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Trabzonspor, sezonun ilk büyük transfer satışını resmen gerçekleştirdi. Rus devi Zenit, bordo-mavililerin Brezilyalı golcüsü Felipe Augusto'yu kadrosuna kattığını açıkladı.

Trabzonspor, yeni sezonun ilk mali can suyunu oyuncu satışıyla elde etti. Rusya’nın köklü kulüplerinden Zenit, bordo-mavili formayı giyen Felipe Augusto'yu kadrosuna kattığını resmen açıkladı.

Kariyerine Rusya'da devam edecek olan Augusto, transferinin ardından yaptığı ilk açıklamada şu ifadeleri kullandı:

- Kariyerimde büyük bir adım attığımı düşünüyorum. Belçika ve Türkiye'de oynadım, dolayısıyla Avrupa futbolunun nasıl bir şey olduğunu biliyorum. Zenit forması giymek benim için büyük bir meydan okuma olacak.

Trabzonspor, Felipe Augusto'nun 15+5 milyon Euro karşılığında Zenit'e transfer olduğunu açıkladı.

Bazı vedalar, geçirilen zamandan değil; kurulan bağdan dolayı anlam taşır.

Bu armaya duyduğun aidiyet ve geride bıraktığın unutulmaz izler için teşekkürler Felipe ???? pic.twitter.com/mscTYNun4m

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When the Steam Machine was first unveiled, aesthetic customization was one of its biggest talking points beyond the hardware itself. At the time, Dbrand showed off a case modeled after the iconic Weighted Companion Cube from Portal 2 and later sold it for $99 — all without ever asking Valve permission for the use of its IP. Therefore, as expected, the case is now gone, and every order will be subsequently refunded.

RIP Companion Cube from r/dbrand

This is pretty characteristic of Dbrand, a company that prides itself on its edgy corporate branding where it often doesn't care about playing by the rules. That's fine as long as the rule-breaking is limited to cursing out your customers on social media, but it doesn't work when you violate copyright law. If anything, Valve was generous with allowing Dbrand to get away with selling the case for this long without repercussions.

That's precisely the takeaway from the company's official statement (embedded above) where it calls Valve "direct, fair, and respectful throughout." Valve's legal team reached out to Dbrand and asked it to shut down the entire operation; halt sales immediately and take down the sales page and all promotional content. Dbrand complied and even extended a hand for an official collaboration, but Valve turned down the offer.

The popular skin manufacturer has previously found itself in similar hot waters with Sony and Nintendo. You may remember the famous "Darkplates" saga where the company similarly took advantage of an open customization feature and started selling faceplates for the newly-launched PS5. On the other hand, it also sold unofficial Zelda skins for the Switch OLED, literally called "Clone of the Kingdom."

It's one thing to produce accessories with original designs, but it's a completely different thing to use said company's IP as the design, regardless of the engineering efforts behind it. That's why the Darkplates eventually came back, but the Zelda skin can't. And it's also why a Portal 2-themed case can't realistically exist without asking the company who owns Portal. Valve had to draw a line somewhere to protect its IP and avoid creating precedence for future litigation.

And this is now up pic.twitter.com/hP8l7nakAMJune 26, 2026

Anyhow, this machoistic corporate strategy has worked wonders for Dbrand's online following, but even the fans called out this move as comically stupid. Beyond the copyright violation, the chance of an official partnership is now gone, too. Dbrand said the Companion Cube case became its second-fastest selling product ever, implying things would've certainly worked out had Dbrand approached Valve ahead of time.

Back at CES 2026, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that "it's a good idea" to consider reintroducing older GeForce RTX graphics cards with GPUs from trailing-edge nodes to alleviate pricing and availability concerns around cutting-edge RTX 50-series products. It appears that the idea may now have become reality. After a hiatus that began late last year, RTX 3060 12GB cards (first launched in early 2021) are beginning to reappear as new stock at e-tailers.

We've spotted a Gigabyte RTX 3060 12GB card available direct from new stock at Newegg for $339.99, or just $10 above its MSRP from over five years ago. This Windforce card is a straightforward dual-fan model with no frills, but tellingly, it carries a rare Rev2.0 suffix, directly indicating a revision or new model of some kind. That revision number aside, it's identical (as far as we can tell) to the Rev1.0 card that presumably appeared nearer to the RTX 3060 12GB's launch.

It appears that different board partners are working to quietly bring back the RTX 3060 12GB worldwide, as ComputerBase notes the availability of an Asus Dual card in the European market. We wouldn't be surprised if that product makes its way Stateside, as well.

Gamers may have hoped that the reintroduction of an older product from a foundry and a process node that isn't capacity-constrained (namely Samsung 8nm), as well as an older memory technology, would have resulted in some pricing relief, but that doesn't appear to be the case.

The RTX 3060 12GB is reappearing for just a few bucks less than the far superior RTX 5060, which offers both stronger baseline performance and unfettered performance with the latest DLSS 4.5 upscaling tech. Heck, even the entry-level RTX 5050 outpaces the RTX 3060 in our most recent tests.

The 3060's extra 4GB of VRAM compared to those products only comes into play with settings and resolutions where its shader horsepower is already inadequate to produce playable frame rates, so it's more of a psychological advantage than a practical one.

So why this product and why now? As AI wafer demand on cutting-edge nodes only grows, it's possible that simple economics dictate that the opportunity cost of producing entry-level Blackwell GPUs for the desktop is simply too great compared to the revenue and margin opportunities of making data center Rubin GPUs for the countless Vera Rubin NVL72 racks that the company is doubtless planning to ship later this year.

In the event that Nvidia does prioritize datacenter products over consumer ones, the already elevated prices of entry-level RTX 50-series cards might give way to a situation where one simply can't buy these lower-priced, lower-margin products at any cost. And in that event, the aging RTX 3060 could be one of the few sub-$350 options available to gamers who need to build a new system or upgrade from an aging graphics card.

And frankly, that's a poor outcome for gamers, as the RTX 3060 can't run the latest DLSS 4.5 upscaling model at its full potential due to the lack of proper FP8 acceleration on older Turing and Ampere GPUs. And it can't run DLSS Frame Generation at all, leaving gamers to deal with cross-platform solutions like FSR and XeSS frame generation from other vendors. Those technologies are incredibly useful tools in getting the best experience out of modern games, and if they're only available on a smaller subset of more expensive GPUs, that further stratifies the already stratified modern PC gaming experience.

We've reached out to Gigabyte and Nvidia for comment on the reappearance of the RTX 3060 and will report what we learn if we hear back.

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Təcrübəli futbol mütəxəssisi Miroslav Kubek qarşılıqlı razılıq əsasında Çexiya milli komandasının baş məşqçisi vəzifəsindən ayrılıb.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə Çexiya Futbol Assosiasiyasının rəsmi saytı məlumat yayıb.

Qərar Çexiya Futbol Assosiasiyasının prezidenti David Trunda ilə aparılan görüşdən sonra qəbul olunub. Assosiasiya rəhbərinin sözlərinə görə, Kubek şəxsi görüş zamanı vəzifəsini onun sərəncamına verdiyini bildirib və tərəflər arasında aparılan açıq müzakirələrdən sonra əməkdaşlığın dayandırılması qərara alınıb:

“İlk görüşümüzdə Çexiya futbolu və millinin gələcəyi ilə bağlı uzun müzakirələr aparmışdıq. Qarşımıza iki əsas məqsəd qoymuşduq – 20 ildən sonra milli komandanı yenidən dünya çempionatına çıxarmaq və onun uzunmüddətli inkişafı üçün möhkəm təməl yaratmaq. Bu məqsədlərdən birincisinə nail olduq. Dünya çempionatına vəsiqə qazanılması Çexiya futbolu üçün mühüm hadisə idi və Miroslav Kubekin bu uğurda böyük payı var”, – deyə David Trunda bildirib.

O, Kubeki yalnız təcrübəli mütəxəssis kimi deyil, həm də yüksək insani keyfiyyətlərə malik şəxs kimi tanıdığını vurğulayaraq, ona gördüyü işlərə görə təşəkkür edib.

Miroslav Kubek isə dünya çempionatındakı uğursuz çıxışdan sonra istefa verməyi məqsədəuyğun hesab etdiyini söyləyib:

“Dünya çempionatındakı uğursuzluğa görə baş məşqçi kimi məsuliyyət daşıyıram. Bütün halları nəzərə alaraq, vəzifəmi federasiya prezidentinin sərəncamına vermək qərarına gəldim. Müzakirələrdən sonra o, təklifimi qəbul etdi və beləliklə, milli komandadakı fəaliyyətim başa çatdı”, – deyə Kubek bildirib.

69 yaşlı mütəxəssis qərarına son dövrlərdə onun əleyhinə aparılan və yarımhəqiqətlərə əsaslanan media kampaniyasının da təsir etdiyini vurğulayıb:

“Belə bir atmosferdə Çexiya millisi üçün işləməyin artıq mənası qalmamışdı”, – deyə o əlavə edib.

Miroslav Kubek Çexiya Futbol Assosiasiyasının rəhbərliyinə, məşqçilər korpusuna, futbolçulara və azarkeşlərə təşəkkürünü bildirib, milli komandanın gələcəkdə yeni uğurlara imza atacağına inandığını qeyd edib.

Qeyd edək ki, Miroslav Kubekin rəhbərliyi altında Çexiya millisi 20 ildən sonra yenidən dünya çempionatına vəsiqə qazanmışdı.

Azərbaycanı 2026/2027-ci illər mövsümündə futbol üzrə Avropa Konfrans Liqasında təmsil edəcək “Zirə” sabah növbəti yoxlama oyununa çıxacaq.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, Türkiyədə təlim-məşq toplanışında olan Rəşad Sadıqovun komandası Türkiyənin “İğdır” kollektivi ilə qarşılaşacaq.

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Qeyd edək ki, “Zirə” daha öncə hazırlıq prosesi çərçivəsində Bakıda “Qarabağ”la qarşılaşmış və rəqibinə 3:4 hesabı ilə məğlub olmuşdu. Qəsəbə təmsilçisi Türkiyə toplanışı çərçivəsində də Özbəkistan klubu “Navbahor”la üz-üzə gəlmiş və 1:3 hesabı ilə uduzmuşdu.

Xatırladaq ki, Rəşad Sadıqovun rəhbərlik etdiyi komanda bu mövsüm Azərbaycanı Avropa Konfrans Liqasında təmsil edəcək. Qəsəbə təmsilçisi ilk təsnifat mərhələsində Gürcüstanın “Torpedo” (Kutaisi) kolletkivi ilə üz-üzə ələcək.

“Çelsi”nin sabiq baş məşqçisi, italiyalı futbol mütəxəssisi Entso Mareska bundan sonra İngiltərənin digər klubu “Mançester Siti”yə rəhbərlik edəcək.

Arena.az bu barədə “şəhərlilər”in rəsmi saytına istinadən xəbər verir.

Tərəflər arasında 3 illik (2029-cu ilin yayınadək) müqavilə imzalanıb.

Mareska bu postda Xosep Qvardiolanı əvəzləyib. Hansı ki, o, vaxtilə bu mütəxəssisin rəhbərliyi altında Mançester klubunda köməkçi məşqçi kimi də çalışıb.

“Mançester Siti” 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümü bitən kimi ispaniyalı baş məşqçisi Xosep Qvardiola ilə yollarını ayırıb.

Xosep Qvardiola “Mançester Siti”yə 2016-cı ilin yayından rəhbərlik edirdi. O, “şəhərlilər”i indiyə qədər 593 oyuna çıxarıb, 423 qələbə, 77 heç-heçə və 93 məğlubiyyət görüb.

Qvardiola “Mançester Siti” ilə bütün mümkün titulları qazanıb. Belə ki, o, bu komanda ilə 6 dəfə İngiltərə Premyer Liqasının, 3 dəfə İngiltərə Federasiya Kubokunun, 5 dəfə İngiltərə Liqa Kubokunun, 1 dəfə isə UEFA Çempionlar Liqasının, UEFA Super Kubokunun və klublararası dünya çempionatının qalibi olub.

İspaniyalı mütəxəssis daha öncə “Barselona” və “Bayern”ə də rəhbərlik edib.

Entso Mareska isə son olaraq “Çelsi”ni çalışdırıb. O, 2024-cü ilin yayında bu komandaya baş məşqçi təyin edilmiş və 2025-ci ilin dekabrında istefaya göndərilmişdi. “Zadəganlar” bu mütəxəssisin rəhbərliyi altında 92 oyun keçiriblər, 55 qələbə, 16 heç-heçə, 21 məğlubiyyət görüblər.

Mareska “Çelsi”ni 2024/2025-ci illər mövsümündə həm Avropa Konfrans Liqasının, həm də klublararası dünya çempionatının qalibi edib.

İtaliyalı mütəxəssis əvvəllər “Lester Siti”, “Parma” və “Mançester Siti”nin U-23 komandasında da baş məşqçi olub.

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The China-aligned espionage group Mustang Panda is running two campaigns against the Indian government and hydropower targets, deploying new malware and turning a legitimate cloud service into its command channel. Acronis Threat Research Unit found active compromises inside Indian government networks, including machines used by senior administrative staff, and worked with 

“Mançester Siti”nin və Misir millisinin futbolçusu Omar Marmuş karyerasını Türkiyədə davam etdirə bilər.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, “Qalatasaray” 27 yaşlı hücumçunu icarəyə götürmək istəyir. Bu barədə Türkiyə mətbuatı məlumat yayıb.

İstanbul klubu növbəti həftə futbolçunun nümayəndələri ilə danışıqlara başlayacaq.

Marmuş hazırda Misir yığması ilə dünya çempionatındadır. Afrika təmsilçisi pley-offda Avstraliya ilə qarşılaşacaq. Matç iyulun 3-də keçiriləcək.

“Barselona”nın futbolçusu Mark Kasado karyerasını Türkiyədə davam etdirə bilər.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, 22 yaşlı yarımmüdafiəçi menecerlər tərəfindən “Beşiktaş”a təklif olunub. Bu barədə “Sport İtalia” portalı məlumat yayıb.

“Barselona”nın yetirməsi olan Mark 2024-cü ildən əsas komandada çıxış edir. O, ötən mövsüm La Liqada 24 oyuna çıxıb.

Çexiya millisinin baş məşqçisi Miroslav Koubek istefa verib. Msport.az xəbər verir ki, o, dünya çempionatındakı uğursuzluğa görə postundan gedib. Çexiya […]

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Italy have started the European Under-19 Championship in Wales on the right foot, defeating Serbia 2-0 thanks to goals from Mattia Liberali and Jamal Iddrissou.

The Azzurrini are among the favourites for the tournament and opened up Group B, where they will then take on Croatia on July 2 and Ukraine on July 5.

Milan youth product Liberali, currently playing for Catanzaro in Serie B, drew the foul and then converted the early penalty after just 11 minutes.

There were a few scares on set plays, but Italy still came closest to a second goal when Coletta smacked his effort against the crossbar.

Iddrissou secured the 2-0 result at the 76^th minute when completing a rapid counter-attack assisted by substitute Javison Idele.

Luck was on the side of coach Alberto Bollini when Vasilije Novicic’s free kick hit the frame of the goal moments later.

Italy 2-0 Serbia

Liberali pen 11 (I), Iddrissou 76 (I)

Italy: Pessina; Nardin, Natali, Verde, Cocchi (Marello 89); Liberali (Mantini 70), Sala, Comotto (Elimoghale 70); Coletta, Iddrissou, Mosconi (Idele 61)

Serbia: Carapic; Stojkovic, Hadzimujovic, Simic, S Petrovic; Novicic, Makevic (Rankovic 58), Milosavljevic; B Kostic (Zaric 58), Damjanovic (Borovina 73), Ciric (Subotic 73)

Inter striker Marcus Thuram is out of the France squad for the World Cup Round of 32 match against Sweden, confirms coach Didier Deschamps.

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Les Bleus had topped their group after comfortably sweeping Senegal aside 3-1, Iraq 3-0, then Norway 4-1.

Inter’s Thuram injured for France

Thuram only made a brief substitute appearance in the second game against Iraq, sitting on the bench for the other two.

He won’t even do that tomorrow evening, because coach Deschamps confirmed in a press conference that the striker is suffering from a muscular injury.

It remains to be seen how serious the problem is, but the reference was to a ‘small’ muscular injury, so nothing in particular to worry about.

His record with France is of three goals and five assists in 35 senior caps for his country.

This season, Thuram helped Inter win the Scudetto and Coppa Italia double thanks to his 18 goals and nine assists in 44 competitive appearances.

Dusan Vlahovic has offered his services to Barcelona as a free agent, it’s reported, after rejecting Juventus and Besiktas proposals, but they’d prefer Julian Alvarez or Harry Kane.

The Blaugrana need a new star centre-forward after releasing Robert Lewandowski, who in turn has now agreed a free transfer to join the Chicago Fire.

Vlahovic eager for Barcelona chance

According to Diario AS, Vlahovic and his representatives contacted Barcelona to put themselves forward was a valid replacement, even if it didn’t mean a regular starting spot.

The Serbian will be a free agent from July 1, having allowed his Juventus contract to run down and so far rejected their offers of an extension at a lower salary.

He had been expecting many clubs around Europe to make their own proposals, but the only one to truly step forward has been Vincenzo Italiano’s Besiktas.

Vlahovic remains unconvinced and is seeking a bigger club, which is why he is alerting Barcelona to his availability.

However, the Nou Camp giants are not sure about his credentials and recent injuries.

Their first choice is Julian Alvarez, but Atletico Madrid have slammed the door shut on their Liga rivals, promising to denounce them to FIFA.

Another candidate emerging today is England international Kane, who has been banging in goals at Bayern Munich.

Vlahovic is only 26 years old and Juventus paid over €85m to buy him from Fiorentina in January 2022.

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is reportedly open to joining Como this summer, with Cesc Fabregas’ side making the ‘strongest move’ so far, despite interest from some Premier League clubs.

Chelsea defender Chalobah is open to joining Como in the summer transfer window, for three different reasons, according to TEAMTalk.

Chalobah keen to join Como

The possibility of playing in the Champions League under Fabregas is said to be appealing to the England international, who is also attracted by playing in Como, one of the ‘most naturally beautiful spots in the country.’

The English media outlet confirms that Como have already tabled an opening €27m offer, as Sky Sport Italia reported over the weekend.

Como’s proposal is still short of Chelsea’s demands as the Blues’ asking price exceeds €35m.

According to TEAMTalk, Como aren’t the only club interested in Chalobah, with Crystal Palace and Fulham also keen.

The report claims that Como have made the ‘strongest move’ for the Chelsea defender so far.

Corriere dello Sport has reported that Inter are also keeping a close eye on the English centre-back who is currently on international duty at the 2026 World Cup.

Italy and Atletico Madrid wing-back Matteo Ruggeri is hit by scandal after allegations he paid a woman to send him insulting and racist messages for sexual gratification.

The accusation was made by notorious gossip monger Fabrizio Corona, who is well known to the world of Italian football, having been jailed for effectively trying to blackmail clubs and players with photographs of their behaviour off the field.

He was also found guilty of defamation against Mauro Icardi when he was at Inter, and made broad claims during the betting scandal of 2023 and 2024 that never panned out.

Ruggeri allegations of a shocking nature

Now Corona has published what he claims are screenshots of payments made by Ruggeri to a female fan worth €150 each.

He insists these were made in exchange for receiving audio messages that he found erotic, including blasphemous (the worst kind of Italian swearing) insults and even racist language, all requested specifically by the Italy international.

If a player or coach is spotted using blasphemous phrases, then he will be given at least a one-match ban.

Corona also published the audio recordings of their conversations, and the things that Ruggeri was allegedly requesting, as well as his response to their nature.

So far, Ruggeri has not given any response to the allegations made by Corona.

The former Atalanta man turns 24 next month and made the €17m plus add-ons transfer to Atletico Madrid last summer, but has been linked with a potential return to Serie A.

Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with a move away from Arsenal in recent weeks.

Recently, there were rumours that the player had been offered to Atletico Madrid as part of the deal for Julian Alvarez.

It will be interesting to see if Arsenal decide to make a move for the South American this summer. It could push the Swedish International down the pecking order at the club. He scored 21 goals for Arsenal last season and helped them win the Premier League title. There is no doubt that he is a quality player, and he could be a very useful option in the right team.

Reacting to the potential transfer rumours this summer, the Arsenal striker has now claimed that it is flattering to be linked with other clubs, but he is comfortable at Arsenal.

He said to Fotbollskanalen: “Of course it’s flattering to see that clubs are interested, but I feel extremely comfortable at Arsenal. After the season we have had, I only have positive feelings.”

It would be very surprising if Arsenal decided to cash in on the player. Even if they end up signing a quality Striker, they should keep the Swedish International at the club. He did quite well in his first season with them, and he is now well settled in the Premier League.

They need depth in their attacking unit to do well in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. Gyokeres could be a Plan B for them, and he will chip in with goals.

It remains to be seen how the situation develops, but it seems that the player is satisfied at Arsenal and he wants to continue with them. It seems unlikely that the Gunners will push him out of the club any time soon.

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Chelsea sanctioned the departure of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid earlier this summer, and they are looking at replacements.

According to a report from MARCA, the club has identified Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarria as a target.

The 28-year-old defender has been a reliable performer in La Liga, and he could prove to be a useful addition for Chelsea as well. The report from the Spanish publication claims that Chelsea are watching closely and they are considering making an official offer for him.

The 28-year-old defender has a contract with Rayo Vallecano until 2030, and the Spanish club will not want to lose him easily. However, it will be difficult for the defender to turn down a move to Chelsea. It would be a huge opportunity for him at this stage of his career.

He is at the peak of his powers, and he will look to test himself at a higher level and compete for trophies. Chelsea could provide him with that platform. Convincing the defender to join the club will not be difficult for Chelsea, and they need to focus on agreeing a deal with Rayo Vallecano.

Chelsea had a disappointing season last year, and they have missed out on European football for the upcoming campaign. They need to improve significantly in order to bounce back and fight for trophies next year. It remains to be seen whether they can sign Chavarria.

He has the technical attributes and experience to succeed in the Premier League, and he could be an asset to Chelsea. The player will look to hit the ground running in the Premier League. If the move goes through. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

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Tottenham Hotspur are determined to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United during the summer transfer window.

According to a report from The Mirror, the 26-year-old Italian international is open to joining Tottenham, and they have offered him a massive six-year contract worth around £86 million.

Newcastle are holding out for a fee in excess of £100 million. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can finalise a deal. The player is clearly open to the transfer and could pocket a massive contract if he joins the London club. Newcastle will not want to hold onto the player against his wishes, and they could be forced to cash in eventually.

Tottenham need more physicality and defensive steel in the middle of the park. Tonali will help them improve defensively and control games as well. He is excellent at recycling the ball and controlling the tempo.

The 26-year-old has proven himself to be a reliable performer in the Premier League with Newcastle, and this is the right time for him to take the next step. Joining Tottenham will help him fight for trophies and compete for European football.

If the move goes through, he will earn around £275,000 a week at Tottenham. Newcastle simply cannot compete with the financial package on offer, and it will be very difficult for them to keep the player. They have turned down an £80 million offer from Tottenham already, and it remains to be seen whether the North London club come back with an improved offer to sign the player in the coming weeks.

Tottenham finished 17th in the league table last season, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They need quality players this summer, and they have been very active in the market so far.

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Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in signing the LOSC Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

According to a report from AS, the two Premier League clubs are trying to convince the 18-year-old to join the club, and it remains to be seen whether they can win the race for his signature.

Clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona are also watching the Moroccan International closely. However, the French outfit will not allow him to leave easily. They are demanding €80 million for the central midfielder.

Bouaddi has been described as a “revelation“. His performance, particularly against Brazil earlier in the World Cup, caught everybody’s attention.

It is no secret that Arsenal and Liverpool could use more quality in the middle of the park.

Arsenal should look to bring in an upgrade on Christian Norgaard, who is not a part of their plans. He has struggled for regular opportunities at the London club, and he will look to move on this summer. They need to replace the Denmark international, and the Moroccan would be the ideal long-term investment.

He is highly rated across Europe, and he has shown his quality in the World Cup with Morocco. There is no doubt that he has all the tools to develop into a world-class player in future.

Meanwhile, Liverpool needs more physicality, control, and composure in the middle of the park. Curtis Jones has been linked with a move away from the club, and they need to replace him properly.

The 18-year-old midfielder would be an exceptional acquisition. He could develop into a star for Liverpool and Arsenal with proper coaching and guidance. It remains to be seen whether the two English clubs are prepared to pay the asking price.

They have the resources to pay €80 million for his signature, and he might be able to justify the investment in future.

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Chelsea defender Malo Gusto is a target for Manchester City this summer, and discussions have now accelerated over a potential move.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Enzo Maresca is pushing Manchester City to sign the 23-year-old French defender. The two clubs are currently in talks over a potential deal, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester City can get the deal done.

Chelsea are hoping to secure around £60 million for the defender, but Manchester City would prefer to pay around £50 million. The gap in evaluation between the two clubs is minimal, and it is fair to assume that an agreement will be reached eventually.

The player has reportedly already given the green light to a potential move. He is looking to reunite with Maresca at Manchester City. With the player keen on the transfer, Chelsea are unlikely to hold onto him against his wishes. They have already agreed to sign Marco Palestra. They have Reece James at their disposal as well. It is clear that they have already planned for the departure of the French defender.

Manchester City need more quality in the right-back department, and they have been using Matheus Nunes in that role. The Portuguese International is a central midfielder, and signing Gusto will allow Nunes to play in his natural role next season.

The 23-year-old Chelsea defender will not only improve Manchester City’s defence but also help them going forward. He was an important player for Chelsea last season, and he is well settled in the Premier League. He will look to make an immediate impact at Manchester City when the transfer goes through.

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Gable Steveson will make his Octagon debut at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas and according to the Olympic gold medalist, he’ll be heavyweight champion in less than 18 months.

Hoping to play spoiler on the preliminary card of the “McGregor vs. Holloway 2” lineup is UFC sophomore Elisha Ellison, who got knocked out by Brando Pericic in his first UFC appearance last fall. Clearly the promotion wants an easy layup for Steveson’s debut (it’s not unusual) and the bookies have responded accordingly.

Steveson is currently a -2800 betting favorite, according to Draft Kings, against +1300 for the 5-2 Ellison.

“You know, it’s a big stage,” Steveson told KRQE. “But I’ve been on big stages my whole life. There’s always pressure, but pressure makes diamonds. I’ve got a great team around me. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have these guys invested in me.”

Steveson, 26, is 3-0 in MMA and 1-0 in dirty boxing.

The hosts wear pajamas for night games and jokes fly -- but discomfort is growing over the pushing of bets on a YouTube channel that has reshaped how Brazilians are watching the World Cup.

A record 18 million viewers tuned in to watch Brazil's match against Scotland on CazeTV, which has become a major competitor to media giants like Globo and ESPN in just four years on air.

It is the only place Brazilians can watch all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup for free, with exclusive rights to 49 games.

In one segment, fans are encouraged to send in videos of themselves shouting out of their windows to celebrate goals.

"Young people are no longer just spectators ... they want to take part" in the broadcasts, Bruno Brum, from marketing agency End to End, told AFP.

But in Brazil, where sports gambling and addiction have exploded in recent years, questions have arisen over the constant display of QR codes linking to betting sites and hosts offering betting tips in the middle of matches.

This prompted a public consumer protection body to open an investigation this week into suspected "abusive advertising."

In response, the channel announced it would take a more cautious approach to such ads, which have since decreased.

"It's crazy to encourage people to gamble during a football match," center-left lawmaker Tabata Amaral told AFP.

She has introduced a bill aimed at restricting advertising for betting websites, whose logos already appear on the shirts of most top-flight Brazilian clubs.

The government of leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva considers online gambling a public health issue, particularly among lower-income Brazilians who fall into debt to place bets.

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CazeTV has shot past 35 million subscribers during the World Cup. 

On Wednesday, 18.3 million devices were connected during Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland, setting a new global YouTube livestream record, according to FIFA.

The driving force behind the project, 32-year-old Casimiro Miguel, better known as "Caze," first rose to prominence as a Twitch streamer known for his sharp humor.

A chubby-cheeked caricature of Miguel serves as the logo of the channel, co-founded by sports marketing agency LiveMode.

Ivan Martinho, a professor at the ESPM marketing school, believes the "true transformation" in sports broadcasting is in consumer behavior.

Brazil, a country of 213 million people, has more cellphones than inhabitants.

"From the very beginning ... our audience has been part of the broadcast. That's what shaped our tone and our format," LiveMode co-founder Sergio Lopes told AFP.

With paid streaming platforms becoming increasingly numerous and expensive, 22-year-old student Samuel do Carmo is delighted to be able to watch the World Cup for free.

"What they're doing is revolutionary," he said at Casa CazeTV, where the channel set up a venue for fans to watch their broadcasts on giant screens.

Rosana Lima, a 48-year-old supporter, finds the hosts hilarious, but their offering is not universally appreciated.

"The CazeTV commentators' habit of shouting at every play wears on one's patience," wrote Amauri Segalla, an editor of the Veja magazine wrote in a column. 

"On social media, everything has to be bigger than life; everything has to generate clips, engagement, and shares," he complained.

Next year, the channel will hold broadcasting rights for the five major European soccer leagues: Spain, England, Italy, France, and Germany.

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How Warriors have changed Lakers' plans with LeBron James in free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Los Angeles Lakers may still be interested in reuniting with LeBron James in free agency.

The Golden State Warriors are trying to change those plans with a bold strategy to bring aboard both LeBron and Anthony Davis to play with Stephen Curry.

Nothing has been decided yet, but it does sound like the Warriors have accelerated the Lakers' concern on the matter.

This is what NBA insider Chris Haynes posted on X on Monday:

"LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers still have yet to have a conversation regarding his future but that’s expected to change in light of Golden State Warriors’ strategic maneuvering to position themselves as a landing spot, sources tell me."

MORE: This Jaylen Brown insult is ridiculous

Is it a little odd that the Lakers and LeBron haven't talked yet? Sure.

It's probably more notable that the Lakers are now springing into action, though. They still should have some appeal to James. His family lives there now, and he may not be in a rush to move them somewhere far away just for maybe one season.

The Lakers also have LeBron's son Bronny still under contract, another thing working in their favor.

LeBron seemed to enjoy playing with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, too, which can't hurt L.A.'s cause.

Golden State, of course, has the draw of Curry. 

This report from Haynes on Monday won't be the last LeBron insight. There'll be plenty of more news, rumors and speculation.

For now, though, it's just interesting to see the Warriors getting the Lakers to take some action. What happens from here is still to be determined.

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Naturally, there are numbers.

More Test runs than Graham Thorpe and Denis Compton, more caps than David Gower and Geoffrey Boycott.

More wickets than Darren Gough and Steve Harmison, at a better strike-rate than James Anderson and Ian Botham.

More Tests as captain than Mike Brearley and Raymond Illingworth. More Test sixes than any other man on the planet.

But Ben Stokes is a cricketer of more than mere numbers, even if his final Test tallies of 7,273 runs and 252 wickets leave him in the same statistical bracket as Sir Garfield Sobers and Jacques Kallis, bona fide legends.

Stokes is a cricketer of moments. 'I was there' moments. 'I know where I was when...' moments. 'I cannot believe he has done that' moments. As long as he is there, 'I believe' moments.

More moments than any other England cricketer? Certainly the most since Botham.

Perth 2013 and Cape Town 2016. Lord's and Headingley in that glorious summer of 2019, and Melbourne 2022. Masterminding all-time great wins in Rawalpindi and Hyderabad.

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The lad born in Christchurch and made in Cumbria, who became one of the most influential figures in English cricketing history.

The flame-haired tearaway who recovered from being hit for four successive sixes to lose a T20 World Cup final and an incident in Bristol that almost cost him his career to become one of the most significant figures in modern British sport.

England men's teams do not win World Cups of any kind very often. Those who have engineered those wins are immortals of their game - Sir Geoff Hurst, Jonny Wilkinson. Stokes has done it twice - the 50-over triumph in 2019 and the T20 title in 2022.

When Stokes was involved - at the crease, or launching himself into another tireless spell - there was hope. Where will the hope come from now?

Most athletes dream of leaving one lasting legacy. Stokes leaves two.

The first is of the superhero all-rounder, continuing a lineage of Botham and Andrew Flintoff.

Stokes' era of match-altering influence lasted longer than either of his forefathers, an achievement made more remarkable given his existence in the three-format generation.

He is a cricketing giant, though without the same level of superstardom as his predecessors, probably a result of an entire international career being played on pay TV.

Stokes' on-field presence is equal in size to Botham's and Flintoff's, yet he is more of an introvert off it. He will not end up in the House of Lords or presenting TV shows.

Unlike the others, Stokes never produced a defining Ashes series - his performances against Australia came in isolation - but he was a better captain than Botham and Flintoff.

And captaincy is Stokes' second legacy. England often anoint future skippers a long way out - they are usually specialist batters. Stokes was never tipped for leadership, only to reveal himself as a superb man-manager and innovative tactician.

With 24 wins from his 44 matches in charge, Stokes tasted victory more often than any other captain since Brearley, widely regarded as England's best.

Again, Stokes' time in charge cannot be framed by numbers alone.

When he took control, English cricket was completely deflated - one win in 17 Tests and drained by Covid restrictions.

Stokes, with head coach Brendon McCullum, breathed life into the team and captured the imagination of the public.

At its best, Bazball challenged perceptions of how Test cricket could be played. The cricket was exhilarating, the atmosphere intoxicating and results - for a short while - sensational.

Stokes the skipper never got his Ashes moment. It could have been in 2023, but his team were too carefree until it was too late. A win down under last winter would have been the crowning glory of Stokes' career, only for the tour to fall apart on his watch.

It was the aftermath of that trip down under that set the wheels in motion for Stokes' departure.

His career was not supposed to end with a series defeat by New Zealand at Trent Bridge. It was supposed to be a fairytale reclaiming of the urn at The Oval next summer. Instead, what happened in Australia denied Stokes another crack at the Australians.

Stokes was thinking about ending his career before the fateful drinking session in a London nightclub - feelings had already grown during the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

The events in the Rex Rooms, controversy and fallout, culminating with Stokes' sudden retirement, announced in the middle of a bowling spell, have led to claims, conspiracies and conjecture.

Perhaps, at the end of it all, things that were said should have been taken at face value.

Neither McCullum nor director of cricket Rob Key were able to back Stokes as captain because they knew how close he was to the end, and McCullum said he was worried about Stokes because he was genuinely worried about Stokes.

Those at Durham saw nothing to be concerned about, because Stokes was happy there - he's since told us as much. When he returned to captain England at Trent Bridge and said it was for "this week", he meant it.

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So, a decision Stokes finalised when he was putting on his pads on Saturday leaves England staring at a future they would have hoped to have delayed for much longer.

Who becomes the new captain? Stokes said he "100%" backs Harry Brook, whose challenge is to prove himself to be mature enough to lead the Test team.

What about the balance of the XI, knocked so badly out of kilter when Stokes missed the second Test at The Oval?

Are there any candidates to come in as the all-rounder? Maybe Rehan Ahmed or Sam Curran, at a push. At The Oval, England played an extra batter, cutting their attack and omitting spinner Shoaib Bashir - have his short-term prospects just taken a hit?

More broadly, Stokes' departure means England have lost another world-class player, continuing a three-year procession through the exit door.

Anderson, Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali have all retired. Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood will probably never play Test cricket again. Joe Root is the only active England Test player to know what it is like to win an Ashes series, the sole survivor of the school of former coach Andy Flower.

As for the suggestion that Stokes' retirement could be temporary, that he could be coaxed back for a last crack at the Aussies next summer, he was having none of it.

"I'll be in a hospitality box somewhere," said Stokes. He will probably do that at full throttle, too.

It leaves the rest of us to ponder what might become of this England team.

Who will bowl the spells? Who will hit the sixes? Who will take the catches? Who will bring the derring-do? Who is the patron saint of lost causes? Who will be there when everything seems lost?

Ben Stokes is gone, and so are the moments.

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The Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic have had some down years since winning the NBA Finals. With arguably the best player in basketball, it's safe to say Denver feels the pressure to improve. This offseason will give the Nuggets and their front office a chance to do just that.

NBA free agency will start on Tuesday, June 30, at 6:00 p.m. ET. 

Below, you can find all the moves the Nuggets make in real time during the offseason.

Check out our top 20 free agency rankings from the great Stephen Noh, too! 

NBA free agents 2026: Ranking top 20 players in free agency, from LeBron James to Norman Powell

Nuggets free agency moves

Refresh for more.

The Nuggets haven't made a move just yet, but there have been plenty of rumors on the free agency and trade front.

Nuggets free agents

According to Spotrac, the Nuggets have nine free agents. There are a few important players, too. Tim Hardaway Jr., David Roddy, Bruce Brown, Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett, Tyus Jones, Spencer Jones, Curtis Jones,  and K.J. Simpson are all some variations of free agents.

Nuggets trades

The Nuggets haven't made a trade yet. However, reports have stated that they could make some big ones this summer.

When does NBA free agency start?

NBA free agency starts on June 30 at 6:00 p.m. ET.

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• How Heat can unite Giannis with his brothers
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• Giannis legacy with the Bucks remains intact

While there's been plenty of attention paid to who the San Francisco 49ers have brought in this offseason, not as much has been discussed about what they've lost, which includes some key contributors.

Arguably their biggest loss of the offseason was at wide receiver, as Jauan Jennings left for a one-year, $8 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings, where he'll be the team's third or fourth option.

The impact of Jennings' departure may be offset by the arrivals of Mike Evans, Christian Kirk and De'Zhaun Stribling, but Jennings is still being identified as one of the league's most underrated wide receivers heading into 2026.

"In Minnesota, the 28-year-old will be sharing targets with Justin Jefferson, budding star Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson," Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox wrote. "However, Jennings' value to the Vikings should be tremendous. He doesn't possess elite speed, but he's consistently shown that he can win with size (6-foot-3, 212 lbs), physicality, route-running and work ethic. The fact that he didn't sign with Minnesota until May was surprising."

Over the last five years, Jennings caught 210 passes for 2,581 yards and 22 touchdowns for the 49ers and really turned things up a notch the past two seasons with Deebo Samuel's departure and Brandon Aiyuk's injury/off-field issues.

Serving as a third wide receiver again could really benefit Jennings, as his addition in Minnesota's wide receiver corps. could make them the most formidable trio in the league.

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We are definitely in the middle of major season. Across the three major tours (PGA Tour, LPGA, PGA Tour Champions) that have established major championships, this week's U.S. Senior Open will be the third major of a seven-week stretch in which eight majors are taking place.

Hot on the heels of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock was last week's KPMG Women's PGA. That brings us to the Senior Open this week. Next up will be another LPGA major, which will take place the same week as the PGA Tour Champions major formerly known as the Senior Players.

Then it's the final men's major at Royal Birkdale in England, followed by the Senior Open in Scotland, followed by the Women's Open, the final 2026 major of the three tours.

Of note, the men's, women's and senior British Opens are back-to-back-to-back. Here are eight golf majors over a seven-week stretch in 2026:

June 18-21: U.S. Open, Shinnecock Hills

June 25-28: KPMG Women's PGA Championship, Hazeltine National

July 2-5: U.S. Senior Open, Scioto Golf Club

July 9-12: Amundi Evian Championship, Evian Resort Golf Club

July 9-12: Kaulig Companies Championship, Firestone Country Club

July 16-19: Open Championship, Royal Birkdale

July 23-26: Senior Open Championship, Gleneagles

July 30-Aug. 2: AIG Women's Open, Royal Lytham & St. Annes

The LPGA and the PGA Tour Champions each have five major championships every year.

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Golf is in the midst of eight major championships over a seven-week stretch

The 2020 draft, a draft that was bound to be pivotal for the Raiders, holding two first round picks, and three third round picks. Overall, the Raiders 2020 class is arguably one of the worst in the modern era, with only two players (John Simpson, Amik Robertson) still in the NFL to this day and all of their five first/third round selections are out of the NFL completely, with two in prison.

A fun idea I had was a re-draft, but not any re-draft that just picks the best player, I wanted to re-draft the Raiders for 2020 but use the same positions at each selection. For example in 2019 at 4th overall, while I would desperately want to take a defensive tackle, the Raiders selected EDGE Clelin Ferrell and thus they’ll stick at EDGE. A few rules:

• Any player can be selected, but only one’s who were available with that pick to start with, for example a busted first round pick, who still produced but not at a first round value I can’t take in round 3 or 4
• I MUST take a player at the same position that was taken at that selection (QB for QB, RB for RB, etc)
• The overall selections remain the same, I won’t assume a trade does or doesn’t happen

I plan to do a redraft for 2019 to 2024 re-draft and then my own personal “what I would do” 2025 re-draft so keep an eye on those.

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Round 1, 12th Overall: WR Justin Jefferson (22nd overall)
Original Pick: WR Henry Ruggs III

• Henry Ruggs showed potential for the Raiders, then the crash happened, and that’s as far as I’ll talk about things. You can argue this pick here can be one of two players either CeeDee Lamb or Justin Jefferson, but I’ll land Jefferson. The 4x Pro Bowler, 4x All-Pro, is also a OPOY award winner. Jefferson has a career 8480 yards, 42 touchdowns, and 871 receptions across his career missing just 8 games in his career as well. Jefferson led the NFL in yards, receptions, and first downs in 2022, and has never logged less than 1000 yards in his career. Jefferson is arguably the best WR in the NFL, if not the best, and him or Lamb should’ve been the clear cut pick at 12th overall even with hindsight.

Round 1, 19th Overall: CB Jaylon Johnson (50th overall)
Original Pick: CB Damon Arnette

• Reportedly, Mike Mayock wanted Johnson at 19th overall and Lamb at 12th overall, but who knows the reality. That said, any pick would’ve been better than Arnette at 19th overall. Arnette spent the 2025 season in the NFL with the Texans after bouncing between the UFL but in his brief two year career for Las Vegas he logged just 3 PBU, 29 tackles, and played in 13 games. Meanwhile, Johnson is a 2x Pro Bowler with eight interceptions, 51 PBU, 4 FF, 231 tackles, and a career QBR allowed of 89.9. Johnson is just 27 years old, entering his 7th year in the NFL, and has been one of the better zone cornerbacks in the league.

Round 3, 80th Overall: RB Rico Dowdle (UDFA)
Original Pick: RB Lynn Bowden Jr

• Bowden was drafted as a WR, then moved to RB, if we want to say I need to take a WR then I’ll select Gabe Davis here, if not then I’ll stay at RB with Dowdle. The 2020 draft class at RB was not phenomenal, with Dowdle arguably being a top three player in the class. He’s exploded onto the scene the last two seasons with back to back 1079 yard seasons, eight touchdowns, and just under 500 attempts. Dowdle has been an explosive proven runningback for the Cowboys & Panthers as a second back after taking time to make his impact in the NFL. Overall, the RB selection was not a great selection in general but with Bowden having been traded before week one, then out of the NFL 24 months later almost any pick would be better.

Round 3, 81st Overall: WR Darnell Mooney (173rd overall)
Original Pick: WR Bryan Edwards

• I loved Bryan Edwards coming out of South Carolina, a potential first rounder he fell due to injuries and never put it together in the NFL. He played just three seasons, two with the Raiders after being traded prior to the 2022 season. Edwards logged 45 receptions, 764 yards, and four TD for the Raiders including 571 yards and 3 TD in 2021. I do wonder what would have happened if he wasn’t traded by Josh McDaniels in 2022. Mooney has provided a strong career as a 2nd/3rd receiver in the NFL with 309 receptions, 4028 yards, and 17 touchdowns including 1000 yards in 2021. Mooney is a proven slot receiver, and he’s had three seasons with sub 500 yards, but two above 900 as well.

Round 3, 100th Overall: ILB Akeem Davis-Gaither (107th overall)
Original Pick: ILB Tanner Muse

• This pick was something, Muse played 0 games for the Raiders missing all of 2020 with an injury, before being released prior to the 2021 season where he landed with the Seahwaks, Chargers, and Jaguars and is now out of the NFL and a race car driver. Muse logged just 23 tackles in his NFL career across 36 games with 21 coming on special teams. The 2020 LB class was pretty poor, and I could’ve gone with a few players here, I didn’t select Alex Highsmith & Bryce Huff largely because both are traditional EDGE rusher not a LB. I debated with Christian Rozeboom & Justin Strnad before landing with Davis-Gaither. Gaither has turned in 321 tackles, 11 TFL, 3 interceptions, 17 PBU, and a career QBR allowed of 101.5 in his career. There was not a ton of great options here, but Davis-Gaither has flashed being a quality third linebacker in the NFL.

Round 4, 109th Overall: G Kevin Dotson (135th overall)
Original Pick: G John Simpson

• Simpson has been a quality player in the NFL, including a 2024 season that saw him rank among the best in the NFL at the position. Simpson played in 35 games for the Raiders, with 21 starts and in his career has started 72 of his 86 games. He allowed a career 15 sacks, 156 pressures, and 33 QB hits while being a quality run blocker at just 28 years old. Meanwhile, I’ll take Kevin Dotson here, who’s started 75 of 84 games in his career with another 6 playoff starts. Dotson has seen his ups and downs, but he’s been successful as of late with 19 sacks and 11 1 pressures allowed. His pressure rate has been lower than Simpson, he’s a better run blocker, and has remained one of the more consistent guards in the NFL over the last six seasons with the Steelers and Rams.

Round 4, 139th Overall: CB Dee Alford (UDFA)
Original Pick: CB Amik Robertson

• Robertson had a shot to stick here, and I debated him with Isaiah Rodgers & Dane Jackson, plus UDFA Dee Alford before settling on Alford. Robertson has started 35 of his 86 games, with five interceptions, 35 PBU, 7 FF, and 213 tackles across his career with the Raiders and Lions. He’s allowed a career 103.1 QBR and 21 touchdowns but has had two strong seasons in 2023 and 2024 as a starter, but profiles best as a rotational CB. Jackson has struggled with injures and Rodgers with inconsistent play, so I went with Alford. The UDFA has started 23 of 64 games in his career with 37 PBU, 2 FF, four interceptions, and 216 tackles. Alford has worked well in the slot and boundary, and the 28 year old has been a capable starter or depth cornerback in his NFL career.

The Wisconsin Badgers brought in top quarterback transfer Colton Joseph in the offseason, providing one of the better dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation for offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes’s scheme.

Joseph, a redshirt sophomore last year, threw for 2,624 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, while running for 1,007 yards and 12 scores on the ground. He consistently looked to move the ball down the field, while extending plays with his legs, making him a perceived good fit for Grimes’s scheme.

Now, he arrives in Madison with high expectations, as Wisconsin looks to improve its offense after a lackluster campaign in 2025. The Badgers were in the bottom five of the country in both scoring and yards per game last season, while the quarterback position was a disaster.

Injuries played into that, but Wisconsin has yet to field a successful offense under head coach Luke Fickell, mounting the pressure for the 2026 season after the program made a significant financial investment into the roster.

The Big Ten does have a strong group of quarterbacks coming back for next season, which includes Oregon’s Dante Moore, Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, USC’s Jayden Maiva, Washington’s Demond Williams Jr., and Indiana’s Josh Hoover, among others.

How does Joseph fit into that group? In our weekly Reacts poll, we asked where Joseph would rank among Big Ten quarterbacks this season, and there was a notable majority.

Over 50 percent of fans said that Joseph would be in the top third to top half of the Big Ten at the quarterback position. Another quarter of the vote believed that the Badgers quarterback could even be a top-five signal caller in the Big Ten next year.

If that comes to fruition, that would be quite the storyline for the Badgers, especially given the names considered at quarterback. Dante Moore is a potential top-five pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, while Julian Sayin has also been named in first-round considerations ahead of the season.

Maiava was a quarterback who could’ve been drafted this season, but elected to come back and now has multiple years of starting pedigree under his belt. He threw for 3,711 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions last season.

Hoover is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in college football this season. He’s thrown for 9,629 yards, 71 touchdowns, and 33 interceptions over his career as a three-year starter. And he now replaces Fernando Mendoza with another high-quality Indiana team.

Demond Williams, Roccho Becht, Bryce Underwood, Nico Iamaleava, and Drake Lindsey are some of the other quarterbacks who have been strong starters already or could take an even bigger step forward in 2026. So, there’s quite a bit of competition at the position in 2026.

When it comes to Joseph’s ceiling, there’s definitely a scenario where he could explode to be in the top third of signal callers in the Big Ten next season. But, in order for that to happen, the Badgers quarterback would need to refine his accuracy more, become a better decision-maker in the pocket, and be on time with reads.

Wisconsin also does have a lot of moving parts on offense with a new-look running back and receiver room. In addition, they will have multiple new starters on the offensive line and a couple of new tight ends in the fold as well. There’s a lot to figure out this season.

It all starts with a bang in Week 1, as the Badgers will host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field. And that’s where we’ll get the first glance of this new-look Wisconsin team with Joseph at the helm.

When Saquon Barkley's production dipped last season, much of the conversation centered on the running back. That's understandable. Star players are always the first to receive praise when things go well and the first to receive criticism when they don't. The reality, however, is that his statistical regression wasn't entirely his fault. The Philadelphia Eagles' offensive line wasn't quite itself all season. Injuries mounted. Continuity suffered. Several key players battled through physical limitations that prevented them from performing at their usual level. The result was an offense that occasionally struggled to generate the consistent push Eagles fans had become accustomed to seeing.

Now, a new season approaches. Jeff Stoutland is gone after helping build one of the NFL's most respected offensive lines. Chris Kuper takes over responsibility for one of the most important position groups on the roster. Change naturally creates questions, but there are also plenty of reasons for optimism.

Here are four of the biggest.

Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens are getting healthier

It would be difficult to overstate how important this development could be. Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens both dealt with injuries throughout last season. While neither player used those ailments as excuses, anyone watching closely could see they weren't operating at full strength.

Both offensive linemen reportedly traveled to Colombia this offseason for stem cell treatments, hoping to accelerate the recovery process and put lingering issues behind them. More importantly, both now benefit from a full offseason dedicated to rehabilitation rather than recovery between games. If Dickerson and Jurgens return to their previous form, the interior of Philadelphia's offensive line immediately becomes much more difficult to attack.

A healthy Lane Johnson changes everything

There may come a day when Lane Johnson slows down. Eagles fans should be grateful that day hasn't arrived yet. The future Hall of Famer missed the second half of last season while dealing with a Lisfranc sprain.

He attempted to work his way back for the postseason but ultimately wasn't able to contribute as he'd hoped. Even while battling injuries, Johnson remained one of the most respected tackles in football.

This offseason, he has repeatedly expressed confidence in his health and made it clear he has no intention of ending his career quietly. That's encouraging news for an offense that remains significantly better when No. 65 is available.

A healthy Johnson still gives Philadelphia one of the NFL's premier right tackles. Year 14 is loading, and it would be nice to send him out with a bang.

The depth appears stronger than it did a year ago

Depth often goes unnoticed until it's needed. The Eagles may have more of it than people realize. Tyler Steen continues to improve and appears more comfortable than he did earlier in his career.

Behind him, Philadelphia added several intriguing young players, including Mike Jordan and Micah Morris. Markel Bell has drawn considerable attention throughout offseason practices and has already earned opportunities to work with higher units.

If he eventually surpasses Fred Johnson on the depth chart, that would represent a significant development for the roster. Meanwhile, players such as Willie Lampkin, Drew Kendall, and Cameron Williams continue fighting for opportunities.

Not all of them will make the roster. That's not the point. The point is that competition often creates improvement, and the Eagles appear to have plenty of it.

Chris Kuper brings a fresh perspective

Replacing Jeff Stoutland is impossible. Trying to become the next Jeff Stoutland would be a mistake. The best thing Chris Kuper can do is bring his own ideas, energy, and teaching style to the room. Early reports suggest that's exactly what he's doing.

Some wondered whether a veteran group accustomed to hearing one voice for years would embrace change. Thus far, that concern appears unfounded. The offensive line has responded positively to Kuper's approach. Several players have spoken optimistically about the adjustments being made and the opportunities within the new scheme.

Sometimes continuity is valuable. Sometimes a fresh perspective can be equally beneficial.

The ceiling remains extremely high

No offensive line coach can overcome injuries to multiple starters. No scheme works if key players are unavailable. That's why health remains the biggest variable entering the season.

If Dickerson, Jurgens, and Johnson stay healthy, the Eagles should once again field one of the NFL's better offensive lines. If the young depth pieces continue developing, Philadelphia could even emerge stronger than it was a year ago.

The concerns are understandable. Replacing Jeff Stoutland is no small task. Still, when evaluating this unit honestly, there are far more reasons for optimism than concern. If the offensive line returns to form, don't be surprised if Barkley's numbers rebound right alongside it.

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 4 reasons Eagles' offensive line will be much improved in 2026

Enzo Maresca was officially appointed as the new head coach at Manchester City today, succeeding Pep Guardiola who left the club at the end of the season after a vastly successful decade-long run in charge. Maresca, who served as assistant to Guardiola for one of those ten seasons, certainly has his work cut out for him to live up to Pep’s legacy. It’s always tough to be the first one in after a legendary manager, and few have succeeded.

City are reportedly paying as much as 20m in compensation to Chelsea to get their man, making Maresca one of the most expensive managers ever in professional football history. This fee was subject to plenty of lawyering over the past few weeks, and the two clubs hashed out the situation. Despite Maresca leaving Chelsea at the turn of the year, Chelsea were the aggrieved party in this situation, accusing City of tapping up our head coach and accusing the head coach himself of a potential breach of contract as well.

All of that has now been settled, and it sounds like we’re getting some compensation from Maresca himself as well. Chelsea have taken the extraordinary step of releasing an official statement about the whole situation, explaining the club’s version of events that led to Maresca’s exit and now his new job.

In Autumn last year, the Club was informed by our former Head Coach that there might be an opportunity for him to succeed Pep Guardiola at the end of the season. It became clear to us that it was his strong desire to succeed Guardiola and that he was fully committed to pursuing the opportunity, despite the fact he was under a long-term contract which he had no right to terminate.

In December 2025, our Head Coach unexpectedly and abruptly resigned from his position. Obviously, we felt let down as we believed that his head and heart were focused on another club and another opportunity, despite having just arrived at Chelsea the year before.

No club wants to change its head coach midway through a season. However, in light of his decision not to continue fulfilling his responsibilities through to the end of the season, the Club was left with no choice but to protect our players, our supporters, and the Badge and accept his resignation.

In the circumstances and given the mutual respect between clubs, a confidential settlement has been reached with Manchester City, which includes the payment of compensation. A confidential settlement has also been reached with the former Head Coach under which he will pay compensation.

–Chelsea FC statement

It should be noted that prior to his resignation, Maresca made it pretty clear that he felt entirely unsupported by the club, so placing all the blame on his sudden departure to just on his shoulders is probably not quite correct. The club may have very much overreacted to the idea that Maresca might want to go to Manchester City at the end of the season, and made his job untenable in the meantime. (It’s not like we don’t have another instance of such behavior from the powers that be in the case of another Enzo…) The truth, as usual, is probably somewhere in between.

But, in any case, Maresca’s now long gone and whether it was his departure that really scuppered our season, or the club’s response to it, it doesn’t really matter at the end of the day. Xabi Alonso, “a Manager who has an exceptional football mind and is a professional of the highest integrity”, as per the official statement (spicy!), is now here and he’s going to save the day. Right?

Right!

Onwards.

Mia Hamm joins Ellyn Briggs of Front Office Sports to discuss:

• Her Tylenol PainTalk campaign and women’s health conversations
• The World Cup’s lasting impact on U.S. soccer fandom and participation
• Her take on the USMNT’s run and what comes next in the knockout stage
• What it’s like as one of over 100 investors in Angel City FC
• The 2031 Women’s World Cup coming to the U.S.

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The NBA is a commercial behemoth but its revenue still trails the likes of English soccer’s Premier League by some margin.

The Golden State Warriors are regularly cited as the most valuable franchise in the league at around $11bn, which is more than any soccer club worldwide. But their annual turnover of roughly $880m in the last financial year, which is the highest in basketball, would barely crack the top-10 in soccer.

The difference, of course, is profit. While NBA teams generate less revenue, a system of salary caps, collective bargaining agreements, revenue and cost pooling ensure that spending is always surpassed by turnover.

As a business model, it simply makes far more sense than the Premier League, where clubs can lose hundreds of millions of dollars in a single season and are seldom profitable at all, except for when an owner chooses to sell up and move on.

The dream for an investor would be buying a business with the financial discipline of an NBA franchise but the global brand appeal of a major soccer club.

That discrepancy is illustrated by the Golden State Warriors’ new jersey badge sponsorship deal with Iren.

The exact length of the contract with the AI firm was not disclosed, but it will be worth at least $100m to the Warriors of what was characterised as a “multi-year agreement.”

At $50m per season, it is the most valuable single sponsorship agreement in history for a North American sports team. But in European soccer, it would be a mid-ranking deal at best.

Newcastle United, who are outside the Premier League’s so-called Big Six, for example, earned over $160m from retail and sponsorship last season. The Big Six themselves meanwhile – that’s Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea – earn between $270m and $450m from the same income streams.

Speaking exclusively to HITC, soccer finance expert Kieran Maguire, who is a professor at University of Liverpool, explained the disparity and how that might change in future.

“To a certain extent, it is a cultural issue in that the shirt is sacred and it would be besmirched if the adverts were as prominent as they are for a Premier League football club,” said the Price of Football author.

“But I expect to see more of the same throughout the NBA in the future as more teams get wise to the value on offer. At heart, NBA team owners are pragmatists.

“Sponsors are paying for a monopoly relationship with NBA teams. By diluting that with too many sponsors, you risk reducing the value of your sponsorship opportunities.

“But ultimately, when you look at the overall package, the NBA makes so much money from TV advertising that they don’t need to sell as many sponsors as European football. They are all profitable, unlike, say, the Premier League.”

As the calendar prepares to roll over to July, it is officially time to start diving into trade rumors and focusing some energy on how to fortify the roster. Before the season began, and after the “hot” stove this past winter, the Yankees front office repeatedly pushed the narrative that they approached last year’s trade deadline looking not only to add the missing pieces for the 2025 club that fell short of a championship, but also to build the foundation for this year’s roster.

Soon we will find out what Brian Cashman makes of this edition of the team after another half season of data. Predicting trades is always just a best guess because so many factors go into the equation, none more important than the fact that we have no idea how other executives truly value the Yankees’ prospects. Making a deal involves finding a dance partner who not only fits your needs, but also likes what you have to bring to the table. So without getting to far into the weeds, what will the Yankees’ priorities be at this upcoming trade deadline?

Before taking a deep dive into splits, performances to date, and how those data points compare to league averages, a few things stand out to the naked eye. The first is the Yankees’ depth at starting pitcher.

Max Fried is still on the injured list, but he is making his way back and, knocking on wood, the rest of the rotation has either remained healthy or worked its way back as well. Starting pitching simply does not appear to be a priority. That is not to say the Yankees would not add a starter if the price were right, but it feels much more like a cherry-on-top scenario than an organizational need.

The other thing that stands out is the injured list. Cashman has long believed that getting an injured player back can be just as valuable as making a trade. Using that logic, the Yankees, in addition to a starter in Fried, will eventually be adding a right fielder, a center fielder, and a designated hitter over the course of the summer.

Between that and the inexpensive production they have received from Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones as the next men up, the Yankees are probably out of the outfield market unless someone unexpectedly falls into their lap or another injury, or bad recovery news, changes the equation.

It should also be assumed that most positions addressed either at last year’s deadline or this past offseason are viewed as lower priorities. Whether fans agree or not, that likely includes third base with Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, and left field with Cody Bellinger. I also have to think the idea of José Caballero spending more time at third base, once some of the banged-up outfielders return, has crossed the minds of the executives making these calls.

So what are the priorities? Diving into the numbers, outside of health, the Yankees currently have two Achilles’ heels: catcher and the bullpen, particularly its effectiveness against left-handed hitters.

Entering Sunday, Yankees catchers owned a .510 OPS. The major league average for catchers sits at .674. I like to think of OPS as the closest thing baseball has to a report card for hitters. Essentially, Yankees catchers are getting about a 51 on the test, while the rest of the league is averaging a D+. Neither of these are great, but if the Yankees could simply get the league average from this spot it would only further aid one of the better offenses in baseball.

Catcher, however, is one of the most difficult positions to address at the trade deadline. Half of the job is handling the pitching staff, so acquiring a catcher assumes he can quickly build chemistry with a new group of pitchers while continuing to produce offensively. It is not easy.

Unless you have been living under a rock, you know the Yankees have been heavily linked to Ryan Jeffers all season long. In this case, many of the concerns about acquiring a catcher are somewhat eased because Jeffers developed under current Yankees catching coach Tanner Swanson. In theory, that familiarity should help smooth the transition, but like an ogre there are extra layers to adding a catcher.

That brings us to the bullpen. As beloved as Tim Hill is, and despite Brent Headrick putting together a career year, the Yankees sit squarely in the middle of the pack when it comes to retiring left-handed hitters once the game reaches the bullpen.

The writing on the wall is that when Fried returns, either Ryan Weathers or Will Warren could move into a relief role. However, neither has been particularly dominant against left-handed hitters this season, allowing OPS figures of .741 and .731, respectively.

Unfortunately, the Yankees also rank among the league leaders in blown saves. Does more need to be said? Then again, when was the last time a legitimate contender did not spend the summer looking for bullpen help? The bullpen is far from bad, but it is clearly an area where an upgrade is both needed and realistically attainable at different cost points each season.

This deadline should be a fascinating one. Will the Yankees push all of their chips into the middle of the table? What would that even look like given the current state of the farm system? My expectation is that Cashman will prioritize a move that addresses the catcher and the bullpen at once or toss several stones at bullpen arms hoping a wide net yields the desired catch. Only time will tell what deals are made and, more importantly, whether those moves ultimately bring the Yankees to the goal of a championship. What do you have as the priority?

Charlotte Knights
Record 2-4 (last week), 2-4 (first half), 44-37 (overall)

Knights Players of the Week
Korey Lee .357/.500/.786, 14 at-bats

Dru Baker .412/.444/.824, 1-for-1 stolen bases, 17 at-bats
Dustin Harris .350/.417/.500, 3-for-4 stolen bases, 20 at-bats
Nolan Jones .278/.348/.556, 2-for-2 stolen bases, 18 at-bats
Michael Turner .316/.350/.316, 19 at-bats
Andy Weber .240/.240/.360, 1-for-1 stolen bases, 25 at-bats
Rikuu Nishida .200/.278/.200, 15 at-bats
Edgar Quero .235/.278/.294, 17 at-bats

Mason Adams 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 5 K
Jairo Iriarte 4 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 2 K
Noah Schultz 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 7 K
Duncan Davitt 4 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K
Shane Murphy 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 6 K
Jonathan Cannon 4 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 3 BB, 4 K

After a strong first half (42-33), Charlotte’s first week of the second half was not as solid, as the Knights dropped four of six to Rochester (49-30). The Rochester Red Wings finished in first place in the East division of the International League in the first half, and they showed why.

Catcher Korey Lee, 27, showed that he wants to be back in the picture. By and large, White Sox catchers have struggled this season, and even with Kyle Teel back, there is a case to be made for Lee to rejoin the majors. This week, Lee went 5-for-14 with a homer, three doubles, and four walks. He posted a 1.286 OPS this week, increasing his season OPS to .776. The catcher was previously named Knight of the Week during the season’s first week, and with this excellent performance, he picked up his second weekly award. Meanwhile, although White Sox backup catcher Drew Romo’s defense has been solid, due to his poor bat (.137/.224/.337, 53 wRC+), he is hardly above replacement level. Well done to Lee on his strong performance against one of the International League’s best pitching staffs.

2026 Charlotte Knights Players of the Week
Korey Lee (March 27-April 5)
Oliver Dunn (April 6-12)
Shane Smith (April 13-19)
Jarred Kelenic (April 20-26)
Oliver Dunn (April 27-May 3)
LaMonte Wade Jr.(May 4-10)
Jacob Gonzalez(May 11-17)
LaMonte Wade Jr.(May 18-24)
Jacob Gonzalez(May 25-31)
Braden Montgomery(June 1-7)
Ryan Galanie(June 8-14)
Kyle Teel(June 15-21)
Korey Lee(June 22-28)

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Birmingham Barons
Record 1-5 (last week), 1-5 (second half), 27-48 (overall)

Barons Player of the Week
Alec Briley .292/.357/.708, 24 at-bats

Anthony DePino .333/.481/.381, 1-for-1 stolen bases, 21 at-bats
Caleb Bonemer .273/.304/.500, 1-for-1 stolen bases, 22 at-bats
Colby Shelton .208/.240/.333, 24 at-bats
T.J. McCants .250/.250/.250, 1-for-1 stolen bases, 12 at-bats

Dylan Cumming 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K
Lucas Gordon 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 8 K
Connor McCullough 4 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K
Phil Fox 3 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 2 K
Jake Palisch 10 IP, 9 ER, 20 H, 2 BB, 2 K

The Barons lost the first five games to the Smokies (43-32) before winning on Sunday to avoid being swept in Birmingham.

Infielder Alec Briley, 25, went 7-for-24 with two homers, a triple, a double, two walks, and four RBIs. Briley, who plays first base and third base, finished the week with a .708 slugging percentage and a 1.065 OPS to comfortably lead the team among players with at least 10 at-bats. Overall, Briley is slashing .239/.322/.504 in 63 Double-A games to provide a big spark for the Barons.

2026 Birmingham Barons Players of the Week
Samuel Zavala (April 6-12)
Braden Montgomery (April 13-19)
Alec Makarewicz (April 20-26)
Wilfred Veras (April 27-May 3)
Jake Palisch(May 4-10)
Wilfred Veras(May 11-17)
Alec Makarewicz(May 18-24)
Drake Logan(May 25-31)
Dylan Cumming(June 1-7)
Anthony DePino(June 8-14)
Grant Magill(June 15-21)
Alec Briley(June 22-28)

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Winston-Salem Dash
Record 3-3 (last week), 4-5 (second half), 42-33 (overall)

Dash Player of the Week
George Wolkow .280/.387/.720, 2-for-2 stolen bases, 25 at-bats

Ryan Burrowes .346/.469/.538, 2-for-2 stolen bases, 26 at-bats
Ely Brown .263/.517/.421, 2-for-2 stolen bases, 19 at-bats
James Taussig .208/.367/.583, 24 at-bats
Arxy Hernández .217/.379/.348, 23 at-bats
Kyle Lodise .125/.364/.167, 3-for-3 stolen bases, 24 at-bats
Boston Smith .444/.625/.444, nine at-bats

Justin Sinibaldi 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 5 K
Grant Umberger 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 2 K
Riley Eikhoff 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 K
Juan Carela 4 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K
Trey Cooper 3 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K

For the fourth week in a row, the Dash went .500 to remain nine games better than .500. With all kinds of losing records happening in the farm system, Winston-Salem’s stability was enough for them to have the affiliates’ best record of the week.

Outfielder George Wolkow, 20, was very difficult for Hub City (38-37) to solve. Wolkow picked up his second Dash of the Week award this season by going 7-for-25 with three homers, two doubles, five walks, nine RBIs, and two steals without being caught. Wolkow’s start to the season was slow (.695 OPS in April), but he has picked up the pace lately (.795 OPS in May, .794 OPS in June).

2026 Winston-Salem Dash Players of the Week
Caleb Bonemer (April 6-12)
Colby Shelton (April 13-19)
Colby Shelton (April 20-26)
Caleb Bonemer(April 27-May 3)
Colby Shelton(May 4-10)
Boston Smith(May 11-17)
George Wolkow (May 18-24)
Morris Austin(May 25-31)
Caleb Bonemer(June 1-7)
James Taussig(June 8-14)
Kyle Lodise(June 15-21)
George Wolkow(June 22-28)

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Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
Record 2-4 (last week), 4-5 (second half), 37-38 (overall)

Cannon Ballers Player of the Week
Ryan Schiefer 4 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 K

Jaden Fauske .348/.423/.391, 3-for-4 stolen bases, 23 at-bats
Matthew Boughton .273/.333/.455, 1-for-3 stolen bases, 22 at-bats
Alexander Albertus .267/.450/.267, 15 at-bats
Stiven Flores .250/.400/.375, 16 at-bats
Derek Cerda .308/.400/.308, 1-for-1 stolen bases, 13 at-bats

Gabe Tanner 10 IP, 4 ER, 10 H, 3 BB, 3 K
Caedmon Parker 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 K
Truman Pauley 5 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 6 K
Gabriel Rodriguez 4 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 2 K

The Cannon Ballers got off to a slow start this week, losing the first four games to Columbia (38-37). However, Kannapolis salvaged the series by winning the last two matchups. There is plenty of time remaining, but the Cannon Ballers are off to a slow start in the second half.

Right-handed pitcher Ryan Schiefer, 22, provided great work out of the bullpen for Kannapolis. Schiefer pitched 4 1/3 innings without allowing any runs, and he only allowed one hit. In Saturday’s game, Schiefer’s performance helped the Cannon Ballers get their first victory of the week. Schiefer entered the game with the score tied at one, and Schiefer pitched two shutout innings to keep the low-scoring game tied. Kannapolis proceeded to score two in the seventh, and they held on.

2026 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Players of the Week
Stiven Flores (April 6-12)
Abraham Núñez (April 13-19)
Javier Mogollón(April 20-26)
Arxy Hernández(April 27-May 3)
Javier Mogollón(May 4-10)
Max Banks(May 11-17)
Riley Eikhoff(May 18-24)
James Taussig(May 25-31)
James Taussig(June 1-7)
Derek Cerda(June 8-14)
Matthew Boughton(June 15-21)
Ryan Schiefer(June 22-28)

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ACL White Sox
Record 1-4 (last week), 12-29 (overall)

Complex Sox Player of the Week
Yordani Soto .455/.600/1.000, 11 at-bats

José M. Mendoza .267/.313/.533, 15 at-bats
Jordan Rich .364/.462/.364, 1-for-2 stolen bases, 11 at-bats
Marcelo Alcala .500/.727/.500, six at-bats
Eduardo Herrera .333/.333/.778, nine at-bats
Steven Lancia .300/.417/.600, 10 at-bats

Justin Fuson 5 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 5 K
Reinder Gomez 3 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 K
Christian Oppor 3 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 8 BB, 4 K
Fabian Ysalla 3 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 4 BB, 0 K
Fidel Montero 3 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 3 K

Once again, the Complex Sox only picked up one victory in five games this week, as they have really struggled this season. As a result, they are 17 games below .500, and they have the worst record in the Arizona Complex League.

Despite another poor week for the team, shortstop Yordani Soto, 17, was on top of his game. The Arizona Complex League did not start until May, but Soto has already been the Complex Sox Player of the Week three times. This week, Soto went 5-for-11 with a homer, a triple, a double, four walks, and three RBIs. That resulted in a 1.600 OPS for the week, and he is slashing .281/.389/.531 in 35 games this season.

2026 Complex Sox Players of the Week
Alexander Albertus(May 4-10)
Eduardo Herrera(May 11-17)
Yordani Soto (May 18-24)
José M. Mendoza(May 25-31)
Yordani Soto(June 1-7)
Landon Hodge(June 8-14)
Tommy Vail(June 15-21)
Yordani Soto(June 22-28)

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DSL White Sox
Record 0-5 (last week), 5-15 (overall)

DSL White Sox Player of the Week
Ronald Kelly 4 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 3 BB, 7 K

Orlando Patino .333/.556/.500, 2-for-3 stolen bases, 12 at-bats
Dionys Medina .333/.444/.467, 1-for-1 stolen bases, 15 at-bats
Sebastian Romero .200/.333/.467, 15 at-bats
Nestor Perez .214/.214/.286, 1-for-1 stolen bases, 14 at-bats

Yordany Marte 3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K
Jhoriel De La Rosa 2 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 K
Alexander De Los Santos 2 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 1 K
Roderic Ramirez 2 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K

The DSL White Sox had another bad week, failing to win any of their five games, and they are alone in last place in the Southwest division of the DSL.

Right-handed starting pitcher Ronald Kelly, 17, was one of the few players who performed admirably for this squad. During Tuesday’s game, Kelly delivered four shutout innings, and he did not even allow a hit. On top of that, Kelly picked up seven strikeouts. That excellent performance lowered Kelly’s season ERA to 3.55, and opponents are slashing only .178/.333/.311 against him.

2026 DSL White Sox Players of the Week
Carlos Vielma(June 1-7)
Sebastian Romero(June 8-14)
Sebastian Romero(June 15-21)
Ronald Kelly(June 22-28)

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Major League Baseball and the MLB Players’ Union have been releasing some proposals for the new collective bargaining agreement, as the old one is set to expire following this season. The proposals have been extreme and unlikely to end up in the new CBA, but a recent idea could end up impacting college baseball in a positive way, in the unlikely scenario it makes it in the final cut.

Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that MLB owners want to disallow high school players from being eligible for the MLB draft, among other things, outside the purpose of this discussion. They write:

High school players would be ineligible for the domestic draft and need to be at least two years removed from graduation to be selected

The domestic draft, currently 20 rounds, and international draft both would last 12 rounds

College baseball, which MLB in a statement called “an increasingly important pathway,” would receive an influx of high-end talent annually and serve as a mandatory stop in the domestic development pipeline

The proposal itself is pretty straightforward. All high school players need to wait at least two years to be drafted by MLB teams. This will result in most of those players attending college or junior college, although perhaps some will go to play somewhere internationally. However, if the NBA is any indication, that will be more the exception rather than the rule. Also of note, with a smaller draft, fewer players will be selected, which means players who were projected to go in the back half of the draft will opt to remain in school to continue their baseball careers. They wrap it all up by summarizing that the college level will become mandatory and increase the talent pool for those programs.

That selfish decision by MLB owners is obviously where college baseball programs can benefit.

With more talented high school players attending college to play baseball, the overall talent pool of college baseball gets better. Similar to football and basketball, the top programs will benefit the most, with the rest of the talent trickling down, but it should benefit everyone.

Teams like Oregon State will still secure many of the top players out west. However, the higher the number of great players available, the more likely it is that more of them will come to programs such as San Diego State, Nevada, or Grand Canyon. It could bring the overall level of talent up in the Mountain West or Pac-12 conference.

While it’s true that if the entire D1 talent pool increases for baseball, then the gap between top programs and mid-majors will still remain. That being said, if the mid-major programs get talented players who aren’t the stars, the ones who are often going to college out of high school regardless, they may be less likely to get drafted in this proposed system. Or at the very least, less likely to get drafted until their junior or senior seasons. If those players use most of their college eligibility, it could lead to better teams and better competition in the Mountain West and Pac-12.

Again, there is no sense dwelling on this because of how unlikely it is to happen. But what would end up being a loss for minor league baseball could end up as a significant win for the mid-major college baseball programs out west.

This weekend, C.J. Goodwin announced his retirement after 10 seasons in the NFL. For the last eight years, he has been a special teams ace for the Cowboys, acting as one of the league’s elite gunners. He possessed the speed and technique to fly down the field and force fair catches, or blow up returns before they could go anywhere. He was also a big part of a couple of trick plays, whether it was faking a hamstring injury on a misdirect or securing the ball on that infamous watermelon kick.

And the academy award for best portrayal of a player pulling a hammy only to magically recover goes to the Cowboys special teams ace C.J. Goodwin. pic.twitter.com/MxKbPIORQP

— Dan Rogers (@DannyPhantom24) November 9, 2020

Greg Zuerlein gets so much credit (and deservingly so) for the infamous watermelon kick, but props to C.J. Goodwin for not only showing incredible patience, but executing a perfectly timed box out and pounce. This was a game-winning play.pic.twitter.com/bC3GqdY9ha

— Dan Rogers (@DannyPhantom24) June 29, 2026

Goodwin’s importance to the team was so valued that he occupied a spot on the 53-man roster despite not playing another position. That made him unique because most special teamers also contribute on offense or defense. While he was listed as a defensive back, it was a rare thing to see him play that position. He logged zero defensive snaps last season and hasn’t logged more than 20 total defensive snaps over the last five seasons. In short, he was exclusively a special teams player.

But his run is over. While it was nice to have such a skilled specialist on the roster, this is also a great opportunity for the team to use that spot for a player who can impact multiple phases of the game. Quite honestly, the timing couldn’t be better because the team has a lot going on right now. Having an extra roster spot is a precious commodity this season.

Why is that? Well, the front office has added a slew of new defensive players this year. Just run through any position, and you’ll find fringe players fighting for a roster spot who are fan favorites. Inevitably, the Cowboys can’t keep them all, and being able to contribute on special teams could punch their ticket onto the roster.

An extra safety

Players like P.J. Locke and Alijah Clark are buried on the safety depth chart thanks to new additions like Caleb Downs and Jalen Thompson, but both bring great special teams value to the roster.

More pass-rushing depth

Marist Liufau, Sam Williams, and James Houston all saw extensive time on special teams last year, as did Tyrus Wheat during his time with the Lions.

An extra running back

The coaching staff needs to sort out who will be their options behind Javonte Williams, and having some extra room for guys like Phil Mafah or Malik Davis could come in handy.

Getting more from their depth guys

While bigger names are ahead of them on the depth chart, players like Ryan Flournoy and Shemar James can still see the field a lot by being big special teams contributors.

Three quarterbacks

Rather than deciding between backup quarterbacks Sam Howell and Joe Milton, the team could opt to keep them both, giving the team a safer immediate backup as well as keeping the development guy in their back pocket.

Ultimately, maximizing their roster spots gives the team some added resources to survive a long, brutal season. Instead of waving goodbye to a promising young player on cutdown day, the coaches can now stash a high-potential player who could develop into a future contributor. It keeps talent inside the building, gives the front office a longer look at their investment, and reduces the risk of losing a hidden gem to another team on waivers. Goodwin may be gone, but he leaves the team with a final parting gift.

#68 Joe Vickers

Redshirt Junior | 6-6 | 290 lbs. | DeWitt, Iowa

• Position: Offensive Line
• Previous College: None
• Projection: Third-String
• Status: Preferred Walk-On

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Joseph Vickers (b. Jan. 6, 2005) is a preferred walk-on offensive tackle (one of a select few to survive last year’s traumatic 105-man roster cutdown) from Central DeWitt High School in Iowa who is majoring in something called “diversified agriculture.” He did not see any playing time in either 2024 or 2025.

Vickers is considered to have redshirted during 2023, although I can’t for the life of me figure out where that might have been. It’s possible he merely sat out of football for a year.

Vickers prepped under head coach Ryan Streets at Central DeWitt, where he was selected to play in the Iowa Shrine Bowl after he tied a school record with 4.5 sacks in one game.

He also qualified for State in discus and shot put. You can watch an interview with him during his junior season here.

Good luck finding any additional information about Vickers on the interwebs. I wasn’t able to turn up any articles or anything like that. I like a good mystery, but this is baffling to me.

I did turn up an archived page listing on Google that suggests Vickers originally was slated to play defensive end at KSU and wear No. 97, but that plan obviously didn’t last very long.

Last year, we ranked the 100 greatest quarterbacks of all-time. If you are so inclined, you can check out that list here.

This year, we looked at the greatest running backs of all-time. This list was far more challenging to compile. With quarterbacks, as the league evolved into a heavier passing league, the more current quarterbacks with bigger numbers made their way further up the list.

For running backs, how do you rank running backs that were key performers in the earlier years of the league? How do you rank running backs that aren’t as featured in offenses as they once were? How can I look at Bronko Nagurski and Marshawn Lynch and know who was truly the best power back between the two?

To help me with this list, I decided to make a point system to help see how players were looked upon in their own eras. This is the system I came up with. This point system is not a rule of law, but more of a guide to look at running backs from all eras.

First, I wanted to reward yards running and receiving. So I took the player’s career rushing and receiving yards and divided them by 1,000. So if a player had 15,000 career yards from scrimmage, that was worth 15 points.

Next, I thought it was important to reward the All-Decade teams. If a player was an all-decade first team, they received 5 points. If they were All-Decade second-team, they received four points.

MVPs and Offensive Player of the Year were also important to reward. MVPs received 5 points, and OPOY received 4 points.

I also wanted to reward All-Pros and Pro Bowls. First team All-Pros received 3 points, 2nd team All-Pro received 2 points, and a Pro Bowl spot earned 1 point.

This system tries to reward longevity with the yardage points, but also rewards accolades. If you were the best player in the league one year, you could rack up a lot of points in a hurry.

Let’s look at one player as an example so you can see how the point system plays out.

Let’s look at someone who was quite the thorn in the Chicago Bears’ side: Adrian Peterson.

Peterson had 17,400 yards from scrimmage: 17 points.

Peterson received 5 points for being first-team All-Decade, 5 points for being the 2012 MVP, and 4 points for being the 2012 OPOY. That puts him at 31 points.

Four times he was first team All-Pro for another 12 points, 3 times he was second team All-Pro for another 6 points, and he was named to 7 Pro Bowls, for 7 more points.

That puts Peterson at 56 points.

I also made tiers for the running backs. There are seven tiers: GOAT Tier, Near GOAT Tier, Legend Tier, Hall of Fame Locks Tier, Hall of Fame Bubble Tier, Not Quite Hall of Fame Tier, and the Very Good Tier.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the 100 greatest running backs of all-time.

GOAT TIER

1. Walter Payton, Chicago Bears, 70 points: The GOAT among GOATs. Many football historians may claim Jim Brown, some may claim Barry Sanders, but they walked away. Payton is the only running back to be All-Decades in two decades, had insane longevity, and all the accolades a running back can accomplish. His all-around talent was second to none.

2. Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns, 70 points: To me, Brown is the only other running back that stake a claim to the top spot. Brown won MVP 3 times and was the most dominant player, regardless of position, in the 1960s. Brown chose to walk away and pursue other interests; had he stuck around a few more years, he probably would have had a spot that not even Payton could have surpassed.

3. Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions, 72 points: Sanders was the greatest runner of the football that I’ve ever seen, and I can confidently say nobody before my time surpasses him. Sanders actually has a touch more points than both Payton and Brown, but Sanders’ lack of ability catching the football and blocking leaves him too one-dimensional to top the board altogether. But nobody has a YouTube highlight package like Barry Sanders.

NEAR GOAT TIER

4. Emmitt Smith, Dallas Cowboys, 54 points: The NFL’s All-Time leading rusher. Cowboys fans might be upset at his spot, but the fact that he has nearly 20 points less than the top three guys shows that there was a drop-off in performance. That certainly doesn’t take away from the success on the field.

5. Marshall Faulk, St Louis Rams, 58 points: Faulk was the greatest dual threat I’ve ever seen. His peak from 1999 to 2001, when he won 3 OPOY and 1 MVP, was truly remarkable. He was the engine behind the Greatest Show on Turf.

6. OJ Simpson, Buffalo Bills, 47 points: Before OJ became even more famous for all the wrong reasons, there’s no denying his greatness on the football field. Simpson ran for over 2,000 yards in a 14-game season, the only player to ever accomplish that feat.

7. Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears, 34 points: He’s seventh all-time, and we can still ask, “What could have been?” Sayers accomplished all he did in just 5 NFL seasons before injuries derailed his career. Sayers probably would have been in the GOAT tier had he been able to stay healthy for another 2 or 3 seasons.

8. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings, 56 points: After looking at his career, I think I had Peterson under-ranked in my own head. Don’t get me wrong, I knew he was great, but I probably would have thought to have Tomlinson ahead of him, but after looking at the big picture, Peterson was the superior player.

9. LaDanian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers, 52 points: From 2002 to 2007, Tomlinson had an absolutely incredible run. He was a cheat code for fantasy teams, and he kept the Chargers’ offense as one of the best in the league.

10. Eric Dickerson, LA Rams, 45 points: If you are too young to see Dickerson and you watch his YouTube highlights, you may not be overly impressed, but over the course of a season, he was great. He ran hard, he wore down defenses, and he just gained yards and kept the chains moving.

11. Thurman Thomas, Buffalo Bills, 48 points: Thomas was an incredible all-purpose back for a Bills team that reached four-straight Super Bowls. Thomas led the league in yards from scrimmage four consecutive seasons and won the MVP in 1991.

12. Earl Campbell, Houston Oilers, 46 points: Campbell had a short peak, but a dominant one. He only had 4 great seasons, but was the offensive player of the year three times in that stretch. Arguably the greatest pure power back the league has ever seen.

LEGENDS TIER

13. Marcus Allen, Los Angeles Raiders, 41 points: Allen has some legendary highlights, including an epic touchdown run in the Super Bowl. Allen was another back with elite pass-catching skills. The brief handful of games with Allen and Bo Jackson in the same backfield was just silly.

14. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans/Baltimore Ravens, 31 points: Our first active player is, of course, Henry, who has been dominating defenses for over a decade. Henry is a lock for the NFL All-Decade team in the 2020s and will probably earn some more accolades along the way. Henry will probably push for the top 10 before he’s done.

15. Terrell Davis, Denver Broncos, 39 points: Davis is a more modern version of Sayers. Different players, but two legendary players who were derailed by injuries. Davis changed the entire perception of John Elway’s career with his arrival in Denver.

16. Franco Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers, 34 points: Harris was the engine behind the Steelers’ offense of the 1970s that won 4 titles. Known for their defense, people don’t realize that the offense was a far bigger piece of the puzzle for the last two championships.

17.  Tony Dorsett, Dallas Cowboys, 27 points: Dorsett was an excellent back and could run the football. If it wasn’t for the NFL strike in 1981, Dorsett would have run for over 1,000 yards for nine straight seasons. Was rarely the best in the league, but regularly in the top five year over year.

18. Bronko Nagurski, Chicago Bears, 28 points: Nagurski was a legendary bruiser who helped elevate the Bears into the force they were in the league for nearly two decades. Nagurski almost certainly would have had an MVP or two under his belt if the award existed in his day.

19. Curtis Martin, New England Patriots/New York Jets, 29 points: Martin was the better version of Frank Gore. Just a very good player that stayed healthy and gained yards. He wasn’t flashy, but he was effective. He gained over 1,000 yards in 10 straight seasons, a truly impressive feat.

20. Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers/San Francisco 49ers, 32 points: It’s impressive that a man who has struggled to stay healthy has gained 13,000 yards from scrimmage already. When CMac is healthy, he’s the best in the league, and he can still climb this ladder even further over the next couple of seasons.

21. John Riggins, Washington Redskins, 22 points: Can someone explain to me how John Riggins only made one Pro Bowl? The greatest fourth down run in Super Bowl history, a brusing fullback, and a member of the 1980s All-Decade team.

22. Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Seahawks, 28 points: If I had any back that needed to get in the end zone on fourth and goal from the one, I might pick Lynch over everyone all-time. Many experts might agree, maybe Pete Carroll wouldn’t. Lynch was one of the great short-yardage backs ever and was still a workhorse as well.

23. Jerome Bettis, LA Rams/Pittsburgh Steelers, 29 points: Bettis was a great power back in his day who could still handle 20 carries a game. His longevity for a back of his size was incredible. Defenses always had to make sure they had a plan to drag down Bettis.

24. Red Grange, Chicago Bears, 11 points: Grange’s time in the NFL was short-lived, but he’s also one of the most important figures in league history. Without Grange’s presence and George Halas’ barnstorming tour with him, the floundering NFL may have flopped before it ever took off.

25. Bo Jackson, Los Angeles Raiders, 4 points: Some people may question putting Jackson this high, but what he accomplished in a handful of seasons, where he missed the first 40% of the season playing baseball. An athletic freak, Jackson was unstoppable with the football in his hands. Jackson averaged 5.4 yards per carry, better than any other running back in league history.

HALL OF FAME LOCKS TIER

26. Lenny Moore, Baltimore Colts, 46 points: Moore is slowly being lost in history. He shouldn’t be. A phenomenal talent.

27. Edgerrin James, Indianapolis Colts, 33 points: Led the running game that helped balance Peyton Manning’s aerial attack.

28. Larry Csonka, Miami Dolphins, 22 points: The best offensive player on the 70s Dolphins, who were a force for many years.

29. Frank Gifford, NY Giants, 45 points: Known for his legendary broadcasting career, many don’t know how elite a player he was for the Giants.

30. Roger Craig, San Francisco 49ers, 31 points: Gained 1,000 rushing and receiving yards in the same season.

31. Jim Taylor, Green Bay Packers, 40 points: The only person to lead the NFL in rushing not named Jim Brown from 1957 to 1965.

32. Shaun Alexander, Seattle Seahawks, 33 points: How has he not gotten more traction for the Hall of Fame? Averaged 19.6 TDs per season over 5 years.

33. Joe Perry, San Francisco 49ers, 34 points: Dominant back from the 1950s, won MVP during an impressive three-year stretch.

34. Steve Van Buren, Philadelphia Eagles, 39 points: Helped lead the Eagles to two titles in the 1940s. Was 1st or 2nd team All-Pro for seven straight seasons.

HALL OF FAME BUBBLE TIER

35. LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia Eagles/Buffalo Bills, 31 points

36. Jamal Lewis, Baltimore Ravens, 25 points

37. Hugh McElhenny, San Francisco 49ers, 34 points

38. Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers, 31 points

39. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants/Philadelphia Eagles, 21 points

40. Priest Holmes, Kansas City Chiefs, 27 points

41. Leroy Kelly, Cleveland Browns, 34 points

42. Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans, 22 points

43. Larry Brown, Washington Redskins, 29 points

44. Fred Taylor, Jacksonville Jaguars, 17 points

45. Eddie George, Tennessee Titans, 22 points

46. Ricky Watters, San Francisco 49ers/Philadelphia Eagles, 20 points

47. Ottis Anderson, St. Louis Cardinals/New York Giants, 20 points

48. Chuck Foreman, Minnesota Vikings, 24 points

49.  Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams, 22 points

50. Tiki Barber, NY Giants, 22 points

51. Todd Gurley, LA Rams, 23 points

52. Jamaal Charles, Kansas City Chiefs, 22 points

53. Paul Hornung, Green Bay Packers, 25 points

54. Marion Motley, Cleveland Browns, 25 points

55. Ernie Nevers, Chicago Cardinals, 20 points

56. Le’Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers, 23 points

57. John Henry Johnson, SF 49ers/Detroit Lions/Pittsburgh Steelers, 14 points

NOT QUITE HALL OF FAME TIER

58. Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys, 20 points

59. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints, 21 points

60. Corey Dillon, Cincinnati Bengals, 17 points

61. Matt Forte, Chicago Bears, 16 points

62. Herschel Walker, Dallas Cowboys/Minnesota Vikings/Philadelphia Eagles, 19 points

63. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars, 17 points

64. Rick Casares, Chicago Bears, 17 points

65. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts, 15 points

66. Curt Warner, Seattle Seahawks, 17 points

67. Warrick Dunn, Tampa Bay Buccaneers/Atlanta Falcons, 15 points

68. Ahman Green, Green Bay Packers, 18 points

69. Floyd Little, Denver Broncos, 17 points

70. Ricky Williams, New Orleans Saints/Miami Dolphins, 17 points

71. Clinton Portis, Washington Redskins, 16 points

72. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons, 13 points

73. Dan Towler, LA Rams, 14 points

74. William Andrews, Atlanta Falcons, 15 points

75. Gerald Riggs, Atlanta Falcons, 15 points

VERY GOOD TIER

76. Mike Alstott, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24 points

77. Thomas Jones, Chicago Bears/NY Jets, 14 points

78. DeMarco Murray, Dallas Cowboys, 20 points

79. Earnest Byner, Cleveland Browns/Washington Redskins, 17 points

80. Lydell Mitchell, Baltimore Colts, 17 points

81. Neal Anderson, Chicago Bears, 15 points

82. Freeman McNeill, New York Jets, 17 points

83. Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders/Green Bay Packers, 16 points

84. George Rogers, New Orleans Saints/Washington Redskins, 13 points

85. Arian Foster, Houston Texans, 18 points

86. Spec Sanders, New York Yankees, 15 points

87. Wilbert Montgomery, Philadelphia Eagles, 15 points

88. Garrison Hearst, San Francisco 49ers, 15 points

89. Chris Warren, Seattle Seahawks, 17 points

90. Terry Allen, Minnesota Vikings/Washington Redskins, 13 points

91. Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns, 14 points

92. Mark Ingram, New Orleans Saints, 13 points

93. Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers, 11 points

94. Jamal Anderson, Atlanta Falcons, 11 points

95. James Wilder, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 12 points

96. Robert Smith, Minnesota Vikings, 12 points

97. Willis McGahee, Buffalo Bills/Baltimore Ravens, 12 points

98. Reggie Bush, New Orleans Saints, 12 points

99. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions, 8 points

100. Christian Okoye, Kansas City Chiefs, 12 points

Four Florida women's tennis alumnae are competing at the 139th edition of the Wimbledon Championships, an event considered by many to be the pinnacle of professional tennis.

Alicia Dudeney, who attended UF from 2021-25, makes her first-ever appearance at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, competing in both singles and doubles, while McCartney Kessler, who was in Gainesville from 2017-22, makes her third singles appearance and her second in doubles. Anna Danilina, who played for the Gators from 2015-18, is competing in doubles for the fourth time, and Ingrid Neel, who spent 2016-17 at Florida, is participating in doubles for the fifth time.

Ladies' singles competition begins on Monday, June 29, while doubles competition begins on Thursday, July 2.

Dudeney, who competes under the United Kingdom flag and is a wild card entry in the tournament, already faced American Alycia Parks in the first round and was defeated in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3. Kessler, who represents the United States and is ranked No. 57, will face Ukraine's No. 53-ranked Oleksandra Oliynykova in the first round on Monday.

Dudeney will compete in the doubles event alongside fellow UK partner Mimi Xu as wild card entries, while Kessler is partnered with Diana Shnaider. Kazakhstan's Danilina will play alongside Serbian Aleksandra Krunic — who are ranked No. 3 as a pair — and Estonia's Neel is partnered with Giuliana Olmos of Mexico.

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PRAGUE (AP) — Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek resigned on Monday after the team’s early exit from the World Cup.

The decision was mutual, Koubek and Czech Football Association head David Trunda said in a statement.

“The coach offered me his position at a personal meeting today and I decided to accept his offer after an open and fair debate,” Trunda said.

Koubek said he was responsible for the poor results at the World Cup, where the Czechs lost to South Korea and Mexico and drew with South Africa. The Czechs finished on the bottom of Group A with one point.

Still, his announcement came as a surprise. After returning from the World Cup, Koubek originally said he was ready to continue as coach and Pavel Nedvěd, the manager general of Czech teams, suggested Koubek remained the right person for the job.

“A media campaign against me based on some half-truths and fabrications also contributed to my decision,” Koubek said. “In such an atmosphere, my work for the Czech national team would no longer make sense.”

It was not immediately clear who might replace him.

The 74-year-old Koubek took over in December, signing a contract for 2 1/2 years. He successfully qualified the Czechs for their first World Cup in 20 years. They earned European playoff wins against Ireland and Denmark.

Koubek's resignation followed the international retirement of the team's major star, Patrik Schick, just hours after World Cup elimination.

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See more of AP’s World Cup coverage here

Sky Germany can confirm that a medical for Nathaniel Brown’s move to FC Bayern Munich is scheduled for this week. 

However, whether that examination is fulfilled or not hinges entirely on Julian Nagelsmann's side's future at the 2026 World Cup.

Should the German national team remain in the tournament, Tuesday or Wednesday is currently planned date for the full-back's tests.

Upon completing said medical, Eintracht Frankfurt defender Brown will then sign his contract until 2031.

As reported, it will be a €55million transfer fee while his former club, 1.FC Nürnberg, will receive at least €4million from a sell-on clause. 

Brown, who was suffering with some mild muscle irritation, is expected to return and start tonight as Germany face Paraguay. 

The Phillies took care of business against the Mets. By taking care of business, they just kind of got out of the Mets’ way and let them find ways to lose, but a win is a win, and the Phillies won two games in a stadium where they don’t often do so. Now, they’ll return home to face a Pirates team that got off to a good start, but has a losing record in June and is now down to a .500 record.

Opposition research: Brandon Lowe

Brandon Lowe’s career got off to a great start. As a rookie with the Rays, he made the All-Star team and finished third in Rookie of the Year voting. The next two years, he was in the top 10 of AL MVP voting, including a 39-home run season in 2021.

But he never took the next step to superstardom, and settled in as a good, but not great player. He’ll hit 20+ home runs every season (31 in 2025) but an unexceptional on-base percentage, and increasingly poor defense at second base made the Rays deem him expendable. He was part of a three-team trade this offseason, and started the season as the Pirates’ second baseman.

The change of scenery has seemed to agree with him. He’s already hit 20 home runs, and his defense has graded out much better.

The record for most HR by a primary 2B in Pirates history is 23

Brandon Lowe is going to break that by the All-Star break lol pic.twitter.com/VunsaQJmVc

— AT (@BaseballWRLD_) June 27, 2026

It’s possible that he makes his second All-Star team, although Phillies fans can help prevent that if they stuff the ballot box for Bryson Stott.

He’s going to be a free agent at season’s end, meaning the Pirates have a decision to make. It seems dangerous for a team with such a limited payroll to commit to a guy having a career best season at age 31.

Remembering a guy who played for the Pirates and Phillies

Andy Van Slyke is best remembered for his time with the Pirates. In eight seasons with the team, he made three All-Star games, two Silver Slugger awards, and five Gold Gloves in center field. After 1994, with Van Slyke seemingly in decline, the Pirates allowed him to leave as a free agent.

He signed with the Orioles for the 1995 season, but struggled, batting .159 in 17 games. The Phillies, needing outfield help, traded for him, putting him in center field, and shifting Lenny Dykstra to left.

Van Slyke had a successful debut with the Phillies, hitting a home run in a win over the Mets. Unfortunately, he then got injured in his second game and ended up missing almost a month. He struggled greatly after his return, and ended up batting just .243 in 63 games as the Phillies had an awful second half of the season.

You sure he played for them?!?

1995 Philadelphia Phillies

Andy Van Slyke pic.twitter.com/cfj52ybG3j

— OldTimeHardball (@OleTimeHardball) June 3, 2024

Hating on the Pirates

Why hate on the Pirates when team ownership does such a good job of it themselves? They run the team like a minor league franchise, and it feels like a matter of when, not if, that Paul Skenes is pitching somewhere else.

They pick near the top of the draft just about every year, but very few blue-chip talents ever seem to reach the major league team. They already handed a bag to prospect Konnor Griffin and based on how the past few decades have gone for the Pirates, it seems just as likely that he’ll go the way of Scott Kingery.

Additional thought about the series

Wednesday’s pitching matchup of Zack Wheeler vs. Skenes is a great one on paper, although the earlier matchup between the two didn’t turn out to be much of a pitchers’ duel. Wheeler was terrific, throwing seven shutout innings, but Skenes was clearly not at his best, giving up five runs in five innings.

Somehow, the Pirates are still using Gregory Soto as their closer. He has four blown saves on the season, including one against the Phillies. Last time, I predicted that he’d blow one, and really, it wasn’t that difficult of a prediction. In a four-game series, it feels like he’s got another bad outing in him.

The New York Jets have spent much of the offseason rewarding members of their young core. It's a business model that has further ingratiated Darren Mougey with the fan base and local media.

Center Joe Tippmann recently signed a long-term extension, solidifying another foundational piece of the franchise. Earlier this year, the organization also exercised Will McDonald's fifth-year option, ensuring the former first-round pick remains under contract through the 2027 season.

Other Jets need to be taken care of, but that doesn't mean the team is panicking. They aren't in any rush, so what might that mean for Will McDonald IV?

Though it may seem as though an announcement of a new deal is right around the corner. One Jets insider isn't convinced that is the case.

The Jets have time on their side

ESPN's NFL Nation recently released 2026 NFL contract extension updates for all 32 teams, a recent league-wide contract extension preview. According to Jets reporter Rich Cimini, the expectation is that New York will remain patient before opening serious negotiations with McDonald.

He explained why there is little urgency for either side. By exercising McDonald's fifth-year option, the Jets now have the former Iowa State Cyclones standout under contract for the next two seasons at what Cimini described as a relative bargain.

That flexibility allows the organization to evaluate another full season before making a much larger financial commitment. In other words, the Jets don't have to rush.

The strategy also aligns with how general manager Darren Mougey has approached roster construction during his tenure. Rather than making emotional decisions, the organization has consistently shown a willingness to gather as much information as possible before committing significant salary-cap resources.

McDonald has already demonstrated why the Jets invested the 15th overall selection in him during the 2023 NFL Draft. The former Big 12 co-Defensive Lineman of the Year has totaled 21.5 sacks, 72 tackles, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries during his young NFL career.

Patience benefits everyone involved

Will McDonald still has another opportunity to strengthen his case. His burst off the edge has developed into one of New York's most dangerous pass-rushing weapons. Unfortunately, his 2025 season ended early after a knee injury landed him on injured reserve following Week 16. Now healthy, he enters another pivotal season.

Cimini also noted that Tippmann's extension likely concludes the Jets' major contract business for this offseason, but a productive 2026 campaign would only strengthen McDonald's negotiating position. It also gives the Jets additional confidence that he deserves to become one of the organization's long-term cornerstones.

That shouldn't be interpreted as hesitation regarding McDonald. Instead, it reflects smart roster management. The Jets have already protected themselves by exercising his fifth-year option.

McDonald has another opportunity to prove he's worth a lucrative second contract. If both sides continue on their current trajectory, extension talks next offseason could become one of New York's top priorities. For now, there appears to be no pressure on either side. The Jets have time, McDonald has motivation, and both will have a much clearer picture once the 2026 season comes to an end.

This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Jets expected to remain patient with Will McDonald extension

Frank Onyeka has said he wants to help Coventry "stay in the Premier League and finish as high as we can" as his move from Brentford was confirmed.

The 28-year-old midfielder initially signed on loan in January with a clause ensuring a permanent switch should the Sky Blues achieve promotion.

He made 14 appearances during the second half of the season for Frank Lampard's team as they won the Championship.

"I'm really excited for the new season with Coventry," Onyeka told club media.

"When I first joined last season, I came here with two goals: to win the Championship and help Coventry get promoted to the Premier League.

"I'm really happy to now be a Coventry player back in the Premier League.

"I will give everything to the team, fight for every ball, fight for my team-mates and bring my experience.

"My ambition now is to help the team stay in the Premier League and finish as high as we can."

Opportunity cost is a real problem for football teams, especially ones built like the Packers.

In the Jordan Love era, the Packers have never really been short of offensive talent. Sure, it’s often been a challenge to have all of that talent on the field together, but in the aggregate, it’s never been an issue.

But that’s its own kind of problem. The Packers have frequently had so many decent options that they’ve lacked overall coherence; they’ve bordered on having too many cooks in the kitchen. 

The Packers themselves have tacitly admitted this was an issue this offseason, trimming their wide receiver room by allowing Romeo Doubs to leave in free agency and shipping Dontayvion Wicks off via trade. Gone are the days of a fleet of would-be number one wide receivers. Now it’s a more focused, and hopefully more successful group.

But that’s where the opportunity cost arises, at least potentially. Because over the past few years, the Packers have been one of the more run-focused teams in the NFL.

According to rbsdm.com, the Packers have been more reliant on runs in neutral situations than almost any team in the league over the past few years. In those analytically neutral situations (in short, when the game is close and neither team is running or passing more heavily for tactical reasons, like being way behind or far ahead), the Packers have increasingly leaned on the run. In the past three years, they’ve ranked 20th, 32nd, and 22nd in early down, neutral situation pass calls.

As much as the Matt LaFleur offense is supposed to be run-oriented, I still find this odd for a few reasons. First, Jordan Love is good. This is analytically well-supported and well-documented, and running the ball is a huge opportunity cost because it deprives Jordan Love of chances to do the good things he is good at doing.

But second, it seems odd because of how the Packers have built their own team. Dating back to 2022, the Packers have spent tons of resources on pass catchers, burning seven top 100 picks on wide receivers or tight ends (counting the two they spent in the trade up for Christian Watson), in addition to drafting four other receivers in the fourth round or later. Yet they regularly park those players in the metaphorical garage, leaving the offense to grind out gains on the ground rather than attacking through the air. And it’s not because they think these players are bad; they just offered contract extensions to two of them this offseason.

Why do it this way? Only Matt LaFleur knows the answer, but it seems to be because in addition to spending resources on wide receivers, the Packers have also spent fairly lavishly on running backs of late. Well, one back in particular.

The Packers signed Josh Jacobs to a rich free agent contract in the spring of 2024, seemingly just as Aaron Jones was headed out the door. (What a fun few minutes it was when we could picture Jones and Jacobs in the backfield together, but it was not to be). And they seem to have signed Jacobs because he fit two simultaneous visions: Brian Gutekunst’s vision of what a running back should be, and Matt LaFleur’s vision of what he wants his offense to be.

Gutekunst has a type at running back. He inherited Aaron Jones, probably the best non-Ahman Green Packers back of the 21st century (and the comparison might be closer than some would like to admit), but has steadily tried to supplement and even replace Jones with a steady string of near-clones: stubby, explosive backs that are more muscly than wiry who make their living hammering away between the tackles rather than sprinting around them. Jacobs is the ultimate expression of that vision. Though his explosiveness is not what it once was, there is no stubbier hammer in the world of ground-and-pound football today.

Jacobs’ arrival coincided perfectly with an existing shift in the Packers’ offense. Matt LaFleur has been trending away from his wide zone roots for several years and now runs a more power-focused, gap-heavy run scheme than his Shanahan-tree contemporaries in San Francisco or Los Angeles. Whether or not pivoting away from Aaron Jones was a good idea can only be decided by history, but I think it’s fair to say that Jones would have struggled in the current version of LaFleur’s offense.

But by committing hard to Jacobs and the version of the offense he represents, the Packers seem to have gone a bit too far. You can have a power-oriented, between-the-tackles run game, but you don’t need to make the whole plane out of it. But that’s what the Packers have done.

Jacobs touches the ball more frequently than any other offensive player whenever he’s on the field. He is the engine of the Packers’ offense. The ball is in his hands, and as goes Jacobs (or any other running back), so goes the offensive attack.

This is a mistake. This is a self-induced opportunity cost conundrum, powered by two different aspects of the offense built simultaneous but competing with one another. There’s the pass-heavy, Jordan Love-and-his-band-of-merry-men version, and there’s the version where Josh Jacobs pounds away for 93 yards on 26 carries every Sunday. They can exist together, but the Packers haven’t allowed them to.

So it’s time for the opportunity cost to reverse. If the Packers’ offense is going to change, someone is going to have to pay for it in a reduction of touches, and it should be Jacobs and the rest of the Packers’ ground attack. Let Love be the focus. Let him orchestrate an aerial attack with this curated selection of receivers, now battle tested and healthy. Reverse the trends of run-heaviness that have defined the Packers for the last three years.

Because if not now, when? I don’t know the answer to that, but I do know that if Matt LaFleur can’t be flexible in his approach on offense, he might not be the one that gets to envision a new version of the Packers’ offense in the future.

What path makes the most sense for the Boston Celtics with Jaylen Brown? Trading him for any of several rumored packages from teams like the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans. Los Angeles Clippers, or Denver Nuggets? Do rumored returns centered around draft pick-heavy offers and players like Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Christian Braun, Cam Johnson or Jamal Murray make sense for Boston moving forward?

Or would it make more sense for Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and company to try to mend fences with the Georgia native and keep the proverbial powder dry for other moves or signings as free agency rolls around later this week?

The hosts of the CLNS Media "First to the Floor" podcast, Jake Issenberg, Ben Vallis, and Wayne Spooney, took some time on a recent episode of their show to take a closer look at all of the above. Check it out below!

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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: What path makes the most sense for the Boston Celtics with Jaylen Brown?

The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Travis Hunter with the No.2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, for a purpose never seen before: to be a full-time player on both sides of the ball.

Hunter will be entering his second season.

He has faced plenty of doubters since he was drafted, mostly about his ability to play both receiver and cornerback, as he did in college.

His rookie season got off to a modest start. Hunter compiled 28 receptions for 268 yards and one touchdown in his first seven career games. He recorded his first and only 100-yard receiving game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7.

Hunter’s playtime heavily favored offense, taking two-thirds of the team’s offensive snaps compared with just under 36% of the team’s defensive snaps.

Unfortunately, that game in London turned out to be his last of the season. Hunter tore his lateral collateral (LCL) ligament in his right knee during practice the following week and underwent season-ending surgery. At this point, concerns about his long-term durability seemed to be validated.

New Year, Same Question for Travis Hunter

Going into his sophomore season, the question remains: Can he maintain this role without significant wear on his body in the NFL?

So far, he has been on schedule with his rehab and has been slowly working his way back onto the field.

Head coach Liam Coen remains adamant about Hunter playing wide receiver and cornerback as his rehab continues.

“I think it’s kind of an unspoken understanding of knowing that there are some depth things (at cornerback) that he can come in and help us,” Coen said.

“But the focus (of the talks) have just been about the day-to-day and, ‘How are you feeling today? How are you doing?’ and getting to see him smiling and moving around again in the facility.”

What’s Next?

Hunter showed flashes of brilliance on both sides of the ball in the short time he played. The potential to be a two-way star is clear, but how Coen and the Jaguars decide to use Hunter could depend on injury concerns in his rookie season.

Jacksonville hasn’t made any substantial additions in the secondary this offseason, so it’s reasonable to expect him to have a significantly larger defensive role than last year, likely evening out his snap count numbers on offense and defense.

Time will tell how well he recovers from his torn LCL, but current signs have been promising. He has impressed the organization, and the Jaguars have high hopes for him in the 2026 NFL season.

The post Is Travis Hunter’s Two-Way Role Sustainable for the Future? appeared first on The Lead.

The Buffalo Bills have officially opened the new Highmark Stadium.

The team had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to announce the opening of the team's next home.

Upon moving to the new venue, it could be assumed that the names of team legends that were around the lower bowl of the old stadium would follow. As it turns out, that's not going to be the case.

It was announced that O.J. Simpson would not be featured. Evidently, just less names in general will be involved as well, as the names of Pro Football Hall of Famers Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas and others have had their names put up:

Names of Jim Kelly, Ralph Wilson, Bruce Smith, & Thurman Thomas now displayed inside the stadium. I can tell you there will be far fewer names prominently featured out here in the bowl. But other notable players will get recognition in family circle/other parts of stadium @WKBWpic.twitter.com/UQa0JAyPet

— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) June 29, 2026

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: Names of Bills legends starting to appear around new Highmark Stadium

South Korea will be greeted by a heightened security presence when they return from their disastrous World Cup campaign amid death threats that have been directed at their manager.

Hong Myung-bo was unable to guide his team to the knockouts after failing to build on the strong start that saw them come from behind to beat Czech Republic, subsequently losing their next two Group A matches to South Africa and Mexico.

The country hoped it would qualify for the round of 32 as one of the eight-best third-place teams to advance in this year's expanded tournament, but that dream was snuffed out when DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 on Saturday.

Hong, 57, has since resigned while shrouded in national disgrace, with South Korea president Lee Jae-myung branding the coach as “incapable”.

But the situation is continuing to escalate with the Incheon Metroplitan Police Agency announcing that they are sending in 160 riot and airport police for when the national team touch down in the city on Tuesday.

The Incheon International Airport Corporation will also station 25 extra officers on site, including special security personnel, to prepare for any unexpected situations.

This follows threats to kill Hong on social media, who had his face blurred on national TV as if he was a criminal following South Korea’s exit.

A police statement read: “We have decided to deploy officers to prevent safety accidents that may occur during the entry process. We will respond strictly to any illegal acts, including the throwing of objects.”

President Lee has lambasted Hong and the team’s performance and ordered a complete review of the national team programme.

“As a former honorary professional football club chairman and, at heart, a member of the Red Devils, I feel not just surprise but deep bewilderment at this unexpected result,” the president said.

“Once again, it has been proven that personnel decisions determine everything. If loyalty and factionalism are valued over competence and an incapable person is appointed as a leader, the outcome is as predictable as fire.

“I sincerely apologise to the public for the deep disappointment caused by this absurd situation. We will move swiftly to reform sports administration to ensure this does not happen again.”

Hong was in his second stint with the national team, having also taken charge ar the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when South Korea also failed to advance past the group stage.

South Korea are a regular at the World Cup with 11 consecutive appearances, and went on a historic run to the semi-finals when they co-hosted the tournament in 2002.

Naomi Osaka continued her trend of high-fashion walk-ons onto court as she arrived for her Wimbledon first-round match in an eye-catching outfit inspired by traditional Japanese dress.

The four-time grand slam champion, who is the 14th seed at Wimbledon, has become equally well-known for her love of fashion as her tennis in recent years and frequently collaborates with designers to create new looks.

Tokyo-based designer Hana Yagi took inspiration from Japanese ceremonial dresses, as well as kirigami, the art of paper cutting, to create the custom all-white outfit Osaka sported on Monday.

The gown, made of detachable layers, featured three-dimensional embroidery of cranes and cherry blossoms, and was completed by bell sleeves and an obi belt.

Yagi told Vogue: “The starting point was the idea of ‘Evolving Ceremony’. The garment is constructed from vintage shiromuku (traditional Japanese bridal garments), kimono and wedding dresses – ceremonial garments originally created to mark important moments in people’s lives.”

In order to comply with Wimbledon’s strict dress code the outfit and matching accessory - a traditional kanzashi hair ornament with white flowers -was all white, as was the more practical dress she wore underneath for the actual match, which was also adorned with floral appliqués. She also wore jewellery from Japanese brand Mikimoto.

She told Vogue that far from feeling restricted by the dress code, “I actually didn’t feel limited at all. Obviously, the outfit has to be white, but aside from that, you can play with a lot of different design elements. In some ways, not having to think about the colour allows you to highlight other cool features like fabrics and textures.”

She added: “Every walk-out is an opportunity to bring people into my creative world. The fact that people care about it and are excited to see what’s next is also pretty cool.”

The 28-year-old wore a gold, sparkly ensemble of overskirts mimicking the design of the Eiffel Tower for the French Open, where she reached the fourth round, while she wore a floaty, jellyfish-inspired outfit for the Australian Open earlier this year, complete with wide-brimmed hat, white veil and parasol.

She said at Roland-Garros: ”Sometimes people say athletes [are] in show business or entertainers or whatever. I feel like, for me, Grand Slam walk-ons are the only time that I possibly feel like I'm an entertainer.”

Her first-round opponent in Paris, Laura Siegemund, was less than impressed, telling TNT Sports: “I come here to play tennis, not to put on a fashion show.”

Osaka beat Frenchwoman Elsa Jacquemot 6-1 7-5 in her first-round match on Court 3 at SW19, and will play either Anastasia Gasanova or Emiliana Arango in the second round.

Mike Golic Sr. and Mike Golic Jr. are going back to ESPN.

The network announced Monday that the father-son duo will host The Golics, a new morning show on ESPN Radio airing weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET, debuting Aug. 3 as part of a new multi-year agreement. The show will simulcast on the ESPN App and be available on major podcast platforms following each live broadcast.

Welcome home, @golic & @mikegolicjr!

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— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) June 29, 2026

The Golics land in the 10 a.m. to noon slot that Clinton Yates vacated in March when ESPN restructured its midday programming and ended his Clinton & Friends show alongside his Andscape writing role. Matt Jones and Myron Medcalf had been in consideration for the slot before the Golics deal came together. Matt & Myron instead move from their longtime weekend home to weekday afternoons, airing from 3-5 p.m.

The slot the Golics are stepping into has had a turbulent couple of years — and so have they. Funnily enough, it was Mike Greenberg who last held it long-term at ESPN, before he moved to television full-time and the slot cycled through Yates before landing back in the hands of someone Greenberg spent nearly two decades alongside.

After leaving ESPN — where Golic Sr. had spent 25 years, first building Mike & Mike into one of sports radio’s most dominant morning franchises alongside Greenberg, then transitioning to Golic and Wingo with Trey Wingo and Golic Jr. before that show ended in 2020 — the duo took their act to DraftKings, where they launched Golic & Golic in 2023. When DraftKings opted not to renew, they moved to FanDuel Sports Network for what turned out to be a 10-month run that ended when FanDuel TV announced a 20-month wind-down, eliminating roughly 100 jobs.

It was the third stop in three years for a partnership that ESPN had essentially discarded, and now, improbably, ESPN — the network that once told Golic Sr.’s agent it had no interest in bringing him back even at reduced pay — is the fourth.

“I’ve been doing this for a long time, but I have had no more joy than to do it with my son,” Golic Sr. told The Athletic in 2025. “What I’ve always talked about doing TV and radio is conversing with people, not ‘at people.’ For the last three years, I’ve had the chance to sit at the bar with my son and just talk sports.”

Golic, Jr., still has plenty going on. He has a prominent role as TNT Sports’ lead game analyst for Big 12 football and hosts a podcast with Jessica Smetana, The Echoes: A Podcast On Notre Dame. He’s also become a leader in the insane fast-food/junk-food influencer space. 

The Golics follow UnSportsmanLike with Chris Canty, Evan Cohen, and Michelle Smallmon in the 6-10 a.m. slot. The Rich Eisen Show continues from noon to 3 p.m., simulcast on Disney+ and the ESPN App. Matt Jones and Myron Medcalf’s Matt & Myron, a weekend staple for eight years, moves to weekdays from 3-5 p.m. Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas host Freddie & Harry from 5-8 p.m., followed by Amber Wilson and Ian Fitzsimmons from 8-10 p.m., and Q Myers closing the night with GameNight from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

In addition to hosting The Golics, both Golics will make appearances across ESPN platforms.

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We have the latest round of results from MLB Reacts. The first question has to do with which division leader needs to have the most urgency at the deadline:

Since this poll went out, the Yankees have been surpassed in the American League East by the Tampa Bay Rays, the Mariners are now a half game back of the Rangers for first in the American League West, and the Guardians are tied with the Chicago White Sox for first in the A.L. Central.

In a vote of which contenders need to have the most urgency, Cleveland is not included, and so Seattle takes the top spot.

The Home Run Derby has gone to a “number of swings” system, which the majority of respondents think is a good thing:

And when asked which accomplishment they’d most like to see in person, watching a no-hitter was the clear favorite over the rest of the field:

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Cameron Norrie suffered a rare Wimbledon first-round upset as he lost a gruelling five-setter to qualifier Michael Zheng in a disappointing opening day for British players.

Norrie was the only British seeded player left in either singles draw following Emma Raducanu's withdrawal on the eve of the Championships.

But the world number 29, so often the last Briton standing at the Grand Slams, was twice reeled back in by American Zheng after being a set up, eventually losing 6-7 (7-9) 6-2 6-7 (2-7) 6-3 7-6 (10-4) after four hours on court.

It is the first time Norrie - a semi-finalist in 2022 and quarter-finalist last year - has lost in the first round at Wimbledon since 2018.

The 30-year-old was among six Britons to lose on the opening day of the Championships, while there was further disappointment when Jack Draper announced his withdrawal 24 hours before his opening match because of injury.

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Harriet Dart came close to completing a gritty comeback win but ultimately fell 6-3 3-6 6-4 to former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko.

The pair were scheduled to play on Court 17 on Monday, but Raducanu's withdrawal saw their match moved to Court One.

Wildcard Dart made sure that fans with tickets for the show court were not disappointed as she forced a deciding set against the world number 31 in an entertaining two-and-a-half hour display.

Ostapenko will face either Antonia Ruzic of Croatia or compatriot Darja Semenistaja - the lucky loser who replaced Raducanu in the draw.

Meanwhile, 17-year-old British wildcard Mika Stojsavljevic lost 6-2 6-1 to 2021 Olympic champion and 11th seed Belinda Bencic.

Felix Gill and Max Basing were beaten on their Grand Slam main-draw debuts, losing to 23rd seed Rafael Jodar and qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki respectively.

Alicia Dudeney, who was also making her main-draw major bow, lost 6-3 6-3 to American Alycia Parks.

It means home hopes on the opening day's play rest on teenager Hannah Klugman, Mimi Xu, Francesca Jones, Oliver Tarvet and Jack Pinnington Jones.

There are 21 home players across the two singles draws - although 18 are playing opponents ranked inside the world's top 55.

World number one Jannik Sinner survived an almighty scare as he began his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set comeback victory over inspired opponent Miomir Kecmanovic.

One month on from a seismic second-round loss at the French Open, four-time major winner Sinner recovered from an error-strewn start and an awkward fall to overcome his 50th-ranked opponent 4-6 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-2 6-3 after a tense three and a half hours.

Sinner opted against contesting a grass tournament in the lead-up to Wimbledon, with this his first match since an extraordinary collapse against Argentine Juan Manuel Cerundolo, whom he had led by two sets and 5-1 at Roland Garros.

Having appeared to physically shut down in the stifling Paris heat that day, Sinner's durability was thoroughly tested by Kecmanovic, and he was fortunate to escape relatively unscathed after a moment of genuine concern on Centre Court.

There were gasps in the crowd when Sinner slipped behind the baseline during the third set and took time to return to his feet, with the umpire heading over to check on him.

Blood was also seeping from the Italian's shoe during a must-win fourth set, which he later explained was caused by a problematic toenail.

But Sinner raised his level when it truly mattered to avert another early exit, improving his poor recent record in five-set matches to avoid becoming only the third defending Wimbledon men's champion to lose in the first round.

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With the continued absence of injured main rival Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner once again began a major as the strong title favourite.

Renowned for his devastating precision, Sinner made an uncharacteristic 10 unforced errors in the opening eight games, but saved two break points to avoid an early setback.

However, back-to-back double faults and another miss from the Italian gifted Kecmanovic his breakthrough in the ninth game, and the Serb did not flinch as he served out the first set to love.

Sinner - having won all four previous meetings with Kecmanovic, including a straight-set win for the loss of just seven games here two years ago - was below his clinical best but kick-started his fightback with an immediate response in set two.

Reducing his number of errors, and winning all 14 points behind his first serve, Sinner levelled the match - but only after withstanding a break point as Kecmanovic continued to probe.

Eyeing his first victory over a top-10 player at a major, Kecmanovic continued to frustrate Sinner deep into the third set, recovering from 3-0 down in the tie-break before receiving a standing ovation after winning three consecutive points to clinch it from 6-5 down.

Sinner, as he has so often done, reset quickly. Despite blood appearing through his white shoes, he proceeded to level the match for a second time with a fourth straight game on his opponent's serve.

The shock was still on for Kecmanovic as Sinner left the court before the deciding set, likely aware his opponent had managed to win just one of the past nine five-set matches he had contested.

But as the match moved into its fourth hour, it was Sinner who was able to rally for a final push to the finish line, reeling off four of the final five games.

After an inconsistent start, he ended the match with 31 aces and 72 winners, and will move on to his next match against Portugal's Nuno Borges on a positive note after committing only 10 of his 52 unforced errors in the final two sets.

Once a week we do the upgrade/downgrade game, helping you manage your fantasy baseball roster and scout your strengths and weaknesses. If you have respectful disagreement to offer, I'm all ears — catch me on the socials.

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Logan Webb, SP, Giants: He wasn't right in the spring and a knee injury cost him three weeks, but Webb has been back to ace status since his return: 0.85 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, five strikeouts for every walk. Webb will occasionally have a BABIP-messy start because his strikeout rate isn't elite, but he collects ground balls by the bushel and is very hard to homer off. The big San Francisco park has always been a plus, too.

Hunter Goodman, C , Rockies: Even with Cal Raleigh falling off significantly, it's been a solid year for what's often a thin fantasy position. Goodman's average and OBP have fallen some from his breakout last year, but with 25 homers in 78 games, no one is going to complain. Colorado has a full homestand this week, which is the ideal time for Goodman to start fixing his strange home/road splits — his OPS is somehow .321 points higher on the road. Still, in the end, gravity always wins.

Jeremy Peña, SS, Astros: It feels like Houston is ready to take off, getting a handful of stars back to go with MVP candidate Yordan Alvarez. Peña is quietly back to All-Star status, rocking a .330 average for the past month, with four homers and six steals. Peña had shown improvement and maturation as a hitter — note his bump in the pull stats — and an age-28 season is often a career best. Enjoy the ride.

Andrew Abbott, SP, Reds: Call him a survivor. Abbott's ERA is ahead of his estimator-suggested number for the fourth straight year, though it's helped that his ground-ball rate is higher this year. Many managers cut him in late April after a handful of rocky starts, but Abbott's righted the ship, allowing three earned runs or fewer in 11 straight turns (2.64 ERA). Even if that's over his skis for future projection, Abbott has earned the right to be set-and-forget in medium and deeper leagues.

Trevor Larnach, OF, Twins: Sure, he's a platoon guy, but we live in a world of right-handed pitching, so Larnach can still help in a mixed league. He's rocking a .309/.401./463 slash in the platoon advantage, numbers that play in any format. The plate-discipline starts are all above code, and Minnesota faces four straight righties to face the week — go time for Larnach. Work the schedule.

Keider Montero, SP, Tigers: On a staff with name pitchers everywhere — Skubal, Valdez, even Mize and Flaherty — no one expected Montero to be the most effective starter for the first half. Montero has a collection of five useful pitches, but it's been an improved change-up — giving him a way to get lefties out — that's sparked the breakout season. Montero rarely walks anyone so he's an easy watch, and his Statcast profile mostly justifies that 3.39 ERA. He's in the Circle of Trust.

Jake Bennett, SP, Red Sox: The seasonal stats push for a pickup, but things get more impressive if you consider who he's shutting down. Bennett threw bagels at Coors Field along with nine strikeouts, then backed it up with 6.1 tidy innings against the Yankees in his last start (just one run allowed). The tall lefty has a rotation spot for the extended future, and even when opponents make contact against Bennett, Boston's outstanding defensive outfield can run down a lot of mistakes. Dial him up at the Angels this week.

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Jarren Duran, OF, Red Sox: Boston just had its best moment of the year, a weekend sweep of the Yankees. But Duran's game continues to be asleep — he's at .161/.202/.280 for the past month, with 33 strikeouts against five walks. He's often rested against left-handed pitching. The Red Sox missed the ideal window to trade Duran out of their glutted outfield, and now it's arguable that Duran shouldn't be playing at all.

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José Soriano, SP, Angels: No one took the fast start at face value, but the correction has come hard in June: 5.32 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, 17 walks against 24 strikeouts. His 3.32 ERA belies a 4.20 FIP, and a 1.316 WHIP isn't an asset in any league. His career ratios (3.76/1.320) are the way to bet going forward.

Holding Steady

Jazz Chisholm, 2B, Yankees: Normally a .181 run over 30 days would be cause for alarm, but Chisholm's still been a fantasy asset, providing six homers (check that pull-happy rate) and 11 steals over that period. His under-the-hood profile is a meandering story, too — a good walk rate, an acceptable chase rate and yet there's all those strikeouts and a modest hard-hit profile. At the end of the day, category juice carries the day; I couldn't move Chisholm down in the ranks. But that .223 average could stick all season.

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Liverpool Interest in Josh Acheampong Could Offer Defensive Transfer Clue

Liverpool’s summer transfer work has largely centred on attacking reinforcements and midfield uncertainty, but the defensive picture remains just as important. On the latest edition of Anfield Index’s Media Matters, Dave Davis and David Lynch discussed whether Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong could be a name to watch as Liverpool assess their options.

The discussion came as Davis noted Chelsea’s crowded defensive department, joking that they now have “approximately 6,423 centre backs or people that can do the hybrid role.”

That led the conversation towards whether Liverpool may look at Chelsea’s situation and see an opportunity.

Josh Acheampong named as one to watch

David Lynch was careful not to present Acheampong as a guaranteed target, but he did confirm Liverpool had previous interest.

“Josh Acheampong was someone prior to him signing his new contract that Liverpool were kind of in contact with.”

Lynch added that Liverpool had perhaps been “making a small play” for the player before his Chelsea deal was resolved.

The suggestion at the time, according to Lynch, was simple.

“If you move on, we could find a role for you.”

That line is important because it explains why Acheampong’s name still carries relevance. Liverpool’s interest was not invented out of thin air, and it appears to have been linked to a specific squad profile they may still need.

Defensive profile ticks Liverpool boxes

The attraction is not difficult to understand. Lynch described Acheampong as “a kind of centre half, right sided defender.”

That matters because Liverpool’s defensive search appears to involve more than simply signing another centre back. They may also need a player capable of helping at right back, depending on how Andoni Iraola and the recruitment department shape the squad.

Lynch explained that Acheampong “seems like an option that would make sense and tick some boxes as a kind of centre half righted defender.”

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Dave Davis also highlighted the importance of the player’s domestic status, saying, “the fact he’s also homegrown as well.”

Lynch agreed, adding, “So ticks a lot of boxes.”

For Liverpool, that combination could be valuable. A young defender, homegrown, capable of playing centrally and on the right side, would fit a squad need without necessarily forcing the club into a huge senior signing.

No guarantees, but Liverpool may monitor closely

This was not presented as an active negotiation or an imminent bid. Lynch made that clear when discussing whether Liverpool had maintained their interest after Acheampong’s new contract.

“Whether they’ve seen enough in the intervening period to maintain that interest, I’m not sure.”

That caution matters. Liverpool have more urgent priorities elsewhere, particularly in attack, and Lynch later explained that the defensive search may sit lower down the club’s summer list.

Still, Acheampong was clearly identified as a player worth watching.

“Of all the kind of names that are there, I think he’s maybe the one to keep an eye on.”

He added there were “no guarantees,” before leaving the door slightly open.

“He’s going to have to move somewhere. So maybe Liverpool.”

That is the right way to read this situation. Liverpool are not being framed as certain movers for Josh Acheampong, but his profile makes sense. If Chelsea’s squad remains crowded, and if Liverpool decide they need a hybrid defender who can cover centre back and right back, then Acheampong could become a very interesting name later in the window.

For now, it is a watching brief. Yet in a market where Liverpool may need flexibility, youth, and homegrown quality, Josh Acheampong fits enough of the criteria to stay firmly on the radar.

Harry Kane has turned down Barcelona’s interest and will commit his future to Bayern Munich by signing a new contract with the Bundesliga champions, according to The Athletic.

The England captain had emerged as a surprise target for the La Liga giants, who enquired with his representatives as they explored bringing the prolific striker to the Camp Nou.

However, they informed Barcelona that Kane is settled in Munich and has no intention of leaving the German club.

Kane’s current deal runs until the summer of 2027, but discussions over an extension have been progressing for months.

Bayern are quite confident that the 32-year-old will put pen to paper on fresh terms, continuing a very successful spell in Bavaria.

The former Tottenham Hotspur star also had the opportunity to trigger a release clause in his contract this summer, but that would have required him to notify Bayern back in January.

Barcelona’s approach was an attempt to gauge the striker’s availability and not a formal transfer move.

Kane’s camp made it clear that any conversations about his future would wait until after the 2026 World Cup, although all indications point towards him remaining at the Allianz Arena.

Few could argue with that decision given Kane’s extraordinary form in Germany.

Since completing his £86.4 million move from Spurs in 2023, he has scored a remarkable 146 goals for Bayern in just three seasons.

He has climbed to seventh on the club’s all-time scoring charts while helping them secure two Bundesliga titles.

His sensational 2025/26 campaign produced 61 goals and seven assists in 51 appearances across all competitions.

Kane is now fully focused on England’s World Cup campaign under Thomas Tuchel.

The Three Lions skipper has already taken his tournament tally to 11 goals after strikes against Croatia and Panama.

He will captain his country when England face DR Congo in the round of 32.

There's no greater rivalry in sports than Michigan football vs. Ohio State. And this decade, the Wolverines had surprisingly dominated the Buckeyes, having won four of the last five, although that win streak was broken this past season in Ann Arbor when OSU thumped the maize and blue, 27-9. But the stakes are changing yet again, with former Urban Meyer acolyte Kyle Whittingham taking over the Michigan football program.

This season's iteration will be back in Columbus, where the Wolverines have won two straight. And while Ohio State is atop pretty much every power ranking, as they are most years, the schedule is much tougher for the Buckeyes, and they could enter The Game with multiple losses if things don't go as planned.

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt listed The Game atop his top 10 rankings of the most pivotal games of the season. And he gave something of a primer of what to expect, now months away from the season, if not The Game itself.

"You cannot have a list of top 10 games that will shape the season without Michigan at Ohio State," Klatt said. "We will be there again. It is absolutely my honor to call this game the game Kyle Whittingham's first and his stint as the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines. And he's going to find out real quick what Ryan Day knows all too well, which is you are judged based on this game, this game, Michigan at Ohio State. 

"The question then becomes where are we at from a record standpoint? Does Ohio State have to win to get into the Big Ten championship game? Have they taken care of business against Indiana and Oregon earlier in the year? What was the result against Texas? Are they fighting as a three-loss team, potentially with a win, and hopefully get in on the back end of the selection? A lot could be on the line for the Buckeyes for obvious reasons. If you miss the playoffs as the Ohio State Buckeyes life is not going to be good. And this is not an easy schedule.

"Meanwhile, Michigan also not an easy schedule. They've got that game that I opened with against Oklahoma. They got some other tough games as well. Can they be in a position where if they beat Ohio State, they go to the College Football Playoff? Ohio State dominated at the line of scrimmage for the first time in a long time last year; they snapped that four-game losing streak to Michigan. They beat them in Ann Arbor, 27 to 9, 'dotting the I' right there on the two and a half yard line."

Last year, Michigan couldn't muster much offensively against a generational Ohio State defense under Matt Patricia. However, the Buckeyes lost most of that talent who was on that side of the ball, so it will be interesting to see if a revamped offensive attack under Whittingham and new offensive coordinator Jason Beck can take advantage in Columbus in November. Additionally, the defense will have to be better for the Wolverines than it was in The Game a year ago, as the second half saw OSU outrush Michigan significantly.

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The San Antonio Spurs, coming off an NBA Finals run, losing in five games to the New York Knicks, could have a busy offseason. There seems to be a better chance that San Antonio makes marginal moves, given its youth, but only time will tell.

NBA free agency will start on Tuesday, June 30, at 6:00 p.m. ET. 

Below, you can find all the moves the Spurs make in real time during this offseason.

Check out our top 20 free agency rankings from the great Stephen Noh, too! 

NBA free agents 2026: Ranking top 20 players in free agency, from LeBron James to Norman Powell

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The Spurs have yet to make a move in free agency or the offseason. Reports indicate they plan to sign Julian Champagnie to a bigger deal and are also interested in Rui Hachimura.

Spurs free agents

According to Spotrac, the Spurs have nine free agents. The nine free agents include Harrison Barnes, Kelly Olynyk, Bismack Biyombo, Champagnie, Jordan McLaughlin, Lindy Waters III, Mason Plumlee, Harrison Ingram, and Davis Jones-Garcia.

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Yorkshire native Fran Jones will be among the top British tennis players to watch at her home grand slam as Wimbledon gets underway.

The 25-year-old has qualified for the main draw at a major for the third time, with all three of her main-draw entries coming this year, after an up-and-down first half to the season.

Her successes in 2026 include a first top-15 win, her first victory at a WTA 1000 tournament and her first grand slam win, achievements which are all the more remarkable given her history of struggles with various injuries and the rare genetic condition Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia (EEC).

The condition means she only has three fingers and a thumb on each hand and seven toes across both feet, which makes holding a racquet and maintaining the grip strength to do so extremely challenging, while she often struggles with cramp and her physical durability.

EEC is also the source of the majority of the injuries which have dogged her throughout her career, and she required multiple surgeries in her younger years.

Jones started playing tennis at the age of five but was told by doctors at eight that despite her talent, her condition would make it impossible for her to pursue the sport as a career.

She told the LTA: “It didn’t change anything for me, it didn’t change my approach. I just had, like any kid, things that I was dealing with…and I dealt with it.

“That was when I was limited by someone, or there was an attempt to limit me, and that just pushed me even further to commit. I thought ‘someone’s just telling me I can’t do something, and I actually think I can… I knew I had a mentality where I was going to pick at every little detail, and make sure every corner was covered.”

Her condition has made it difficult for her to produce consist results and maintain fitness over the course of the long and gruelling tennis season. In 2024 she entered 20 tournaments, withdrawing from seven of those partway through a match and pulling out of another between matches as her body struggled to hold up.

Most notably she collapsed when trailing in the deciding set of her second-round tie at a tournament in Colombia last year and had to be taken off court in a wheelchair, which she later attributed to a lack of time acclimatising to Bogota’s high altitude.

Currently ranked 103rd in the world, Jones has scraped into the main draw at Wimbledon but was ranked as high as 65th this February.

She began her year with a maiden top-15 win as she stunned world No 15 and former US Open semi-finalist Emma Navarro, the second seed, at a WTA 250 tournament in Auckland.

She then fought back from a set and 3-0 down against Sinja Kraus to reach the quarter-finals, where she was forced to retire against Xinyu Wang.

A glute injury after she slipped and fell during the match forced her retirement in the first round of the Australian Open, the 22nd retirement of her professional career, where she was in tears as she received treatment from a physio on court and in her press conference afterwards.

She has repeatedly refused to let her condition define her - moving away from home at the age of nine in order to make her dream happen - but she admitted after the withdrawal in Melbourne, “I’m terrible at reining it in. I push myself too far. It’s against my identity to come off a court, [and yet] I’ve done it on so many occasions because whenever I’ve gone too far, something big has happened.”

Growing up playing tennis on the clay courts of Barcelona, at the Sanchez Casal Academy, Jones’ style is very different to the majority of British players, who are more at home on grass and hard courts.

Her heavy topspin forehand is at its most potent on the red dirt while she is a gritty and resilient fighter, with her tenacity immediately apparent on court.

And she has proven that on her day she is a dangerous opponent to come across. She made her Wimbledon debut in 2021, pushing Coco Gauff in a closely-fought encounter, while a landmark straight-sets win against Venus Williams in Miami earlier this year marked her first victory at a WTA 1000 event.

A leg injury and concussion after a freak accident at a gym in the US has pushed her back down outside the top 100, but she returned in stunning fashion at the French Open last month as she won her first ever grand slam main-draw match, at the seventh time of asking.

She fought back from a set down to defeat 2023 Roland-Garros semi-finalist and former world No 10 Beatriz Haddad Maia in a gruelling, physical encounter, before rushing to celebrate with her parents.

“Normally I’m one to say you shouldn’t cry until the tournament is over but I think, everything I’ve been through this year, it’s really been challenging,” she said.

“If we go back to the fact that I was told I couldn’t play tennis, when you’re winning matches in the main draws of slams and beating someone that was 10 in the world, it kind of nips that in the bud a bit.

“Of course, it’s a monumental moment but, don’t get me wrong, I’ll be going after the next match. I hope I can do this more often to keep getting the message across more.”

Her grass-court season began with losses to three higher-ranked players, 44th-ranked Laura Siegemund at Queen’s, 66th-ranked Talia Gibson in Nottingham, and 35th-ranked Jelena Ostapenko at Eastbourne, but that milestone French Open win will give her confidence that she can go beyond the first round at her home grand slam for the first time.

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Thanks to the rise of AI and its insatiable hunger for all the silicon its manufacturers can get their hands on, the last several months have been very rough for the tech industry and any consumer interested in purchasing new electronics. Ongoing RAM and shortage shortages show no signs of recovery any time soon, with prices continuing to rise and supply continuing to fall.

Gaming is one of many verticals that's been hit hard by the hardware crisis, with Microsoft recently announcing huge Xbox console price hikes that go into effect in August and Valve debuting the Steam Machine with a controversial $1,000+ price tag that was set with current market conditions in mind.

Naturally, many have wondered if PlayStation maker Sony also plans to raise the cost of its PS5 consoles soon — and interestingly, according to an answer from a recent Q&A session within the company, it sounds like a price increase may be in consideration.

"First, we regard hardware as the base for providing the gaming experience, and by offering products such as the PlayStation Portal Remote Player (PS Portal), we aim to provide experiences tailored to users’ play styles beyond the living room, which has traditionally been considered the primary usage environment," Sony replied to a question about hardware prioritization and profitability moving forward.

"As for pricing, it is not realistic for us to absorb all component cost increases, and we have already implemented some price increases outside Japan," the firm continued. "At present, however, sales are proceeding as planned, and we do not believe this has led to a decline in customer demand."

The key takeaway here is that Sony doesn't "intend to sell hardware at significant losses," which suggests that it might follow in Microsoft's and Valve's footsteps by raising the price of PlayStation consoles to offset the ballooning costs of RAM and storage.

"As a principle, we do not intend to sell hardware at significant losses. At the same time, we are carefully monitoring the market and continuing to evaluate our approach," it added. "We believe it is important for us to make every effort to ensure that customers fully understand the value we provide in relation to pricing."

It's worth noting that as Sony mentioned, it's already given the PS5 a price hike once this year, and clearly doesn't want to make them more expensive again. That being said, if component costs continue to become more and more untenable, it may not have a choice if it wants to avoid "significant losses."

All in all, right now is just a bad, bad time for tech hardware, whether you're looking to buy devices or market and sell them to the masses. I don't envy console makers like Microsoft and Sony right now...even if it's not lost on me that these companies have contributed to the problem by helping to fuel the push for AI.

I fear the business has some dark years ahead of it, and that we'll see next-gen consoles like Xbox's Project Helix and the PS6 retail for over $1,000 like the Steam Machine has. I can only hope that won't be true, but according to analyst Joost van Dreunen, "north of a grand is the floor." My hopes aren't exactly high.

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Another day, another Xbox rumor! Today's revolves around Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft's controversy-prone subscription service giving access to hundreds of games on a monthly subscription.

Xbox Game Pass took a battering last year when Microsoft made the spectacularly ill-advised move of making it $30 a month — a 50% increase. In one fell swoop, Microsoft destroyed one of its most stable revenue drivers for its gaming operation, leading to the biggest decline its seen in its history.

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma remarked a few weeks ago that, now that Game Pass Ultimate has returned to a far more respectable $22 per month, they've started seeing growth return to the service. But I am curious if it's anywhere near back to previous levels.

Indeed, Asha previously spoke about Game Pass retention, and the business model revolves entirely around offsetting churn, i.e., the number of users subscribing month in, month out. If you make it too expensive, you risk users unsubscribing and never coming back. Subscription services work best when people subscribe and then ... just leave it rolling in perpetuity. If you make it so expensive that it becomes discretionary spending, it's going to end up being a net loss per head, rather than habit-forming perpetual income.

That's why I'm casting "big doubt" over this latest Xbox Game Pass rumor, which suggests Microsoft is no longer planning to new third-party funding for new Game Pass titles (via Insider Gaming).

During an episode of The Business of Gaming PodcastFernando Rizo of Caboodle Games shared rumors that Microsoft "rug pulled" Game Pass deals from industry colleagues Rizo had spoken with recently.

"I was at a trade show in Italy, had some nice lunches, some nice dinners with industry colleagues. Word on the street was that loads of people who were in the frame for Game Pass deals. You know, nothing was inked yet, but the deals were in advanced discussions. Everybody got the rug pulled out from under them."

I'm not doubting the idea that Microsoft cancelled discussions. But it has been used to frame an idea that Xbox is done completely with third-party deals for Xbox Game Pass.

Right now, Xbox is undergoing something of a "reset," with new CEO Asha Sharma and CSO Matthew Ball reviewing practically every corner of the business, including deals like the above. Microsoft's fiscal year is ending too, where budgets will be allocated (or re-allocated). Microsoft is exploring closing down entire studios at Xbox as part of this "review," so it stands to reason that some ID@Xbox deals might've been skewered in the cross-fire. I know of at least one example of a third-party Game Pass deal that didn't go through as a direct result of July re-budgeting.

Yeah, no. From someone who works in publishing, has had games in game pass (won't say more) this isnt even remotely true. Crazy thing to spread.June 28, 2026

But that doesn't mean they're done with Xbox Game Pass deals forever. Indeed, at least one industry publishing figure Stephen DuCrest poured cold water on the rumors earlier, saying it wasn't "remotely true."

Even if some deals had fallen through, I would expect as soon as next week or the week after when Microsoft's next fiscal starts, discussions for funding will immediately resume. The bottom line is simple: Xbox Game Pass needs content in order to operate. With Xbox rumored to be gutting first-party content, I expect it to lean even more into third-party deals, rather than less. But hey, Microsoft works in mysterious ways, as we all know.

Either way, I've reached out to Microsoft and other sources to get some firm clarification, but wanted to share some thoughts ahead of that. I'll update this article soon with more info.

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The PC market is in shambles these days, and it's so bad that you don't have to be an enthusiast builder to feel the effects of RAM and storage shortages. Heck, even my less-tech-savvy parents are asking what's going on.

Last week, I wrote a lengthy analysis about the RAM crisis and when it might end, and I came up with answers that no one wants to hear.

It essentially boils down to the global supply of DRAM being so short and the demand for AI datacenters being so high that it will likely take until 2028 to see any easing at all, while more pessimistic views extend the crisis into the 2030s.

I mentioned that I wasn't explicitly calling out collusion on the part of the three big DRAM producers who control 90% of the world's supply, but I might have been wrong.

Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron are facing a class-action California federal lawsuit alleging that they've been deliberately fixing prices and squeezing supply to drive up costs for regular consumers like you and me.

The lawsuit, reported by Law360 (via VGC), accuses the three memory makers of working together to reduce production of DDR3 and DDR4 memory while at the same time dialing their DDR5 production towards High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) that's used in AI data centers.

Citing the ongoing "RAMpocalypse," the lawsuit alleges that the "DRAM oligopolists" raised prices "with mind-blowing scale and rapidity." The lawsuit has been filed by a "class of individual and business consumers."

The three companies make almost all the world's supply of dynamic random access memory and have since 2022 fixed the supply and prices for DRAM, driving the price up some 700% over the past four years, according to the complaint filed by a proposed class of individual and business consumers.

Lauren Berg (Law360)

The lawsuit's argument is fairly straightforward. A healthy market with actual competition would see increased supply alongside rising prices. If RAM gets more expensive, it makes sense for RAM manufacturers to produce more in order to capture demand and undercut each other.

That isn't currently happening. The lawsuit alleges that the three big DRAM companies all moved in the same direction at the same time, and prices kept rising. Hard to argue with that claim.

The suit also says that "consumer purchasers of conventional DRAM and devices incorporating it have paid supracompetitive prices and have otherwise suffered the impacts of a distorted market crippled by the behavior of DRAM oligopolists." Again, I can't argue with that.

Why this lawsuit matters for regular PC users ... and practically everyone else

The global DRAM crisis isn't just affecting PC builders. Memory prices affect practically every device out there, and it's becoming increasingly difficult to find any shelter from the storm.

For example, Xbox just announced last week that it's raising console prices. Apple announced it's raising MacBook prices. Valve's Steam Machine costs $1,049, whereas it should have probably made its debut somewhere around $700. Surface PC prices went up a few weeks ago. I could go on.

None of these price increases happened just 'cause, and the lawsuit indeed argues that artificially constrained DRAM supply is a significant part of the reason.

Can any new DRAM makers challenge the current oligopoly?

The lawsuit also raises concerns regarding how insulated the three big DRAM producers have become over time. Building even one DRAM fabrication plant costs billions of dollars and takes years, never mind the expertise required to keep one running.

Although Chinese DRAM manufacturers like CXMT and YMTC are slowly picking up Steam, export and supply controls imposed by the US don't help the situation.

The result? It's almost impossible for anyone to step in and compete with the big three manufacturers.

The DRAM oligopoly has been in legal trouble before

As noted in the lawsuit filing, Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron are not strangers to DRAM price fixing.

Samsung and SK hynix were accused by the US Department of Justice of price fixing between 1998 and 2022. Samsung ended up paying a $300 million fine, while SK hynix paid a $185 million fine.

Micron managed to avoid a similar fine after it reported "the conspiracy" and cooperated with officials.

It's well worth pointing out that nothing has been proven in court regarding this new lawsuit. As far as I can see, none of the three companies has offered a public statement, either.

Do you think Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron have indeed been conspiring to keep RAM prices high? Or is it just a lucky coincidence? Let me know what you think in the comments section below!

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• Tidal has published a new policy on AI-generated music content
• Along with labelling 100% AI tracks, it targets "substantially generated" stuff too
• Tidal "will not tolerate AI-generated music that impersonates an artist or group"

Tired of the AI slop in your music — or tracks your delicate ear perceives to be AI-generated — in recommended playlists? You're not alone.

In a welcome move for recording artists, their parents, their loved ones, and just lovers of original musical works with human vocals, hi-res music streaming giant Tidal has published a comprehensive AI policy with the strapline "Promoting Fairness and Economic Empowerment in the Era of AI-Generated Music".

The publication of the policy follows extensive progress in this area from Deezer, with its free AI-detection tool that works on any streaming platform, Bandcamp's strong and concise anti-AI stance set out in January of this year, Apple's March-issue (but somewhat shaky) 'Transparency Tags' which rely on record labels and distributors to tag AI content in Apple Music, and Spotify's… er, Verified by Spotify badge, which certifies that an artist is human, but doesn't help filter out the slop from any generated playlists.

Tidal's stance, while not before time, is particularly firm. The company's extensive six-point document was published today (Monday, June 29) and opens with the statement:

"Tidal defines AI-generated music as music that is wholly or substantially generated by generative artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are not new to music creation, they have just become more commonplace and advanced. Our policy as it relates to AI-generated music is intended to capture recent developments in — and the rapid proliferation of — text-prompted AI music generation."

The missive adds that while the streaming platform will accept AI-generated music ("Artists should have the freedom to create with AI tools, and listeners should have the autonomy to choose the type of content they consume"), it will "hold AI-generated content to a higher standard of content integrity". How? By identifying it, tagging it (by mid-July of this year) and crucially, not paying any streaming royalties for it.

The tide is turning on text-prompted AI music creation

Interestingly, Tidal is seemingly looking to go even further than Deezer here. While the rival platform's anti-AI filter currently works only on 100% AI tracks, Tidal's policy states: "As AI-detection methods become more reliable, we will expand this tag to content that is substantially AI-generated". Bold.

The Tidal document adds, "But the responsibility to identify and tag AI-generated content should not rest with Tidal alone. We expect — and will begin to enforce — that content distributors identify AI-generated content before it reaches our platform."

So, a two-pronged attack on AI? It's a move that can only be seen as a win for musicians and bands. That said, it remains to be seen how effective Tidal's specific anti-AI software will be — and also, who exactly is helping the company achieve its admirable aims.

I asked Tidal whether it had perhaps implemented Deezer's anti-AI tool (which the company made available to rivals back in January and subsequently offered to anyone who wanted to check their playlists for AI tracks regardless of the streaming service) and was told "We're currently working with an external partner to manage detection."

So it seems Tidal is keeping its cards very close to its chest regarding how it's going to make good on the policy. Either way, it's a positive step in the fight to keep music and musicians (a)live.

Like a vestige of a bygone era, my Hotmail email address still exists and works, even if the domain resolves to Microsoft's far less sexy Outlook online mail system. The continued utility of my Hotmail email address is a reminder that, 30 years after its launch, Hotmail played a valuable role in the early days of the Internet, even if its current existence is ephemeral at best.

It's easy to forget that Hotmail, which was founded by a former Apple Engineer, Sabeer Bhatia, and FirePower Systems engineer, Jack Smith, was the first free online email provider and was something of a sensation (the name was then quite apt). Also lost to history is its somewhat peripatetic journey from a platform used by millions (at its height around 130M) to a service that was deplatformed, derided, revived, and eventually abandoned.

Back in 1996, I was an editor at PC Magazine, then the world's most popular computing magazine, and I vaguely recall hearing about Hotmail and signing up for it. Microsoft, ever on the hunt for technology and companies that could fill its substantial online gaps (it licensed Spyglass Mosaic browser code to build Internet Explorer in 1994), purchased Hotmail in late 1996. Bhatia stuck around to run the platform for a year or two, and Smith appears to have left shortly after the acquisition.

Suddenly, 9 million or so early adopters were being quickly integrated into the burgeoning Microsoft ecosystem, with the Microsoft Network (MSN) in particular. To this day, my Hotmail address is tied to my Windows identity.

Hot until it's not

It was a good enough email system that I put my wife on it more than 20 years ago, but in 2006 or so, Microsoft, perhaps feeling the threat of the exploding Google Gmail userbase (launching in 2004, it was free and, at the time, with unlimited storage), decided to rebrand most of its services udner "Live" and the Hotmail service and domain was effectively retired.

But not dead. Our Hotmail address continued to work, but we were opening Windows Live inboxes instead. I hated it and teased Microsoft that if they thought Windows is "live" now, was it dead before?

I also wasn't thrilled that Microsoft had "put a pillow over Hotmail's face". It was a service I loved and used and served as the centerpiece for not just Microsoft's services, but other platforms where it was my login identity. The switch to a "@live.com" email address was just confusing.

In fact, Microsoft's entire email corpus at the time was a hot mess. We had Outlook addresses, Live addresses, Hotmail Addresses, MSN addresses. At one time, I may have had all of them.

A few years later, Microsoft reversed course, revived the Hotmail brand, and gave me the lovely cup you see above. All was forgiven, but, to be honest, by then I had moved on. My Hotmail email account became a resting place for forgotten and discarded subscriptions, as well as quite a few reminders about people's birthdays.

Don't email me

Hotmail as an email platform never really recovered, and eventually, Microsoft moved to put everyone on the Outlook email brand, which was almost as old as Hotmail and used, though not always loved, by millions of people who also use Microsoft Office.

My Hotmail account remains active to access Windows (though I mostly log in with biometrics or PIN codes now) and to access Outlook mail, where I can find emails going back 26 years (not as interesting as you might think).

The truth is, though, while that email account will probably live on, the most concrete reminder that Hotmail was once a thing (much like your old AOL email was once a thing) is that orange coffee cup.

HP has kicked off its 4th of July sale with a string of discounts on laptops, desktops, all-in-ones, and accessories. But as hardware editor with an eye on upgrading business office tech (and the back-to-school season just around the corner), it's the laptop deals that caught my eye.

The one you won't want to miss is the HP OmniBook 5 for $680 (was $1240). This 16-inch laptop is part of a flash sale with 45% off - but it ends in less than 15 hours. It's equipped with an ultra-efficient Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor, paired with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. For day-to-day computing tasks, this one ticks all the boxes at the right price.

I've rounded up several more, including an ultra-portable 14-inch model that boasts an awesome battery life, and a 2-in-1 that's ideal for working and studying on the go. But for my money, the HP OmniBook 5 is the laptop I'd buy in the sale. It's got the biggest discount by a mile, and the best blend of performance and price.

Today's top HP laptop 4th of July deals

Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD

This is probably the best laptop deal running in HP's sale right now - but it ends in a few hours, so you'll want to jump on it. It's powerful enough to tackle all general tasks, with the broadest compatibility of office apps. View Deal

Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | 16GB RAM | 256GB SSD

With a responsive mobile processor, this 14-inch HP laptop is tailored for running office software, browsing, and streaming. In our review, we praised its long battery life and "top-tier display". View Deal

Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | 16GB RAM | 256GB SSD

A similar set-up to the OmniBook above, this one boasts a larger 16-inch screen for when you need to key into the details while working or studying. Expect long-life battery thanks to the Snapdragon chip. View Deal

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | 16GB RAM | 512GB

This 2-in-1 is a good companion for those looking for a powerful productivity-focused laptop and tablet for typing, writing, and drawing on the move. It's more powerful than the Snapdragon Omnibooks, for those looking to squeeze extra performance at work. View Deal

• See the full 4th of July sale at HP

Budget monitors at this price often cut corners in ways you notice every day — a stand that only tilts, no speakers, a 75Hz panel. The MSI MAG 242C is $100 (was $120) at Best Buy, and it avoids most of those compromises.

You get a 24-inch 1080p VA curved panel running at 180Hz, a height-adjustable ergonomic stand, Adaptive Sync, and built-in speakers — at a price that’s hard to argue with if you need a capable everyday display.

The 1500R curve on a 24-inch screen is subtle rather than dramatic — it wraps the edges slightly closer to your field of view, which makes text and content feel more immersive during long sessions without being distracting. VA panels at this size deliver a 3000:1 contrast ratio that IPS alternatives at the same price can’t match, giving you deeper blacks and more defined shadows in both work and entertainment content.

Today's top monitor deal

A 24-inch 1500R curved VA panel at 1920×1080 with a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT response time. Adaptive Sync keeps things tear-free across the full refresh range. The stand offers tilt and height adjustment, which is more than most monitors at this price bother with. Built-in 2W speakers mean one less peripheral on your desk. DisplayPort and HDMI inputs, VESA-mountable, and MSI’s Less Blue Light software for extended-session comfort. A well-rounded package for under $100.View Deal

180Hz on a budget 1080p monitor is increasingly the baseline worth buying at, and the MAG 242C delivers it on a VA panel rather than the cheaper TN displays that sometimes populate this price tier. The difference matters for everyday use: VA panels offer significantly wider viewing angles than TN, so colors stay accurate whether you’re sitting dead-center or glancing across from another screen. The 3000:1 static contrast ratio also means content with dark scenes — films, TV shows, games at night — looks noticeably more defined than on IPS alternatives at the same price point.

The height-adjustable stand is the spec that separates this from a lot of the competition. Most budget monitors at this price offer tilt only — enough to angle the screen slightly, but not enough to properly position it at eye level for an eight-hour working day. The MAG 242C’s stand lets you dial in the right height for your setup, which is the kind of ergonomic detail that matters more over time than any panel specification.

Adaptive Sync covers the full 48–180Hz variable refresh range, eliminating tearing and stuttering across the panel’s entire operating window. For buyers connecting an AMD GPU, FreeSync works natively; Nvidia GPU owners can use G-Sync Compatible mode on supported cards. Either way, the result is smoother, tear-free output whether you’re gaming, scrolling a web page, or watching video.

The built-in 2W speakers are a modest but practical inclusion. They won’t replace a proper speaker setup, but they cover the basics for video calls, background audio, and casual video watching without requiring a separate peripheral.

The MAG 242C’s connectivity covers the essentials: one DisplayPort 1.2 and one HDMI 1.4 input, plus a 3.5mm audio jack. The 100×100mm VESA pattern gives you a clear path to a monitor arm if the included stand isn’t right for your setup. MSI’s Less Blue Light software provides software-level blue light reduction for extended sessions.

One honest note: the HDMI port is version 1.4, which caps HDMI input at 144Hz rather than the full 180Hz. To get the maximum refresh rate, use the DisplayPort connection. For most everyday use cases, this is a non-issue, but it’s worth knowing before you connect a console or a device that relies on HDMI.

Also consider: More monitor deals

This 27-inch WQHD display has all the core features I look for in a budget monitor, including good brightness, DIsplayPort and HDMI ports, flicker-free backlight, and Low Blue Light mode for better eye-care when you're staring at the screen. It hits 90% DCI-P3 if you're using it to create images for online. View Deal

Looking for a cheap gaming monitor that doesn't skimp on image quality or features? Newegg's current price cut on the Gigabyte GS27QA could be a fantastic option. Alongside an impressive IPS panel, the 27-inch GS27QA features a 1ms response time and a 185Hz refresh rate, making it very well-featured for the price. View Deal

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Someone at Amazon forgot to turn off the Oura Ring 4 deals after Prime Day finished. Right now you can get the Oura Ring 4 at Amazon for 30% off in various finishes, including silver and black, for £244 (was £349), and the more expensive gold finish for £279 (was £499), saving 30% and 44% respectively.

Even the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic finishes have been discounted, with savings of up to 42% on the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic Petal colorway, down to £229.99 (was £399) in size 8 and £279 (was £399) in other sizes. In all sizes, a discount on at least one of the Ceramic's four colors (Petal, Cloud, Tide and Midnight), but you might not get the one you want in the size you want, at the price you want, so it's worth doing some digging to see which colors have discounts in which sizes.

Nevertheless, it's a great deal, and between the deals on the metallic and Ceramic finishes, there will be something for everyone in Oura's stable. If you missed out on the Amazon Prime Day deals and wish you'd bought an Oura, this could be your last chance to get one at a discount. Check out the deals in full below.

Today's best Oura Ring 4 deals

I said it was "nearly the perfect fitness tracker" in my Oura Ring 4 review, praising the design, ease-of-use, long-lasting battery and detailed health information it offers. This fascinating bit of tech is not quite down to its lowest-ever price on Amazon, but certainly near enough rock bottom that it's still worth snapping up.

Gold finish: now £279 (was £499)
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The special super-tough, iridescent Ceramic finishes are generally discounted down to £279, like the gold version, although specific discounts depend on the size and color. The Petal ring pictured above is discounted down to £229.99 (was £399), although it appears to be the only model and size priced this low. View Deal

Should you buy the Oura Ring 4?

Even though the Oura Ring 5 is out, which is a big upgrade over the Ring 4 when it comes to design and performance, the price jump does hold it back from being an easy recommendation.

Costing an extra $50 / £50 / AU$80 than the standard Oura Ring 4 at launch, the Ring 5 is already priced a bit more. That, of course, is justifiable when you consider the improved accuracy and a 40% reduction in size, which is very noticeable when comparing the two side-by-side. But if you want the same core Oura Ring experience for less, this Ring 4 deal is the one to go for.

Considering it has most of the same features as the Oura Ring 5, the Ring 4 at this low price is a genuinely hard deal to pass up, especially when the Ring 5 is unlikely to see a discount anytime soon. If you're new to smart rings and want the best value price for an Oura Ring, the Ring 4 is the deal to buy.

• WhatsApp is rolling out the option of reserving unique usernames
• Username reservations are coming to users worldwide from this week
• They're designed to make communicating through WhatsApp "even more private"

WhatsApp has become one of the world's most popular messaging apps, but not everyone is comfortable with handing out their phone number to a stranger to start a chat. Fortunately, Meta is rolling out a new feature to help change that.

Today (June 29), Meta announced the arrival of WhatsApp usernames, which the company says will be rolling out to over three billion users. From this week, you’ll be able to reserve a username that you can then use when the tool rolls out fully over the coming months.

Since there are a lot of users on WhatsApp, Meta is opening up reservations in advance so you can claim one that’s unique to you before it’s taken by someone else. Meta is also making it easier for organizations and small businesses to claim theirs, and owners will have the option to claim their existing Facebook and Instagram username for their WhatsApp account.

Adding new contacts to WhatsApp is fairly straightforward already — all you have to do is simply enter their number and a pop-up saying ‘this person is using WhatsApp’ will appear. But the addition of usernames paves a way for an even more convenient and private way of adding new contacts — aligning with how other social media platforms work.

Meta added that “usernames are [our] latest step to make WhatsApp even more private” in its announcement. For one, Meta says that there’s no search function that allows you to find anyone via username like you can on Instagram — there’s no directory for browsing, or suggestions and results.

If someone wants to add you as a contact, they’ll need to know your exact username if you want to add you. Additionally, Meta has also integrated an optional four-digit key which you can enable, which others will need to enter if they want to add you.

How to reserve your username

The first step is to make sure your WhatsApp app is updated. Then, once username reservations have been rolled out in your region, head to Settings > Account > Username.

Meta says it'll alert you in the WhatsApp app when usernames are available in your country. It added that "we'll be rolling out usernames gradually over the coming months", so you may need to be patient to see the option.

Usernames have been in the works for WhatsApp for a while. Username reservations were first spotted back in October 2025, and in April users spotted a tool in the service’s beta that allowed them to create their own username, but was only available to a very limited number of users.

• Real-world impact is more important than benchmark scores, Meta AI VP says
• Song emphasizes security, trust and real-world benefits
• Meta's latest model prioritizes people, she says

Meta's newly appointed AI research chief, Dawn Song, is betting on agentic AI for the future of artificial intelligence, emphasizing they should augment humans rather than replace people altogether.

Song sees agents performing "economically valuable" tasks like repetitive and time-consuming work, ultimately freeing up humans to do more creative work.

While companies struggle to quantify AI's impacts and deliver a meaningful ROI, Song believes the focus should be real-world impact rather than benchmark scores.

AI agents should augment – not replace – humans

"The goal is not to replace humans," Song told the South China Morning Post. She confirmed she would be joining Meta Superintelligence Labs in a LinkedIn post, together with other team members from Virtue AI.

"[AI] must be secure, trustworthy, and beneficial," she added.

Song is also a professor in computer science at the University of California, Berkeley – a university that recently introduced Agents' Last Exam (ALE), a new type of benchmark that assesses whether AI agents can complete more than 1,500 economically valuable tasks across 55 different industries.

Meta itself launched its first new model, Muse, in April, which it says is designed to "prioritize people."

As MSL's Vice President of AI Research, Song will focus on AI safety, security and research, and will likely continue to emphasize the role of humans in an AI-first era.

Model capabilities are no longer a drawback for AI developers, with human, socioeconomic and geopolitical impacts now emerging as a major focus. Anthropic was recently forced by the White House to pull its latest frontier models over jailbreaking concerns.

Alright, I'll just outright say it: if you're a manufacturer in 2026, and you decide to ship a product with single-channel memory, you do not care about your customer. I'm sorry, you just don't.

I've heard the excuses, I've had the pre-emptive PR emails telling me "oh well we did it in this product so you can double capacity later if you'd like", followed up with the inevitable "it only matters in some synthetic benchmarks anyway" nonsense, and I'm here to tell you that's the biggest steaming pile of the proverbial I've ever heard.

There's no justifiable way, in my head, that you can look at the paltry savings that you make there, and say "ahh yeah it'll be fine, they can deal with a 40% performance drop on iGPU tasks". You just can't. It doesn't matter if it's an SFF (small form factor) gaming PC or a gaming laptop, it's a disaster.

Take those integrated graphics cards as an example. Those commonly found in small form factor gaming PCs, or some laptops, and things along those lines. Now, the iGPU doesn't have this massive amount of physical PCB that it can inhabit. They're typically baked into the overall CPU chip design, and as a result, instead of utilising its own dedicated pool of VRAM, like an RTX 5080 would as an example, it has to rely on system memory or RAM instead. You know, the same thing that's used by your CPU to handle volatile memory tasks across your entire machine.

For those not in the know, the default assumption for many is that, well, it's fine, if you've got the capacity, it doesn't matter. If you have 32GB of RAM, a good portion of that can go to the system applications, the rest can be used by the iGPU. And although yes, that is technically true, it's not the capacity that's inherently the issue.

With memory, or RAM, you have effectively three (technically four with real-world latency) characteristics that you need to pay attention to, which determine performance.

The best analogy that we have for that is that it's like a motorway or a highway, right? You have speed, which is how fast the cars can travel on that road (data packets in our case). Capacity, how many cars you can fit on that road. And channels, how many lanes you have across each side of that road.

Your speed is MT/s (or MHz, depending on whether you like marketing hype or not). Your capacity is measured in GB, as we know, and bandwidth is a bit of a calculation that you do based off of memory speed and the number of channels that the memory kit has available to it on the platform you're using it on. The more channels, or lanes, the greater the number of cars that can move across it at any one time.

Now modern systems support dual-channel memory by default, with backwards compatibility for a single-channel solution if needed, or if a stick fails. To enable dual-channel, you need to install two individual sticks across two DDR slots in your machine. If you don't, your system will effectively be running single-channel only. For context, two sticks of 16GB DDR5 running at 5,600 MT/s will net you around 89.6 GB/s of theoretical max bandwidth. A single 32GB DDR5 stick running at that same speed halves that at 44.8 GB/s. That's a staggering drop.

Boosting your bandwidth

The issue is that when you have two pieces of hardware vying for the same memory, both trying to utilize that bandwidth (or the highway in our analogy) at the same time, inevitably, you're going to hit a bottleneck where data cannot be transferred fast enough across those channels. And as a result, it slows the entire system down.

In fact, it can be such a huge bottleneck that it can stifle iGPU performance and even some computational tasks by well up to 40% and above. That's average fps, time taken to render a file, compression speed. So many mission-critical applications and use-cases, just hammered by a manufacturer choosing to opt for a single-channel solution instead of dual-channel.

I've seen this too. Earlier this year, I was benchmarking two small iGPU-based gaming PCs, both with a Radeon 890M GPU, one dual channel, one single channel, and both with near-to-identical CPUs (the single-channel boy actually had a better processor with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 versus the dual-channel's AI 9 HX 370).

At 1080p in Cyberpunk 2077, the average fps scores were 22 fps on single-channel and 38 fps on the dual-channel machine. Same preset. Same frequency. Same drivers. The works. At higher frame rates, it got even worse: F1: 24, 86 fps on dual-channel, and 30 fps on the single-channel model. The dual-channel machine, too, was generally slower as well, average and max CPU and GPU frequencies were lower, and power draw and temps were practically identical.

The thing that frustrated me most about that particular situation (ignoring the performance) is that nowhere did the manufacturer in question list that it was a single-channel setup; not on the product page, not in the Amazon listing, or even the specs on the side of the box.

It just had the RAM listed as 32GB and called it a day. Even the big flashy product page with all the features and graphics lit up, had it down as 32GB DDR5, "high speed, expandable, with dual-channel support". Even the 3D renders and the exploded view showed off two DDR sticks. Like seriously, yeah, alright, that's technically all true. You're not lying. Congrats.

This isn't something that's isolated to one-off manufacturers either. I've seen it across big brands and names, and products well into the four-digit categories too. It's just staggering to me.

I get it; memory prices are through the roof, the AI onslaught is moving ever upwards, and memory manufacturers can't keep up with that just yet. But seriously, I can't stress enough just how important it is to do your research right now. To make sure the machine you're potentially considering buying has a dual-channel setup. And if it doesn't and you're reliant on that performance, I'm at the point where I'd genuinely recommend you go buy something else instead.

• Hundreds of TV episodes and movies will be removed from PlayStation Store accounts on 1 September
• People had bought the movies and shows
• No apologies, let alone compensation, from Sony

One of the best things about Blu-ray discs is that you don't need to worry that Sony will sneak into your home in the middle of the night and take them away.

Unfortunately you can't say the same about digital purchases: Sony is scrubbing hundreds of movies and TV show episodes purchased on the PlayStation Store from people's collections with no compensation. Come September, they're gone.

The list of affected movies and shows is on the Sony website and includes the remastered Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Gomorrah, the Rambo movies and many more. The problem is the end of a licensing agreement between Sony and StudioCanal, a major producer and distributor of movies and shows.

As Sony explains, from September 1, 2026, "you will no longer be able to access your previously purchased content from StudioCanal, and it will be removed from your video library."

To add insult to injury, the notification ends with the PlayStation slogan: "Play has no limits".

As you can imagine, this has gone down very well with movie fans.

Why is Sony removing people's purchases?

Sony's arrangement with the film production company StudioCanal has ended, and that means Sony no longer has the rights to sell those TV shows and movies. The fact that people have bought them is irrelevant to Sony, because in the terms and conditions that absolutely nobody reads it says that you're buying a license to view a show or movie, not to own it.

Since the news broke, my social media has been full of people saying the same thing: Sony's move is a pretty great advert for digital piracy. And it's definitely upset a lot of movie fans, such as Quelonious on r/movies who vowed: "I will never buy streaming movies again", although that poster is sticking with Blu-ray rather than flying a pirate flag.

"If I were you I wouldn't make digital purchases for movies," Rewdyroo writes on the same subreddit, noting that "you aren't buying the movie. It functions more like a lease and if the license for the movie that whatever service you bought it from runs out your digital movie also goes away, no refund. I've had it happen on Amazon and will never purchase a digital movie again."

Mildmichigan spoke for many: "This should be illegal. If I buy something digitally, and the platform loses distribution rights or whatever then I should be grandfathered in."

We've discussed this before, because it's a key reason to keep buying Blu-rays: Blu-rays are yours forever. But it's an issue with all kinds of digital media, going back to the days of Microsoft's PlaysForSure digital music, which sold audio files that died when Microsoft shut down the servers. Whether it's a streaming catalog or GTA 6, if it's not on physical media you can't ever be sure that it's yours forever.

(Is now a good time to mentioned the Criterion's 4K Blu-rays are 50% off at the moment in the US?)

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• Amnezia VPN fully restored the functionality of its downloadable configuration files
• The fix mainly affects people running the VPN on routers, TVs, and other devices that can't use the standard app
• It follows weeks of disruption tied to a wave of attacks aimed at anti-censorship tools

Amnezia VPN has fully restored the functionality of its configuration files, the small downloadable files that let the service work on hardware its main app can't reach.

It might sound like a minor housekeeping update, but for customers using routers or TVs, it's the difference between a working VPN and a dead connection.

Picking the best VPN for a heavily censored network is hard enough, and losing a core setup method in the middle of that fight makes it harder still.

This restoration closes one of the more frustrating gaps left behind by Amnezia's recent troubles with DDOS attacks.

What Amnezia's config files actually do

Most people connect to a virtual private network (VPN) by opening the provider's app, signing in, and tapping a location. That works on phones, tablets, and computers, but not for devices that can't run the app, such as some routers or smart TVs.

Config files are made to bridge this gap and provide service for a wider range of devices. They include a small bundle of connection settings that you import directly onto a device. Once loaded, the device knows exactly how to reach an Amnezia server without ever opening the main client.

This is especially important for routers because, once set up with a working config file, they can route all connected devices through the VPN. It's also how Amnezia reaches platforms like certain Windows builds and iOS setups where the standard app simply won't run.

📢 Configuration files are back! We’ve fully restored the functionality of our config files. If you use Amnezia on routers or TVs, it’s time to set them up again.Just download the file via your website account or directly in the Amnezia VPN app.Stay safe and connected 🌍June 26, 2026

When config files stopped working, the people hit hardest were the router owners, the home-network tinkerers, and anyone relying on Amnezia to cover a whole household rather than a single handset.

Restoring the feature hands that group their setup method back. Anyone who had a router or TV connection drop can now download a fresh file and rebuild it, and the provider is nudging those users to do exactly that.

The broader context of Amnezia's target audience is important, too. Amnezia is built from the ground up to bypass aggressive censorship, and many of its users live in places where a reliable connection isn't a luxury but a way to reach the open internet.

The open-source project has leaned on its transparency as a selling point, having passed independent security audits in 2022, 2024, and 2025. Getting a core feature back online cleanly fits that same pattern of trying to keep the service dependable when the pressure is on.

Part of a wider recovery

The config file fix doesn't land in isolation. It caps off a bruising stretch for Amnezia, which recently restored 20 Premium server locations and began compensating affected users following a run of severe disruptions.

Those disruptions have been linked to a broader wave of attacks on anti-censorship tools, with Russia's internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, widely accused of involvement. In response, the provider strengthened its apps and rolled out its AmneziaWG 2.0 protocol, which tweaks data packets to make VPN traffic harder for deep packet inspection systems to spot and block.

Seen in that light, the return of config files is another box ticked off on the road back to normal service. The headline-grabbing wins were the restored servers and the user compensation, but fixing the plumbing that keeps routers and TVs connected is important too.

• Android's earthquake warnings reached 11.4m Venezuelans last week
• The feature is now installed on 2.5 billion Android phones
• If you live in a country covered by the feature, it should be enabled by default

Since 2021, Android phones have come with a built-in earthquake detection feature — and according to Google's figures, it was able to give 11.4 million people advance warning of the devastating double earthquakes that hit Venezuela on June 24.

That number comes from the New York Times, with the early alert arriving up to two minutes before the earth started trembling. The first alerts were dispatched just nine seconds after the earthquake started underground, according to Google.

The system works by using the accelerometers built into Android phones to detect faster, milder seismic waves known as p-waves. This data is automatically anonymized and reported in the background to Google, and once there are enough matching reports, an alert gets pinged out to all Android users who might be affected.

Phones have to be stationary to qualify as earthquake detectors — measurements from phones on the move aren't counted — and the earthquake has to be a magnitude 4.5 or greater to trigger a warning. For more densely populated areas, with more Android phones in them, the alerts get pushed out more quickly.

In three specific US states — California, Washington, and Oregon — the Android warnings rely on actual seismic monitoring data from a network of 1,675 sensors that make up the ShakeAlert system, run by the US Geological Survey.

How to enable earthquake warnings

The Android Earthquake Alerts System is enabled by default on modern Android phones: to check from Settings, tap Safety and emergency then Earthquake alerts. You do need to be in one of the 98 supported countries though, listed by Google here, which include Australia and the United States.

How close you are to the epicenter affects the alerts you see in the event of an earthquake. The most serious warnings will break through any Do Not Disturb settings you've got in place, take up the full screen, and play a loud sound. If less serious shaking is expected, you might just get a normal pop-up notification.

As of last year, Google says the Android Earthquake Alerts System has detected more than 18,000 earthquakes worldwide, and sent out over 2,000 alerts. The feature means that at least 2.5 billion people worldwide have access to an earthquake early warning system, even if nothing is in place at the government level.

This isn't something you can currently get on iPhones however, not even with a Google app. What iOS can do is pass on official warnings from authorities, including for earthquakes: From Settings, tap Notifications, and you'll see toggle switches for Extreme Alerts and Severe Alerts.

It's not clear how many deaths or injuries may have been prevented by the Android warning system in the case of the Venezuela quake, but it seems millions got alerts at least a few seconds in advance that something was about to happen.

• Mullvad VPN's co-founder Daniel Berntsson donated 5M SEK to the Örebro Party
• Mullvad confirms the donation "is not part of Mullvad's values or mission"
• Örebro party's leader, Markus Allard, is known for controversial views

Daniel Berntsson, co-founder and co-owner of Mullvad VPN, has donated 5 million Swedish kronor (around $514,000) of his personal funds to the controversial populist Örebro Party.

First reported by local news outlet Flamman, the 2025 donation accounted for 72% of the party's total income last year.

"This is a donation from me personally," Berntsson told reporters, saying that he supports the party's anti-corruption stance. In a post on social media, Mullvad confirmed that it was a "private donation," which "is not part of Mullvad's values or mission."

The disclosure has sparked backlash online, with some users threatening to switch VPN providers. The Örebro Party and its leader, Markus Allard, are known for controversial populist stances, particularly regarding "remigration" policies.

Mullvad's response

Speaking to TechRadar, Mullvad co-CEO Fredrik Strömberg confirmed that neither Mullvad VPN AB, its parent company Amagicom AB, nor its sister company Tillitis AB played any role in supporting the political party.

"Speaking for myself, I don’t like that he made this donation, and I know this view is shared by many of my colleagues. Speaking as the co-CEO of Mullvad, we will continue to protect the universal right to privacy," Strömberg said.

The firm also addressed the controversy publicly. In a statement posted to X, the team reiterated that Mullvad operates as a "political company" dedicated to fighting for freedom of speech, freedom of information, and the universal right to privacy.

Mullvad is a political company. We fight for freedom of speech, freedom of information and the right to privacy. These are firmly held values of the founders of Mullvad.Mullvad protects the right for people to express things we don't agree with. We protect the right of everyone…June 27, 2026

"We also live these values by being tolerant in our daily work," the post continues. "No matter what their other opinions are and no matter whether the founders or anyone else in Mullvad dislike them. The founders themselves fundamentally disagree on several important issues."

Mullvad said it would "gladly refund" any customers who choose to cancel their subscriptions or switch to another provider due to philosophical disagreements.

The news has attracted criticism, in fact.

One Reddit user said they "deeply regret recommending Mullvad to people over Proton," adding that they will personally switch to Windscribe.

Asked about users thinking of dropping their Mullvad subscription, Strömberg told TechRadar that people should feel safe using Mullvad regardless of their political affiliation.

Why is the donation so controversial?

Defining itself outside the traditional left-right spectrum, the Örebro Party began as a local party in Örebro before launching its parliamentary election campaign this year.

Berntsson's donation appears to have been vital in elevating the party's campaign capabilities ahead of the upcoming election.

According to data collected by DonationWatch, 2025 was the most lucrative year in the party’s history, netting a total of 5.58 million SEK. For comparison, the party received just 202,000 SEK in total donations throughout 2024.

While tech founders are entirely free to hold personal political affiliations, this incident raises broader questions regarding the growing influence of tech wealth in political campaigns. It also forces a conversation about whether privacy-focused firms should be entangled with political groups—regardless of where they sit on the ideological spectrum.

Ultimately, the number of users who choose to cancel their Mullvad subscriptions in protest will serve as a strong indicator of how deeply the privacy-conscious community values neutrality.

Six months ago, there was a core update that would’ve tanked your website. But it didn’t.

It didn’t because your team fixed your canonicals, redirection issues, duplication issues, and JavaScript rendering eight months earlier. It was the kind of drudge work a technical engineer or developer got stuck with because the ticket was last on their list.

And you don’t have any proof of it, not really. Other than the experience that comes from years in SEO and recognizing that your site had all the hallmarks of sites hit by the update.

It could’ve cut your traffic in half. It didn’t.

There’s no parallel internet timeline where you didn’t do the work, so there’s no way to confirm it. There’s no record.

This is why technical SEO ROI resists proof. It’s an inference problem with no control group, and we keep pretending it’s a reporting problem we can tool our way out of.

The internet doesn’t stop

We are in two open systems when we work in digital, at least: the internet and the market. Three, if you count the maturity and expectations of internet users. Four, if you count our own website infrastructure. More than that, really, but we don’t have time to list them all. 

The long and short of it is this: the sea we swim in is always shifting, moving, growing, and shrinking. There’s no way to pin down a single, solid “before” state, and there’s no clean way to project all of those influences into “what would’ve happened if I didn’t do anything?” We try to do it with things like Bayesian forecasting, but that’s still an educated guess.

Technical work might have an immediate impact on visibility today. Make the same change six months later, and it might not. That could solely be because Google decided to shift its crawl budget or change how it reads websites. 

Cause and effect come unstuck in time. Google recrawls and reindexes on its own schedule, so any effect lands far from the change and is washed out across a recrawl cycle, defeating the before-and-after pairing every clean test needs.

Just like SEO as a whole, there’s a lot we can’t control. Trying to track all of the changes across the web that might influence our website would result in many gray hairs and sleepless nights.

Technical SEO adds another layer because we rarely ship in isolation. It’s never just “here’s this single change to the website.” It’s “here are about 30 fixes from five different teams going out on a Thursday, so if things collapse, we have people on Friday who can triage.” (Please don’t ship on Fridays.)

Much of the technical work is also done to keep our heads above water: managing technical debt, or doing the work needed to stay on top of updated regulations and new releases of codebases or frameworks. Enhancements and improvements are tough. 

Technical work is a lot more like insurance or public health. You only realize how important it was when it stops working. What we’re doing with technical SEO is often disaster prevention, not building new cities. We can’t write an invoice for an earthquake that didn’t happen.

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The control group was never there

Another reality of technical changes, SEO-led or not, is that most of them are sitewide and, by necessity, have to be sitewide. There’s no control group. Render pipeline, crawl budget, site speed. It touches everything at once, so there’s no untouched slice left to act as the control.

Two examples to consider:

• Sunsetting 301 redirects more than a year old: The server stops reading every redirect line on every page load. The benefit is crawl and resource efficiency, which is invisible in analytics.
• A migration done right: The win condition is “we didn’t lose traffic.” A flat line, maybe a slight uptick. Migration work only becomes visible when it fails.

Your only comparison becomes the past, which existed under different external conditions. Time itself is now the trick. The only things to compare are relative, over time, and incremental, and the results shift depending on which metrics you use to measure success and which assumptions you and your leadership bring to the conversation.

When possible, we do want to run a proof of concept. SEO A/B testing, essentially. Pick a segment, make the change there and nowhere else. Measure and decide. But that isn’t always possible, and it requires a different kind of buy-in.

We’re also at a point where LLMs make everything probabilistic. Every answer is personalized, and many of the measurements we rely on have become less deterministic.

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So keep it relative

There are two levels of relative here:

• How to prioritize work.
• How to measure the impact.

How we prioritize the work helps determine the impact we want to make.

My approach to prioritizing technical work is to look at impact first. How much of the website does this issue affect, and how much of that impact lands on priority sections or pages? After that, it’s standard scoping and grooming discussions led by the development teams.

But for me, impact is what matters.

Now, when it comes to measurement and reporting, much of the SEO industry, myself included, is talking about how we actually measure everything now, not just technical work. We’re in a bit of a weird limbo because of everything LLMs have accelerated.

We don’t have the “what would’ve happened if…” for our own websites, but we do have our competitors. Observing how competitors’ websites respond to global events, such as Google updates, is probably the closest we’ll get to answering that question in technical SEO work. It’s an ROI-by-proxy adjacent to share of voice.

And the funding

Technical SEO is infrastructure. Insurance. If you’re having trouble getting it done or getting it funded, look at your framing.

At its core, technical SEO is insurance against the shocks of an open system. Treat it that way. It’s not a revenue driver.

Yes, it can deliver meaningful improvements and help that line go up and to the right, but the workhorse, the 80%, the majority of technical SEO, is keeping the engine running. The work doesn’t promise upside. It lowers the odds and the cost of getting tanked. The core update that didn’t sink you is the claim that paid out.

So do what I’ve recommended before and talk to finance. Learn how they quantify, value, and evaluate insurance, security, and infrastructure.

Start looking at your technical SEO that way. Start talking about it that way.

Technical SEO is growth resilience your flywheel can’t move without, not an investment you can’t justify.

Technical SEO changes can significantly improve how search engines access, understand, and evaluate your website.

The recommendations with the greatest potential impact carry the greatest implementation risk. URL changes, canonical updates, robots.txt modifications, internal linking updates, and site migrations can improve performance, but mistakes can also hurt crawling, indexing, and search visibility.

That’s why technical SEO isn’t just about identifying opportunities. Successful implementation requires evaluating impact, balancing effort and risk, coordinating across teams, and thoroughly testing changes before and after launch.

From audit to implementation to prioritization

The work isn’t done once an SEO audit is delivered. 

Prioritization is a critical part of technical SEO, requiring you to evaluate the severity of an issue, its expected outcome, the number of pages affected, the implementation effort, and any associated risks. 

Recommendations with the greatest potential impact often require buy-in from other teams because they also demand more resources and carry greater risk. A clear recommendation, test plan, and stakeholder alignment move implementation forward.

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Understanding the issue and potential outcome

Not every technical SEO issue identified during an audit requires immediate action. Before prioritizing a recommendation, validate it with manual checks and the context you have about the site, including priority sections and technical limitations. 

For example, missing meta descriptions on non-priority pages or title tags that fall outside recommended lengths may be flagged by auditing tools because they’re easy to measure, not because they have meaningful business impact.

Technical SEO audits rely heavily on crawling tools and automated reports to identify issues at scale. While these tools are invaluable, they don’t always provide the context needed to determine business impact. 

A warning may represent a legitimate concern, an intentional decision, a platform limitation, or an issue with little to no measurable impact.

Evaluating impact, risk, and effort

Once an issue has been validated, the next step is determining how to address it and whether to recommend it to the client. 

When evaluating and prioritizing technical SEO recommendations for a development queue, consider the number of pages affected, the expected outcome, the required resources, and the potential risks. 

For example, updating a handful of title tags may carry relatively little risk, while changing URL structures or modifying robots.txt directives can affect thousands of pages and influence crawling, indexing, and discoverability.

Understanding the upside and downside supports informed decision-making, resource allocation, and planning that minimizes risk while maximizing potential benefits.

High-impact technical changes that require extra caution

The following recommendations are common technical SEO initiatives that can meaningfully affect site performance. The goal isn’t to avoid these changes, but to understand their potential implications, risks, and benefits before implementation.

1. URL updates and changes

Whether you’re reorganizing pages into a more logical folder structure, consolidating content, supporting a rebrand, or improving site architecture, URL updates are a common recommendation. 

For example, a business may move service pages from the root domain into a subfolder to better organize content and improve site navigation.

While URL changes can provide significant benefits, it’s important to ensure those benefits outweigh the risks and that a proper redirect strategy is in place. 

Search engines treat a changed URL as a new URL, making redirects critical for preserving rankings, traffic, backlinks, and other signals associated with the original page. Missing redirects, incorrect redirect mappings, redirect chains, outdated internal links, and outdated XML sitemaps can all negatively affect crawling, indexing, and discoverability.

Before moving forward with URL changes, create a redirect mapping plan. Ideally, validate and test redirects in a development environment before launch, then verify them again after launch and update your XML sitemap. 

The launch plan should also include updating internal links across the site and monitoring performance. Planning and testing URL changes preserve existing SEO equity while supporting broader site goals.

2. Canonical updates

Canonical tags help search engines determine which version of a page should be treated as the preferred version when duplicate or similar content exists across a site. They’re often used to consolidate ranking signals, avoid internal competition, improve crawl efficiency, and indicate which URLs should be prioritized for indexing.

For example, an ecommerce site may use canonical tags to consolidate parameter-based URLs or faceted navigation pages to a primary product or category page. However, applying a canonical tag to the wrong page template could unintentionally signal that an entire set of pages should be consolidated elsewhere.

Canonical updates seem straightforward, but mistakes can be difficult to identify once they’re deployed across a site and can negatively affect search performance. Take the time to review canonical targets and validate implementation. This lets you avoid sending conflicting signals to search engines that could cause important pages to lose visibility or, worse, fall out of the index.

3. Robots.txt file changes

The robots.txt file lets you control how search engines and other crawlers access content on a website. SEO recommendations involving robots.txt often aim to improve crawl efficiency, prevent low-value content from being crawled, or limit access to specific sections of a site.

For example, an SEO may recommend blocking filtered URLs, internal search results, or other pages that consume unnecessary crawl resources. When implemented correctly, these updates focus crawl activity on more important content.

However, robots.txt changes become risky when implemented incorrectly. A misplaced directive or overly broad rule could block important sections of a site from being crawled, limiting discovery and visibility. Another risk is accidentally deploying a staging robots.txt file to the live site, which can affect how crawlers access content.

Because robots.txt changes can affect large portions of a site, carefully test rules, review proposed changes to ensure they work as intended, and always verify the implementation after launch. Even a small update can have sitewide implications if the wrong URL patterns are affected.

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4. Internal linking changes

Internal linking is highly valuable for content discovery, supporting priority pages, connecting related content, and guiding users through a website. This may include updating navigation elements, adding contextual links, consolidating content hubs, or improving pathways to key pages.

Over time, however, websites evolve, and internal linking often needs cleanup. Removing important links, creating orphaned pages, linking to staging environments, or accidentally linking to non-public URLs can negatively affect crawling and content discovery. Large-scale navigation updates can also affect how search engines access content, especially when key pages become harder to find.

As with any technical SEO recommendation, understanding the scope of the change is critical. A navigation update could affect thousands of pages, making it significantly riskier than adding a handful of contextual links to a few priority pages.

5. Site migrations

Every SEO team eventually manages a site migration, whether an organization is rebranding, changing domains, redesigning its website, or moving to a new CMS. Well-planned migrations can improve user experience, support long-term SEO performance, and positively affect the business.

However, site migrations are inherently risky because they often combine multiple technical SEO recommendations into a single initiative. Redirects, URL restructures, canonical tags, indexing directives, content updates, and internal linking changes can all happen simultaneously. With so many moving pieces, even a small oversight can significantly affect crawling, indexing, and visibility during launch.

Even the most well-planned migration can encounter issues if changes aren’t thoroughly documented, tested, reviewed, and validated throughout the process. That’s why pre-launch QA, post-launch testing, and ongoing monitoring are critical for identifying and resolving issues before they have a lasting impact on performance.

Working across teams to ensure success

Technical SEO updates often require multiple teams to work together to test and launch changes. This involves content teams, in-house developers, and multiple agencies. Clear communication is essential. 

Recommendations should be straightforward, testing and quality assurance should be built into the process, and success criteria should be clearly defined. You also need a plan to quickly identify and resolve issues if something goes wrong, minimizing any impact on performance.

Communicating recommendations effectively

Whether you’re discussing recommendations directly with the development team or documenting them in a structured ticket, recommendations should clearly define the issue, provide examples, and outline the required changes. 

Clear documentation helps set expectations, communicate the scope of the issue, identify the affected URLs, and define the expected outcome. It also lets you ask questions and raise concerns about the recommendation or the site’s limitations.

Testing in development environments

Whenever changes are made to a website, they should be thoroughly tested. Using a development environment lets you validate implementations, ask questions, and provide feedback before launch, helping confirm that everything works as expected while minimizing risk.

Post-launch testing and monitoring

Sometimes, a change that works perfectly in a development environment doesn’t behave the same way after launch. 

You should be ready to validate implementations, quickly identify issues, and begin troubleshooting as soon as changes go live. After launch, ongoing monitoring helps you measure the impact and catch issues early.

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Balancing opportunity and risk

Most technical SEO recommendations focus on improving crawling, indexing, or site architecture. When implemented correctly, they can significantly improve how search engines access, understand, and evaluate a website.

Technical SEO implementation requires multiple teams working toward the same goal. As recommendations move from audit to implementation, misunderstandings, assumptions, or overlooked details can lead to unintended consequences.

That’s why technical SEO isn’t just about identifying opportunities. It’s about understanding the issue, evaluating potential impact, weighing the required development effort, and managing implementation risk. 

While no implementation is completely risk-free, thoughtful planning, clear communication, thorough testing, and ongoing monitoring can help identify issues early and reduce their impact. Approach them with the preparation, testing, and caution they deserve.

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???? Futbolcumuz Volkan Babacan'ın sözleşmesi 1 yıl daha uzatılmıştır.

Şampiyon kadromuzun önemli isimlerinden Volkan Babacan'a yuvamızda başarılarının devamını diliyoruz. pic.twitter.com/kRCppCx6Xn

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???? Futbolcumuz Onur Ergün'ün sözleşmesi 1 yıl daha uzatılmıştır.

Ailemize katıldığı günden bu yana özverisi ve sahadaki mücadelesiyle dikkat çeken Onur Ergün'e, kulübümüzde başarılarının devamını diliyoruz. pic.twitter.com/1UePK64YUB

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Brazil and Japan will face off in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. After shining on offense, Carlo Ancelotti’s team enters the match as clear favorites. As a result, fans are keeping a close eye on Vinicius Jr.’s status, as he could be the difference-maker.

Brazil face Japan in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. After impressive performances against Scotland and Haiti, Carlo Ancelotti’s team will look to maintain their attacking threat. However, Hajime Moriyasu’s team could make things difficult, as they are capable of defending brilliantly in a low block and breaking quickly on the counterattack. Because of this, fans are closely watching Vinícius Jr.’s status ahead of the match.

Vinícius Jr. will start for Brazil vs Japan, as he has no injuries or suspensions. After being the team’s best player in the last three matches, he will look to make the difference once again. In addition, he is aiming to close the gap on Lionel Messi in the top scorer list, as he already has four goals. Coming off a heavily criticized season, he is expected to be the most decisive player for the national team, leading the attack brilliantly.

Under Hajime Moriyasu, Japan have remained highly competitive. They know how to adapt perfectly to their opponents. Therefore, they could excel in a defensive low block against Brazil, making life difficult for Vinícius Jr. In addition, they are very quick on the counterattack, using short passes to advance into the opposition’s half. There, Daizen Maeda will be the difference-maker, as Takefusa Kubo will once again be unavailable.

Relying on ball possession and a high press, Brazil have established as one of the best attacking teams at the 2026 World Cup. To do so, Vinícius Jr. is key, as his dribbling ability and goalscoring threat make him the difference-maker. In addition, Casemiro, Gabriel Magalhães, and Marquinhos need to shine defensively, as Japan could look to take advantage of any mistake to threaten on the counterattack.

Brazil confirmed lineup vs Japan

Brazil arrive as the clear favorites to defeat Japan. To do so, head coach Carlo Ancelotti will repeat the same lineup that has performed so well throughout the tournament. Vinícius Jr. will be the cornerstone of the team, having stood out in every match. Although Neymar Jr. will be available, he could come off the bench. Beyond the attack, defensive solidity will be the other challenge, as they need to counter Japan’s counterattacks.

Considering this, Brazil will lineup as follows: Alisson Becker; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá; Rayan, Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Jr.

Japan confirmed lineup vs Brazil

Japan will look to surprise Brazil. Head coach Hajime Moriyasu faces a major challenge, as he will not be able to count on Takefusa Kubo. Nevertheless, Daizen Maeda will look to be the difference-maker once again in the attack. In addition, Keito Nakamura will be key to breaking Brazil’s defensive line on the counterattack. Therefore, they will need to be very efficient.

With this in mind, Japan will play as follows: Zion Suzuki; Takehiro Tomiyasu, Shogo Taniguchi, Hiroki Ito; Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Kaishu Sano; Ritsu Doan, Daizen Maeda; Ayase Ueda.

After an exciting group stage, Brazil and Japan face each other in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti's powerful attack meets Hajime Moriyasu's defensive organization, promising a highly competitive match. Here, we will provide minute-by-minute coverage.

Brazil face Japan in the Round of 32. After two dominant victories, they arrive as the clear favorites. However, Hajime Moriyasu’s team could make things difficult, relying on defensive organization and an efficient counterattack down the wings. To achieve that, Carlo Ancelotti’s team need to shine in the attacking phase, with Vinícius Jr. as the central figure in the 2026 World Cup.

Despite arriving as underdogs, Japan could make things very difficult for Brazil. Head coach Hajime Moriyasu has made his team very solid defensively, using a back five. In addition, they excel on the counterattack through their attacking wing-backs, who are very efficient. Therefore, they could take advantage of the space behind their opponents to create opportunities. However, Daizen Maeda needs to be very efficient in front of goal.

After emerging as the standout player in the previous matches, Vinícius Jr. will look to once again lead Brazil’s goalscoring efforts. However, Matheus Cunha needs to shine again by creating space in the opposition’s defense. Alongside them, Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães will be key to controlling possession and avoiding turnovers after pressing. In addition, Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães need to perform well, as Japan are very dangerous on the counterattack.

Adrian Sousa from Rabona TV recaps Canada's dramatic 1-0 Round of 32 victory over South Africa, powered by Stephen Eustáquio's 92nd-minute match-winner.

Canada’s historic journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached another incredible milestone. On the latest edition of Rabona TV, host Adrian Sousa reacts to an unforgettable knockout performance that has completely altered the ceiling for the co-hosts.

Listen to the full episode on Spotify to hear the complete tactical matchday review.

The entire episode centers around Canada’s dramatic Round of 32 clash against South Africa. In a tight, tense tactical battle where neither side wanted to give an inch, midfielder Stephen Eustáquio emerged as the ultimate hero, striking a sensational 92nd-minute volley to seal a thrilling 1-0 victory. The historic win officially punches Canada’s ticket to the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in country history.

Adrian breaks down the match structure, evaluating how the squad managed to maintain defensive discipline before finding their dramatic breakthrough in stoppage time. The conversation reflects on the sheer scale of the achievement, tracking Canada’s remarkable evolution from a team that historically struggled on the big stage to a legitimate knockout force.

You can stream the entire celebratory recap right now. Check out the Rabona TV World Cup Update on Spotify to get the complete analysis of Eustáquio’s historic goal, standout individual performances, and early tactical keys for the next round.

Why is Neymar on the bench for Brazil vs Japan today? Read the official updates on Carlo Ancelotti's fitness management plan for the superstar at the 2026 World Cup.

The marquee Round of 32 showdown between Brazil and Japan features plenty of tactical subplots, but none have captured more attention than the composition of Carlo Ancelotti’s team sheet.

Despite being one of soccer’s most iconic figures, Santos star Neymar has not been named in the Seleção’s starting XI for the upcoming 2026 World Cup clash against the Samurai Blue.

The rationale behind his role on the substitutes’ bench is a strict matter of match fitness management. The 34-year-old is undergoing a highly calculated conditioning program after recovering from a grade two calf muscle injury suffered in mid-May. While he successfully returned to the field for a brief, emotional 15-minute cameo in Brazil’s 3-0 group-stage win over Scotland, Ancelotti is taking no structural risks with a player who is still finding his competitive legs.

How Long Before a Full Return?

Because his calf recovery has cleared all clinical milestones, the technical team’s progression timeline is centered entirely on building raw endurance rather than repairing tissue damage.

If the five-time world champions can navigate past Japan’s highly disciplined pressing system today, Neymar’s integration plan looks highly optimistic:

• Current Phase: Eased in as a second-half impact sub with a projected ceiling of 20 to 30 minutes depending on match flow.
• Projected Full Match Sharpness: Expected by the Quarterfinals (July 10–11), provided he suffers no muscular setbacks.
• Ultimate Tournament Target: Reaching 100% capacity for a potential deep knockout run through the semifinals.

Easing Back From an Ultra-Long Layoff

Neymar’s calf injury was a cruel blow that forced him to sit out the opening two matches of Group C against Morocco and Haiti. However, his physical battle stretches far beyond this summer.

His Matchday 3 appearance against Scotland actually marked his first competitive minute for the national team in 980 days, a massive absence dating all the way back to his devastating ACL tear against Uruguay in October 2023.

Given the sheer length of that structural layoff, pushing the veteran into a high-intensity knockout game from the opening whistle would go against the medical staff’s blueprints. Ancelotti made his cautious approach very clear to the media ahead of the match: “Neymar is capable of playing more than 15 minutes now, but his role will entirely depend on the context and the live evolution of the match.”

Instead of forcing a full 90-minute shift, Brazil is utilizing the emerging 19-year-old talent Rayan on the flank to preserve their tactical rhythm while keeping Neymar as a premium weapon for later in the game.

Why is Takefusa Kubo not starting for Japan vs Brazil today? Get the official injury update on the Real Sociedad star at the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.

The highly anticipated Round of 32 clash between Japan and Brazil at Houston Stadium features a massive tactical missing piece for the Samurai Blue. Takefusa Kubo, the creative engine and Real Sociedad playmaker, has been left out of Hajime Moriyasu’s starting lineup for this do-or-die knockout match.

The definitive reason behind his omission is a lingering left-knee injury. The 25-year-old midfielder originally sustained the injury during Japan’s intensely physical tournament-opening draw against the Netherlands, forcing him to miss the subsequent group-stage matches against Tunisia and Scotland.

Kubo’s absence compounds an already devastating medical crisis for Japan. The Samurai Blue arrived in North America completely stripped of their core leadership group, with key stars Kaoru Mitoma, Takumi Minamino, and veteran captain Wataru Endo all ruled out of the tournament due to severe pre-camp injuries.

Projected Recovery Time: When Will Kubo Return?

Because this knee injury involves a bone bruise and localized swelling rather than structural ligament damage, Kubo’s 2026 World Cup campaign is not officially over.

Neither the player nor the Japan Football Association (JFA) have locked in a rigid medical timetable, opting instead to monitor his progress day by day. If the Samurai Blue can orchestrate an upset against Brazil without him, the medical staff is circling Friday, July 3, or Saturday, July 4 as a realistic target window for his return.

This timeline would make him available for a potential Round of 16 appearance, giving his knee the critical rest required to clear the remaining inflammation and handle full-contact training.

Coach Hajime Moriyasu’s Verdict

There was a late surge of optimism in the Japanese camp just 24 hours before kickoff. On Sunday, June 28, Kubo was cleared by the medical staff to return to light group training for the first time since the opening matchday. Heavily taped up, the winger even expressed confidence to local media, stating he felt “in a good state.”

However, manager Hajime Moriyasu opted for maximum caution during his pre-match press conference, choosing protectiveness over rushing his star asset back into an intense environment against a physical side like Brazil: “I’m hoping for a speedy recovery and he’s doing everything he can to pick up his conditioning, [but] he will not play in the Brazil game.”

While Kubo has progressed enough to potentially earn a highly restricted, emergency seat on the substitutes’ bench, he lacks the competitive match fitness and tactical sharpness required to handle the tracking and defensive work rate demanded by the starting eleven.

Tactical Adjustments: Who Fills the Void?

Kubo’s absence forces a structural adjustment in Moriyasu’s transition blueprint. To compensate for the loss of Kubo’s elite half-space progression, the Samurai Blue will lean heavily on the technical versatility of Ritsu Doan.

The tactical priority shifts toward maintaining a hyper-compact midfield block designed to disrupt Brazil’s passing channels before launching rapid counters through the wings.

Review Brazil's official FIFA World Ranking, point totals, and knockout bracket metrics ahead of their 2026 World Cup Round of 32 clash against Japan.

The single-elimination bracket brings its distinct brand of tension to Texas as the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup delivers a highly anticipated transcontinental battle. Under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil navigated their initial group assignments with a mixture of individual brilliance and collective adjustments, cementing their identity as primary title contenders.

Stepping onto the pitch at Houston Stadium, Brazil maintains the 5th position in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking with an official baseline of 1,785.19 coefficient points.

Their Asian opponents present a starkly different, heavily organized challenge that will test Brazil’s creative build-up play. Japan enters the matchup occupying the 17th spot globally on the Inside FIFA leaderboard, sitting on a steady foundation of 1,673.68 points.

The Knockout Equation

Brazil’s progression out of the group phase featured a resilient run, recovering from an early tactical stalemate against Morocco to comfortably stake their claim in the upper half of the bracket.

Japan, conversely, used structural counter-pressing to complete an undefeated run through Group F to book this specific cross-confederation ticket.

The table below outlines the tournament metrics and global rankings for the two opponents:

Comparative Knockout Baseline & Global Rank

Country	FIFA Rank	Tournament Status	Goal Difference
Brazil	5th	Advanced (1st in Group E)	+6
Japan	17th	Advanced (2nd in Group F)	+4

Brazil’s Historical FIFA Ranking Dominance

A review of Brazil’s positioning on the international ladder underscores their status as the ultimate benchmark program in soccer history. The South American heavyweights hold the absolute record for longevity at the top of the sport, having spent a staggering 5,070 days at No. 1 in the world across multiple eras.

While their current 5th-place standing is a step back from their historic ceiling, the squad’s structural balance under Ancelotti has stabilized their core point accumulation.

Because World Cup knockout fixtures carry the highest mathematical weight within the FIFA calculation matrix, the stakes in Houston extend directly to the global leaderboard. A win within normal time would yield a substantial coefficient payout to shield their top-five status, while a slip-up against the 17th-ranked Samurai Blue would trigger a steep mathematical penalty.

Bu gün SOCAR-ın inzibati binasında Azərbaycan Futbol Federasiyaları Assosiasiyasının (AFFA) İcraiyyə Komitəsinin növbəti iclası keçirilib.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, AFFA-nın prezidenti Rövşən Nəcəf iclasın gündəliyi barədə məlumat verib.

Daha sonra gündəlikdə duran məsələlər müzakirə olunub.

Əvvəlcə AFFA-nın baş katibi Cahangir Fərəcullayev FIFA-nın qərarına əsasən Azərbaycana həvalə edilən 15 yaşadək oğlan futbolçulardan ibarət komandalar arasında bu il keçiriləcək ilk Dünya Çempionatı və Festivalı barədə ümumi məlumat verib.

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İclas çərçivəsində AFFA-nın yeni Texniki Direktoru Edmond Klaus təqdim olunub. O, gənclərin inkişafı, akademiya quruculuğu və idarəetməsi, təhsil və metodologiya, həmçinin skautinq sahəsində geniş təcrübəyə malikdir. Xüsusilə Niderlandın “Ayaks” akademiyasındakı fəaliyyətinin, həmçinin Niderland və Çində müxtəlif yaş qrupları üzrə milli komandalardakı təcrübəsinin Azərbaycandakı işinə mühüm töhfə verəcəyi vurğulanıb.

Baş katibin müavini Elçin Məmmədov yeni yaradılmış Futbol İnkişaf Departamentinin fəaliyyəti və 5 ulduz modeli üzrə akademiyaların sertifikatlaşdırma qaydaları ilə bağlı məlumat verib. Növbəti mövsümdən etibarən tətbiq olunacaq qaydalar ətrafında fikir mübadiləsi aparılıb.

Daha sonra baş katib Cahangir Fərəcullayev Azərbaycan Premyer Liqası klublarına qrant müqaviləsi əsasında uşaq və yeniyetmə futbolunun inkişafı üçün ayrılan maliyyə yardımından istifadə qaydaları və nəzarət mexanizmi barədə yeni yanaşma barədə məlumat verib. Səsverməyə qoyulan məsələ İcraiyyə Komitəsi tərəfindən qəbul edilib.

İclasda həmçinin Elit Məşq layihəsi üçün təklif olunan yeni format müzakirə olunub. İcraiyyə Komitəsinin üzvlərinin qeydləri əsasında, layihənin təkmilləşdirilməsi ilə bağlı tapşırıq verilib.

Maltanın “Floriana” klubunun Kot-d’İvuardan olan sol cinah müdafiəçisi Kouya Mabena bundan sonra “Qəbələ”nin uğurları üçün çalışacaq.

Arena.az bu barədə Azərbaycan klubunun rəsmi saytına istinadən xəbər verir.

Xəbərdə bildirilir ki, “Qəbələ” bu yay fasiləsində ilk transferini rəsmiləşdirib. Əyalət klubu Kouya Mabena ilə 1+1 illik müqavilə bağlayıb.

27 yaşlı futbolçu son olaraq Maltanın “Floriana” klubunda çıxış edib. O, 2025-ci ilin sentyabrından formasını geyindiyi “Floriana”da 24 oyun keçirsə də, məhsuldar fəaliyyəti ilə diqqət çəkməyib.

Mabena buna qədər “Vesterlo” (Belçika), “UTA Arad” (Rumıniya), “Hapoel Hadera”, “Hapoel Rişon LeZion” (hər ikisi İsrail) komandalarının da şərəfini qoruyub.

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“Atletiko”nun futbolçusu Kleman Lanqle karyerasını Portuqaliyada davam etdirəcək.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, fransalı müdafiəçi “Benfika” ilə anlaşıb. Bu barədə insayder Fabrizio Romano məlumat yayıb. Portuqaliya təmsilçisi Lanqle ilə 3 illik müqavilə imzalayacaq.

Lanqle 2025-ci ildən “Atletiko”da çıxış edir. 31 yaşlı futbolçu ötən mövsüm La Liqada 19 oyunda forma geyinib.

“Mançester Siti” baş məşqçisini açıqlayıb.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, “şəhərlilər”in “sükanı” Enzo Mareskaya tapşırılıb. Bu barədə klubun mətbuat xidməti məlumat yayıb. Mütəxəssislə 3 illik müqavilə imzalanıb.

Mareska son olaraq “Çelsi”yə rəhbərlik edib. O, bu ilin yanvarından işsiz idi.

AFFA-nın yeni texniki direktoru məlum olub.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, bu vəzifəyə niderlandlı Edmond Klaus gətirilib. Bu barədə AFFA İcraiyyə Komitəsində qərar qəbul edilib.

Niderlandlı funksionerin son iş yeri “Ayaks” akademiyası olub. O, burada texniki koordinator və müvəqqəti akademiya rəhbəri kimi fəaliyyət göstərib. Bundan başqa, Klausun Çin futbolunda da təcrübəsi var. O, Çin U-20 millisində məşqçi və gənclər futbolunun inkişafı üzrə rəhbər vəzifələrdə çalışıb.

AFFA-nın əvvəlki texniki direktoru Cahangir Həsənzadə idi.

SOCAR-ın inzibati binasında AFFA İcraiyyə Komitəsinin növbəti iclası keçirilib.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə qurumun mətbuat xidməti məlumat yayıb.

Əvvəlcə, AFFA-nın prezidenti Rövşən Nəcəf iclasın gündəliyi barədə məlumat verib.

Daha sonra gündəlikdə duran məsələlər müzakirə olunub.

AFFA-nın baş katibi Cahangir Fərəcullayev FIFA-nın qərarına əsasən Azərbaycana həvalə edilən 15 yaşadək oğlan futbolçulardan ibarət komandalar arasında bu il keçiriləcək ilk Dünya Çempionatı və Festivalı barədə ümumi məlumat verib.

Ardınca ölkə futbolunda 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün yekunları müzakirə olunub. İcraiyyə Komitəsinin üzvləri mövsüm ərzində təşkilatçılıq, yarışların keyfiyyəti və ümumi inkişaf istiqamətləri barədə fikirlərini bölüşüblər.

İclas çərçivəsində AFFA-nın yeni Texniki Direktoru Edmond Klaus təqdim olunub. O, gənclərin inkişafı, akademiya quruculuğu və idarəetməsi, təhsil və metodologiya, həmçinin skautinq sahəsində geniş təcrübəyə malikdir. Xüsusilə Niderlandın “Ayaks” akademiyasındakı fəaliyyətinin, həmçinin Niderland və Çində müxtəlif yaş qrupları üzrə milli komandalardakı təcrübəsinin Azərbaycandakı işinə mühüm töhfə verəcəyi vurğulanıb.

AFFA-nın baş katibinin müavini Elçin Məmmədov yeni yaradılmış Futbol İnkişaf Departamentinin fəaliyyəti və 5 ulduz modeli üzrə akademiyaların sertifikatlaşdırma qaydaları ilə bağlı məlumat verib. Növbəti mövsümdən etibarən tətbiq olunacaq qaydalar ətrafında fikir mübadiləsi aparılıb.

Daha sonra baş katib Cahangir Fərəcullayev Misli Premyer Liqası klublarına qrant müqaviləsi əsasında uşaq və yeniyetmə futbolunun inkişafı üçün ayrılan maliyyə yardımından istifadə qaydaları və nəzarət mexanizmi barədə yeni yanaşma barədə məlumat verib. Səsverməyə qoyulan məsələ İcraiyyə Komitəsi tərəfindən qəbul edilib.

İclasda həmçinin Elit Məşq layihəsi üçün təklif olunan yeni format müzakirə olunub. İcraiyyə Komitəsinin üzvlərinin qeydləri əsasında, layihənin təkmilləşdirilməsi ilə bağlı tapşırıq verilib.

“Qəbələ” heyətinə yeni futbolçu cəlb edib.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, “qırmızı-qaralar” Fil Dişi Sahilindən olan sol cinah müdafiəçisi Kouya Mabena ilə 1+1 illik müqavilə bağlayıb.

27 yaşlı futbolçu son olaraq Maltanın “Floriana” klubunda çıxış edib.

O, buna qədər “Vesterlo” (Belçika), “UTA Arad” (Rumıniya), “Hapoel Hadera”, “Hapoel Rişon LeZion” (hər ikisi İsrail) komandalarının da şərəfini qoruyub.

“İmişli” baş məşqçisi Jorj Kaşkilya ilə yollarını ayırıb.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə klubun mətbuat xidməti məlumat yayıb. Mütəxəssislə müddəti başa çatan müqavilə uzadılmayıb.

“İmişli” ötən mövsüm Premyer Liqanı 34 xalla 9-cu sırada bitirib.

“Barselona” İngiltərə millisinin kapitanı Harri Keynin transferi imkanını dəyərləndirir. Msport.az xəbər verir ki, Kataloniya klubunun nümayəndələri keçidi müzakirə etmək üçün […]

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SOCAR-ın inzibati binasında AFFA İcraiyyə Komitəsinin növbəti iclası keçirilib. Msport.az xəbər verir ki, AFFA-nın baş katibi Cahangir Fərəcullayev FIFA-nın qərarına […]

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“Milan”dan ayrılan Alessandro Lonqoninin yeni klubu müəyyənləşib. Msport.az xəbər verir ki, 18 yaşlı qolkiper PSJ-yə keçib. Paris təmsilçisinin italiyalı qapıçının […]

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PSJ-nin yarımmüdafiəçisi Kanq-in Li karyerasını İspaniyada davam etdirə bilər. Msport.az xəbər verir ki, cənubi koreyalı futbolçu “Atletiko”ya keçidə razılıq verib. […]

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Diario AS in Spain reports that Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, previously linked with Milan, has been offered to Atletico Madrid, yet the Colchoneros are also interested in Morten Hjulmand, another player on the Rossoneri’s radar.

Milan and Atletico Madrid’s transfer strategies could be intertwined in the central midfield.

Milan targets wanted by Atletico Madrid

The latest report from Diario AS, in fact, claims that Goretzka has been offered to the Spanish side on a free transfer.

Back in April, Gazzetta reported that Goretzka had given the green light to join Milan this summer, but there have been no fresh developments in recent weeks, possibly also due to Massimiliano Allegri’s sacking.

The Italian tactician, in fact, is said to be a long-time admirer of Goretzka, who announced his departure from Bayern Munich as a free agent months ago.

According to AS, Atletico are currently assessing Goretzka but have also set their sights on another Milan target, Sporting CP star Hjulmand.

A former Lecce midfielder, Hjulmand played under new Milan coach Amorim at Sporting CP and for this reason there have been recent reports regarding the Rossoneri’s interest in the Dane.

Milan will be looking for midfield reinforcement later this summer as Matteo Moretto has reported that the Rossoneri’s priority for the coming weeks will be to sign a new central defender.

Carlo Ancelotti chooses Vinicius Jr plus several former Serie A players including Alisson, Danilo, Marquinhos and Lucas Paqueta as Brazil face Zion Suzuki’s Japan in the World Cup Round of 32.

It kicks off in Houston at 18.00 UK time (19.00 CEST).

The winners of this fixture will go on to face either Norway or the Ivory Coast in the Round of 16 on July 5.

Italian coach Ancelotti is shouldering a lot of expectation going into his first major tournament as an international boss, at the helm of the nation that has won the World Cup more than any other.

So far, they have largely coasted, following the 1-1 draw against Morocco with 3-0 victories over Haiti and Scotland.

Raphinha has been ruled out by injury, but Brazil stick with Vinicius and Rayan supporting striker Cunha.

There are numerous former Serie A players involved, including ex-Juventus defender Danilo, former Roma men Alisson Becker and Marquinhos, plus one-time Milan midfielder Lucas Paqueta.

Current Atalanta midfielder Ederson is on the bench, but Roma winger Wesley Franca was forced to withdraw due to injury.

Japan got through their group unbeaten after crushing Tunisia 4-0, around a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands and 1-1 against Sweden.

Ko Itakura sustained an injury in the last match.

Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is impressing in the World Cup so far and earned some strong transfer interest as a result.

Ex-Lazio midfielder Daichi Kamada and former Bologna man Takehiro Tomiyasu are also in the squad, with veteran Inter left-back Yuto Nagatomo.

The referee today is Italian Maurizio Mariani, with his assistant referees also representing Calcio.

Brazil vs. Japan line-ups

Brazil: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhanes, Douglas Santos; Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro; Rayan, Paqueta, Vinicius Jr; Cunha

Japan: Suzuki; H Ito, Tomiyasu, Taniguchi; Doan, Sano, J Ito, Nakamura; Kamada, Maeda; Ueda