OPTA are backing Newcastle United to finish the season in 8th after putting the remaining fixtures through their ‘supercomputer.’ They back us to end the season on 57 points, believing we’ll finish five points behind Man Utd (6th), one point behind Chelsea – who they are now backing to finish 7th – and a few points ahead of West Ham …
Read More »Why is daylight saving time different in the US than Europe?
Daylight saving time has come in the USA, but those in Europe still live on Coordinated Universal Time standards, or UTC. Therefore, the clocks changed in the United States early on Sunday, March 10. Americans had to ‘spring forward’ one hour. The time difference between New York and London is traditionally five hours. However, for most of March, that shrinks …
Read More »Cityzens Consider £100m Guimaraes Move
Premier League title chasers Manchester City are reportedly considering activating Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes’ £100 million release clause in the summer. Manchester City Consider £100m Guimaraes Move Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly being eyed by Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, as the reigning treble winners consider activating the Brazilian’s £100 million release clause in the summer. The Cityzens’ …
Read More »Official: Barcelona 4-3-3 starting lineup vs Napoli
With Barcelona set to face off against Napoli in a must-win UEFA Champions League knockout game in an hour or so, the starting lineup for the contest has been announced by manager Xavi Hernandez. The Blaugrana line up in their usual 4-3-3 formation in front of goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who is making his 100th European appearance for the club. …
Read More »The Giants traded for Panthers’ Pro Bowl pass-rusher Brian Burns
Ahead of the 2023 season, the Carolina Panthers tried signing OLB Brian Burns to an extension. Talks fell apart and a long-term deal was never given to the 25-year-old. Reports said that Burns wanted to be paid like one of the top edge rushers in the league. Carolina was not going to give that to him. That is why the …
Read More »Marcus Mariota is signing a one-year deal with the Commanders
In 2023, the Commanders used second-year QB Sam Howell as their starter. The 23-year-old played in all 17 games for Washington and had a shaky season. Howell led the NFL with 21 thrown interceptions and was sacked a league-high 65 times. Washington’s former 5th-round pick was 4-13 as a starter last season. The Commanders finished as one of the worst …
Read More »Derrick Henry is signing a two-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens
In the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Titans selected Alabama’s Derrick Henry. The 30-year-old just played the final year of his contract with the Tiatns. During the season, Henry eluded to his departure from the franchise in the offseason. It’s no surprise to hear that the free-agent RB has been signed. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to …
Read More »Pavan says Juventus cannot be near the top with their current form
Massimo Pavan acknowledges that Juventus’ current form does not resemble that of a team capable of reaching the top, emphasizing the need for a change. The Bianconeri have been experiencing a poor run of form lately, and the process of returning to consistent winning has been prolonged. Despite a recent victory over Frosinone, Max Allegri’s team dropped points in matches …
Read More »Giorgos Giakoumakis, Riqui Puig headline Best of MLS in Week 3
Welcome back to week three of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. Lionel Messi was out injured, Emil Forsberg netted his first MLS goal from the spot, and the Philadelphia Union saw their game against the Seattle Sounders abandoned …
Read More »Barcelona face Arsenal, Manchester United competition for ‘long-time’ midfield target – Romano
In a recent podcast with the United Stand, Fabrizio Romano has offered a series of updates in the world of transfers. He notably discussed the future of Mason Greenwood while listing out some of the potential targets for Manchester United in the coming summer. Romano also mentioned Everton starlet Amadou Onana, describing him as a ‘big market opportunity’. Barcelona hold …
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