[ad_1] The USWNT highlighted its dominance with a 3-0 victory against South Korea at Allianz Field. The win offered a promising glimpse of their form ahead of the Paris Olympics. New coach Emma Hayes has led the team to another success, featuring both younger and older players. Rose Lavelle, a stalwart of the USWNT, marked her 100th appearance for the …
Read More »Shams Charania says JJ Redick is the front-runner to coach the Lakers
[ad_1] After two rather successful seasons, the Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham. Being Los Angeles’ head coach comes with scrutiny and Ham felt that. This offseason, the team has had a few candidates on their radar. None bigger than former player and current analyst with ESPN, JJ Redick. It’s no secret that the Lakers covet Redick as their next …
Read More »Lily Yohannes highlights next USWNT generation of stars
[ad_1] The United States women’s national team collected their second victory in as many matches Tuesday night. Both wins, by a combined score of 7-0, came against South Korea with new manager Emma Hayes at the helm. Tuesday’s triumph was capped off with a goal from 16-year-old phenom Lily Yohannes. The midfielder entered the fray as a substitute in the …
Read More »Luke Shaw hands huge boost to Euro 2024 hopes
[ad_1] Luke Shaw has stepped his recovery from a hamstring injury to hand England a huge fitness boost ahead of the European Championship. The Manchester United left-back has not played for three months but was still named in Gareth Southgate’s 33-man pre-Euro 2024 last month as the only natural left-back. Shaw sat out Monday’s 3-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovia …
Read More »Conte instantly puts Napoli back in Serie A contention
[ad_1] Antonio Conte has officially been named the next head coach of Serie A side Napoli. The manager joins the Italian side after signing a three-year contract with the club. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis had been negotiating with Conte regarding the move for weeks now. It was previously reported that the former Tottenham Hotspur boss was looking to become …
Read More »Three potential captain replacements for Barcelona if Sergi Roberto leaves
[ad_1] Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez had always been a strong advocate for Sergi Roberto, appreciating his versatility, professionalism, and understanding of the club’s playing philosophy. Xavi’s belief in Roberto’s abilities often saw him entrusted with crucial roles on the pitch and in the dressing room. After all, he was named as the team’s first captain. However, with Xavi gone, …
Read More »Man City legally challenge Premier League financial rules claiming ‘a tyranny of the majority’
[ad_1] June 5 – English champions Manchester City have launched legal action against the Premier League ahead of their hearing over 115 charges of breaching financial rules. The Times reports that City are questioning the legality of the league’s associated party transaction (APT) rules, which determine whether sponsorship deals are financially ‘fair’. City claim the rules are “unlawful” and want …
Read More »New name linked as Newcastle eye EURO 2024 defender set for summer move
[ad_1] According to reports in the Netherlands, Newcastle are one of four Premier League clubs showing interest in Feyenoord star Lutsharel Geertruida. This comes from Dutch outlet AD, who report that Newcastle, Liverpool, Tottenham and West Ham are all keen on the versatile 23-year-old who can operate at right-back, centre-back and in midfield. It’s believed Geertruida’s future won’t be sorted …
Read More »Barcelona breakthrough youngster opens up on journey from third division to Spain NT
[ad_1] Fermin Lopez was by far the most surprising addition when Luis de la Fuente announced his 29-man preliminary Spain squad for the upcoming European Championship. Despite little to no experience in international level, Fermin was called up to the national team. Although the final squad will see three players bow out of the squad, Fermin is still part of …
Read More »The FA seeks lifetime ban for West Ham’s Paqueta over alleged Premier League spot-fixing
[ad_1] June 5 – The English FA wants a lifetime ban for Brazil and West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta if he is found guilty of alleged betting breaches. Paqueta is accused of deliberately getting booked in games against Leicester, Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth to help friends make money. The FA report states that “around sixty people placed bets on Paqueta to be booked …
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