Note: I want to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions made by Jim Parsons Sr. to this article. Thank you, Old Prof! For the past seven NHL seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs have opened training camp with the knowledge that they would be anchored by four main pillars up front (the “Core Four”, as it came … Read more
Renato Veiga’s time at Chelsea appears to be drawing to a close. Just a year after joining from Basel, the Portuguese defender is now firmly in Atlético Madrid’s sights. Talks between the two clubs are advancing quickly, with personal terms reportedly agreed between the player and the Spanish side. All that remains now is for … Read more
Following four seasons with the Steelers, Najee Harris became an unrestricted free agent. The 27-year-old did not receive a long-term deal. Instead, he signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Chargers. NFL training camps will start to take place at the end of July. Ahead of that time, players are taking vacations and preparing … Read more
It’s been a promising few days on the transfer front, with Newcastle United finally stepping things up in the first week of July after a June filled with early setbacks. Anthony Elanga and James Trafford appear to be closing in on an £85m double switch from Nottingham Forest and Burnley, while a host of centre-back … Read more
2 Real Betis are weighing up a loan move for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. According to Fichajes.net, the Spanish club are exploring the loan market again after a successful short-term deal brought Antony to Seville last season. Club officials believe manager Manuel Pellegrini could work similar wonders with Sancho in a less pressurised environment. … Read more
Despite there being some reservations about his future in the past, Eric Garcia has proven himself to be a valuable player for Hansi Flick at FC Barcelona. The 24-year-old was a candidate for a summer departure but Andreas Christensen’s injury blocked his exit. Come January, the Spaniard was again linked with a move away but … Read more
By Dom Harris The second month of the English cricket season has begun, and whilst the return of Test cricket and the T20 Blast is fast approaching, the County Championship continues to deliver high-quality drama. The fifth round of the campaign saw England’s Joe Root and Harry Brook return to the Yorkshire fold, though they … Read more
A reliable Liverpool-focused journalist has identified one transfer link for Reds fans to ‘keep a close eye on’ for the summer. Even though Arne Slot’s side still have seven matches to play this season and appear to be closing in on the Premier League title, thoughts in the boardroom (and maybe even among some fans) … Read more
1 Inter are considering a bold summer swoop for Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as part of their squad rejuvenation strategy. The Nerazzurri are already planning ahead for next season despite being in the thick of the current campaign. With CEO Giuseppe Marotta and sporting director Piero Ausilio exploring multiple market avenues, Calciomercato claims, the … Read more
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. revealed on Tuesday that he is going to test free agency after the upcoming season, and the slugger reportedly has his eye on one specific American League team. Guerrero told the Blue Jays he would not be willing to negotiate a contract extension after the start of spring training, and the 25-year-old … Read more