The United States are one win away from securing their spot in the gold medal match for the 2024 Olympics. US men’s basketball has yet to lose in exhibition and regular Olympic play. Team USA secured the #1 seed in the Olympics after three dominant wins to start. On Thursday afternoon, Team USA will play Nikola Jokic and the Serbians …
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Four eternally linked Toon targets who eventually signed for Newcastle United
As previously mentioned, our fanbase has an ever-growing number of ‘In The Know’ Twitter accounts and plane trackers that have linked Newcastle to signing virtually every player in Europe over the years. Over the years many players have become recurring links to the club window after window, most of whom never come, but a few have eventually made their way …
Read More »Barcelona in contact with €50m-rated Bundesliga attacker’s agents, loan deal possible
As reported a while ago, FC Barcelona seem to have identified Bayern Munich and France winger Kingsley Coman as the alternative if they fail to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Club. The Blaugrana are intent on roping in a new left-winger and are making all possible efforts to sign Nico, but there are doubts about his arrival even though club …
Read More »Chelsea officially confirm another signing as busy transfer window continues
Chelsea have officially confirmed the signing of highly-rated young defender Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors. The 19-year-old Argentine talent had been on the Blues’ radar for several weeks, with renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently reporting that the two clubs had reached an agreement. The deal, valued at £15.6 million, sees Anselmino sign a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge. However, …
Read More »Barcelona offered a chance to sign unsettled Juventus star
Barcelona is the latest club to be offered the chance to sign Federico Chiesa as they struggle to secure a winger. The Catalans are looking to add a new winger to their squad in this transfer window, with Hansi Flick aiming to inject some pace into their attack. Chiesa is on the market, and Juventus has asked him to find …
Read More »Arne Slot unimpressed with Liverpool defender
Ibrahima Konate is facing an uncertain future at Liverpool amid reports Arne Slot has major concerns about the defender. Joining from RB Leipzig three years ago for a reported £36 million fee, Konate, 25, was expected to succeed Virgil Van Dijk as the Reds’ main centre-back. Things haven’t quite gone as the Frenchman would have hoped though. Starting in just …
Read More »Third time’s a charm? Zaha set for another Crystal Palace spell
Wilfried Zaha, a name synonymous with Crystal Palace, could be making a sensational return to Selhurst Park for a third spell at the club. According to recent reports, the South London club is keen on bringing their former talisman back from Turkish giants Galatasaray. This potential reunion could provide a significant boost to Palace’s attacking options and reignite Zaha‘s Premier …
Read More »Eagles’ Jalen Carter is seeing snaps at edge rusher with Philadelphia during training camp
Heading into the 2024 season, the Eagles have the sixth-lowest betting odds (+1500) to win the Super Bowl in 2025. That is the third-lowest odds of any NFC team. Only the 49ers and Lions are higher. Philadelphia had a down season in 2023, losing six of their last seven games. That included a 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers in the …
Read More »Barcelona in advanced talks to sell defender to Premier League club for €10 million
Julian Araujo was one of the Barcelona players who seriously impressed during his stint on loan last season. Playing for Las Palmas, the defender racked up 25 appearances and 15 starts for Garcia Pimienta’s side with one goal to his name. With the right-back situation unclear in Catalonia, many saw the Mexican star as having an opportunity to capitalize on …
Read More »Former Barcelona star who broke Maradona’s record gets arrested in Andorra
Javier Saviola, the former Barcelona and Argentina striker, spent a night in prison after being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. According to reports from local outlet Altaveu, Saviola was returning from a private party in Andorra when he was stopped by local police. He tested positive for 1.10 grams of alcohol in his blood, exceeding the legal …
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