To begin the 2023 season, J.K. Dobbins was the starting RB for the Ravens. The 25-year-old played only eight games in 2022 due to injury. Baltimore was optimistic that Dobbins could stay healthy and have a productive season. However, the former second-round pick tore his Achilles in Week 1. It was a devastating loss for the Ravens and Dobbins lost …
Read More »England flagging, Germany find form, Brazil put on the style as Argentina on cruise control
March 27 – As the international break draws to a close and players return to club football for the business end of the season, national sides tested the waters across a host of international friendlies that could send shockwaves across the next FIFA World Rankings update in April. March’s round of fixtures also presented the opportunity for Nike and Adidas …
Read More »Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has only missed one game this season
With a win vs. the Pelicans on Tuesday night, the Thunder are now 50-21 this season. That is just half a game behind the Nuggets in first place. Oklahoma City has an important 11 games left to play in the regular season. There is still the opportunity for the team to earn the #1 seed in the Western Conference. After …
Read More »FIFA gave MAs 20 days to bid for U-17, 5-year hosting packages before handing rights to Qatar and Morocco
March 27 – FIFA allowed member associations just 20 days to bid for a consolidated package of five men’s and women’s U-17 World Cups that Zurich ultimately awarded to Qatar and Morocco. In a circular sent to the 211 members of FIFA on November 15, 2023, the global governing body invited member associations to bid for the tournaments, expanded to …
Read More »Barcelona have pact to renew teenage sensation until 2030 with €1 billion release clause
Barcelona whizkid Lamine Yamal, who recently received a standing ovation from the fans at Santiago Bernabeu after his stunning performance against Brazil, is sending waves across the footballing world. After bursting into the first team fold, the 16-year-old has caught the attention of several European heavyweights, but a report from Mundo Deportivo mentions that Barcelona are calm about his future. …
Read More »Niners CEO Jed York knows he needs to pay Brock Purdy
In the 2022 NFL Draft, the 49ers had the last pick, number 262. The pick is normally known as “Mr. Irrelevant”. San Francisco ended up taking QB Brock Purdy out of Iowa State. Injuries had the 7th-round rookie as the 49ers’ starter his rookie season. Purdy was 5-0 in the regular season and took the team to the NFC championship …
Read More »Barcelona inconsistent forward will have a point to prove vs Las Palmas
With the season’s final international break coming to a close this midweek, FC Barcelona are set to resume their campaign this weekend as they take on Las Palmas. It is a must-win game for Barcelona if they are to maintain pressure on Real Madrid at the top of the league table. Although the Catalans are trailing Los Blancos by eight …
Read More »Watford vs Leeds United Predictions
Leeds will have a keen eye on the respective matches of Leicester and Ipswich earlier in the day on Friday, as they could end the evening three points clear at the top of the table, or even on level points with the Foxes should both teams win. Leeds and Leicester are both on 82 points, but the latter have a …
Read More »Shakhtar Donetsk coach says Juventus slump is confusing
At the end of 2023, it seemed Juventus could be Italian champions as they hit a fine run of form and gave Inter Milan a run for their money at the top of the Serie A standings. Most people did not expect a good year from the Bianconeri, judging by how their summer business went, as they did not sign …
Read More »NBA insider says there is no timetable on when Miami’s Tyler Herro will return
Through 72 games this season, the Heat are 39-33. Miami lost 113-92 to the Warriors on Tuesday night. That has the team at 7th in the Eastern Conference. Injuries have been a killer for the Heat this season. It’s caused some of their top players to miss extended time. Starting SG Tyler Herro has only played in 36 games this …
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