DirecTV subscribers are suffering from a blackout of ESPN channels and ABC due to a carriage dispute between both parties. As a result, a handful of channels are temporarily unavailable to those who watch TV via DirecTV. That includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, the ACC Network and the SEC Network. Crucially, this also includes ABC. The blackout happened on the evening …

Raheem Sterling says he’s ‘buzzing’ after securing a summer loan move from Chelsea to Arsenal.  Sterling was among a clutch of players effectively exiled from the Chelsea squad under new boss Enzo Maresca, stripped of his squad number and set to train away from the core group. The England international was linked with a number of high-profile moves over the …

The 49ers appear to have finally negotiated a deal with offensive tackle Trent Williams, as the player prepares to end his holdout just under a week before San Francisco kicks off their season. Trent Williams Ending Holdout The 49ers have been holding contract negotiations with some key players this summer and amongst those sitting out of practice has been left …

Multi-club ownership (MCO) models are becoming common in professional soccer. In the 2023/24 season, just four of the 20 Premier League clubs had controlling owners from the UK. UEFA also found in 2023 that 180 clubs worldwide were part of an MCO group. Global investment in soccer has seen a massive shift from single club […] Multi-club ownership (MCO) models …

Following an electric tranfer campaign, a new Juventus has emerged from the ashes. Cristiano Giuntoli tried his best to appease Thiago Motta and provide him with a squad capable of interpreting his football ideas and battling for the biggest honors. In the second half of the Roma clash, we began to see flashes of the lineup that we could regularly …

Ian Maatsen has admitted he is ‘disappointed’ at being left out of the latest Netherlands squad and is yet to hear from Ronald Koeman regarding the decision.  Maatsen has been turning heads over the last 12 months, helping Borussia Dortmund to last season’s Champions League final while on loan from Chelsea, before securing a £35m (per BBC Sport) summer move …

The future of Christian Eriksen at Man United was uncertain throughout the summer transfer window but it has been revealed that Real Betis made a last-minute move for the veteran star on Deadline Day. The 32-year-old is out of contract at Old Trafford in 2025 and the Manchester club would have ideally liked to have parted ways with the midfielder …

Now that the window is closed, I can’t help but question Marc Guehi’s ambition and/or desire to join Newcastle United this summer. After starting his career at Chelsea, proving himself to be a very capable Premier League centre-back at Crystal Palace and showing superb form at the Euros, it felt like his time to move, especially when we read that …

Crystal Palace is planning to make extensive improvements to its home stadium in the near future. Selhurst Park dates back 100 years ago to construction in 1924. The South London club previously renovated the historic arena several times in recent decades. Nevertheless, plans to drastically improve the stadium have been in the works for years […] Crystal Palace is planning …

Liverpool have dominated Troy Deeney’s BBC Premier League Team of the Week column with six entries, including manager Arne Slot.  The Reds thrashed arch-rivals Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, profiting greatly from some horrendous mistakes by Erik ten Hag’s men. Mohamed Salah continued his fine start to the season — and record at Old Trafford — with two assists …