Before the 2024 playoffs began, not many analysts picked the Dallas Mavericks to be in the Conference Finals. Dallas won the first round and the conference semi-finals in six games. Luka Doncic and the Mavericks are trying to close out the Timberwolves. On Tuesday, Dallas lost Game 4 and a chance to sweep Minnesota. They still have a 3-1 series …
Read More »Courtois sheds light on injury struggles ahead of Wembley showdown
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admits he was not sure if he would be able to return for the Champions League final. The Belgian stopper suffered an ACL injury before the 2023-24 season had even begun but after nine months of hard work, he is finally back to full fitness. Videos have been released of the 32-year-old screaming in pain …
Read More »41-year-old ‘keen’ to join Newcastle as Toon move on from Dougie Freedman
The Athletic’s Chris Waugh is reporting that Johannes Spors is keen to join Newcastle following news that the club had missed out on Dougie Freedman, who is choosing to stay at Crystal Palace. Freedman was Newcastle’s number one option to replace Dan Ashworth who has been on gardening leave since February, so it was obviously a big blow for him …
Read More »Figueroa, Medina, Beaudry headline USMNT U-19 roster for June friendlies
The U.S. Under-19 men’s national team’s preparations continue this June with matches against Argentina and Uruguay. Keyrol Figueroa, Cruz Medina, and Adam Beaudry headlined Michael Nsien’s 24-player roster for June’s upcoming camp, U.S. Soccer announced. The Americans will take on Argentina on June 7 in Buenos Aires before closing their two-match schedule against Uruguay on June 11 in Montevideo. June’s …
Read More »Chelsea table €8 million offer for 17-year-old Barcelona, Real Madrid right-back target
Barcelona have been keeping a close eye on exciting young talents coming through across the globe, particularly in Brazil, in a bid to strengthen the team with an eye on the future. Vitor Roque was signed from Athletico Paranaense last year while the Blaugrana also closely followed Estevao Willian, although they were beaten to his signing by Chelsea. And now, …
Read More »“As a child I dreamed of this story to tell.” Bonucci retires from playing football
Former Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has retired from professional football. The defender left the Bianconeri at the end of last season under a cloud as the club forced him out. He was no longer a part of the plan at the Allianz Stadium, yet he wanted to stay and did not feel respected after Juventus asked him to leave. He …
Read More »What it means for Serie A in Europe
After reaching the Europa Conference League final last year, Fiorentina let themselves down once again Olympiacos prevailed 1-0 in a thrilling contest that went into extra time. Because of the 117th-minute goal that clinched the game, this difficult defeat affects all of Italy, not just Fiorentina. Over the last two seasons, they have seen both short-lived triumphs and long-suffering setbacks. …
Read More »Can the Wolves keep their season alive with a win in Game 5?
In the 2024 postseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves have had an up-and-down run. The team was matched up vs. the Phoenix Suns in the first round. Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves swept the Suns. However, Minnesota had to face Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the Conference semi-finals. The Timberwolves won the first two games of that series on the …
Read More »Kieran McKenna signs new Ipswich Town contract
Ipswich Town have tied head coach Kieran McKenna down with a new four-year contract. The 38-year-0ld recently guided the Tractor Boys to back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League, ending their 22-year absence from the top flight. He had reportedly been on Chelsea and Brighton’s radar as a potential replacement for Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi respectively. …
Read More »Borussia Dortmund’s transfer policy change coincides with reaching Champions League final
For a number of years, Borussia Dortmund have been known for their ability to identify very young, vastly talented players and bring them to the Signal Iduna Park. Their power to get those players mostly came from the fact that they were willing and able to offer those players a nicely weighed combination of regular game-time and high-level football. They …
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