The managing heads of most all major German footballing clubs – in confirming that the final private investor had pulled out of negotiations with the DFL over a strategic partnership in a new licensing deal – have issued statements noting that the voices of German football fans have been heard and shall be respected. This included Borussia Dortmund boss Hans-Joachim Watzke, the biggest proponent of allowing an investor into the process. Representatives from all the major consolidated German ultra groups have also declared the matter to be closed. The match disruptions will now cease along with the DFL’s negotiations with…
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It’s set to be a colossal summer transfer window at Real Madrid thanks to one man; Kylian Mbappe.The Frenchman is almost certain to make his long, long-awaited move to the Santiago Bernabeu after years of flirtation and tiresome transfer sagas. The World Cup winner, arguably the best player on the planet, will join a star-studded Real squad overseen by wise veteran Carlo Ancelotti.However, Mbappe may not be the only new addition in the Spanish capital. Real have several other areas in their squad in need of a fresh lick of paint and the La Liga giants are never shy in…
Brian Ortega returns from a long layoff due to injury as he steps back in the octagon in a rematch with Yair Rodriguez in the co-main event of UFC Mexico City this Saturday. What are the biggest questions you need answered this weekend in regards to the return of “T-City?” On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck discusses the five-round bout and what is at stake for Ortega in the matchup. Additionally, listener questions include Merab Dvalishvili getting himself over with the fans without a ton of promotion behind him, the UFC 300 main…
Orlando (Fla.) Jones high school four-star receiver Vernell Brown III isn’t ready to make a commitment quite yet. However, the class of 2025 prospect is set to trim his list of 40+ offers down to 11. He did exactly that on Thursday.Orlando (Fla.) Jones high school four-star receiver Vernell Brown III isn’t ready to make a commitment quite yet. However, the class of 2025 prospect is set to trim his list of 40+ offers down to 11. He did exactly that on Thursday.To read this full article and more, subscribe now —SALE: 30% off first yearGet access to this article…
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind Nikola Jokic’s last five games vs. the Wizards: – 42 pts, 12 rebs, 8 asts – 31 pts, 12 rebs, 7 asts – 43 pts 14 rebs, 8 asts – 29 pts, 13 rebs, 8 asts – 28 pts, 19 rebs, 9 asts Jokic’s FG% across those games: 75% (63-84). Nuggets won all five. pic.twitter.com/LosxaRAMMC – 5:50 PM
Feb 22, 2024, 07:41 PM ETCHICAGO — Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael is spending at least another night in the hospital after his family hoped he would return home on Thursday, publicist Betsy Shepherd said.McMichael, 66, who went public with an ALS diagnosis three years ago, was admitted into intensive care at a suburban hospital this past Thursday with a urinary tract infection. He was hospitalized one week after being voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.The family announced Saturday he had developed MRSA, a staph infection that can be difficult to treat because it is resistant to certain…
BBC Sport challenges former England wing Ugo Monye and ex-Scotland captain John Barclay to say nice things about their Calcutta Cup rivals before Saturday’s Six Nations match.READ MORE: BBC TV coverage details of Scotland vs EnglandWATCH MORE: A weekend in the life of BBC Sport pundit Sam WarburtonThis video is UK only.
By Peter Weis @PeterVicey After performing well against Borussia Dortmund this past weekend and earning “man-of-the-match” honors from Germany’s preeminent footballing publication, former German national team right-back Ridle Baku spoke to Kicker Magazine about his future plans on Thursday. Ridle Baku.Photo: Werner100359, CC BY-SA 4.0 Never shy about being self-critical, German fullback Ridle Baku once again blamed his own performance issues for the fact that – once again – he hasn’t been able to crack the VfL Wolfsburg starting XI this season. The 25-year-old Mainz native – very popular among German football fans as a native son of the…
Xabi Alonso has refused to discuss ongoing speculation linking him with upcoming summer vacancies at former clubs Liverpool and Bayern Munich.The 42-year-old has become one of Europe’s top-rated emerging coaches since taking over at Leverkusen towards the end of 2022. It is only natural for the likes of Liverpool and Bayern to take an interest in his services when both will soon be in need of a new manager.”Maybe you have questions about my future. I have nothing new to say about that. I wanted to say that in advance. Right now, I’m the coach here, that’s for sure. For…
Alex Pereira will not only headline arguably the biggest event of 2024 when he serves as one half of the main event for UFC 300, but he’ll do so as the betting favorite. Despite having only two past fights in the light heavyweight division, Pereira has already earned a lot of respect, which is why oddsmakers have him favored to beat ex-champion Jamahal Hill when they clash on April 13. The opening odds for the fight from Sportsbetting.ag have Pereira listed as a slight favorite in his first title defense after knocking out Jiri Prochazka to claim the title this…