2 hours ago
Vitor Matos says the Premier League is "always the goal" after extending his stay at Swansea City until 2030.
But the Swansea head coach insists the focus for now is to compete with the Championship's top sides rather than setting promotion targets.
The Swans are preparing for a ninth straight second-tier campaign having been relegated from the top flight in 2018.
After taking charge last November, Matos has signed a new contract which means he can look forward to four full seasons at the Swansea helm.
When asked whether a Premier League return is his target, Matos said: "When the club have ambition, when the owners have ambition, when the managers have ambition, when the players have ambition, I think that's always the goal.
#matos #always #vitor #city
But the Swansea head coach insists the focus for now is to compete with the Championship's top sides rather than setting promotion targets.
The Swans are preparing for a ninth straight second-tier campaign having been relegated from the top flight in 2018.
After taking charge last November, Matos has signed a new contract which means he can look forward to four full seasons at the Swansea helm.
When asked whether a Premier League return is his target, Matos said: "When the club have ambition, when the owners have ambition, when the managers have ambition, when the players have ambition, I think that's always the goal.
#matos #always #vitor #city
1 day ago
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers have made another franchise-altering splash at the trade deadline, acquiring reigning two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for top outfield prospect Zyhir Hope, right-handed pitcher River Ryan, and right-hander Brady Smith.
It's the kind of blockbuster that sends shockwaves throughout Major League Baseball.
For a franchise already loaded with star power, the addition of Skubal gives the Dodgers what is arguably the most talented rotation in the sport and further cements their status as overwhelming World Series favorites.
Perhaps even more remarkable is how the Dodgers acquired the centerpiece of the deal.
Hope, one of the organization's premier outfield prospects, was originally acquired from the Chicago Cubs in the Michael Busch trade after being selected in the 11th round of the MLB Draft. River Ryan also arrived via trade after originally being an 11th-round selection by the San Diego Padres, coming to Los Angeles in the deal that sent Matt Beaty to San Diego.
#skubal
It's the kind of blockbuster that sends shockwaves throughout Major League Baseball.
For a franchise already loaded with star power, the addition of Skubal gives the Dodgers what is arguably the most talented rotation in the sport and further cements their status as overwhelming World Series favorites.
Perhaps even more remarkable is how the Dodgers acquired the centerpiece of the deal.
Hope, one of the organization's premier outfield prospects, was originally acquired from the Chicago Cubs in the Michael Busch trade after being selected in the 11th round of the MLB Draft. River Ryan also arrived via trade after originally being an 11th-round selection by the San Diego Padres, coming to Los Angeles in the deal that sent Matt Beaty to San Diego.
#skubal
2 days ago
Brazilian international Casemiro has become the latest in a rapidly growing list of high-profile names to have called Inter Miami home. The 34-year-old signed a deal with the Herons after the FIFA World Cup, joining through the 2027 MLS Sprint season, with the option for a further two years.
In joining Miami, which is co-owned by fellow Manchester United and Real Madrid legend David Beckham, Casemiro will become one of the few players to have had the opportunity to play alongside two of the all-time greats in Cristiano Ronaldo and Miami's Lionel Messi.
Looking ahead to this prospect, with Messi having recently returned to training following Argentina's run to the World Cup Final, where they lost 1-0 to Spain after extra time, Casemiro called his new teammate and former El Clásico rival "one of the gods, if not the god of football."
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#World #casemiro #fifa #become
In joining Miami, which is co-owned by fellow Manchester United and Real Madrid legend David Beckham, Casemiro will become one of the few players to have had the opportunity to play alongside two of the all-time greats in Cristiano Ronaldo and Miami's Lionel Messi.
Looking ahead to this prospect, with Messi having recently returned to training following Argentina's run to the World Cup Final, where they lost 1-0 to Spain after extra time, Casemiro called his new teammate and former El Clásico rival "one of the gods, if not the god of football."
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#World #casemiro #fifa #become
3 days ago
This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the Terrific Trio discusses numerous topics of the week.
It is Big Ten Media Days, and Minnie, Fred, and Greg will provide any necessary updates from Chicago.
Also, the Huskers defensive unit this past week was given the moniker of "potentially elite." Now part of that will be new Defensive Coordinator Rob Aurich, who has a history of elevating defenses of the teams he has coached. But another part of that will be added depth across the defensive squad, as there were eight players added to the defensive side of the ball this transfer portal season. How will the new additions merge with the players on the roster to bring about the best version of the Blackshirts?
Meanwhile, down South, a former Nebraska defender is involved in a lawsuit from his most recent school after jumping from Ole Miss to LSU on the coattails of his head coach. How will it all play out for him and others in this breach of contract lawsuit?
More Big Ten football teams are selling ad ******* e on their jerseys. Who are the newest? And what business would do the same for Nebraska?
#part #heart
It is Big Ten Media Days, and Minnie, Fred, and Greg will provide any necessary updates from Chicago.
Also, the Huskers defensive unit this past week was given the moniker of "potentially elite." Now part of that will be new Defensive Coordinator Rob Aurich, who has a history of elevating defenses of the teams he has coached. But another part of that will be added depth across the defensive squad, as there were eight players added to the defensive side of the ball this transfer portal season. How will the new additions merge with the players on the roster to bring about the best version of the Blackshirts?
Meanwhile, down South, a former Nebraska defender is involved in a lawsuit from his most recent school after jumping from Ole Miss to LSU on the coattails of his head coach. How will it all play out for him and others in this breach of contract lawsuit?
More Big Ten football teams are selling ad ******* e on their jerseys. Who are the newest? And what business would do the same for Nebraska?
#part #heart
4 days ago
Allen Park — One day after star running back Jahmyr Gibbs missed the Detroit Lions' first training camp practice of the year, coach Dan Campbell said he's "not sweating" the negotiation tactic but did think an extension would be done by now.
Gibbs, the No. 12 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, became extension-eligible this offseason and is expected to receive a deal that pays him north of $20 million annually.
According to a photograph from the Lions' website, Gibbs arrived in Allen Park for camp Tuesday. He and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson are reportedly holding in for new deals as they look to reset the running back market.
"I shouldn't have said 'bellcow,' right?" Campbell joked, implying that he gave Gibbs too much leverage when he said during the spring that the team was going to "hang our hat" on him. "'Well, hey, Coach said bellcow.'"
Campbell said he's unsure whether Gibbs will return to the practice without a new deal, and mentioned Gibbs had "a little bit of a back" issue during the conditioning test but didn't indicate that it was something serious.
#camp
Gibbs, the No. 12 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, became extension-eligible this offseason and is expected to receive a deal that pays him north of $20 million annually.
According to a photograph from the Lions' website, Gibbs arrived in Allen Park for camp Tuesday. He and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson are reportedly holding in for new deals as they look to reset the running back market.
"I shouldn't have said 'bellcow,' right?" Campbell joked, implying that he gave Gibbs too much leverage when he said during the spring that the team was going to "hang our hat" on him. "'Well, hey, Coach said bellcow.'"
Campbell said he's unsure whether Gibbs will return to the practice without a new deal, and mentioned Gibbs had "a little bit of a back" issue during the conditioning test but didn't indicate that it was something serious.
#camp
5 days ago
Ahead of its' upcoming release, EA Sports Madden NFL 27 has revealed that a former Alabama football standout will be among the highest-rated players in the video game this year.
That player is Detroit Lions running back Jahymr Gibbs, who has received an overall rating of 98 in this year's game. Not only is the 98 rating the highest among any former Alabama offensive player in the NFL, but it is also top among running backs in the game.
Speaking of running backs, former Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry is a 93 overall entering year three with the Baltimore Ravens, while Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers is a 91.
Elsewhere among the offensive ratings, fellow Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith is a 92 at wide receiver, while Alabama rookie first round picks Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson are a 77 and 71 overall, respectively. Alabama's top rated rookie alongside that duo is Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard at a 74, while LT Overton is also a 71.
EA Sports Madden 27 has yet to release the ratings for the top defensive players. The game has so far revealed the top rated players on offense, as well as rookie ratings.
#game #former #rated #overall
That player is Detroit Lions running back Jahymr Gibbs, who has received an overall rating of 98 in this year's game. Not only is the 98 rating the highest among any former Alabama offensive player in the NFL, but it is also top among running backs in the game.
Speaking of running backs, former Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry is a 93 overall entering year three with the Baltimore Ravens, while Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers is a 91.
Elsewhere among the offensive ratings, fellow Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith is a 92 at wide receiver, while Alabama rookie first round picks Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson are a 77 and 71 overall, respectively. Alabama's top rated rookie alongside that duo is Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard at a 74, while LT Overton is also a 71.
EA Sports Madden 27 has yet to release the ratings for the top defensive players. The game has so far revealed the top rated players on offense, as well as rookie ratings.
#game #former #rated #overall
5 days ago
Former Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner has a habit of, let's say, awkward speech. No one doubts his intelligence. He finished at Arizona in 2 1/2 years, despite being a walk-on on the basketball team and having, for all intents and purposes, a part-time coaching job.
It takes a tremendous amount of intelligence and discipline to do that.
But he does at times say awkward things. At one point, he set up his voicemail with a riff on being positive that lasted at least a minute. On another, he spoke of wanting to live to 120 because he loved college basketball so much.
And just within the last few days, Pastner, now at UNLV, said he was looking for "an owner" for his basketball program.
That caused a bit of an uproar, so Pastner had to put out a statement about it, and here's what he said:
#pastner #Tech
It takes a tremendous amount of intelligence and discipline to do that.
But he does at times say awkward things. At one point, he set up his voicemail with a riff on being positive that lasted at least a minute. On another, he spoke of wanting to live to 120 because he loved college basketball so much.
And just within the last few days, Pastner, now at UNLV, said he was looking for "an owner" for his basketball program.
That caused a bit of an uproar, so Pastner had to put out a statement about it, and here's what he said:
#pastner #Tech
