One of the biggest story lines entering the 2024 NBA Finals is Kyrie Irving’s return to Boston, and the potentially hostile crowd of Celtics fans who will bring the boo birds. But Irving’s Dallas Mavericks teammate was called out on Monday for his poor relationship with a former teammate, and Luka Doncic didn’t take to the criticism all that well. …
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Man City lawsuit against Premier League may impact 115 charges
Manchester City has launched an unprecedented lawsuit against the Premier League. According to The Times, the reigning champions are claiming that the division’s current Associate Party Transaction (APT) rules are unlawful. City officials even say that they are victims of discrimination. As a result, the club is seeking monetary damages from Premier League officials. APT laws were previously introduced by …
Read More »Christian McCaffrey’s New Contract Could Affect Brandon Aiyuk
Perhaps the biggest story line following the San Francisco 49ers during the 2024 NFL off-season is the contract situation for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The now-fifth year wide receiver is eligible for a big contract extension that has yet to come to fruition, and there have been rumors about his displeasure with his current situation. 49ers Actually Save Money, Could …
Read More »Newcastle United set to announce signing of free agent Lloyd Kelly
Newcastle United are on the verge of securing their second summer signing, with Lloyd Kelly poised to join the club as a free agent after leaving Bournemouth. Kelly will follow in the footsteps of Lewis Hall, who became Newcastle’s first summer acquisition after the club activated the obligation to buy clause in his loan agreement from Chelsea for the 2023/24 …
Read More »English club boosts transfer power by selling shares to fans
Championship side Watford is taking a bold approach by selling shares of the club to fans to quickly raise the club’s transfer budget. Watford has been stuck in neutral for the last two years after suffering relegation from the Premier League. In 2022/23 Watford finished 11th in the Championship. This past season, it fell to 15th, only six points above …
Read More »Supercomputer predicts winner of Euro 2024 ahead of tournament kick-off
A supercomputer has made a surprise prediction on the outcome of the Euro 2024. With the tournament mere days away, starting on June 14th with Germany vs Scotland, the Opta supercomputer has simulated the competition an astonishing 10,000 times to determine the most likely winner. According to the simulation, England emerges as the top contender, with a remarkable 19.9% chance …
Read More »Laporta talks Lewandowski, Joao Felix, Cancelo, Roque, Christensen, La Masia, transfer plans
Following a busy few months that saw Barcelona sacking Xavi Hernandez and hiring Hansi Flick as the new manager, the club’s President Joan Laporta, in a recent interview, gave reason behind some of the key decisions. Laporta also offered his two cents on various other topics that dominate the Barcelona circles right now. Laporta on Lewandowski First and foremost, Laporta …
Read More »Wolves star Matheus Cunha responds to transfer rumours linking him to Manchester United
Over the weekend, reports surfaced linking Wolves star Matheus Cunha with a potential move to Manchester United. The Brazilian forward has emerged as a target for the Red Devils ahead of the summer transfer window, with scouts reportedly observing his performances throughout the 2023/24 season. This interest seemingly peaked after Cunha’s impressive display against United in the opening game of …
Read More »Barcelona president attacks Real Madrid – ‘They’re traditionally favoured by referee’s decisions’
Speaking in a detailed interview on Barça One, Barcelona president Joan Laporta fired shots at Real Madrid, claiming that they are the club that are always favoured by the refereeing decisions. The comments came when the Barça chief was talking about the Negreira case, in which Real Madrid appeared as an ‘injured party’ in the investigation against Barça. Laporta and …
Read More »Charlotte FC owner wants $650 million for renovation
Charlotte Panthers and Charlotte FC owner David Tepper recently asked the city to pay upwards of $650 million for their stadium renovation. City officials stated that tourism taxes would make up the brunt of their spending. Per Carolina Panthers president Kristi Coleman, Tepper’s Sports and Entertainment (TSE) is pleased with the location. In a statement, she said the stadium’s foundation …
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