselling, were rewarded with low-cost tickets.
Put simply, the typical fan is experiencing an affordability crisis when it comes to ticket prices at this World Cup β the tickets they could afford in 1994 may now be unattainable, or at least would put a major stress on their household budget.
But this reflects a broader social problem. The dissatisfaction with World Cup ticket pricing reflects a general discomfort with income distribution in the modern world. Income inequality has far bigger consequences for most people β in terms of their life prospects and life expectancy β than whether they can squeeze into a stadium to watch a World Cup game.
The gap between the wealthy elites that can afford anything they want and the struggling middle for whom more and more of lifeβs opportunities are becoming out of reach is one of the primary economic problems of our age. To me, World Cup ticket prices are a striking illustration of how deep this reality has become.
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President Donald Trump was awake, alert and speaking throughout his attendance of Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals, according to New York Knicks owner James Dolan.
Appearing on WFAN's "The Carton Show" on Wednesday, Dolan claimed that Trump did not fall asleep. despite speculation on social media about a video that appeared to show his friend nodding off during the action:
"I was with him the whole time. We were talking the whole time. He was very much awake, he was very much engaged."
You can judge for yourself off the video in question, which at the very least disputes Dolan's claim they were speaking throughout the game.
Dolan continued:
"That's the first sitting president of the United States to ever go to an NBA Final. That is a huge honor. And he's a New Yorker. Whatever you think about him, he's a Knicks fan. People don't want to hear this, I think he's a great guy. I love β I've known him for over 30 years, but I'm not going to go on this show and start espousing the president.
"I'll just say that having him there was a great honor and I enjoyed sitting with him. He asked me a lot of questions."
Trump's Game 3 attendance, which will not repeat for Game 4, wound up being its own story amid the Knicks' first trip to the NBA Finals this century. Fans were urged to arrive to Madison Square Garden at least two hours in advance and without bags. They were greeted with long lines and wide security perimeters.
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Not even players were immune to the security requirements of a sitting president attending a Finals game, as both the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs experienced TSA-style screening upon arriving to the arena.
Trump was heavily booed upon being shown on the big screen during the national anthem.
Despite Trump not attending Wednesday's game, it will see similar security zone outside Madison Square Garden, which has turned into a matter of dispute between Dolan and New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani.
NEW YORK (AP) β Victor Wembanyama's 32-point performance in San Antonio's 115-111 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night was the most-watched NBA Finals Game 3 since 1998.
The game averaged 23.8 million viewers and peaked at 26.3 million late in the fourth quarter, according to data released by Nielsen on Wednesday. That's the largest television audience since Super Bowl 60 on Feb. 8.
The finals are averaging 19.1 million, the second most-watched since ABC and ESPN took over the broadcast in 2003. That represents a 114% increase over last year's series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers.
βNBA Finals AllβAccess with The Pat McAfee Showβ averaged 1.1 million on ESPN, making it the most-watched NBA alternate telecast on the network.
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Sam Cozart has etched his name into the record books after a stellar 2026 campaign. On Tuesday, the North Carolina native was named the National Freshman Pitcher of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. He is the third player in Longhorns history to earn the honor.Β
In his first season in the burnt orange, Cozart posted a 1.65 ERA in 22 appearances. While working out of the rotation and the bullpen, the Wesleyan Christian High alum held opponents to a .132 batting average and struck out 71 batters. Regardless of the situation, Cozart was one of the Longhorns' most relied upon arms.Β
NATIONAL FRESHMAN PITCHER OF THE YEAR π#HookEm | @NCBWA | @PerfectGameUSApic.twitter.com/87g1JQm7La
β Texas Baseball (@TexasBaseball) June 9, 2026
As the Longhorns proved to be one of the best teams in the nation, Cozart was relied upon in high-leverage situations. He finished his freshman campaign with nine saves, which matched Portland's Alex Via for the most among freshmen nationally. In tournament play, Cozart has continued to come through in clutch situations. That was on display when he got the final out against Oregon that punched the Longhorns ticket to the College World Series.Β
While Cozart's focus is on winning a national title, he has joined elite company. The only other Longhorns players to have won the honor are Corey Knebel in 2011 and Dylan Volantis last season. Volantis, like Cozart, proved to be one of the best in the nation starting from his first outing of the season.Β
Texas pitchers Dylan Volantis and Sam Cozart have been selected to the @PerfectGameUSA All-American First Team. #HookEmpic.twitter.com/8VqA7Si66N
β Longhorn Baseball News (@HornsBsblNews) June 10, 2026
As the Longhorns look to end their national title drought, Cozart will be relied on heavily. Regardless of how the rest of the postseason plays out, Cozart will at the very least have to make room in his trophy case for one honor that he will never forget.Β
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: National Freshman Pitcher of Year is Texas baseball closer Sam Cozart
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations", says a US official.
The 34-year-old β Africa's referee of the year in 2025 β was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals but was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Monday despite holding a diplomatic passport and a single entry US visa.
Somalia is one of 12 several countries on a travel ban list introduced by President Donald Trump.
Artan arrived back in Somalia on Wednesday.
A Trump administration source said: "This individual was seeking admission to the United States. Upon further inspection by CBP [Custom and Border Protection], derogatory information, including association with suspected members of terror organisations, was discovered making the traveller ineligible for admission to the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
"The traveller was refused admission and given immigration forms that provide the section of law used to complete an expedited removal under 8235 of the INA.
"President Trump's administration will not allow any security threat to enter our country - full stop."
BBC Sport has approached Artan for comment. He told the New York Times on Tuesday that he was questioned by border officials over his links to Somali militant group Al Shabab and had told them he knew nothing about the group.
Upon landing at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, he was greeted by government officials and representatives of the Somali Football Federation, as well as fellow referees and local residents, before meeting president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the Presidential Palace.
He was expected to attend a public event at Mogadishu Stadium later on Wednesday afternoon and watch a match between Heegan and Dekadaha.
Artan made a brief statement to the media at the airport, in which he spoke of his determination to officiate at the 2030 World Cup, but did not take questions from journalists.
"I'd like to thank the officials, ministers, MPs and everyone. I want to thank my country and people for their support. The encouragement I received here, I know I'll get more support outside [the airport]," Artan said in words which have been translated into English by the BBC.
"Everything is pre-destined. Fifa supported me well and were in touch with me until I reached Mogadishu.
"I promise you that I'll be officiating you in the next World Cup. Somalia, everywhere, I'm letting you know."
Artan, who was named the Confederation of African Football (Caf) men's referee of the year in 2025, was one of 52 referees selected for the World Cup.
However, his "dream" came crashing down as he attempted to travel to the on-pitch officials' base in Florida, with Artan telling the New York Times he had faced an 11-hour immigration interview and was detained for several hours before being put on a flight to Istanbul, Turkey.
Speaking to BBC World Service, Andrew Giuliani, who leads the White House Task Force on the World Cup, said: "While I can't go into the derog [derogatory information] on that I can tell you it was the right decision by customs and border patrol and I support that decision."
It was not possible for Artan to stay outside the United States and referee matches played in Canada or Mexico, with all on-pitch officials based in Florida for training, preparation, and security.
Trump placed a full entry ban under any visa category for 12 countries, including Somalia, in June 2025.
Two days before the World Cup draw in December 2025, Trump drew widespread attention for comments made about Somalia in the lead-up to a planned immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, which has a large Somali community.
"With Somalia, which is barely a country, you know, they have no anything," he said.
"They just run around killing each other. There's no structure."
Trump added that Somali immigrants should "go back to where they came from" and that the US would "go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage to our country".
On arriving home, Artan urged Somalia's youth not to lose hope in their country in the face of his treatment, stating: "Let's all defend Somalia's honour. We all belong to Somalia whether it's bad or good.
"That flag is ours and so is the passport - let's defend it.
"The youth shouldn't be demoralised about their country. Despite this happening to me, I'll still stand for my nation.
"I want to continue my journey from here and urge the youth to do the same."
When people look back on the tumultuous nature of Penn State's dreadful 2025 season, one can point the finger at many different people. One name that comes up is certainly former head coach James Franklin. However, another that might get some modicum of blame is former offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. Now back at Kansas, he failed to make the offense with a lot of returning talent more efficient. In a recent interview, he bared all about the outcome of the Nittany Lions' unexpected season.
"What I take away is that we probably should have done a better job of reminding our team how close we were to not winning some of those games in that [2024] season," Kotelnicki saidΒ in an interview with On3. "We had to beat USC in overtime, and we had to go on drives at Minnesota and Wisconsin. We had to face adversity and we got battle-ready as a team."
While Kotelnicki is right, at the very least that 2024 team was a success story. The 2025 iteration did not end up taking those moments to heart despite the fact that several kep players returned from the '24 squad. Also, the little growth Penn State fans saw from a player like Drew Allar led many to believe in his downfall heading up to his season-ending injury. However, it was Kotelnicki's interesting response to the offense's struggles that may have given fans more pause.
"I don't know, you know what I mean?" Kotelnicki said on an October call when asked about the team's struggles. "That answer could be so, so long and into stuff, but the reality is, it hasn't gone like we're hoping. And what do you do? You go to the next play, you go to the next game, you go to the next moment and opportunity. But I don't really have a good explanation for where it is or what it was."
This year, hopefully, the Nittany Lions will not have similar problems to the ones they faced last season. New offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser brings a Big 12 pedigree and understands his quareterback in Rocco Becht, who he has worked closely with over the past three years. Still, both can be reminded of Kotelnicki's struggles with a quarterback who everyone expected to have a much higher ceiling than most in Happy Valley.
While Kotelnicki's comments won't do much for this year's squad, for last year's, it isn't quite the saving grace he may have wanted it to be.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Former PSU coach addresses 2025 offensive struggles

It has been quite the week for England and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.
Two days ago, he was named vice captain by England manager Thomas Tuchel, highlighting just how crucial he is in the leadership group.
Now, he's scored the Three Lions' opening goal in their final FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica.
Kick-off had been delayed by an hour due to stormy conditions in Orlando, but proceedings eventually got underway at 10pm GMT time.
It took just 10 minutes for Rice to find the back of the net, driving home a cross from Anthony Gordon.
Will Rice prove to be a crucial player for England at this summer's tournament?
IPSWICH, England (AP) β Kieran McKenna is leaving his post as Ipswich manager after guiding the team back into the Premier League.
McKenna wants to βtake time away from football management,β Ipswich said Wednesday in a statement announcing the surprise decision.
Ipswich finished second in the Championship to secure an immediate return to England's lucrative top flight.
McKenna also led Ipswich to the Premier League in the 2023-24 campaign, only for the team to be relegated after one season.
McKenna, who took over at Ipswich in 2021 after previously being a member of Ole Gunnar Solskjaerβs coaching team at Manchester United, said it was with βa mixture of gratitude, pride, sadness and contentmentβ that he'll be leaving Portman Road.
βAfter giving so much to the role over the previous five seasons, I now look forward to taking a break from management and dedicating some time to my family, who have been with me every step of my career so far," he said.
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The Miami Dolphins and center Aaron Brewer have agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million contract extension with $37 million in guaranteed money, ESPNβs Adam Schefter reports.
The $17.5 million average annual salary is the third-highest in football for a center behind Raiders center Tyler Linderbaum and Chiefs center Creed Humphrey. Brewer, 28, will sign his deal after being named second-team All-Pro in his sixth NFL season.
The Dolphins secure Brewerβs continued services ahead of the first year with new starting quarterback Malik Willis. Miami released longtime quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who played six seasons for the Dolphins after the selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Tagovailoa has since signed with the Atlanta Falcons, and Willis will take over as Miamiβs starter taking snaps from Brewer after four seasons as a backup for the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans.
This story will be updated.
Carolina Hurricanes fans packed the Lenovo Center on Tuesday night for the Game 4 watch party, where an on-ice projection system gave the crowd a closer look at the action. It added to the Caniacs excitement.
"That was so cool. I was like is that where the players are," said fan Leah Iudice. Iudice said watching the Hurricanes on the jumbotron while seeing their movements projected onto the ice made the experience feel more immersive. "That's just awesome to follow them along and see where they are on the ice and be able to look up. And that was very cool," she said.
The technology comes from Durham-based company SMT, or Sports Media Technology, which uses tracking devices sewn into players' jerseys and placed inside the puck to create near real-time projections.
"It's great to work with a local partner," said director of event presentation Christine Williams for the Carolina Hurricanes. "Another thing that I think the fans have really latched on to and that's really cool about this particular technology."
Williams said the system gives fans the sense that the game is unfolding right in front of them.
"It provides that feel to that the players could be here. The game could actually be taking place here, but it's not. So it's a very interesting, unique technology," she said. The enhanced watch party experience comes as the Canes return to Raleigh for a pivotal game 5 with the hopes of advancing their lead in the best-of-seven series. Fans said the energy has only intensified after Tuesday's win.
"And being here now and being in the city, it's exciting!" one fan said. "Just look at the coach's expression from Vegas and that tells you the whole story," fan Andrew Ragland said. "That's just something that just comes back and just gives the Canes that experience that we're known for."
Ragland said he believes the team is close to finishing the job. "It's gotten to this point. And as long as we just stick to the game plan, then we're going to go and win it all," he said. Fans gathered outside the arena Wednesday evening as workers added another square to the Stanley Cup progress display atop the building. Longtime fans said the excitement is drawing in newcomers as the team chases its first championship in 20 years.
"No matter who you are, it's if you like fast competition and fun and just you know, seeing a group of guys that are that are that are pulling the same rope, you know, and then check it out," one fan said. Ragland said the fan base's belief has been building for years.
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"We've been in the playoffs for so many years and they just got to respect the hustle. So I'll say all aboard the train or on the bus in this case," he said. Game 5 is set for Thursday in Raleigh at the Lenovo Center.
The puck drops at 8:00 p.m. on game nights and you can watch live on ABC11.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri β It was all smiles for the Netherlands national team Wednesday, June 10.Β
The Oranje opened base camp training in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The Netherlands will take on Japan in the opening game of Group F on Sunday, June 14.Β
"How far can we go? All the way,β Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk said. "We know how difficult it will be. Our full focus will be on Japan first and foremost.β
It was a light training session for the Netherlands in Kansas City. The team arrived in the "Soccer Capital of America" Tuesday following Mondayβs 2-1 friendly victory over Uzbekistan.Β
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During training, the squad did small drills and games in front of a hundred supporters. The session lasted for around an hour. It was more recovery style, rather than intensive training.Β
While star centerback van Dijk did not shy away from high expectations, he also focused on what an honor it is to represent his nation on the worldβs biggest stage.Β
"To come together and try to make your country proud is the biggest honor that you can do,β van Dijk said. "We are all very lucky and blessed. Itβs a privilege so everyone comes with a smile, everyone comes trying to achieve something special. Itβs a big honor to be here.β
Heat and humidity continue to be a talking point during the build up to the World Cup. The Dutch trained late morning with weather temperatures close to 90 degrees and humidity over 70%.Β
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman downplayed the heat. For him, itβs an excuse and not something needed to discuss.
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"We know itβs hot. We will do everything to prepare the players in the best way,β Koeman said. "We have to adapt and nothing else, talking more about temperatures. We need to talk about football.β
Van Dijk echoed his manager citing past experiences. He played with his club team, Liverpool, in an American summer tour in 2019, along with a tour in Asia last year.
βIn Asia, the weather was very similar temperatures, especially in the summer, very humid,β he said. "The conditions, for every team, are going to be the same. You have to adapt quickly, you have to adapt in games, as well.Β
"I hope all of the pitches are going to be as good as today, for example, in training.β
Along with the Netherlands, Algeria, Argentina and England are all making Kansas City their home base for the tournament.Β
The Dutch will be utilizing NWSL side Kansas City Currentβs training facility in Riverside, northwest of downtown Kansas City.
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The Currentβs ground was built in 2022 and was the first facility purpose-built for a womenβs professional team in United States history. Van Dijk gave a nod of appreciate to the practice center.Β
"The facilities are incredible for us to train, the pitch is so good,β Van Dijk said. "We have everything that we need to prepare for games. Now, it is down to us to make sure that we start winning games.β
The Netherlands open the World Cup against Japan at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 14 in Arlington, Texas.Β
Liam Keating covers the World Cup in Kansas City for USA Today. He also covers high school sports and Washburn University for The Topeka Capital-Journal. Send stats or information to him at Lkeating@gannett.com
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Netherlands captain Van Dijk loves NWSL pitch for World Cup training

Patriots Drake Maye Draws Comparision Between Stefon Diggs and A.J. Brown originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New England Patriots released Stefon Diggs this offseason and traded for A.J. Brown. It's a major change to the offense, and the team is hoping it's for the best.
Brown and Diggs are both proven No. 1 receivers in the NFL. Diggs was a 1,000-yard receiver last season, but Brown is younger and plays a different style of football than Diggs. However, quarterback Drake Maye sees some similarities between the two.
"The best thing about him, heβs been a winner," Maye said. "He knows what itβs like to win. He adds something to that room that we were kind of looking for. I think Stef provided it for us last year. There's been guys that are growing in their roles, but coming in with that stature and his ability and his size, and just the respect that he walks in there with that Stef had, A.J.βs got it too.β
Diggs was an All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler when he got to New England. He had led the league in receiving yards and receptions at one point in his career, so it was easy for young players to look up to him. Similarly, Brown also has an elite resume.
He has a Super Bowl ring, three Pro Bowl selections, and over 8,000 career receiving yards. The Patriots saw Diggs emerge as a leader last season. Now, the team hopes that Brown can use his experience to fill a similar role.
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The San Francisco 49ers continue to churn the bottom of their roster. The teamβs cancellation of this weekβs mandatory minicamp has not prevented them from making moves.
The 49ers signed running back Sincere McCormick for what feels like the 17th time. To make room for McCormick, running back Jordan Mims was waived. Mims was signed on May 28.
McCormick has been in the NFL since 2022, when he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent. He was on the Raiders roster through the 2024 season. Since then, heβs had stints with the 49ers, Cardinals, Broncos, and Vikings, appearing in five games during that stretch. He was also on each teamβs practice squad before signing with San Francisco on April 28 and being released for Mims on May 28.
The 49ersβ stable of running backs consists of Christian McCaffrey, Jordan James, and Kaelon Black. Thatβs who we can expect to get the brunt of the workload for this upcoming season. Guerendoβs roster spot is in jeopardy, especially with veteran Patrick Taylorβs ability to cover kicks and contribute on special teams β an area where Guerendo was demoted.

Evertonβs summer already carries the familiar feel of transition, renewal and quiet calculation. According to information originally reported by The Independent, the club are in talks with Idrissa Gueye over a new contract, a move that would keep the Senegal international on Merseyside until he is almost 38.
For some clubs, that might look sentimental. For Everton, it looks practical. Gueye remains one of the few players in the squad with the nous, discipline and resilience to give midfield structure when games become loose. His contract expires at the end of June, but Everton are keen for him to stay for an eighth season overall, and a fifth since returning from Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
There has always been something understated about Gueyeβs Everton career. Ten goals in 236 games tells only a small part of the story. He has rarely been the headline act, rarely the player around whom marketing campaigns are built, but he has often been the one applying the brakes when Everton threaten to career off course.
Last season brought 25 appearances, though his campaign was interrupted in unusual fashion. His suspension after being sent off for slapping teammate Michael Keane during the win at Old Trafford will remain one of the stranger footnotes of recent Everton history. His involvement with Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations also shaped his season, with his country first winning the competition before being stripped of the title.
Still, Everton clearly value what he brings. His partnership with James Garner gave the team bite, balance and a sense of positional security. In a squad that has too often lacked calm leadership, Gueye remains a useful reference point.
Evertonβs interest in Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney suggests the club are also looking beyond mere continuity. Hackney, named Championship player of the year, has the profile of a player ready for the next step, technically sharp, physically capable and increasingly influential.
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That is the delicate balance Everton must strike. Keeping Gueye would not remove the need for midfield investment. It would buy the club time, depth and experience while allowing a player like Hackney to arrive without immediately carrying the entire burden of reshaping the middle of the pitch.
Everton cannot afford another summer of vague intentions. Their midfield needs legs, control and progression. Gueye offers the defensive instincts. Hackney would offer something more forward facing.
Midfield is not the only area under review. Seamus Colemanβs playing days at Everton have ended after 17 years and 435 games, leaving a huge emotional and tactical gap at right-back. Finding his successor will not simply be about replacing a defender. It will mean replacing standards, leadership and a connection with supporters that modern football rarely allows to survive for so long.
At left-back, there is more certainty. Vitalii Mykolenko has signed a new three-year deal, giving Everton one fewer problem to solve.
For Everton, this is the shape of a sensible window. Retain Gueye if the terms are right. Pursue Hackney with conviction. Replace Coleman properly. Build around those who can still contribute, while refusing to let loyalty become inertia.
There is no glamour in that plan, but Everton have had enough chaos. What they need now is clarity.
From an Everton supporterβs perspective, this feels like one of those decisions that can be read in two ways. Keeping Idrissa Gueye makes sense because he still understands the pace and danger of Premier League football. He knows when to press, when to sit and when to take the sting out of a match. In a side that has often looked stretched, that matters.
But there has to be a bigger picture. Everton cannot keep returning to familiar names and expect the squad to move forward. Gueye staying should be part of a transition plan, not the transition plan itself. If Hayden Hackney is genuinely a target, that is the interesting bit. Championship player of the year is not a meaningless label. It suggests consistency, influence and a player ready to test himself at a higher level.
The right-back situation may be just as important. Seamus Coleman leaving as a player closes a chapter that supporters will never forget. Replacing him properly will say a lot about Evertonβs ambition.
So, yes, offer Gueye a deal if it works financially. But the club must be bold enough to add younger legs, better passing and a clearer identity. Sentiment can steady Everton. Recruitment has to move them forward.

Romaβs transfer market is seeing some changes in both signings and sales.
According to Alfredo PedullΓ , the Giallorossi have been strongly approached about the free transfer of Julian Brandt, who was released after leaving Borussia Dortmund.
Although the German attacking midfielder is well received by the management, the move appears complex as he is deemed difficult to fit into Gian Piero Gasperiniβs tactical scheme.

The Pirates have their work cut out for them on the second matchup of a three-game series against the Dodgers at PNC Park. They will face off against one of the best pitchers in the game in Shohei Ohtani, who is 6-2 with a 0.74 ERA so far this season.
Ohtani has not allowed more than two earned runs in a single game. That came on May 5 against the Houston Astros, which is also the last game he lost. Since then, he has beaten the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, and Arizona Diamondbacks in consecutive starts.
The Dodgers are 6-4 when Ohtani pitches, but have won their last four games and have only given up one whole run in all of those starts.
On the flip side, Jared Jones is making his third start of the season for the Bucks. In his 2026 debut on May 29, Jones pitched 4.1 innings and gave up five runs, but the Pirates were able to score six in a 6-5 victory at home. In his last start on June 4 against the Astros, Jones pitched five scoreless innings, giving up four hits, in a 5-1 victory. Now, he will look to remain perfect with the defending champs in town.
Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet
Pitching Matchup: Shohei Ohtani (6-2, 0.74 ERA) vs. Jared Jones (1-0, 4.82 ERA)
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World Cup season is finally upon us. Over the next month, teams from 48 countries will compete in over 100 matches spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Β
For most of the world, itβs the premier sporting event: bigger than the Super Bowl, the World Series, and Game 7 of the NBA finalsΒ combined. But if youβre American β or just not a "sports person" β itβs understandable if you arenβt clued in on how this international tournament works, or why everyone's talking about it.
Thatβs why weβve put together a beginnerβs guide to help get you up to speed before the World Cup kicks off on June 11. Hereβs everything you need to know about the tournament format, how to watch, the favorites and underdogs, and the biggest controversies swirling around the event.
This year will be the largest-ever World Cup, featuring 48 teams which have been split into 12 groups of four.Β
In the first round, known as the group stage, each team plays the three other teams in their group once. Then, the top two teams from each group go on to the next round, called the knockout stage. The next eight third-place finishers will also advance, for a total of 32 teams.Β
From there, teams either win or go home. So thereβll be a round of 32 teams, then 16 teams, the quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final.Β (Phew.) Here's a little visual aid:
48 teams. 12 groups. 1 goal.
β FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 8, 2026
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in 3 days pic.twitter.com/yWrmWsezfj
The first two games of the tournament will be played on June 11. Host nation Mexico will kick off against South Africa at 3 pm EST in Mexico City, and then South Korea and Czechia will face off at 10 pm EST in Guadalajara. (The U.S. menβs national teamβs opening match will be in Los Angeles on June 12 at 9 pm EST against Paraguay.)
Group-stage matches will be played from June 11 to June 27. The Round of 32 will take place from June 28 to July 3, followed by the Round of 16 from July 4 to July 7. The quarterfinals are scheduled for July 9 to July 11, with the semifinals set for July 14 and 15. The tournament will conclude with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Fox has exclusive rights to broadcast the games in English in the U.S., with 72 of the games airing on Fox and the rest will be on FS1. All the games can also be streamed on the Fox One app or services like Fubo or DirecTV.Β
Spanish-language broadcasts are available on Telemundo and Universo, and can be streamed on Peacock.Β
There has been a lot of controversy in the lead-up to the worldβs most watched tournament βΒ some of it having to do with FIFA (soccerβs governing body), some of it involving the poor planning and outrageous ticket prices, and yes, some was even about President Trump.Β
Even if you donβt follow international soccer, you may have noticed that FIFAβs president, Gianni Infantino, has become unusually cozy with Trump in recent months, despite the organizationβs mandate of political neutrality. In December, when the tournament bracket was picked, he even awarded Trump a newly created βFIFA Peace Prize.βΒ

As part of the Trump administrationβs immigration crackdown, the U.S. has tightened its visa rules, which has made it tricky βΒ and in some cases impossible β for fans from participating countries to attend games here. Fans from both Iran and Haiti, for instance, are completely barred from entering the U.S.
Then thereβs the astronomical price of tickets. When seats first went on sale, they were going for thousands of dollars each, and in recent weeks there have been several complaints of price gouging and unfair sales practices. Itβs become such a mess that New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas have all opened investigations into FIFAβs ticketing practices. Meanwhile, many games still havenβt sold out βΒ including the U.S.βs opening match against Paraguay.
Only eight nations have ever won the World Cup, all of which are either in South America or Europe.Β And the odds are that one of these past champions will win it all again in 2026. Many observers like Spainβs odds: The team boasts wunderkind Lamine Yamal and has proven itself with its commanding performance in the UEFA European Championship in 2024.Β
France is also a strong contender, with a squad led by Kylian MbappΓ©. Les Bleus (the French team's nickname) nearly went the distance in 2022, but fell to Argentina in penalty kicks. Argentina, who will once again be led by Lionel Messi in his sixth World Cup appearance, has a shot at defending its title βΒ as do perennial powerhouses like Brazil, England, and Portugal.
For five weeks, the World Cup will offer moments of brilliance, heartbreak, controversy, and joy. So even if you arrive as a casual observer, donβt be surprised if you leave as a fan.
The post A Beginner's Guide to the 2026 World Cup appeared first on Katie Couric Media.
The World Cup opens Thursday, but first on Wednesday FIFA president Gianni Infantino had some explaining to do.
He has spent 15 months publicly embracing U.S. President Donald Trump, giving him awards and pledging money to him, while Trumpβs immigration policies have been barring World Cup fans, team officials and one of the tournamentβs top referees from entering the host country. On Wednesday, the eve of kickoff, Infantino faced the press in Mexico City for the first time since 2023 and he was asked about the alliance.
His answer was unapologetic. Without Trump, none of this happens, he said.
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βWithout his engagement and his involvement, I think it would have been impossible,β Infantino said at Estadio Azteca. βSimply as simple as that.β
The statement was striking in the middle of a tournament already drowning in controversy before the first match has even kicked off.
The most damaging involves Somali referee Omar Artan, the 2025 CAF Referee of the Year and who would have been the first Somali to officiate in the World Cup. He was subjected to an 11-hour interview at Miami International Airport, held in a detention cell for several more hours and then put on a plane back to Turkey. A US state department official alleged he was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations.β
Artan returned to a hero's welcome in Mogadishu. Infantino called the episode βunfortunateβ and told fans they βshould chillβ about the controversies.
Then there are the tickets.
FIFA price seats starting at $140 for group stage matches and up to $32,970 for the final. When asked Wednesday Infantino said βif we are doing something wrong, everyone in North America is doing something wrong,β comparing World Cup prices to NBA playoff tickets. He said the average ticket was under $500 and that 130,000 tickets were offered at $60, out of 6 to 7 million total.
The Trump relationship hangs over all of it.
Infantino famously gave Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize last year after the president was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize. In October, Infantino wore a red MAGA hat and pledged FIFA money toward Trumpβs Gaza redevelopment plan. On Wednesday he described his approach as putting everything on the table without asking for anything, just explaining, and said that is the key to the relationship.
During that same time, the administration has barred fans, team officials and now a top referee from entering one of the host countries. The World Cup that was supposed to unite the world opens Thursday in Mexico City.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Why Infantino defended Trump relationship ahead of World Cup
With the Vanderbilt baseball season over, many of the top Commodores are heading to summer leagues around the country.
Three players β Brodie Johnston, Ryker Waite and Aiden Stillman β were selected for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team training camp. From the training camp, a roster will be selected to take part in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan. All three players are also slated to go to the Cape Cod League, though some Team USA players opt against going to the Cape.
Seven additional players will be playing in the Cape Cod League after just five returning players played on the Cape in 2025, with many players instead remaining on campus over the summer.
Here is a list of players from Vanderbilt who will be playing summer ball. The original list was provided by the program. New additions to the roster will be compiled using summer league rosters and stats.
This story will be updated.
Bourne Braves: INF Ryker Waite, INF/OF Rustan Rigdon, RHP Tyler Baird, LHP Aiden Stillman
Y-D Red Sox: 1B Tommy Goodin, INF Brodie Johnston, RHP Connor Hamilton
Chatham Anglers: RHP Wyatt Nadeau, C Korbin Reynolds
Brewster Whitecaps: RHP Nate Taylor
Newport Gulls: RHP Nate Schlote
Lakeshore Chinooks: INF/OF Carson Quillen, OF Cade Sears, C Aukai Kea
Waterloo Bucks: OF Collin Brightwell
Johnson City Doughboys: INF Gunner Skelton, OF Michael Holt
Kingsport Axemen: LHP Jameson Napper
Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her atΒ agerson@gannett.comΒ or on XΒ @aria_gerson.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Vanderbilt baseball players' summer ball teams, leagues for 2026
With the Vanderbilt baseball season over, many of the top Commodores are heading to summer leagues around the country.
Three players β Brodie Johnston, Ryker Waite and Aiden Stillman β were selected for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team training camp. From the training camp, a roster will be selected to take part in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan. All three players are also slated to go to the Cape Cod League, though some Team USA players opt against going to the Cape.
Seven additional players will be playing in the Cape Cod League after just five returning players played on the Cape in 2025, with many players instead remaining on campus over the summer.
Here is a list of players from Vanderbilt who will be playing summer ball. The original list was provided by the program. New additions to the roster will be compiled using summer league rosters and stats.
This story will be updated.
Bourne Braves: INF Ryker Waite, INF/OF Rustan Rigdon, RHP Tyler Baird, LHP Aiden Stillman
Y-D Red Sox: 1B Tommy Goodin, INF Brodie Johnston, RHP Connor Hamilton
Chatham Anglers: RHP Wyatt Nadeau, C Korbin Reynolds
Brewster Whitecaps: RHP Nate Taylor
Newport Gulls: RHP Nate Schlote
Lakeshore Chinooks: INF/OF Carson Quillen, OF Cade Sears, C Aukai Kea
Waterloo Bucks: OF Collin Brightwell
Johnson City Doughboys: INF Gunner Skelton, OF Michael Holt
Kingsport Axemen: LHP Jameson Napper
Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her atΒ agerson@gannett.comΒ or on XΒ @aria_gerson.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Vanderbilt baseball players' summer ball teams, leagues for 2026
The year-over-year growth for Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Barrett Carter is evidenced in his improved quality of life away from the game.
Thrust into a prominent role in the Bengals' already-struggling defense during the 2025 season, Carter wore the anxieties that came with the nature of his job. Carter rates himself as a smart player, and so do others, but the Bengals' scheme was admittedly difficult for him to learn.
"I vividly remember, after practice I would go home so stressed," Carter said. "Obviously, I knew what my responsibility was on certain plays, but I didn't know it. Like, I didn't have it like the back of my hand like I do now. Thinking about that and thinking about where I am now, it's truly night and day. I'm just trying to keep building on that, keep developing and keep learning.
"You rookie year is your longest year of your life, so coming in, it was a lot. I was drinking from a fire hose every single day. Just learn what I can, learn every single day."
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Demetrius Knight Jr., a fellow Bengals rookie linebacker, had many of the same experiences as Carter, and he used the same phrase β "night and day difference" β to compare his current comfort level to his first year in the NFL.
"I know what to expect. I know the playbook," Knight said. "When you get here as a rookie, you're trying to not roll with the punches but you're trying to make sure you're good for that day. Now, I can understand what's going on today, what's going on tomorrow, what we put in last week... Just being at home."
By now, the Bengals' rollercoaster ride at the linebacker position in 2025 is well-documented: Carter and Knight, the team's two freshly-drafted rookies, were thrust into starting roles, and Logan Wilson, a captain at the position, was traded midseason. And with the absence of Wilson, plus increased playing time for the rookies, came the growing pains for Carter and Knight.
All of those moves, and the implementation of two rookies starting in particular, were part of a plan. As of early June and organized team activities, Carter and Knight are big pieces of that ongoing plan, and still viewed as anchors at linebacker. To that end, they're also seen as important parts of a defense that was revamped in the offseason via free agency.
With training camp looming, it won't be long until there's a better assessment of whether the team steered Carter and Knight on good paths for the future, but both players already feel like they're in better positions to contribute in 2026.
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Knight finished 2025 with 58 solo tackles, three sacks, a forced fumbled and two interceptions. Carter compiled 53 solo tackles and an interception. As defensive coordinator Al Golden has suggested several times, 2025 might end up looking like fertile ground on which to build and launch their NFL careers, and their respective statistics support that.
Why would Year 2 be better than Year 1 for these two players? Aside from the individual growth they described,
The aforementioned free-agency additions figure to boost the entire unit, Knight contended. That's the nature of building a sound defense.
"The help that you bring to surround Barrett and I, both up front and behind us, only helps elevate out play," Knight said.
It will be weeks before we see Bengals players wearing pads and helmets, and even longer than that until we see them hitting players on other teams. For now, it's fair to remain skeptical of the positive quotes coming out of Paycor Stadium because the words will have to be supported by on-field action soon enough.
The stories of Carter and Knight are relatable and convincing. They were keenly aware of the defensive struggles at-large, as well as their roles in it. But their careers, and the Bengals' 2026 season, don't have to be defined by what transpired a year ago.
"I would not trade that year for the world," Carter said. "I hate how it went and I hate how we left a lot of plays out there and we could have been so much better but I know who us as a group, me individually, me and 'D-Knight,' us as a linebacker core, we're gonna be so much stronger because of it. So strong."
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Barrett Carter, Demetrius Knight Jr. are confident for 2026 Bengals
The year-over-year growth for Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Barrett Carter is evidenced in his improved quality of life away from the game.
Thrust into a prominent role in the Bengals' already-struggling defense during the 2025 season, Carter wore the anxieties that came with the nature of his job. Carter rates himself as a smart player, and so do others, but the Bengals' scheme was admittedly difficult for him to learn.
"I vividly remember, after practice I would go home so stressed," Carter said. "Obviously, I knew what my responsibility was on certain plays, but I didn't know it. Like, I didn't have it like the back of my hand like I do now. Thinking about that and thinking about where I am now, it's truly night and day. I'm just trying to keep building on that, keep developing and keep learning.
"You rookie year is your longest year of your life, so coming in, it was a lot. I was drinking from a fire hose every single day. Just learn what I can, learn every single day."
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Demetrius Knight Jr., a fellow Bengals rookie linebacker, had many of the same experiences as Carter, and he used the same phrase β "night and day difference" β to compare his current comfort level to his first year in the NFL.
"I know what to expect. I know the playbook," Knight said. "When you get here as a rookie, you're trying to not roll with the punches but you're trying to make sure you're good for that day. Now, I can understand what's going on today, what's going on tomorrow, what we put in last week... Just being at home."
By now, the Bengals' rollercoaster ride at the linebacker position in 2025 is well-documented: Carter and Knight, the team's two freshly-drafted rookies, were thrust into starting roles, and Logan Wilson, a captain at the position, was traded midseason. And with the absence of Wilson, plus increased playing time for the rookies, came the growing pains for Carter and Knight.
All of those moves, and the implementation of two rookies starting in particular, were part of a plan. As of early June and organized team activities, Carter and Knight are big pieces of that ongoing plan, and still viewed as anchors at linebacker. To that end, they're also seen as important parts of a defense that was revamped in the offseason via free agency.
With training camp looming, it won't be long until there's a better assessment of whether the team steered Carter and Knight on good paths for the future, but both players already feel like they're in better positions to contribute in 2026.
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Knight finished 2025 with 58 solo tackles, three sacks, a forced fumbled and two interceptions. Carter compiled 53 solo tackles and an interception. As defensive coordinator Al Golden has suggested several times, 2025 might end up looking like fertile ground on which to build and launch their NFL careers, and their respective statistics support that.
Why would Year 2 be better than Year 1 for these two players? Aside from the individual growth they described,
The aforementioned free-agency additions figure to boost the entire unit, Knight contended. That's the nature of building a sound defense.
"The help that you bring to surround Barrett and I, both up front and behind us, only helps elevate out play," Knight said.
It will be weeks before we see Bengals players wearing pads and helmets, and even longer than that until we see them hitting players on other teams. For now, it's fair to remain skeptical of the positive quotes coming out of Paycor Stadium because the words will have to be supported by on-field action soon enough.
The stories of Carter and Knight are relatable and convincing. They were keenly aware of the defensive struggles at-large, as well as their roles in it. But their careers, and the Bengals' 2026 season, don't have to be defined by what transpired a year ago.
"I would not trade that year for the world," Carter said. "I hate how it went and I hate how we left a lot of plays out there and we could have been so much better but I know who us as a group, me individually, me and 'D-Knight,' us as a linebacker core, we're gonna be so much stronger because of it. So strong."
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Barrett Carter, Demetrius Knight Jr. are confident for 2026 Bengals

What channel is Knicks vs. Spurs on today? Time, schedule, live stream to watch Game 4 of 2026 NBA Finals originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Who needs home-court advantage after all?Β
For the third consecutive game this series, the road team won. In this case, after roughly 20,000 fans shelled out five figures for tickets, the Spurs still won at Madison Square Garden. The final score was Spurs 115, Knicks 111.Β
In a surprise to no one, Victor Wembanyama led the way for San Antonio, He had 32 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks. Stephon Castle scored 23 points on 8-for-14 shooting and tacked on 5 assists. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby kept the Knicks in this contest, scoring 32 and 28 points, respectively.Β
Looking ahead to Game 4, the Knicks need to improve their ball control to come back and win. They gave up 13 turnovers in Game 3, which generated 21 points for the Spurs. The Spurs, on the other hand, allowed just 8 turnovers, which caused 7 points. This marked a major difference from Game 2, where the Spurs struggled with ball handling. They'll need to keep up this control to repeat the results of Game 3.Β
Here's what you need to know about Wednesday's matchup between the Knicks and Spurs, including broadcast information and start time.
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Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs series between Knicks and Spurs is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
New York leads series 2-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
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| June 3 | Game 1:Β Knicks 105, Spurs 95 | β | β |
| June 5 | Game 2:Β Knicks 105, Spurs 104 | β | β |
| June 8 | Game 3:Β Spurs 115, Knicks 111 | β | β |
| June 10 | Game 4 at Knicks | 8:30 p.m. | ABC,Β ESPN app,Β fubo,Β DIRECTV |
| June 13 | Game 5Β at Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
| June 16 | Game 6* at Knicks | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
| June 19 | Game 7* at Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
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Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.Β
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
| NBA Draft | June 23-24 |
| NBA Summer League Las Vegas | July 9-19 |

The Kansas City Chiefs have reworked superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes's contract to extend his tenure through 2033 with the revamped deal worth a historic reported total of $504.75 million.
"He's our QB1 and you can't have him," the Chiefs said in a post on X confirming the contract extension on Wednesday.
ESPN and NFL Network reported the extension adds $239.05 million, with a total value of $504.75 million from 2026 through 2033.
The first four years are guaranteed at signing, and Mahomes can make up to $522.25 million through incentives and escalators included in the deal, ESPN reported.
The $64 million annual average value of the deal, beginning in 2027, is a new NFL record.
Mahomes, a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player who led the Chiefs to five Super Bowls in six seasons and three crowns before the club slumped to 6-11 last year, had signed a 10-year contract extension in 2020 that already had him set to stay in Kansas City through the 2031 season.
That deal worth $450 million had already made Mahomes the highest-paid player in US team sports history.
Mahomes, 30, suffered torn left knee ligaments in December and underwent surgery.
He said in January his recovery was "going great" and in March the Chiefs posted a video on social media showing Mahomes dropping back to throw a pass in training.
He has participated in seven-on-seven drills in the Chiefs' off-season workouts and said last month he hopes to be ready to play when the NFL season kicks off in September.
"Over the last decade Patrick has become one of the most iconic, beloved sports figures of all-time," Chiefs owner Clark Hunt told ESPN. "He has helped lead our franchise to five Super Bowl appearances and three championships, he has been instrumental in shaping the Chiefs brand and putting Kansas City on the world stage, and on top of it all he has been an outstanding role model in the community.
"Patrick is a generational talent and an elite human being, and I'm so excited he will continue to lead our team into the future."
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SAN FRANCISCO β Willy Adamesβ cold snap progressed into a minor slump with another hitless effort Tuesday night, but that wasnβt the reason he was out of the lineup the following afternoon.
Adames was βkind of fighting through some pain,β in the Giantsβ 6-3 loss to the Nationals, manager Tony Vitello revealed before Wednesdayβs series finale.

The issue is in the shortstopβs upper leg β βknee to hip,β per Vitello β and only cropped up sometime during the loss Tuesday. He went 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts, extending his hitless streak to his past 17 at-bats over the previous four games.
βI think it affected the way he was moving a little bit,β Vitello said. βYesterday, the read from everybody was heβs fighting through that thing.β
Adames pleaded his case to play Wednesday, Vitello said. But after consulting the training staff, the manager opted to pencil in a different name at shortstop β utilityman Casey Schmitt β for only the second time in 69 games this season.

Schmitt has spent most of his time lately in left field but reacquainted himself with the infield dirt by going through drills at shortstop with infield coach Ron Washington.
We are just over two months away from the return of college football, which means the return of heightened drama, incredible moments and packed stadiums across the Southeastern Conference.
The electricity that flows through the various atmospheres in the league is impossible to describe in just a few words. Most people have bucket list destinations like extravagant European cities or luxurious islands, but for SEC football fans, visiting these stadiums tops it all.
While we rank these football cathedrals based on intimidation factor, it doesn't change the fact that competing in all of these environments is no easy task, regardless of capacity, traditions, or hostility.
Here is where each SEC stadium's fear factor ranks entering the 2026 season:
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Tiger Stadium in the "real" Death Valley is where dreams come to die. LSU's football stadium is the gold standard when it comes to creating a hostile environment. The deafening crowds, night-game atmosphere and the dedicated Tigers' fan base make Tiger Stadium the most feared football cathedral in the conference.
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The sheer size of Kyle Field and the passion of the 12th Man make Bryan-College Station, Texas, a must-visit destination for college football fans. Between Kanye West's "Power" playing as the Aggies make their electrifying entrance and the 100,000-plus waving rally towels around at a fierce rate, there are few stadiums in America that can top Texas A&M.
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Located along the Tennessee River, there are few spectacles in the sport that could top the sea of orange on Saturdays in Knoxville in the fall. Tennessee has some of the coolest traditions in college football, including the Vol Navy, checkerboard endzones and elite flyovers, which is why we could not put the Vols outside the top three.
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There is a saying in the SEC... nothing good happens for opposing teams at night in Jordan-Hare. It has earned a reputation for strange and unforgettable moments that favor Auburn on the Plains. When War Eagle VIII flies around Jordan-Hare Stadium, the intimidation factor rises to a fever-pitch.
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The humid weather and passionate fans make The Swamp one of the most challenging environments in the country to play in, across all sports. Florida fears no team, but every team fears playing on the road against the Gators. The structure of the stadium allows the rowdy Gator fans to amplify the intensity, being so close to the action.
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With Georgia's success under Kirby Smart, Sanford Stadium has rapidly ascended this list. The rockous sell-out crowds paired with a powerhouse program suffocates visitors. Between the iconic hedges and the team's recent dominance, Athens, Georgia, has become the place to be on Saturdays.
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South Carolina's pre-game "Sandstorm" is one of the most electrifying entrances in college football. Speaking from experience, the chants of "U-S-C" shake the press box atop Williams-Brice Stadium, making 70,000 feel like 200,000. The Gamecocks feed off emotions and are primed to upset a team or two in one of the SEC's most historic landmarks every season.
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While Bryant-Denny Stadium isn't always the loudest environment in the conference, opponents enter with pure fear just for having to play the Crimson Tide. Visitors know they're facing one of the premier programs in college football, while the passionate fans create an electric environment that makes it impossible for teams to concentrate at times.
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Oklahoma just joined the SEC in 2024, but the Sooners' atmosphere has already impressed against league foes. Its tradition-rich stadium is the home of elite crowd energy and success, including hosting a College Football Playoff game last year.
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Everything is bigger in Texas... and Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin puts an exclamation on that sentiment. The massive crowds and renewed excitement surrounding the program make for one of the toughest road tests in the country, as the Longhorns continue to work their way up in the SEC.
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While Davis Wade Stadium and Starkville, Mississippi, receive a lot of unnecessary hate, the Bulldogs' game day environment remains one of the most underrated in the SEC. The cowbells and passionate MSU fans create an electric factory of noise, but recent down years have provided issues at times with fan engagement and ticket sales.
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The exquisite tailgating scene already puts Ole Miss as one of the premier college football destinations. While the impact of the stadium atmosphere can waver at times, big games, especially against SEC foes, make it a tough stop for visiting teams.
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While it is low on this list, Kroger Field is an underrated stadium in the league. It is smaller than most SEC venues, but the Wildcats can pack a punch come kickoff. It has been a while since we've witnessed any major success or upsets at Kroger Field, but that could change in the blink of an eye.
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Razorback Stadium can be an overlooked venue, but the lack of recent success has Arkansas searching for answers on the gridiron. Despite the losing campaigns, the fan base remains loyal and dedicated to calling the Hogs and making Fayetteville hostile at times.
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Missouri's football stadium does not receive much attention, but it can be as rowdy as any SEC venue when the Tigers are contending. Still, it remains low on this list for the time being.
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FirstBank ranks the lowest on this list due to its smaller size and lighter capacity. Recent renovations at Vandy's stadium have it looking incredible, but the fear factor is still not close to the top stadiums in the conference.
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This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Ranking the most intimidating SEC football stadiums entering 2026

American teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus produced a stunning performance to hold off Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Norway.
The 17-year-old crossed the line in a personal best of one minute and 42.08 seconds to edge out the Kenyan by one hundredth of a second in Oslo, despite Wanyonyi recording his fastest time of the season (1:42.09).
Lutkenhaus was unbeaten in his five previous 800m finals this year, having claimed gold at the World Indoor Championships and become the Diamond League's youngest ever winner on his debut in Stockholm last weekend.
"This boy [Lutkenhaus] is in a good shape," said the 21-year-old Wanyonyi, who missed the event in Sweden following the birth of his first child.
"Can you believe that as an Olympic champion, you are trying to knock down a 17-year-old boy?
"I started the race in front and after 600m to go, I tried to see who is coming to push me. Then I saw him passing me so then I tried to respond. But my target today was to run my season best, to improve."
British sprinter Amy Hunt placed second in the women's 100m in 10.99 seconds, with St Lucia's Olympic champion Julien Alfred taking victory in a time of 10.76.
Amber Anning was fourth in the women's 400m as Norway's Henriette Jaeger enjoyed success, while her fellow Briton, Jake Wightman, finished fifth in the Dream Mile behind Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot.
There was Ethiopian dominance in the women's 3,000m race, with Freweyni Hailu, Likina Amebaw, Senayet Getachew and Hawi Abera occupying the top four positions.
Hailu recorded the fastest time in the world this year, crossing the line in 8:24.22, while GB pair Megan Keith and Innes Fitzgerald finished seventh and ninth respectively.
In the final event of the evening, home favourite Karsten Warholm's time of 47.40 was only enough to earn the Swede second place behind Brazilian rival Alison dos Santos (46.89) in the men's 400m hurdles.

Australian Gout Gout did not make the same impact as fellow teenager Lutkenhaus as he finished sixth in the 200m.
All eyes were on the exciting 18-year-old for his Diamond League debut in Oslo.
But Gout never recovered from a slow start as reigning 200m Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo showed his class for victory in 19.84.
Gout clocked 20.60, well short of the Australian record of 19.67 he set in April.
"Tebogo is a great athlete, I've looked up to him for a long time and he deserved the win," he said.
"I'm happy to be here but I'll definitely go back into the workshop to work on more. There's always pressure on me but all I do is try my best and keep focusing on just having fun.
"I'm going out here against the big boys and I'll definitely come back."
Botswana's Tebogo, 23, added: "First and foremost, he should not get comfortable racing with the seniors. He still has a long way to go.
"I have seen a lot of people my age racing with seniors and it did not go well for them."

Rising star tight end Tucker Kraft revealed that he expects to be ready for Week 1, and without limitations.
Micah Parsons may be expected to miss the first few games of the regular season. But the other Green Bay Packers star recovering from an ACL injury is deeper in his recovery process. After a mandatory minicamp practice on Wednesday, tight end Tucker Kraft said he expects to be ready, and without limitations, for Week 1.
βIβm doing good,β Kraft said. βIβm doing better than expected. I really attribute it to the time and commitment I put into my rehabilitation early on in the first three months. That really catapulted me to where I am now.β
The main difference between Parsons and Kraft is that the tight end suffered his knee injury much earlier. He tore his ACL on Nov. 2 against the Carolina Panthers. That was Week 9. The extra time makes a big impact for Kraft to be ready to start the regular season.
βI feel great,β Kraft added. βMy quad looks great. Swelling is minimal to none. No weird pains or aches coming out of my treatment and training. Weβre really excited to get this ball rolling, and weβre gonna take off.β
One of the Packersβ most efficient and productive offensive weapons, Kraft has a transformative power for the unit. And the fact that heβs going to be on the field in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings is massive for the teamβs 2026 outlook.
After the Packers extended wide receivers Jayden Reed and Christian Watson, Kraft is perceived as the next in line to receive a new deal. While he didnβt want to talk much about extension conversations between his agents and the front office, the star tight end confirmed he wants to play his entire career in Green Bay.
Tucker Kraft is healthy and getting closer to making an impact again. Itβs June, so the Packers couldnβt have received a much more impactful update for the upcoming season.
This article was originally published on A to Z Sports. Read the full story here: Packers could not have asked for a better injury update at this stage of the offseason, and it's a major offensive boost
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PITTSBURGH β The Pittsburgh Pirates will be without their starting center fielder as Oneil Cruz has been placed on the 10-day injured list with non-displaced fourth and fifth metacarpal fractures in his left hand, retroactive to June 8.
Cruz was scratched from Tuesdayβs lineup against the Dodgers with recurring hand discomfort. The 27-year-old owns a .264/.350/.427 batting line with 10 doubles, 14 home runs, 44 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 64 games. Cruz ranks fourth in baseball in steals and is tied for ninth in homers.
Despite being tied for the MLB lead with 98 strikeouts, Cruzβs performance this season has been one of the key reasons the Pirates have had a much-improved showing offensively. Entering Wednesday nightβs game, Pittsburgh is sixth in baseball with 336 runs.
To take Cruzβs place on the active roster, the Pirates recalled outfielder Billy Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis for what will be his third big-league stint this season. In 32 games combined between his first two stints on the year, Cook batted .190/.190/.190 (4 for 21) with three stolen bases and five runs. He made two starts in center, two in right and one at first base.
In 15 games with Indianapolis this year, Cook has a .291/.409/.473 batting line with one double, three home runs, 11 RBI and four stolen bases.
Jake Mangum will start in center field for the Pirates and will hit eighth on Wednesday night against the Dodgers. Heβs expected to get the bulk of the playing time there in Cruzβs absence with Cook as the only other viable option currently on the active roster.
The post Pirates Roster Moves: Big Blow; Oneil Cruz Placed on Injured List appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
President Donald Trump will not attend the first U.S.-based match of the FIFA World Cup between the United States and Paraguay on Friday in Los Angeles, according to two people familiar with the plans granted anonymity to discuss them.
It's a notable absence as the United States kicks off its role as co-host of the globeβs biggest sporting event. Paraguay's president, Santiago PeΓ±a, announced Wednesday that he would be traveling to California for the match.
Instead, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the official U.S. delegation to the match, the State Department announced.
The decision comes as the administration navigates a series of diplomatic and logistical challenges tied to the tournament, including visa issues affecting some participating countries and delegations.
Trump has repeatedly touted the World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, also in Los Angeles, as marquee international events taking place during his presidency, casting them as opportunities to showcase American strength.
PeΓ±a's office announced that he will arrive in Los Angeles on Thursday for a four-day visit that will include Friday's match.
The Arizona Cardinals have lost one of their draft picks for a significant time with a knee injury. Defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor, the Cardinals' fourth-round pick in this year's draft, suffered a torn meniscus in offseason work and will miss a lot of time, said head coach Mike LaFleur on Wednesday.
It was the only significant injury that came out of the offseason program.
"That's the one that sucks," he said. "We had some bumps and bruises, I guess you could say, but everyone's leaving healthy.
Proctor will "miss a quite a bit of time," and LaFleur even said it is possible for him to miss "the whole year."
Β Proctor was a promising Day 3 pick out of Southeastern Louisiana. He is one of the Cardinals' two unsigned draft picks.
His injury will make projecting the defensive linemen on the final roster a little easier to predict.
Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify,Β YouTubeΒ orΒ Apple podcasts.
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Manchester United face a fierce race to strike a deal for RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba, according to the latest report from Germany.
Since signing for Leipzig in a deal worth around Β£34 million from Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais in 2023, Lukeba has established himself as one of the most dominant defenders in the Bundesliga. Despite not making Didier Deschampsβ squad for the World Cup, the 23-year-old juggernaut has made six appearances for Les Bleus after making his debut in 2024.
While he is not the tallest centre-back at 6β0β³, he possesses a potent combination of speed and strength, and a good leap to help compensate for his height. This athleticism has led Leipzig to deploy him at both centre-back and left-back, with a wand of a left foot meaning he is a force to be reckoned with in possession.
A contract with a release clause worth around Β£70 million makes the France international an expensive target, though the Red Bull club are understood to be open to offers around the Β£55m mark.
Last month, it was reported United were leading the charge for Lukeba after holding talks with his camp, having identified him as the βprimary defensive targetβ amid interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Despite Harry Maguire putting pen to paper on a new deal in April, the Red Devils remain on the hunt for defensive reinforcements, with centre-backs and full-backs both on the radar.
Lukebaβs versatility is a major plus for INEOS, given Patrick Dorguβs reinvention as a left-winger under Michael Carrick leaves Luke Shaw as the sole left-back in the squad β a position the Leipzig man has extensive experience playing.
[ Y] Evergreen suggestion: add a link to βEvery French player ever to play for Unitedβ β https://thepeoplesperson.com/2025/11/22/every-french-player-to-ever-play-for-man-united-301376/ (because Castello Lukeba is French and the article discusses French internationals)[/Y]
Fussball Daten confirms United remain strongly interested in the Frenchman, having begun βconcrete talksβ on the player side.
However, the German outlet claims LaLiga champions Barcelona have now stormed into the race, with βinitial contactβ made to gauge the viability of a deal. The Blaugrana are said to be assessing βclever strategiesβ to afford Leipzigβs asking price, with their focus being on bolstering Hansi Flickβs frontline.
Chelsea are mentioned as another suitor, having scouted Lukeba extensively over the past two years, while Tottenham Hotspur are another interested party as the north London club braces for the potential loss of Micky van de Ven.
Nonetheless, Fussball Daten concludes United remain in pole position as the Red Devils are still βleading the pack of suitors.β But there are conflicting noises emanating from the Red Bull Arena, with certain sources suggesting Leipzigβs hierarchy reached an βinternal agreementβ to sell Lukeba at a discounted price this summer, while other figures indicate they intend to be βhard sellersβ in negotiations, and will demand close to the release clause.
If United are quoted a fee in the region of Β£70m for a player who will provide depth as a primary purpose, negotiations will end very quickly, regardless of how much the recruitment team at Old Trafford have been impressed by the defensive goliath.
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Why Notre Dame's CJ Carr is suddenly a legitimate Heisman Trophy contender originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr entered the 2025 season with plenty of expectations, but few projected him to be discussed among the nation's elite quarterbacks this quickly. Less than a year later, that conversation has changed dramatically.
In ESPN's recent quarterback tiers rankings for the 2026 college football season, Carr was placed among the top quarterbacks in the country, trailing only a handful of established stars such as Texas quarterback Arch Manning and Miami's Darian Mensah. The ranking reflects how much Carr's stock has risen nationally and highlights why the Notre Dame signal-caller could become a serious factor in the 2026 Heisman Trophy race.
For Notre Dame fans, the recognition validates what they watched unfold throughout last season. For the rest of college football, it serves as a reminder that the Fighting Irish may once again possess the most important ingredient required for a national championship run: elite quarterback play.
The ESPN rankings weren't designed to predict Heisman winners, but they revealed something important. Carr is no longer viewed as a promising young quarterback. He's now viewed as one of the best quarterbacks in America.
Quarterback rankings published during the offseason often reveal how national analysts view a team's ceiling. That's what makes Carr's placement so noteworthy.
According to ESPN's evaluation, Carr belongs in the same conversation as many of the quarterbacks expected to lead College Football Playoff contenders. That's a significant jump for a player who spent much of his early career developing within one of college football's most scrutinized programs.
The recognition isn't solely based on potential. Carr demonstrated the ability to make difficult throws, operate within Notre Dame's offensive structure and consistently limit mistakes. Those traits often separate good quarterbacks from championship-caliber quarterbacks.
It's also worth noting that Notre Dame enters the season with legitimate national title aspirations. Quarterbacks on playoff contenders naturally receive more attention, and Carr appears positioned to benefit from that spotlight throughout the fall.
One reason Heisman campaigns often gain momentum is team success. Quarterbacks don't win the award solely because of statistics. They win because they're producing at a high level while leading teams that remain in the national spotlight.
Notre Dame appears capable of doing exactly that.
The Fighting Irish return one of the stronger rosters in college football and are expected to compete for a playoff berth from the opening week of the season. The offensive line should once again be among the program's strengths, while the defense projects as one of the nation's better units. That matters because it allows Carr to focus on elevating the offense rather than carrying the team by himself.
Some of the most successful Heisman campaigns in recent years have featured quarterbacks surrounded by talented rosters capable of winning double-digit games. Carr enters 2026 with a similar opportunity.
If Notre Dame finds itself ranked inside the top five entering November, Carr's name will almost certainly become a bigger part of the Heisman conversation.
MORE:Β Ryan Day keeps winning, but one thing still hasn't changed
Few programs receive the weekly attention that Notre Dame commands. Whether the Fighting Irish are playing a top-10 opponent or a non-conference matchup, their games consistently attract national audiences. Every major performance receives immediate attention across television, social media and sports talk shows.
That level of visibility can be invaluable in a Heisman race. Voters tend to remember standout performances in high-profile games. Notre Dame quarterbacks have historically benefited from that exposure, and Carr could be next in line.
If he delivers signature performances against ranked opponents and helps guide the Fighting Irish toward another playoff appearance, he'll have opportunities to build a compelling Heisman rΓ©sumΓ© throughout the season.
The key will be consistency.
Quarterbacks such as Manning, Mensah and several other highly-ranked passers will also be competing for attention. Carr doesn't necessarily need to post the biggest numbers in the country, but he does need to continue producing at a high level when the spotlight is brightest.
The biggest takeaway from ESPN's quarterback rankings isn't necessarily where Carr landed. It's who he was grouped with.
The publication placed him alongside quarterbacks expected to compete for conference championships, playoff appearances and national awards. That's not recognition handed out lightly.
For years, Notre Dame has searched for the quarterback capable of helping push the program over the final hurdle in its pursuit of a national championship. Carr may not have accomplished that yet, but national analysts clearly believe he has the talent to make it happen. Whether he ultimately wins the Heisman Trophy remains to be seen.
What is clear, however, is that one of college football's most prestigious programs enters the 2026 season with a quarterback who is rapidly earning the respect of the entire sport. And if ESPN's rankings are any indication, CJ Carr's rise may just be getting started.

Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes has made plenty of history on the field throughout his NFL career. Now, heβs making history with his bank account.
On Wednesday, ESPN reported that Mahomes and the team had agreed to a new deal for the star quarterback that will keep him under contract with the Chiefs through 2033. As for the compensation, itβs historically hefty.
According to ESPNβs report, new money on the deal is worth $239.05 million, with the total value now at $504.75 million from 2026 through 2033. Notably, ESPN reports that βall $504.75 million becomes guaranteed through contract mechanisms.β
With that, Mahomes has made history, becoming the first player in NFL history to sign a contract worth more than $500 million.
βOver the last decade Patrick has become one of the most iconic, beloved sports figures of all-time,β Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said, via ESPN. βHe has helped lead our franchise to five Super Bowl appearances and three championships, he has been instrumental in shaping the Chiefs brand and putting Kansas City on the world stage, and on top of it all he has been an outstanding role model in the community. Patrick is a generational talent and an elite human being, and Iβm so excited he will continue to lead our team into the future.β
After signing the massive contract, Mahomesβ next task is simply getting back on the field.
Mahomes suffered a season-ending torn ACL and LCL on Dec. 14, 2025, and underwent surgery the next day. He has since been rehabbing the injury, and the Chiefs have remained optimistic throughout the offseason that heβll be ready for Week 1, when they host the Denver Broncos on βMonday Night Football.β
Regardless of his short-term availability, the Chiefs have now locked him down in the long run as they look to continue their dynasty and hopefully chase more Super Bowls.
The post Patrick Mahomes makes NFL history, this time with his bank account appeared first on The Comeback: Todayβs Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Defensive end A.J. Epenesa finally has a new home.
Three months after the Browns backed out of a deal to sign Epenesa, he signed with the Eagles on Wednesday. The team also announced the signing of offensive guard Michael Jordan.
In corresponding moves, the Eagles waived linebackers Chandler Martin and Isiah King.
Epenesa visited the Dolphins and Bears after a failed physical prompted the Browns to withdraw their contract offer on March 29.
Epenesa had a concussion, a pectoral injury, a foot injury and a neck injury last season. He still played 16 regular-season games in 2025, recording 32 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
He also played the divisional playoff game despite being listed on the injury report with a neck injury.
A second-round pick in 2020, Epenesa has spent his career with the Bills. He has appeared in 91 regular-season games, with 19 starts, and has totaled 24 sacks.
Jordan entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick of the Bengals in 2019. He also has played with the Panthers and Patriots and was with the Bucs last season when he appeared in 11 games with nine starts.
For his career, Jordan has played 78 games, with 49 starts.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington originally joined the team as a sixth-round pick (No. 184 overall) in the 2024 NFL draft following a collegiate career split between Northwestern and Virginia.
Over his first two seasons, Washington caught 72 passes for 540 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for another 135 yards and two scores. He also served as the team's primary punt and kick returner.
Heading into his third year in the league, Washington is looking to make one change, and it doesn't have much to do with his production.
"I want to be a leader in that room," he said during his media availability on Tuesday. "I want to be a leader on this team. I want to make guys want to go harder. I want to make guys want to work and put in everything they got each and every day. That starts with the receiver room and just getting those guys to approach the day like they're going to be the best. We all want to be WR1s, we all want to take the load, so approach it like that."
Washington is fighting for opportunities this offseason, as he's one of just three holdovers from last year's wide receiver room. Over the last few months, Miami has brought in Tutu Atwell, Jalen Tolbert, Terrace Marshall Jr., Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell, Kevin Coleman Jr., Jalen Reagor and Donaven McCulley.
It would be unlikely that Washington doesn't make the roster with the versatility he brings to the roster, but being a leader in an important room full of new players make him even harder to move on from.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, and welcomed any investigation as U.S. states look into alleged unethical practices from the organization.
Infantino said "a lot of analysis, a lot of work, a lot of experts" went into how FIFA dictated prices, and the revenue it gets from tickets helps invest in all participating nations.
"As FIFA president, I have the statutory responsibility to generate the income which allows FIFA to invest in all of these countries, where otherwise nobody would invest," Infantino told reporters in Mexico City on Wednesday, June 10. "If nobody thinks of them, well, we do.Β It would be irresponsible if we don't generate the right revenues in this market."
One of the biggest criticisms of the tournament have been the cost to attend matches, resulting in World Cup excitement petering out as many soccer fans didn't expect prices to be so high. FIFA has been using dynamic pricing for tickets, meaning the cost fluctuates based on demand and decreases when demand goes down.
So far, the demand has been high. Infantino said it reached unprecedented levels "by a factor of 10 or more" for the 2026 edition.
With the demand, Infantino argued ticket prices started at $60, and the average cost of just under $500 was "the lowest of the American sports." Still, it doesn't hide the fact that a large chuck of tickets have cost upward of $1,000, including the whopping $32,970 price tag from premium seats for the final.
More: What is dynamic pricing, and how will it work at 2026 World Cup?
Infantino argued if prices were sold at lower prices, they would still be much higher on the secondary market and wouldn't go back to funding its alleged development of soccer around the world. So in his eyes, the prices have been at the right levels.
"We want to bring the World Cup to every football fan, and this is what this price structure is. It's what dynamic pricing is as well. We had the Club World Cup last year, the prices of some matches went up, others went down," Infantino said. "In this situation, they could have gone down as well. They didn't really go down. This shows that maybe the price point was the right one."
Attorney generals in states such as California, New York, New Jersey and Texas have either opened up investigations or expressed concern to FIFA over ticket issues.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta asked FIFA for informationΒ "to assess potential violations of California law," while officials in Texas, New York and New Jersey have also alleged FIFA misled fans about the location and quality of seats after tickets were bought. Fans have voiced they ended up getting seats that didn't match up with stadium maps.
Despite the legal threats, Infantino said FIFA is "very relaxed" about it because the organization checked with "the best lawyers, with the best experts" to handle its ticketing system.
"We welcome every investigation. We are happy to present everything and we are happy to make our case. But what is most important in all of that is that every dollar that we generate goes back into football," he said.
Some U.S. officials have tried to help those unable to afford ticket prices. New York mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a lottery in May offering 1,000 tickets to residents priced at $50 for games at MetLife Stadium. Infantino applauded Mamdani for the effort, but pondered why FIFA didn't "get great news" when it put out 130,000 tickets for $60.
Infantino noted FIFA has sold over 6 million tickets for the World Cup and they remain on sale. He added there also tickets still not sold by FIFA for the knockout rounds since advancing teams don't know where they will play yet.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: FIFA's Gianni Infantino defends high World Cup ticket prices

The NBA Finals returned to Madison Square Garden for the first time since 1999 on Monday, and the result was the largest television audience the NBA has seen in nearly a decade.
Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs averaged 23.8 million viewers across ABC and ESPN on Monday, marking the largest audience for Game 3 of the NBA Finals since 1998, and the most-watched NBA game across any series or network since 2017. The Spursβ win to cut the Knicksβ series lead to 2-1 peaked at 26.3 million viewers in the 11:15 p.m. ET quarter-hour. Compared to last yearβs lackluster NBA Finals audience, Game 3 increased by 159% (9.19 million viewers for Thunder-Pacers).
Per ESPN, Mondayβs game was the largest television audience since Super Bowl LX on NBC in February.
ABC averaged 22.7 million viewers for the traditional broadcast of the game, which featured play-by-play announcer Mike Breen alongside analysts Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler, while ESPN averaged 1.1 million viewers forΒ NBA Finals All-Access with The Pat McAfee Show, an alternate presentation of the game.
The Spursβ win was the most-watched NBA game in nearly a decade. One would have to go all the way back to Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers to find a larger audience (24.47 million viewers).
Game 3 was also a significantly larger draw than either of Games 1 or 2, perhaps due to the MSG factor. Game 1 averaged 16.93 million viewers, while Game 2 averaged 16.43 million viewers. Granted, the first two games do not include viewership from an altcast on ESPN, but even if an altcast chipped in another million to the totals, those games would still be several million short of Game 3.
The series is now averaging 19.1 million viewers per game. If that pace can hold, this series would be the most-watched since the aforementioned 2017 series. However, a few more audiences like Mondayβs and this series could conceivably become the most-watched NBA Finals series since Michael Jordanβs Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 4-2 in 1998.
It is important to note, this is the first NBA Finals to be measured using Nielsenβs new Big Data + Panel standard, which tends to increase audiences for live sports compared to prior years. Of course, the increases seen so far in this series are far beyond what could be attributed solely to Nielsenβs methodological changes.
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While it may not have been smooth-sailing the whole way, the New England Patriots managed to land an ex-Philadelphia Eagles disgruntled star wide receiver and fill a substantial wide receiver void left by Stefon Diggsβ departure.
On Monday, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reported that the Patriots outdueled the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs for the 28-year-oldβs services this summer.
βMeanwhile, (A.J.) Brownβs camp gave the Eagles four AFC teams theyβd be happy to land with: the Bills, Chargers, Chiefs and Patriots,β Breer wrote.Β
βThe Bills traded for D.J. Moore soon thereafter, taking themselves off the market, while the Chiefs and Chargers didnβt show much interest in a deal, leaving the Patriots, who hadnβt put a first-round pick on the table yet much less a first-rounder and another high pick.Β
Itβs mildly surprising that the Chiefs didnβt make a stronger push for Brown before June. 1. Even if Rashee Rice hadnβt violated his probation and landed himself in hot water off the field, the notion that Patrick Mahomes needs more receiving help in 2026-27 still would have been valid.Β
Travis Kelce, a tight end, led the Chiefs in receiving yards last season with 851, with Hollywood Brown and Rice finishing with 587 and 571 respectively. Adding another explosive deep threat who can create separation and be a reliable red zone target seemed like a no-brainer decision for the four-time Super Bowl champions.Β
With the Chiefs missing out on Brown, one of the best options on the market, itβs unlikely a big WR move is on the horizon.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) exchange pleasantries after the game on Thanksgiving of 2025. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesA new bar has been set in the NFL.
Currently, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is the highest-paid NFL quarterback in terms of average annual value (AAV). He is on a four-year, $240 million contract, making him the only NFL quarterback to earn at least $60 million a year β¦ for now.
On Wednesday ESPN reported that the Kansas City Chiefs have restructured the contract of quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
The three-time Super Bowl MVP will start receiving the new money for the 2027 season as part of a deal averaging $64 million per year.
Prescott was the only NFL player with an AAV reaching $60 million. Ten other quarterbacks β Matthew Stafford, Jordan Love, Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence, Josh Allen, Jared Goff, Brock Purdy, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts β earn at least $50 million a year.
It is not the first time Mahomes has reset the market.
After he signed a four-year, $16.4 million rookie deal, Mahomes signed a 10-year, $450 million contract in 2020. It is the longest β and the one that represented the highest total value β of all NFL contracts.
As part of his new contract, the Chiefs have added two years to the deal, keeping him with the team through the 2033 season at a value of $504.75 million. That sum makes it the first NFL contract worth more than a half-billion dollars.
The new money on the deal is worth $239.05 million.
Mahomesβ raise indicates the confidence the Chiefs have in him despite the fact that he is coming back from season-ending torn anterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments in his knee.
The early reports of his recovery from reconstructive surgery, though, have been positive.
During both organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp, which concludes on Thursday, Mahomes has been practicing.
He has participated in seven-on-seven drills but not 11-on-11 action during the non-contact practices.
βThe next step will be getting with team, getting under center,β Mahomes said. βWeβll have to progress to that, and then itβll be going out there and being live and with the guys, and then eventually you get (to) the game.β
With Mahomes already practicing, most project that he will be the starter when the Chiefs kick off their season on Monday, Sept. 14 against the rival Denver Broncos.
But whether Mahomes plays in Week One or not, the Chiefs have made a statement that he will be their quarterback well past this decade.
βPatrick has become one of the most iconic, beloved sports figures of all time,β Chiefs owner Clark Hunt told ESPN. βHe has helped lead our franchise to five Super Bowl appearances and three championships. He has been instrumental in shaping the Chiefs brand and putting Kansas City on the world stage, and on top of it all, he has been an outstanding role model in the community. Patrick is a generational talent and an elite human being, and Iβm so excited he will continue to lead our team into the future.β
This article was originally published on Forbes.com
Momentum has finally entered the 2026 NBA Finals. After dropping the first two games at home by a combined 11 points, the San Antonio Spurs answered with a dramatic 115-111 victory at Madison Square Garden and now have an opportunity to even the series in Game 4, andΒ you can catch all the action tonight for free with Fubo.
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Jun 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) is guarded by San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during game three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
The Knicks still hold a 2-1 advantage, but what once looked like a potential sweep has quickly turned into a highly competitive championship battle.
The biggest storyline entering Wednesday is whether the Spurs have solved New Yorkβs defense. San Antonio attacked the basket more aggressively in Game 3 and played at a faster pace, allowing Wembanyama to take over for stretches while creating opportunities for the supporting cast.
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Head coach Mitch Johnson praised his teamβs aggressive mindset after the win, and the Spurs will need that same approach to avoid heading back to San Antonio facing elimination.
Meanwhile, the Knicks are searching for the formula that carried them through the first two games of the series. New York has proven it can win close contests, taking Game 1 by 10 points and Game 2 by a single point, but the margin for error has been razor-thin throughout the Finals.
Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges have consistently delivered in key moments, and Game 4 represents a massive opportunity to seize control before the series returns to the Frost Bank Center. If the Knicks can clean up their ball security and match San Antonioβs urgency, they will put themselves in position to move within one victory of an NBA championship.
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Thierry Henry has paid a glowing tribute to Pep Guardiola following the Catalanβs departure from Manchester City, saying the outgoing manager changed the game and that his own understanding of football was shaped by working under him.
The Arsenal legend, who was coached by Guardiola at Barcelona from 2007-10, spoke to Betway about the loss the Premier League has suffered following Guardiolaβs emotional farewell last month after 10 years at the Etihad Stadium.
Henry had named Nico OβReilly as βa dream come trueβ for Guardiola earlier this season and his latest comments go considerably further β placing the outgoing managerβs contribution to the game in a broader, more personal context.
Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City with unusual gift after leaving Etihad Stadium
In a heartfelt tribute to a manager who has left a permanent mark on every player coached by him, Henry touched on both the tactical and personal legacy Guardiola leaves behind in English football.
βAll I can say is that Pep is a special guy,β the World Cup winner said. βHe changed the game. I remember being on Sky when he first came to Man City and I said to everybody, βBe careful, heβs going to dominate English footballβ.
βIt was easy for me to see because I had him as a coach. You have the full-back going inside now β thatβs Pep Guardiola. He brought back the false nine. How many Man City fans became Man City fans because of him?
βNot because they were winning, but because of how they played. Winning four in a row in the Premier League, 100 points, winning the treble, how he goes about things, how passionate he is.
βHeβs a freak. Heβs not normal in terms of how he sees the game. I always have a lot of love for him because the way I see the game now is thanks to Pep Guardiola.β
Henryβs prediction from 2016 proved accurate in every sense. Guardiola won six Premier League titles at the Etihad Stadium, including a historic run of four consecutive league titles between 2021-24, while also claiming the UEFA Champions League, multiple FA Cups and Carabao Cups in one of the most dominant managerial tenure in English football history.
Tijjani Reijnders reveals real reason why Pep Guardiola left Manchester City after illustrious decade
Henryβs point about fans being drawn to City through the style of play rather than simply the winning is one that has been made repeatedly since Guardiolaβs departure, with former players and pundits alike reflecting on what made the era special beyond the trophy count.
Ilkay Gundogan wrote in his farewell tribute that Guardiola βchallenged me to see football differentlyβ from the first day they worked together, while Bernardo Silva described him as βmy father of footballβ on the final day of the recent season.
For Henry, the gratitude is similarly personal β a manager who did not just win trophies but fundamentally altered the way those closest to him understand the game.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is officially the league's first half-billion player.
The three-time Super Bowl winner agreed to an amended deal on Wednesday that adds two years to his existing contract to make him a Chief through 2033... and a whole lot of money, too.
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the new deal is "at a value of $504.75 million, making it the first NFL deal valued at over a half-billion dollars."
Just look at the specifics on this monster deal.
"The new money on Patrick Mahomesβ deal is worth $239.05 million, with the total value now at $504.75 million from 2026-33, with the first four years being guaranteed at signing," Schefter added on the new contract. "All $504.75 million becomes guaranteed through contract mechanisms. Mahomes can earn up to $522.25 through incentives and escalators. Beginning in 2027, when the new money begins, the deal averages $64M per year, setting a new NFL record for average annual value."
That is obviously jaw-dropping money for anybody, but Mahomes is just built differently. He's a threat to win a Super Bowl whenever he's on a team's roster; the AFC has traditionally run through Mahomes and Kansas City since his arrival. There's just not much else you need to justify spending this kind of money on this kind of player?
Is he still the best quarterback in the NFL? The debate rages on. Guys like Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford and Justin Herbert have been in the conversation for a while, and risers like Drake Maye, Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels will certainly make waves in the years to come.
However, if you ask us, Mahomes is the one we want on Super Bowl Sunday... or any given Sunday, for that matter.
With coach Andy Reid likely nearing retirement, having Mahomes locked in through 2033 is huge. It gives a perennial Super Bowl contender a healthy window of certainty, as long as the quarterback stays healthy. After all, he's coming off ACL and LCL tears and isn't a lock to be ready for the start of the 2026 season. Even then, Mahomes is always worth every penny. It's a great deal, even if it's, y'know, a lot of money.
Cap flexibility might get a bit trickier in the years to come, but having Mahomes helps a ton to alleviate it.
GRADE: A
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Grading Patrick Mahomes' record-setting monster deal with the Chiefs
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Brazil are set to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign looking to end a 24-year drought without lifting the trophy. Bruno Guimaraes addressed the widespread perception that his national team are not among the leading favorites and pointed to Argentina as an example.
βArgentina werenβt favorites at the last World Cup, and they won,β Guimaraes said during a press conference this week when asked whether he believed Brazil could win the trophy despite their struggles in recent years and the teamβs unconvincing performances.
However, the comparison with Argentina is open to debate. Four years ago, Lionel Messi and his teammates entered the 2022 World Cup as the reigning Copa America and Finalissima champions. They were playing convincing soccer and carried a 36-match unbeaten streak that ended in their opener against Saudi Arabia.
There was no unanimous agreement at the time regarding Argentinaβs status as title contenders, but many observers did hold that view. By contrast, caution surrounding Brazilβs chances now appears to be more widespread and supported by tangible evidence.

Brazil finished fifth in the World Cup qualifiers, 10 points behind Argentina, after a turbulent cycle that included the departures of two head coaches before Carlo Ancelotti arrived last summer. Under the Italian manager, they have played 12 matches across official competitions and friendlies, recording seven wins, two draws and three losses.
At the same press conference, Bruno Guimaraes defended Brazilβs chances of competing for the title at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He first pointed to the history and tradition of the national team. βNo one has five stars on their chest,β he said, referring to Brazilβs record as the most successful team in World Cup history.
βWe have great players shining at the best teams in the world, like Vini and Raphinha,β added the Newcastle midfielder while explaining his optimism about Brazilβs chances. βWe must show proper respect to our players.β
As members of Group C, Brazil will be among the first teams to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. They will face Morocco on Saturday in a difficult test against a team that reached the semifinals in Qatar 2022 and finished as runners-up at the 2025 AFCON just a few months ago.
On paper, that will be Carlo Ancelottiβs teamβs toughest challenge of the group stage. They will then face Haiti on Friday, June 19, before wrapping up that phase of the tournament five days later against Scotland.

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ROSSI VE JORGENSEN DIΕARIDA KALDI
Daha ΓΆnce scout listelerinde yer alan veya menajerler vasΔ±tasΔ±yla ΓΆnerilen AgustΓn Rossi ve Filip JΓΆrgensen tarzΔ±ndaki kaleciler tamamen saf dΔ±ΕΔ± bΔ±rakΔ±ldΔ±.
Boca Juniors dΓΆneminden beri dΓΌnyanΔ±n en iyi penaltΔ± kurtarΔ±cΔ±larΔ±ndan biri olarak bilinen, Γ§izgideki devasa fiziΔiyle (1.93m) dikkat Γ§eken Rossi ile Villarreal dΓΆneminde La Liga'nΔ±n en Γ§ok kurtarΔ±Ε yapan ismi olan ve Chelsea'nin pas kalitesi nedeniyle tercih ettiΔi JΓΆrgensen profilleri Εablonunun dΔ±ΕΔ±na itildi.
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KRΔ°TΔ°K KURTARIΕ YΓZDELERΔ° DEΔERLΔ°
BeΕiktaΕ'Δ±n ΓΆnceliΔi haline gelen Chevalier ve Caprile'yi listenin tepesine Γ§Δ±karan iki ana unsur var. Refleks ve Γ§izgi baΕarΔ±sΔ± ile ayak kalitesi. Her iki kaleci de ΓΆzellikle bire bir pozisyonlarda ve Γ§izgi ΓΌzerinde refleks hΔ±zΔ± Γ§ok yΓΌksek isimler olarak dikkat Γ§ekiyor.
Chevalier'nin Εampiyonlar Ligi'ndeki dev maΓ§ performanslarΔ± ile Caprile'nin Serie A'da takΔ±mΔ± kaderini belirleyen kritik kurtarΔ±Ε yΓΌzdeleri, BeΕiktaΕ kurmaylarΔ±nΔ±n bu iki isme yΓΆnelmesindeki en bΓΌyΓΌk etken oldu.
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AYAK KALΔ°TESΔ° Δ°KΔ°SΔ°NΔ°N DE YΓKSEK
Italiano'nun oyun sisteminin en kritik parΓ§asΔ± olan "geriden oyun kurma" becerisi, bu iki kalecinin de en bΓΌyΓΌk artΔ±sΔ±. Hem Chevalier hem de Caprile, yoΔun baskΔ± altΔ±ndayken bile soΔukkanlΔ± kalabilen, kΔ±sa ve uzun metrajlΔ± pas kalitesi oldukΓ§a yΓΌksek eldivenler.
Chevalier bu yΓΆnΓΌyle PSG gibi pas oyununu domine eden bir dΓΌnya devine geΓ§iΕ yaparken; Caprile de Serie A'da yΓΌksek pas isabet oranlarΔ±yla kalitesini kanΔ±tladΔ±.

YaklaΕΔ±k 200 milyon dolarlΔ±k yatΔ±rΔ±mla Galatasaray'Δ± sadece maΓ§ gΓΌnΓΌ gelirlerine baΔΔ±mlΔ± olmaktan kurtaracak olan Aslantepe Vadisi projesi; ticari alanlarΔ±, performans salonlarΔ± ve dev sponsorluklarΔ±yla kulΓΌbΓΌn kasasΔ±na her yΔ±l 30 milyon dolar taze nakit giriΕi saΔlayacak. AmatΓΆr branΕlarΔ± tek Γ§atΔ± altΔ±nda toplayarak yΔ±llΔ±k 15 milyon dolarlΔ±k kira ve lojistik yΓΌkΓΌnΓΌ de ortadan kaldΔ±racak olan bu "mali baΔΔ±msΔ±zlΔ±k sigortasΔ±", yaratacaΔΔ± toplam 45 milyon dolarlΔ±k ekonomik deΔerle Galatasaray'Δ± 365 gΓΌn kesintisiz sΔ±cak para ΓΌreten bir finans devine dΓΆnΓΌΕtΓΌrecek.
BaΕkan Dursun Γzbek'in "en bΓΌyΓΌk hayalim" diyerek mΓΌjdelediΔi 165 bin metrekarelik Aslantepe Vadisi projesinin finansal haritasΔ± netleΕti. Finansal kriz girdabΔ±ndan gayrimenkul hamleleriyle Γ§Δ±kmayΔ± hedefleyen Galatasaray, bu dev hamleyle hem milyonlarca dolarlΔ±k kira yΓΌkΓΌnden kurtulacak hem de her yΔ±l kasasΔ±na yaklaΕΔ±k 45 milyon dolar koyacak.
PROJE KESΔ°NTΔ°SΔ°Z PARA ΓRTECEK
BaΕkan Dursun Γzbek'in mali konularda sona yaklaΕΔ±ldΔ±ΔΔ±nΔ± belirttiΔi ve yaklaΕΔ±k 200 milyon dolarlΔ±k yatΔ±rΔ±m bΓΌtΓ§esiyle hayata geΓ§irilecek bu dev merkez, sarΔ±-kΔ±rmΔ±zΔ±lΔ±larΔ± sadece maΓ§ gΓΌnΓΌ gelirlerine baΔΔ±mlΔ± olmaktan kurtararak 365 gΓΌn kesintisiz sΔ±cak para ΓΌreten bir finansal dev haline getirecek.
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PEK ΓOK EK MALΔ°YET YΓK OLMAYACAK
Proje bittiΔinde Galatasaray; Sinan Erdem ve Burhan Felek gibi spor salonlarΔ±na her yΔ±l ΓΆdediΔi milyonlarca liralΔ±k kira bedellerinden, sporcu konaklama yΓΌklerinden ve daΔΔ±nΔ±k tesis yapΔ±sΔ±nΔ±n getirdiΔi lojistik maliyetlerden tamamen kurtulacak.
TΓΌm amatΓΆr branΕlarΔ±n idari ofisleri, antrenman sahalarΔ± ve kamp merkezleri tek bir Γ§atΔ± altΔ±nda toplanacaΔΔ± iΓ§in operasyonel harcamalar minimuma inecek ve yΔ±llΔ±k yaklaΕΔ±k 15 milyon dolar kulΓΌbΓΌn kasasΔ±nda kalacak.
30 MΔ°LYON DOLAR TAZ PARA GΔ°RΔ°ΕΔ°
Vadi Δ°stanbul aksΔ±na baΔlanacak 165 bin metrekarelik alanda yer alacak restoranlar, ticari maΔazalar, bin 500 araΓ§lΔ±k otopark ve organizasyonlara kiralanacak 300-800 kiΕilik "Black Box" performans salonu kulΓΌbe sΓΌrekli nakit akΔ±ΕΔ± saΔlayacak.
AyrΔ±ca kurulacak modern salonlarΔ±n isim haklarΔ± ve kΓΌresel markalarla yapΔ±lacak yeni entegre sponsorluk sΓΆzleΕmeleriyle birlikte kulΓΌbΓΌn kasasΔ±na her yΔ±l 30 milyon dolar taze nakit giriΕi olacak.
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AMATΓR BRANΕLAR KENDΔ°NΔ° DΓNDΓRECEK
Bankalar BirliΔi anlaΕmasΔ±ndan Γ§Δ±kan ve Riva ile Florya projelerinden gelecek 900 milyon dolar'lΔ±k dev gelirle tΓΌm borΓ§larΔ±nΔ± sΔ±fΔ±rlamak isteyen Galatasaray2da, Aslantepe Vadisi bir "mali baΔΔ±msΔ±zlΔ±k sigortasΔ±" gΓΆrevi gΓΆrecek. Her yΔ±l yaratΔ±lacak toplam 45 milyon dolarlΔ±k bu devasa ekonomik deΔer, tΓΌm amatΓΆr branΕlarΔ±n futbol takΔ±mΔ±nΔ±n bΓΌtΓ§esine yΓΌk olmadan kendi kendini tamamen fonlamasΔ±nΔ± saΔlayacak.

Avrupa basketbolunun kalbi EuroLeague'de gelecek sezonun son bileti iΓ§in perde arkasΔ±nda tarihi bir savaΕ yaΕanΔ±yor! Organizasyonun franchise odaklΔ± bir Amerikan modeline geΓ§iΕ sΓΌrecinde, 20. ve son "wild card" (ΓΆzel davetiye) hakkΔ± iΓ§in BeΕiktaΕ ile Monaco kΔ±ran kΔ±rana bir rekabet iΓ§inde. EuroCup'ta finale yΓΌkselerek tΓΌm ezberleri bozan ve masaya son derece gΓΌΓ§lΓΌ oturan siyah-beyazlΔ±lar, dev organizasyonun kapΔ±sΔ±na dayandΔ±.
EuroLeague ve EuroCupβΔ±n ΓΆnΓΌmΓΌzdeki sezon yer alacak nihai takΔ±mlarΔ± henΓΌz resmi olarak aΓ§Δ±klanmasa da perde arkasΔ±nda "ticari evrim" savaΕΔ± yaΕanΔ±yor. Organizasyonu tamamen franchise odaklΔ± bir Amerikan modeline dΓΆnΓΌΕtΓΌrmek iΓ§in Γ§alΔ±Εmalar hΔ±z kazandΔ±. Avrupa basketbolunun "Devler Ligi" EuroLeagueβin son bileti (20. sΔ±ra) iΓ§in Monaco ve BeΕiktaΕ kΔ±ran kΔ±rana savaΕΔ±yor.
20. VE SON WILD CARD Δ°ΓΔ°N ΓARPIΕIYOR
Gelecek sezon iΓ§in EuroLeague'de Γ§ok yΔ±llΔ±k sΓΆzleΕmesi bulunan 18 takΔ±mΔ±n yeri garanti. Geriye kalan iki tek yΔ±llΔ±k "wild card" (ΓΆzel davetiye) hakkΔ±ndan birinin Paris'e verilmesine kesin gΓΆzΓΌyle bakΔ±lΔ±yor. Δ°Εte dananΔ±n kuyruΔu tam bu noktada, 20. ve son koltuk iΓ§in kopuyor.
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BEΕΔ°KTAΕ MASAYA ΓOK GΓΓLΓ OTURDU
Bundan sadece bir ay ΓΆncesine kadar Monaco'nun bu hakkΔ± rahatΓ§a alacaΔΔ± dΓΌΕΓΌnΓΌlΓΌrken, EuroCupβta finale yΓΌkselen BeΕiktaΕ, masaya Γ§ok gΓΌΓ§lΓΌ bir aday olarak oturdu ve tΓΌm planlarΔ± altΓΌst etti.
Monaco, EuroLeague yΓΆnetim kuruluna oldukΓ§a iddialΔ± bir gelecek planΔ± sundu. Eski NBA yΔ±ldΔ±zΔ± ve yatΔ±rΔ±mcΔ± Jamal MashburnβΓΌn yanΔ± sΔ±ra gΓΌΓ§lΓΌ finansal kuruluΕlarΔ±n bu projeyi desteklemesi Monacoβnun en bΓΌyΓΌk avantajΔ±.
MONACO EVRAKLARI YETΔ°ΕTΔ°REMEZSE
Ancak kulΓΌpteki yeni yΓΆnetime geΓ§iΕ sΓΌrecinin zamanlamasΔ± ciddi bir kriz yaratmΔ±Ε durumda. EuroLeague, katΔ±lΔ±mcΔ± kulΓΌpleri bu ayΔ±n sonuna kadar aΓ§Δ±klayacak ve Monacoβnun unvanΔ±nΔ± korumak iΓ§in gerekli olan gΓΌΓ§lΓΌ finansal garantileri zamanΔ±nda yetiΕtirememe riski bulunuyor. EΔer Monaco bu garantileri saΔlayamazsa yoluna Avrupa ΕampiyonasΔ±'nda (EuroCup) devam etmek zorunda kalacak.
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HAPOEL Δ°SRAΔ°L YΓZΓNDEN ELENDΔ°
Hapoel Jerusalem gibi ekipler de bu koltuk iΓ§in devrede olsa da Δ°srailβdeki mevcut istikrarsΔ±z durum nedeniyle EuroLeague yΓΆnetiminin gΓΆzΓΌ tamamen TΓΌrkiye'de.
Monaco'nun evraklarΔ± ve garantileri yetiΕtirememesi durumunda, bu koltuΔu kapacak en net ve en hazΔ±r aday BeΕiktaΕ.
26 HAZΔ°RAN'DA BELLΔ° OLACAK
Siyah-beyazlΔ±larΔ±n yΓΌkselen grafiΔi ve yarattΔ±ΔΔ± bΓΌyΓΌk organizasyon, onlarΔ± EuroLeague kapΔ±sΔ±na son derece gΓΌΓ§lΓΌ bir Εekilde dayamΔ±Ε durumda.
Avrupa basketbolunun kaderini belirleyecek nihai kararΔ±n 26 Haziran'da yapΔ±lacak EuroLeague YΓΆnetim Kurulu toplantΔ±sΔ±nda verilmesi bekleniyor.

Galatasaray'Δ±n Corinthians formasΔ± giyen 19 yaΕΔ±ndaki BrezilyalΔ± golcΓΌ Gui NegΓ£o iΓ§in yΓΌrΓΌttΓΌΔΓΌ transfer operasyonunda Εok bir detay ortaya Γ§Δ±ktΔ±. GeleceΔin bΓΌyΓΌk yΔ±ldΔ±z adaylarΔ± arasΔ±nda gΓΆsterilen ve yurt dΔ±ΕΔ± Γ§Δ±kΔ±Ε maddesi 100 milyon Euro olan genΓ§ forvetin sakatlΔ±k raporlarΔ± sarΔ±-kΔ±rmΔ±zΔ±lΔ± teknik heyeti ve yΓΆnetimi endiΕelendirdi. Mart ayΔ±nda milli takΔ±mda yaΕadΔ±ΔΔ± adale sakatlΔ±ΔΔ±nΔ±n tekrarlama riskini gΓΆz ΓΆnΓΌnde bulunduran Aslan, geleceΔe yatΔ±rΔ±m gΓΆzΓΌyle baktΔ±ΔΔ± bu bΓΌyΓΌk transferde geri adΔ±m atarak gΓΆrΓΌΕmeleri tamamen durdurdu.
Transfer Γ§alΔ±ΕmalarΔ±nΔ± 10+4 kuralΔ±na uygun olarak sΓΌrdΓΌrmeye Γ§alΔ±Εan Galatasaray, rotasΔ±nΔ± Brezilya pazarΔ±na Γ§evirmiΕti. SarΔ±-kΔ±rmΔ±zΔ±lΔ±larΔ±n, Corinthians altyapΔ±sΔ±ndan yetiΕen ve geleceΔin bΓΌyΓΌk yΔ±ldΔ±z adaylarΔ± arasΔ±nda gΓΆsterilen 19 yaΕΔ±ndaki forvet Gui NegΓ£oβnun durumunu yakΔ±ndan takip ettiΔi ortaya Γ§Δ±ktΔ±. Ancak Aslan'Δ±n bu transfer hamlesinde sakatlΔ±k korkusu ortaya Γ§Δ±ktΔ±.
SAKATLIK RΔ°SKΔ° ALINMAK Δ°STEMEDΔ°
Yetenekli oyuncunun Mart ayΔ±nda Brezilya U-20 Milli TakΔ±mΔ± kampΔ±nda yaΕadΔ±ΔΔ± ΕanssΔ±zlΔ±k, GalatasarayβΔ±n geri adΔ±m atmasΔ±na neden oldu. Antrenmanda saΔ uyluk arka adalesinden 2. derece sakatlΔ±k geΓ§iren ve uzun sΓΌren bir rehabilitasyon sΓΌreci atlatan genΓ§ oyuncunun mevcut durumu sarΔ±-kΔ±rmΔ±zΔ±lΔ± kurmaylarΔ± endiΕelendirdi. SakatlΔ±k riskini almak istemeyen yΓΆnetim, Gui NegΓ£o iΓ§in yΓΌrΓΌttΓΌΔΓΌ ilk temaslarΔ± ve gΓΆrΓΌΕmeleri devam ettirmeme kararΔ± aldΔ±.
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SERBEST KALMA BEDELΔ° 100 MΔ°LYON EURO
Corinthians'Δ±n ΓΌzerine titrediΔi Gui NegΓ£o iΓ§in Brezilya kulΓΌbΓΌnΓΌn tavrΔ± oldukΓ§a net. Daha ΓΆnce Arap dΓΌnyasΔ±ndan gelen 18 milyon Euro ve Zenitβten gelen 15 milyon Euroβluk teklifleri reddeden Brezilya ekibi, oyuncusunu kiralΔ±k gΓΆndermeye kesinlikle yanaΕmΔ±yor. 2030 yΔ±lΔ±na kadar sΓΆzleΕmesi bulunan genΓ§ forvetin yurt dΔ±ΕΔ± kulΓΌpleri iΓ§in serbest kalma bedeli ise tam 100 milyon Euro olarak belirlenmiΕ durumda.
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YENΔ° TEKNΔ°K ADAM FORMA VERMEDΔ°
SakatlΔ±ΔΔ±nΔ± atlattΔ±ktan sonra CorinthiansβΔ±n baΕΔ±na geΓ§en Fernando Dinizβden henΓΌz forma ΕansΔ± alamayan oyuncu iΓ§in ΓΌlkesinden Internacional de devreye girmiΕti. Ancak Internacional'in kiralama formΓΌlΓΌne karΕΔ±lΔ±k Corinthians'Δ±n sadece kalΔ±cΔ± transfere onay vermesi, o cephedeki gΓΆrΓΌΕmeleri de tΔ±kamΔ±ΕtΔ±. Galatasaray ise oyuncunun yeteneΔine olumlu baksa da adale sakatlΔ±ΔΔ±nΔ±n tekrarlama riski nedeniyle masadan Εimdilik kalkmΔ±Ε durumda.

Futbol dΓΌnyasΔ±nΔ±n merakla beklediΔi gΓΌn geldi Γ§attΔ±; milyarlarca insanΔ±n gΓΆzΓΌ kulaΔΔ±, futbolun kutsal tapΔ±naΔΔ± Meksiko City'deki Azteca Stadyumu'na Γ§evrildi. Meksika ile GΓΌney Afrika arasΔ±nda oynanacak tarihi mΓΌsabakayla perdesini aΓ§acak olan 2026 FIFA DΓΌnya KupasΔ±, sadece yeΕil sahadaki rekabetle deΔil, maΓ§tan tam 90 dakika ΓΆnce baΕlayacak vizyoner ΕovlarΔ±yla da ezber bozmaya hazΔ±rlanΔ±yor. FIFA'nΔ±n "DΓΌnyanΔ±n En BΓΌyΓΌk Εovu" olarak nitelendirdiΔi gΓΆrkemli aΓ§Δ±lΔ±Ε seremonisinde, pop mΓΌziΔin kraliΓ§esi Shakira ve Afrobeats'in kΓΌresel ΓΆncΓΌsΓΌ Burna Boy, turnuvanΔ±n resmi ΕarkΔ±sΔ± "Dai Dai"yi ilk kez canlΔ± seslendirerek geceye damga vuracak.
Futbol dΓΌnyasΔ±nΔ±n kalbi, 11 Haziran 2026 PerΕembe gΓΌnΓΌ Meksiko City'nin efsanevi stadyumu Azteca StadΔ±'nda atmaya baΕlayacak. ΓΓ§ΓΌncΓΌ kez bir DΓΌnya KupasΔ± aΓ§Δ±lΔ±ΕΔ±na ev sahipliΔi yaparak tarihe geΓ§ecek olan ikonik stadyum, futbol tarihinin en bΓΌyΓΌk ve en gΓΆrkemli festivaline sahne olmaya hazΔ±rlanΔ±yor. FIFA tarafΔ±ndan "DΓΌnyanΔ±n En BΓΌyΓΌk Εovu" olarak nitelendirilen dev organizasyon, kΓΌresel yΔ±ldΔ±zlarΔ±, teknolojik gΓΆrsel ΕovlarΔ± ve kΓΌltΓΌrel mozaikleri bir araya getirecek.
DΓNYA ΓAPINDA YILDIZLAR OLACAK
FIFA, Estadio Azteca'daki resmi aΓ§Δ±lΔ±Ε tΓΆreninde sahne alacak baΕrol oyuncularΔ±nΔ± ve dev kadroyu duyurdu. TurnuvanΔ±n resmi albΓΌmΓΌnde yer alan dΓΌnya Γ§apΔ±ndaki sΓΌperstarlar, maΓ§tan tam 90 dakika ΓΆnce tribΓΌnleri ve ekran baΕΔ±ndakileri coΕturacak.
Δ°ΕTE SAHNE ALACAK Δ°SΔ°MLER
- Shakira ve Burna Boy
Gecenin ana manΕetini paylaΕacak olan kΓΌresel ikon Shakira ve Afrobeats'in gΓΌΓ§lΓΌ sesi Burna Boy, 2026 DΓΌnya KupasΔ±'nΔ±n resmi ΕarkΔ±sΔ± olan "Dai Dai"yi (Δ°talyanca "Hadi, yΓΌrΓΌ!" anlamΔ±na gelen) ilk kez canlΔ± performansla bu dev sahnede seslendirecek.
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- Tyla
Grammy ΓΆdΓΌllΓΌ GΓΌney AfrikalΔ± genΓ§ yΔ±ldΔ±z, aΓ§Δ±lΔ±Ε maΓ§Δ±nda ΓΌlkesinin de sahada olacaΔΔ± bu anlamlΔ± gΓΌnde mikrofon baΕΔ±na geΓ§ecek.
- Latin ve Meksika RΓΌzgarΔ±
Ev sahibi ΓΌlkenin zengin mΓΌzik kΓΌltΓΌrΓΌnΓΌ yansΔ±tmak adΔ±na; J Balvin, ManΓ‘, Alejandro FernΓ‘ndez, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs ve Los Γngeles Azules gibi dev isimler stadyumu adeta bir karnaval alanΔ±na Γ§evirecek.
YAKLAΕIK 1.5 SAAT SΓRECEK GΓSTERΔ°
YaklaΕΔ±k 1.5 saat sΓΌrmesi planlanan seremonide sadece mΓΌzik deΔil, gΓΆrsel sanatlar ve teknoloji de ΓΆn planda olacak.
GΓΆsterinin artistik temasΔ±, Meksika'nΔ±n geleneksel kaΔΔ±t kesme sanatΔ± olan "Papel Picado"dan ilham alΔ±yor. Yerel topluluklarΔ±n sanatsal yetenekleri ve modern folklorik dansΓ§Δ±lar, stadyum zemininde geleneksel ile moderni sentezleyen dev bir koreografiye imza atacak.
TΓREN TSΔ° 20:10'DA BAΕLAYACAK
Meksika hΓΌkΓΌmeti, bu tarihi gΓΌnΓΌn coΕkusunun eksiksiz yaΕanabilmesi amacΔ±yla 11 Haziran gΓΌnΓΌnΓΌ Meksiko Εehri genelinde resmi tatil ilan etti. Stadyum kapΔ±larΔ± yerel saatle sabah 09:00'da aΓ§Δ±lacak, tΓΆren ise 11:00'de (TSΔ°
20:10) baΕlayacak.
GΓΆrkemli ΕovlarΔ±n hemen ardΔ±ndan, turnuvanΔ±n aΓ§Δ±lΔ±Ε maΓ§Δ±nda Meksika ile GΓΌney Afrika, 2010 DΓΌnya KupasΔ±'ndaki unutulmaz prΓΆmiyerin rΓΆvanΕΔ±nda karΕΔ± karΕΔ±ya gelecek.

ABD, Kanada ve Meksika'nΔ±n ortaklΔ±ΔΔ±nda dΓΌzenlenecek futbol ΕΓΆleninin perdesi, bu akΕam TSΔ° 22.00'de Meksika'da Azteca StadΔ±'nda ikonik bir rΓΆvanΕla aΓ§Δ±lΔ±yor. 2010 GΓΌney Afrika'daki unutulmaz 1-1'lik aΓ§Δ±lΔ±Ε maΓ§Δ±nΔ±n aktΓΆrleri Meksika ve GΓΌney Afrika, 16 yΔ±l sonra yeniden sahnede!
ABD, Kanada ve MeksikaβnΔ±n ortaklaΕa dΓΌzenleyeceΔi futbol ΕΓΆleninin merakla beklenen ilk santrasΔ±, MeksikaβnΔ±n futbol mabedi Estadio Aztecaβda yapΔ±lacak. Futbolseverleri ekran baΕΔ±na kilitleyecek dev mΓΌcadele bu akΕam (11 Haziran PerΕembe) TSΔ° saat 22.00'de baΕlayacak.
MARQUEZ BU KEZ KULΓBEDE
Bu eΕleΕmeyi "tarihin en nostaljik randevusu" yapan unsur, 2010 yΔ±lΔ±nda GΓΌney Afrika'da oynanan ve 1-1 biten o meΕhur aΓ§Δ±lΔ±Ε maΓ§Δ±. 2010βdaki o maΓ§ta Meksika formasΔ±yla sahada olan ve takΔ±mΔ±na beraberliΔi getiren efsane kaptan Rafael MΓ‘rquez bu akΕam kulΓΌbede olacak. 2010βdaki maΓ§ta da MeksikaβnΔ±n baΕΔ±nda olan Javier Aguirre yine teknik direktΓΆrlΓΌk koltuΔunda oturacak.
5. MAΓIN LANETΔ° KORKUSU
Sezonu FenerbahΓ§eβde tamamlayan Edson Γlvarezβin kaptan olarak Meksika'nΔ±n baΕΔ±nda sahaya Γ§Δ±kmasΔ± bekleniyor. Ev sahibinin ΓΌzerinde ciddi bir psikolojik baskΔ± var. Meksika futbol kamuoyu, popΓΌler bir batΔ±l inanΓ§ olan "El Quinto Partido" (BeΕinci MaΓ§) Lanetiβni konuΕuyor. 1994βten 2018βe kadar ΓΌst ΓΌste 7 turnuvada gruplardan Γ§Δ±kmayΔ± baΕaran Meksika, her seferinde son 16 turunda (4. maΓ§ta) elenerek Γ§eyrek finali (5. maΓ§Δ±) bir tΓΌrlΓΌ gΓΆremedi.
AGUIRRE GAZA GELMEYECEK
TribΓΌnlerde kapalΔ± giΕe karnaval havasΔ± olsa da, teknik direktΓΆr Aguirre estetik futboldan ziyade kazanmak ΓΌzerine bir anlayΔ±ΕΔ± benimsedi. Tamamen kompakt, savunma gΓΌvenliΔini ΓΆn planda tutan ve "gerekirse Γ§irkin oynayarak kazanan" bir yapΔ± kuran Aguirre, hΓΌcumun merkezine Raul Jimenezβi yerleΕtirerek ilk maΓ§Δ± hatasΔ±z geΓ§meyi planlΔ±yor.
TRABZONSPORLU HUGO BROOS
GΓΌney Afrika cephesinde ise teknik direktΓΆrlΓΌk koltuΔunda yine tanΔ±dΔ±k bir isim var: 2009 yΔ±lΔ±nda Trabzonspor'u 15 maΓ§lΔ±ΔΔ±na Γ§alΔ±ΕtΔ±ran BelΓ§ikalΔ± 74 yaΕΔ±ndaki kurt hoca Hugo Broos.
Elemelerde cezalΔ± oyuncu Teboho Mokoena'yΔ± yanlΔ±ΕlΔ±kla Lesotho maΓ§Δ±nda oynatan Broos, FIFA'nΔ±n 3-0'lΔ±k hΓΌkmen maΔlubiyet kararΔ±yla sarsΔ±lmΔ±Ε ve basΔ±nΔ±nΔ±n diline dΓΌΕmΓΌΕtΓΌ.
TSHABALALA'YI UNUTAMADILAR
TakΔ±mΔ±n en bΓΌyΓΌk motivasyonu ise yine 2010'da Meksika'ya o jeneriklik golΓΌ atΔ±p ikonik dansΔ±yla hafΔ±zalara kazΔ±nan Siphiwe Tshabalala'nΔ±n mirasΔ±. YΔ±ldΔ±z forvet Lyle Foster, "Hala Tshabalala'nΔ±n (SΓΌper Lig'de Erzurumspor formasΔ± da giymiΕti) o golΓΌnΓΌn enerjisini iΓ§imizde taΕΔ±yoruz" diyerek mental hazΔ±r bulunuΕluklarΔ±nΔ± ΓΆzetliyor.
GΓNEY AFRΔ°KA'NIN 3 YILDIZI
GΓΌney Afrika, baskΔ±yΔ± tamamen ev sahibi Meksika'nΔ±n ΓΌzerine yΔ±kmak istiyor. Kalede ve savunmada tecrΓΌbeli eldiven Ronwen Williams liderliΔinde katΔ± bir hat kurulacak. Burnley formasΔ± giyen Lyle FosterβΔ±n fiziksel gΓΌcΓΌ ve Orlando PiratesβΔ±n formda kanadΔ± Oswin Appollis ile kontra ataklarla gol aranacak.
BU KEZ VUVUZELA OLMAYACAK
2010 yΔ±lΔ±ndaki o ilk aΓ§Δ±lΔ±Ε maΓ§Δ± denince akla gelen en bΓΌyΓΌk magazin figΓΌrΓΌ Shakira ve "Waka Waka" ritmiydi. Ancak maΓ§a damgasΔ±nΔ± vuran asΔ±l unsur, ekran baΕΔ±ndaki milyonlarΔ± Γ§Δ±ldΔ±rtan, tribΓΌnlerden yΓΌkselen arΔ± kovanΔ± uΔultusuyla yerel Γ§algΔ± vuvuzela olmuΕtu. Aztecaβda vuvuzela gΓΌrΓΌltΓΌsΓΌ olmayacak belki ama MeksikalΔ±larΔ±n yaratacaΔΔ± desibel rekoru, Εimdiden turnuvanΔ±n en bΓΌyΓΌk popΓΌler kΓΌltΓΌr olayΔ± olmaya aday.

Trabzonspor, Arjantin devi River Plate'in 19 yaΕΔ±ndaki sΓΌper solaΔΔ± Ian Subiabre iΓ§in inadΔ±ndan vazgeΓ§miyor. Oyun tarzΔ±yla "Yeni Alexis Sanchez" olarak adlandΔ±rΔ±lan ve Avrupa ekiplerinin de radarΔ±nda olan genΓ§ yetenek iΓ§in daha ΓΆnce yaptΔ±ΔΔ± teklif reddedilmesine raΔmen inadΔ±ndan vazgeΓ§medi. Bordo-mavili yΓΆnetim, kiralama formΓΌlΓΌnΓΌn tamamen rafa kalktΔ±ΔΔ± ve Danimarka seΓ§eneΔine sΔ±cak bakmayan oyuncu iΓ§in tΓΌm finansal ΕartlarΔ± zorlayarak transferi bitirmek iΓ§in tam saha prese baΕladΔ±.
Trabzonspor yΓΆnetimi Arjantin devi River Plate formasΔ± giyen ve gelecekteki adΔ±ndan sΓΆz ettirmesi beklenen Ian Subiabre transferinde geri adΔ±m atmΔ±yor. Daha ΓΆnce yapΔ±lan hamlelerden sonuΓ§ alamayan Karadeniz fΔ±rtΔ±nasΔ±, inatΓ§Δ± tavrΔ±nΔ± sΓΌrdΓΌrerek Arjantinli genΓ§ yetenek iΓ§in tam saha prese baΕladΔ±.
ALEXIS SANCHEZ'Δ° ANDIRIYOR
Oyun tarzΔ±, sΓΌrati ve bilek hareketleriyle Εilili efsane yΔ±ldΔ±z Alexis SΓ‘nchez'e benzetilen 19 yaΕΔ±ndaki kanat oyuncusu iΓ§in teknik heyetin raporu doΔrultusunda tΓΌm imkanlar seferber edildi. River Plate'in yΔ±lΔ±n ikinci yarΔ±sΔ± iΓ§in kadro planlamasΔ±nda dΓΌΕΓΌnmediΔi genΓ§ yΔ±ldΔ±z, Avrupaβya adΔ±m atmaya oldukΓ§a sΔ±cak bakΔ±yor.
DΓNYA KUPASI'NDA ADETA COΕTU
GenΓ§ oyuncunun Copa Libertadores'te son 16 turuna kalan Universidad CatΓ³lica'nΔ±n da radarΔ±nda olduΔu bilinirken, transferin ΓΆnΓΌndeki en bΓΌyΓΌk netlik River Plate'in katΔ± tutumu.
Bueno Aires kulΓΌbΓΌ, geΓ§en yΔ±l Εili'de dΓΌzenlenen 20 YaΕ AltΔ± DΓΌnya KupasΔ±'nda Arjantin Milli TakΔ±mΔ± formasΔ±yla yΔ±ldΔ±zlaΕan Subiabreβyi kiralΔ±k gΓΆndermeye kesinlikle yanaΕmΔ±yor. KulΓΌbΓΌn masadaki tek talebi 3.5 milyon dolarlΔ±k net bonservis bedeli.
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DANΔ°MARKA'DA OYNAMAYI REDDETTΔ°
Arjantinβin OlΓ© gazetesinin paylaΕtΔ±ΔΔ± son bilgilere gΓΆre; Danimarka ekibi Midtjylland da oyuncunun menajerleriyle temasa geΓ§erek durumunu sordu. Ancak Subiabre'nin Danimarkaβda oynamaya sΔ±cak bakmadΔ±ΔΔ± ΓΆΔrenildi.
HEM DE ΓOK UCUZA BU Δ°Ε BΔ°TECEK
Trabzonsporβun daha ΓΆnce genΓ§ oyuncu iΓ§in yaptΔ±ΔΔ± Δ±srarlΔ± giriΕimlerin ardΔ±ndan oyuncu cephesindeki bu geliΕmeler, bordo-mavililerin iΕtahΔ±nΔ± kabarttΔ±.
Transferde inatΓ§Δ± yapΔ±sΔ±yla bilinen Trabzonspor yΓΆnetiminin, bu kez 3.5 milyon dolarlΔ±k bonservis ΕartΔ±nΔ± yerine getirerek "Yeni Alexis Sanchez"i TΓΌrkiye'ye getirmeye kararlΔ± olduΔu belirtiliyor.










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29 yaΕlΔ± argentinalΔ± mΙrkΙz mΓΌdafiΙΓ§isi Markos Senesi βBornmutβdan ayrΔ±laraq Δ°ngiltΙrΙnin digΙr klubu βTottenhemβΙ keΓ§ib.
Arena.az xΙbΙr verir ki, Senesi βBornmutβu azad agent qismindΙ tΙrk edib.
TΙrΙflΙr 2025/2026-cΔ± illΙr mΓΆvsΓΌmΓΌn sonunda baΕa Γ§atmΔ±Ε ortaq mΓΌqavilΙni yenilΙmΙmΙk qΙrarΔ±na gΙliblΙr. Senesi isΙ azad agent kimi Premyer LiqanΔ±n digΙr tΙmsilΓ§isi βTottenhemβΙ ΓΌz tutub. ArgentinalΔ± futbolΓ§u London tΙmsilΓ§isi ilΙ 4 illik (2030-cu ilin 30 iyununa qΙdΙr) mΓΌqavilΙ imzalayΔ±b. O, yeni komandasΔ±nda 5 nΓΆmrΙli forma ilΙ Γ§Δ±xΔ±Ε edΙcΙk.
Markos Senesi 2022-ci ilin avqust ayΔ±nda 15 milyon avro mΓΌqabilindΙ NiderlandΔ±n βFeyenoordβ klubundan βBornmutβa keΓ§miΕdi. ArgentinalΔ± futbolΓ§u Δ°ngiltΙrΙ klubunun heyΙtindΙ 128 oyuna Γ§Δ±xΔ±b. O, bu oyunlarda 6 qola imza atΔ±b, 10 mΙhsuldar ΓΆtΓΌrmΙ verib.
Senesi daha ΓΆncΙ βFeyenoordβda (116 oyun, 9 qol, 7 assist) vΙ yetirmΙsi olduΔu ArgentinanΔ±n βSan Lorensoβ (72 oyun, 1 qol, 4 assist) klubunda Γ§Δ±xΔ±Ε edib.
ArgentinanΔ±n U-20 vΙ U-23 yΔ±ΔmalarΔ±nda da oynamΔ±Ε Senesi 2022-ci ildΙ debΓΌt etdiyi Ιsas millinin heyΙtindΙ cΙmi 3 matΓ§ keΓ§irib.
Δ°ngiltΙrΙnin βTottenhemβ klubu Uels yΔ±ΔmasΔ±nΔ±n da ΓΌzvΓΌ olan mΙrkΙz mΓΌdafiΙΓ§isi Ben Deyvis ilΙ mΓΌqavilΙnin mΓΌddΙtini artΔ±rΔ±b.
Arena.az xΙbΙr verir ki, bu barΙdΙ Premyer Liqa tΙmsilΓ§isinin rΙsmi saytΔ± mΙlumat yayΔ±b.
33 yaΕlΔ± futbolΓ§u yeni mΓΌqavilΙyΙ ΙsasΙn, 2026/2027-ci illΙr mΓΆvsΓΌmΓΌnΓΌn sonunadΙk London klubunun uΔurlarΔ± ΓΌΓ§ΓΌn Γ§alΔ±ΕmaΔa davam edΙcΙk. Onun ΙvvΙlki sΓΆzlΙΕmΙsinin mΓΌddΙti bu yay baΕa Γ§atmΔ±ΕdΔ±.
Ben Deyvis 2014-cΓΌ ildΙn βTottenhemβdΙ Γ§Δ±xΔ±Ε edir. UelsdΙn olan mΙrkΙz mΓΌdafiΙΓ§isi London tΙmsilΓ§isindΙ keΓ§irdiyi 12 mΓΆvsΓΌm ΙrzindΙ 363 oyuna Γ§Δ±xΔ±b, 10 qola imza atΔ±b, 26 mΙhsuldar ΓΆtΓΌrmΙ mΓΌΙllifi olub.
Deyvis daha ΓΆncΙ yetirmΙsi olduΔu βSuonsi SitiβdΙ dΙ oynayΔ±b.
Uelsin U-17, U-19 vΙ U-21 yΔ±ΔmalarΔ±nda da oynamΔ±Ε mΓΌdafiΙΓ§i 2012-ci ilin oktyabr ayΔ±nda Ιsas millidΙ debΓΌt edib. O, indiyΙ qΙdΙr kapitanΔ± olduΔu Uels millisindΙ 100 oyun keΓ§irib. TΙcrΓΌbΙli futbolΓ§u bu gΓΆrΓΌΕlΙrdΙ 3 qol vurub, 6 mΙhsuldar ΓΆtΓΌrmΙ mΓΌΙllifi olub.
Ben 2013-cΓΌ ildΙ βSuonsi Sitiβ ilΙ Δ°ngiltΙrΙ Liqa Kubokunun qalibi olub. 2024/2025-ci illΙr mΓΆvsΓΌmΓΌndΙ isΙ mΓΌdafiΙΓ§i βTottenhemβlΙ Avropa LiqasΔ±nΔ± qazanΔ±b.
βTransfermarktβ internet-portalΔ± 33 yaΕlΔ± mΓΌdafiΙΓ§inin transfer dΙyΙrini 3 milyon avro mΙblΙΔindΙ qiymΙtlΙndirir.

QarabaΔβΔ±n 13 yaΕadΙk futbolΓ§ulardan ibarΙt komandasΔ± BolqarΔ±standa keΓ§irilΙcΙk βSozopol Cupβ turnirindΙ iΕtirak edΙcΙk.
Futbolpress.az xΙbΙr verir ki, 13-18 iyun tarixlΙrindΙ Tsarevo ΕΙhΙrindΙ baΕ tutacaq turnirdΙ 12 komanda mΓΌbarizΙ aparacaq.
TΙmsilΓ§imiz C qrupunda βLevskiβ (Sofiya), βBotevβ (Plovdiv) vΙ βEtarβla (Veliko Tarnovo) ΓΌz-ΓΌzΙ gΙlΙcΙk.
Qrup qaliblΙri vΙ ikinci yeri tutan komandalardan Ιn yaxΕΔ± gΓΆstΙriciyΙ sahib kollektiv yarΔ±mfinala vΙsiqΙ qazanacaq.
βSozopol Cupβ
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14 iyun βEtarβ β βQarabaΔβ
15 iyun βQarabaΔβ β βBotevβ
16 iyun βQarabaΔβ β βLevskiβ
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Reports in Italy claim that Bolognaβs Jhon Lucumi is among the defenders that AFC Bournemouth could look to sign following the departure of Marcos Senesi, whose move to Tottenham Hotspur was officially announced on Wednesday.Β
Senesi, who had been linked with a move to Juventus earlier this season, has left Bournemouth after four seasons and has joined Tottenham Hotspure on a free transfer, which leaves the Cherries looking at potential centre-back signings this summer.Β
According to reports from Nicolo Schira, Bournemouth have shown an interest in picking up Colombia international Lucumi, who will turn 28 towards the end of this month.Β
Lucumi has a release clause in his contract worth β¬28m, and it is believed that this clause will expire on July 10.Β

Sunderland had also attempted to bring Lucumi to the Premier League during the previous summer transfer window, offering an initial fee of β¬25m before raising their bid to β¬28m plus a 10% sell-on clause, but as the defenderβs release clause had expired by that point, Bologna were under no obligation to accept and the player ended up staying at the DallβAra for 2026-27.Β
Lucumi has made 123 appearances in Serie A since joining Bologna from Genk in 2022, including 29 in the most recent campaign.
Juventus are pushing ahead with their attempts to sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa this summer, and recent updates claim that the Premier League outfit could turn to Parmaβs Zion Suzuki to replace him.Β
Reports from various outlets on Wednesday claimed that Juventus have an agreement on personal terms in place with 2022 World Cup winner Martinez, who will be heading into the final year of his Aston Villa contract this summer.Β
Martinez is reportedly ready to accept a β¬5m-per-season contact offer from the Old Lady, but there is still work to do on the transfer fee, as Villa are expected to request a fee in the region of β¬15m for the 33-year-old, while Juventus are hoping to secure his services practically for free.Β
According to the latest updates from Fabrizio Romano, if Martinez is to move this summer, then Aston Villa could turn to Parmaβs Suzuki instead.Β
Romano claims that Villa have been scouting the Japan international for several months and that he is part of a list of three shot-stoppers that are currently under consideration by Villa.Β

The 23-year-old has made 57 appearances for Parma since joining from Urawa Red Diamonds in the summer of 2024 and had been on encouraging form in the Italian top flight before missing a run of 16 league matches due to a broken hand.Β
Reports from Calciomercato.com claim that Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford is also among the potential options for Aston Villa should Martinez end up joining Juventus.Β
Google is adding a direct Google Business Profile connection and Business notebooks to the Gemini app, rolling out this month.
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Real Madrid are eyeing a sensational summer swoop for Manchester City star Josko Gvardiol as they look to bolster their defensive ranks with elite reinforcements.
The Spanish giants have placed the highly-rated defender high on their shortlist, turning the playerβs future into one of the most compelling narratives of the current transfer window.
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According to renowned Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, the 24-year-old Croatian international will ultimately decide between two distinct pathways for his future.
The first option is to pledge his long-term loyalty to Manchester City by signing a contract extension that stretches well beyond his current 2028 expiration date, a concrete proposal that Etihad officials have already formally placed on the table.
The second option is to complete a blockbuster move to the Santiago BernabΓ©u, with Real Madridβs interest heavily noted as concrete.
While Manchester City are aggressively pushing behind the scenes to retain their defensive jewel, European heavyweights Bayern Munich are confirmed to be 100% out of the race.
The Bundesliga giants hold a massive appreciation for Gvardiolβs world-class abilities, club executives deem the total economic package far too expensive and currently see no immediate requirement to strengthen that specific area of their squad.
Barcelona have also considered him, asΒ CaughtOffsideΒ previously reported wider interest from Spain.
Since arriving at the Etihad Stadium from RB Leipzig in August 2023 for a blockbuster β¬90m fee, Gvardiol has rapidly established himself as an indispensable pillar under Pep Guardiola.
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Showing immense tactical versatility across 122 senior appearances for City, the left-footed defender has seamlessly operated as both a commanding center-back and a highly progressive left-back.
Gvardiolβs time in Manchester has been littered with major silverware, including a Premier League crown, an FA Cup, and a League Cup.
He has also developed a reputation for chipping in with crucial goals, netting 11 times across his City career.
With Europeβs most elite clubs battling for his signature, the ball is firmly in the defenderβs court as he weighs Cityβs lucrative renewal offer against the allure of donning the famous white shirt in Madrid.
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Tottenham Hotspur were hoping to appoint Sebastian Kehl as their sporting director, but the move has collapsed.
According to a report from BILD, Tottenham have not managed to secure an agreement with the 46-year-old.
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They held talks with the German regarding the director of football role, and Kehl also visited London for negotiations with the north London club. However, the two parties have not managed to secure an agreement.
The 46-year-old is currently unemployed after his departure from Borussia Dortmund last month. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham decide to move on to other targets. They are looking to bring in a director of football to work alongside Johan Lange.
Tottenham had two disappointing seasons, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They need quality players in order to get back on track. A quality director of football could have helped them build a formidable team for the future.
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Kehl has shown his quality and leadership at the German club, and there is no doubt that he would have been an excellent acquisition for Tottenham as well. The opportunity to work with a top Premier League club will be quite exciting for the 46-year-old. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Tottenham have been fighting for survival over the last two seasons, but they have quality players at their disposal and should be doing a lot better. A few intelligent additions this summer could take them to a whole new level. It will be interesting to see if they can bring in the right man to guide them in the transfer market.
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Liverpool are keen on signing Manchester City wonderkid Xavier Parker, but the Citizens are working incredibly hard to hold on to their elite youth prospect.
A major academy tug-of-war has erupted as the highly-rated teenagerβs contract ticks down to its final weeks, sparking an intense battle between two of English footballβs biggest heavyweights.
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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester City are actively working behind the scenes to secure a new deal for the prodigy.
According to Romano, City executives see Parker as an elite talent and are pushing hard to convince him to extend his stay at the Etihad Campus.
While several other top clubs heavily appreciate the youngster, Liverpool are firmly among the most interested suitors.
Taking to X, Romano stated: Manchester City are actively working hard to reach an agreement with Xavier Parker camp over new deal. Several clubs appreciate Xavier with Liverpool keen but no decision made yet. Man City trying to keep him as they see Parker as elite talent.β
?? Manchester City are actively working hard to reach an agreement with Xavier Parker camp over new deal.
Several clubs appreciate Xavier with Liverpool keen but no decision made yet. Man City trying to keep him as they see Parler as elite talent. pic.twitter.com/Bg5qYCpl7O
β Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 10, 2026
However, the power dynamic appears to be shifting rapidly toward Anfield. An update from prominent X account that keeps a tab on the latest on emerging stars, reveals that Liverpool and Xavier Parkerβs representatives have officially entered contractual negotiations, with both parties eager to get the deal across the line.
Crucially, the 16-year-old midfielder is a boyhood Liverpool fan, heavily tilting the scales in the Redsβ favor.
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Parker is widely expected to exit Manchester City at the end of this month when his current contract expires to join the Merseyside club.
Amid ongoing interest from rival teams, Manchester City are reportedly already scouring the market for top-talent replacements.
EXCL β Liverpool and Xavier Parker representatives have begun contract negotiations. Both parties want the move. Parker is a Liverpool fan. Expected to leave Man City at the end of this month when his contract ends and join #LFC. Ongoing interest from other clubs, #MCFC have already targeted top talent replacements. BOOM
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At just 16 years old, Parker has already built a reputation as a dynamic attacking midfielder capable of influencing games in multiple ways.
His strengths include:
Should Liverpool succeed in securing his signature, it would represent a significant academy coup and another example of the club targeting elite young talent from rival academies as part of their long-term development strategy.
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Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in signing the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kerim Alajbegovic.
The playmaker impressed at Red Bull Salzburg last season, and his performances have attracted the attention of Premier League clubs, as per TEAMtalk. Leverkusen have decided to trigger the β¬8 million buyback clause in his deal, and the player has signed a five-year contract with them.
It will be interesting to see if the Premier League clubs come forward with an offer to sign him. The German outfit is under no pressure to sell him, and he could command a high price.
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Alajbegovic contributed towards 17 goals in all competitions last season, and he could be an asset for Manchester United or Arsenal. He can operate as the left-sided attacker as well as a central attacking midfielder.
Manchester United have been overly dependent on Bruno Fernandes for goals and creativity from the middle of the park. They need more support in that area of the pitch, and investing in the Bosnian international could be a wise decision. He is a young player with great potential and could develop into a Premier League star with the right guidance.
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On the other hand, Arsenal need more competition for places in the middle of the park. Martin Odegaard was quite underwhelming this past season, and summer signing Eberechi Eze was not at his best either.
The 18-year-old could be attracted to the idea of moving to the Premier League. Manchester United and Arsenal are among the biggest clubs in the world, and they could nurture him into a star. Regular football in England at this stage of his career could accelerate his development. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.
Alajbegovic has also been linked with Chelsea in recent months.
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Napoli midfielder Antonio Vergara has been linked with a move away from the Italian club during the summer transfer window.
According to a report from Sport Mediaset, multiple clubs are keeping tabs on the attacking midfielder, including Tottenham Hotspur.
The playerβs agent has now revealed that the midfielder is not angling for a move away from Napoli, and the final decision will rest with the Italian club. It remains to be seen whether Napoli is prepared to sanction his departure.
Vergara is a talented player with a bright future, and the 23-year-old could be an asset for Napoli in the long term. It would be quite surprising if they decided to sanction his departure. The attacking midfielder came through the ranks at Napoli, and he will want to continue with his boyhood club and win major trophies with them.
On the other hand, Tottenham are looking to add more creativity and technical ability in the final third. The 23-year-old playmaker could be an excellent acquisition for them. He had seven goal contributions last season.
However, Spurs already have players like James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski at their disposal. It remains to be seen whether they can accommodate Vergara in the starting lineup if they decide to sign him. The 23-year-old needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. He will not want to sit on the bench at the English club. It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few weeks.
Napoli failed to win the league title this past season, and they will look to reclaim their domestic crown. They need to keep their best players, and holding onto Vergara would be a wise decision.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) β Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 and two-hit the Boston Red Sox over seven scoreless innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-5 victory Wednesday.
Nick Fortes, Yandy DΓaz and Taylor Walls had multiple hits for the Rays, who swept the Red Sox for the first time since 2023.
Rasmussen (6-2) fanned his first four hitters, faced the minimum through four innings and didnβt allow a runner to reach third base. Bostonβs 1-4 batters were a combined 0 for 11 with 11 strikeouts against the Tampa Bay righty, who left with a 5-0 lead.
Boston then jumped on the Raysβ bullpen with a four-run eighth, including Ceddanne Rafaelaβs three-run homer. Caleb Durbin also homered in the frame to put the Red Sox on the board.
But Fortes answered with his fourth hit, matching a career high, and Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer off Boston reliever Justin Slaten. Garrett Cleavinger pitched the ninth for his second save, despite surrendering another homer to Durbin.
The small-ball Rays scored in the third when Fortes doubled off the wall, Mullinsβ sacrifice bunt moved Fortes to third and Taylor Walls scored him on a sacrifice fly.
Tampa Bay used three infield hits β including an Austin Slater RBI double off the leg of Boston starter Jake Bennett (1-2) β to score three in the fifth.
DΓaz, who had three hits and two RBIs, extended the longest on-base streak in the majors to 24 games.
The Rays are 12-0 against the AL East at Tropicana Field, the majorsβ longest season-opening home streak against division opponents since 2009.
Boston returns home to face Texas on Friday with RHP Sonny Gray (7-1, 3.20 ERA) on the mound.
Tampa Bay begins a road trip against the Angels on Friday with LHP Shane McLanahan (6-3, 2.85) scheduled to start. Neither Texas nor Los Angeles has announced a starter.
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As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off Thursday in Mexico, Atlanta fans still have five more days before the first match comes to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Fans, city officials and metro Atlanta residents are all counting down each second before the World Cup gets here.
In Atlanta, World Cup fans are about to get a huge welcome with the cityβs first big FIFA event.
Channel 2βs Berndt Petersen was downtown at Atlantaβs Centennial Olympic Park, where the FIFA Fan Festival will start.
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The park is the official home for the festival and Channel 2 Action News got to tour the area ahead of the festivalβs start.
All 22 acres of Centennial Olympic Park ere transformed into an βall soccer and entertainmentβ form, including a Jumbotron.
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The festival at the park will be open for 18 days during the course of the FIFA World Cup.
That means live music, including big name acts, FIFA and Olympic Soccer superstars will do meet and greets.
Thereβs also going to be a big βkid zoneβ full of fun games and even three-on-three soccer if youβre up for it.
βThe message is, weβre ready. Weβre ready to welcome the world and ready to welcome our family here in Atlanta to our doorstep,β Joe Bocherer, Georgia World Congress Center Chief Commercial Officer, said. βYou see the Jumbotron thatβll be playing all the matches. We feel really good, weβre excited!β
The FIFA Fan Festival starts Thursday afternoon with a ceremonial first kick.
The event will bring Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens together, but we donβt know yet which one will get to put their foot to the soccer ball.
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The Boston Red Sox did something Wednesday that had never been done before in the history of Major League Baseball (at least dating back to 1901, when these records begin).
That wasn't a good thing, though.
The Red Sox leadoff hitter struck out in his first three plate appearances.
Their No. 2 hitter struck out in his first three plate appearances.
And the guy in the 3-spot struck out in his first three plate appearances.
That had never happened before, ever, in MLB.
History!
β Mike Mutnansky (@MikeMutnansky) June 10, 2026
2026 Red Sox become the first team since 1901 to have the first three hitters in their order all strike out in their first three at bats of a game.
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Jarren Duran was batting leadoff and struck out thrice before a hit in his last at bat.
Ceddanne Rafaela also struck out his first three times, then belted a three-run home run his fourth time.
Wilyer Abreu struck out the first three times up, then made an out his fourth time.
The Red Sox tried to rally, but the Tampa Bay Rays prevailed, 7-5.
Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen struck out 13 batters in 7.0 scoreless innings while allowing two hits and one walk. He was dominant.
The Red Sox simply couldn't handle Rasmussen, in a historically negative way.
After the Rays beat the Red Sox, and the Yankees beat the Guardians also on Wednesday afternoon, the AL East standings continued to take shape.
Tampa Bay maintains a tie atop with the Yanks.
The Red Sox are in the basement:
Boston is playing like a last-place team, that's for sure.
National accolades continue to roll in for Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston.
Hairston was named Division I National Player of the Year by Just Baseball. That was announced on June 10. Hairston is also a finalist for two other national awards, which will be announced later this month.
Hairston led the nation in slugging percentage (.860) and was second in total bases (202). He was third in runs scored (82), fifth in RBI (81), fifth in home runs (28), and seventh in hits (94).
He was named Big 12 Player of the Year last month, in leading the Sun Devils to a third-place finish. His 28 home runs broke the school's single-season record.
Just Baseball's other honors went to left-hander Mason Edwards of USC (Pitcher of the Year), outfielder Anthony Pack of Texas (Freshman of the Year), and James Ramsey of Georgia Tech (Coach of the Year).
On June 10, Hairston was also named one of three finalists for the 48th Golden Spikes Award, which will be presented on Monday, June 29, on MLB Network at 7:30 p.m. ET. The other two are UCLA junior shortstop Roch Cholowsky, a Hamilton High graduate, and Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson.
Hairston is also a finalist for the Dick Howser Trophy, sponsored by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and presented to the college baseball player of the year. It will be unveiled on June 12.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona State Landon Hairston wins national baseball honor
In the current day and age of college football, projecting anything more than a season out may seem foolish.
With the rampant transfer portal usage, coaches leaving at will, court cases, injunctions, and congressional bills, rosters have no guarantee that they'll remain consistent. Even a team with a ton of talented underclassmen can see that future go the wayside in a snap.
That's what makes what Kirk Ferentz and Iowa have done recently so impressive.
The Hawkeyes have avoided massive roster turnovers over the past few years. That's led to a lot of roster continuity and success on the field. That continuity no doubt helped Iowa land near the top of a major sports media outlet's most recent list.
ESPN compiled a list ranking the future of all 68 Power 4 college football teams. The list focused on teams' futures through the 2027 season, looking at the quarterback room, offensive and defensive lines, roster management, star power, and coaching staff. Iowa landed at 21st on the list.
Over the next two years, who will be the best overall CFB team? π€@ESPNRittenberg dives into future power rankings π
β ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) June 9, 2026
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Writer Adam Rittenberg was complimentary of Iowa's offensive line, roster management, and coaching staff led by Kirk Ferentz. He named defensive back Zach Lutmer and running back Kamari Moulton as the next breakout stars for the Hawkeyes. Rittenberg also profiled Iowa's underheralded transfer portal class as a strength for the program going forward.
His concerns with Iowa over the next two seasons started with the quarterback position, where the Hawkeyes will be starting someone new in 2026. Rittenberg mentioned Iowa's defensive line and the loss of special teams coordinator LeVar Woods as areas of concern that will need to be addressed.
Overall, Iowa was the seventh-highest Big Ten team on the list and in the top half of the ranking. While the Hawkeyes' ceiling can certainly be questioned, Ferentz has built a program with an extremely high floor. It's not always flashy, but that floor gives Iowa a chance to compete year in and year out. And it's earned the respect of Rittenberg and college football media around the country.
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Former NFL running back LeSean McCoy is not a fan of Kyler Murray, reigniting his beef with the Minnesota Vikings quarterback this week by saying Murray isnβt good enough to be cocky.
McCoy has a long, documented history of ripping Murray; his recent comments were merely the latest chapter in the saga.

McCoy: Murray Isnβt Good Enough to Be Arrogant
Chatting on the Speakeasy podcast, McCoy was not shy about unloading his latest Murray take, saying, βBut you know what I hate? I hate a super cocky, arrogant player thatβs not that good. Thatβs a little above average. That is Kyler Murray.β
βHe plays like high school Texas football. He runs around and back there just trying to make plays like this high school football stuff.β
McCoy last played in the NFL in 2020, is a two-time Super Bowl champion, and isnβt unafraid to uncork juicy takes on the internet.
Past Comments from McCoy
A couple of years ago, Murray mentioned his 43-0 career in high school, touting the accomplishment because he played ball in Texas. McCoy replied on social media, βlol and what has that gotten u ??? Mid NFL career??? What we talking bout?β
In 2022, McCoy went on another Murray-related rant, saying, βHeβs trash. Overhyped. Overrated. He plays like a high school player. Runs around, runs backward, he does a circle, the ballerina circle, then goes left, goes right, turns all the way around again, then looks for a wide receiver. Thatβs not how you play quarterback.β
βHe ainβt Mahomes. Let me tell you about Mahomes real quick: the majority of Mahomesβ passes are based on timing. Third step, hit, boom, ballβs out. Fifth step, boom, ballβs out. Now sometimes he goes off script, we all can do that but not every pass!β
McCoy flat-out doesnβt like the guy. He says the same thing about Murray every time he talks about him.
βEvery pass, Murray is holding the ball, letβs make a miracle. Every game heβs played. Watch him play. Itβs really embarrassing, to be honest. Like, whoβs coaching this kid? He ainβt reading no coverages,β he continued his tirade and crusade.
βWhen a quarterback is running around like that all day, all night, all game, thatβs because heβs not reading any coverages.β
Murray Not Universally Loved
Murray isnβt for everybody. When the Arizona Cardinals baked in a βstudy hall clauseβ into his contract β later removed β many determined he was a lazy, no-good video game player. The narrative died down thereafter but never truly vanished.

Heβs also never won a playoff game, so when his ardor for video games is mentioned, the assertion is that he doesnβt love football as much as his peers and spends too much time on other hobbies. Ask a casual fan about Murray, and thereβs a decent chance they mock for a) his height b) video games c) his attitude.
The guy probably needs a playoff win or two to dull the perception.
A Change of Scenery in 2026
Thankfully for Murrayβs sake, heβll get a bit of a clean slate this season. Murray will work alongside a βquarterback whisperingβ head coach and playmakers like Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones, and Jordan Mason. Heβll also have a Top 3 defense from the last two seasons at his back, led by Brian Flores.
Murray has never quite had a setup like this.
Our Cole Smith noted on Murray in May, βHe was selected to back-to-back Pro Bowls in 2020 and 2021 after throwing for a combined 48 touchdowns, rushing for another 16, while completing 68.1% of his passes for 7,758 yards. Murray hasnβt been the same since, only starting 41 of 64 games in that time. But he believes Kevin OβConnell can help him return to Pro Bowl form.β
βOβConnell has confidence in Murray, but what is the quarterbackβs own level of confidence in this new environment? The bigger question remains what the on-field product will look like. Reporters were able to look upon practice on Wednesday and saw a glimpse of what this offense can look like with Murray.β
Murray looked wonderful at organized team activities.

Smith added, βThere could have been plenty of excuses made for why Murray didnβt execute the play. Instead, he avoided disaster and made the defense pay. Murray said his confidence is unshakeable. He displayed that on and off the field in his first action in front of reporters.β
βIf he can continue stacking days like this throughout the summer, there will likely be no question about how the quarterback competition ends.β
But according to McCoy, heβs just too arrogant and cocky to make it work.

Hugo Viana and Manchester City could move towards signing two of Nottingham Forestβs key central stars this summer, according to a new claim.
Incoming Enzo Maresca is working in synchronisation with Sporting Director Hugo Viana at the Etihad Stadium to shape a brand new outlook for the post-Pep Guardiola era, after the Catalan brought an end to his legendary 10-year stay this summer.
While the Sky Blues have historically paced their recruitment business, the urgency to reclaim the Premier League title from Mikel Artetaβs Arsenal has led to the boardroom taking an ambitious stance ahead of the summer transfer window.
A dual-target approach in the middle of the park directly aims to resolve the creative and physical voids left in the centre of the pitch, following exits for the likes of Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, and Ilkay Gundogan in back-to-back summers
Manchester Cityβs recruitment team have spent months auditing potential options who possess both progressive carrying metrics and high-volume press-resistance, complimenting creative talents already embedded within the side such as Rayan Cherki.
Now, according to one club insider, Manchester City have renewed their transfer interest in Nottingham Forestβs Morgan Gibbs-White, with the England international having expected to join the Etihad Stadium club last summer.
Incoming manager Enzo Maresca is said to want at least two midfielders as things stand, and any deal for Gibbs-White would be in addition to Elliot Anderson β who remains the clubβs priority target.
In total, it is suggested that Manchester City could sign five players in total this summer.
The ambitious pursuit of the Nottingham Forest duo would represent a jaw-dropping financial outlay that could comfortably push past the Β£180 million mark, especially with those at the City Ground protecting Anderson with a standalone Β£110 million valuation.
Gibbs-Whiteβs own abilities could make him an ideal technical fit to rotate alongside the likes of Phil Foden in Enzo Marescaβs expected highly fluid attacking shapes, pairing his creativity with the power of his current Forest teammate Anderson β who remains subject to fierce cross-city interest from Manchester United.
Beyond the midfield restructuring, Manchester City are known to be actively assessing defensive cover at full-back and wide forwards, particularly as the club navigates the situation concerning winger Savinho, who is drawing Β£60 million interest from Tottenham.
Clemsonfootball has another massive recruiting battle on deck that is going down to a head-to-head battle.
Four-star safety Jayden Aparicio-Bailey is down to Clemson and Georgia, according to Rivalsβ Hayes Fawcett. The Prattville, Alabama, product will announce his commitment June 27th live on the Rivals YouTube channel, giving the Tigers a chance to land one of the top defensive backs in the 2027 class.
Aparicio-Bailey is listed by 247Sports at 6'2 and 195 pounds, giving an ideal frame for a safety. He is rated as a four-star prospect by 247Sports, while the 247Sports Composite ranks him as the No. 175 player nationally, the No. 15 safety and the No. 8 player in Alabama.
NEWS: Four-Star Safety Jayden Aparicio-Bailey is down to Clemson and Georgia, he tells me for @Rivals
β Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 10, 2026
The 6β2 195 S will announce his commitment June 27th live on the Rivals YouTube Channel
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Clemson and Georgia are both listed as warmer on his 247Sports page, but Clemson currently holds the lone Crystal Ball prediction. The Tigers also hosted him for a visit on May 29, while Georgia followed with a June 5 visit.
Clemson baseball strikes big again, lands star bat from transfer portal
β Clemson Wire (@Clemson_Wire) June 10, 2026
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That sets up a classic recruiting finish. Clemson has the prediction and the upper hand according to analysts. Georgia has the SEC pull and the defensive reputation. Aparicio-Bailey has a decision date circled, and both programs have a real shot to close the deal. If Clemson can pull this deal across the line it would put icing on an already elite 2027 commitment class.
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IRVINE, Calif. (AP) β U.S. defender Chris Richards will be available to play at the World Cup less than four weeks after a significant left ankle injury.
Richards pronounced himself ready and eager to play Wednesday while the Americans continued their preparations at their training base in Orange County. They open their home World Cup against Paraguay on Friday night in the Los Angeles area.
βItβs the World Cup, so I was going to make myself ready regardless (of injuries),β Richards said. "Iβm feeling good. Maybe a little swollen, but nothing tape canβt help. If there's any time to sacrifice yourself, it's now. I know I'm able to play Friday, but I don't make those decisions.β
Richards is considered the team's top central defender and a key component of the World Cup squad, but he got hurt May 17 while playing for English club Crystal Palace. Eagles manager Oliver Glasner said he believed Richards tore two ligaments in his ankle, but the exact nature of the injury hasn't been disclosed.
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said last week that Richards' rehabilitation process took longer than he expected after the initial information he received from Crystal Palace, and the whole situation left the coach βa little annoyed.β That'll all be forgotten if Richards is fit enough to play this month, the defender said.
βIt took about as long as I expected, honestly,β Richards said of the rehab. βInitial diagnosis was day-to-day, but for me, I was aiming for two, three weeks. I think we're on schedule.β
Richards missed the Americans' two friendly matches over the past two weeks, but he returned to full practice with his teammates this week in Irvine. He isn't worried about getting back into match form for the group stage.
"I think you all have seen the intensity of our practices β theyβre not light,β Richards said. βI feel good. No reaction to it.β
Pochettino won't reveal his starting lineup until game day, but a healthy Richards seems quite likely to start on the back line alongside captain Tim Ream and Alex Freeman. His replacements for the Americans' recent matches with Senegal and Germany made enough mistakes to cement Richards' importance to the U.S. hopes of making any splash at home over the next few weeks.
Richards is even more motivated for this tournament because he missed consideration for the U.S. team at the 2022 World Cup team in Qatar because of a persistent hamstring injury. Now 26 years old, Richards is eager to add World Cup experience to his impressive play in the Premier League β but his ankle injury gave him a fright.
βI was fearing the worst,β he said. βOnce I got the diagnosis, I was like, βAll right, how do I get ready for the game against Paraguay?β That's what I've been doing 24 hours a day. Recovery. Whatever it takes to be available for the first game.β
Richards hasn't been told by Pochettino whether he'll be in the lineup, but the defender made it clear he's ready to go.
βI wouldnβt put myself in this position if I didnβt think that I could do everything 100%,β Richards said. βPart of playing this sport is youβre going to have some pain at some point, and Iβm totally OK with that as long as functionally Iβm good.β
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The Mystics big three of Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron, and Kiki Iriafen are amongst the league leaders in the WNBAβs newest stat, gravity.
The league rolled out the stat through its Inside the Game feature, powered by Amazon Web Services. Gravity measures how much the defense shifts and how the player changes the game each time they touch the basketball. A player who commands gravity pulls defenders towards them above expected. Measuring how much attention they draw compared to what the spacing on the floor predicts.
When you think about gravity, the first player that comes to mind is someone like Stephen Curry. But the NBA does not have an official stat in its database. The W is being innovative with how they track data using AI technology. The Mystics are learning to adjust their game plan around this new technology as well.Β
Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen are already two players who defenses are scheming against, which is quite the accomplishment. Both of them are second-year players at the young age of 22. They became All-Stars as rookies last season. The league is being put on notice of how good they are.Β
Citron led the league in 3-point percentage last season at 44.5%. That type of shooting will definitely command plenty of attention from defenses. With her poise under pressure at such a young age, Citron will only get better, and defenses will have to adjust to stop her. She is currently first in the gravity stat.Β
Iriafen was amongst the top six in the league in multiple rebounding categories. Last season, she was fourth in rebounds per game and third in total rebounds. This all contributed to her being fifth in double-doubles. Iriafen is also a player who attacks the rim constantly in the paint. Her play style warrants a lot of defensive attention.
Shakira Austin has improved in every aspect of her game. She is in the running for the Most Improved Player of the Year award. With her putting up career-highs across the board, she is demanding more attention. Austin is embracing her leadership role with this young team, and that comes with the responsibility of the teamβs game-planning to stop her. She is amongst the leaders in gravity as well.
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Mystics Head Coach Johnson talked more about how their game plan has changed to compensate for the added attention.Β For a rebuilding team that has exceeded expectations, having three players rank among the league leaders in gravity is another sign that the Mysticsβ young core is ahead of schedule.
Austin, Citron, and Iriafen are not only producing statistically, but they are also forcing opponents to adjust their game plans every night. As defenses continue to key in on Washingtonβs emerging stars, the challenge will be finding ways to capitalize on that attention. If the Mystics can do that consistently, their rising trio will continue to be one of the most difficult groups in the WNBA to defend and a major reason for the franchiseβs bright future.
The post Austin, Citron, Iriafen, All Amongst the WNBAβs Newest Stat appeared first on The Lead.

Getaway games can never just be normal, can they?
Carlos RodΓ³nβs second pitch of the game was hit out of the park, Angel MartΓnez played right field like he was doing shots in between innings, Trent Grisham had one of the most consequential ABS challenges of the year, this game had a bit of everything. Despite all the chaos, the Yankees got exactly what they needed β a sweep of the Cleveland Guardians, and it wasnβt some one-run affair this time.
Pour one out for the Yankee starter with that opening home run, but the Yankees did well to get right back in the game. A pair of leadoff singles had them in business early, just in time for Jazz Chisholm Jr. to crack another big hit, not waiting for the eighth inning this time:
That hit helped push Jazz officially over 100 wRC+ on the season, and the keystoner is warming up with the weather. The Yankees benefitted from a Guardians error one batter later, with Chisholm coming home to make it 3-1.
RodΓ³n had kind of a funky day, up and down almost along with the inning count. First inning wasnβt very good, with the aforementioned leadoff home run, a walk and soft single allowed. A clean second inning followed and a clean third would have to if Anthony Volpe was a major-league-caliber shortstop, but I am becoming increasingly convinced he is not:
Would have been tough to get him at first, but Volpe rushes the throw way too much and it gets away. pic.twitter.com/z1DBIThwQ2
β Brendan Kuty π§ββοΈ (@BrendanKutyNJ) June 10, 2026
Carlos was able to work around what was officially scored a single and error, sparing Volpe any more venom than he rightfully received for the misplay. The fourth inning was once again trouble for the southpaw though, as he issued two leadoff walks and Austin Hedges made him pay with a double that plated one of those runners, and a followup sac fly tied the game at three. And then Good RodΓ³n was back, icing the Guardians through the fifth and sixth, finishing a full frame deeper than I thought he would based on his pitch count in the fourth.
Critical was that perfect sixth inning, a shutdown affair as the Yankees picked the top half to be their breakout frame, kicked off by Trent Grishamβs keen eye:
We donβt get WPA for turnovers, but by that metric this has to be one of the bigger swings of the season. Grisham going down would have left the Guardians two out, nobody on, in a tie ball game. Fallacy of the predetermined outcome and all, but JosΓ© Caballeroβs subsequent fly ball would have ended the inning instead of giving the Yankees the lead β although Grisham does deserve additional credit for one heck of a slide:
From there the club had themselves a nice little two-out rally, with Volpe and Paul Goldschmidt tacking runs on in the tack-on portion of the game:
We got that big inning from Carlos, and the Yankees added two more runs in the seventh to push the lead to five. Brent Headrick and Ryan Yarbrough teamed up after RodΓ³nβs six innings, and while Yar did allow a run to cross in the ninth, a pair of nifty defensive plays from the left side of the infield was enough to seal the game, series, and sweep.
The Yankees did what they had to to keep pace with the Rays, who finished off their own sweep of the Red Sox at the Trop. Thereβs truly no salve like the AL Central, and now the team will enjoy an off day in June in Toronto, which is a pretty good deal for anyone. Ryan Weathers is expected to get the ball against the Yanksβ now-familiar nemesis Trey Yesavage on Friday night to kick off a three-game series with the Blue Jays, so weβll see you all for the 7:07pm first pitch.

In a statement, BarΓ§a revealed that it has submitted the full dossier to UEFA.
Although it has already been confirmed that the 2026-2027 Champions League final will be held at the Metropolitano, there is no desire to wait too long before Spain once again hosts an event of this magnitude.
BarΓ§a confirmed in a statement that it has submitted the documentation to UEFA to bid to host the 2029 Champions League final.
It would be at a Camp Nou that by then would already hold more than 100,000 spectators, and it would mean hosting a Champions League final again 30 years later.
Now the ball is in UEFAβs court, as it will have to begin its deliberations and start evaluating other bids.
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Starting June 15, Seattle will be on the international stage as the city hosts six FIFA World Cup matches this month and next.
All Seattle games will be played at Seattle Stadium (temporarily renamed from Lumen Field for the matchups).
The following games will be played on the Seattle stage:
Tickets to see these matches in person start at $650 and can get up into the thousands.
You can still watch the matches at local bars, event spaces and other community areas.
The Armory at Seattle Center | The Armory will serve as an βall-day fan experience featuring large-screen match viewing through the tournament, food and beverage offerings, Global Marketplace vendors, family activities,β and more. You can see their schedule here.
The Mural Stage Amphitheatre at Seattle Center will also have watch parties with outdoor viewing, DJs and entertainment, a beer garden and more. See that schedule here.
Seattle Soccer House at Pacific Place (600 Pine St) | Fans can watch matches on a four-level screen for an immersive viewing experience. Local food partners, signature cocktails, local beer and wine are available for a sip-and-stroll experience. There will be prizes, games, giveaways and autograph opportunities. KIRO 7 will also be broadcasting live on select days. Learn more here.
Seattle Waterfront - Pier 62| There will be a series of free watch parties at Waterfront Park at Pier 62. There will be food, drinks and βimmersive pop-up experiences.β Each event is free and open to all, though entry will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more here.
Flatstick Pub - Various locations| The indoor mini-golf and taproom chain will be offering watch-parties and pre- and post-game events. The locations will open early for early-morning matches. They have locations in Redmond, Kirkland, South Lake Union in Seattle, and Pioneer Square in Seattle. The Pioneer Square location is near Seattle Stadium.
Locations coming soon.
Puyallup Tribe | The Puyallup Tribe of Indians will be hosting viewing parties, a parade and a World Cup Powwow. The viewing parties will take place on various dates throughout the tournament, and the Powwow will take place from June 19-21 at 3001 Puyalupabsh St. in Tacoma. See dates here. The parade kicks off on June 12 at Portland Ave in Tacoma. Expect road closures until 11 p.m.
Olympia Waterfront (701 Columbia Street NW, Olympia) | Fans from across the region can gather at Port Plaza for live match screenings, local vendors and activities for all ages. Tickets are required. General admission is $10 and kids 12 and under are free. Learn more here.
This list covers watch parties for just the games that are being hosted in Seattle.
Other watch parties may be held in the area for different matches.
You can also likely go to any sports bar or bar with a television to catch the other matches. The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 with Mexico vs South Africa and South Korea vs Czechia matches. Check with your bar beforehand to see if theyβre carrying the game.
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The Cleveland Browns made a blockbuster trade for Deshaun Watson a few years ago, and it's gone horribly wrong. He tore his Achilles tendon in 2024, missed the remainder of the season and then missed all of 2025 due to another Achilles injury.
Now, heading into 2026, Watson is in a quarterback competition with Shedeur Sanders, with both QBs vying for the starting job in Todd Monken's offense.
For the first time since that 2024 Achilles injury, Watson spoke to Leah Doherty of Cleveland 19 News, among other reporters, on Wednesday after mandatory minicamp.
"I'm great mentally," he revealed amid a lengthy update on his status coming into 2026.
"I'm great mentally," Watson said. "I'm in a great space. My home is good, my wife is doing a heck of a job,Β just working each and every day mentally to just stay on top of what we need to stay on top of. So I appreciate her, I appreciate the staff and the organization for always having my back... Yeah, I'm in a good space, enjoying myself out here, enjoying my teammates, new coaching staff. So, I'm in a great space."
βIβm great mentally.β#Browns QB Deshaun Watson on how heβs feeling headed into the final year of his contract pic.twitter.com/FxEcjAyVt7
β Leah Doherty (@LeahDohertyTV) June 10, 2026
It's been nearly two years since Watson spoke to reporters, as his 2024 injury that cut his season short was the last time he revealed his thoughts on his status on the team.
These first comments paint a picture of how things are going and where his headspace is heading into 2026.
MORE:Β Taylen Green has a much higher ceiling for Browns than Shedeur Sanders
He's grateful for the support of the Browns and his wife, and is also enjoying being back on the field and working with his new teammates and the new coaching staff.
Watson is getting the chance to throw to a new cast of receivers this year, with Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion joining the new-look offense.
Since Watson missed all of 2025, this year is his first chance to throw to Harold Fannin Jr. and have both Dylan Sampson and Quinshon Judkins in the backfield.
Watson's comments make it clear he's grateful to be back on the field for the Browns, and that he's in a great spot mentally heading into the 2026 NFL season.

The Las Vegas Aces were not invited to the White House after their 2025 WNBA championship, according to a new report.
A team spokesperson told USA Today that the WNBA champs were not extended an invitation by President Donald Trump after they won the title in October.
The outlet said the team considered celebrating the championship with a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, but due to scheduling conflicts, the Aces will be unable to make that idea work while they're in the capital playing the Mystics next month.

Trump has not yet hosted any championship WNBA or NBA teams in his presidency.
The White House did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
In 2022, the Aces visited with former Vice President Kamala Harris after winning their championship. Former President Joe Biden was on vacation at the time, according to USA Today.
In 2023, Biden failed to acknowledge the Aces when he tweeted a message celebrating the Las Vegas Golden Knights' championship, calling it "the first major professional franchise in such a proud American city."
Aces star A'ja Wilson quickly called him out, writing, "Twitter not letting me quote tweet potus tweet but β¦BFFR."
The abbreviation "BFFR" is most commonly used to mean "be f---ing for real," on social media.
"When is our White House visit cause...," she added.
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Biden previously hosted the Seattle Storm in 2021, according to the outlet. No NBA or WNBA teams visited the White House before that since former President Barack Obama hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
Obama also celebrated a WNBA title in 2022 with champions the Chicago Sky in a private meeting arranged by the team's owners, per USA Today. The former president and his wife Michelle Obama also reportedly hosted dinners with the New York Liberty after their 2024 title.
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CLEVELAND (AP) β Jazz Chisolm Jr. drove in three runs, Carlos RodΓ³n shook off a leadoff homer to pitch six solid innings and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep over Cleveland by beating the Guardians 8-4 on Wednesday.
JosΓ© Caballero had two RBIs as the Yankees stopped Cleveland's streak of not being swept at 31 consecutive series, ending the longest current stretch in the AL. The Guardians hadn't been swept since losing three to Texas in August 2025.
Chisolm, who homered in the eighth inning of Tuesday's win after some Cleveland fans taunted him with βover-rated!β chants, tripled in two runs in the first off rookie Parker Messick (6-3).
New York improved to 11-4 since May 24 and swept the Guardians at Progressive Field for the first time since 2007.
Cleveland has dropped six of seven.
RodΓ³n (2-2) gave up a homer to Angel Martinez on his second pitch before settling in. The left-hander allowed four hits while improving to 11-5 in his career vs. Cleveland. It was only his sixth start since undergoing offseason elbow surgery.
The Yankees broke a 3-all tie with three runs in the sixth to chase Messick.
Trent Grisham tripled with one out after successfully challenging a called third strike. Caballero followed with a foul fly to left and Grisham scored ahead of David Fry's off-target throw home with an evasive headfirst slide.
Chisolm's two-run triple highlighted a three-run second when the Yankees capitalized on two Guardians errors.
With a runner at first, Messick fielded Caballero's bunt but threw wildly past first. Chisolm followed with a liner off the base of the wall in right before scoring when second baseman Travis Bazzana botched a grounder.
Yankees: Stay on road, open three-game series in Toronto with RHP Ryan Weathers (2-4, 3.86 ERA) starting Friday.
Guardians: RHP Tanner Bibee (1-7) starts Friday's opener of a three-game home series against Detroit.
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A.J. Brown Left Sign At Facility Saying He's 'The Best' Player In Eagles History originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
A.J. Brown's tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles will be defined by rampant success and constant controversy.Β
Although Brown deactivated his social media accounts a day before the trade was officially announced, he did not leave town quietly.Β
A new report from Mike Garafolo said that the three-time All-Pro wide receiver left an unambiguous note at the Eagles facilities after being traded.Β
"The best to ever play here. Always open," the note read.Β
Garafolo: AJ Brown stopped by Eagles facility to say goodbye and signed his picture on the wall with:
β Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) June 9, 2026
"The best to ever play here. Always open." pic.twitter.com/VhkkCpuy6m
This was perhaps Brown's last dig at quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Eagles coaching staff. The main gripe in his final season with Philadelphia was the stagnant passing offense.Β
Brown posted his lowest yardage total in his four years with Philadelphia, and he blamed it on the, at times admittedly awful, play calling of first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.Β
Maybe his latest display of ego is enough to comfort Philadelphia fans who think the team may not have made the right choice in letting Brown walk.Β
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Stefon Diggs gets bad news on potential reunion with Patriots from Mike Vrabel originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New England Patriotsβ blockbuster June. 1 trade for A.J. Brown raised one primary question: how does the organization feel about a reunion with Stefon Diggs?
Of course, priority No. 1 was ensuring Brown joined the organization, which ultimately occurred at the perfect time. Moving forward, many will speculate about the chances of the Patriots pairing Brown with Diggs in 2026-27.
According to head coach Mike Vrabel, the odds arenβt in Diggs' favor.
βI think we (are) probably at the number that we would need right now,β Vrabel said Wednesday. βI wouldnβt say anything is off the table. We would want to add anybody that could help us. Iβm not going to give a percentage on it, but I think weβre happy with where weβre at right now with the numbers and the people in the receiversβ room.β
βI appreciate Stefon as a person and as a player and what he did for us last year β Iβll value that. Helped us win football games. Helped us get to where we got. But right now, I donβt think thatβs something that I think weβre exploring. But I would never say no.β
Vrabelβs feelings regarding Diggs spending another campaign with the Patriots arenβt overly surprising. On May. 28, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reported that if New England hit the jackpot with Brown, it would be unlikely for them to bolster their receiving room further by signing Diggs.Β
Diggs finished his first and only season with the Patriots with 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns, helping New England return to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2019 (toward the end of the Tom Brady era).Β
If Vrabel and the Patriots truly feel confident with their current receiving core (Brown, Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, and Mack Hollins), it wouldnβt be logical for them to pursue Diggs on the free agent market.
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By now, everybody knows of the ridiculousness that San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama does on a nightly basis. Standing at 7-foot-4, Wembanyama does nearly everything on the floor as he can shoot it, put the ball on the floor and get to the basket, be dominant in the paint, and is an elite rim protector.
In just his third NBA season, Wembanyama has the Spurs in the finals as they currently trail the New York Knicks 2-1 after earning a Game 3 win on the road on Monday night. He had 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three blocks in the effort as the Knicks had no answer for him.
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe faced Wembanyama twice in his rookie season and was in awe of what he saw as he told HoopsHype in a Q & A session:
Yeah, he's insane. Obviously, there's never been anyone around that's obviously as skilled as him at that height, so, yeah. I've seen him in person. I just think when you see somebody like that like in the court, what is this? Yeah, man. He's not real. I don't think he's real. [Laughs]
Edgecombe will be looking to help the Sixers get to their first finals since 2001 in his upcoming second season. He had a terrific maiden season in the league and the challenge now is to build off that. Just as Wembanyama has for the Spurs, there will be growing pains, but Edgecombe is up for the challenge.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Young Sixers guard gives assessment of Spurs star Victor Wembanyama

Fulham will need to redirect their managerial search following the shock news that Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is set to take a break from management. The 40-year-old, who recently guided the Tractor Boys back to the Premier League by finishing second in the Championship, was the clear first choice for the Craven Cottage board to succeed Marco Silva, who has departed for Benfica. Rather than making an anticipated move to West London, McKenna has chosen to step away from football management entirely to dedicate time to his family, leaving Fulham at a crossroads. The development is a significant strategic setback for Fulham. After Silvaβs successful five-year tenure, the Fulham hierarchy, led by Shahid and Tony Khan, had identified McKenna as the ideal candidate to lead the Cottagers into the next era.
McKennaβs progressive, high-intensity style and track record made him the frontrunner to take the reins at Fulham, who were weighing up whether to pay the Β£8 million release clause in his Ipswich contract to secure a deal without any hitches. Following McKennaβs stunning decision, Fulham must quickly pivot to alternative candidates on their managerial shortlist to avoid a prolonged period of uncertainty. While unattached former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim and Brentfordβs Thomas Frank remain highly regarded by the board, the sudden unavailability of their βtop targetβ leaves the club facing a high-stakes search. With the transfer window gaining momentum and key squad decisions to be made, Fulham must act swiftly to find a manager capable of replicating Silvaβs stab

Andoni Iraola has a lot to work out after becoming Liverpool's new head coach.
The Spaniard may have done a more than impressive job as Bournemouth's manager but, with the size difference of both teams taken into consideration, there's going to be a lot for him to try and figure out with Richard Hughes.
After the performances that Liverpool's first-team squad put in over the last couple of months, it's clear that some new faces are going to be needed.
There are several players who have already made their way onto the Reds' shortlist and now, the club have just been given some excellent news about one of their potential targets.
Abde Ezzalzouli is almost certainly an attacker that most Liverpool fans won't have heard of.
However, the Morocco international has been setting La Liga alight this term with his dazzling performances which have piqued the interest of the Reds.
He's helped lead Real Betis to a fifth-placed finish and was expected to be a major part of Morocco's plans at the World Cup.
However, a fresh update from journalist Hanif Ben Berkane has nipped that in the bud after the latest update he shared.
"Initial examinations of Abde Ezzalzouli indicate a sprain of the internal knee ligament," he wrote via his personal X account.
"He is likely to be OUT for the World Cup. Further examinations will take place, but he should miss 3-4 weeks of competition.
"A huge blow for Morocco."
Even though nobody would ever wish injuries on a player, for Liverpool, it could actually be a good thing.
Ezzalzouli's performances in AFCON were fairly impressive with his contribution helping Morocco become the Champions.
The attacker is only 24 years old and, even though he's only been used as a left-winger this term, he has been used as a striker and a right-winger in the past.
He's scored 15 goals and assisted his teammates on 13 occasions which proves how good he actually is.
And, if he ended up having an impressive performance in the World Cup, his price could've been boosted up massively.
But, since he may not be able to feature, Betis will have to base their valuation on his performances across the season rather than the World Cup.
Of course, a transfer could still end up costing Iraola and Hughes around β¬60 million but it won't get any higher than that now he's out.
And, with several members of their squad, such as Mohamed Salah being moved on, β¬60 million doesn't feel all that expensive, especially since he's only going to get better.

Reports in Italy claim that Bolognaβs Jhon Lucumi is among the defenders that AFC Bournemouth could look to sign following the departure of Marcos Senesi, whose move to Tottenham Hotspur was officially announced on Wednesday.
Senesi, who had been linked with a move to Juventus earlier this season, has left Bournemouth after four seasons and has joined Tottenham Hotspure on a free transfer, which leaves the Cherries looking at potential centre-back signings this summer.
According to reports from Nicolo Schira, Bournemouth have shown an interest in picking up Colombia international Lucumi, who will turn 28 towards the end of this month.
Lucumi has a release clause in his contract worth β¬28m, and it is believed that this clause will expire on July 10.
BOLOGNA, ITALY β MARCH 12: Robinio Vaz of AS Roma is challenged by Jhon Lucumi of Bologna during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Bologna FC 1909 and AS Roma at Stadio Renato DallβAra on March 12, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Sunderland had also attempted to bring Lucumi to the Premier League during the previous summer transfer window, offering an initial fee of β¬25m before raising their bid to β¬28m plus a 10% sell-on clause, but as the defenderβs release clause had expired by that point, Bologna were under no obligation to accept and the player ended up staying at the DallβAra for 2026-27.
Lucumi has made 123 appearances in Serie A since joining Bologna from Genk in 2022, including 29 in the most recent campaign.

Morgan Rogers has reached the point every fast-rising footballer eventually encounters. The performances sharpen, the profile grows, the transfer market starts circling and suddenly every touch, every interview, every England appearance carries a little extra meaning.
Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring the Aston Villa midfielder, with any potential deal expected to require a fee close to Β£100million. For Aston Villa, that number reflects both Rogersβ importance and the wider financial pressures that could shape their summer.
Rogers, 23, has been linked with Arsenal ahead of a summer in which his stock could rise further. He will be part of Englandβs World Cup squad, giving him a six week platform to show why so many clubs are paying attention.
Yet the Aston Villa star has made it clear that speculation will not dominate his thinking.
He told the Rest is Football podcast: βI think the first time it ever happened it was.
βYouβre in an uncomfortable spot of not realising that people have so much interest in you and youβre not quite realising that.
βBut as you get older and gain experience along the way, you know that comes with it and 95 per cent of it is just noise.
βYou hear it, course you do. You canβt help not [hearing it]. You know itβs there but youβve got to use it in a positive way.
βYou just try and get on with your game and just focus.β
That is a mature answer from a player still at an early stage of his senior international journey. It also speaks to why Arsenal would admire him. Rogers carries the ball with confidence, operates between the lines and has developed into a player who can influence games without needing everything built around him.
Aston Villaβs stance matters. Rogers is not a fringe asset, he has become one of their most valuable players. If a club wants him, it must pay accordingly.
Arsenalβs interest makes sense from a squad building perspective. Mikel Artetaβs side have often looked for players who can operate in several attacking midfield zones, receive under pressure and add physical drive. Rogers fits that profile neatly.
For Villa, selling him would carry footballing risk, even if the money helped ease financial strain.
Thomas Tuchelβs trust has accelerated the conversation. Rogers has featured in 12 of Englandβs 13 matches under the German, placing him firmly in the national team picture.
There is also the question of Jude Bellingham. Tuchel has suggested Bellingham is not guaranteed to start, with Rogers now a serious contender for the No10 role.
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Rogers, though, does not see it as a rivalry.
βI think we can definitely play together,β he said.
βIβd love to play together. I want to play with Englandβs best players.
βHeβs right at the front of that and someone that Iβve always wanted to play with from a very young age, and thatβs no different now.β
For Morgan Rogers, Arsenal interest may be flattering, Aston Villaβs valuation may be significant and Englandβs World Cup stage may be transformative. His challenge now is simple, keep performing while everyone else talks
Jeremy Lin: I was crushed when the Knicks didn't match and I still remember that very vividly cuz in my mind. I'm like, everything leading up to it is a three-day period, but everything even before the three-day period, I was like, there's no way they match. There's no way they match. And that three-day period felt like three months, Pablo. It was like the longest three days of my life. And my agent is just telling me like, "Be prepared that they won't match." And I'm like, "There's no way. There's no way. I got to go back to New York." But I wasn't able to when everything started. They could have offered me three years, nine millions, but there wasn't even that offer on the table. And when the Rockets offer came in, the first question I asked my agent is, "Are the Knicks going to match this?" He's like, "I don't know." And I was like, "Can you go back to the Rockets and tell them we won't accept this offer? We only want a lower offer." I tried to take less. I was like I was trying to sabotage the Rockets offer. I don't like this poison pill. Like, bring it down.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Jeremy Lin: I was crushed when the Knicks didn't match the Rockets' offer
Pablo Torre: The contract was designed to be hard to match. Because that's what the Rocket's strategy was. Jeremy Lin: Yeah. And I remember it come I remember it vividly as I was I finished this lift, an hour and a half lift, and I and I run out outside. I I call my agent back and I'm like, "Okay, the offer came through." Like, "No, we have to we have to get a a less lucrative offer cuz I got to go back to New York." And then finally I'm like, "Can we just not accept their offer?" And he's like, "No, we can't not accept their offer because the Knicks refuse to give us any offer. You have zero offers on the table. You have one option right now. There is no there is no alternative. You have one offer and you have to accept it and leave it to the Knicks to match or not." And that's how badly I wanted to go back. And so obviously for me it was it was kind of difficult just to see like people thought I willingly left the Knicks or I want did it for the money or whatever. And I'm just like, man, I would have played for significantly less if that meant staying with the with Knicks. Like significantly less! Because my heart was always here.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: The contract was designed to be hard to match. Because β¦
Jeremy Lin on Linsanity: It was just a shadow that I couldn't outrun. And I think how I used to see it was look, I'm competitive. I'm ambitious. So if you're talking about what happened in 2012, that means I haven't done my job as a player. Because in 2013, I should be surpassing what I did in 2012. In 2015, I should be surpassing what I did in 2013. There should be new memories. There should be new stories, new chapters, a a new legacy. And the truth is, you cannot top Linsanity. Like I was the number one most searched person on Google. I was the most popular person on the planet. How do you top that? You cannot top that. And so for me, even if I went on, I was, let's say I was a starter, an all-star, and I won a championship on another team, it does not top Linsanity.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Jeremy Lin on Linsanity: I was the number one most searched person on Google
Draymond Green: My biggest draft miss⦠I would say⦠My biggest miss, I'll take it as a miss because it didn't work. But I still think this guy has the potential to become a star in this league. I was super on the train of draft Jonathan Kuminga. I still don't think it's a miss, because number one, watch what he did in his playoffs off of two months with a with an organization and to have the playoffs he had. I think that's the start of something. Number two, that's my little brother and the relationship is tight. And so, if nothing else, I'm appreciative and that means the world to me. But number three, it just didn't work in Golden State.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Draymond Green: I still think Jonathan Kuminga can become an NBA star
Alonzo Mourning: Many people are biased because they love the way the game was played back then, but change is good. People need to embrace change. Change is good, and I think one of the biggest catalysts of that change has been Stephen Curry. I think he really revolutionized the game of basketball for us, stretching the court, really opening up the court, and so many teams kind of follow suit with those Golden State Warriors teams. And how well they played in such a long period of time and like I said, Steph Curry was pretty much the catalyst.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Alonzo Mourning: Stephen Curry revolutionized the game of basketball
Steve Novak: Honestly, I'll say this. Jeremy and Linsanity happened when Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire were hurt. And so there was a lot of messaging from different guys in the locker room and people around the team that said one thing and guys that said the other. I can only speak for myself. Melo was a great teammate. I loved playing with him. I have no confirmed and I mean this I didn't experience and I have no confirmed from Melo or from Jeremy that Melo in any way did anything to get rid of Jeremy or to stop Linsanity or to hurt him. And I know based on what I've spoken privately with Jeremy about his conversation with Melo went really well and then Jeremy said you know we talked about a bunch of stuff and very open about what I heard what he said I heard this kind of stuff and I think it's in a really good place.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Steve Novak says Carmelo Anthony did nothing to end Linsanity or push Jeremy Lin out of New York
Danny Green: I am a big Austin Reaves guy. I think he's very special and in today's market, he's definitely worthy of a max, right? So I know it's tough when you're trying to build a championship team. I think a lot of guys can learn from Jalen Brunson. And I don't expect anybody to take a haircut, but like and maybe in another place he could. I know this taxes in California a little steep, so it's hard to take a cut in California, but I mean I would love for him to stay with the Lakers and be with Luka Doncic. Itβd be fun to keep watching them grow together.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Danny Green: I would love for Austin Reaves to stay with the Lakers and be with Luka Doncic
Q. Have you heard from any of the Boston guys during the run here? And I know Derrick White kind of talked to you a little bit about what to expect in San Antonio and making that decision. Like what has it been like to have a guy like that in your corner as you've made this transition? And have you heard from anybody else through this run here? Luke Kornet: Yeah, I heard from guys, I've been in touch with them. There's a group of us that are still like kind of texting throughout the year and whatever. As for Derrick, there's been radio silence. You know the type of guy he is where he's one to foster and hold a grudge, so you kind of want to let that kind of just simmer and then give it the space. And unfortunately you have to play them twice a year, so you see them then, but I mean, there's a hostile act that happened when we played them last, so I don't know if we're exactly on speaking terms.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Luke Kornet on Derrick White: I donβt know if weβre exactly on speaking terms
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: I think he for sure comes back next year. And I mean, β¦
Carmelo Anthony on LeBron James: I just think he's going to go through this process and allow himself to just take all of this in and and and just sit back and reflect on everything where he's at, his family, where he's trying to go, what he's trying to accomplish. I honestly don't know if he knows at this moment, which is a which is a good thing, because that goes to show that, at this age and state and his career in the game, he's still committed to being great. He's still committed to bringing something to this game and enhancing this game and pushing this game forward.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: I just think he's going to go through this process and β¦
Anthony Slater: Warriors are working out Michigan wing Yaxel Lendeborg tomorrow at Chase Center. Older prospect, bigger wing who is a theoretical plug-and-play option. He is a real option for them at #11. A few other lottery prospects expected in SF next week.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Warriors are working out Michigan wing Yaxel Lendeborg β¦
Changes are coming to the local Nuggets broadcast. Longtime Altitude TV play-by-play announcer Chris Marlowe and color analyst Scott Hastings will no longer call Nuggets games next season as Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, the parent company that owns the Nuggets, Avalanche and Altitude, plans to shake up its talent, four sources familiar with the decision told The Denver Post. Marlowe has been calling Nuggets games for Altitude since team owner Stan Kroenke launched the regional sports network in 2004. An Olympic gold medalist as part of the 1984 U.S. menβs volleyball team, he has also been the lead play-by-play guy for beach volleyball at seven Olympics, most recently for NBC in 2024. He was named Colorado Sportscaster of the Year in 2023.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Longtime Altitude TV play-by-play announcer Chris β¦

Pretty embarrassing series start to finish, especially on the heels of taking 2 out of 3 from this same team in the Bronx. Starting pitching was an absolute mess, furthered today by Messick giving up a career-high 5-runs against a Judge-less Yankees lineup. The bullpen was, again, an embarrassment. Festa came on in relief of Messick and gave up a run and Heuer gave up 2 runs only recording 2 outs
The game started well, at least, with Martinez hitting a leadoff homer.
Hot weather. Hot start!#GuardsBall | #VoteGuardspic.twitter.com/LUf281FyEf
β Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) June 10, 2026
The Yankees scored 3 runs in the 2nd, and the Guardians tied the game in the 4th.
Back and forth we go!#GuardsBall | #VoteGuardspic.twitter.com/DatEy0Dsil
β Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) June 10, 2026
From there on out it was all New York.
This last month-ish of mediocre baseball from the Guardians (paired with the White Sox seemingly being a team of destiny) is going to make the trade deadline much more difficult than it looked early on. This team has gaping holes in the rotation (whether itβs an abject lack of depth or an inability for the non-Gavin-and-Parker starters to establish themselves as the SP3), in the bullpen (even with a healthy Sabrowski), and in the lineup. Getting tossed around by a Yankees team β when you didnβt have to face their best starter or the best hitter on the planet β is an embarrassment. This team desperately needs another injection of youth into the 26-man roster, and I just donβt see how the front office can neglect the bullpen (with Aleman still waiting in the wings and an external addition absolutely necessary) and lineup (with Valera, Ralphy, Ingle, and Watson all raking in AAA) much longer.
The Guardians will host a hot Detroit team this weekend, with Skubal perhaps making his return at some point during that series. The White Sox now hold a share of first place in the division (with the chance to own it alone tonight) for the first time in 4 years.

Entering a contract year, Indianapolis Colts All-Pro offensive guard Quenton Nelson is solely focused on winning more football games this season, and is admittedly βall-ballβ right now.
Specifically, heβs rightfully deferring to his agent representation regarding any lucrative, ongoing contract negotiations with the only professional football team heβs ever played for (via The Athleticβs James Boyd):
Quenton Nelson, entering Year 9:
β James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 10, 2026
βMan, Iβm extremely blessed to be in the NFL and be playing for the #Colts. I donβt take it for granted, and I just want to win. Thatβs what it comes down to.β
Adds that heβll leave extension talks between his agent and the team: βIβm all ball.β pic.twitter.com/cU3M6uFRUM
Having turned 30-years-old this past March, the 6x NFL All-Pro and 8x NFL Pro Bowler now finds himself as the elder statesman of the Colts offensive line roomβespecially after fellow Indianapolis offensive line pillars such as Ryan Kelly and Braden Smith have since departed the organization in consecutive offseasons respectively.
In fact, Nelson quipped that heβs now become one of the βgrown ass menβ with the salt-and-pepper beards. Something that wasnβt the case when he entered the league back in 2018 as the 6th overall pick, when he actually revered the grizzled veterans at that time for their seemingly gray beards. (Adam Vinatieri immediately comes to mind from his timeline!).
With a $24.2 million cap hit in the last year of his current contract, Nelson is projected to command anywhere between $27.5 million to $29 million annually on his next contractand βset the offensive guard marketβ yet againβwhich he already did back in 2022 when he signed a 4-year, $80 million contract extension.
While Spotrac projects his current market value at $23.2 million per year, that seems low given the current frenzied market and inflation of modern NFL free agency. Rather, that number should be closer to $30 million per year, and the Colts may do well to lock up Nelson for the rest of his clearly Canton-bound career.

The U.S. Menβs National Team has been sweating over the injury status of Crystal Palace center back Chris Richards ever since he tore two ligaments in his left ankle during a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brentford.
Out of action since, including missing both of the USMNTβs recent FIFA World Cup warm-up games against Senegal and Germany, which they won 3-2 and lost 2-1 respectively, Richards was finally able to return to full training on Tuesday.
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino said afterward of Richards, via FOX Sports, βWe will see. Today is the first time with the team, and so itβs good to have nearly everyone ready to be selected for the game.β

One day on, and Richards finally addressed his status with reporters, providing a positive update on where he is in his recovery timeline and giving fans reason to feel optimistic about his potential participation in the weeks to come.
βIβm ready to go,β he said, as per The Athletic. βItβs the World Cup. I was going to make myself ready regardlessβ¦If thereβs any time to sacrifice yourself itβs now. I know Iβm able to play Friday but I donβt make those decisions.β
The USMNTβs tournament will commence on Friday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, when they take on Group D rivals Paraguay. In more good news, Richards was also defiant in his belief that should he play Friday, that would in no way hamper his ability to play in their second game against Australia a week later.
βIf Iβm able to start on Friday, itβs not going to put the rest of my tournament in jeopardy,β he said.
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Delving deeper into his rehabilitation, Richards explained, βIt took about as long as I expected, honestly. Initial diagnosis was day-to-day but, for me, I was aiming for 2-3 weeks. I think weβre on schedule.β
Richards also addressed the fact that this injury could have taken away yet another opportunity to play in a World Cup, just as it did four years ago when the tournament took place in Qatar, with the defender left behind dealing with a leg issue.
He admitted to having βfeared the worst,β adding, βOnce I got the diagnosis, I was like, alright, how do I get ready for the game against Paraguay? Thatβs what Iβve been doing 24-hours-a-day. Recovery, whatever it takes to be available for the first game.β
Thankfully for Richards, who is fresh off a UEFA Conference League-winning season with Palace, his determination appears to be paying off. Should all go to plan, heβll have the opportunity to get himself some valuable playing time against both Paraguay and Australia, with their final group game against TΓΌrkiye on June 25 back in Inglewood.
A spot in the Round of 32 would then follow, should they finish in the top two in Group D, or wind up as one of the eight best third-placed teams. A win there would represent the USMNTβs first World Cup knockout stage victory since 2002.
Tickets for a drastically downsized watch party outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the Knicks versus Spurs in the NBA Finals Wednesday evening were scooped up faster than an OG Anunoby drive to the hoop, leaving thousands of fans disappointed.
A post on 311.nyc.gov noting the city had approved the ticketed watch party, said it was open for registered guests.
βRegistration is now closed,β the notice read.
It was not immediately clear when registration opened or how quickly the meager 1,000 tickets were grabbed up.
City Hall sources said MSG filed a permit for a watch party on 33rd St. and Seventh Ave. outside the Worldβs Most Famous Arena that limited the number of guests from 500 to 999 people.
Previous watch parties outside the Garden during this historic Knicks playoff run have been mobbed by massive crowds of 6,000 to 7,000 people. The NYPD has previously described the crowds as βhugeβ and βvery rough.β This time, hoping to better control the crowd, it was decided to make the watch party a ticketed event and also screen all entrants.
Watch parties at the Brooklyn Bowl and the Wollman Rink in Central Park were also closed to submissions by Wednesday afternoon, although the MSG website has a long list of bars where one can see the game.
With the watch parties quickly filling up, Madison Square Garden ripped Police Commissioner Tisch and Mayor Mamdani as βNew York Cityβs biggest party poopersβ for planning a massive security perimeter around the arena for Game 4 of the Finals.
The city will have the same βfrozen zoneβ restrictions as it did during Game 3 on Monday when President Trump was in attendance β and was booed by fans.
MSG leadership cried foul after the street closures and cordons were extended to Wednesdayβs game, which the president is not expected to attend.
βWe have been told that the NYPD will once again implement the same βfrozen zoneβ restrictions for Game 4, which were supposedly to thwart any threats related to the Presidentβs attendance,β the Gardenβs statementΒ read.Β βWe now know these restrictions were never about the President β it was just a convenient excuse to restrict how and when Knicks fans celebrate.β
Although Mondayβs Game 3 watch party outside MSG was canceled,Β violence at an alternate viewing site at Bryant ParkΒ again left doubt as to whether the city would approve a Game 4 watch party at the Garden.
Up to five officers were injured late Monday at Bryant Park, some by thrown glass objects, according to the Police Benevolent Association, the NYPDβs largest union. Twenty-one people were taken into custody late Monday, including one at the Wollman Rink watch party in Central Park.
The mayhem came as the Knicks lost Game 3 to the Spurs, leaving the Knicks leading the series, 2-1.

Red Sox Newcomer Ends Power Drought With Best Game Of Career Vs. Rays originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox lost again on Wednesday, falling 7-5 and getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays. They've now lost five of their last six games and are a season-worstΒ 12 games below .500.
The Red Sox were stifled by Drew Rasmussen over seven scoreless innings before finally waking up against the Rays' bullpen, scoring five runs over the final two innings combined. It was too little, too late, however.
While the top of Boston's lineup struggled, the team did have a huge bright spot with Caleb Durbin in the seven hole. He went 3-for-4 with a pair of long solo homers, enjoying his first three-hit game with the Red Sox and the first multi-homer game of his career.
Caleb Durbin smokes a homer, his first off of a real pitcher this season. Since his swing adjustment, he has been on fire pic.twitter.com/GaIpohziEA
β Romanβs Reign (@RomansReign617) June 10, 2026
Those were also Durbin's first two homers off a pitcher this year, as his previous long ball came against a position player on April 25.
After a painfully slow start to the season, the 26-year-old third baseman has caught fire over the last two weeks. Over his lastΒ 12 games, he's hitting .341 with eight extra-base hits and nine RBI.Β
Durbin's given Boston a nice boost towards the bottom of its order and finally seems to have put his rough first two months behind him. His batting average is above .200 for the first time this season, and he'll try to build off his recent hot streak this weekend against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park.
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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel loves what heβs seen from rookie offensive tackle Caleb Lomu this offseason.
According to NBC Sports Bostonβs Phil Perry, Vrabel said at the teamβs mandatory minicamp on Wednesday that Lomu has impressed him with the way heβs been able to clean up areas of his game.
βLearns quickly. Usually doesnβt make the same mistake twice,β Vrabel said of Lomu.
The Patriots selected Lomu with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He excelled in his final year at Utah in 2025, allowing no sacks, as well as only eight total pressures on the season.
Lomu has been used at multiple positions in practices this spring. He's a versatile, swing offensive lineman capable of lining up at any spot. A left tackle at Utah, Lomu is in line to play behind Patriots starting left tackle Will Campbell next season, with the potential to also play behind starting right tackle Morgan Moses.
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FOXBOROUGH β During OTAs, the Patriots held a series of full-team drills pitting their offense against their defense.
Although players were going full speed, Tuesdayβs practice felt different.
The teamβs first day of minicamp showcased an intense environment that led to trash-talking between the offensive and defensive units.
The defense celebrated incomplete passes and short completions that came up shy of the end zone. When the offense scored, players on the sideline erupted, pointing out their success to their defensive teammates.
βItβs just another day and opportunity to get out there and get better,β Hunter Henry said. βThatβs what weβre trying to attack every single day. Just take it day by day, not get too far ahead, not look at the past too much, just focus on the present. Yeah, it was good because we got a lot of guys coming back and got some new guys kind of coming in the fold. Itβs always good to have kind of carryover, especially in the red zone.β
As Henry noted, Tuesdayβs focus was in the red zone.
Drake Maye was very efficient, completing 19-of-22 passes on the day. That included touchdown passes to running back Rhamondre Stevenson and Henry. The quarterback also had a nice connection with A.J. Brown, who caught two of three passes.
Here are the top takeaways from Day 1 of Patriots minicamp:
Christian Gonzalez returned to Patriots practice β kind of.
The Pro Bowl cornerback opted to skip OTAs as his agents are in the middle of contract negotiations with the team. Although he was on the practice field on Tuesday, it was noteworthy that Gonzalez didnβt take any meaningful reps during full-team drills.
After practice, Gonzalez spoke to the media and reiterated that he wanted to stay in New England.
βYeah, for sure. Of course I want to be here,β Gonzalez said. βIβve said this multiple times. Iβve been drafted here. I want to be rewarded as a Patriot, and I love this town. I love this city. So, yeah, of course I want to be here.β
Why did he skip OTAs?
βI mean, felt like I could get my work in,β Gonzalez said. βI was able to talk to the coaches, and we talked about it and got some work in.β
Gonzalez took part in the warmup and individual drills to start practice. However, he stood in the back of the end zone during 11-on-11 drills. He didnβt participate in the competitive portion of practice while other players who also skipped OTAs did. That included cornerback Carlton Davis.
The Patriots starting defense had Davis and backup Kindle Vildor at outside cornerback while Marcus Jones played the slot.
Gonzalez was asked if he was optimistic a deal would soon get done.
βI hope so,β he said. βI mean, Itβs between them two. I mean, both sides to get it done. And like I said, I want to be here, so thatβs what. Thatβs what Iβm gonna say.β
Does he want to reset the market at his position?
βThatβs another question that is between my agents and the Patriots and that team and what they value me at,β Gonzalez said.
Itβs hard not to notice A.J. Brown.
At 6-foot-1, 226 pounds, the Pro Bowler sticks out among his peers on the practice field. Then when the action starts, itβs easy to see why Brown has earned multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors.
On Tuesday, Mayeβs third pass went to his newest receiver. Thatβs when Brown jumped up and over backup cornerback Kindle Vildor to make a nice catch on a back shoulder fade.
βHe can do everything,β Gonzalez said of Brown. βHeβs got the size, heβs got the speed, heβs got the route running. β¦ Heβs very smart, and I mean, thatβs anything you want at a receiver. Excited that heβs here.β
Brown finished the practice with two catches on three targets. He received more reps on Tuesday than he did last week in OTAs, which marked his first practice with the Patriots. His teammates were excited that the team traded for the Pro Bowler.
βWeβre excited to kind of obviously add a piece like that,β Henry said. βI mean, a guy thatβs very established in this league, heβs made a lot of plays. Itβs really going to help this football team tremendously.β
Added Kayshon Boutte: βA.J., I mean, yβall see what I see. All the 50-50 balls are really 100-0 with him. Big body receiver can win any matchup on the field.β
Boutte returned to the practice field on Tuesday after he also skipped OTAs.
After the Patriots signed Romeo Doubs and traded for Brown, Boutte has been the subject of trade rumors. Many question how this receiver would fit in with the Patriots after the new additions.
On Tuesday, we received a sneak peek.
The first time the Patriots played three receivers, they lined up Brown on the left side of the offensive line with DeMario Douglas in the slot on the right side next to Boutte out wide. It was interesting to see Boutte play ahead of Doubs on the depth chart.
After practice, he said he hopes to remain in New England.
βI wouldnβt mind being here. I do want to be here, obviously,β Boutte said. βI mean, at the end of the day, I do want to be here. So whether thatβs X, Z, F, like just whatever I got to do, thatβs best for meβ¦ Thereβs only one football. Thereβs five of us, you know, but thatβs football.β
Boutte was the Patriotsβ main X-receiver a year ago. Thatβs also the position that Brown plays. As Boutte said above, heβs willing to play any receiver position on the field.
On Tuesday, Boutte didnβt catch a pass from Maye, but had one reception from Tommy DeVito.
βAll opportunities that do come to me, like I said, I got to make the best of them,β Boutte said.
Itβs a good thing the Patriots drafted Caleb Lomu.
Last week, right tackle Morgan Moses left practice with an unknown injury. On Tuesday, the veteran wasnβt at the first day of minicamp. That led to more opportunities for Lomu.
The Patriots first-round pick was the teamβs top right tackle on Tuesday. That is likely a sign of things to come as the team drafted Lomu to one day succeed Moses, who turned 35 this offseason.
Lomu, however, also showcased his versatility. The rookie also played left tackle at one point for the Patriotsβ second-team offense.
The Patriots also started Will Campbell (left tackle), Alijah Vera-Tucker (left guard), Jared Wilson (center) and Michael Onwenu (right guard). Vera-Tucker was replaced by veteran backup Ben Brown in the first 11-on-11 period. That also happened during OTAs.
One of the biggest mysteries in New England revolves around the Patriotsβ second-round pick, Gabe Jacas.
As of this week, the team has signed every draft pick other than Jacas, who was selected with the 55th pick. On Tuesday, Jacas was one of three players not at minicamp, joining Harold Landry and Moses.
Before practice, Mike Vrabel said all Patriots players who were under contract were at Gillette Stadium. Then, he noted that Jacas was not a part of the group here in Foxborough.
βHe had a procedure, and he is not under contract,β Vrabel said.
Itβs unknown why Jacas isnβt with the Patriots. However, Patriots outside linebackers coach Mike Smith did say the rookie is missing valuable time with the team.
βI mean, it would hurt anybody, unless youβre somebody like Harold thatβs probably played 10, 11, 12 years, thereβs not much that he hasnβt seen,β Smith said. βItβd be the same thing during the season if a guy missed a couple days in training camp here. But heβs a smart kid, and when he gets here, weβll get rolling.
βI kind of stay away from whateverβs going on with him right now and all that stuff. But if weβre going to be honest, it does (hurt) a little bit.β
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Formula 1 has agreed a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year's new rules.
Drivers have complained that the near 50-50 split between internal combustion and electrical power this year and need for energy management has diminished the challenge in qualifying.
Four-time champion Max Verstappen was so upset by the new engines he said he would quit F1 if changes were not made, but all other drivers were in agreement the issue needed to be addressed.
The engine suppliers have agreed to change the ratio to 60-40 in favour of the internal combustion engine by 2028 and will do so in two steps.
The compromise agreement comes after a month of talks in which Ferrari and Audi were leading a push to prevent the move to 60-40 being made in one step for 2027.
A statement from governing body the FIA said: "The proposed changes are intended to address issues related to energy management and fuel energy-flow characteristics and make qualifying more flat-out while not impacting the positive and exciting racing generated by the new regulations."
The agreed plan will see the split changed to 58-42 in 2027 before moving to 60-40 in 2028.
The changes will be made by increasing the fuel-flow to the internal combustion engine (ICE) by 5% in 2027 and 13% in 2028.
This will increase the power from the ICE from about 400kW (536bhp) this year to 420kW (563bhp) in 2027 and 450kW (603bhp) in 2028.
Power produced by the electrical part of the engine will be reduced from 350kW (470bhp) this year to 300kW (402bhp) from next year.
The maximum power available in overtake mode, which gives a driver within one second of a car in front the ability to recover and use an extra 0.5MJ of energy per lap will remain at 350kW.
But the maximum harvesting power of the electrical part of the engine will be increased from 350kW this year to 375kW in 2027 and 400kW in 2028.
This last move will allow teams to recover energy more quickly, reducing the amount of time spent doing so.
The biggest criticism of the new cars this year has been the engines were energy starved because it was too difficult to recover sufficient energy around a lap to meet the maximum allowance.
In the early races, this led to unusual behaviour, such as drivers lifting off the throttle and coasting on qualifying laps, as well as recovering energy while on full throttle.
This diminished the 'flat-out' nature of qualifying and led to bitter criticisms from some drivers.
Two-time champion Fernando Alonso has said fast corners have become the "charging station for the car" as a result of the new rules.
A first step to address the criticisms was made after the opening three races, when the maximum amount of energy that could be recovered on a lap was reduced, and the power of recovery when on full throttle was increased.
All the drivers have agreed this was a welcome change but only a small step in the right direction.
In addition to the rules agreement, the FIA has informed the power-unit manufacturers of the ranking of engine performance.
This is important because it opens the door to manufactures deemed to be more than 2% behind the most powerful engine to upgrade their engines this year and next.
The FIA has not published its verdict, but sources have said Red Bull have been found to have the most powerful engine.
Only the power of the internal combustion engine is measured. The effectiveness of the recovery and deployment of the electrical system is not taken into account.
Mercedes have been awarded one permissible upgrade this season and another next, while all other manufacturers - Ferrari, Audi and Honda - can make two in both this season and 2027.
Those permitted upgrades are also allowed to spend extra money under the engine budget cap, on a sliding scale depending on the performance deficit.
Honda was classed as the worst engine, as expected, but a source close to the FIA said they had been categorised in the bracket of 8-10% behind the most powerful.
That means they miss out on the extra chunk of funding that had been made available to any manufacturer classed as more than 10% behind, which was as much as $19m (Β£14m).

In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Chelsea are keeping a keen eye on Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo. It has been mentioned that the Blues are eyeing a β¬70m move to sign the Spain international this off-season.
The 28-year-old had a great campaign at the Catalan club after he put in a run of productive displays for them in the final third. Olmo registered eight goals and secured ten assists in 49 matches for Barcelona last season across all competitions.
The Spanish talent is currently among the best playmakers in La Liga. Therefore, it is no surprise that Chelsea are showing interest in recruiting him later this year.
His current deal at the Nou Camp will run out in the summer of 2030, which could make it tough for the Blues to sign him on the cheap this off-season.
PUEBLA, MEXICO β JUNE 08: Dani Olmo of Spain looks on during the international friendly match between Peru and Spain at Estadio CuauhtΓ©moc on June 08, 2026 in Puebla, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)
Olmo is a technically gifted footballer who can shoot the ball with power from long range. He has also got the vision to engineer some promising chances for his teammates on the offensive end of the field and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet.
The Spanish sensation can contribute by scoring and creating his fair share of goals up top. Olmo is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also operate as a left-winger or play as a striker down the middle if asked to do so. However, only time will tell whether he can maintain his good form in the Premier League if the Blues manage to bring him on board in this summer transfer window.
Olmo would undoubtedly enhance the quality of Chelsea boss Xabi Alonsoβs attack. He is more than capable of challenging for a regular starting spot at Stamford Bridge in the coming seasons.
At 28, Olmo is about to enter his prime, which makes him a decent choice for the West London giants to consider in this summer transfer window. The Spaniard could help the Blues compete for some major trophies in the future. However, Alonso has to give him some time to adjust to life in the Premier League before he can get the best out of the Spain international.

Jurrien Timber has spoken out after injuries ended his hopes of representing the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup, with the Arsenal defender expressing deep disappointment at the setback.
Timber has struggled with fitness issues in recent months, although he did return to action in the Champions League final, which was seen as an encouraging sign for Arsenal. Despite being named in the Netherlandsβ final World Cup squad, questions had been raised about his match readiness due to limited game time.
However, the defender has now been ruled out of the tournament after failing to recover from a fresh injury setback, with the Netherlands forced to make a change to their squad selection.
Missing a World Cup is a significant blow for any player, particularly one who had been looking to contribute on footballβs biggest international stage.
Timberβs situation highlights the emotional toll that injuries can have on professional footballers, particularly when major tournaments are approaching, and the timing of setbacks can be particularly cruel for international footballers.
He has remained publicly composed, yet the disappointment surrounding the missed opportunity is evident given the significance of the competition, especially when opportunities at major tournaments are so rare.
The defender addressed his situation directly, as quoted by The Sun:
βHeartbroken to miss the World Cup.β
βRepresenting my country on the biggest stage is something Iβve always dreamed of, and itβs difficult to accept that injury has taken that opportunity away from me.β
βWhile this isnβt the path I had hoped for, I trust that God has a plan greater than the one I can see right now.β
βWishing the boys all the best. Make the nation proud!β
His words reflect both disappointment and resilience as he prepares to support his teammates from afar despite his absence from the squad. It also underlines his determination to remain mentally strong during recovery.
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The brass at La Liga giants Real Madrid this week held discussions with incoming head coach JosΓ© Mourinho, regarding the signing of JoΕ‘ko Gvardiol.
This comes amid ongoing efforts to source reinforcements for the left side of the clubβs backline.
Florentino PΓ©rez and co. have of course already secured fresh blood at both right-back and centre-back for next season, courtesy of deals for Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima KonatΓ©.
The understanding is that Real Madrid are not done there, though, now eyeing further arrivals on the left.
With as much in mind, a meeting was held with the incoming JosΓ© Mourinho in Spainβs capital early this week, to talk through the options in the sights of Los Blancos.
And as alluded to above, underlined in red on this shortlist was the name of Manchester City standout JoΕ‘ko Gvardiol.
Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that:
βDuring meeting at Real Madrid with JosΓ© Mourinho defenders were discussed. JoΕ‘ko Gvardiol high on list. Manchester City offered him new deal with salary rise last week.β
It is now up to the Croatian international whether to sign fresh terms at The Etihad, or opt for a new adventure in La Liga.
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Christian Watson agreed to a lucrative contract extension with the Green Bay Packers ahead of the 2026 NFL season, signing a four-year, $110 million deal. The contract included a $31 million signing bonus, according to a report from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Watson is hoping to deliver on this price tag this coming NFL season. While speaking to reporters for the first time since signing his contract extension, the 27-year-old wide receiver outlined some personal stat goals for the Packersβ 2026 campaign.
βI try not to look into the number stuff too much,β Watson said on Tuesday, via Steve Megargee of the Associated Press. βI take it week by week. But if Iβm really searching and I want to set personal goals, I definitely want to have double-digit touchdowns and I want to have over 1,100 yards.β
Christian Watson on his expectations for this season:
β SleeperPackers (@SleeperPackers) June 9, 2026
βIβm definitely trying to eclipse that 1,000β¦ I want to have double digit touchdowns and I want to have over 1,100 yardsβ pic.twitter.com/MNvvfvUXbD
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These are lofty goals for Watson, whoβs never surpassed more than 620 yards or seven touchdowns in a single season. The talented pass catcher appeared in just 48 games for the Packers through his first four NFL seasons, dealing with a variety of injury issues.

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Watson suffered an ACL tear during the final game of the Packersβ regular-season schedule in 2024, causing him to miss the first six games of the 2025 season. Through ten games this past season, he reeled in 35 catches for 611 yards and six touchdowns.
βHe embodies what we want to be about. I think heβs a team-first kind of guy,β Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said of Watson, via the teamβs official website. βNever once over the course of four years have I ever heard him complain about not getting the ball. He does all the little things the right way. He handles himself the right way.β
You may not realize it, but Maryland is about to enter its 13th season in the Big Ten. Unfortunately for the Terrapins, that could be an unlucky number as Maryland looks to return to postseason bowl play after back-to-back losing seasons. Maryland avoided making any major changes in leadership with the program after the 2025 season, with the hope that some young players continue to develop and improve the team's overall chances to compete consistently.
Here is a quick look at the Maryland Terrapins heading into the 2026 season.
Maryland's 2025 season followed some similar trends seen in previous seasons, specifically getting off to a solid start in September before falling off in a hurry. Maryland opened the 2025 season with a 4-0 record, highlighted by wins over Wisconsin and Florida Atlantic, but the Terrapins ended the year on an eight-game losing streak. Maryland's first two losses in that streak came by a combined seven points, but the wheels fell off against tougher competition moving on, including a 55-10 loss to eventual national champion Indiana.
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As the college football coaching carousel was spinning, Mike Locksley managed to hold on to his job despite back-to-back 4-8 seasons in College Park. Maryland athletics director Jim Smith opted to keep Locksley as the head coach of the program for the 2026 season and committed to investing more in the team's NIL budget to help Locksley out.
While the coaching record of Locksley is nothing to brag about, it is important to keep in mind that he coached at New Mexico for three seasons and racked up a record of 2-26 to start his coaching career at one of the worst places to do so. But his ability to recruit was always a strong suit that helped him at Alabama and at Maryland. Locksley improved Maryland once he took over and has reached the 8-win mark twice (2022 and 2023), and he is 3-0 in postseason bowl games with Maryland. But the last two seasons have not been kind, and that could land Locksley in a bit of a hot seat situation this fall despite the AD's commitment for this season.
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Maryland quarterback Malik Washington had a fantastic debut season for the Terrapins as a freshman in 2025. Washington was a key in-state recruit for Mike Locksley in the Class of 2025, and he showed why last fall by being named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on two occasions, Washington passed for 2,963 yards and 17 touchdowns to break the school's passing record for a freshman. Washington was among the Big Ten's top five in completions and passing yards per game.
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Senior linebacker Daniel Wingate returns to the Maryland defense and will be a true defensive leader in 2026. Wingate was an honorable mention for All-Big Ten a season ago after recording 02 tackles with 6.5 TFL and 1.5 sacks. Wingate is an experienced starter after starting all 12 games for Maryland last season.
Penn State will play Maryland this season. The Nittany Lions will close out the regular season against Maryland on November 28 on the road in College Park, Maryland.
Penn State leads the all-time series by a decisive advantage, 44-3-1. Penn State has won four consecutive meetings in the series, running from 2021 through 2024. The long-running series used to be played almost annually before Penn State joined the Big Ten in 1993, but the two schools did not face each other from 1994 through 2013, with the series resuming when Maryland joined the Big Ten in 2014. Penn State leads the series 9-2 since Maryland's addition to the Big Ten. Both of Maryland's wins came in Beaver Stadium, including the 2020 season.
Penn State will also host Maryland in the 2027 Big Ten schedule, with an exact date to be determined. Penn State will not face Maryland in 2028.
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Latest draft predictions should have Twins fans jumping for joy originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Minnesota Twins are struggling to be consistent this season. Heading into Wednesday's games, they hold a 30-38 record, which puts them third in the American League Central.Β
They are 6.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians, and if something doesn't change soon, they are destined to be sellers at the trade deadline.Β
However, if fans want something to look forward to, they don't have to wait too long. The Twins were awarded the No. 3 pick in this summer's draft, and there are some intriguing names to be had here.Β
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For many of the mock drafts over the last few months, analysts had the Chicago White Sox taking UCLA's Roch Colowsky with the first overall pick. But, that's not a for sure thing.Β
According to The Athletic's Keith Law, there is a world where he sees the White Sox passing on Cholowsky, with the UCLA shortstop falling to pick No. 3.Β
"I'm assuming the Twins take the obvious pick, but I have heard that their internal model has Drew Burress at or near the top, and if 1-2 were Cholowsky and Vahn Lackey, then Burress might be the pick."
Law also paints the picture where Cholowsky does get picked before the Twins make their selection. And if that were the case, internal rumblings point to Georgia Tech slugger Drew Burress.Β
Burress has been a monster with the bat in his hands over the last few years. He has immense power, even for his shorter stature, and he plays a solid center field that most scouts believe he can stick with at the next level.
Fans would obviously love it if Cholowsky fell to them, but the club needs to have other options because you never know what the team in front of you is going to do.Β







The Internet & Television Association in the US posted a worrying report β there were 18,327 incidents of theft and vandalism that affect the network of wires that bring Internet connectivity to customersβ homes. To put that in perspective, this has affected nearly 12 million people. The rate works out to 1,527 incidents per month or 50 incidents on average per day. And itβs getting worse β there has been a 59% increase since 2024. You can read the report here (PDF). Now, the countryβs Top 3 carriers β AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon β have joined the STRIKE initiative. This dramatic acronym...
The Mobi Fold is a compact wireless mouse designed to fold flat when not in use. Early impressions are positive for its surprisingly comfortable shape, quiet clicks, and multi-device Bluetooth support.
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The Game Awards 2025 was packed with a bunch of show-stopping announcements and reveals across games we knew about and brand new titles we'd never seen before. From the latter category, the most intriguing game at the show was Bradley the Badger, a new game from former Mario Rabbids and Red Dead Redemption developers at a new studio called Day 4 Night. Though the game didn't have a publisher at the time, it does now, as Focus Entertainment picks up Day 4 Night's debut game. The news was announced with a short YouTube video from Focus Entertainment's official channel, with [β¦]
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Apple has finally debuted CoreAI, which is a successor to its CoreML engine that had reigned supreme for around 9 years, bringing with it format-agnostic inferencing and support for large-model memory footprints. Even so, initial tests are painting a much more nuanced picture of Apple's new AI framework and, in turn, its on-device models. New benchmark tests show Apple's CoreAI "converges to a near-tie [with MLX] at a realistic 8B" model size for decoding For the benefit of those who might not be aware, Apple launched its CoreML machine-learning framework back in 2017 to primarily run smaller, static machine-learning tasks [β¦]
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Hot off the heels of a new story trailer featuring the game's antagonist and a release date reveal, developer Playground Games has suddenly dropped a 30-minute gameplay demo for Fable. The demo takes players through the town of Silverbrook in the game's magical setting of Albion, and shows off a bit of how its morality and reputation system works based on your actions. The demo mostly shows what it's like when you're trying to develop a character with a reputation for kindness, though narrators William Kennedy and Craig Littler, both associate game directors on Fable, emphasize throughout the demo that [β¦]
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Following the unveiling of Resident Evil Veronica at the recent Summer Game Fest 2026, CAPCOM was also available to conduct media presentations about the game and answer questions from the press in a roundtable format. Wccftech attended one of those, where producerΒ Yoshiaki HirabayashiΒ clarified several newsworthy details about the highly anticipated remake of 2000's Code Veronica, which the studio regards in the same way as the numbered entries. The game will launch at some point in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and X, and Nintendo Switch 2. WCCFTECH: Is Resident Evil: Veronica being developed with a first-person mode [β¦]
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England are playing their final tune-up before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, taking on Costa Rica in an international friendly at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. However, weather conditions have forced a delay to kickoff.
βTodayβs game against Costa Rica has been delayed due to weather conditions in Orlando,β Englandβs official national team account posted on Wednesday afternoon. βWeβll provide further updates as soon as we have them.β
The international friendly was originally scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. ET. However, heavy rain, the threat of thunderstorms and flood warnings in the area have prompted organizers to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of players and fans inside the stadium.
A few minutes after that initial statement, England provided an update on the situation: βFollowing a pitch inspection at the stadium, todayβs match against Costa Rica will now kick off at 10pm (UK time) β subject to there being no further lightning strikes in the area.β That means kickoff has been pushed back by one hour from the original schedule. Instead of starting at 4 p.m. ET, the match is now set to begin at 5 p.m. ET.
An update on today's game against Costa Rica: pic.twitter.com/7wDYB72jua
β England (@England) June 10, 2026
Although England and Costa Rica are meeting in an international friendly rather than at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the match is subject to FIFAβs weather safety guidelines for dangerous conditions that may occur before or during games.
Given the time of year in which the World Cup will be played, officials expect weather-related disruptions to occur on more than one occasion across the United States between June 11 and July 19. As a result, FIFA will follow local safety protocols when dealing with these situations.
The first measure is the β8-Mile Rule,β which requires matches to be stopped immediately if lightning is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium. Once that happens, a waiting period of at least 30 minutes begins and is reset every time a new lightning strike is detected within that area.
That can, of course, lead to significant delays. FIFA have not established a strict limit on how long a match can be delayed before it is suspended. However, if a game is ultimately called off, it would likely be rescheduled for the following day.
After Wednesdayβs match against Costa Rica, England will have exactly one week before opening their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. On June 17, they will face Croatia in Group L, where Ghana and Panama are also part of the field.

The 2026 World Cup represents the absolute final opportunity for Cristiano Ronaldo to capture the most coveted trophy in sports, and he enters the tournament anchoring a loaded Portugal squad that stands as a legitimate heavyweight in the expanded 48-team field. His aspirations received a ringing endorsement from 1998 France World Cup champion David Trezeguet, who candidly stated that βCristiano Ronaldo deserves to win this kind of trophy.β
In an interview with Argentine network TyC Sports, Trezeguet was asked whether the 2026 World Cup would be dominated by modern, hyper-athletic forwards like Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe: βThe beautiful thing about this World Cup is that it is going to be the culmination of the generation of Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar, alongside this new one that includes Haaland, Mbappe, and Yamal as well. I have always been a lover of what my own characteristics wereβI love the penalty-box number 9, and I think Haaland will be the type of player who makes the difference.β
The legendary striker then pivoted to how Ronaldo could still play a similarly pivotal role for his country over the next month. βBut others will be too. Cristiano Ronaldo, when we look at the magnitude of the guy, what he has achieved with different characteristics compared to Lionel Messi. They are the kind of guys who deserve to win these types of titles,β Trezeguet candidly stated.
Compared to past iterations, this version of Portugal arrives at the tournament as a battle-tested powerhouse on the global stage. Bolstered by the championship DNA of winning the 2025 UEFA Nations League, combined with a core featuring several newly minted UEFA Champions League winners, the SeleΓ§Γ£o appear primed to finally take that elusive next step on the grandest stage.

Trezeguet went on to break down the sheer depth surrounding Ronaldo in the Portuguese camp. βPortugal is an interesting team with major individual talent, a midfield based on the PSG side that won the Champions League in recent years, meaning you are going to find a nation with a different kind of enthusiasm, with the awareness of knowing they are winners, and that can also be a deciding factor,β he concluded.
Historically, Portugalβs deepest World Cup runs came in 1966 and during Ronaldoβs tournament debut in 2006, both resulting in semifinal appearances. Back in 1966, the Selecao secured a third-place finish, whereas in 2006 they dropped the consolation match to Germany, meaning Ronaldo will be highly motivated to raise the bar from the fourth-place finish he achieved exactly 20 years ago.
Despite his deep Argentine roots, Trezeguet chose to represent France internationally, qualifying by virtue of being born in Rouen, the capital of Normandy. After beginning his professional career with Argentine club Platense, he moved to AS Monaco in 1995, and at just 20 years old, he successfully cracked the star-studded French roster that went on to capture Les Bleusβ historic first World Cup title on home soil in 1998.
During that legendary 1998 campaign, he scored against Saudi Arabia in the group stage and delivered two crucial assists, one in a 2-1 win over Denmark and another against Paraguay in the knockout rounds. While he watched the final victory over Brazil from the bench as manager Aime Jacquet favored StΓ©phane Guivarcβh as a lone target man, Trezeguetβs contributions throughout the tournament were vital to the championship run.

Following a disastrous group-stage exit in 2002, Trezeguet returned for his final World Cup rodeo in 2006, helping France reach the final before suffering a heartbreaking penalty-shootout loss to Italy, where he unfortunately hit the crossbar with his spot-kick. The prolific forward concluded his international tournament career with 12 total World Cup appearances, netting one goal and two assists along the way.

England played their last friendly against Costa Rica just one day before the World Cup kicks off. In a better performance than a few days earlier against New Zealand, they won 3-0 with Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon, and Ollie Watkins scoring.
In the first half, England looked much sharper, with a stronger focus on scoring goals. Even though they could not break through many times, they took the lead after Gordon made a good run down the left and set up Rice, who finished with his left foot.
The same rhythm continued in the second half as England dominated possession for most of the period until they were awarded a penalty for a handball, which Gordon converted into a goal. Later, Watkins added the third after a rebound inside the box, sealing the win.

As the most prominent of the three co-hosts for the 2026 global tournament, Mexico faces immense pressure to outperform the United States and Canada.
Currently ranked 15th globally, El Tri aims to erase the disappointment of their early exit in 2022 and reestablish themselves as the dominant force in North America.
Following a successful 2025 Gold Cup campaign, the team has found renewed stability. This World Cup 2026 team preview explores the squadβs realistic chances on home soil.
As one of the most closely watched international soccer teams 2026 has to offer, we will break down their defensive tactical setup, the leadership of their veteran coach, the depth of their roster, and their outlook in the group stage.
| Coach | Javier Aguirre |
| Captain | Edson Alvarez |
| Nickname | El Tri, El Tricolor |
| FIFA Ranking | 15th |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Group | Group A |
| Best Tournament Result | Quarter-finals (1970, 1986) |
| Tournament Appearances | 18 |
| Last Appearance | 2022 (Group Stage) |
Under their current leadership, Mexico has transitioned away from a purely expansive attacking style toward a more pragmatic 4-3-3 Mexico formation.
This system is specifically designed to handle the grueling physical demands of international tournament soccer. In possession, the team relies heavily on their central striker dropping deep to hold up play and distribute the ball to direct, pacey wingers.
Defensively, El Tri prioritizes a solid structure over high-risk pressing. They showcased this defensive organization during the 2025 Gold Cup, allowing just 2.1 expected goals against (xGA) throughout the competition and keeping four clean sheets.
The team often struggles to generate central creativity from the midfield, placing a heavy burden on wide players like Roberto Alvarado to cut inside and create scoring opportunities.
Without a reliable link between the defense and the forward line, the attack can look disjointed against opponents utilizing a low defensive block. This pragmatic approach could make them tough to break down but might limit their scoring potential in tight knockout matches.
Javier Aguirre is currently in his third stint managing the national team. Hired in mid-2024 to stabilize a struggling program, the Mexico coach immediately injected defensive discipline and a clear identity into the squad.
The veteran manager brings extensive international experience, having previously guided El Tri through two successful qualification cycles. As a player, he earned 59 caps and represented his country during the 1986 tournament on home soil.

Aguirre is widely respected for his pragmatic approach and ability to organize teams quickly. Under his direction, Mexico reclaimed regional dominance by winning the 2025 Nations League and Gold Cup.
His leadership will be crucial in helping the team navigate the immense pressure of playing in front of expectant home crowds.
Raul Jimenez remains the most critical component of the Mexican attack. When discussing Mexico key players, the 34-year-old striker stands out, having earned 123 caps and scored 44 goals for his country, placing him third on their all-time scoring list.
Entering the summer tournament, Jimenez is in excellent form. He netted 24 goals across all competitions over his last two club seasons and scored seven times in seven competitive international matches in 2025.
His aerial ability, clinical finishing, and defensive work rate make him an ideal fit for the national teamβs system.
Tactically, Jimenez is the focal point. His ability to pull opposing center-backs out of position creates crucial space for wide attackers. If he were to suffer an injury, the team lacks another proven goalscorer with the same physical presence, which would severely hinder their attacking output.
As one of the three host nations for the 2026 tournament, Mexico received an automatic berth and bypassed the standard CONCACAF qualification cycle.
Without competitive qualifiers, the team utilized regional tournaments to test their readiness. They successfully proved their regional superiority by winning the 2025 Gold Cup, culminating in a satisfying 2-1 victory over the United States in the final.
El Tri faces a highly favorable draw in Group A, matching up against South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia. This balanced group provides a realistic path to the knockout rounds.
South Korea likely presents the most challenging matchup due to their pace in transition, while South Africa offers a more favorable opportunity to secure three points early.
Key to their progression will be breaking down organized defenses and capitalizing on home-field advantage in front of hostile crowds in Mexico City and Guadalajara.
Readers looking to follow every match involving Mexico can also check our complete Mexico TV schedule for the latest broadcast and streaming information.
Securing the top spot in the group is the minimum expectation for the 15th-ranked team in the world. Winning the group would also ensure a more favorable draw in the knockout rounds.
| Player (Position) | Club |
| RaΓΊl Rangel (GK) | Guadalajara |
| Carlos Acevedo (GK) | Santos Laguna |
| Guillermo Ochoa (GK) | AEL Limassol |
| Jorge SΓ‘nchez (DF) | PAOK |
| CΓ©sar Montes (DF) | Lokomotiv Moscow |
| Johan VΓ‘squez (DF) | Genoa |
| Israel Reyes (DF) | AmΓ©rica |
| Mateo ChΓ‘vez (DF) | AZ |
| JesΓΊs Gallardo (DF) | Toluca |
| Γrik Lira (MF) | Cruz Azul |
| OrbelΓn Pineda (MF) | AEK Athens |
| Obed Vargas (MF) | AtlΓ©tico Madrid |
| Γlvaro Fidalgo (MF) | Betis |
| Edson Γlvarez (MF) | FenerbahΓ§e |
| Luis ChΓ‘vez (MF) | Dynamo Moscow |
| Gilberto Mora (MF) | Tijuana |
| Brian GutiΓ©rrez (MF) | Guadalajara |
| Luis Romo (MF) | Guadalajara |
| RaΓΊl JimΓ©nez (FW) | Fulham |
| Alexis Vega (FW) | Toluca |
| CΓ©sar Huerta (FW) | Anderlecht |
| Guillermo MartΓnez (FW) | UNAM |
| JuliΓ‘n QuiΓ±ones (FW) | Al-Qadsiah |
| Roberto Alvarado (FW) | Guadalajara |
| Santiago GimΓ©nez (FW) | Milan |
| Armando GonzΓ‘lez (FW) | Guadalajara |
Mexico enters the summer competition with the distinct advantage of playing on home soil, backed by passionate supporters.
Their primary strength lies in a rigid defensive structure organized by a pragmatic, experienced coach.
However, an over-reliance on aging stars and a lack of depth in the midfield due to recent injuries present significant challenges for one of the premier FIFA World Cup 2026 teams.
Advancing past the group stage is a highly realistic expectation. Reaching the quarter-finals, however, will require secondary goalscorers to emerge and alleviate the attacking burden on their veteran forwards.

The 2026 World Cup is set to break records not just in scaleβfeaturing 48 teams across the United States, Mexico, and Canadaβbut also in the staggering financial investments made on the sidelines. National teams have made high-profile signings of elite coaches, offering immense salaries to secure the gameβs brightest tactical minds to guide their countries toward eternal glory.
A tactical trend defining this cycle is the reliance on imported expertise. Out of the 48 nations competing in North America, an incredible 31 countries have chosen to utilize foreign head coaches.
This global exchange underscores a growing belief among international federations that tactical flexibility and seasoned, outside perspectives are worth paying a massive premium for, completely reshaping the landscape of international management.
Driven by the high stakes of an expanded tournament, the top earners on the international stage are taking home massive paychecks. Leading the pack is legendary Italian tactician Carlo Ancelotti, whom Brazil heavily recruited with a singular, multi-million dollar mission: deliver the SeleΓ§Γ£oβs historic sixth star.

| National Team | Coach (Nationality) |
| Algeria | Vladimir Petkovic (Switzerland) |
| Argentina | Lionel Scaloni (Argentina) |
| Australia | Tony Popovic (Australia) |
| Austria | Ralf Rangnick (Germany) |
| Belgium | Rudi Garcia (France) |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Sergej Barbarez (Bosnia and Herzegovina) |
| Brazil | Carlo Ancelotti (Italy) |
| Cabo Verde | Pedro LeitΓ£o Brito βBubistaβ (Cabo Verde) |
| Canada | Jesse Marsch (USA) |
| Colombia | Nestor Lorenzo (Argentina) |
| Congo DR | SΓ©bastien Desabre (France) |
| Cote dβIvoire | Emerse FaΓ© (Cote dβIvoire) |
| Croatia | Zlatko Dalic (Croatia) |
| Curacao | Dick Advocaat (Netherlands) |
| Czechia | Miroslav Koubek (Czechia) |
| Ecuador | Sebastian Beccacece (Argentina) |
| Egypt | Hossam Hassan (Egypt) |
| England | Thomas Tuchel (Germany) |
| France | Didier Deschamps (France) |
| Germany | Julian Nagelsmann (Germany) |
| Ghana | Carlos Queiroz (Portugal) |
| Haiti | SΓ©bastien MignΓ© (France) |
| Iran | Amir Ghalenoei (Iran) |
| Iraq | Graham Arnold (Australia) |
| Japan | Hajime Moriyasu (Japan) |
| Jordan | Jamal Sellami (Morocco) |
| Korea Republic | Hong Myung-bo (Korea Republic) |
| Mexico | Javier Aguirre (Mexico) |
| Morocco | Mohamed Ouahbi (Morocco) |
| Netherlands | Ronald Koeman (Netherlands) |
| New Zealand | Darren Bazeley (England) |
| Norway | StΓ₯le Solbakken (Norway) |
| Panama | Thomas Christiansen (Spain) |
| Paraguay | Gustavo Alfaro (Argentina) |
| Portugal | Roberto Martinez (Spain) |
| Qatar | Julen Lopetegui (Spain) |
| Saudi Arabia | Georgios Donis (Greece) |
| Scotland | Steve Clarke (Scotland) |
| Senegal | Pape Thiaw (Senegal) |
| South Africa | Hugo Broos (Belgium) |
| Spain | Luis de la Fuente (Spain) |
| Sweden | Graham Potter (England) |
| Switzerland | Murat Yakin (Switzerland) |
| Tunisia | Sabri Lamouchi (France) |
| Turkey | Vincenzo Montella (Italy) |
| USA | Mauricio Pochettino (Argentina) |
| Uruguay | Marcelo Bielsa (Argentina) |
| Uzbekistan | Fabio Cannavaro (Italy) |

Floyd Mayweather and Canelo Alvarez are credited with being two of boxingβs modern greats, but in the eyes of a shared former sparring partner, Jack Catterall, there is one active fighter who trumps them both as βthe best he has shared the ring withβ. Last month, Catterall decisioned Shakhram Giyasov to get his hands on [β¦]
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As one of Great Britainβs brightest amateur prospects, Odel Kamara appeared destined for a shot at Olympic glory in Los Angeles in 2028. Instead, the Liverpool standout has opted to forgo the amateur route and turn professional at just 22 years old, believing the move will better serve his long-term ambitions. Fighting out of Salisbury [β¦]
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Galatasaray kulislerinde bΓΌyΓΌk iddia Γ§ok baΕka bir isim ΓΌzerinden yΓΌrΓΌyor. SarΔ±-kΔ±rmΔ±zΔ±lΔ± camiada kulaktan kulaΔa yayΔ±lan Εok iddiaya gΓΆre; GalatasaraylΔ± bazΔ± yΓΆneticiler dΓΌnyaca ΓΌnlΓΌ teknik adam Pep Guardiola ile dirsek temasΔ± kurdu.
YΓΆneticilerin, Katalan teknik adama "bizimle Γ§alΔ±Εmak istersen kapΔ±mΔ±z sana aΓ§Δ±k" diyerek dΓΌnyaca ΓΌnlΓΌ teknik adamΔ± ikna etmeye Γ§alΔ±ΕtΔ±ΔΔ± iddia ediliyor. Okan Buruk'la imzalarΔ±n gecikmesi ile bu dev iddialarΔ±n eΕ zamanlΔ± olarak gΓΌndeme gelmesi, "Galatasaray'da neler oluyor?" sorusunu da beraberinde getirdi.

FenerbahΓ§e'de tarihi kongrenin ardΔ±ndan Aziz YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±m dΓΆnemi resmen baΕlarken, kulΓΌp iΓ§i dengeleri sarsacak ilk ciddi kriz voleybol Εubesinde patlak verdi. Sadettin Saran yΓΆnetiminin ayrΔ±lmasΔ±yla oluΕan idari boΕlukta, yeni yΓΆnetimin henΓΌz mazbatasΔ±nΔ± alΔ±p gΓΆreve baΕlamadΔ±ΔΔ± "ara dΓΆnemi" fΔ±rsat bilen Medicana Grubu, bir gΓΌnde hem erkek hem kadΔ±n takΔ±mΔ± iΓ§in tam 10 transfer aΓ§Δ±klayarak ortalΔ±ΔΔ± yangΔ±n yerine Γ§evirdi.
FenerbahΓ§e Spor KulΓΌbΓΌβnde kongreyi kazanarak yeniden baΕkanlΔ±k koltuΔuna oturan Aziz YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±m, henΓΌz mazbatasΔ±nΔ± alΔ±p resmi olarak gΓΆreve baΕlamadan voleybol Εubesinde krizle karΕΔ± karΕΔ±ya kaldΔ±.
Sadettin Saran yΓΆnetiminin ayrΔ±lmasΔ±yla oluΕan "ara dΓΆnemde", voleybol Εubesinin isim sponsoru Medicana Grubu, yeni yΓΆnetimin gΓΆreve baΕlamasΔ±nΔ± beklemeden bir gΓΌnde tam 10 transfer (kadΔ±n ve erkek takΔ±mlarΔ±na 5'er oyuncu) aΓ§Δ±klayarak kulΓΌp kulislerini hareketlendirdi.
KULΓP TEAMΓLLERΔ°NE AYKIRI
Εube sponsoru Medicana Grubu, yeni yΓΆnetimin reflekslerini veya Εube planlamasΔ±nΔ± beklemeden, hem erkek hem de kadΔ±n voleybol takΔ±mlarΔ± iΓ§in transferleri peΕ peΕe duyurdu. KulΓΌp teamΓΌllerine aykΔ±rΔ± olan ve "ara dΓΆnemde" yapΔ±lan bu hamle, spor kamuoyunda "Yeni yΓΆnetime gΓΆzdaΔΔ± mΔ± veriliyor?" sorusunu gΓΌndeme getirdi. Transfer bombardΔ±manΔ±nΔ±n arkasΔ±nda ise bu hamlenin sadece sportif bir planlama deΔil, tamamen kulΓΌp iΓ§i siyasi bir hamle olduΔu iddialarΔ± ortaya atΔ±ldΔ±.
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ALΔ° KOΓ DΓNEMΔ° YΓNETΔ°CΔ°SΔ°YDΔ°
Medicana SaΔlΔ±k Grubu'nun sahibi ve YΓΆnetim Kurulu BaΕkanΔ± Dr. HΓΌseyin Bozkurt, YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±m'Δ±n en bΓΌyΓΌk rakbibi Ali KoΓ§'un yΓΆnetim kurulunda aktif gΓΆrev alan, eski yΓΆnetime son derece yakΔ±n bir isim. Sadettin Saran grubunun voleybol yΓΆnetiminden Γ§ekilmesiyle Medicana, Dr. HΓΌseyin Bozkurtβun eski yΓΆnetimle olan organik baΔΔ±nΔ± da arkasΔ±na alarak adeta bir gΓΌΓ§ gΓΆsterisine giriΕti.
Spor kulislerinde bu operasyon, "Ali KoΓ§ vizyonunun ve ekibinin, kulΓΌbΓΌn en baΕarΔ±lΔ± olduΔu voleybol Εubesinde kontrolΓΌ kaybetmek istememesi" ve yeni yΓΆnetime karΕΔ± "BurasΔ± bizim alanΔ±mΔ±z, iΕimize karΔ±ΕmayΔ±n" mesajΔ± vermesi olarak yorumlandΔ±.
YENΔ° YΓNETΔ°M "OLDUBΔ°TTΔ°" GΔ°BΔ° GΓREBΔ°LΔ°R
Normal Εartlarda sponsorlarΔ±n yeni yΓΆnetimin bΓΌtΓ§e ve idari planlamasΔ±nΔ± beklemesi gerekirken, mazbata tΓΆreninden bile ΓΆnce 10 transferin aΓ§Δ±klanmasΔ±, Aziz YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±m yΓΆnetiminin ΓΆnΓΌne kurulmuΕ ve bitmiΕ bir takΔ±m teslim etmek, yani bir "oldubitti" sunmak anlamΔ±na geliyor.
KulΓΌp hiyerarΕisine, baΕkanlΔ±k makamΔ±nΔ±n otoritesine ve tek adam yΓΆnetimine olan hassasiyetiyle bilinen Aziz YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±mβΔ±n, kendi iradesine ipotek koyma niteliΔindeki bu hamleyi sessizce sineye Γ§ekmesi beklenmiyor.
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AZΔ°Z YILDIRIM NE CEVAP VERECEK?
"Sponsor parayΔ± verir, yΓΆnetimi kulΓΌp yapar" kuralΔ±nΔ±n Γ§iΔnendiΔi bu geliΕme, Γ§iΓ§eΔi burnunda Aziz YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±m yΓΆnetiminin karΕΔ±laΕtΔ±ΔΔ± ilk ciddi sΔ±nav olacak. ΓnΓΌmΓΌzdeki gΓΌnlerde YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±m ve ekibinin, bu aceleci transferleri ve sponsorluk sΓΆzleΕmesini masaya yatΔ±rΔ±p yatΔ±rmayacaΔΔ±, ya da "KulΓΌbΓΌn iradesi sponsorlarΔ±n ΓΌzerindedir" diyerek masaya yumruΔunu vurup vurmayacaΔΔ± merak ediliyor.

BeΕiktaΕ GAΔ°N ile BahΓ§eΕehir Koleji, TΓΌrkiye Sigorta Basketbol SΓΌper Ligi play-off yarΔ± final serisi 5. ve son maΓ§Δ±nda karΕΔ± karΕΔ±ya geldi. Bu mΓΌcadeleden siyah-beyazlΔ±lar 80-71'lik skorla galip ayrΔ±ldΔ±. BeΕiktaΕ GAΔ°N bΓΆylece final serisinde FenerbahΓ§e Beko'nun rakibi oldu.
TΓΌrkiye Sigorta Basketbol SΓΌper Ligi play-off yarΔ± final serisi beΕinci ve son maΓ§Δ±nda BeΕiktaΕ GAΔ°N, konuk ettiΔi BahΓ§eΕehir Koleji'ni 80-71 yendi.
Bu sonuΓ§la siyah-beyazlΔ± takΔ±m, seriyi 3-2 kazanarak finalde FenerbahΓ§e Beko'nun rakibi oldu.
MΓΌsabakaya iki ekip de pota altΔ±ndan bulduΔu basketlerle baΕladΔ±. ΓeyreΔin ilk bΓΆlΓΌmΓΌ dengeli bir oyuna sahne olurken BeΕiktaΕ GAΔ°N, ΓΌst ΓΌste gelen ΓΌΓ§ sayΔ±lΔ±k isabetlerle 8. dakikayΔ± 19-11 ΓΆnde geΓ§ti. Siyah-beyazlΔ± ekip, hΓΌcumda ritmini bulmakta zorlanan BahΓ§eΕehir Koleji karΕΔ±sΔ±nda birinci periyodu 19-13 ΓΌstΓΌn kapattΔ±.
Δ°kinci Γ§eyrekte oyun, dΓΌΕΓΌk tempoda ilerledi. BeΕiktaΕ karΕΔ±sΔ±nda topu daha iyi paylaΕan BahΓ§eΕehir Koleji, 18. dakikada eΕitliΔi yakaladΔ±: 30-30. Δ°lk yarΔ±nΔ±n son bΓΆlΓΌmΓΌnde skor ΓΌstΓΌnlΓΌΔΓΌ sΔ±k sΔ±k el deΔiΕtirirken konuk ekip, Homesley'nin peΕ peΕe basketleriyle soyunma odasΔ±na 39-35 ΓΆnde girdi.
BahΓ§eΕehir Koleji, ikinci yarΔ±ya boyalΔ± alandan basketlerle girdi. Mathews'ΓΌn art arda yaptΔ±ΔΔ± top kayΔ±plarΔ±nΔ±n ardΔ±ndan konuk takΔ±m, 23. dakikada farkΔ± Γ§ift hanelere Γ§Δ±kardΔ±: 37-47. BahΓ§eΕehir Koleji, farkΔ± bir ara 11 sayΔ±ya (40-51) yΓΌkseltse de BeΕiktaΕ, taraftarΔ±nΔ±n da devreye girmesiyle Dotson ile 7-0'lΔ±k seri yakaladΔ±: 47-51. Dotson ile pota altΔ±ndan etkili olmayΔ± sΓΌrdΓΌren siyah-beyazlΔ±lar, 29. dakikada ΓΆne geΓ§ti: 58-56. Arka arkaya hΓΌcumlardan skor ΓΌretemeyen BeΕiktaΕ karΕΔ±sΔ±nda, son saniyede Hale ile ΓΌΓ§ sayΔ±lΔ±k isabet bulan BahΓ§eΕehir Koleji, final periyoduna 59-58 ΓΌstΓΌn gitti.
BeΕiktaΕ, son Γ§eyreΔe kΔ±sa oyuncularΔ±nΔ±n ΓΌrettiΔi sayΔ±larla baΕladΔ±. Periyodun ilk bΓΆlΓΌmΓΌnde Anthony Brown'Δ±n basketleriyle tempolu oyununa devam eden siyah-beyazlΔ±lar, 35. dakikayΔ± 70-66 ΓΆnde tamamladΔ±. Savunma sertliΔini son bΓΆlΓΌmde artΔ±ran BeΕiktaΕ, Anthony Brown'Δ±n ΓΌΓ§lΓΌΔΓΌyle son 2 dakikaya 75-68 ΓΌstΓΌn girdi. Kalan sΓΌrede skor ve oyun ΓΌstΓΌnlΓΌΔΓΌnΓΌ koruyan siyah-beyazlΔ±lar, maΓ§Δ± 80-71 kazandΔ±.
BahΓ§eΕehir Koleji'nde geΓ§en hafta sakatlΔ±ΔΔ± nedeniyle sezonu kapattΔ±ΔΔ± aΓ§Δ±klanan Caleb Homesley, mΓΌsabakada forma giydi. Homesley, 24 dakika 4 saniye sΓΌre alΔ±rken 17 sayΔ± ΓΌretti.
Γte yandan milli basketbolcu Alperen ΕengΓΌn, karΕΔ±laΕmayΔ± saha kenarΔ±ndan takip etti.
Salon: BeΕiktaΕ GAΔ°N Spor Kompleksi
Hakemler: Kerem Baki, Ziya Γzorhon, Tolga AkkuΕoΔlu
BeΕiktaΕ GAΔ°N: Berk UΔurlu 6, Mathews 9, YiΔit Arslan 7, Anthony Brown 10, Morgan 7, Dotson 26, SertaΓ§ ΕanlΔ± 8, Thomas 2, Vitto Brown 5
BahΓ§eΕehir Koleji: Flynn 16, Hale 9, Δ°smet AkpΔ±nar 5, Cavanaugh 9, Williams 8, Homesley 17, Mitchell, Furkan HaltalΔ±, Ponitka 3, GΓΆktuΔ BaΕ 4
1. Periyot: 19-13
Devre: 35-39
3. Γeyrek: 58-59

Aykut Kocaman'Δ±n aylar ΓΆnce Marco Asensio iΓ§in yaptΔ±ΔΔ± Γ§arpΔ±cΔ± uyarΔ± yeniden yΓΌksek sesle konuΕulmaya baΕlandΔ±.
TakΔ±mdan ayrΔ±lmak istediΔi yΓΆnΓΌndeki iddialar her geΓ§en gΓΌn gΓΌΓ§lenen Marco Asensio iΓ§in taraftarlar ikiye bΓΆlΓΌndΓΌ... hafΔ±zalarda yer eden Aykut Kocaman'Δ±n ocak ayΔ±ndaki aΓ§Δ±klamasΔ± yeniden yΓΌksek sesle konuΕulmaya baΕlandΔ±. Deneyimli teknik adam, o dΓΆnem yaptΔ±ΔΔ± deΔerlendirmede Εu ifadeleri kullanmΔ±ΕtΔ±:
- Asensio'nun FenerbahΓ§e'ye gelmesini takΔ±ma akΔ±l ve kalite katacaΔΔ± iΓ§in Γ§ok istemiΕtim ancak tempo konusunda aynΔ± Εeyi sΓΆyleyemem.
YΔ±ldΔ±z oyuncunun mevcut durumdan mutsuz olduΔu ve ayrΔ±lΔ±k planlarΔ± yaptΔ±ΔΔ± bir ortamda, Aykut KocamanβΔ±n aylar ΓΆnce yaptΔ±ΔΔ± bu "tempo" uyarΔ±sΔ±, transfer kulislerinde ve sosyal medyada yeniden ΓΆn plana Γ§Δ±ktΔ±.

Aziz YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±m'Δ±n yeni futbol planΔ±nda ezber bozan hamle! 20 yΔ±llΔ±k baΕkanlΔ±k dΓΆneminde sadece bir kez Terraneo ile yaptΔ±ΔΔ± uygulamayΔ± geri getiriyor. OΔuz Γetin, 63 yaΕΔ±ndan sonra kariyerinde ilk kez bu role soyunacak ve ayaΔΔ±nΔ±n tozuyla Manchester City ile transfer pazarlΔ±ΔΔ±n oturacak.
TΓΌrk futbolunun efsane isimlerinden OΔuz Γetinβin, Aziz YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±mβΔ±n ekibinde futbolcular iΓ§in pazarlΔ±k yapacak seviyede "Sportif" ya da "Futbol" direktΓΆrΓΌ olarak gΓΆrev yapacaΔΔ± iddia edildi.
EΔer bu iddialar gerΓ§eΔe dΓΆnΓΌΕΓΌrse, hem OΔuz Γetinβin kariyerinde hem de Aziz YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±mβΔ±n kulΓΌp yΓΆnetme geleneΔinde Γ§ok konuΕulacak ilkler yaΕanacak.
BugΓΌne kadar bir kulΓΌbΓΌn transfer ve futbol aklΔ±nΔ± yΓΆneten bir "sportif direktΓΆr" olarak hiΓ§ kulΓΌbede ya da yΓΆnetim katΔ±nda yer almayan OΔuz Γetin, kariyerine hep saha iΓ§inde teknik adam, federasyon bΓΌnyesinde ise GenΓ§lik GeliΕim DirektΓΆrΓΌ olarak yΓΆn verdi. Deneyimli futbol adamΔ±, iddialarΔ±n doΔru Γ§Δ±kmasΔ± halinde 63 yaΕΔ±ndan sonra kariyerinde ilk kez bir futbolcu iΓ§in pazarlΔ±k masasΔ±na oturacak.
OΔuz Γetinβin ilk bΓΌyΓΌk sΔ±navΔ±n ise Manchester City'nin savunma oyuncusu Nathan AkΓ© ile vereceΔi konuΕuluyor. Γetin'in City'nin sportif direktΓΆrΓΌ Hugo Viana ile gΓΆrΓΌΕmeleri yΓΌrΓΌteceΔi belirtiliyor.
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Bu hamle, Aziz YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±mβΔ±n kulΓΌp yΓΆnetme felsefesi aΓ§Δ±sΔ±ndan da adeta bir devrim niteliΔi taΕΔ±yor. YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±m, seΓ§im dΓΆneminde transfer gΓΆrΓΌΕmeleri iΓ§in kurmaylarΔ± Mahmut Uslu ve Γnder FΔ±ratβΔ± gΓΆrevlendirmiΕti.
YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±mβΔ±n daha ΓΆnceki 20 yΔ±llΔ±k baΕkanlΔ±k dΓΆneminde, yΓΆneticiler dΔ±ΕΔ±nda transferlerde bizzat dahil olup pazarlΔ±k masasΔ±na oturan tek sportif direktΓΆr 2015-16 sezonundaki Giuliano Terraneo olmuΕtu.
OΔuz Γetin, Aziz YΔ±ldΔ±rΔ±m dΓΆneminde transferi ve futbol aklΔ±nΔ± bizzat yΓΆnetecek tarihteki ikinci sportif direktΓΆr olacak.

Erden Timur hakkΔ±nda bugΓΌn yapΔ±lan tutukluluk gΓΆzden geΓ§irmesi sonuΓ§landΔ±; mahkeme tahliye iddialarΔ±nΔ± boΕa Γ§Δ±kararak tutukluluΔun devamΔ±na hΓΌkmetti.
BugΓΌn gerΓ§ekleΕtirilen tutukluluk gΓΆzden geΓ§irmesi sonucunda, iΕ insanΔ± Erden Timur hakkΔ±nda kamuoyunda oluΕan tahliye beklentileri karΕΔ±lΔ±k bulmadΔ±. Mahkeme, yapΔ±lan inceleme neticesinde Erden Timurβun tutukluluk halinin devamΔ±na karar verdi.
Sosyal medyada ve bazΔ± mecralarda dolaΕΔ±ma giren "tahliye edileceΔi" yΓΆnΓΌndeki iddialarΔ±n gerΓ§eΔi yansΔ±tmadΔ±ΔΔ± ortaya Γ§Δ±ktΔ±. SΓΌrece dair en dikkat Γ§ekici aΓ§Δ±klama ise hukukΓ§u ve yorumcu Avukat BiΕar Γzbeyβden geldi. Γzbey, Erden Timurβun hukuki durumu ve dosyasΔ±na iliΕkin Γ§arpΔ±cΔ± iddialarda bulundu.
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BiΕar Γzbey, erken saatlerde yayΔ±lan olumlu havanΔ±n ve tahliye iddialarΔ±nΔ±n hukuki gerΓ§eklerle uyuΕmadΔ±ΔΔ±nΔ± belirterek, mevcut dosya kapsamΔ±na gΓΆre bu kararΔ±n sΓΌrpriz olmadΔ±ΔΔ±nΔ± ifade etti.
Kamuoyuna yansΔ±tΔ±lan bazΔ± bilgilerin manipΓΌlatif olduΔunu savunan Γzbey, davanΔ±n seyrini etkilemeye yΓΆnelik adΔ±mlara karΕΔ± dikkatli olunmasΔ± gerektiΔinin altΔ±nΔ± Γ§izdi.

Galatasaray BaΕkanΔ± Dursun Γzbek, sarΔ±-kΔ±rmΔ±zΔ±lΔ±larΔ±n Εampiyonluk coΕkusunu Avrupa'ya taΕΔ±mak iΓ§in Cumartesi gΓΌnΓΌ BelΓ§ika'ya gidiyor.
Galatasaray KulΓΌbΓΌ BaΕkanΔ± Dursun Γzbek, sarΔ±-kΔ±rmΔ±zΔ±lΔ± taraftarlarla buluΕmak ve Εampiyonluk kutlamalarΔ±na katΔ±lmak ΓΌzere Cumartesi gΓΌnΓΌ BelΓ§ikaβya gidiyor. BaΕkan Γzbek, BrΓΌksel'in tarihi ve ikonik meydanΔ±nda taraftarlarΔ± selamlayacak.
KutlamalarΔ±n adresi, ΓΌnlΓΌ yazar Victor Hugoβnun "dΓΌnyanΔ±n en gΓΌzel meydanΔ±" olarak nitelendirdiΔi tarihi Grand Place olacak.
Seyahat ΓΆncesi kulΓΌbΓΌn yeni ve vizyoner projelerine de deΔinen BaΕkan Dursun Γzbek, GalatasarayβΔ±n dijital ve inovatif adΔ±mlarla fark yaratmaya devam ettiΔini belirtti. KulΓΌbΓΌn yeni projesini duyuran Γzbek, Εu ifadeleri kullandΔ±:
- GStatil, dΓΌnyanΔ±n ilk kulΓΌp markalΔ± online seyahat platformu ΓΆzelliΔini taΕΔ±yor.

Sergen YalΓ§Δ±n ile yΓΌrΓΌttΓΌΔΓΌ gΓΆrΓΌΕmelerden sonuΓ§ alamayan Amedspor, Anderlecht ve Olympiakos gibi devleri Γ§alΔ±ΕtΔ±ran deneyimli teknik direktΓΆr Besnik Hasi ile resmi sΓΆzleΕmeyi imzaladΔ±.
Tarihinde ilk kez SΓΌper Ligβde mΓΌcadele etmeye hazΔ±rlanan Amedspor, teknik direktΓΆrlΓΌk koltuΔu iΓ§in yΓΌrΓΌttΓΌΔΓΌ titiz Γ§alΔ±ΕmalarΔ± dΓΌnya Γ§apΔ±nda ses getiren bir hamleyle noktaladΔ±. YeΕil-kΔ±rmΔ±zΔ±lΔ± kulΓΌp, Sergen YalΓ§Δ±n ile gerΓ§ekleΕtirilen gΓΆrΓΌΕmelerden sonuΓ§ alΔ±namamasΔ± ΓΌzerine rotasΔ±nΔ± Avrupaβya Γ§evirdi. Son olarak BelΓ§ika devi Anderlechtβi Γ§alΔ±ΕtΔ±ran Arnavut teknik adam Besnik Hasi ile anlaΕma saΔladΔ±.
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Εehmus Γzer Tesisleri'nde dΓΌzenlenen gΓΆrkemli imza tΓΆreninde, 54 yaΕΔ±ndaki deneyimli teknik direktΓΆr ile 2 yΔ±llΔ±k resmi sΓΆzleΕme imzalandΔ±. Teknik direktΓΆrlΓΌk kariyerine BelΓ§ika'nΔ±n kΓΆklΓΌ kulΓΌbΓΌ Anderlecht'te baΕlayan ve burada Εampiyonluk sevinci yaΕayan Besnik Hasi, Avrupa arenasΔ±nda oldukΓ§a geniΕ bir CV'ye sahip.




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2025/2026-cΔ± illΙr mΓΆvsΓΌmΓΌ bitΙndΙn sonra βTuran Tovuzβdan ayrΔ±lan mΓΌdafiΙΓ§i ΕΙhriyar Ζliyev sosial ΕΙbΙkΙ hesabΔ±nda paylaΕΔ±m edib.
Arena.az xΙbΙr verir ki, Tovuz tΙmsilΓ§isinin kapitanΔ± vida paylaΕΔ±mΔ±nda klub rΙhbΙrliyinΙ, mΙΕqΓ§ilΙrΙ vΙ azarkeΕlΙrΙ tΙΕΙkkΓΌrΓΌnΓΌ bildirib:
βBΙzΙn futbolda Ιn Γ§Ιtin an meydanda deyil, vidalaΕmaq mΙcburiyyΙtindΙ qaldΔ±ΔΔ±n andΔ±r. Bu gΓΌn qΓΌrurla kapitanΔ± olduΔum βTuran Tovuzβ PFK ilΙ yollarΔ±mΔ± ayΔ±rΔ±ram.
Bu formanΔ± daΕΔ±maq mΙnim ΓΌΓ§ΓΌn sadΙcΙ peΕΙkar bir mΙsuliyyΙt olmadΔ± β bu, mΙnim ΓΌΓ§ΓΌn ΕΙrΙf, qΓΌrur vΙ bΓΆyΓΌk bir inam idi. Bu komandanΔ±n kapitanΔ± olmaq mΙnΙ tΙkcΙ futbol deyil, insanlΔ±q, birlik vΙ mΙsuliyyΙt ΓΆyrΙtdi.
BirlikdΙ sevindik, birlikdΙ ΓΌzΓΌldΓΌk, Γ§Ιtin gΓΌnlΙrdΙn birlikdΙ keΓ§dik. HΙr dΙfΙ bu formanΔ± geyinΙndΙ arxamda bir rayonun, bir klubun vΙ bΓΆyΓΌk bir ailΙnin gΓΌcΓΌnΓΌ hiss etdim.
BaΕda rΙhbΙrlik olmaqla, mΙΕqΓ§ilΙrimizΙ, komanda yoldaΕlarΔ±ma vΙ bizi heΓ§ vaxt tΙk buraxmayan bΓΆyΓΌk azarkeΕlΙrimizΙ ΓΌrΙkdΙn tΙΕΙkkΓΌr edirΙm. MΙnΙ gΓΆstΙrdiyiniz hΓΆrmΙt vΙ sevgi hΙyatΔ±m boyunca mΙnimlΙ qalacaq.
Bu gΓΌn ayrΔ±lan bir futbolΓ§u ola bilΙrΙm, amma qΙlbimdΙ bu klubun yeri hΙmiΕΙ baΕqa olacaq.
Kapitan sarΔΔ±sΔ±nΔ± Γ§Δ±xarmaq olar, amma bu klubun mΙnΙ verdiyi dΙyΙrlΙri heΓ§ vaxt Γ§Δ±xarmaq olmaz.
HaqqΔ±nΔ±zΔ± halal edinβ.
XatΔ±rladaq ki, ΕΙhriyar Ζliyev 2022/2023-cΓΌ illΙr mΓΆvsΓΌmΓΌndΙn βTuran Tovuzβun formasΔ±nΔ± geyinirdi. MΓΌdafiΙΓ§i Tovuz klubunun heyΙtindΙ 86 oyun keΓ§irib, 5 qol vurub, 2 mΙhsuldar ΓΆtΓΌrmΙ verib. TΙcrΓΌbΙli mΙrkΙz mΓΌdafiΙΓ§isi daha ΓΆncΙ βKΙpΙzβ, βΕamaxΔ±β, βbakΔ±β, βSumqayΔ±tβ vΙ βQarabaΔβda da forma geyinib. O, AzΙrbaycan millisindΙ dΙ 3 oyun keΓ§irib.
Δ°ngiltΙrΙ Premyer LiqasΔ±nda nΓΆvbΙti mΓΆvsΓΌmΙ hazΔ±rlaΕan βManΓ§ester Yunaytedβ komandadan ayrΔ±lmΔ±Ε futbolΓ§ularΔ±n siyahΔ±sΔ±nΔ± aΓ§Δ±qlayΔ±b.
Arena.az xΙbΙr verir ki, bu barΙdΙ Δ°ngiltΙrΙ klubu rΙsmi saytΔ± vasitΙsilΙ mΙlumat yayΔ±b.
Klub nΓΆvbΙti mΓΆvsΓΌmΙ hazΔ±rlΔ±q Γ§ΙrΓ§ivΙsindΙ Ιsas komandanΔ±n 6 ΓΌzvΓΌ ilΙ yollarΔ±nΔ± ayΔ±rdΔ±ΔΔ±nΔ± rΙsmΙn tΙsdiqlΙyib.
Kazemiro, Tayrell Malasiya vΙ Ceydon SanΓ§o komandanΔ± tΙrk ediblΙr. 2022-ci ildΙ bu kluba transfer olunmuΕ Kazemiro hΙlΙ mΓΆvsΓΌmΓΌn gediΕindΙ komandadan ayrΔ±lacaΔΔ±nΔ± aΓ§Δ±qlamΔ±ΕdΔ±. Malasiya vΙ SanΓ§o isΙ mΓΌqavilΙlΙri yenilΙnmΙdiyi ΓΌΓ§ΓΌn komandadan ayrΔ±lΔ±blar.
Bundan baΕqa, Rasmus HΓΆylund icarΙ ΙsasΔ±nda Γ§Δ±xΔ±Ε etdiyi βNapoliβyΙ birdΙfΙlik transfer olunub. HΙmΓ§inin Manuel Uqarte vΙ CoΕua Zirkze dΙ komandanΔ± tΙrk edΙcΙk futbolΓ§ular sΔ±rasΔ±ndadΔ±rlar.
XatΔ±rladaq ki, βManΓ§ester Yunaytedβ yay transfer pΙncΙrΙsi ΓΆncΙsi heyΙtdΙ ciddi dΙyiΕikliklΙr etmΙyi planlaΕdΔ±rΔ±r. βQΔ±rmΔ±zΔ± Εeytanlarβ 2025/2026-cΔ± illΙr mΓΆvsΓΌmΓΌndΙ Δ°ngiltΙrΙ Premyer LiqasΔ±nda 71 xalla bΓΌrΓΌnc medallarΔ±n sahibi olub vΙ UEFA Γempionlar LiqasΔ±na vΙsiqΙ qazanΔ±b.
AzΙrbaycan GΓΌlΙΕ FederasiyasΔ± (AGF) tΙrΙfindΙn LΙnkΙran ΕΙhΙrindΙ yerlΙΕΙn HeydΙr Ζliyev XatirΙ ParkΔ±nda gΓΌlΙΕ festivalΔ± keΓ§irilib.
Futbolpress.az xΙbΙr verir ki, gΓΌlΙΕin tΙbliΔi vΙ tΙΕviqi, saΔlam hΙyat tΙrzinin aΕΔ±lanmasΔ±, uΕaqlarΔ±n vΙ gΙnclΙrin idmana maraΔΔ±nΔ±n artΔ±rΔ±lmasΔ± mΙqsΙdilΙ tΙΕkil olunan tΙdbirdΙ AGF-nin baΕ katibi PΙrvin Piriyev, baΕ katibin mΓΌavini Aydan MΙmmΙdhΙsΙnova, LΙnkΙran-Astara Regional GΙnclΙr vΙ Δ°dman Δ°darΙsinin rΙisi Teymur BabazadΙ, AGF-nin vitse-prezidenti Namiq Abdullayev, yunan-Roma gΓΌlΙΕi ΓΌzrΙ ikiqat olimpiya mΓΌkafatΓ§Δ±sΔ±, dΓΌnya vΙ Avropa Γ§empionu, milli komandanΔ±n mΙΕqΓ§isi RΓΆvΕΙn Bayramov, olimpiya mΓΌkafatΓ§Δ±sΔ±, dΓΌnya vΙ Avropa Γ§empionu RΙsul Γunayev, yunan-Roma gΓΌlΙΕi ΓΌzrΙ dΓΌnya vΙ Avropa mΓΌkafatΓ§Δ±sΔ±, U-15 milli komandasΔ±nΔ±n bΓΆyΓΌk mΙΕqΓ§isi Taleh MΙmmΙdov, sΙrbΙst gΓΌlΙΕ ΓΌzrΙ Avropa Γ§empionu, U-15 milli komandasΔ±nΔ±n mΙΕqΓ§isi Ζliabbas RzazadΙ vΙ digΙr rΙsmi ΕΙxslΙr iΕtirak ediblΙr.
Festival Γ§ΙrΓ§ivΙsindΙ aΓ§Δ±q havada qurulmuΕ gΓΌlΙΕ xalΓ§asΔ±nda cΙnub bΓΆlgΙsinin yeniyetmΙ vΙ gΙnc gΓΌlΙΕΓ§ilΙri ΓΌΓ§ΓΌn ustad dΙrslΙri tΙΕkil olunub. TanΔ±nmΔ±Ε idmanΓ§Δ±lar vΙ mΙΕqΓ§ilΙr iΕtirakΓ§Δ±larla ΓΆz tΙcrΓΌbΙlΙrini bΓΆlΓΌΕΙrΙk mΓΌxtΙlif fΙndlΙri nΓΌmayiΕ etdiriblΙr.
TΙdbir iΕtirakΓ§Δ±larΔ± ΓΌΓ§ΓΌn maraqlΔ± vΙ ΙylΙncΙli proqram da hazΔ±rlanΔ±b. Festival zamanΔ± mΓΌxtΙlif idman vΙ ΙylΙncΙ mΓΌsabiqΙlΙri keΓ§irilib, βfaceartβ zonasΔ± fΙaliyyΙt gΓΆstΙrib. Yerli sakinlΙr vΙ gΙnc idmanΓ§Δ±lar mΙΕhur gΓΌlΙΕΓ§ilΙrlΙ gΓΆrΓΌΕmΙk, onlardan avtoqraf almaq vΙ xatirΙ ΕΙkillΙri Γ§ΙkdirmΙk imkanΔ± ΙldΙ ediblΙr.
Maraqla qarΕΔ±lanan festival gΓΌlΙΕin daha geniΕ auditoriyaya tanΔ±dΔ±lmasΔ±, saΔlam hΙyat tΙrzinin tΙbliΔi vΙ regionlarda idman fΙallΔ±ΔΔ±nΔ±n artΔ±rΔ±lmasΔ± istiqamΙtindΙ atΔ±lan nΓΆvbΙti addΔ±m kimi qiymΙtlΙndirilib.
Qeyd edΙk ki, gΙlΙcΙkdΙ ΓΆlkΙnin digΙr bΓΆlgΙlΙrindΙ dΙ analoji tΙdbirlΙrin tΙΕkili nΙzΙrdΙ tutulur.
The folks over at Schema.org are now providing aggregate usage statistics for Schema.org terms across the public web. This will show you how many domains are using a specific schema/structured data element.
Schema.orgΒ announced, βwe are pleased to share a new dataset providing aggregate usage statistics for Schema.org terms across the public web.β The dataset are updated monthly and they are aggregated at the domain level and presented in popularity range buckets. βThis approach helps filter daily noise while highlighting meaningful adoption trends for researchers and toolmakers,β Schema.org wrote.
What it looks like. Here is a screenshot of two of these Schema.org pages, Β author schemaΒ andΒ event schemaΒ showing the usage statistics towards the top:

More about the data. Schema.org shared more information about the usage statistics over here, here is a summary:
TypeΒ (like βPersonβ or βEventβ) orΒ PropertyΒ (like βpriceβ or βtelephoneβ).http://schema.org/Person).100K - 1MΒ domains).Here is a screenshot of GitHub:

Why we care. Because we love data. Okay, outside of just loving data, knowing if a specific schema element is popular or not may be enough to convince your development team to implement that schema code on your website.
Google Marketing Live may be over, but advertisers still have questions. To help answer some of the biggest ones, Google Ads Liaison Ginny Marvin joined Julie Bacchini and the PPC Chat community for an extended Q&A covering everything from AI Max and AI Overviews to first-party data, AI Brief, measurement and the future of search advertising.
The discussion offered several notable clarifications, particularly around AI Search eligibility, reporting limitations and Googleβs growing emphasis on data quality.
One of the biggest takeaways from the discussion was Marvinβs clarification that advertisers donβt necessarily need AI Max enabled to appear in AI-powered search experiences.
According to Marvin, campaigns using broad match keywords remain eligible to show ads in AI Overviews and AI Mode. AI Max expands eligibility by applying broad match behavior to phrase and exact match keywords while also enabling keywordless matching.
That distinction matters because many advertisers have assumed AI Max would become a mandatory gateway into Googleβs emerging AI search surfaces.
The clarification suggests advertisers still have multiple paths into AI Search inventory, at least for now.
Advertisers hoping for placement-level reporting received less encouraging news.
Marvin confirmed that ads appearing in AI Overviews and AI Mode are currently reported alongside other top-of-page ads, with no separate performance breakdown available. Google is still evaluating what reporting should look like as these experiences evolve.
That means advertisers will continue to face limited visibility into how much traffic and performance is being driven specifically by AI-powered search experiences.
Several questions focused on AI Brief, Googleβs upcoming control layer for AI Max campaigns.
Marvin said advertisers will be able to provide both positive and negative guidance, including instructions such as βnever mention pricesβ or specifying audiences, messaging themes and search intent they want AI systems to prioritize. The feature will also preview sample assets and queries before deployment.
The rollout will begin with AI Max for Search campaigns in English over the coming months before expanding to Performance Max and AI Max for Shopping.
For advertisers concerned about losing control in increasingly automated campaigns, AI Brief appears to be Googleβs answer.
If there was one consistent theme throughout the discussion, it was data.
Marvin repeatedly emphasized the importance of what Google now calls βData Strengthβ β the quality and completeness of first-party data flowing into advertising accounts. She highlighted tools such as Enhanced Conversions, Google Tag Gateway, Data Manager and direct database integrations as critical inputs for future bidding and measurement systems.
The message aligns closely with Googleβs broader GML narrative: better data fuels better AI.
Marvin also shed additional light on Qualified Future Conversions (QFC), one of the more intriguing measurement announcements from GML.
The metric is designed to estimate conversions that may occur up to 180 days after an ad interaction, helping advertisers understand the long-term impact of campaigns that donβt immediately generate revenue. The feature is particularly relevant for B2B and lead generation advertisers with lengthy sales cycles.
QFC is currently being tested with a limited group of advertisers, with broader availability expected later this year.
When asked which GML announcements she was personally most excited about, Marvin pointed to three areas:
Her answer offers a useful glimpse into where Google appears to be investing most heavily: AI-driven discovery, more sophisticated measurement and creator-led advertising.
The Q&A provided important context that was missing from the GML keynote presentations. Advertisers learned that broad match remains a viable route into AI Search, AI-specific reporting is still a work in progress, and Googleβs long-term vision continues to revolve around automation powered by strong first-party data.
Perhaps most importantly, it showed that while Google is adding more AI to its products, itβs also building new controls like AI Brief to help advertisers influence how those systems behave β a balancing act that will likely define the next chapter of Google Ads.
All Your Google Marketing Live 2026 Questions Answered with Ginny Marvin
Digital Content Next (DCN) sent the Common Crawl Foundation a cease-and-desist letter demanding that it stop scraping and distributing protected publisher content.
The U.S. trade group, which represents major digital publishers (e.g., the AP, the New York Times, NBC Universal, Bloomberg, NPR, and Fox), also asked Common Crawl to remove DCN membersβ content from its datasets, including paywalled and subscriber-only news articles.
Publishers question opt-outs. DCNβs lawyers raised concerns about whether Common Crawl honored publisher opt-out requests and removed older content when asked.
DCN alleges infringement. The letter argued that copyright law is not an opt-out system. DCN said Common Crawl βflagrantly infringedβ publisher copyrights by creating and distributing datasets containing protected content without permission or compensation.
Common Crawl pushes back. Executive Director Rich Skrenta denied that CCBot bypasses paywalls to scrape websites. He also denied misleading publishers after The Atlantic reported in November that some content from publishers that had requested removal remained available.
Why we care. This fight could shape how much publisher content AI search engines can use without permission. If courts or settlements impose stricter consent requirements, AI responses may rely more on licensed sources and less on the open web.
AI training stakes. Since 2008, Common Crawl has scraped billions of webpages to build a free public archive. Its datasets have been widely used to train AI models. The New York Timesβ 2023 copyright lawsuit against OpenAI cited Common Crawl as making up 60% of GPT-3βs training data, Press Gazette reported.
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Stand With Crypto UK says banks are restricting access to regulated exchanges even as policymakers seek to position the country as a hub for digital asset innovation.
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Bitcoinβs average price response to Bank of Japan rate hikes was a 22.5% sell-off. Will BOJβs upcoming policy decision trigger another BTC price crash?
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A public comment letter argues that regulated stablecoin issuers need clearer compliance standards to avoid sanctions risks tied to secondary-market activity.
Jamie Vardy is back in the UK after spending the 2025-26 season with Cremonese, has made it clear that he does not intend to return to Italy, and says that moving to Serie A was a βstruggle, moving abroad with a family is really, really toughβ.Β
Vardy joined Cremonese on a free transfer last summer after calling it a day on a 13-year stint with his beloved Leicester City.Β
He would go on to score seven goals and provide three assists from 29 appearances in Serie A in 2025-26, but this was not enough to avoid relegation to Serie B, as Cremonese finished the season in 18th place on 343 points from 38 matches.Β
Recent reports indicated that Vardy would not stay on with Cremonese for their Serie B campaign in 2025-26, and speaking on his newly-launched βJamie Vardyβs Having a Partyβ podcast, the Englishman did not paint a pretty picture of his time living in Italy.Β
Vardy spoke about the struggle he felt moving his family abroad. He has four children and two step-children, said that he felt βguiltyβ about moving his children out of their schools and away from home, and revealed that he had already moved his family back to the UK before the end of his Cremonese stint.Β
Asked whether it was good to be back on home soil, Vardy said: βVery nice. Weβd already moved the kids back, it was a struggle, really was.β
The issues that Vardy had in Italy were not just with his family, though. Vardy was highly critical of the way that teams in Italy train and the influence that sporting directors have over the clubs.Β

βCompared to here (England), itβs a lot slower, more defensive,β Vardy said when analysing the style of play in Serie A.Β
βTraining was just constant: Run, run, run, run. You go into a game and youβre f***ed. Like literally, you have nothing else left to give. Itβs not just for me, itβs every team.Β
βSo how it works is that the sporting director has a say in everything. Everything. Itβs mental.Β
βI remember, I have to laugh about it, we played Bologna away. So that week, for Bologna, we did what weβd normally do in the UK, we had a day off after the game. We went into that game fresh as hell. Away from home, win 3-1. Everyoneβs buzzing.Β

βSo in my head, Iβm like βwell, just keep it now, do exactly the sameβ. Then we were playing Pisa the week after. The sporting director says βitβs a massive game, massive gameβ. Iβm like βwell, theyβre all massive, no gameβs any differentβ. βNo, no, but this oneβs bigβ.Β
βThey trained us every single day, played Pisa, lost.βΒ
Fabio Cannavaro has explained why he and his Uzbekistan national team squad were stopped and searched by security immediately after stepping off their team coach prior to a World Cup warm-up friendly against the Netherlands earlier this week: βStandard procedureβ.Β
Cannavaro will lead the Uzbekistan national team into their first ever World Cup finals this summer after finishing second in their qualification group. They will be in the same group as Portugal, DR Congo and Colombia at the final tournament.Β
There was confusion, however, when footage was broadcast on South American television showing Cannavaro and the Uzbekistan delegation being stopped and searched by security including a sniffer dog immediately after stepping off their team coach before a friendly against the Netherlands earlier this week.Β
REGISTRO SUPER ESTRICTO HASTA CON PERROS
AsΓ fue el protocolo de seguridad con la SelecciΓ³n de UzbekistΓ‘n previo al amistoso contra PaΓses Bajos en Estados Unidos.
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β ESPN CentroamΓ©rica (@ESPN_CENAM) June 8, 2026
Cannavaro has since taken to social media to explain that it is customary for teams to be subjected to security searches before playing in matches, and said that he found the organisation of the tournament in the USA to be βflawlessβ.Β
βI saw photographs on the front pages of the newspapers showing the searches we were subjected to at the airport, as members of the Uzbek national team. Iβve also seen misleading headlines, so Iβd like to set the record straight,β Cannavaro wrote in a post on Instagram.
βThese were routine, standard checks. People donβt realise one thing: when World Cup national teams travel, they donβt go through the airport terminals like ordinary travellers, but are taken directly to the tarmac in buses reserved for the teams.
βThe checks that ordinary travellers undergo in the terminal, we undergo directly on the tarmac. Exactly the same ones. Itβs standard procedure.

βSo thereβs no scandal. No undignified or disrespectful treatment. The same applies to the matches. Before the friendly against the Netherlands, we were screened at the stadium, and this too was expected: before every match, teams undergo screening either at the hotel just before setting off (as happened with the Netherlands) or directly at the stadium, as happened to us.
βThe truth is that we found the organisation to be flawless.β
Reports on Wednesday claim that veteran defender Matteo Darmian has not yet decided whether or not he will continue playing in 2026-27 and that he could take on a backroom role with Inter next season despite a long list of potential offers in Serie A.Β
Darmian, 36, is among the players who will be leaving Inter at the end of their contracts on June 30, along with Francesco Acerbi, 38, and Yann Sommer, 37.Β
The 46-time Italy international will leave the Nerazzurri after six seasons, 218 competitive appearances and three Serie A, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana titles to his name.Β
According to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, Darmian has not yet decided whether or not he will continue playing next season.Β
Several Serie A clubs, including from Sassuolo, Udinese and newly-promoted pair Monza and Venezia, could make offers for the versatile, veteran full-back according to Wednesdayβs update.Β

However, there is a chance that Darmian decides to call it a day on his playing career during the off-season, and if that is to be the case, Di Marzio reports that he will have an offer of a backroom role with Inter on the table.Β
Inter reportedly expect Darmian to provide them with a response by the end of next week.Β
Reports in Italy claim that Juventus have reignited their interest in signing Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo and that the Bianconeri could potentially include Vasilije Adzic as part of negotiations.Β
Muharemovic joined Sassuolo from Juventus in 2024, signing on a permanent deal in 2025, and the Bianconeri are entitled to a 50% sell-on clause. This means that if Juventus are the ones who sign Muharemovic from Sassuolo this summer, they will effectively have a 50% discount.Β
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international had been linked with a potential move to Inter this summer, but recent reports claim that Sassuolo are hoping that Muharemovic impresses at the upcoming World Cup and that his market value increases in the process.Β

La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that there is interest from a number of unspecified Premier League clubs, which pleases Sassuolo, who are hoping for a βbidding warβ this summer.Β
Juventus, meanwhile, are still interested in the prospect of bringing Muharemovic back to the Allianz Stadium during the upcoming transfer window.Β
They feel that the defender is ready for a step up to a team that will be aiming for Champions League qualification next season and that the prospect of playing Europa League football in 2026-27 could be an ideal stepping stone for the 23-year-old.Β
Negotiating with Sassuolo is not expected to be an easy task, even for Juventus with their 50% sell-on clause, so La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Old Lady could offer a loan of midfielder Adzic to sweeten a potential deal.Β
After a difficult season at Real Madrid, where fans turned on Kylian Mbappe at times, there is now increasing concern over his behaviour in France. The 26-year-old forward will lead Les Bleus into the World Cup as captain for the first time, but his leadership is already being questioned.
Mbappe has reportedly been spoken to over his behaviour in the second half of the season by Real Madrid, seemingly causing dismay among his teammates at the Santiago Bernabeu. His commitment was questioned after he appeared to be fit to face Barcelona in El Clasico, but dropped out of the squad late on after finding out he would be on the bench.

Reports from France have not painted things in any better light. A series of events explained on Siempre Madrid, have Mbappe firstly giving teammate Ngolo Kante the cold shoulder in the tunnel of a recent friendly clash. Following their warm-up game against Northern Ireland, he also left the camp hours later due to βpersonal reasonsβ. Subsequently, he was then photographed with his girlfriend, Spanish actress Ester Exposito.
The issues extend onto the pitch as well. Ballon dβOr winner and Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele has seemingly questioned his defensive work-rate in the dressing room, a recurring criticism in Spain.
Mbappe is one of the favourites to win the Golden Boot this summer at the World Cup, but is also tasked with leading the line for a star-studded France side expected to challenge for the trophy. Given PSGβs success in the Champions League of late, and Real Madridβs struggles, the finger of blame has been pointed at Mbappe with increasing regularity. If he does not meet expectations at the World Cup this summer, the noise will only grow louder.
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Spain are sweating a little less in the heat of the United States, after positive updates on the fitness of Lamine Yamal. The 18-year-old has not featured since mid-April, but is on track to be available for their World Cup opener.
The Barcelona star limped off during a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo in April after scoring a penalty, which was then diagnosed as a hamstring tear. He was expected to be out for six to eight weeks, and was in danger of missing their opening two games of the World Cup against Cape Verde (15/6) and Saudi Arabia (21/6). Yet the general consensus is that he will be fit for the first game.

As explained by Cadena SER, Lamine Yamal is keen to play in the opening game against Cape Verde, which will take place in Atlanta. Barcelona are concerned by this, feeling it is an unnecessary risk, but Lamine Yamal is due to be given a handful of mintues off the bench in that game. In their second clash with Saudi Arabia six days later, he will then be given more time, with the aim of coming into their third and final group game against Uruguay at full pelt.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente seems just as optimistic about his star manβs fitness as he is. Speaking to Cadena SER in an interview (via BNN) he had the following to say.
βNico [Williams], Lamine and VΓctor [Munoz] are meeting their recovery deadlines, they are doing very well. It was convenient for them to stay there these days working to do more specific work.β
βI think all three will be available for the next match. Thatβs great news (β¦) If there are no problems in the next few days, we expect them to be ready for the 15th.β
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Atletico Madrid have made it clear that they will not give up Julian Alvarez without a fight this summer, but it may in fact benefit Arsenal. Real Madrid confirmed they had had a bid turned down for Alvarez on Tuesday evening, but the Gunners are being cast in pole position for the Argentina forward.
President Florentino Perez had committed to making a β¬150m bid for a player last week, but confirmed that their offer for Alvarez had been turned down. Nevertheless, it has been disputed whether there was an offer, or even a real intention to sign him. Barcelona on the other hand do have a desire to sign Alvarez, and have had their own β¬100m offer turned down, but Atletico are reluctant to sell both.

In Spain, Diario AS (via BNN) say that Arsenal are the side with the best chance of signing Alvarez, and perhaps the only side that can βrescueβ him. The 26-year-old has informed Atletico about his desire to leave, but given they do not want to sell to another La Liga side, they could consider an offer from a side abroad. The Gunners are currently the only other side interested, and would have the money to put in a bid somewhere between Barcelonaβs and Real Madridβs offers.

Last month, Paris Saint-Germain were also thought to be interested in Alvarez, but they did pull out of the race for Alvarez. The French side were unconvinced that Alvarez was entirely keen on a move to PSG. This could also be an obstacle for Arsenal, with it known that Alvarez prefers a move to Barcelona if possible. If that does not entirely halt Arsenalβs pursuit of Alvarez, it could certainly drag out a move late on into the summer.
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Lutsharel Geertruida has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent months.
According to journalist Joost Blaauwhof, Arne Slot wanted to sign the right back for Liverpool, but the Premier League side has had no contact with the player since the departure of the former manager. It seems that the move for the Netherlands International defender has now collapsed.
The 25-year-old player will now focus on the upcoming World Cup with his country and decide on his future after that. He was on loan at Sunderland this past season, and he was outstanding for the newly promoted club. He has helped them secure European football for the upcoming campaign.
Sunderland has an option to sign him permanently this summer, and it remains to be seen whether the Black Cats decide to trigger the clause. There is no doubt that he is a quality player, and he is well settled at Sunderland. It would make sense for him to join the club permanently.
On the other hand, Liverpool needs a quality right back. Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley have struggled with persistent injuries, and they need more depth in that area of the pitch.
There is no doubt that the Netherlands international would have been a handy option for them. It remains to be seen who they end up with. They have been linked with multiple right backs in recent weeks.
They have brought in Andoni Iraola as their new manager, and the Spaniard will be expected to plug the gaps in the squad over the next few weeks. They need to improve the team if they want to bounce back strongly and compete with Arsenal and Manchester City next season.
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Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the RC Lens defender Ismaelo Ganiou.
According to a report from Flashscore, Tottenham Hotspur will face competition from Crystal Palace for the 21-year-old central defender.
Ganiou has done quite well for the French outfit this past season. He was instrumental in their push for the title. Lens finished second in the league table.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham follow up on their interest with an official offer to get the deal done. The defender could cost around β¬35 million, and Tottenham certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done. Cristian Romero has been linked with a move away from the club, and they need to replace him properly. The 21-year-old central defender could be the ideal replacement for the club captain.
He has shown his quality in French football, and he has the physicality for English football as well. Regular football in England with Tottenham could help him improve further and fulfil his potential.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are also interested in the defender. They are closing in on a deal to appoint Pierre Sage as their manager. It could give them a huge advantage in the race to sign the defender. Ganiou worked with Sage at RC Lens, and he could be keen on a reunion with the 47-year-old manager at Crystal Palace.
The Eagles need to tighten up at the back if they want to do well next year. They will be competing in the UEFA Europa League and need to strengthen the team during the summer transfer window.
The 21-year-old defender could be an excellent acquisition for both London clubs. It remains to be seen where he ends up.
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Arizona womenβs basketball head coach Becky Burke continues to fill out her staff as players prepare to arrive in Tucson for summer workouts. Move-in date for the players is set for this weekend. When they arrive, there will be a new performance enhancement coach. The program announced the hiring of Emily Meinert on Wednesday morning.
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Meinert spent the last two seasons working with the New Mexico womenβs basketball team on strength and conditioning.
βHer experience working directly with womenβs basketball student-athletes, combined with her energy, passion and commitment to player development, makes her a tremendous addition to our staff,β Burke was quoted in the programβs press release.β
Meinert was a graduate assistant and assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Louisiana Monroe prior to joining the staff at New Mexico. She worked with womenβs basketball, softball, and menβs and womenβs golf during her time at ULM. She simultaneously earned her masterβs degree in Β applied exercise science from the institution.
Meinert played basketball for three years at Northern Illinois and two at Parkland College. At NIU, she also worked with the strength and conditioning staff assisting with daily operations and athlete development initiatives.

Jamie Vardy is back in the UK after spending the 2025-26 season with Cremonese, has made it clear that he does not intend to return to Italy, and says that moving to Serie A was a βstruggle, moving abroad with a family is really, really toughβ.
Vardy joined Cremonese on a free transfer last summer after calling it a day on a 13-year stint with his beloved Leicester City.
He would go on to score seven goals and provide three assists from 29 appearances in Serie A in 2025-26, but this was not enough to avoid relegation to Serie B, as Cremonese finished the season in 18th place on 343 points from 38 matches.
Recent reports indicated that Vardy would not stay on with Cremonese for their Serie B campaign in 2025-26, and speaking on his newly-launched βJamie Vardyβs Having a Partyβ podcast, the Englishman did not paint a pretty picture of his time living in Italy.
Vardy spoke about the struggle he felt moving his family abroad. He has four children and two step-children, said that he felt βguiltyβ about moving his children out of their schools and away from home, and revealed that he had already moved his family back to the UK before the end of his Cremonese stint.
Asked whether it was good to be back on home soil, Vardy said: βVery nice. Weβd already moved the kids back, it was a struggle, really was.β
The issues that Vardy had in Italy were not just with his family, though. Vardy was highly critical of the way that teams in Italy train and the influence that sporting directors have over the clubs.
CREMONA, ITALY β MAY 10: Jamie Vardy of US Cremonese celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Pisa SC at Stadio Giovanni Zini on May 10, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)
βCompared to here (England), itβs a lot slower, more defensive,β Vardy said when analysing the style of play in Serie A.
βTraining was just constant: Run, run, run, run. You go into a game and youβre f***ed. Like literally, you have nothing else left to give. Itβs not just for me, itβs every team.
βSo how it works is that the sporting director has a say in everything. Everything. Itβs mental.
βI remember, I have to laugh about it, we played Bologna away. So that week, for Bologna, we did what weβd normally do in the UK, we had a day off after the game. We went into that game fresh as hell. Away from home, win 3-1. Everyoneβs buzzing.
BOLOGNA, ITALY β DECEMBER 01: Jamie Vardy of Cremonese scores his teamβs third goal during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and US Cremonese at Renato DallβAra Stadium on December 01, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
βSo in my head, Iβm like βwell, just keep it now, do exactly the sameβ. Then we were playing Pisa the week after. The sporting director says βitβs a massive game, massive gameβ. Iβm like βwell, theyβre all massive, no gameβs any differentβ. βNo, no, but this oneβs bigβ.
βThey trained us every single day, played Pisa, lost.β
Notre Dame football has a fantastic 2027 recruiting class, and on Wednesday one of the current commits was ranked as a 5-star by 247Sports.
Offensive tackle Oluwasemilore Olubobola checked in at No. 17 overall, the third highest player ranked at his position. The 6-foot, 6-inch and 295-pounder committed to the Irish in the middle of May, as the mauler from New Jersey kept the pipeline to the East open.
Notre Dame has put plenty of emphasis on recruiting that region, with recent signees of safety Joey OβBrien, cornerback Khary Adams, offensive tackles Grayson McKeogh and Charlie Thom. There is plenty of potential for another one in the 2027 class as well, as recently the Irish received a crystal ball pick for 5-star edge Abraham Sesay.
If he was to commit, it would give Notre Dame two 5-star verbals according to the 247Sports rankings, one on each side of the ball.
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Finding value in FIFA World Cup Fantasy is just as important as selecting the premium stars.
While the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Lamine Yamal are expected to feature heavily in managersβ squads, the real challenge lies in identifying affordable players capable of delivering returns without breaking the bank.
Here are some of the best budget picks from Round 1 who could provide excellent value for money.
Spain goalkeeper Unai SimΓ³n could prove to be one of the smartest budget-friendly picks for Round 1. Spain enter their opening fixture against Cape Verde as overwhelming favourites, which immediately boosts his clean-sheet prospects.
While goalkeepers from dominant teams may not always rack up save points, the likelihood of defensive returns alone makes him an attractive option.
At $5.0m, he offers a relatively affordable route into one of the strongest defences in the tournament and could reward managers with a solid points haul if Spain perform as expected.
Nuno Mendes is the definition of a modern fantasy defender. While many managers will focus solely on clean sheets, the Portuguese full-back offers multiple routes to points through his attacking contributions.
Portugalβs opening fixture against Congo DR looks favourable on paper, and Mendes has the pace and technical quality to consistently get forward and create chances.
At $5.8m, he is more expensive than a traditional budget defender, but his ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch gives him the potential to justify every penny.
Hakimiβs price feels surprisingly affordable given his attacking threat. The Moroccan full-back regularly operates almost like a winger and remains one of the most dangerous defenders in international football.
Goals, assists and clean sheets are all within his range of outcomes, making him one of the standout value defenders in the game.
Murillo could emerge as one of the biggest bargains in the defensive category. Panama enter their clash against Ghana as favourites, and the centre-backβs modest price tag makes him an appealing option for managers searching for cheap access to Panamaβs defence.
While clean-sheet points are the main attraction, Murillo also possesses the physical presence to cause problems from corners and free kicks, providing an additional route to fantasy returns.
Uruguayβs Ronald AraΓΊjo combines defensive reliability with occasional attacking threat, making him one of the safest budget defenders available.
His side faces Saudi Arabia in Round 1, a fixture that gives Uruguay strong clean-sheet prospects. AraΓΊjoβs aerial dominance also makes him a danger during set pieces, meaning he has the potential to contribute at both ends of the pitch. At $5.0m, he offers excellent value compared to many similarly priced defenders.
Despite his young age, Lamine Yamal has already established himself as one of the most exciting attacking talents in world football.
Spainβs winger possesses the creativity, flair and directness that fantasy managers crave, and his opening fixture against Cape Verde gives him an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact.
Yamalβs ability to beat defenders, create chances and score goals means he can deliver points in several different ways.
Although priced among the premium midfielders, his ceiling is enormous, and he could easily emerge as one of the standout performers of the opening round.
Although slightly more expensive than a traditional budget option, Ousmane DembΓ©lΓ© still represents excellent value given his attacking upside.
The French winger is capable of producing points through both goals and assists, and his ability to create chances makes him a dangerous fantasy asset in every fixture.
Against Senegal, he has the quality to deliver immediate returns, making him an attractive option for managers who want premium-level output without paying a premium price.
Bruno Fernandes enters the tournament as one of Portugalβs most important attacking players and a strong alternative to some of the more heavily-owned premium midfielders.
Set pieces, penalties, assists and goals are all part of his fantasy arsenal, making him one of the most complete midfield options in the game.
Facing Congo DR in Round 1, Bruno will be expected to dictate play and create numerous opportunities for Portugalβs forwards.
While his price tag requires a significant investment, his consistency and involvement make him one of the safest midfield picks available.
Omar Marmoush could prove to be one of the standout value forwards of the opening round. As one of Egyptβs primary attacking threats, he is likely to be heavily involved whenever his side creates scoring opportunities.
Although Egypt face a challenging fixture against Belgium, Marmoush has demonstrated the ability to produce moments of quality against stronger opposition.
At $7.8m, he offers significant upside for managers looking to save money in attack.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of the biggest names in international football, and fantasy managers will once again be hoping he can deliver on the grand stage.
Portugalβs captain continues to be the focal point of their attack, with many of the teamβs scoring opportunities ultimately falling his way.
The Round 1 clash against Congo DR appears favourable, and Ronaldoβs penalty-taking duties further increase his appeal.
At $10.0m, he commands a premium price, but few players possess his proven goalscoring pedigree. Even at this stage of his career, he remains capable of producing the decisive moments that can define a fantasy gameweek.

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Keiran McKenna has surprised Ipswich Town fans with his decision to step down from his role as manager in order to take a break from football, not long after achieving a second promotion to the Premier League.
The Irishman led Town to finish second in the Championship behind eventual winners Coventry, returning to the top fight at the first time of asking since suffering relegation in the 2024/25 season β earning three promotions in four seasons in his first senior role.
McKenna, 40, first arrived at Portman Road in December 2021 and became just the fifth manager since the Premier League was formed in 1992 to achieve back-to-back promotions between the third tier and Englandβs most elite division.
Graham Taylor, Joe Loyle, Nigel Adkins, and Paul Lambert are the only other managers to have made it on the list, achieving the feat at Watford, Manchester City, Southampton, and Ipswichβs local rivals Norwich City respectively.
McKenna said in a statement on the clubβs website: βIt is with a mixture of gratitude, pride, sadness and contentment that I have decided to step down from the honour of managing this historic football club.
βTo manage this club has been an absolute privilege. Over the last five seasons we have been on an incredible journey that has brought so many of the best experiences in my professional and personal life.
βAfter giving so much to the role over the previous five seasons, I now look forward to taking a break from management and dedicating some time to my family, who have been with me every step of my career so far.
Townβs outgoing boss added that he departs the club βwith great pride at the incredible progress we have made and with huge optimism for the future of the club.β
To add to Ipswichβs success this season, McKenna cemented himself as an iconic figure among fans by ending their 16-year wait for a victory over Norwich and achieving a first double in the East Anglian Derby for 33 years.
Ipswich will now begin their search for a new manager to take on the mammoth task of ensuring that they remain in the Premier League beyond the 2026/27 season and deny the Canaries a chance to exact their revenge.
The clubβs chairman Mike Ashton said: βKieran will be greatly missed but he and his family leave us with our immense gratitude for all he has done. He will always be welcome at Portman Road.
βThank you for everything, Kieran. Itβs been an absolute pleasure.β
Though McKenna has been linked to the Fulham job following confirmation that Marco Silva will replace Jose Mourinho as manager of Portuguese first division side Benfica, but with the aim of taking a break from the sport this now seems unlikely.

Aston Villa have Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki on their radar if they have to replace Emiliano Martinez this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Villa hero has been linked with a move away from the Villa Park club again, and Villans manager Unai Emery is preparing for life without him. Juventus want Martinez and are in talks with his representatives, but club-to-club talks have not started. Villa have been scouting Suzuki for several months, with two other options on their radar.
The 23-year-old Japan international was once linked with Manchester United and a move to the Premier League could be on the cards. The Villa target boasts βunbelievable reflexesβ and can also launch long throws for counterattack purposes. Suzuki is known for throwing balls 20 metres over the halfway line and the Villans could do with such a skill. He is also comfortable on the ball and Emery needs a ball-playing goalie to replace Martinez if need be.
Alabama softball has earned its final placement in national rankings after the conclusion of the Womenβs College World Series.
The Crimson Tide (59-6) finished No. 3 in the USA Softball poll after its season ended in Oklahoma City. Alabama also ranked No. 3 in the NFCA Coaches Poll, D1 Softball poll and Softball America poll.
The SEC led the final USA Softball rankings with No. 1 Texas, No. 3 Alabama, No. 4 Tennessee, No. 7 Arkansas, No. 8 Mississippi State, No. 9 Oklahoma, No. 10 Florida, No. 11 Georgia, No. 15 LSU, No. 19 Texas A&M, and Ole Miss and South Carolina tied at No. 25.
Alabama entered the WCWS as the No. 1 seed but had its season end with back-to-back losses to No. 11 seed Texas Tech in the semifinals at Devon Park. The Crimson Tide first fell 5-4 to the Red Raiders before a 2-0 loss in a do-or-die game solidified its final standing. Texas Tech went on to lose twice to Texas in the championship series.
| Rank | Team | Conference | Β Record | Points | Previous Rank |
| 1 | Texas (25) | SEC (16-8) | 53-12 | 625 | 3 |
| 2 | Texas Tech | Big 12 (21-3) | 61-10 | 597 | 6 |
| 3 | Alabama | SEC (19-5) | 56-9 | 574 | 2 |
| 4 | Tennessee | SEC (16-8) | 49-12 | 542 | 8 |
| 5 | Nebraska | Big Ten (23-1) | 52-8 | 521 | 1 |
| 6 | UCLA | Big Ten (20-4) | 53-10 | 501 | 7 |
| 7 | Arkansas | SEC (15-9) | 47-13 | 479 | 5 |
| 8 | Mississippi State | SEC (9-15) | 43-21 | 437 | 20 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | SEC (20-4) | 52-10 | 429 | 4 |
| 10 | Florida | SEC (17-7) | 52-12 | 397 | 10 |
| 11 | Georgia | SEC (12-12) | 41-20 | 359 | 11 |
| 12 | Duke | ACC (20-4) | 43-17 | 336 | 12 |
| 13 | Arizona State | Big 12 (11-13) | 45-18 | 311 | 19 |
| 14 | Oklahoma State | Big 12 (16-8) | 41-17 | 307 | 15 |
| 15 | LSU | SEC (13-11) | 40-19 | 249 | 18 |
| 16 | UCF | Big 12 (14-9-1) | 41-19-1 | 232 | 23 |
| 17 | Florida State | ACC (21-3) | 52-10 | 215 | 9 |
| 18 | Virginia Tech | ACC (18-6) | 48-12 | 179 | 14 |
| 19 | Texas A&M | SEC (15-7) | 38-19 | 172 | 16 |
| 20 | Oregon | Big Ten (20-4) | 41-14 | 162 | 13 |
| 21 | Arizona | Big 12 (16-8) | 37-18 | 138 | 21 |
| 22 | Stanford | ACC (18-6) | 39-15 | 116 | 17 |
| 23 | Grand Canyon | Mountain West (21-4) | 54-10 | 58 | 25 |
| 24 | Clemson | ACC (13-11) | 34-22 | 55 | 22 |
| T25 | Ole Miss | SEC (6-18) | 36-26 | 30 | 24 |
| T25 | South Carolina | SEC (7-17) | 32-28 | 30 | RV |
Amelia Hurley covers high school and college sports for The Tuscaloosa News and USA TODAY Network. You can find her on X atΒ ameliahurley_Β or reach her at ahurley@usatodayco.com.
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Who's your NBA greatest of all time?
Michael Jordan? LeBron James? Other?
Well, we have more of an answer from King James himself, as the Akron native weighed in on the basketball GOAT debate in a wide-ranging profile published Monday, June 9, by Time magazine.
James did not hesitate when asked to weigh in on the basketball GOAT debate, according to Time.
βIβm not taking nobody over me,β James said. "Thereβs no question.β
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But James did not dismiss the legacy of his contemporary, six-time NBA champ and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, while shouting out several other NBA greats.
βI think Mike will say the same thing,β James said. "Rest his soul, Kobe will say the same thing. Magic will say the same thing. Bird will say the same thing. Shaq could say the same thing."
βIf thereβs a general manager and heβs eyeballing all of us on a baseline, with the No. 1 pick, itβs gonna be hard not to take me, champ,β James added.
The GOAT debate as it relates to professional basketball is sure to rage on in perpetuity, but James has spent the last several years of his storied career checking yet more boxes.
On Feb. 7, 2023, James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time scoring leader, besting a record that had stood for nearly 40 years. James now has scored 43,440 regular season points (and counting, barring an unlikely retirement announcement this summer). For context, Abdul-Jabbar scored 38,387 career points in the regular season.
James, a four-time NBA champion, falls short of MJ by that measure, but his longevity in the sport and high level of play into his 40s creates a stout case for "greatest of all time."
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In 60 games played for the Los Angeles Lakers throughout the 2025-26 season, James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game as a 41-year-old. He's won championships with three different franchises, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, the hometown team that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2003.
If nothing else, the GOAT debate continues to create good fodder for sports radio talking heads. We'll leave it up to NBA 2K video game GMs as to who they'd draft with an all-time No. 1 overall pick.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: LeBron James weighs in on NBA GOAT debate. LBJ or MJ?
The Los Angeles Dodgers kept the same lineup for their second matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Itβs understandable why the Dodgers would do this, as they comfortably won their first matchup against the Pirates on Tuesday, 12-3. LA scored 10 runs in the seventh to put the game out of reach and take a lead in the three-game road series.
Shohei Ohtani is making his 11th start of the season for the Dodgers, and will look to strengthen his big for the Cy Young with another strong performance. He has been among the best pitchers in MLB this season, posting a 0.74 ERA with 67 strikeouts through 61 innings pitched.
He last appeared against the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 3, where he threw six innings of shutout baseball. He only allowed two hits and one walk in that outing.

Shohei Ohtani remains in the lineup for his bump day, and will fulfill his two-way duties for the second game of the series against the Pirates. Center fielder Andy Pages will follow him in the lineup, and first baseman Freddie Freeman will bat third after his historic night Tuesday.
Shortstop Mookie Betts remains in the cleanup spot, and Max Muncy will play third and bat behind him. Right fielder Kyle Tucker bats sixth, and fellow corner outfielder Ryan Ward will step up after him. Dalton Rushing remains in the lineup and second baseman Alex Freeland will bat ninth.
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Andy Pages, CF
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Mookie Betts, SS
5. Max Muncy, 3B
6. Kyle Tucker, RF
7. Ryan Ward, LF
8. Dalton Rushing, C
9. Alex Freeland, 2B
P. Shohei Ohtani, RHP
Jared Jones will start for the Pirates, and will look to continue building himself up after his return from injury. Jones has a 4.82 ERA through his two starts, which have spanned 9.1 innings. He has 10 strikeouts in that time.
Jones faced the Dodgers in 2024, throwing six innings without allowing a run.
The Dodgers will look to perform better against the young right-hander as they try to win the series in Wednesdayβs game.
Are you confident heading into the game?

The big advantage of having a blazing two-plus months and MLBβs best record? You can afford to ease off the gas here and there. The disadvantage? Your fans have to watch a team that sometimes eases off the gas. While I have no idea how long Ronald AcuΓ±aΒ Jr. will actually be out as a result of his latest run-in with injury, itβs possible that itβs less than ten days and this is a precautionary, if warranted, Injured List placement:
Atlanta today also placed OF Ronald AcuΓ±aΒ Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring and selected INF Rowdy Tellez to the major league roster. To make room on the 40-man roster, the club designated RHP Jhancarlos Lara for assignment.
β Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 10, 2026
This is AcuΓ±aβs second IL placement for a left hamstring issue this year. He previously missed about two weeks in May with a similar ailment. He had a .333 wOBA (111 wRC+) and a massive .380 xwOBA before his first IL stint, and then returned and posted a much more fortunate .390 wOBA (150 wRC+) with more or less the same inputs (.376 xwOBA). What will he do for his third act? Stay tuned, but it wonβt start until at least ten days from now. On the season, he has 0.9 fWAR in 235 PAs, which is a pretty good rate for a player in general, but is well below what weβre used to from him β dragged down by his own defensive issues, and the lingering ball-in-play issues from April.
Taking AcuΓ±aβs spot on the active roster is Rowdy Tellez, a veteran of eight MLB seasons that signed a minor league deal with the Braves a week before Opening Day. Tellez has a career 98 wRC+ and 0.1 fWAR, which makes sense given that a league-average bat isnβt very useful if you arenβt providing any defensive value. Heβs put up a 123 wRC+ in 207 PAs in Gwinnett. My main thought is: if Dominic Smith can be blessed with the bounty of the 2025 Braves and become a fan-favorite masher, why not Tellez? The answer? Well, he and Smith canβt both be in the lineup at the same timeβ¦
Part of the roster math here sees Jhancarlos Lara get DFAed. I have no real knowledge about Lara, but people used to talk about him as being exciting back in 2023, when he was striking out a million dudes as a starter in A-ball. Since then, heβs really fallen apart with ballooning walk rates and dwindling strikeout rates; even moving to a swingman and then a relief role didnβt salvage much. Lara was pitching out of the Double-A bullpen earlier this year and putting up ghastly numbers like an FIP and xFIP both in the 7.00s.
The real question, though: are you ready for more Eli White?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted in cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada, is set to begin Thursday, kicking off a supersized tournament after years of preparation.
The U.S. will host 78 matches, with eight games taking place at Inglewood's Sofi Stadium (renamed Los Angeles Stadium by FIFA for the duration of the tournament).
Mexico will open the World Cup on Thursday against South Africa in Mexico City. Kickoff is at 12 p.m. The action will continue in Zapopan, Mexico where South Korea will face Czechia at 7 p.m.
Team USA has their opening match at 6 p.m. Friday against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium.
Full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, format and groups here
As kickoff approaches, we've compiled a list of local watch parties, official fan festivals and things to know before the tournament gets underway.
Eastwood Los Angeles
611 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles
June 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 24, and 25
This staple country bar located in Koreatown is teaming up with 4x4 to screen several games for free.. Fans can enjoy live music after the Mexico vs. South Korea game on June 18. For more details, click here.
The Getty Center
Select dates from June 11-July 19
Fans can watch their team play on large screens while taking in the sights at the Getty Center. Special food and drinks will be available. More details here.
La Guelaguetza
June 11, 18 and 24
30014 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles
This Oaxacan restaurant will be showing select matches. For more details and reservations, click here.
Casa Mexico Los Angeles
June 11 to July 19
501 N Main Street, Los Angeles
Free watch parties for Mexico games. Click here for more details.
Bar CDMX
515 West 7th Street, Los Angeles
June 11 and 12
This basement bar will have projectors showing the Mexico vs. South Africa match Thursday and USA vs. Paraguay Friday. More details here.
Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza
300 East Green Street, Pasadena
June 12 at 4:30 p.m.
This free USA vs. Paraguay watch party will feature food trucks, live music, family-friendly activities and a beer garden. More details here.
Watch Party de Boyle Heights
June 18
1st Street Corridor at Vicente Fernandez Street
The Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce will screen the Mexico vs. South Korea match during their block party from 4 to 10 p.m. alongside several organizations.
Click here for more details.
Several L.A. County parks are also hosting watch parties. From Sylmar to Palmdale, fans can enjoy family-friendly activities, youth soccer clinics and more for free. More details here.
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park
June 11-14
Tickets are $10. Children 12 and under are free.
Live match broadcasts, musical performances by Steve Aoki, Normani, Deorro, Sickick, Los Lobos, Capital Cities, DJ Ravidrums and more.
For more details, click here.
The United States Countdown Concert at Crypto.com Arena will be at 6 p.m. on June 10. The Los Angeles stage will have live performances as well as broadcasts from Toronto and Mexico City. More details here.
FIFA will activate several other Fan Zones throughout the tournament across the region.
Fans can now get official FIFA World Cup merchandise at pop-up stores across the Los Angeles area.
These pop-up stores are located in Santa Monica, Hollywood, Manhattan Beach and Torrance. There will also be two different locations in cowntown L.A.
Soccer fans will have the opportunity to buy their official jerseys, t-shirts, hats and more. All six pop-up stores are expected to remain open through July 31.
Click here for locations and more details.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcasted on Fox and Telemundo.

Apologies for going a few days without roundups for the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates. Thankfully, Tuesday was a full day, with all seven teams in action, so thereβs still lots to talk about!
Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL)
All listed positions in the roundup are the position played in that particular game.
High-A Eugene LHP Luis De La Torre (No. 14 CPL) was named Pitcher of the Week in the Northwest League after a 12-strikeout performance last week. Congrats!
Sacramento River Cats beat the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Astros) 5-4
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Whatβs the pitching equivalent of βone to measure, two to rake?β Whatever it is, itβs a philosophy that LHP Matt Wilkinson apparently abides by. Wilkinson, acquired earlier this year in the Patrick Bailey trade, was promoted to AAA after just 9 games in AA. And in his AAA debut, he was unable to make it out of the 2nd inning.
But things went much, much better with his second take. The burly southpaw was sensational on Tuesday, striking out 9 Space Cowboys in 5 innings, while throwing 53 of 81 pitches for strikes. Tugboat gave up just 4 baserunners on the day: a pair of singles, a walk, and a hit batter.
Unfortunately β but kind of humorously β all 4 of those allowed baserunners were in succession. After Wilkinson retired the first 2 batters he faced, he gave up back-to-back singles, hit a batter, and then issued a 4-pitch, run-scoring walk. But after that? He retired 13 consecutive batters to finish his day, which included striking out the side in both the 2nd and 4th innings. And with that, Tugboat is off and motoring in AAA!
Matt Wilkinson was on cruise control after a busy first inning yesterday against Sugar Land. A season-high nine Ks in five innings of one-run work for Tugboat, retiring the final 13 batters that he faced. No footage of the ninth strikeout due to a broadcast issue. pic.twitter.com/gupBGcIBEs
β Giant Prospective (@giantprospectiv) June 10, 2026
Things went less well for the pair of pitchers on the 40-man roster who threw. Recently-optioned RHP Wilkin Ramos threw just 12 of 26 pitches for strikes while failing to get through an inning, allowing 2 hits, 1 walk, and 2 runs, while recording 2 outs. RHP Ryan Walker got the save, but gave up 2 hits, 1 walk, and 1 run, with no strikeouts. Walker has been pitching quite well with Sacramento, where he has a 1.93 ERA, a 3.80 FIP, and just 3 walks in 9.1 innings β¦ given how awful San Franciscoβs bullpen is, Iβm in favor of bringing him back β¦ just not for the 9th inning.
A very boring day on offense. Designated hitter Will Brennan had the only multi-hit game, as he went 2-4 with a strikeout, but I think most Giants fans have seen enough to want Brennan to stay put as depth in AAA. He could be a roster casualty given that center fielder Jared Oliva (who went 1-5 with 2 strikeouts) will be coming off the 60-Day IL soon, and the Giants wonβt need as much as outfield depth when Heliot Ramos and Harrison Bader get healthy. And as I write this, the news comes in that Brennan has been designated for assignment.
Brennan singles & brings in 2 Cats to get us on the board! pic.twitter.com/dyzilMCv3t
β Sacramento River Cats (@RiverCats) June 10, 2026
Catcher Drew Cavanaugh (No. 19 CPL) continues to look oh so comfortable at the level, and went 1-2 with a walk and a hit by pitch. In their recent ranking of the top prospects in the organization last week, Fangraphs noted that βthere are people within the organization who think heβs the player most likely to emerge from the pile of upper-level catchers as the clubβs starter.β The lefty is up to a 1.166 OPS and a 196 wRC+ through 21 games with the River Cats, and has done a tremendous job limiting strikeouts this year (he had a 27.4% strikeout rate across 4 levels last year, and just a 19.8% rate in AAA this season). I think weβll see him make an MLB debut at some point this year, especially since Daniel Susac (No. 20 CPL) has been struggling on offense lately, JesΓΊs RodrΓguez (No. 16 CPL) got optioned/demoted, and Eric Haase could be dealt at the deadline.
Richmond Flying Squirrels lost to the Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) 1-0
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The Squirrels may have lost, but it was still perhaps the best game on the farm this year from a pitching standpoint. Richmond was truly and utterly sensational from the start of the game to the finish.
It began with the starter, LHP Cesar Perdomo. A week after having one of the best pitching performances of the year on the farm, Perdomo one-upped himself with what I feel quite confident calling the best pitching performance of the year for a Giants prospect. The 24-year old from Venezuela took down 7 shutout innings while throwing just 85 pitches, 65 of which went for strikes. In those 7 innings, Perdomo allowed just 1 batter to reach base, when he gave up a 3rd-inning single.
And the cherry on top? Of the 22 batters he faced, Perdomo struck out 13 of them!
HAVE A NIGHT, DOMOβΌοΈ
β Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) June 10, 2026
Cesar Perdomo has struck out 1β£3β£ batters tonight, tying a Flying Squirrels single-game record! pic.twitter.com/QG6CPOE5Bt
June has been sheer dominance for Perdomo, who in his last start pitched 6 shutout innings with 4 baserunners and 9 strikeouts. Perdomoβs numbers this year are phenomenal: he has a 3.35 ERA, a 2.45 FIP, and 68 strikeouts against just 18 walks in 53.2 innings. Heβs also made huge strides: after striking out 8.3 batters per 9 innings in High-A a year ago, heβs all the way up to 11.4 in AA this season. Of the 39 Eastern League pitchers with at least 40 innings thrown this year, Perdomo is 3rd in strikeouts per 9, and 2nd in FIP (behind former teammate Joe Whitman in both cases). Just an incredible year.
The bullpen was awesome, too, if a little chaotic. LHP Jack Choate (No. 37 CPL) had the lone hiccup, but even it was kind of funny and impressive: he gave up the winning run in the 8th inning, despite not allowing a hit or a walk, and striking out 2 β¦ but he hit a pair of batters and committed an error. RHP Ben Peterson, recently promoted to AA, struck out a pair in the 9th inning, while allowing a hit. He has a stunning 23 strikeouts in just 13 innings since getting promoted.
In all, Richmond pitchers had 17 strikeouts on the day, while allowing just 2 hits and 0 walks. They deserved better than to lose the game!
Unfortunately, the offense couldnβt help them. The Squirrels had just 6 hits, and 0 extra-base hits. Center fielder Bo Davidson (No. 4 CPL) led the way by going 2-4, as he continues to round into form. Davidson hit quite a rough patch there for a while, but has opened up June with a 7-game hitting streak, during which time heβs gone 12-30 with 5 home runs, 1 double, and just 4 strikeouts. Thatβs brought his OPS back to .814 and his wRC+ to 110.
Eugene Emeralds beat Spokane (Rockies) 6-5
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Eugene was the lone member of the Giants Class-A teams that didnβt shine on the pitching front, but they still won, which made them first-half champions in the Northwest League. Still, there were some exciting things there. LHP Jacob Bresnahan (No. 11 CPL) is still trying to find a groove this year, after missing the start of the season with an injury. He wasnβt great in this game, as he allowed 4 hits, 2 walks, and 2 runs in just 4.2 innings, but he did strike out 6 batters. With a 4.80 ERA and a 5.05 FIP, itβs looking very unlikely that Bresnahan makes it 3 straight seasons with Pitcher of the Year honors in his league, but the 11.4 strikeouts per 9 innings are a reminder as to why the Giants are so high on the southpaw, who turns 21 later this month. Thereβs a lot to like there, even if right now heβs issuing too many walks and giving up too many dingers.
RHP Ubert Mejias pitched quite well in relief, striking out 4 batters in 3 innings, while throwing 31 of 42 pitches for strikes. Impressive! Mejias did allow 4 hits though (all singles), which tagged him for a run. It was nice to see Mejias settle in, as he got absolutely rocked in his High-A season debut (this was his 2nd appearance at the level this year, after 1 appearance in 2025). As a result of that, his numbers look hilarious with Eugene this year: in 5 innings, heβs allowed 10 hits, 3 homers, and 6 earned runs β¦ but has 8 strikeouts and 0 walks.
The offense was more solid than exceptional, but Eugeneβs quartet of highly-ranked prospects, who fittingly fill the top spots in the order, all had good days. Right fielder Trevor Cohen (No. 15 CPL) went 1-4 with a strikeout, but drew a walk and bopped his 20th double of the season. Last yearβs 3rd-round pick has an .808 OPS and a 124 wRC+ in his debut full season. Shortstop Jhonny Level (No. 3 CPL) also went 1-4 with a double, while also getting hit by a pitch and not striking out. Level has adjusted well to High-A so far, as heβs hit safely in all 7 games with the Emeralds, going 11-31 with 4 doubles and just 5 strikeouts (he hasnβt drawn a walk yet, but heβs been hit 3 times). Notably, Level played shortstop with High-A for the first time on Tuesday, as he had only played second base in his opening series with the team. It seems as though the Giants will switch he and Gavin Kilen (No. 7 CPL) on a series by series basis, rather than a game-by-game one.
Speaking of which, Kilen played second for the first time this year, and went 1-3 with a double and a walk. The reigning 1st-round pick is now up to a .774 OPS and a 111 wRC+, with just a 13.3% strikeout rate. Rounding things out was center fielder Dakota Jordan (No. 5 CPL), who had a mixed bag of a day β¦ the powerful righty hit 1-4 and struck out 3 times, but also blasted a 2-run home run, showing off his sensational power. The 2024 4th-rounder has a .790 OPS and a 113 wRC+ on the year, but also has a 30.6% strikeout rate.
Dakota drills it!@Kota_1k sends his 8th HR of the season over the RF fence. 3-0 Ems#RootedHerepic.twitter.com/cAz4eNzgON
β Eugene Emeralds (@EugeneEmeralds) June 10, 2026
San Jose Giants beat the Stockton Ports (Aβs) 7-1
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And now we return to our regularly scheduled pitching dominance. And this one began with someone who I would argue is the top pitching prospect in the organization: RHP Keyner Martinez (No. 10 CPL).
Itβs been an up-and-down season for Martinez, following his breakout in 2025. But Tuesday was firmly in the βupβ category, as the 21-year old Venezuelan breezed through 5 innings, giving up just 2 singles, a walk, and an unearned run, while striking out 8 batters. After a tough May, Martinez has started June on a dominant foot, as his 1st start of the month featured 9 strikeouts in just 4 innings, with an unearned run.
Thereβs no denying the magic in Martinezβs arm. Heβs now up to 67 strikeouts in 41.1 innings, resulting in a 14.6 K/9 mark that ranks 3rd out of the 419 Minor League pitchers with at least 40 innings thrown this year.
It hasnβt been a flawless year for Martinez, who is allowing 5.0 walks per 9 innings, has seen his ground ball rate drop by more than 10 percentage points (to 38.6%), and has both an ERA and an FIP that begin with a 4 (4.57 and 4.05, respectively). But my goodness is he exciting.
The bullpen was great, too. More than great, actually; perfect! RHP Mauricio Estrella tossed 3 perfect innings while striking out 4 batters, while RHP Trey Seeley Kβd all 3 batters that he faced. Estrellaβs overall numbers have been more good than great, as he has a 3.74 ERA and a 3.62 FIP, but the recently-turned 22 year old has phenomenal walk and strikeout numbers: 42 and 7, respectively, in 33.2 innings.
As for Seeley, it was his debut at Low-A, and what a debut it was! The 23-year old was a 14th-round pick in last yearβs draft, and pitched 7 times in the Complex League with middling results this year, before moving to San Jose. Perhaps he just needed to face better competition!
The pitching stole the show, but the hitting was good, too. Catcher Junior Barajas had a really nice game, hitting 2-5 with a solo home run and a strikeout.
A left-handed hitter taken in the 11th round last year, Barajas earned high praises entering the year, and started the season red hot, but heβd really cooled off lately, posting just a .573 OPS in May after a .940 OPS in April. Most notably, he bashed 4 home runs in his first 8 professional games β¦ then went 31 straight games without a dinger. Until Tuesday! The cold stretch tanked his numbers to a .741 OPS and an 83 wRC+, but thereβs still so much potential in his bat, to go along with some awesome defense and leadership behind the dish.
Two other hitters had great games: third baseman Dario Reynoso continued his stellar season by hitting 2-3 with 2 stolen bases, while also striking out once, while designated hitter Jeremiah Jenkins went 1-2 with a double, 2 walks, and a strikeout. Reynoso, a right-handed hitter from the Dominican Republic who recently turned 21, has a sensational 1.003 OPS and a 148 wRC+, with 9 stolen bases in 11 attempts, though heβs still striking out at a 30.5% clip. Jenkins, a lefty from Maine who was taken in the 14th-round of the 2024 draft and just turned 23, has an .828 OPS and a 113 wRC+, but is striking out 33.1% of the time.
ACL Giants lost to the ACL Athletics 12-2 (7 innings)
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Well, this was just a bad game, and thereβs no reason to dwell on it. The ACL Giants sent 5 pitchers to the mound, and all 5 struggled, en route to 15 hits and 12 runs in just 6 innings of action. RHPs Brayan Narvaez and Matt Dunaway, the latter of which is on a rehab assignment from High-A, struggled the most, as each gave up 3 runs in just an inning of work, without a strikeout.
The offense wasnβt all that much better. Designated hitter Yulian Barreto had a funny game in which he didnβt register an official at-bat, as he had a sacrifice fly and was hit by a pitch twice. Second baseman Jose Ramos had the best day, as he went 2-4, while shortstop Luis HernΓ‘ndez (No. 6 CPL) went 1-3, but was caught stealing and committed an error.
Moving onβ¦
DSL Giants beat the DSL Red Sox Blue 15-5 (7 innings)
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Well, this is a much better game. The pitching wasnβt great, with the best performance coming from RHP Frank Quiroz. A 19-year old from the Dominican Republic who was a late addition to this yearβs international signing class, Quiroz got rocked in his first 2 games of the season. But this one went much better, as he tossed a no-hit inning with 2 strikeouts, though he also walked 2.
The offense, on the other hand, was awesome, with 14 hits in 7 innings, half of which went for extra bases. Left fielder Franco Willias went 2-4 with a 3-run home run, a walk, a stolen base and a strikeout, while third baseman Boris Sarduy hit 1-3 with a 2-run blast and a walk. Both players are having exceptional seasons: Willias, a 21-year old, has a 1.029 OPS and a 119 wRC+, though itβs his third pass through the DSL (he performed well in the first two attempts); Sarduy, a 19-year old, has a 1.111 OPS and a 176 wRC+. Itβs very early, but after really struggling with strikeouts in his first two years, Sarduy is Kβing much less frequently this season.
Designated hitter Keiberg Camacaro hit 2-4 with a double, a walk, and 2 stolen bases, while catcher Diego Alambarrio went 2-3 with a pair of doubles and a walk. Camacaro, who is only 19 but is in his fourth season in the DSL, is easily having his best year, with an .899 OPS, a 125 wRC+, 6 stolen bases in 8 attempts, and, like Sarduy, a dramatically reduced strikeout rate. Alambarrio, who just turned 18, has a .950 OPS and a 127 wRC+; he was great in his debut last year, but only played 9 games.
DSL Giants Orange beat the DSL Mariners 8-7
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Another rough pitching performance, though RHP Gerson Rivero stood out in earning the save, as he struck out 2 batters in a scoreless inning, with a hit allowed. Rivero, who recently turned 18, was part of last yearβs signing class but this was his professional debut. Quite an introduction!
The stars were on offense, though, and there were a trio of them. Third baseman Albert Jimenez had the biggest day, as he went 2-4 with a 3-run home run, a sacrifice fly, and 5 runs batter in. Jimenez, a 19-year old righty, entered the season with 7 career home runs in 81 DSL games over two seasons. This year? He already has 5 home runs in just 7 games, giving him a 1.580 OPS and a 218 wRC+.
Shortstop Yeison Oviedo hit 3-5 with 2 doubles and 2 strikeouts, while right fielder Yoxander Benitez went 3-4 with a walk. Oviedo, an 18-year old in his second season, has a 1.071 OPS and a 163 wRC+ after struggling in his debut last year; Benitez, a 19-year old in his third season, has a 1.029 OPS and a 160 wRC+ as he looks to prove himself following two below-average years.
8 β Dakota Jordan β [High-A]
5 β Junior Barajas β [Low-A]
5 β Albert Jimenez β [DSL]
1 β Franco Willias β [DSL]
1 β Boris Sarduy β [DSL]
Sacramento: 5:05 p.m. PT at Sugar Lang (SP: John Michael Bertrand)
Richmond: 4:05 p.m. PT vs. Harrisburg (SP: Greg Farone)
Eugene: 6:35 p.m. PT vs. Spokane (SP: Niko Mazza)
San Jose: 7:05 p.m. PT at Stockton (SP: Jordan Gottesman)
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales told reporters that he "ordered up another hot one" for his players at mandatory minicamp on Wednesday. But not everyone was necessarily served.
This afternoon's practice in Charlotte did not feature a handful of the team's top standoutsβincluding wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, right tackle Taylor Moton and cornerback Jaycee Horn. Canales was asked why they did not suit up.
"Yeah, just a part of the plan was just to get them two out of three really good days," he stated. "Keep their high speed up, when they're out thereβand just be smart about that. So, that was kinda the plan all along. We expect them to be back out there tomorrow."
McMillan, who is currently nursing a minor foot injury, also did not participate in team drills during the opening session. Canales seemed positive about his outlook yesterday, stating that the second-year pass catcher is "looking great" despite the small setback.
Moton and Horn, meanwhile, are likely resting up on regular ol' vet days. The former is entering his 10th NFL season and the latter, of course, has dealt with numerous injuries over his five-year career.
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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Panthers 2026 minicamp: McMillan, Moton, Horn held out on Wednesday
The inaugural FLASHYS, held by the FHSAA, took place on June 7, honoring Floridaβs top administrators, officials and athletes and their leadership for the 2025-26 academic and athletic calendar.
Mainland alumnus, longtime coach and current athletic director Terry Anthony was among those recognized at a ceremony in The Villages, winning the title of Male Educator of the Year.
βIβm definitely humbled and honored to win the first, the inaugural Educator of the Year award,β Anthony told the Daytona Beach News-Journal. βIβm definitely honored to be recognized by the state as one of top ADs in the state. β¦ And I just want to make it clear that the only reason that Iβm able to do what I do is because I have such a great, great bunch of coaches under me, as well as the student-athletes that I deal with every day. So itβs an award that has my name on it, but itβs definitely an award thatβs won by many people.β
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Anthony has devoted much of his adult life to his alma mater after a successful football career at the high school led him to play college ball at Florida State and two years in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Over the last 30 years with the Mainland Buccaneers, Anthony has coached a variety of sports, including football, basketball, baseball and track and field. He also spent 10 years as the Bucs' assistant athletic director before taking over as the head AD.
And now he has a trophy to show for it, which is a new feeling for the man that has had his fair share of athletic accolades over the years.
β[Anthony] leads by example. He carries himself by the way he wants his coaches and student-athletes to act and represent Mainland High School,β Volusia County athletic specialist Lary Beal said. βHeβs very humble, heβs very quiet, he knows how to reach kids. β¦ He does everything he can to make sure his program is doing what theyβre supposed to be doing and representing the school in the right way.β
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: FHSAA names Mainland AD Terry Anthony Male Educator of the Year
Itβs been nearly eight months since the Las Vegas Aces were crowned WNBA champions for the third time in four seasons. They still have not received an invitation to the White House, a team spokesperson confirmed to The Athletic.
President Donald J. Trump has yet to host a WNBA or NBA championship team during his terms, and this will be the first time the Aces have not made a White House visit after winning a title. USA Today was first to report the news.
The Athletic reached out to the White House for comment on whether the Trump administration will extend a delayed invite to the Aces, and will update this story if it responds. The Athletic also asked whether the New York Knicks or San Antonio Spurs would be invited after the NBA Finals. The Aces declined to comment when asked whether theyβd accept an invitation if one were extended.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris hosted the Aces at the White House almost a year after they beat the Connecticut Sun in the 2022 WNBA Finals; President Joe Biden was on vacation. Biden had hosted the Aces in May 2024 to celebrate their 2023 WNBA championship.
Multiple athletes throughout the years have declined to attend honorary visits to the White House, but the tradition has become more contentious under Trump. He has famously revoked invitations or publicly told players, including Stephen Curry, they arenβt invited. Other teams have stated they would not accept an invitation.
In 2025, the New York Liberty did not receive an invitation from the Trump administration, according to a report from the New York Post. Team ownership instead arranged a dinner with former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.
During Trumpβs first term, three WNBA champions β the Minnesota Lynx (2017), Seattle Storm (2018, 2020) and Washington Mystics (2019) β did not visit the White House. The Lynx were not invited; there was never any public acknowledgement of an invite to the Storm; and the Mystics were not invited because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2000, a few years after the league launched, the Houston Comets were the first WNBA champions to be honored at the White House, accepting an invitation from President Bill Clinton. Other WNBA champs visited the White House during the presidencies of George W. Bush and Obama.
The 2020 Storm visited Biden in August during his first year in office, becoming the first WNBA team to visit the White House since 2016. The Chicago Sky never visited Bidenβs White House after winning their first WNBA championship in 2021; the team didnβt specify at the time whether an invitation was extended.
In NCAA womenβs basketball, only Baylorβs 2019 championship team has visited the Trump White House; other teams were not invited or declined invitations, citing scheduling conflicts.
Visiting the White House and meeting the president has been a longstanding tradition for professional and college championship teams. The Cincinnati Red Stockings were the first professional team to visit the White House in 1869.
This article originally appeared in The Athletic.
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David Sullivan agreed to stay away from members of West Hamβs womenβs and youth teams following a historic complaint.
The former joint chair of the club, who resigned last week, said he had entered into a βtemporary agreementβ with the Football Association not to meet with any academy or womenβs players alone while the body resolved a complaint about an incident alleged to have taken place in 1981.
The revelation comes after the BBC and The Times reported that the FA had opened a safeguarding investigation in 2023 after receiving allegations about Mr Sullivanβs conduct.

Mr Sullivan said the agreement was not a βbanβ and denied that the event at the centre of the historic complaint ever took place.
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy said the FA must explain βwhy no further action was takenβ following the investigation. It is understood that West Ham United and the FA reject this.
On Monday, the BBC and The Times reported the accounts of seven women who claimed that Mr Sullivan had engaged in sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour. The accounts from the women date back to the 1980s and 90s, when he owned the tabloid newspapers the Daily Sport and the Sunday Sport.
According to the reporting, the claims about Mr Sullivan involve him pressuring young or aspiring models in their late teens or early twenties.
Mr Sullivan said the claims are βentirely falseβ and that he βcategorically deniesβ them.
Ms Nandy said in a statement on Tuesday evening: βThese latest revelations are utterly horrifying.
βIf it is the case that an investigation concluded that there were sufficiently serious allegations to warrant a ban on contact with the youth and womenβs teams, then the FA must explain this decision and why no further action was taken.
βI expect a full and urgent explanation from the FA and West Ham as to how these incredibly serious allegations have been handled.β

Mr Sullivan said the restriction was a βnegotiated agreementβ with the FA.
βI wish to clarify recent media reports regarding a negotiated agreement with the Football Association, which has been inaccurately described as a disciplinary βbanβ,β he told The Independent.
βIn my entire 16 years at West Ham United, I have never met any academy or womenβs team players 1-2-1. Therefore, a negotiated and temporary agreement with the FA not to do so until the FA resolved an outstanding complaint in relation to a single anonymous complaint regarding an event in 1981 was entered into.
βThe complaint had nothing to do about my time in football, and it never happened. I saw it as a meaningless restriction, as it didnβt impact on my work in any way, therefore I accepted it for a quiet life.β
The FA said it was unable to comment on individual safeguarding cases, but that it took all allegations βvery seriouslyβ and worked closely with police.
A spokesperson said: βWe operate a robust safeguarding programme across every level of English football, and all referrals to us are handled in line with our rigorous and stringent policies and procedures.
βAppropriate action is always taken against individuals who pose or may pose a risk of harm to children and adults at risk in football.
βThis includes issuing appropriate suspensions in accordance with our safeguarding regulations. The aim of our process is to safeguard children and adults at risk.β
A West Ham United spokesperson said: βWest Ham United has clear and robust safeguarding measures in place, measures that are independently assessed and audited on an annual basis. The club is unable to comment or provide details on any individual safeguarding matter as per safeguarding best practice.β
In a statement at the weekend announcing that he was stepping down as chair of West Ham, Mr Sullivan said: βThe false allegations levelled against me have been sensationalised by the media.
βAfter a lifetime spent building businesses in the adult industry, in which I have met thousands of women, it is sadly inevitable that a small number of improper conduct claims are being made against me.
βI categorically deny these claims.β
Everyone from all corners of the sports world has weighed on in the Brendan Sorsby saga at Texas Tech, and we can add ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas to the list.
The former Duke basketball player is a practicing attorney and believes that fans will have to brace for one more major update in the Sorsby case.
"(The ruling) was immediately appealed by the NCAA, and I think it'll get overturned on appeal," Bilas said on The Rich Eisen Show. "It was, in my judgment, a pretty odd ruling."
Bilas spoke about what the appeal would look like, and doubled down on his belief that Sorsby will once again be ruled ineligible to suit up for the Red Raiders.
"I just can't imagine that standing up...in order to get a preliminary injunction you have to show irreparable harm, which I think Sorsby could make a good argument for, but you also have to show a likelihood of success on the merits of trial, and I don't think there's any likelihood that he would win a trial," Bilas stated.
Stay tuned, as Bilas' commentary and reaction from around college football indicate this situation might be a long way from over.
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This article originally appeared on College Sports Wire: Jay Bilas expects Brendan Sorsby eligibility ruling to be overturned

Collin Morikawa will tee it up for the first time in just under a month on the PGA Tour this week at the RBC Canadian Open.
Morikawa burst out of the blocks in 2026, winning for the first time since October 2023 at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February.
However, the 29-year-old came crashing back down to earth in March when he was forced to withdraw from The Players Championship after just one hole due to a problematic back.
Collin Morikawa has been struggling with that issue ever since then.

Fans and pundits were concerned to see Morikawa hobbling around Aronimink during the PGA Championship.
With just one week to go before the start of the U.S. Open, fans of Morikawa will be desperate to know how heβs feeling.
Is his back fine now and, more importantly, does he completely trust that it wonβt give way on him again when heβs swinging?
The man from Los Angeles addressed the media in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon.
Morikawa was asked by reporters about his preparation for the RBC Canadian Open this year.
And the 29-year-old shared a concerning update once again regarding his back problems.
βNot much, which is kind of good,β he said.
βI left the PGA Championship uncomfortable in a way. Iβve been grinding this kind of back injury since THE PLAYERS. It still hadnβt felt that comfortable. So it was nice to take a full reset. And just focus on other things going on in life.

βI think after that Iβve just been able to relax a little bit more. Thereβs still a trust factor that Iβm looking for that Iβm trying to find this week, I think, going into tomorrow and into next week essentially. But itβs a lot better of a swing than Iβve been putting on and thatβs for me a positive thing.
βI think when the body fully is able to kind of have that last little puzzle piece of fully relaxing, I think the gameβs going to be exactly how I want. I still feel like Iβm hit great shots when I need to. But just consistency-wise, I think if I can build that into this week it will be a great boost into next week.β
The two-time major champion responded when asked how he is feeling physically right now.
βYeah, no, Iβm feeling better, like I said,β Morikawa admitted.
βI think β I talked about it a few minutes ago, I wish the body was a little bit better, but itβs just building in this trust. Itβs going to take some time.
βItβs going to be hopefully tomorrow where everything feels a little bit more relaxed. But Iβm still a little bit on edge just because I donβt want it to happen again.
βIβm doing the right steps to prevent it, but when it happens like that itβs in a sense a little bit of trauma that you just kind of have to deal with.β
Collin Morikawa will be hoping to play golf at the RBC Canadian Open this week without feeling any pain or experiencing any psychological issues relating to his problem.

The trade deadline is still nearly two months away, but one of the most plugged-in reporters in the sport thinks the action might start early. Ken Rosenthal floated the idea that teams will not wait, and given how many clubs already know what they are, it is easy to believe him.
Speaking on Foul Territory, Rosenthal said βyou will see teams try. We may see a move or two in June. I would not be surprised by that,β noting the Pirates want bullpen help and the Red Sox are hunting a right-handed bat.
The logic is sound. Plenty of teams have already separated into clear buyers and clear sellers two months into the season, and a contender that identifies a specific need has no reason to wait until August and pay a premium in a crowded market. Getting ahead of the deadline means more selection and less competition, and a struggling team that knows it is selling can cash in a useful piece while another club is desperate enough to overpay early.
The counter is history. The vast majority of meaningful trades happen in the final days before the deadline, because sellers want to squeeze every last bidder and buyers want to be sure they are actually contending before mortgaging the future. June deals tend to be smaller, role-player swaps rather than the blockbusters that move the sport. Tarik Skubal, the biggest name out there, is also working back from elbow surgery, which pushes any serious pursuit of him toward late July regardless.
Rosenthal is right in spirit, and the timeline is the only quibble. A small move or two in June is very plausible, with bullpen help for a team like the Pirates or a bat for the Red Sox the most likely kind of early action. The franchise-altering deals, the Skubal sweepstakes chief among them, will still wait for the deadline. Expect appetizers in June and the main course in late July, which is more or less exactly what he said.
The Ravens have relied on Marlon Humphrey to be a difference-maker for nearly a decade, and new head coach Jesse Minter doesn't expect that to change anytime soon.
Humphrey enters another season as one of the most accomplished players on Baltimore's defense. From interceptions and forced fumbles to Pro Bowl appearances and game-changing moments, his rΓ©sumΓ© speaks for itself. But Minter believes Humphrey's impact extends far beyond statistics. The head coach said Humphrey brings a level of energy and competitiveness that can be felt throughout the practice field whenever he's present.
When discussing the veteran cornerback, Minter pointed to the intensity Humphrey brings every day.
"He's a guy that loves to be out there competing in football, and you feel that when he's out here."
That competitive edge has helped make Humphrey one of the faces of the Ravens' defense. Younger players often follow his lead, and his experience will be especially valuable as Baltimore continues adjusting to a new coaching staff and defensive system.
Minter believes Humphrey has positioned himself for another productive year. The Ravens' head coach made it clear that his expectations remain high.
"I expect him to have a really nice year, play up to the standard that he's sort of set for himself."
If Humphrey delivers on those expectations, Baltimore's defense should once again have one of the NFL's top playmakers in the secondary.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Jesse Minter expects big things from Marlon Humphrey
CHICAGO β Last year, Angel Reese publicly called out her Chicago Sky teammates for their poor season, questioning the teamβs lack of βgreat players.β The franchise responded by suspending Reese and ultimately trading her to Atlanta after the season.
Over the weekend, the Sky found themselves in a similar situation with their new starβjust as Reeseβs return to Chicago was around the corner.
Seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins, who the Sky signed in the offseason, called out her team for a lack of effort, maturity, and βloser mentalityβ after a blowout loss to Toronto on Sunday. Questions then arose about possible division within the team after Diggins went viral for passing off a question about the teamβs halfcourt offensive struggles. (Chicago is third-to-last in the league in offensive efficiency.)Β
βThatβs a Tyler question,β Diggins said of head coach Tyler Marsh.Β
Marsh ultimately took responsibility for the loss, but the team followed it up with another loss Tuesday at home to the Atlanta Dream in Reeseβs first regular season game against the Sky. Reese and the Sky have both maintained that thereβs no bad blood and that Chicago helped facilitate her move to her preferred destination.
The Dream have become a true championship contender with Reese, moving to 8β3 after the win, tied for second in the WNBA. Reese has also brought added attention to the franchise, whose average ticket price is $172 this season, up 34% from last year, according to SeatGeek, the highest among all WNBA teams this season.Β
Reese has continued to express her gratitude for Chicago, while also generously describing how happy she is to be in Atlanta.
βI have a lot of great memories here. Itβs always good to see familiar faces. But Iβm here with the Dream this time, and Iβm excited to be with them,β Reese said Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Sky fell to 4β8, including losses in seven of their last eight games. Reeseβs departure has also negatively impacted local interest in the Sky who are averaging 7,130 fans per game this season, about 2,000 less than last year. (Attendance is still down 11% even after excluding last yearβs two games at United Center.)
But despite the losing streak and Digginsβs call out, the response from Chicagoβs players has been noticeably different from last year.
After Tuesdayβs lossβwhich saw the Sky ahead with 5:07 leftβveteran guard Natasha Cloud gave an impassioned speech praising the teamβs effort. She also showed support for Digginsβs public call out.
βThat kind of lit a fire under our ass, and she does that intentionally,β Cloud said. βSo while yβall are thinking that sheβs kind of going crazy, itβs very intentional. And we responded today. Weβre not happy with the loss, but what we all said in the locker room is that if we play this hard β¦ Weβre going to be in a really good position.βΒ
Kamilla Cardoso, who was drafted to Chicago alongside Reese, shared Cloudβs optimism: βThis game was great for us because now we know we can do it.βΒ
Marsh, who is 14β42 through two seasons as a WNBA head coach, has consistently stated that the team remains βon the same pageβ since Digginsβs statements Sunday.
βThe mindset is there across the board in terms of not being satisfied with where weβre at,β Marsh said Tuesday morning at shootaround.
Tyler Marsh says the Chicago Sky remain united despite losing six of their last seven games.
β Colin Salao (@colincsalao) June 9, 2026
βWeβre on the same page from that standpoint. Everyoneβs frustrated in this locker room.βpic.twitter.com/PQkcZQAdyv
After Tuesdayβs loss, he credited their βveteran locker roomβ as a reason they are able to withstand conflict: βYou want that intensity that keeps a level of urgency amongst everyone.β
Diggins may have been better positioned to call out her team than Reese was. Diggins is an 11-year veteran and future Hall-of-Famer, who has long been known as one of the most passionate players in the league. Reese has had a strong start to her career, but was only in her second season when she made her statements to the Chicago Tribune in September.
Reese also blasted specific players, including Courtney Vandersloot, one of the longtime cornerstones of the franchise. The only person Diggins specified in her criticism was herself.
βWeβre pros. We have to all step up when youβre pros, starting with myself,β Diggins said Sunday.
Diggins did not speak to the media after Tuesdayβs game. But she spoke to two reporters, including Front Office Sports, two hours before tip-off.Β
FOS asked Diggins her thoughts on Marsh saying they were on the same page, to which she simply responded: βI agree with him.β Pressed later on by the Chicago Sun-Times, Diggins said: ββIf we had a problem, Iβd just come out and say it.β
Asked about her place in the Skyβs offense, the 11-year veteran also said the team she envisioned when she signed in Chicago has changed, largely due to the teamβs growing injury list.Β
βWhat we imagined changed so much,β Diggins said. βA lot has changed. I think a lot of our vision is pivoting. With that, rediscovering what that isβthatβs what weβre still in the process of doing. Maybe not what I imagined, but we donβt even have the personnel that I imagined.β
Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca said before the season that Chicago will always be in βwin-nowβ mode as long as he is in chargeβand his offseason moves were designed to have the Sky competing for a playoff spot, outside of trading Reese for two first-round picks.Β
But the team has been hampered by injuriesβa few that were expected (Vandersloot, DiJonai Carrington), and some that were not. The most impactful loss came four games into the season when Jackson tore her ACL. She was Chicagoβs leading scorer during a 3β1 start, and her loss has thrown a wrench in the Skyβs offensive identity.
Diggins ultimately expressed optimism that things can change in Chicago: βWeβre still in the first 25% of the season so I do think that we can turn it around.βΒ
The post From Angel Reese to βLoser Mentality,β Sky Tumult Continues appeared first on Front Office Sports.
Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce had to undergo ankle surgery to correct an issue that was not improving.
But while Pierce had been set to miss all of the offseason program after his procedure, he now may miss more time.
Per Stephen Holder of ESPN, Pierce could be sidelined well into training camp and potentially past the preseason.
While Pierce wanted to avoid surgery β and did not specify the exact nature of the injury β his condition had been a problem since 2024 and was only getting worse.
βIt definitely got a little bit worse as the season went. And probably the last month, I'd say I was kind of struggling,β Pierce told reporters, via Holder. "Taking some days off [from practice] and stuff. I'm glad they kind of figured out what the issue was."
Pierce received a platelet-rich plasma treatment in January to try to address his ankle. But when that did not fix the problem, he was advised to turn to surgery, which has a four-to-six-month recovery time.
Now, that could keep the Coltsβ prized $114 million wideout off of the field well into August.
Last season, Pierce set career highs with 47 receptions and 1,003 yards. He also had six touchdowns.
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IRVINE, Calif. β When Chris Richards felt an opponentβs foot crash into his left ankle last month, pain mixed with fear.
The World Cup was less than a month away, and for the U.S. national teamβs most important defender, thoughts of missing soccerβs spectacle for the second consecutive quadrennial rushed into his mind.
βI was pretty devastated, and I was honestly feeling the worst, but I kind of forced myself back on the pitch to prove to myself that it was doable,β Richards said Wednesday, 48 hours before the Group D opener at SoFi Stadium. βOnce I finally got the diagnosis, it was all right, βHow do I get ready for this game against Paraguay?ββ
Richardsβ recovery prevented him from playing in the final tuneups against Senegal and Germany, leaving him without any competitive minutes since that May 17 incident in Crystal Palaceβs penultimate Premier League match against Brentford.
But after returning to full-time training this week, Richards seems on course to start the opener and provide much-needed fortification for a defense without high-level depth. The U.S. has conceded 11 goals in the past four matches, including one that included Richards in the lineup.
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Since coach Mauricio Pochettinoβs arrival in the fall of 2024, Richards has been a consistent starter and one of the team leaders.
Conceding his ankle might be a βlittle swollen,β Richards said, βI'm ready. I mean, it's World Cup, so I'm going to make myself ready, regardless. β¦ If there's any time to sacrifice yourself, it's now. And I know I want to play when it comes to Friday, but I'm not the one making decisions.β
Pochettino is expected to address Richardsβ status at his next news conference Thursday. He wonβt reveal the starting lineup until about 75 minutes before the match.

With a week between the first two matches, Richards said starting Friday isnβt βgoing to put the rest of the tournament in jeopardy.β
If cleared to start, Richards would probably join captain Tim Ream and Alex Freeman on the backline, with Antonee Robinson and SergiΓ±o Dest as the wing backs.
In Richardsβ absence for the friendlies, Mark McKenzie and Miles Robinson alternated in the center of the three-man alignment. Auston Trusty is the other center back on the 26-man roster.
Had the U.S. staff determined Richards wouldnβt have been available β or effective enough to remain on the roster β it would have until 24 hours before the opener to make a change.
βI've done full practices the last few days, and I think y'all have seen the intensity of our practices; theyβre not light,β the Alabama native said. βI feel good, and no reaction to it.β
Richardsβ injury sidelined him for Crystal Palaceβs Premier League finale against Arsenal and the UEFA Conference League final against Spainβs Rayo Vallecano. His club coach, Oliver Glasner, said Richards tore two ligaments, though the extent of the tears was never disclosed.
βAfter the game, my ankle was huge, and came off in a boot and crutches,β he said. βOnce I got the diagnosis, I was like, βAll right, cool, whatever it takes, I have to make it for this first game.ββ
He then reported to U.S. camp in the Atlanta area for evaluation, rehabilitation and light individual workouts.
Before the Germany friendly, Pochettino suggested there had been a miscommunication between Crystal Palace and the U.S. staff about Richardsβ timetable and that he had anticipated the player would probably be available for the last test.
βI got a little annoyed,β Pochettino said last week.
On Wednesday, Richards said, βIt took about as long as I expected. The initial diagnosis was day to day, but I think for me I was aiming more at the two to three weeks. We're right on schedule, and I feel good right now.β
The first time he realized he could be 100 percent for the World Cup was last week.
βIt was a lot of massages, a lot of ice, a lot of compression,β he said. βBut once I was finally on the pitch, it felt good. That was the main thing. I can play with pain as long as functionally I'm good.β
In 2022, a long-term hamstring injury sidelined him for much of the run-up to the World Cup in Qatar and forced him to withdraw from consideration.
He said missing that tournament helped motivate him even more to get ready for this one.
βBut also it's a World Cup on home soil,β he said. βAny World Cup would mean the world to me, but especially being able to play in front of America, and that's my No. 1 thing. I knew I had to do whatever it took to be here.β
Here's a fun project from Pro Football Focus. PFF analyst Nathan Jahnke pored over 20 years of data to put together a starting lineup of the best New Orleans Saints players on offense and defense, highlighting the team's peak performers on both sides of the ball. In a happy coincidence, the last two decades also cover the most successful era in team history. Legendary quarterback Drew Brees led the Saints to their first Super Bowl win while lifting up a strong supporting cast featuring franchise leaders in almost every metric.
Here's the starting lineup:
Some things stand out; for one thing, few of those players are on the team today. Just four members of the list are still active and under contract with the Saints between Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave, Erik McCoy, and Pete Werner. Years of poor drafting caught up with New Orleans and left the cupboard bare as guys aged out. We've also seen turnover just this offseason with Demario Davis taking his leave while Cameron Jordan and Taysom Hill remain quiet in free agency.
For another thing, some of those choices are going to raise your eyebrows. Picking Marcus Davenport over Will Smith, Carl Granderson, and Junior Galette wouldn't be our call (as far as that goes, Trey Hendrickson nearly had as many sacks as Davenport, and with just one season of meaningful snaps). Neither would Werner be the choice instead of Jonathan Vilma.
And this is more of a problem for PFF's structure in this exercise than anything else, but limiting running backs to one position while highlighting three wide receivers and two tight ends feels like an oversight. Kamara has earned his place on top of the charts, sure, but his former teammate Mark Ingram II would have been a deserving mention there in the RB2 spot. But as far as that goes, you could even expand the list to include a sixth offensive lineman (and that choice is easy: Zach Strief, "No. 64 is eligible"). Oh well. Who would you say missed the cut? Who did PFF highlight that you'd leave out? With a long summer ahead of us until training camp, exercises like this make for a fun way to spend an afternoon.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints all-time PFF team includes some controversial choices

The WNBA and Major League Baseball are in full swing as summer nears and both have a hint of Ole Miss flavor to them.
The Chicago White Sox called up Jacob Gonzalez on May 31st, not to play short stop or even second base, but to be their starting first baseman after the injury to star rookie Munetaka Murakami. That call would have likely gone to Tim Elko, who made his debut last season, but he is currently injured and Gonzo has been on a tear in the minors, forcing his way to the bigs.
Gonzalez was batting .317 with 19 home runs in the minors and since his debut, heβs hitting .333 with a home run. He got his first career hit in his first career game and hit his first home run on June 6th.
(Side note for those interested, Madison Central product Braden Montgomery made his MLB Debut on June 9th. He had two hits, the second being a walk off home run in the tenth inning against the MLB-best Atlanta Braves).
Nick Fortes is with the Tampa Bay Rays this season and is currently batting .260 with a home run and 14 RBI. His average is an improvement from his time in Miami last season.
I was pumped this off-season when I saw the Braves had claimed Ryan Rolison from the Rockies. Then they let him go. Now, he is dealing for the Chicago Cubs with a 2.35 ERA across 23 innings pitched and a 5-1 record.
Over in the WNBA, Cotie McMahon is playing roughly 17 minutes a night for the Washington Mystics, contributing six points and two rebounds per game.
Also for the Mystics, Shakira Austin is doing her thing averaging just over 15 points and eight rebounds per game.

What happened to Ronald Acuna Jr.? Why Braves superstar OF is back on IL originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Atlanta Braves have been the best team in Major League Baseball this season, but the season has not been without its problems.
Most notably, the Braves have had to place Ronald Acuna Jr. on the injured list earlier this season, and now, the superstar outfielder is headed back to the IL.
As the Braves announced, Acuna Jr. is landing on the injured list thanks to a hamstring issue, as he's headed back to the injured list this season.
"Atlanta today also placed Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring and selected INF Rowdy Telez to the major league roster," the Braves announced.
This is a tough break for the Braves, as they're losing a core member of the team for the second time in a single season.
While he should still return at some point, it doesn't change that his absence is going to be felt by the franchise over the next ten-plus days.
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Acuna Jr. sustained this injury running to first on an infield ground-out and was pulled from the game and labeled day-to-day. With the superstar outfielder, placing him on the IL makes sense to avoid making this issue worse.
So far this season, across 53 games played and 195 at-bats, Acuna Jr. has had a .251 batting average with seven homers, 22 RBIs, 10 doubles, one triple, and a .794 OPS.
This is a tough blow for the Braves and Acuna, as for the second time in 2026, in the last month, he's been placed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain.
It's an injury worth being a little worried about, especially if he's not able to fully put this issue behind him and it continues to flare up like it seemingly has.
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition is heating up, and no one is backing down on social media from defending who they think should win the job. Through it all, the coaching staff has remained steadfast in their execution of this quarterback competition and has provided little insight to the quarterback room until recently.
However, while the coaching staff and front office have been quiet, rumors continue to swirl that the job is already Kyler Murray's and that the team may ship off J.J. McCarthy. In a rare moment during a media appearance, McCarthy commented on the possibility of being traded.
McCarthy commented, βI think I made it very clear I wanted to be here, before I got here. I love this organization, I love the coaching staff, I absolutely love these players to death. This is where I want to be. I feel like I can thrive in this system. Everything played out exactly how I wanted it, I wouldnβt want anything else to change.β
McCarthy being committed was a nice thing to hear from the team's 2025 starter. He has a lot yet to prove in 2026 through camp and beyond, but having the right mindset is the first step in a long journey for him.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: J.J. McCarthy comments on trade speculation during minicamp
The end of the high school girls flag football season is over and what a season it was in 2025-26 as gridiron stars performed all across the country the past school year to electrify. Weβre unveiling our first-ever National Girls Flag All-American list β the names you have been probably hearing about on the high school scene and some you may start hearing about for seasons to come. These female athletes arenβt just talented; theyβre the ultimate game-changers from this past 2025-26 high school girls flag football campaign.
QB:Β Makena Cook, Orange (CA)Β Orange Lutheran
The former Orange Lutheran quarterback, who is already committed to Georgia for soccer, had herself an incredible 2025 season for the Lancers and put up some eye-popping numbers. Cook ended the 2025 campaign throwing for an eye-popping 7,083 yards and 112 touchdowns for the Lancers and also added 313 and three scores on the ground. Cook has since transferred during the off-season to Sierra Canyon.
RB:Β Skylie Cid, Newport Harbor(CA)
Playing running back in high school girls flag football is predicated on more than taking a hand off and running up the middle or out wide, but also about your ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. Cid did that about as well as anyone in the land, rushing for 277 yards, scoring four touchdowns. Catching the rock, the tailback had 105 grabs for 1,161 yards and 11 scores.
WR:Β Samaya Taylor-Jenkins,Β Chandler (AZ)Β Hamilton
When it comes to talented pass catchers, Taylor-Jenkins did it on the highest level out in the Grand Canyon State. Finishing up her senior year with a bang, the senior wide receiver ended up scoring 32 touchdowns on 121 catches and 1,783 yards. Not many receivers around the nation produced at the wide receiver position quite like Taylor-Jenkins.
WR:Β Deedee Dudley, Chicago (IL)Whitney Young
The 2027 wide receiver had her biggest high school girls flag football season yet and was easily one of the top producers from her state. Dudley finished this past season with 148 catches for 1,829 yards and 26 touchdowns. She increased her totals by 50 catches and 600-plus yards from the 2025 campaign.
WR:Β Sarah Williams, Tampa (FL) Robinson
The junior wide receiver was a major reason why Robinson was able to win the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 2A state championship last season, the programβs 10th straight title in a row. Williams led the Knights with 170 catches for 1,828 yards and scoring 43 touchdowns. Scary thought for opposing defenses is Walker is back for one more season.
ATH:Β Jaylani Palmer, Shadow Ridge (NV)
What didnβt Palmer do for Shadow Ridge on the offensive side of the ball? Arguably the stateβs best player accumulated 3,610 all-purpose yards and 50 total touchdowns, with the athlete doing so through all three phases of offense. Palmer did it as a receiver (1,887 yards), quarterback (1,197 yards) and a runner (527 yards).
ATH:Β Marlie Phillips, Chandler (AZ)Β Hamilton
Phillips is a Class of 2028 and has set a bunch of state records along the way in Arizona after leading the Huskies to a second straight state crown. The Hamilton passer owns the season state record for passing yards (6,079), passing touchdowns (104) and completions (499). By the time itβs all said and done, we expect Phillips to own just about every Arizona state record in the passing department for girls flag football.
All-Purpose:Β Ariana Akey, Littleton (CO)Β Mountain VistaΒ
Akey became the first ever player to commit to a Division I, Power 4 program when she announced her commitment to Nebraska back in mid-April. This past season was a prolific year for Akey as she completed 384 of 570 passes for 4,545 yards, 89 touchdowns through the air. On the ground, Akey rushed for 1,526 yards and 22 scores.
Rusher:Β Izzy Greene, Agoura(CA)
Getting after the opposing quarterback is an absolute must in any level of football and Greene showcased her ability to do that every time she touched the gridiron. The Chargersβ tenacious rusher notched 161 flag pulls, 113 of those going for a loss and a ridiculous 111 sacks. Remember this name because sheβs got one more season coming in 2026-27.
LB:Β Yaretzy Evidarte, Riverside (CA) Norte Vista
No player in the country pulled as many flags as Evidarte did for Norte Vista did this past season as the linebacker pulled an insane number of flags for the Braves. The senior capped her high school career pulling 321 total flags, with 24 of those going for a loss. Also on defense, Evidarte intercepted nine passes and batted away 14 others.
LB:Β Emily Johnson, Mission Viejo(CA)
The third straight player to start off our defensive first team also hails from the Golden State and playing against some of the top teams in the country, Johnson stood out game in and game out. Johnson ended the 2025 season with 217 total flag pulls, 10 going for a loss. The 5-foot-1 senior showed her versatility defending the pass, batting away 35 passes and picking off four others.
LB:Β Nia Pullie, Chicago (IL)Jones College Prep
The other Georgia commit was arguably the best linebacker in the state of Maryland and his play on the field for McDonogh School validated that on the field. Abrams, a true sideline-to-sideline linebacker, racked up 90 tackles, 15 going for a loss, 11 sacks and returned two interceptions for touchdowns.
DB:Β Zyβanna King, Gulfport (FL) Boca Ciega
No matter how you twist it or turn it, intercepting 41 passes on a team in the state of Florida is no easy task. That was what sophomore Zyβanna King was able to pull off for the Pirates, as she was also able to deflect 29 other passes away. King also helped out on offense, hauling in 60 passes for 1,250 yards and 16 scores.
DB:Β Julia Oberholtzer, Orange (CA)Β Orange Lutheran
Cook isnβt alone from Orange Lutheran in making our national Rivals All-American girls flag football team as Oberholtzer had a huge campaign from the defensive backfield for the Lancers. The senior defensive back tallied 137 flag pulls along with 16 interceptions and batting away 18 others.
DB:Β Paige Saunders, Lake Worth (FL) Dr. Joaquin Garcia
Another defensive back that put up some eye-popping numbers from the secondary was Saunders, who second the state of Florida in interceptions (32) and batted away passes (12). Regardless of the state she resides from, Saundersβs numbers were as impressive as it gets when it comes to a defensive back.
DB:Β Makyla Phillips, Tampa (FL) Robinson
Offensively, Robinson has always found ways to win games, but the defensive unit for the Knights established themselves as one of the better units down the stretch of the 2026 campaign. Phillips led the team with 15 interceptions, six passes batted away and 60 flag pulls. The junior will be back in the defensive backfield for head coach Josh Saunders next spring.
QB:Β Azul Trujillo, Calexico (CA)Β Vincent Memorial Catholic
RB:Β Danielle Morales, Las Vegas (NV)Arbor View
WR:Β Emmi Merhi, Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas
WR:Β Desirae Holley, Powder Springs (GA) McEachern
WR: Makenzie Walker, Ruskin (FL) Lennard
ATH:Β Shea Plantz, Tampa (FL) Alonso
ATH: Aubrey Fogel, Loxahatchee (FL) Seminole Ridge
All-purpose: Frantashia Williams, Deltona(FL)
Rusher:Β Tionna Waters, Lake Worth (FL) Dr. Joaquin Garcia
LB:Β Tina Majka, Park Ridge (IL)Maine South
LB:Β Audrey Vann, Las Vegas (NV)Centennial
LB:Β Lexi Roberts, Champlain (NY)Northeastern Clinton Senior
DB:Β Dezaria Hampton, Miami (FL) Northwestern
DB:Β Allyson Schmida, Irvine (CA)Crean Lutheran
DB:Β Janiya Zamora, San Bernardino (CA)Cajon
DB: Karla Timothy,Fort Pierce Central(FL)

Pope Leo XIV shares inspiring message about soccer, life ahead of FIFA World Cup originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Pope Leo XIV has shared some wisdom about life on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The leader of the Catholic Church used social media -- it is 2026, after all -- to circulate his message.
This is what the pope posted:
"The World Cup begins tomorrow, and many will watch the matches. Soccer reminds us of something we must not forget: life is not a race to show off on our own, but a path we learn to walk together. Anyone who does not know how to pass the ball, even if they have talent, has not yet understood the game. Anyone who does not know how to live with and for others has not yet understood life."
In other words -- life is a team sport.
The pope also made some fun, unscripted remarks recently about this sport:
β½ Pope Leo talks about his experience of football.
β Vatican News (@VaticanNews) June 10, 2026
He made the unscripted comments in a meeting with charity workers in Barcelona, Spain, the second leg of his Apostolic Journey to the country. pic.twitter.com/uZYAol2QIn
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The most beautiful passages of play in the World's Game are those brilliant team goals, the one in which every player on the pitch touches the ball to set up a clinical finish.
Such is life.Β
When we work together and achieve something, there's an increased sense of satisfaction about having accomplished something with one another.
Sports, in so many ways, serve as microcosms of the world and of our lives.
Soccer, which brings nations together in this 48-team bonanza, is as good an example as any.
These players learned the game in different places. They speak different languages. They come from different climates and different life experiences.
But on the pitch, they share a common goal. They give their very best in the hopes of making their home nations proud. They, as Pope Leo XIV puts it, show they "know how to pass the ball."
As all of us watch this year's World Cup, let's keep that message in mind. It's a good one.
UFC is set to hold its first event on the White House South Lawn with a mixed martial arts show timed for President Donald Trumpβs 80th birthday and the celebration of the nationβs 250th anniversary.
UFC Freedom 250 is set for Sunday night.
UFC CEO Dana White is friends with the president and the two have discussed for more than a year the idea of bringing mixed martial arts to the White House.
Their relationship dates to UFCβs infancy as White reorganized the company and led its rise into national prominence.
The cage and stage will themselves be surrounded by thousands of temporary seats, including ringside space for a full marching band that can set the entire scene to blaring music. The Zac Brown Band will perform the National Anthem.
The fight card is part of a series of events celebrating the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independenceβs signing on July 4, 1776. Other planned events include an IndyCar race that will pass by the White House.
The main card airs live only on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. Eastern on Sunday.
There was some initial discussion that the show would be simulcast on television via CBS. The show instead will only air domestically on the subscription service. Paramount, which is controlled by the Ellison family, also close allies of Trump, this year became the new home to UFC events across the United States
It was a shift away from UFCβs long-time pay-per-view model. Paramount and UFC parent company TKO said the change will allow the mixed martial arts programming to reach more consumers nationwide.
Paramount+ plans start at $8.99 a month.
The card has been panned by fans online as underwhelming and features just two championship fights.
Brazilβs Alex Pereira will meet Franceβs Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight title. Spanish-Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuria then takes on interim champ Justin Gaethje, one of just two Americans who currently hold even a share of the UFCβs 11 championship belts.
There are five other fights on the main card that include former title-fight participants Michael Chandler and Derrick Lewis and former 135-pound champion Sean O'Malley.
White says the outdoor show will go on rain or shine.
The mid-week forecast on Weather.com called for rain showers early with overcast skies late Sunday and temperatures around 70 degrees around the time of the first fight.
The main venue has 4,500 seats but thousands more are expected to watch in the open air at the Ellipse, a prominent public park south of the White House.
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WASHINGTON β Dana White is excited to welcome back the sport's biggest star, Conor McGregor.
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) returns from a five-year long layoff to rematchΒ Max Holloway (27-9 MMA, 23-9 UFC)Β in theΒ UFC 329Β main event on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Paramount+).
McGregor hasn't competed since breaking his leg in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Tickets for his return fight sold out instantly, which doesn't surprise White.
"Listen, Conor, you guys know as well as I do, I mean he's a f*cking, he's a powerhouse, man," White told MMA Junkie and other reporters Tuesday in Washington. "I mean, when he's involvedΒ β tickets, as soon at they went on sale, went flying.
"We put Power Slap on sale. Power Slap sold out in an hour so, we added 250 or 200 more tickets, sold out in 15 minutes. I'm sure everything that's going on in Vegas, International Fight Week is selling out. So it's great to have Conor back."
The current record for highest gate in UFC history is almost $22 million for the Sphere event at UFC 306 in September 2024. White expects McGregor's return to surpass that.
"This should break the (gate) record," White said. "The record is the Sphere right now ,and this should break the Sphere record."
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Dana White: It's great to have 'powerhouse' Conor McGregor back
LAS VEGAS (AP) β The Golden Knights find themselves in the same spot as they were in the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs, and Vegas certainly would love for it to be the same outcome.
But the situations are notably different.
Vegas had home-ice advantage against Utah and Anaheim, winning both series in six games after they were each 2-2. Now the Golden Knights have to figure out a way to win two of the next three games in the Stanley Cup Final with the possibility that two will be at Carolina, including what would be a winner-take-all Game 7.
Game 5 is there Thursday night.
But the Golden Knights have more issues to confront against the Hurricanes than trying to sneak out a win in one of the NHL's most daunting atmospheres. Whether the Golden Knights address these issues will go a long way toward determining whether they hoist the Cup for the second time in four seasons or rue the missed opportunities of what could have been.
Jack Eichel has 20 points in the postseason, second only in the NHL to teammate Mitch Marner's 29.
But Eichel has scored just two goals in the playoffs and none in the past six games going back to the Western Conference Final against Colorado. He always has been a pass-first player, but even there Eichel has just two assists against the Hurricanes.
If it's true the stars have to be a team's best players in the playoffs, the Golden Knights badly need Eichel to get back on the scoresheet. He almost did in Tuesday night's 5-3 loss, hitting the puck just over the crossbar on what would have been the tying goal late in the third period. If that had gone in, Vegas might be heading to Carolina for a potential closeout game.
βI know Jack doesnβt have the goals,β Golden Knights coach John Tortorella said after the game. βHe was close tonight. He had the game on his stick on the faceoff there, just missed, hit the crossbar, one-timer. I think theyβre developing chances, but we do need to finish when we have some opportunities.β
Itβs not all on goalie Carter Hart, who was lights out in the first three rounds. He has been the victim of numerous defensive breakdowns in front of him.
But itβs still hard to dispute the numbers.
Hart was 12-4 with a .924 save percentage and 2.22 goals-against average before the final. He was in the conversation for the Conn Smythe Trophy that goes to the top player in the postseason before allowing four goals in each of the first four games of the final.
Against the Hurricanes, he has an .861 save percentage and 3.60 GAA.
Hart has shined at times. His play in double overtime in Game 3 in which he turned back some dangerous chances was critical in helping the Golden Knights win. But Hart also has given up goals in bunches at times when his team could use at least one big save to minimize the damage.
And some help from the defense would be timely. The Golden Knights had just 12 blocked shots on Tuesday, tying their lowest this postseason.
βJust trust our system, trust each other to step up, block shots, make plays and win our battles,β center Colton Sissons said. βHartsy will be there when we need him.β
Vegas entered the final converting on 23.9% of its power plays, part of a special teams unit that was largely responsible for winning the West. But against the Hurricanes, that number is 8.3%.
On one power play Tuesday, the Golden Knights spent a minute and a half in the offensive zone passing the puck looking for the perfect shot that never came. That did the Hurricanes' work for them.
It's the same on the penalty kill. Carolina entered this series by converting on 12.5% of is power plays, but that number is 36.4% against the Golden Knights.
What makes it even more surprising is the Golden Knights' penalty kill was humming before facing Carolina, working at an 87.5% clip and with a league-best four short-handed goals.
The Hurricanes technically had one power-play goal in Game 4, but another came right after time expired.
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Aston Villaβs rise under Unai Emery has been built on structure, control and a clear sense of progression. That makes the reported interest in Gabriel Sara particularly intriguing. According to A Spor, Villa are among the clubs keen on signing the Galatasaray midfielder this summer, with Napoli also credited with interest.
Sara, now 26, has rebuilt his reputation impressively since leaving Norwich City. His move to Turkey could easily have been seen as a sideways step from English football. Instead, it has become a platform. Galatasaray have given him Champions League exposure, domestic pressure and the responsibility of playing for a club where patience tends to be in short supply.
Villa, it seems, have been watching closely. Reports claim the club sent a scout to Turkey two months ago to assess Sara in person. That is usually the quiet stage of a transfer, the bit before the noise, before agents brief, before fees harden and before supporters start imagining shirt numbers.
The interesting part of this story is not merely Villaβs interest. It is Galatasarayβs apparent willingness to sell. A Spor report that both Aston Villa and Napoli want Sara, while Galatasaray are expecting offers in the region of β¬25-30m.
Other reports in Turkey have suggested the figure could rise towards β¬30-35m, with Galatasaray considering a sale in order to fund a move for Juventus midfielder KhΓ©phren Thuram. That gives this transfer a chain reaction feel. One clubβs ambition becomes another clubβs opportunity.
For Villa, the numbers are not insignificant, but they are not absurd either. In a market where Premier League clubs are routinely asked to pay inflated prices, a technically gifted midfielder with English football experience, European exposure and peak-age credentials at around β¬25-35m feels plausible.
Napoliβs presence matters. Villa are no longer fishing in quiet waters. Their success has changed the company they keep. A player of Saraβs profile, creative, mobile, experienced and tactically adaptable, naturally appeals to clubs looking to refresh midfield options without gambling on raw potential.
Earlier claims suggested Sara had responded positively to Villaβs interest and was waiting for further movement. If that remains accurate, Emeryβs side may have a useful advantage. Villa Park, Premier League football and a manager with European authority are persuasive arguments.
Sara will ultimately have to weigh finance, status and sporting direction. Napoli can offer history, Serie A prestige and a club still carrying the aura of recent success. Villa can offer momentum, Premier League exposure and a project that feels carefully constructed rather than hastily assembled.
For Aston Villa, this would not be a glamour signing designed to dominate a summer window. It would be the sort of deal that says something deeper about recruitment. Smart clubs do not only buy names. They buy timing, fit and value.
Sara may be one of those players who sits between categories. Too established to be called a prospect, too under-discussed to be called a star. That, perhaps, is exactly where Villa should be looking.
From an Aston Villa fanβs perspective, this is exactly the kind of rumour that feels worth taking seriously. Gabriel Sara may not be the headline name some supporters crave, but Villa have moved beyond that sort of thinking. Under Emery, the question is not whether a player looks exciting on YouTube. The question is whether he can fit into a demanding, structured side that needs intelligence as much as inspiration.
Sara has already shown he can handle English football from his Norwich days, but he has also added European maturity at Galatasaray. That combination is important. Villa need players who can cope with the rhythm of the Premier League and the demands of bigger European nights.
The fee also feels sensible. At β¬25-35m, this is not a reckless splash. It is not bargain-bin recruitment either. It sits in that middle ground where smart clubs often do their best work.
The Napoli interest is a warning, though. Villa cannot assume their project alone will be enough. If Emery wants Sara, and if the player really is open to the move, this is the type of deal Villa should try to move on quickly. Good midfielders rarely wait around for long.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has reacted after news that Barcelona have opted against signing him on a permanent deal.
Earlier today, news broke that Barcelona have decided not to exercise the Β£26m option to make Rashfordβs stay a permanent one.
He spent the 2025/26 season out on loan with the Blaugrana, contributing 14 goals and as many assists as they retained their La Liga crown. Rashford expressed a clear desire to remain at Camp Nou, while Hansi Flick is also believed to have been in favour of keeping him.
But Barcelona wanted to either buy him for Β£13m, which is half of what was agreed with the Red Devils. There were also suggestions that they proposed another loan deal. United made it clear that there was no room for fresh negotiations.
Barcelona have now decided not to move forward and as it stands, the England international will return to United.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano states, βBarcelona will NOT pay β¬30m buy option clause for Marcus Rashford, expiring in 5 days.β
βRashford formally set to return to Man United but BarΓ§a remain open to new solutions, like another loan deal.β
βBarΓ§a are open to discuss again if #MUFC open doors.β
Immediately after the news dropped, Rashford issued a reaction.
The Carrington academy graduate responded by removing any trace of Barcelona from his social media handles, presumably indicating the severing of ties.
His profile now just reads βSportspersonβ and βEngland.β
(Photo courtesy of Marcus Rashfordβs Instagram Page)
Rashfordβs display picture is also now an image of himself in the England training kit as the Three Lions prepare for the World Cup in North America.
The club will be hoping that a strong World Cup performance from the forward attracts additional suitors, thereby enhancing Unitedβs bargaining power in potential transfer talks.
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Indianapolis (Ind.) Warren Central four-star safety Kaleb Elkins tells Rivals he has committed to Purdue.
The coveted in-state target took his official visit to West Lafayette over the weekend.
βI really enjoyed my time in West Lafayette,β Elkins said. βThe relationships I built with the coaches, staff, and players stood out the most, and I can see myself developing both on and off the field there.β
Elkins is commit No. 12 for head coach Barry Odom and his staff in the 2027 cycle. He chose Purdue over Vanderbilt and several others.
βIβm excited about the opportunity to compete at a high level, continue growing as a player, and change the narrative about Purdue football,β Elkins said. βIβm looking forward to my future in West Lafayette and everything that comes with being a Boilermaker!β
The Rivals Industry ranks Elkins as the nationβs No. 20 safety and No. 249 prospect overall.
βI want to be the beginning of Purdueβs turnaround,β Elkins reiterated. βI want to put the program on my back and lead them to the postseason.β

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For one reason or another, Stefon Diggs seems to always be involved in an ongoing court proceeding.Β
The 32-year-old wide receiver is still looking for his next team after being released by the New England Patriots in March.Β
On top of that, Diggs has recently been ordered by a judge to explain how he knows his male sexual assault accuser, TMZ reports.
"Stefon DiggsΒ is being ordered to finally explain how he knows the man accusing him of sexual assault ... because a federal judge says calling him an 'acquaintance' just isn't good enough," the TMZ report read.
"According to new court documents, obtained byΒ TMZ Sports, the judge ruled on a series of discovery disputes last week in Diggs' ongoing legal battle withΒ Christopher BlakeΒ GriffithΒ ... the man who has accused the NFL star of drugging and sexually assaulting him in 2023 ... allegations Diggs has repeatedly denied."
Diggs launched a defamation lawsuit in response to Griffith's claims.Β
Diggs was famously plagued by an ongoing felony strangulation lawsuit that arose in the middle of the Patriots' Super Bowl run last season. The case dragged on until well after the Patriots lost the Super Bowl, with the wide receiver eventually being acquitted on all charges.Β
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Haiti have been forced to change their kit design just days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after FIFA banned a depiction of a war scene on the shirts.
An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, which secured Haiti's independence, with the Haitian flag had been embedded on the shirts worn by the players in two warm-up friendlies in Florida.
Colombian manufacturer Saeta said on Wednesday that they have modified the kit to meet FIFA's regulations.
"The final design presented by Saeta was intended as a tribute to the men and women who contribute every day to Haiti's future and was not intended as a political statement," Saeta said in a statement posted on Instagram.
"During the review process, FIFA determined that certain visual elements could be interpreted differently under its equipment regulations and ultimately requested modifications to the design.
"While this interpretation differed from our intention, Saeta respected the process and implemented the final requirements communicated by FIFA."
Haiti begin their first World Cup campaign in 52 years against Scotland in Boston on Saturday.
The Caribbean minnows, ranked 83rd in the world, then face the might of five-time winners Brazil and African champions Morocco in Group C.
Haiti's qualification is one of the most inspiring tales of the tournament.
Despite a backdrop of domestic chaos, with the impoverished nation grappling with gang violence that meant they were unable to play home qualifiers in the country, they have reached just a second World Cup in their history.
"We know people might have a bad image of our country, that it has lots of problems, but this will do the country, the people, my family so much good," star midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde told AFP.
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Texas A&M's 2026 season will serve as coach Mike Elko's third year at the helm, and after leading the Aggies to the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history, the former Duke coach and long-time Aggie defensive coordinator has further proven that he is building a blue-blood program, starting and ending with recruiting, and landing elite high school prospects with NFL potential.
Texas A&M's historic 11-0 start last fall, coupled with starting quarterback Marcel Reed throwing for 3,169 yards and 25 touchdowns, were just two of the accomplishments Elko and his staff set out to accomplish before the season, while senior edge Cashius Howell's SEC-leading 11.5 sacks earned him unanimous All-American status, making him the 11th Aggie to earn the prestigious honor.
Coupled with star transfer KC Concepcion leading the Aggies in receiving, a record 10 players were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, which Mike Elko predicted during the early parts of the 2025 offseason. Thanks to a strong culture aided by S&C coach Tommy Moffitt, Texas A&M returns the bulk of its 2025 roster while adding 17 transfer portal additions to help replace more than 20 players who departed.
Nationally known as one of the top defensive minds with a third-down package that has continued to frustrate offensive coordinators for the past decade, Mike Elko should be considered one of the top 10 or 15 coaches in all of college football, and Sporting News agrees in their latest rankings, placing the Aggie head coach at No. 11 compared to sitting at No. 26 this time last year.
"Elko continues to move up each season. He's won at multiple stops with Duke and Texas A&M β and the Aggies are looking to build off their first CFP appearance in 2025. Elko is 6-4 against top-25 teams β and a 0-2 record against Texas will invite more scrutiny if Texas A&M cannot flip the script on that renewed rivalry. Still, Elko has emerged as a common-sense voice on the college-football landscape. This is the right spot."
Texas A&M's winless record against the Texas Longhorns is an issue that needs to be remedied this season, hosting their rivals in Kyle Field, and in agreement with writer Bill Bender, Elko's recent quote regarding the potential CFP expansion is just more proof that he, among several other prominent coaches, aren't about sound bites, but common sense when it comes to the game we all cherish.
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Lionel Messi had his passport details exposed in a shocking data breach involving Argentina's FIFA World Cup squad ahead of the tournament kicking off this week.
Messi sat out his nation's first exhibition match before returning to find the back of the net against Iceland on Tuesday. And prior to kickoff against Iceland, Argentina's team sheet bizarrely displayed their passport numbers.
Several local media outlets circulated the images before they were swiftly removed, with the Argentine squad now hoping to avert a major security incident, as per The Mirror US.

Among the Argentina roster are Premier League stars Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Lisandro Martinez, and Real Madrid target Julian Alvarez.
Iceland players' passport details were not included when their team sheet was released.
Messi scored a 72nd-minute penalty in the 3-0 victory over Iceland in Alabama in front of 88,000 fans at the Auburn Tigers stadium. Chelsea target Valentin Barco also got on the scoresheet, alongside Thiago Almada, to seal the comfortable win.
Messi made his return after sitting out the exhibition match against Honduras, having departed Inter Miami's final game with a suspected hamstring problem.
The 38-year-old said after the game: "I'm happy, enjoying every moment, and excited as always. I felt really good. I wanted to get going and shake off the lingering fears that come with an injury - to be able to play freely. We have a week left to get everyone in top shape and be ready for the opener."
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Messi guided Argentina to its first World Cup victory in nearly 40 years when they claimed the title in 2022 via a thrilling penalty shootout against France.
Despite being defending champions, Argentina is not considered among the frontrunners, fielding an aging roster that lacks genuine star power beyond the MLS icon himself. Most oddsmakers rank them seventh in the betting markets, trailing Spain, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, and Germany.
Meanwhile, Messi's long-standing rival Cristiano Ronaldo will be chasing his first-ever World Cup title in what is expected to be his final tournament appearance.
Both legends will etch their names further into the history books this summer, becoming the only two players in the sport's history to compete in six World Cup tournaments.
They will also dominate the all-time appearances list, with Messi currently leading by 26 caps. Should Ronaldo progress beyond the group stage, he will leapfrog Lothar Matthaus into second place.

The National Football League and the Green Bay Packers are criticizing Wisconsin's U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald for leading a hearing scrutinizing the Sports Broadcasting Act, a decades-old law the Packers say is crucial to their survival.
Wisconsin's members of Congress have lined up on opposite sides of the issue, with Rep. Tony Wied from Green Bay leading a bipartisan letter urging the House Judiciary Committee, which includes three Wisconsin Republicans, to keep the law as is to protect small-market teams.
Fitzgerald, who chairs the House Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee that held a Wednesday, June 10 hearing, argues the 1961 law was enacted in a different media landscape. He says it's Congress' job to examine whether the law's antitrust carveout is now harming consumers, who have to pay for multiple streaming services.
"The [SBA] was designed to facilitate the distribution of games through free, over-the-air television," Fitzgerald said at the hearing. "It was not intended to provide a perpetual shield for leagues to coordinate the sale of media rights across every new technology and distribution platform that emerges. Yet, that is effectively what has happened."
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But Fitzgerald's role has made him a target of backlash from the NFL β and his home-state team.
In a June 8 call with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, NFL executive vice president Jeff Miller called it "a bit quizzical" why Fitzgerald and the committee are "taking a look at something that has worked so well, for so many years, for fans and the NFL."
"I don't know why a congressman from Wisconsin is pursuing an eight-month investigation [into a law] that works to the great benefit of his constituents, the city of Green Bay, the state of Wisconsin and the Green Bay Packers," said Miller, a Wisconsin native.
Under the law, the league collectively negotiates contracts with TV networks and distributes the revenue equally among all 32 teams. The Packers say the current model helps them compete on the same level as teams from larger markets.
Aaron Popkey, the Packers' director of public affairs, said the uncertainty over what Congress plans to revise in the SBA should concern fans.
"The financial future of the small-market club would be at jeopardy," Popkey said. "You've seen us refer to this as an existential threat, and that's truly what it is."
If the law is overhauled, as the Packers and the NFL fear, teams would be left to seek their own distribution agreements. Large-market teams like the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams could strike bigger deals than small-market teams like the Packers.
In Miller's view, that could result in 32 different distributors and further increase prices for fans.
"The SBA ensures what we think is an incredibly efficient and fan-friendly market," he said.
Fitzgerald has said modernizing the law wouldn't affect the revenue-sharing model, calling it a "red herring" raised by the NFL. Asked by the Journal Sentinel how much keeping the Packers in Green Bay weighs into his considerations about updating the law, Fitzgerald said "zero."
"The teams have really nothing to say in this area that the league couldn't represent," Fitzgerald said in an interview. "I really don't care how they divide up the pie amongst the teams, and the NFL is the example of, the league runs everything."
The Judiciary Committee released an interim report two days before the hearing, noting its oversight "may inform legislative reforms" to the SBA but didn't detail what those might include. The full committee and Fitzgerald's subcommittee began investigating NFL broadcasting practices in August.
The NFL says 87% of their games are available on broadcast TV, though the committee's report pokes holes in those numbers. The league also touts free access in home markets. In Wisconsin, that includes the Green Bay and Milwaukee areas but excludes other regions, which members of Congress have attempted to address.
Members of the subcommittee scrutinized the NFL Sunday Ticket service that fans use to watch out-of-market games, which costs $186 per season. In the hearing, Fitzgerald added that NFL's deal with Netflix was the "straw that broke the camel's back."
More: 'It is overwhelming': Wisconsin sports bars navigate confusion, pay big bucks to air NFL games
The U.S. Department of Justice is also investigating the NFL for possible anticompetitive tactics over concerns that consumers can't affordably watch games.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell declined an invitation to testify before the subcommittee June 10, which Fitzgerald said didn't surprise him. Fitzgerald added he's talked to the NFL's government relations team "along the way."
Wied, who represents northeastern Wisconsin, and Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden, representing western Wisconsin, signed a letter urging the committee to "preserve the SBA's core protections while maintaining appropriate oversight."
Wied co-led the letter with Rep. Tim Kennedy, a Democrat who represents Buffalo, New York, another small-market NFL city. Fitzgerald, who represents areas west of Milwaukee, argued the NFL has leverage to have each of its teams lobby their members of Congress.
Republican U.S. Rep. Tiffany, who's running for governor, didn't provide new comments for this story. His spokeswoman previously said he hasn't spoken on the SBA because NFL officials hadn't testified. At least one of his Democratic opponents, Mandela Barnes, criticized Tiffany for not coming out stronger on the issue.
Tiffany and Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman both serve on the full House Judiciary Committee looking at the Sports Broadcasting Act. Grothman didn't respond to a request for comment on his stance by deadline; neither did Republican Rep. Bryan Steil, Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan, Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore or Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has introduced separate legislation addressing consumer complaints. In part, the bill would prohibit game blackouts on league-owned streaming services. But her office says she supports the Packers' efforts to keep the SBA intact.
"Watching our Green and Gold has never been this complicated or expensive β and itβs because these billionaire-owned streaming giants and the NFL have created a complicated and expensive maze of subscriptions," Baldwin said in a statement. "The solution is not to bankrupt the Packers β itβs to pass my bill to make sure Wisconsinites in every part of the state can watch the Packers games in one place and for free."
More: Tammy Baldwin targets game blackouts, expensive sports streaming apps
Hope Karnopp can be reached at HKarnopp@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Why NFL, Packers are going head-to-head with a Wisconsin Republican
The National Football League and the Green Bay Packers are criticizing Wisconsin's U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald for leading a hearing scrutinizing the Sports Broadcasting Act, a decades-old law the Packers say is crucial to their survival.
Wisconsin's members of Congress have lined up on opposite sides of the issue, with Rep. Tony Wied from Green Bay leading a bipartisan letter urging the House Judiciary Committee, which includes three Wisconsin Republicans, to keep the law as is to protect small-market teams.
Fitzgerald, who chairs the House Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee that held a Wednesday, June 10 hearing, argues the 1961 law was enacted in a different media landscape. He says it's Congress' job to examine whether the law's antitrust carveout is now harming consumers, who have to pay for multiple streaming services.
"The [SBA] was designed to facilitate the distribution of games through free, over-the-air television," Fitzgerald said at the hearing. "It was not intended to provide a perpetual shield for leagues to coordinate the sale of media rights across every new technology and distribution platform that emerges. Yet, that is effectively what has happened."
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But Fitzgerald's role has made him a target of backlash from the NFL β and his home-state team.
In a June 8 call with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, NFL executive vice president Jeff Miller called it "a bit quizzical" why Fitzgerald and the committee are "taking a look at something that has worked so well, for so many years, for fans and the NFL."
"I don't know why a congressman from Wisconsin is pursuing an eight-month investigation [into a law] that works to the great benefit of his constituents, the city of Green Bay, the state of Wisconsin and the Green Bay Packers," said Miller, a Wisconsin native.
Under the law, the league collectively negotiates contracts with TV networks and distributes the revenue equally among all 32 teams. The Packers say the current model helps them compete on the same level as teams from larger markets.
Aaron Popkey, the Packers' director of public affairs, said the uncertainty over what Congress plans to revise in the SBA should concern fans.
"The financial future of the small-market club would be at jeopardy," Popkey said. "You've seen us refer to this as an existential threat, and that's truly what it is."
If the law is overhauled, as the Packers and the NFL fear, teams would be left to seek their own distribution agreements. Large-market teams like the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams could strike bigger deals than small-market teams like the Packers.
In Miller's view, that could result in 32 different distributors and further increase prices for fans.
"The SBA ensures what we think is an incredibly efficient and fan-friendly market," he said.
Fitzgerald has said modernizing the law wouldn't affect the revenue-sharing model, calling it a "red herring" raised by the NFL. Asked by the Journal Sentinel how much keeping the Packers in Green Bay weighs into his considerations about updating the law, Fitzgerald said "zero."
"The teams have really nothing to say in this area that the league couldn't represent," Fitzgerald said in an interview. "I really don't care how they divide up the pie amongst the teams, and the NFL is the example of, the league runs everything."
The Judiciary Committee released an interim report two days before the hearing, noting its oversight "may inform legislative reforms" to the SBA but didn't detail what those might include. The full committee and Fitzgerald's subcommittee began investigating NFL broadcasting practices in August.
The NFL says 87% of their games are available on broadcast TV, though the committee's report pokes holes in those numbers. The league also touts free access in home markets. In Wisconsin, that includes the Green Bay and Milwaukee areas but excludes other regions, which members of Congress have attempted to address.
Members of the subcommittee scrutinized the NFL Sunday Ticket service that fans use to watch out-of-market games, which costs $186 per season. In the hearing, Fitzgerald added that NFL's deal with Netflix was the "straw that broke the camel's back."
More: 'It is overwhelming': Wisconsin sports bars navigate confusion, pay big bucks to air NFL games
The U.S. Department of Justice is also investigating the NFL for possible anticompetitive tactics over concerns that consumers can't affordably watch games.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell declined an invitation to testify before the subcommittee June 10, which Fitzgerald said didn't surprise him. Fitzgerald added he's talked to the NFL's government relations team "along the way."
Wied, who represents northeastern Wisconsin, and Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden, representing western Wisconsin, signed a letter urging the committee to "preserve the SBA's core protections while maintaining appropriate oversight."
Wied co-led the letter with Rep. Tim Kennedy, a Democrat who represents Buffalo, New York, another small-market NFL city. Fitzgerald, who represents areas west of Milwaukee, argued the NFL has leverage to have each of its teams lobby their members of Congress.
Republican U.S. Rep. Tiffany, who's running for governor, didn't provide new comments for this story. His spokeswoman previously said he hasn't spoken on the SBA because NFL officials hadn't testified. At least one of his Democratic opponents, Mandela Barnes, criticized Tiffany for not coming out stronger on the issue.
Tiffany and Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman both serve on the full House Judiciary Committee looking at the Sports Broadcasting Act. Grothman didn't respond to a request for comment on his stance by deadline; neither did Republican Rep. Bryan Steil, Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan, Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore or Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has introduced separate legislation addressing consumer complaints. In part, the bill would prohibit game blackouts on league-owned streaming services. But her office says she supports the Packers' efforts to keep the SBA intact.
"Watching our Green and Gold has never been this complicated or expensive β and itβs because these billionaire-owned streaming giants and the NFL have created a complicated and expensive maze of subscriptions," Baldwin said in a statement. "The solution is not to bankrupt the Packers β itβs to pass my bill to make sure Wisconsinites in every part of the state can watch the Packers games in one place and for free."
More: Tammy Baldwin targets game blackouts, expensive sports streaming apps
Hope Karnopp can be reached at HKarnopp@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Why NFL, Packers are going head-to-head with a Wisconsin Republican
The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on Thursday, June 11 with two games in Mexico. The following day, USA and Canada's team will debut in Los Angeles and Toronto respectively.
The tournament is set to be dense, featuring 104 matches in Mexico, Canada and the United States, the most matches it's ever had.
For those living in New York, Philadelphia and New Jersey, the commotion will be felt this weekend with a game in New Jersey on Saturday and one in Philly on Sunday.
Here's what to know:
The World Cup is set to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026.
Mexicoβs team will play in the inaugural match, set to be held in Mexico City on June 11 at 3 p.m. ET. The opposing team will be South Africa.
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The World Cup final is slated to take place at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, now called the New York New Jersey Stadium. The game is scheduled for July 19 at 3 p.m. ET.
The venue sits in the borough of East Rutherford, eight miles west of Manhattan.
Telemundo and Fox Sports will broadcast the World Cup games live in Spanish and English respectively.
Fans can also stream the games onΒ Fubo,Β Peacock, Sling TV, or on any live TV streaming service that includes Fox Sports or Telemundo.
There are eight games scheduled to take place in New Jersey between June 13 and July 19. Here's the schedule:
Saturday, June 13 - Brazil vs Morocco (6 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 16- France vs Senegal (3 p.m.)
Monday, June 22 - Norway vs Senegal (8 p.m.)
Thursday, June 25 - Ecuador vs Germany (4 p.m.)
Saturday, June 27 - Panama vs England (5 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 30 - Undetermined. Round of 32 (5 p.m.)
Sunday, July 5 - Undetermined. Round of 16 (4 p.m.)
Sunday, July 19 - Final (3 p.m.)
There are six games scheduled to take place in Philadelphia between June 14 and July 4. Here's the schedule:
Sunday, June 14 - Ivory Coast vs Ecuador (7 p.m.)
Friday, June 19- Brazil vs Haiti (9 p.m.)
Monday, June 22 - France vs Iraq (5 p.m.)
Thursday, June 25 - Curacao vs Ivory Coast (4 p.m.)
Saturday, June 27 - Croatia vs Ghana (5 p.m.)
Saturday, July 4 - This match will be part of the tournament's round of 16, so the teams are not yet set. (5 p.m.)
Juan Carlos Castillo is a New Jersey-based trending reporter for the USA Today network. He covers weather, and national events focusing on how they affect New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: All ready for the 2026 World Cup. Here's when games start in NJ, Philly

It seems like Luke Fickell is bringing in a new prep commitmentΒ every day, and thereβs likely still more to come for the Wisconsin Badgers much-praised 2027 class,Β which currently sits at No. 13 nationally in the 247 Sports rankings. But as we head toward mid-June, thisΒ is a great time to take stock of how this class looks and drop a few βYearbook Superlatives.β
Another commitment could hit at any time, so letβs get right to it.
Future President: TE Korz Loken
Yes, heβs a talented young football tight end who appears to haveΒ a world of future upside for the BadgersΒ as a 4-star recruit out of Iola-Scandinavia, Wisconsin.
But, for now, heβs been instrumental in helping to buildΒ the 2027 group, campaigning and selling theΒ vision with regularity. Heβs also an affable kid who has theΒ cutΒ of a locker room leader for the Badgers down the road.
Most Likely to Succeed: OT Cole Reiter and DB Mekhi Williams
Reiter carries himself like a future anchor of the Badgersβ offensive line and already has the size to play in college. One more year in the prep ranks should only get him more ready for his moment.Β
Williams is talented, long, and instinctual. With more muscle and seasoning, he shouldΒ be a very strong bet to play as a true freshman for Wisconsin.Β
Most Likely to Dagger Ohio State:Β QB Jack Sorgi, DL Yahzeen Zion, EDGE Isaac Miller, WR Steele Harris, and RB Kingston Allen
This group is not only uber-talented, but has potential skill sets/upsides that could find them one day making a game-changing play in a win over an elite team like the Buckeyes, whether via a pass (Sorgi), sack (Miller,Β Zion), deep touchdown (Harris), or long run (Allen). Iβm super excited to see these guys playing for theΒ Badgers.
Talented Twins Award: OL Hunter Mallinger, OL Reece Mallinger
Itβs easy to imagine twins Hunter and Reece Mallinger, beefy and talented out of Sussex Hamilton, one day occupying 40% of Wisconsinβs starting OL slots. The first twin Badgers that I can recall.
Most Underrated: LB Nathan Jones, S Dustin Roach,Β CB Royalton Allen,Β EDGE Darin Graham, andΒ LB Keaton Wollan
To be clear, the real ones all know this skilled pentagon are alreadyΒ really good, high upside football playersΒ very much in the traditional Badger mode of being tough competitors with highΒ motors.
But the ranking services are sleeping, at least a bit, on every one of them. It wouldnβt shock me if three or more of them end up true impact players down the road.
Most to Prove/Scary Upside: WR Jai Jones
I almost feel like Iβm picking onΒ the smooth and talented JonesΒ by saying he has a lot to prove, but that goes with the territory of being a rare four-star Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver recruit. There will be buzz around him and high expectations from the second he arrives in Madison.
But the second part of this category, scary upside, will hopefully serve him well in the Cardinal and White. It wouldnβt be shocking to see him be an impact player by 2028.
Most Likely to Wear His Wisconsin UniformΒ to Bed: OL Ethan McIntosh
A Badger since the womb, the Middleton product and son of former Wisconsin star/AD Chris McIntosh has been attending games at Camp Randall since he was a baby. Itβs hard to imagine that a more bleed Badger red guy exists in this class.
The Longshot Who Will Make It Someday: OL Jack Tabbert
The latest in the long line of under-recruited Badger offensive linemenΒ who won an offer with a good camp, Tabbert fits the profile of the hard-working, lunch pail kid who you canβt keep off the field.
No, he doesnβt have the recruiting pedigree of his cohorts, but Badger offensive line guru Eric Mateos saw somethingΒ he really liked and took a chance on Tabbert. Donβt bet against him.
Most Likely to Have an Incredible Offer List Relative to His Recruiting Ranking:Β S Trey Roberson
They make them a little bit different in Texas, andΒ a team could do a lot worse than a skilled, physical Safety from the Lone Star StateΒ with a three-star ranking but over 30 (!) offers from a hefty gaggle of good to elite programs including Miami (FL), Oklahoma, Texas Tech, UCLA, Vanderbilt, Nebraska, Mississippi State, Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, UCF, Duke, Arizona State, Arizona, TCU, Duke, Iowa State, and others. These schools know something.Β Β
Most Ready-Made NFL Star Name: SΒ D.J. Davis
Yes, heβs aΒ really fast football player who appears to possess significant upside, but one thing is for sure: He has a superstar football name.
βWith the 32nd pick of the second round of the 2030 NFL Draft, the Green Bay PackersΒ select D.J. Davis.β Letβs make this so.
Most Likely/Least Likely to Have His Name Mispronounced by an Announcer:Β DL Will Zaccagnino andΒ DL David Hill
First of all, both Zaccagnino and Hill are talented players with significant upside, so they deserve better than this fun, frivolous category, but here we are. It will be fun to hear P.A. folks try to get the formerβs name correct, while theyβll have no such issues with the latter. You have been warned, Matt Mahnke.
Whenever LeBron James is asked on the record about his legacy β and, more specifically, the GOAT debate between him and Michael Jordan β he tends to kind of brush it aside, while still sounding confident. He understands, ultimately it's an eye of the beholder discussion.
That's exactly how it played out when he sat down with Sean Gregory of TIME magazine for a cover story on the inaugural TIME 100 Sports, a list of who the magazine sees as the 100 most influential figures shaping the sports landscape around the globe. Of course, one of the conversations was about the GOAT debate.
"I'm not taking nobody over me⦠There's no question. But I think Mike will say the same thing. Rest his soul, Kobe will say the same thing. Magic will say the same thing. Bird will say the same thing. Shaq could say the same thing. The late great Wilt. Kareem. I don't think none of us are going to take somebody else.
"If there's a general manager and he's eyeballing all of us on a baseline, with the No. 1 pick, it's gonna be hard not to take me, champ."
The challenge with the GOAT debate β aside from the issue that Jordan's career has become mythologized by things like "The Last Dance" documentary, and some fans treat him like a basketball deity β is that it's not just about statistics or skill sets or even championships. Influence on the perception of the game and on the global basketball market β shoe and apparel sales β all factor in.
LeBron gets that and understands Jordan's influence.
"You ask somebody that grew up in the Jordan era, they're gonna say Jordanβ¦ You ask somebody who grew up in the LeBron eraβ¦ they're still gonna say Jordanβ¦ Listen, to each his ownβ¦
"I can tell you this. I never step my feet in another man's shoes, saying, 'OK, well, s***, I got to do better than him.' My journey is my journey. I do what I do. I know what I've brought to the table. From a basketball standpoint, an inspiring standpoint, an influential standpoint, I know I can walk in any room."
LeBron isn't hanging on NBA rosters to set records by playing in a 24th NBA season, during which he will turn 42 β he is still impacting winning. He was a deserving All-Star last season who averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 assists and 7.2 rebounds a game. In the playoffs, with the Lakers' Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out injured, LeBron took on the lead playmaker role again, averaging 23.2 points and 7.3 assists a game to lead the Lakers past the Rockets in the first round.
The expectation in league circles is that LeBron will return for at least one more season, but when TIME asked about it, you can hear a LeBron pulled in two different directions at this point in his career.
"I love being out there and competing at the highest level, which the postseason isβ¦ Playing the game that I love and having fun, enjoying the competition, was something that you always live for, no matter where you are in your careerβ¦
"I've spent a lot of time sacrificing⦠I spent a lot of time putting in the work of my own individual craft, and I've had to give up a lot of family time. So a big part of the next 10 years won't be me getting it back, because you can't get time back. But my daughter is 11 years old. I'm going to pour into her. I'm going to pour into my wife. Because I wanted to be the greatest that ever played this game, I've had to not be the complete husband and complete dad that I want to be."
Most likely LeBron remains with the Lakers "because he is so entrenched" with the organization (he's been there eight years) and with his family in Los Angeles, report Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Adding to his incentives to stay is the fact that his son, Bronny James, remains on the Lakers roster. However, the Warriors are "legitimately interested" in pairing LeBron with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and (once he's healed from his torn ACL) Jimmy Butler in the Bay Area, according to the report.
As it seemingly always does, it will come down to money β and specifically how big a haircut LeBron is willing to take from the $52 million he made last season. With some roster manipulation, the Warriors could offer LeBron the $15.1 million mid-level exception (but that would hard-cap the Warriors at the first tax apron, forcing them to round out the roster with minimum-salary contracts).
The Lakers have LeBron's Bird rights and can offer however much they want. However, the organization is prioritizing re-signing Austin Reaves (also a free agent) and retooling the roster with players who better fit around Luka Doncic and his skill set. That's all easier said than done β two-way wings like the Lakers seek are in high demand across the league. Lakers fans may want to prepare themselves for a more status quo offseason than they hope, league sources told NBC Sports.
Either way, it's easier to envision LeBron returning to the Lakers on something like a two-year, $50 million contract with a player option on the second year and a no-trade clause than it is picturing him going to Golden State (or returning home to Cleveland). Still, everything is on the table.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has put a damper on some diehard Knicks fansβ plans now that the Madison Square Garden watch party for Game 4 is a ticketed event.
After the New York Police Department issued an update ahead of Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs β advising fans that there will be increased security and that an MSG watch party will be ticketed β the Garden released a statement calling Mamdani and New York City police commissioner Jessica Tisch the βbiggest party poopers.β
In a statement obtained by Globe on Tuesday, June 9, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. said that the βjoy and happiness were palpableβ outside MSG following recent games.
However, heightened security for Game 3 β which was attended by President Donald Trump β made things less enjoyable for some fans.
βApparently Mayor Mamdani and Police Commissioner Tisch, despite what they say, donβt want to see these celebrations happen,β the statement added. βWe have been told that the NYPD will once again implement the same βfrozen zoneβ restrictions for Game 4, which were supposedly to thwart any threats related to the Presidentβs attendance.β
βWe now know these restrictions were never about the President β it was just a convenient excuse to restrict how and when Knicks fans celebrate,β the statement said. βThe complete closing of areas around MSG is going to affect not only the celebration but also all the small businesses that rely on Garden fans for their livelihood. These celebrations are part of the heart and soul of New Yorkers. The actions of the Mayor and Police Commissioner, supposedly in support of the Knicks and their fans, are difficult to understand. We urge them to lift these restrictions and embrace the love of the team.β

Mamdani, 34, a Knicks fan himself, announced via X, βWe have approved a ticketed MSG watch party for Game 4.β
According to NBC New York, the NYPD said that only those with tickets will be allowed to attend the MSG watch party, and everyone will have to go through security screening.
The heightened security follows reports of harassment between the opposing fanbases.
βBeing a Knick fan doesnβt mean being disrespectful to Spurs fans in any way,β actor Ben Stillerwrote on X, addressing the drama. βWe get caught up during the games but we gotta show respect to our fellow humansβ¦β
In a follow-up statement from the Garden issued Wednesday, June 10, they said βthe Mayorβs plan to freeze out fans from celebrating outside Madison Square Gardenβ will βturn the streets around MSG into a police state.β
βIssues that happened at the Mayorβs Bryant Park watch party (a city-run watch party) are not related to blocks around MSG nor any other previously run MSG watch party,β the statement said, in part.
MSG demanded an answer as to why security is once again being heightened β this time without the 79-year-old president in attendance.
β[Mamdani] canβt blame it on the President,β the statement said. βHe is not coming to Game 4 and there is no reason to create a police state around The Garden.β
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Kieran McKenna's time in charge of Ipswich Town has been nothing short of incredible.
Just four full seasons in charge have brought with them three promotions and a first taste of Premier League football at Portman Road in more than 20 years.
What's more, the football seen during those first two promotion-winning campaigns was the best at Ipswich Town in a generation, with a group of players who thrived under the Northern Irishman's lead.
Relegation from the top flight just over a year ago, coupled with a slow start to Town's most recent campaign in the second tier, meant McKenna had not been without his critics leading up to the New Year. However, two morale boosting wins over runaway Championship leaders Coventry City, and the club's first East Anglian derby victories in more than a decade helped a new look Ipswich team book their seat at English football's top table once again.
Town's travelling support have enjoyed some of the most memorable away days, while Portman Road has come back to life, but as McKenna alluded to on the final day of the season and in his latest statement, it has come at a cost to him. He is exhausted and he needs a break.
Ipswich fans will wish him well in their tens of thousands. This departure is a sad moment for them, but McKenna leaves their club in a far better place, and he leaves it a very attractive proposition for his successor.
The Texas Longhorn softball program has won back-to-back national championships and is expected to load up this offseason as they go for the three-peat. They just made their first big move, landing Arizona State Sun Devils transfer Samantha Swan, the top catcher in the portal.
Swan, who is from Georgetown, Texas, announced the news Wednesday on social media. She spent three years at Arizona State and will have one season of eligibility for Texas. With former star Reese Atwood out of eligibility, she gives Texas a proven player behind the plate as they look to keep things rolling.
While she was a three-year starter, Swan had a breakout junior season and helped Arizona State reach the Austin Super Regional, where they fell to the Longhorns in three games. She went 4-10, hitting one home run and 5 RBI against her new team.
Swan finished the year hitting .383 with 12 home runs, 21 doubles, 55 RBI, and 39 runs. She had a .450 on-base percentage and a .700 slugging percentage, setting new career highs in every offensive category and being named to the All-Big 12 First Team after being the conference's player of the week twice.
She played in 155 games during her career, making 141 starts. She has made just 14 errors and has a .984 fielding percentage, allowing 19 passed balls. While she has the most experience at catcher, she has also played in the outfield and will give Texas some lineup flexibility.
Swan is ranked as the No. 9 overall player and No. 1 catcher in the transfer portal by Softball America. She is the highest-ranked player to announce their commitment.
IβM COMING HOME!! π§‘π€ God is good, I couldnβt be more excited to be back in the Lone Star State! pic.twitter.com/Tl1eJZpp5w
β samantha swan (@samswan26325464) June 10, 2026
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas Softball: Transfer catcher Samantha Swan commits to Longhorns









Insta360 has officially entered the handheld gimbal camera segment with the launch of its new flagship, the Luna Ultra. Co-engineered with Leica, the vlogging-focused camera features a dual-camera setup, which is similar to DJIβs upcoming Osmo Pocket 4P. It sports a primary 1-inch sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 20mm equivalent focal length. Thereβs also a telephoto camera that offers an f/2.0 aperture and a 60mm equivalent focal length with up to 3x optical zoom, 6x lossless zoom, and 12x digital zoom. One of the Luna Ultra's standout features is its detachable 2-inch...