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grumpy_hack_par1ly4
25 mins. ago
New Italy coach Roberto Mancini and technical director Claudio Ranieri will hold their first press conference tomorrow at 18:00 CET, Giovanni Malagò announced.
Mancini is set to return as Italy's head coach for a second stint, Malagò confirmed during a press conference on Tuesday.
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"It is very positive that both Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri have behaved with great sensibility on the budget issues that need to be taken into consideration," Malagò said.
The press conference took place after a FIGC federal meeting, during which Malagò informed members that he had picked Mancini as the new head coach.

#press #conference #italy
cebi_rujeg
26 mins. ago
Everton are seriously exploring a move for Liam Delap as they ****** s attacking reinforcements ahead of the new Premier League season, with Sports Boom reporting that the Toffees are considering whether they can offer the Chelsea forward a route back to regular football.
The 23-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge in June 2025 on a six-year contract for around £30 million after an impressive spell at Ipswich Town. A year on, his situation appears far less secure. Delap endured a difficult first campaign in West London, scoring only once in 28 Premier League appearances, and Chelsea's continued recruitment in forward areas has further clouded his outlook.
For Everton, the interest makes clear sense. David Moyes wants to add more threat through the middle, and the club have identified the centre-forward role as a priority. In that context, Delap's name has emerged prominently, particularly because his profile remains attractive despite a season that did not develop as Chelsea had hoped.
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The key line from the original report is that "Everton are weighing up a move to rescue Liam Delap from his Chelsea nightmare after the striker's difficult first season at Stamford Bridge". That language reflects both the player's frustration and Everton's belief that an opportunity may be opening up in the market.

#year
y_hzfmqauan
27 mins. ago
The Yankees (60-46) continue their four-game series at Rate Field tonight looking to build on last night's come from behind 9-5 win over the White Sox (55-50). New York remains 2.5 games behind the Rays in the AL East and comfortably atop the Wild Card standings. Thanks to the Guardians' loss last night, the Sox remain two games up in the AL Central.
Last night, the Sox jumped Max Fried early scoring three times in the first inning, highlighted by RBI hits from Colson Montgomery and Braden Montgomery. New York rallied in the fourth. The Yankees plated four runs. Ben Rice drove in a run with a groundout before Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivered the biggest hit of the inning, a two-run double to tie the game. Spencer Jones closed the scoring that inning with an RBI groundout. Chicago tied it in the fifth before the Yankees blew it open with a run in the seventh and four more in the eighth. Backup catcher Alí Sánchez delivered the knockout blow with a three-run homer to left in that decisive eighth inning.
Chicago managed 10 hits, matching New York's total, but defensive miscues proved costly. The White Sox committed three errors which extended rallies and certainly did not help Chicago's comeback efforts.
Tonight, the Yankees are expected to hand the ball to veteran ace Gerrit Cole (3-5, 3.92 ERA). Cole's last outing was against the Pirates last Wednesday. He threw a season-best seven innings allowing four hits and three runs while striking out 11. Two of the four Bucs' hits were home runs. Cole has now served up 11 home runs over his last 9 starts. Chicago is expected to counter with left-hander Anthony Kay (7-4, 4.21 ERA), who has been consistently good for much of the season. In July, Kay has given up seven runs in 18.1 innings of work. The issue has been stamina for the southpaw as Kay has not pitched more than 5.1 innings in any of his last 5 starts and has not reached the fifth in three of those five.
Lets dive further into tonight's game and find a sweat or two.

#yankees #runs #hits #innings
2hack_mildly
28 mins. ago
Newcastle United have walked out of the race to sign Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie (20) with their Premier League rivals Sunderland AFC now the clear favourites to sign the France U21 international, according to The Guardian. The Black Cats, who are set to compete in the UEFA Europa League next season, have already secured an agreement on personal terms with Methalie over a five-year contract, as reported yesterday by RMC.
The 20-year-old is billed as one of the best French prospects in the left-back role, with a senior France bow expected in a few years with Lucas Digne and Théo Hernandez entering the twilight of their career. Methalie has been extensively scouted by Eddie Howe's Magpies, but the latter have opted against submitting a bid this summer. Aston Villa also enquired about the Toulouse left-back.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval

#back #newcastle #united
45ZgcBX
29 mins. ago
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has answered on his side's transfer plans after winning their first match of pre-season.
The Blues kicked off their pre-season tour in Australia with a 6-4 victory over Sydney Warriors. However, much attention remains on the transfer market, where the club continues to be active.
Veteran Englishmen Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson have both been linked with moves to Stamford Bridge in the past 24 hours. Alonso answered on the speculation.
"I'm sure that from today until the last day of the transfer window there will be a lot of rumours," said the Spanish coach. "So to be commenting on all of them, it's going to be a hard task.
"But for sure we need proper balance in terms of qualities, in terms of positions, in terms of balance. We want to have a complete squad and we want to make a good team.

#transfer #alonso #season #want
3vt1nxvfqql
31 mins. ago
Now that the Denver Broncos are reporting for training camp, fans will likely get a more inside looks at the team's new training facility. While some introductory pictures were released by the team in mid-July, the first interior video of the facility has been shared on Instagram by Kayla Jones, wife of Broncos defensive lineman D.J. Jones.
The video captured several never-before-seen areas of the new building. Some of the new areas shown include an in-house barbershop (complete with an orange and blue striped barber chair), a mini indoor field, shaded table seating on the roof of the building, and a revamped locker room ready for the team.
You can check out Kayla's video, as well as a better view of the Broncos' new barbershop, below.
The $175 million facility, and all its bells and whistles, is a visible sign of the past two seasons of work. The facility was first announced in November 2023 and broke ground in late August 2024. The state-of-the-art campus was funded completely by the Walton-Penner ownership group, and is 30 percent bigger than their old headquarters building, according to the team's website.
The building also is a reminder of the Walton-Penner ownership group's commitment to making the team one of the best in the NFL, both on and off the field. The next big investment in the club will be the team's new stadium, on track to be built at the team's preferred site at Denver's historic Burnham Yard. While finalized plans have not been announced quite yet, the team is committing significant time and energy into the beautification of the area, and community inclusivity. You can see all the updates on the team's stadium website. The biggest remaining hurdle will be the relocation of Denver Water, which is located at Burnham Yard.

#Broncos #team #building
emBeRrUN
32 mins. ago
Cecilia Cavallin has renewed her contract with Juventus until 2029, and will spend the 2026/27 season on loan with Parma.
The 21-year-old forward joined Juventus in January 2025, and spent the remainder of that 2024/25 campaign on loan with H&D Chievo Women.
In 2025/26, she continued her development with another loan spell at Bologna, and she will return to Emilia-Romagna for another year, though this time in Serie A Women with Parma.
Good luck for the season to come, Cecilia!

#women #year #january
hawkeaz
33 mins. ago
Tennessee football won the recruiting battle for five-star running back David Gabriel Georges, and Ohio State is trying to cope with the loss.
On this podcast episode of "The Volunteer State," beat writer Adam Sparks and columnist John Adams discuss both sides of that result, including the potential impact of Gabriel Georges on the Vols in 2027 and his similarities to past UT running backs.
Plus, Sparks is back from SEC media days, where he talked to reporters who ******* ume five-star freshman Faizon Brandon will win UT's quarterback competition over redshirt freshman George MacIntyre. Even some on the SEC Network set have made up their mind. But why?
And coach Josh Heupel may be hedging on his plan for picking the starting quarterback.
It's a loaded podcast episode as the Vols approach the start of preseason practice on Aug. 5. To hear the full discussion, listen to the 61-minute podcast. Here are some highlights.

#podcast #five #running
pyta_merge_wild_hype
35 mins. ago
Tennessee football won the recruiting battle for five-star running back David Gabriel Georges, and Ohio State is trying to cope with the loss.
On this podcast episode of "The Volunteer State," beat writer Adam Sparks and columnist John Adams discuss both sides of that result, including the potential impact of Gabriel Georges on the Vols in 2027 and his similarities to past UT running backs.
Plus, Sparks is back from SEC media days, where he talked to reporters who ******* ume five-star freshman Faizon Brandon will win UT's quarterback competition over redshirt freshman George MacIntyre. Even some on the SEC Network set have made up their mind. But why?
And coach Josh Heupel may be hedging on his plan for picking the starting quarterback.
It's a loaded podcast episode as the Vols approach the start of preseason practice on Aug. 5. To hear the full discussion, listen to the 61-minute podcast. Here are some highlights.

#podcast #gabriel #five #star
k2FWIEv
36 mins. ago
Unsurprisingly, the Cleveland Cavaliers need to add another forward to the roster in the wake of LeBron James going to the Philadelphia 76ers. It seems that the signing of Mario Hezonja is not the only transaction the Cavaliers are pursuing.
In a segment on NBA Today, ESPN's Shams Charania noted that "DeMar DeRozan has interest from Cleveland". Charania also mentioned that "Miami, Denver and Cleveland are among the teams interested in DeMar DeRozan".
The Sacramento Kings bought out DeRozan earlier this month. DeRozan will turn 37 by the time the season tips off in October. Age hasn't hindered his ability to be a microwave scorer and availability averaging 18.4 points while shooting 49.7% from the field in the 77 games played this past season.
The Cavaliers clearly need wing talent after Dean Wade signed with the 76ers and Keon Ellis signed with the Brooklyn Nets. DeRozan projects as a more awkward fit for Cleveland's roster given that he has been the primary scoring option for the majority of his career. The unknown of how he will find his spots on a team with the ball primarily in James Harden and Donovan Mitchell is yet to be seen.
A clear benefit for the Cavaliers in a DeRozan addition would be the pressure to the rim DeRozan provides, as well as being a sufficient scorer without support. The warts of the acquisition would be that DeRozan has never established a consistent outside shot.

#derozan #james #need #season
42cra7hstomp
37 mins. ago
The Chicago Bears kick off training camp this week at Halas Hall, which marks the unofficial start to the 2026 NFL season -- and the second under head coach Ben Johnson.
While players have already started to report, training camp officially begins on Wednesday, July 22 with a closed practice. But there are 11 practices open to the public (a free ticket is required for entry). The Bears will also have one joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals and another with the Tennessee **** ans -- both open to the public -- ahead of their respective road preseason games on Aug. 20 and Aug. 27.
This will mark the seventh time the Bears will hold training camp at Halas Hall after 18 years practicing at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais.
Here's a list of the dates, times and details for each of the Bears' training camp practices, including joint practices and how to attend.
Friday, July 31

#halas
wolf
38 mins. ago
Maresca's opening exchange with £116M star Elliot Anderson has been caught by in-house media
The Man City manager told Anderson he can call him "anything, anything" at any time
Maresca urged Anderson to "enjoy this moment" before pre-season gets underway
The opening exchange between Enzo Maresca and his first signing as Manchester City manager has been revealed by the club's in-house media team.
Anderson joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest earlier this month in a deal worth £116 million, making him the costliest signing in the club's history and briefly setting a new British transfer record.

#House #manager
4bounce
39 mins. ago
New Delhi: On March 27 this year, Saransh Jain posted photos and videos on Instagram, thanking former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh for the valuable lessons he learnt during a five-day camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.

In the caption, Saransh mentioned a line Harbhajan Singh told him that touched him the most. It read: "Kuch paane ke liye kuch khona nahi, kuch karna padta hai (To achieve something, you don't have to lose something, you have to do something)." Saransh further wrote: "These aren't just words. They were deeply felt and will stay with me."
Now, months later, the 33-year-old has earned his maiden India call-up.

"He is a very humble guy who knows exactly what he needs to do. I wish him all the very best because this is a special moment for him, his family and everyone who has supported him," Harbhajan told TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview.

Saransh, who has played extensive First-Class cricket and has been a regular for Madhya Pradesh, impressed the selectors with his consistency during the domestic grind and was recently rewarded with an India A call-up. In his outing for India A against Sri Lanka A, Saransh picked up seven wickets in the two unofficial Tests. In the second match, he claimed six wickets and scored an unbeaten 70 in the first innings, paving the way for India's 10-wicket victory.
"He has worked incredibly hard and spent many years in domestic cricket, which, in many ways, is tougher than people realise. Bowling long spells of 40 or 50 overs across a match teaches you a lot. The more you bowl, the more you learn," says Harbhajan, while lauding Saransh's domestic grind.

Washington Sundar's injury opened the door for Saransh. With Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav in the squad, Saransh is the fourth spinner but the lone off-spinner. If he goes on to make his debut, Saransh will become the first India player to debut after the age of 33 since Robin Singh in 1998.

"At 33, he is still young for a spinner, but he now has the experience of bowling to some of the best players of spin in domestic cricket. I am grateful that I got the opportunity to spend four or five days with him," says Harbhajan, backing Saransh to do well.
Over the years, Saransh's flight, dip and high-arm action have proved difficult for batters to pick. Those are exactly the attributes that caught Harbhajan Singh's attention during the specialist camp for off-spinners at the CoE.

"The first thing I noticed was his action. He has a very good action and keeps things simple. He isn't trying too many fancy variations. He has a lot of experience, an excellent seam position and tremendous control. Those qualities make a big difference," says Harbhajan.

"Experience teaches you to trust your strengths and bowl the right line and length consistently. What impressed me the most was his attitude. His mindset is always about taking wickets. Today, many bowlers are focused on simply getting thr
M8sTLy19
41 mins. ago
The clock is ticking on the Detroit Tigers, who have just six days to decide if they will trade ace left-hander Tarik Skubal.
Here are the latest rumors as Monday's trade deadline approaches.
"The Detroit Tigers are starting to make it a much easier decision for the front office to unload ace Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline," USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported Monday. "The Tigers drop their third consecutive game, 8-5 to the Baltimore Orioles, and are now 50-57."
Clearly, the Tigers have entered the trade deadline no-man's land.
"Rival executives remain uncertain about what the Tigers will do before the deadline, and they can see the logic behind either path," ESPN's Buster Olney reported Monday.

#trade #detroit #skubal #nightengale
lazy
42 mins. ago
Bayer Leverkusen have entered negotiations with Olympique de Marseille over the potential signing of Facundo Medina, with the Argentina international emerging as one of the club's primary defensive targets this summer.
According to reports, discussions between the two clubs are already underway. Medina, who recently featured for Argentina in the World Cup final, is viewed as an experienced and versatile addition capable of operating both as a centre-back and on the left side of defence.
The 27-year-old only joined Marseille recently but has quickly attracted interest following his impressive performances at both club and international level. His versatility and composure in possession reportedly make him an ideal fit for Leverkusen's style of play.
Leverkusen's recruitment drive is not limited to central defence, however. The club also continue to monitor KRC Genk full-back Zakaria El Ouahdi as they explore options to strengthen the right side of their defence, too.
The Moroccan international has been on Leverkusen's radar for some time and remains an alternative should the club decide to add another full-back before the transfer window closes. While no agreement has yet been reached, El Ouahdi is still considered a realistic option.

#side
szrlcgctjqofmerr
43 mins. ago
Even though the pads aren't on yet, the competition in training camp is heating up. The Los Angeles Rams held their second practice at LMU on Monday and a handful of players stood out in a positive way – including two young guys who are trying to make their mark on the 53-man roster.
Based on reports from camp, here are four players who performed well in Monday's practice.
The Rams traded up for Daniels in the sixth round of the draft this year and they may have found their latest Day 3 gem. The former Miami receiver drew high praise from reporters in attendance, as well as his head coach Sean McVay. Stu Jackson of TheRams.com noted that Daniels "caught just about every target thrown his way on Monday" while working with the second-team offense.
McVay said Daniels has "done a good job and called him a "mature rookie" with a "no-nonsense mentality." And with guys like Puka Nacua and Davante Adams to learn from, McVay likes the potential of the rookie wideout.
"So it's a great group, but I'm excited about CJ and he'll be another guy when you talk about the importance of the preseason, he'll be a guy I'm looking forward to watching play and obviously in these practice settings as well," McVay said.

#well #camp #players #guys
cupz4nxt8kpt504
45 mins. ago
Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen (24) could be on his way to join BlueCo-owned Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg, as reported by Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace. The Denmark international could be the third Chelsea goalkeeper to join the Alsatians in three seasons, following in the footsteps of Djordje Petrovic and Mike Penders. The outlet understands that Jörgensen is expected to link up with Strasbourg in the next hours after initial talks with Strasbourg head coach Hugo Oliveira.
Oliveira, a former goalkeeping coach turned manager, emphasised the importance of a goalkeeper being heavily involved in build-up play. Jörgensen joined Chelsea from Villarreal two years ago. Those last campaigns, he was mainly Robert Sanchez's understudy at Stamford Bridge. The Sweden-born Denmark international featured 36 times for Chelsea in all competitions.
Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace understands that a loan move is in the works, but no agreement has been reached yet.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval

#strasbourg #rgensen #derni #nouvelles
8npin2mgpzf6sdj
46 mins. ago
In our weekly FanDuel Sportsbook survey, we asked San Francisco 49ers fans whether the team should part ways with John Lynch if the team misses the playoffs in 2026.
The 49ers would likely need to suffer multiple injuries at critical positions once again to miss the playoffs. Depending on where you look, the Niners are projected to finish anywhere between the top three and the top five teams in the NFC. The expectation is for them to make the postseason.
Even if there were injuries, disappointments, or shortcomings of some sort, 49ers fans are still willing to give general manager John Lynch grace if the team doesn't make the playoffs in 2026.
That makes it seem like the question was silly and should've never been posed. The 49ers have been one of the most successful franchises this decade. They've made the playoffs multiple times, including appearances in the NFC Championship and Super Bowl.
For as much flak as the organization has received for some of their top draft picks not panning out, not enough credit has been given for the team's willingness to move on when they've realized they've made a mistake.

#multiple
choan_jdjqho
47 mins. ago
With the New Orleans Saints officially entering a new era at quarterback, no one understands the demands of leading the franchise better than Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Brees.
In an exclusive one-on-one interview with Covers.com, the future Hall of Famer sat down with DJ Siddiqi to discuss the Saints' outlook under quarterback Tyler Shough, who enters his second season and first as the team's Week 1 starter. Brees praised the young signal-caller's maturity, poise and leadership while expressing optimism about the direction of the offense under head coach Kellen Moore.
"I've been really impressed with him," Brees said. "I talked to him around the draft last year, at training camp, during the season and right before he took over."
Brees said he watched the Saints gradually come together despite facing significant changes on both sides of the football.
"To watch that team come together—in a lot of ways it was a new offense with Kellen Moore, it was a new defense with Brandon Staley—but man, they really hit their stride at the end of the year, and in large part, the quarterback was playing well."

#brees #famer #Football #season
HaVeNFlY55
48 mins. ago
The New England Patriots did not even make it through one training camp practice without suffering their first season-ending injury of the summer. On Sunday, after what appeared to be a harmless slip-up on his part the previous day, second-year man Jeremiah Webb was placed on IR and therefore shut down for the season.
To take his spot on the roster, the team turned to a wide receiver offering a similar profile: Kobe Prentice, who was added to the club through the waiver wire.
Name: Kobe Prentice
Position: Wide receiver
Jersey number: 19 (w)

#prentice #wide #england #sunday
swuji_vcu
49 mins. ago
The San Diego Padres have six games before the trade deadline on Aug. 3 and that means that each game will be critical to determine whether the team will be a buyer or a seller. The first of those six games is tonight against the Colorado Rockies, and the cellar-dwelling NL West rival would love nothing more than to take down the Padres in two games before the San Francisco Giants come to town for a four-game set.
San Diego is coming off a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins, which allowed them to catch and pass a team they are battling with for a National League Wild Card position. There is still more to do for the Padres and while the games against the Rockies will not allow them to knock off another team in front of them winning these games is still of utmost importance.
San Diego gained a half-game on the Arizona Diamondbacks without even taking the field on Monday. The hope is the momentum gained from the way the Padres finished their 5-5 road trip can continue and send them into a deadline decision with their best winning streak of the season under their belt. San Diego will have an opportunity to continue that potential streak tonight against the Rockies at Petco Park at 6:40 p.m.
Padres News:
Padres take new approach to pitching and finish road trip at .500.

#game #team #take #still
62083vxkprime
50 mins. ago
Caleb Williams has quickly emerged as a clutch quarterback after one special season with the Chicago Bears. That trait has carried him into elite NFL quarterback territory. Yet there is still much more room for him to grow.
In a recent article, Mike Pendleton takes a look at Caleb Williams' game following his special 2025 season. Here is what he had to say:
"One of the biggest impressions that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams made during his standout sophomore campaign was his clutch performance, earning himself the nickname of "The Iceman" as he captivated the NFL audience and ***** ysts alike.
Williams, who orchestrated an NFL record seven comebacks for the Bears last season, still has shown there are areas in which he needs to progress his development and going into his second year under Ben Johnson. If he can make those leaps, he'll continue to turn heads."
Caleb Williams will be feared in games late by opponents because of the rare clutch gene he has. If he takes another step in improving his all-around game as a quarterback, the Bears will have something truly special on their hands. Caleb Williams' clutch ability saves all of his weaknesses, and that was evident in many games last season. As not attainable as 6 game-winning drives seems, Caleb Williams will need to improve so another trait of his can be the reason the Bears win games. If Caleb can do that, the Bears will be able to withstand anything with Williams at the helm, and Williams will be viewed in a totally different regard.

#bears #quarterback
19_rEa_flip_498_cfgs
51 mins. ago
Fleetwood Town have signed defender Jake Batty on a two-year deal after his release by Swindon Town earlier this summer.
The 21-year-old came through Blackburn Rovers' academy and had a spell on loan with Accrington Stanley, making 25 appearances.
He then joined Swindon earlier this year and made 17 appearances at the tail end of the season on a short-term deal.
Batty's arrival comes alongside that of goalkeeper James Pradic, who joins following his release by Preston North End.
Pradic, 21, spent five years with North End but did not make a senior appearance for the club.

#year #town
23cuj6wieuw
52 mins. ago
So far, Manchester United have signed a back-up goalkeeper, two midfielders and a young forward this summer, but former Red Devils defender Danny Simpson says they need fresh blood in another position.
"Lisandro Martinez is injured, Matthijs de Ligt gets injured a lot and Harry Maguire is 33 now, so I think we could do with a centre-back," Simpson told BBC Radio Manchester.
United currently have a wealth of experience in the centre-back department with Martinez, De Ligt and Maguire, but injuries halted their playing time together last season.
It is not yet known if Martinez will be ruled out of the start of the domestic campaign with the injury he picked up during Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain.
De Ligt last featured for United in November 2025 under Ruben Amorim.

#martinez #centre #last
zxety42
54 mins. ago
Everton are interested in signing Chelsea striker Liam Delap this summer, according to talkSPORT. Everton manager David Moyes wanted to bring the Toffees target to the Hill ****** inson Stadium last summer, holding face-to-face talks with him. However, the 23-year-old opted to join Chelsea after leaving Ipswich Town. Delap scored just one goal in 28 Premier League games last term, and another goal in 13 other appearances. Chelsea are ready to cut their losses and are closing in on a move for Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck.
Delap is set to be available for a transfer, and Everton are monitoring his situation. Moyes will be confident of getting the best out of the Chelsea flop given his track record with youngsters. The Englishman bagged 12 goals in 37 Premier League games for Ipswich in 2024-25 and could prove to be a quality finisher elsewhere. Everton want attacking reinforcements and they could look to go for Delap in the coming weeks. Both Thierno Barry and Beto have been linked with summer exits.
Jack Grealish has returned to Manchester City after his loan spell, and while the Toffees are open to another loan deal, City prefer a permanent sale. Senegalese attacker Iliman Ndiaye has suitors in the Saudi Pro League, and Everton will need more options in attack even if they hold on to him.

#Chelsea #delap #summer
tr4lYlazy
55 mins. ago
Germany sporting director Rudi Völler has reflected on Julian Nagelsmann's tenure as head coach of the national team, admitting that the former Bayern Munich boss faced a level of scrutiny that made his job increasingly difficult.
According to Völler, Nagelsmann's public standing deteriorated to the point where virtually every decision he made was met with criticism, regardless of the reasoning behind it.
"One thing that became very difficult during Julian Nagelsmann's time as national coach - and that's something I underestimated myself - was his standing with the media and the fans. At some point, it didn't matter what decision he made; people reacted negatively, which made every decision appear to be the wrong one."
Völler pointed to the contrasting reactions Nagelsmann received when dealing with his players, arguing that the coach found himself in a no-win situation.
"The best examples were the occasions when Julian criticised players - he was criticised for doing so. When he tried to take the pressure and blame off the players, he was criticised for that as well. That's simply part of a coach's job. In the end, the results are what count, and unfortunately, those were disappointing towards the end."

#julian #decision #national #standing
tunnelstorm7VQ
56 mins. ago
The MLB season is nearing the trade deadline and entering the playoff push. With under 60 games left, teams are making final pushes for playoff berths. Player production has become vital, and improved play has helped specific teams join the playoff race. Entering the week, here are the top 10 second basemen.
MORE: One player every MLB team will trade at the 2026 trade deadline
Feb 23, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners infielder Cole Young against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Young has improved his numbers in year two. Entering the week, he leads Seattle in WAR. He will be a key offensive piece as the Mariners compete for a playoff berth.
Meidroth has improved in his second season, and the White Sox have been one of the best stories during the 2026 season. Entering the week, the Chicago second baseman ranks top 10 in hits, runs, and on-base percentage among MLB second basemen.

#entering #week #Seattle #Mariners
hdbiaxmlwdi
58 mins. ago
The final few weeks of the summer transfer window will be busy for Real Madrid, with signings and exits expected. In terms of incomings, Yan Diomande and Rodri are wanted, while there are several first team players that have been earmarked as candidates to leave before the end of next month.
Raul Asencio, Eduardo Camavinga and Franco Mastantuono (loan) are players that Real Madrid want to move on, while they could also be convinced to sell Gonzalo Garcia amid strong interest from Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham. The La Fabrica graduate would bring in much-needed funds in the event that Diomande and Rodri are signed, although head coach Jose Mourinho would prefer him to remain at the Bernabeu.
Mourinho considers Gonzalo to be a differential option in attack. He's the closest thing that Real Madrid have to a target forward, and if the decision is eventually made for him to stay, it could mean that a different attacking player departs in his place.
That player could be Endrick. Despite reports earlier in the summer that Mourinho wanted to keep the Brazil international in his squad for the 2026-27 season, Marca have reported that Real Madrid are now considering whether to loan him out again.
Real Madrid see Endrick as one of their biggest stars for the future, but right now, his chances of regular playing time look slim – especially if Diomande joins, as expected. There are fears that his development will be stunted if he does not feature prominently, which is why club bosses are considering whether to send him on loan for the second successive transfer window.

#diomande #endrick #transfer
ms46p9xntl4
59 mins. ago
Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola (23) is reported to have reached an agreement in principle to join Liverpool, according to information from L'Équipe.
Having made it clear to his club's management that he does not wish to extend his contract – which runs until 2028 – with Les Rouge et Bleu, the French winger is said to have recently spoken with the Reds' new manager, Andoni Iraola, to discuss a potential move.
Although they are far from having reached an agreement on the terms of a transfer at this stage, Liverpool and PSG are indeed in talks to find common ground. The outcome of the deal could hinge on a fee in excess of €120m.
At 23, and after three successful years in the French capital, Barcola is now keen to take his career to the next level and establish himself as a potential first-team regular at a major European club. Often relegated to the role of 12th man in PSG's key fixtures in recent months, the Lyon-born player now seems determined to spread his wings, having reportedly identified Anfield as his preferred destination should a transfer go ahead.
GFFN | Léo Aschi

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San Francisco (45-61) opened a three-game series against Milwaukee (66-40) on Monday. The Giants won the series opener, 3-0, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. 35,107 were in attendance.
Two former Vols played in Monday's National League contest.
Drew Gilbert started in center field for the Giants. He went 1-for-3 and singled to right field in the sixth inning. Gilbert was picked off at first base by pitcher Brandon Sproat (3-6).
Garrett Stallings pitched two innings in relief for the Brewers. He recorded one strikeout and 37 pitches, including 19 strikes, against seven batters. The right-handed pitcher allowed one walk.
Stallings played for the Vols from 2017-19. He appeared 52 games, including 35 starts, and pitched 251.1 innings. Stallings recorded 182 strikeouts, two saves and a 16-14 record.

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