18 mins. ago
We usually don’t hear about fights breaking out at NFL practices until training camp, but the Detroit Lions are kicking off practice fight season early.
According to Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit, multiple fights broke out during the Lions’ first mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday.
Making the situation even more strange, the fights occurred during a walkthrough, when players are going half-speed, at most.
Lions backup offensive lineman Devin Cochran and defensive end Anthony Lucas were the first combatants, and then Lucas got into it with a different player on the next rep and Cochran got involved once again.
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According to Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit, multiple fights broke out during the Lions’ first mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday.
Making the situation even more strange, the fights occurred during a walkthrough, when players are going half-speed, at most.
Lions backup offensive lineman Devin Cochran and defensive end Anthony Lucas were the first combatants, and then Lucas got into it with a different player on the next rep and Cochran got involved once again.
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28 mins. ago
It had been widely reported that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens desired a long-term deal this offseason. But, a month and a half after officially signing the franchise tag, Pickens told reporters Tuesday at mandatory minicamp that he’s not disappointed he didn’t receive a long-term contract.
Pickens also said he doesn’t plan on holding out or in and that he’ll be at training camp later this summer.
This story is being updated.
Pickens also said he doesn’t plan on holding out or in and that he’ll be at training camp later this summer.
This story is being updated.
30 mins. ago
Tiffany Helou gave birth to daughter Tatum Grace in an unmedicated delivery at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach
The couple calls Tatum their "double rainbow baby" after experiencing multiple miscarriages
Gio and Tiffany say their 2-year-old son Teddy has embraced his role as a loving big brother
Selling the OC's Gio Helou and his wife Tiffany are parents again!
The couple has welcomed their second baby together, a rep for Helou confirms to PEOPLE. Tiffany welcomed their daughter, Tatum Grace Helou, on Friday, June 12, at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, Calif., in an unmedicated and natural birth. The little one weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz.
The couple calls Tatum their "double rainbow baby" after experiencing multiple miscarriages
Gio and Tiffany say their 2-year-old son Teddy has embraced his role as a loving big brother
Selling the OC's Gio Helou and his wife Tiffany are parents again!
The couple has welcomed their second baby together, a rep for Helou confirms to PEOPLE. Tiffany welcomed their daughter, Tatum Grace Helou, on Friday, June 12, at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, Calif., in an unmedicated and natural birth. The little one weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz.
40 mins. ago
UCLA is about to get another Betts sibling after Lauren Betts and Sienna Betts led the Bruins to their first women’s basketball national **** le. This time, however, it is the men’s team that is going after their younger brother, 7’3 center Dylan Betts, as he officially received a scholarship offer from the school.
This is exciting news for Dylan, who is a five-star center playing for IMG Academy, ranked No. 10 in the nation by 247Sports, as well as the No. 5 center and the No. 3 player in Florida from the Class of 2028. Like his sisters, he was originally from Colorado, but unlike them, he transferred to IMG Academy in Florida to further develop his game.
His eldest sister, Lauren, is a known dominant center, while his other sister, Sienna, a power forward, was the No. 2 prospect from her class and was also central to UCLA’s championship run. With the family’s history being filled with talented bigs, the pressure is on for Dylan Betts to also be a dominant big, should he go to the school.
Also like his sisters, he was part of UCLA basketball and attended the organization’s training camps. In addition, he also participated in the NBPA Top 100 Camp. The UCLA offer came in after that training camp, with many questioning why the Bruins only offered a five-star legacy like him now, given that his sisters won a national **** le with the team.
Even with the history of the Betts sisters playing for UCLA giving the Bruins the advantage, other schools have beentrying to recruit him much earlier, and this could edge out his family’s history with UCLA. He has not yet visited any of them, and the UCLA offer now changes things.
This is exciting news for Dylan, who is a five-star center playing for IMG Academy, ranked No. 10 in the nation by 247Sports, as well as the No. 5 center and the No. 3 player in Florida from the Class of 2028. Like his sisters, he was originally from Colorado, but unlike them, he transferred to IMG Academy in Florida to further develop his game.
His eldest sister, Lauren, is a known dominant center, while his other sister, Sienna, a power forward, was the No. 2 prospect from her class and was also central to UCLA’s championship run. With the family’s history being filled with talented bigs, the pressure is on for Dylan Betts to also be a dominant big, should he go to the school.
Also like his sisters, he was part of UCLA basketball and attended the organization’s training camps. In addition, he also participated in the NBPA Top 100 Camp. The UCLA offer came in after that training camp, with many questioning why the Bruins only offered a five-star legacy like him now, given that his sisters won a national **** le with the team.
Even with the history of the Betts sisters playing for UCLA giving the Bruins the advantage, other schools have beentrying to recruit him much earlier, and this could edge out his family’s history with UCLA. He has not yet visited any of them, and the UCLA offer now changes things.
43 mins. ago
Some prominent Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance, have criticized the MLB after the league issued warnings to three San Francisco Giants players who wrote Bible verses on rainbow-patterned LGBTQ Pride Night caps, violating the league’s policy against altering uniforms.
San Francisco Giants pitcher Landen Roupp wrote a Bible verse on his Pride night hat on Friday. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
Vance, in response to a Sports Illustrated post on X reporting that the MLB warned the three players, said Tuesday afternoon: “Trump won we don’t have to do this anymore.”
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., sent a letter to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday afternoon, accusing the league of a “pattern of discrimination” against players who “profess their Christian faith,” demanding the MLB respond to questions about its policies on altering uniforms and religious expression.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier appeared to threaten legal action against the league in a post on X on Tuesday afternoon, saying, “Do you practice religious discrimination in Florida, MLB? You’ll be hearing from my office soon.”
San Francisco Giants pitcher Landen Roupp wrote a Bible verse on his Pride night hat on Friday. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
Vance, in response to a Sports Illustrated post on X reporting that the MLB warned the three players, said Tuesday afternoon: “Trump won we don’t have to do this anymore.”
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., sent a letter to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday afternoon, accusing the league of a “pattern of discrimination” against players who “profess their Christian faith,” demanding the MLB respond to questions about its policies on altering uniforms and religious expression.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier appeared to threaten legal action against the league in a post on X on Tuesday afternoon, saying, “Do you practice religious discrimination in Florida, MLB? You’ll be hearing from my office soon.”
1 hr. ago
The Denver Broncos kicked off a three-day mandatory minicamp on Tuesday and, for the first time this spring, media members saw quarterback Bo Nix (ankle) participating in practice.
Nix threw during individual drills, but did not participate in team drills. He had "a nifty bullet over the middle" to wide receiver Courtland Sutton, according to the Denver Gazette's Chris Tomasson. Nix was "very limited," according to KUSA-TV's Mike Klis.
Denver previously held six practices during organized team activities (OTAs) over the last two weeks. Broncos coach Sean Payton said Nix did pre-practice throwing before the first week, and he said the QB got walk-through and two-minute reps during the second week of OTAs. Nix did not practice in the two sessions that media members attended, though.
This week, Nix was out on the field with his teammates on Tuesday, just as Payton previously indicated he would be, albeit in a limited capacity.
Nix, 26, broke his ankle during a divisional-round playoff win over the Buffalo Bills in January. The quarterback was originally projected to be back to full speed in time for OTAs, but that changed after Nix underwent a clean-up surgery in April. Nix is now back on the field, and he is expected to be on track to be completely recovered for training camp, which begins in late July.
Nix threw during individual drills, but did not participate in team drills. He had "a nifty bullet over the middle" to wide receiver Courtland Sutton, according to the Denver Gazette's Chris Tomasson. Nix was "very limited," according to KUSA-TV's Mike Klis.
Denver previously held six practices during organized team activities (OTAs) over the last two weeks. Broncos coach Sean Payton said Nix did pre-practice throwing before the first week, and he said the QB got walk-through and two-minute reps during the second week of OTAs. Nix did not practice in the two sessions that media members attended, though.
This week, Nix was out on the field with his teammates on Tuesday, just as Payton previously indicated he would be, albeit in a limited capacity.
Nix, 26, broke his ankle during a divisional-round playoff win over the Buffalo Bills in January. The quarterback was originally projected to be back to full speed in time for OTAs, but that changed after Nix underwent a clean-up surgery in April. Nix is now back on the field, and he is expected to be on track to be completely recovered for training camp, which begins in late July.
1 hr. ago
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic worked out on his own again Tuesday during the U.S. team's World Cup practice session while he rehabilitates his calf injury.
A team spokesman described Pulisic as “day to day” after his second straight day doing individual workouts while his teammates practiced at the U.S. training base in Orange County. The Americans' next game is against Australia in Seattle on Friday.
Pulisic was limited to one half of action in the Americans' World Cup-opening 4-1 victory over Paraguay last Friday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The AC Milan forward was stellar in the first match of his second World Cup. He recorded an ******* ist on Folarin Balogun's first goal, and he caused an own-goal by Paraguay with his playmaking from relentless runs down the left side of the U.S. attack.
Pulisic was kicked in the back of his left calf during training last week, and he was removed from the win over Paraguay at halftime when he felt stiffness. The U.S. was already ahead 3-0 after its highest-scoring half in a World Cup match.
A team spokesman described Pulisic as “day to day” after his second straight day doing individual workouts while his teammates practiced at the U.S. training base in Orange County. The Americans' next game is against Australia in Seattle on Friday.
Pulisic was limited to one half of action in the Americans' World Cup-opening 4-1 victory over Paraguay last Friday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The AC Milan forward was stellar in the first match of his second World Cup. He recorded an ******* ist on Folarin Balogun's first goal, and he caused an own-goal by Paraguay with his playmaking from relentless runs down the left side of the U.S. attack.
Pulisic was kicked in the back of his left calf during training last week, and he was removed from the win over Paraguay at halftime when he felt stiffness. The U.S. was already ahead 3-0 after its highest-scoring half in a World Cup match.
2 hours ago
KANCHANABURI, Thailand (AP) — After decades beneath the surface, a submerged station from World War II's infamous "Death Railway" has resurfaced in Thailand.
Maintenance at Vajiralongkorn Dam drained the hydropower facility's reservoir, revealing Nithe Station for the first time in more than 40 years.
Researchers are racing to survey the site, which was a major depot on the historic 415-kilometer (257-mile) route that connected then Siam and Burma, modern day Thailand and Myanmar.
But it is a race against time, as the completion of the dam's maintenance in August and Southeast Asia's rainy season may soon reflood the area.
During World War II, around 60,000 Allied prisoners of war, as well as hundreds of thousands of Asian laborers, were forced to build the railway by the Empire of ****** an.
Maintenance at Vajiralongkorn Dam drained the hydropower facility's reservoir, revealing Nithe Station for the first time in more than 40 years.
Researchers are racing to survey the site, which was a major depot on the historic 415-kilometer (257-mile) route that connected then Siam and Burma, modern day Thailand and Myanmar.
But it is a race against time, as the completion of the dam's maintenance in August and Southeast Asia's rainy season may soon reflood the area.
During World War II, around 60,000 Allied prisoners of war, as well as hundreds of thousands of Asian laborers, were forced to build the railway by the Empire of ****** an.
5 hours ago
There’s never a dull day in the world of Jordan Spieth. The three-time major-winning master of disaster has become infamous for getting himself in (and out) of tight spots over the years. That tendency is amplified at the U.S. Open, where the brutal setups turn even golf’s most conservative players into scrambling lunatics. Not to be outdone, Spieth jumpstarted the “Jordan Spieth Experience” during his range session at Shinnecock on Monday, nearly smoking a random passerby in the head with an errant shot. Take it away, Jordan.
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“37, three-degree cut—OH GOD!” Spieth was seen saying by cameras trained on his range bay, perhaps in anticipation of this very thing. “Jesus,” the 2015 U.S. Open champ continued, slumping forward in relief. “Dude, that almost smoked him in the head … I started looking down and he’s walking right at that ball. Wooo!”
Classic Spieth, but in his defense, the northerly wind on Monday prompted many pros to abandon their practce rounds entirely. Shinnecock, which was designed with its location’s persistent southwestern blow in mind, becomes virtually unplayable when the wind shifts to the north. Needless to say, if you’re headed out to the tournament this week, make sure to keep your head on swivel, especially if you hear “now driving … JORDAN SPIETH!”
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“37, three-degree cut—OH GOD!” Spieth was seen saying by cameras trained on his range bay, perhaps in anticipation of this very thing. “Jesus,” the 2015 U.S. Open champ continued, slumping forward in relief. “Dude, that almost smoked him in the head … I started looking down and he’s walking right at that ball. Wooo!”
Classic Spieth, but in his defense, the northerly wind on Monday prompted many pros to abandon their practce rounds entirely. Shinnecock, which was designed with its location’s persistent southwestern blow in mind, becomes virtually unplayable when the wind shifts to the north. Needless to say, if you’re headed out to the tournament this week, make sure to keep your head on swivel, especially if you hear “now driving … JORDAN SPIETH!”
RELATED: Tee times and pairings for the first and second round at Shinnecock Hills
7 hours ago
Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento is a major doubt for England's World Cup campaign, with Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah poised to replace the full-back.
Livramento, 23, is understood to have sustained an injury during a training session on Sunday before England's World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday night (21:00 BST).
While the Football ***** ociation is not commenting on the extent of Livramento's injury, it is understood there are fears he could be out of action for up to four weeks.
Livramento's involvement in the tournament had already been in doubt after he missed the final five weeks of the season with a thigh injury.
If, as is now expected, Livramento is ruled out of the tournament, Chelsea defender Chalobah is set to replace him - though he will not join up with the squad until after the Croatia match.
Livramento, 23, is understood to have sustained an injury during a training session on Sunday before England's World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday night (21:00 BST).
While the Football ***** ociation is not commenting on the extent of Livramento's injury, it is understood there are fears he could be out of action for up to four weeks.
Livramento's involvement in the tournament had already been in doubt after he missed the final five weeks of the season with a thigh injury.
If, as is now expected, Livramento is ruled out of the tournament, Chelsea defender Chalobah is set to replace him - though he will not join up with the squad until after the Croatia match.
9 hours ago
The Korean Football ***** ociation have issued a statement condemning the leaked conversation of some journalists appearing to mock South Korea captain Heung-min Son.
Football Asian revealed that some journalists were caught on the microphone mocking Son's national service, claiming that he "didn't even properly serve in the military."
Son earned an exemption from the mandatory 21-month posting following the nation's Asian Games victory in 2018, allowing him to participate in a three-month basic military training service instead. However, these comments have landed the journalists in trouble.
A statement from the KFA said: "Message of advice regarding media activities related to the South Korean national football team.
"The Korea Football ***** ociation expresses regret regarding the inappropriate remarks made by some media officials during the training of the national football team at the Guadalajara base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
Football Asian revealed that some journalists were caught on the microphone mocking Son's national service, claiming that he "didn't even properly serve in the military."
Son earned an exemption from the mandatory 21-month posting following the nation's Asian Games victory in 2018, allowing him to participate in a three-month basic military training service instead. However, these comments have landed the journalists in trouble.
A statement from the KFA said: "Message of advice regarding media activities related to the South Korean national football team.
"The Korea Football ***** ociation expresses regret regarding the inappropriate remarks made by some media officials during the training of the national football team at the Guadalajara base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
10 hours ago
Inglewood, Calif. — The coach of Iran's World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night.
Coach Amir Ghalenoei didn't say who ordered the Iranians to leave earlier than planned. The team had expected to spend the night in California to maximize the normal recovery process after its opening game, only to be told after the match that everyone must immediately get on a plane for the 140-mile trip back to Tijuana.
"They didn't even give us time to recover," Ghalenoei said through an interpreter. "After the game today, they said to us, 'You have to leave immediately.' It's very important for us to have time for recovery, (but) we are asked to get on a plane and return to our camp in Tijuana, and we are really troubled by that."
The Iranians' World Cup cycle has been in upheaval since the U.S. and Israel began a war against Iran on Feb. 28. Iran ultimately decided to compete even after FIFA rejected its request to move its three group-stage matches out of the U.S.
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi said the team endured five hours of travel and security checks during what's normally a very short trip from Tijuana to the Los Angeles area on Sunday.
Coach Amir Ghalenoei didn't say who ordered the Iranians to leave earlier than planned. The team had expected to spend the night in California to maximize the normal recovery process after its opening game, only to be told after the match that everyone must immediately get on a plane for the 140-mile trip back to Tijuana.
"They didn't even give us time to recover," Ghalenoei said through an interpreter. "After the game today, they said to us, 'You have to leave immediately.' It's very important for us to have time for recovery, (but) we are asked to get on a plane and return to our camp in Tijuana, and we are really troubled by that."
The Iranians' World Cup cycle has been in upheaval since the U.S. and Israel began a war against Iran on Feb. 28. Iran ultimately decided to compete even after FIFA rejected its request to move its three group-stage matches out of the U.S.
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi said the team endured five hours of travel and security checks during what's normally a very short trip from Tijuana to the Los Angeles area on Sunday.
10 hours ago
Iran have claimed they were forced out of the United States just minutes after their match against New Zealand concluded, with coach Amir Ghalenoei saying his team are the "most oppressed" at the World Cup.
The team's build-up to the finals has been profoundly impacted by the conflict between Iran and the United States. The squad was forced to move their training camp to Mexico, with the Trump administration only allowing them into the country on matchdays.
They opened their World Cup with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, roared on by a passionate Iranian-American crowd.
Coach Ghalenoei welcomed the fans' support, but said it had not been matched by those responsible for managing the team's movements in what is believed to be a strong criticism of the US authorities.
"We've spent so much time commuting in the air," he said.
The team's build-up to the finals has been profoundly impacted by the conflict between Iran and the United States. The squad was forced to move their training camp to Mexico, with the Trump administration only allowing them into the country on matchdays.
They opened their World Cup with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, roared on by a passionate Iranian-American crowd.
Coach Ghalenoei welcomed the fans' support, but said it had not been matched by those responsible for managing the team's movements in what is believed to be a strong criticism of the US authorities.
"We've spent so much time commuting in the air," he said.
10 hours ago
Brazil's World Cup campaign continues to be overshadowed by uncertainty surrounding the fitness of star forward Neymar, who underwent further tests on his injured right leg on Monday.
Hopes that the 34-year-old would rejoin training were dashed as he instead attended a clinic for examinations on his right calf. The Brazilian football confederation has not yet released the results of these crucial tests.
Neymar, participating in his fourth World Cup, has been sidelined since sustaining an injury with Santos on 17 May.
He has not taken part in any full training sessions since the five-time world champions commenced their World Cup preparations in Morristown, New Jersey, ahead of their match against Haiti on Friday in Philadelphia.
Brazilian media reports suggest the medical team is aiming for his full recovery by the knockout stages.
Hopes that the 34-year-old would rejoin training were dashed as he instead attended a clinic for examinations on his right calf. The Brazilian football confederation has not yet released the results of these crucial tests.
Neymar, participating in his fourth World Cup, has been sidelined since sustaining an injury with Santos on 17 May.
He has not taken part in any full training sessions since the five-time world champions commenced their World Cup preparations in Morristown, New Jersey, ahead of their match against Haiti on Friday in Philadelphia.
Brazilian media reports suggest the medical team is aiming for his full recovery by the knockout stages.
10 hours ago
The Tennessee ******* ans convene for mandatory minicamp this week, marking the first opportunity for anyone to see the full ******* ans depth chart together at once in the Robert Saleh era.
To mark the occasion, let's go position-by-position with every spot on the roster to ask a simple question: Do the ******* ans have a position battle? In some spots, the answer is obvious. At other positions, the question is a little bit loaded.
With the ******* ans' final opportunity to practice before summer break upon us, here's a look at the whole ******* ans roster and the position battles that will define training camp and beyond.
Cam Ward is unambiguously the ******* ans' starter. Mitchell Trubisky is the backup. Not much controversy, no matter how long Will Levis sticks around.
To mark the occasion, let's go position-by-position with every spot on the roster to ask a simple question: Do the ******* ans have a position battle? In some spots, the answer is obvious. At other positions, the question is a little bit loaded.
With the ******* ans' final opportunity to practice before summer break upon us, here's a look at the whole ******* ans roster and the position battles that will define training camp and beyond.
Cam Ward is unambiguously the ******* ans' starter. Mitchell Trubisky is the backup. Not much controversy, no matter how long Will Levis sticks around.
10 hours ago
The Tennessee ****** ans convene for mandatory minicamp this week, marking the first opportunity for anyone to see the full ****** ans depth chart together at once in the Robert Saleh era.
To mark the occasion, let's go position-by-position with every spot on the roster to ask a simple question: Do the ****** ans have a position battle? In some spots, the answer is obvious. At other positions, the question is a little bit loaded.
With the ****** ans' final opportunity to practice before summer break upon us, here's a look at the whole ****** ans roster and the position battles that will define training camp and beyond.
Cam Ward is unambiguously the ****** ans' starter. Mitchell Trubisky is the backup. Not much controversy, no matter how long Will Levis sticks around.
To mark the occasion, let's go position-by-position with every spot on the roster to ask a simple question: Do the ****** ans have a position battle? In some spots, the answer is obvious. At other positions, the question is a little bit loaded.
With the ****** ans' final opportunity to practice before summer break upon us, here's a look at the whole ****** ans roster and the position battles that will define training camp and beyond.
Cam Ward is unambiguously the ****** ans' starter. Mitchell Trubisky is the backup. Not much controversy, no matter how long Will Levis sticks around.
14 hours ago
Contracts have been agreed for head coach Danny Rohl's switch from Rangers to RB Salzburg and for Hearts' Derek McInnes to arrive at Ibrox as his replacement, but talks are continuing about the German's desire to take his backroom team with him. (Scottish Sun)
Rangers are set to receive a £2m compensation fee when head coach Danny Rohl's switch to RB Salzburg is completed. (The National)
Senior Hearts officials will interview candidates this week as they prepare for head coach Derek McInnes' departure for Rangers after compiling a shortlist and hope to make an appointment within 10 days. (Edinburgh Evening News)
Hearts officials have already held informal talks with head coach candidates from Britain and abroad as they prepare to appoint a new head coach ahead of the first-team reporting back to the Oriam on 25 June before flying out to Spain for a warm-weather training camp. (Hearts Standard)
Real Salt Lake are leading the chase for Hearts midfielder Cammy Devlin and the Major League Soccer club's wages outweigh the amount on offer to the 28-year-old Australian international to re-sign for the Edinburgh outfit. (Daily Record)
Rangers are set to receive a £2m compensation fee when head coach Danny Rohl's switch to RB Salzburg is completed. (The National)
Senior Hearts officials will interview candidates this week as they prepare for head coach Derek McInnes' departure for Rangers after compiling a shortlist and hope to make an appointment within 10 days. (Edinburgh Evening News)
Hearts officials have already held informal talks with head coach candidates from Britain and abroad as they prepare to appoint a new head coach ahead of the first-team reporting back to the Oriam on 25 June before flying out to Spain for a warm-weather training camp. (Hearts Standard)
Real Salt Lake are leading the chase for Hearts midfielder Cammy Devlin and the Major League Soccer club's wages outweigh the amount on offer to the 28-year-old Australian international to re-sign for the Edinburgh outfit. (Daily Record)
14 hours ago
Former Manchester United defender Sonny Aljofree is looking for a new club.
Aljofree joined Manchester United’s first team training in 2022 but spent most of his career out on loan.
The 21-year-old first joined Altrincham for two loan spells, first in 2023 and then in 2024.
He then enjoyed a successful loan spell at Accrington Stanley, where he played regularly. The centre-back played 27 matches and even scored three goals for the League Two side.
Aljofree then joined Notts County on loan last season but could not earn a regular place in the team, making just 11 appearances in total.
Aljofree joined Manchester United’s first team training in 2022 but spent most of his career out on loan.
The 21-year-old first joined Altrincham for two loan spells, first in 2023 and then in 2024.
He then enjoyed a successful loan spell at Accrington Stanley, where he played regularly. The centre-back played 27 matches and even scored three goals for the League Two side.
Aljofree then joined Notts County on loan last season but could not earn a regular place in the team, making just 11 appearances in total.
14 hours ago
Head coach Danny Rohl's exit from Rangers, to be replaced with Heart of Midlothian's Derek McInnes, appears to move closer as Barney Stewart is reportedly poised to be sold by Falkirk to West Bromwich Albion.
Contracts have been agreed for head coach Danny Rohl's switch from Rangers to RB Salzburg and for Hearts' Derek McInnes to arrive at Ibrox as his replacement, but talks are continuing about the German's desire to take his backroom team with him. (Scottish Sun)
Rangers are set to receive a £2m compensation fee when head coach Danny Rohl's switch to RB Salzburg is completed. (The National)
Senior Hearts officials will interview candidates this week as they prepare for head coach Derek McInnes' departure for Rangers after compiling a shortlist and hope to make an appointment within 10 days. (Edinburgh Evening News)
Hearts officials have already held informal talks with head coach candidates from Britain and abroad as they prepare to appoint a new head coach ahead of the first-team reporting back to the Oriam on 25 June before flying out to Spain for a warm-weather training camp. (Hearts Standard)
Contracts have been agreed for head coach Danny Rohl's switch from Rangers to RB Salzburg and for Hearts' Derek McInnes to arrive at Ibrox as his replacement, but talks are continuing about the German's desire to take his backroom team with him. (Scottish Sun)
Rangers are set to receive a £2m compensation fee when head coach Danny Rohl's switch to RB Salzburg is completed. (The National)
Senior Hearts officials will interview candidates this week as they prepare for head coach Derek McInnes' departure for Rangers after compiling a shortlist and hope to make an appointment within 10 days. (Edinburgh Evening News)
Hearts officials have already held informal talks with head coach candidates from Britain and abroad as they prepare to appoint a new head coach ahead of the first-team reporting back to the Oriam on 25 June before flying out to Spain for a warm-weather training camp. (Hearts Standard)
14 hours ago
Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the side's defeat in their opening World Cup 2026 fixture.
Sweden inflicted a heavy 5-1 defeat on Tunisia in Sunday's Group F tie at the Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico.
Reports after that loss suggested Lamouchi had been immediately sacked but sources told BBC Sport that the 54-year-old took training on Monday.
However, the Tunisian Football **** ociation has now confirmed that the Frenchman's contract has been terminated by "mutual agreement".
"Plans are under way to appoint Mondher Kebaier as the national team coach," the Tunisian FA said in a statement.
Sweden inflicted a heavy 5-1 defeat on Tunisia in Sunday's Group F tie at the Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico.
Reports after that loss suggested Lamouchi had been immediately sacked but sources told BBC Sport that the 54-year-old took training on Monday.
However, the Tunisian Football **** ociation has now confirmed that the Frenchman's contract has been terminated by "mutual agreement".
"Plans are under way to appoint Mondher Kebaier as the national team coach," the Tunisian FA said in a statement.
14 hours ago
The smiles said enough. After Thomas Tuchel’s first training sessions with England, one of the players’ **** sments was instant.
“That’s what an elite environment is supposed to feel like.” The squad still have a great respect for Gareth Southgate, but they all knew Tuchel’s coaching was closer to what they’re used to at club level. The system was instantly more sophisticated, with more depth to triangulated moves, and more integrated pressing.
Tuchel, on the other side, was greatly enjoying the sessions. He was getting even more excited about the potential of the team.
You could see all of this as he was walking around England’s camp in Kansas City this week, grabbing players as they went by, the energy increasing as Wednesday’s opening game against Croatia in Dallas got closer.
Tuchel is loving this. It’s why he quickly signed on for Euro 2028, even if that tempered the idea that he was specifically brought in to win this World Cup.
“That’s what an elite environment is supposed to feel like.” The squad still have a great respect for Gareth Southgate, but they all knew Tuchel’s coaching was closer to what they’re used to at club level. The system was instantly more sophisticated, with more depth to triangulated moves, and more integrated pressing.
Tuchel, on the other side, was greatly enjoying the sessions. He was getting even more excited about the potential of the team.
You could see all of this as he was walking around England’s camp in Kansas City this week, grabbing players as they went by, the energy increasing as Wednesday’s opening game against Croatia in Dallas got closer.
Tuchel is loving this. It’s why he quickly signed on for Euro 2028, even if that tempered the idea that he was specifically brought in to win this World Cup.
14 hours ago
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the best AI networking stocks to buy according to ******* ysts. The company gave investors a fresh AI infrastructure catalyst on June 9, when it announced the AI XPV Platform with Apollo and Blackstone as initial anchor investors.
The platform is designed to enable more than 20 gigawatts of compute capacity through 2028 using Broadcom's XPUs and networking solutions customized for frontier AI labs, including Anthropic and OpenAI. It is launching with an initial $35 billion tranche, led by Apollo in partnership with Blackstone, to support Anthropic's planned expansion of more than 1 gigawatt of compute infrastructure at Fluidstack-based sites, starting in mid-2026.
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That makes Broadcom one of the cleanest fits for an AI networking list because the story is not only about custom accelerators. The company's AI infrastructure roadmap also depends on networking solutions that connect accelerators, servers, and large-scale AI clusters for training and inference. Broadcom said the platform creates a scalable framework for future XPU-based compute capacity and networking aimed at enabling frontier model training and inference at lower cost and power.
Broadcom's latest results reinforced the momentum. On June 3, the company reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $22.19 billion, up 48% year over year, while AI semiconductor revenue reached $10.8 billion, up 143%, driven by demand for custom AI accelerators and AI networking.
The platform is designed to enable more than 20 gigawatts of compute capacity through 2028 using Broadcom's XPUs and networking solutions customized for frontier AI labs, including Anthropic and OpenAI. It is launching with an initial $35 billion tranche, led by Apollo in partnership with Blackstone, to support Anthropic's planned expansion of more than 1 gigawatt of compute infrastructure at Fluidstack-based sites, starting in mid-2026.
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That makes Broadcom one of the cleanest fits for an AI networking list because the story is not only about custom accelerators. The company's AI infrastructure roadmap also depends on networking solutions that connect accelerators, servers, and large-scale AI clusters for training and inference. Broadcom said the platform creates a scalable framework for future XPU-based compute capacity and networking aimed at enabling frontier model training and inference at lower cost and power.
Broadcom's latest results reinforced the momentum. On June 3, the company reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $22.19 billion, up 48% year over year, while AI semiconductor revenue reached $10.8 billion, up 143%, driven by demand for custom AI accelerators and AI networking.
14 hours ago
The hydration break came at just the right time for Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann in the World Cup opener against Curaçao. After the underdog's surprising equalizer, the coach used the break to reorganize his team.
It paid off, as the German squad took a 3-1 lead by half-time and went on to win 7-1.
"The hydration break was actually a good opportunity to simply show some things on the whiteboard," Nagelsmann said after the match.
The World Cup novelty effectively turns the two halves into a four-quarter format, one that US citizens are very familiar with from other sports such as basketball and American football.
In each half, the referee is supposed to pause the game for 3 minutes after 22 minutes of play. This model was created out of concern for the players' physical strain.
It paid off, as the German squad took a 3-1 lead by half-time and went on to win 7-1.
"The hydration break was actually a good opportunity to simply show some things on the whiteboard," Nagelsmann said after the match.
The World Cup novelty effectively turns the two halves into a four-quarter format, one that US citizens are very familiar with from other sports such as basketball and American football.
In each half, the referee is supposed to pause the game for 3 minutes after 22 minutes of play. This model was created out of concern for the players' physical strain.
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Marcus Rashford didn't give the impression of being consumed by concerns about his future as he trained in heat that climbed above 30 degrees in Kansas City.
In fairness, now is not the time to have attention diverted by club matters. For the next month or so, Rashford's concentration is on England.
On Sunday, at least for the 15 minutes when cameras were allowed in to film training, that meant linking up with Jude Bellingham, Ivan Toney, Djed Spence, Eberechi Eze and Anthony Gordon in a passing drill before Wednesday's World Cup Group L opener against Croatia in Dallas.
The onus is on keeping the focus there. It was not as if Monday would bring any news Rashford was unaware of anyway.
The deadline Barcelona agreed with Manchester United to trigger a £26m clause to turn Rashford's loan into a permanent deal passed without it being activated.
In fairness, now is not the time to have attention diverted by club matters. For the next month or so, Rashford's concentration is on England.
On Sunday, at least for the 15 minutes when cameras were allowed in to film training, that meant linking up with Jude Bellingham, Ivan Toney, Djed Spence, Eberechi Eze and Anthony Gordon in a passing drill before Wednesday's World Cup Group L opener against Croatia in Dallas.
The onus is on keeping the focus there. It was not as if Monday would bring any news Rashford was unaware of anyway.
The deadline Barcelona agreed with Manchester United to trigger a £26m clause to turn Rashford's loan into a permanent deal passed without it being activated.
15 hours ago
Where to watch Fever vs. Tempo today: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Caitlin Clark WNBA game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Indiana Fever will host the Toronto Tempo for a matchup at home as the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup winds down.
Caitlin Clark and the Fever return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on a three-game winning streak, having just defeated the Sun on the road, 85-75. Clark and Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana in the franchise's final visit to Mohegan Sun Arena, with 25 and 19 points apiece.
Meanwhile, the Tempo are recovering from a disappointing defeat against the Dream, 102-77 at home. Despite strong performances from Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey, Toronto just couldn't keep up with a red-hot Atlanta offense. The loss of rookie guard Kiki Rice to an ankle sprain has also been tough to overcome for the expansion team.
Both of these squads are no longer in contention for the Commissioner's Cup ****** le, but a win still means much for the future of their seasons.
The Indiana Fever will host the Toronto Tempo for a matchup at home as the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup winds down.
Caitlin Clark and the Fever return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on a three-game winning streak, having just defeated the Sun on the road, 85-75. Clark and Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana in the franchise's final visit to Mohegan Sun Arena, with 25 and 19 points apiece.
Meanwhile, the Tempo are recovering from a disappointing defeat against the Dream, 102-77 at home. Despite strong performances from Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey, Toronto just couldn't keep up with a red-hot Atlanta offense. The loss of rookie guard Kiki Rice to an ankle sprain has also been tough to overcome for the expansion team.
Both of these squads are no longer in contention for the Commissioner's Cup ****** le, but a win still means much for the future of their seasons.
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More shelter and extra seats will be provided at this year's Royal Ascot, with the 5-day event starting on Tuesday.
An additional 1,580sqm of shade and rain cover has been installed, while 1,789 more seats have been provided - an increase of almost a fifth from last year.
A new circular structure, which has been used at the Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium, has also been installed in the Village enclosure.
Spokesperson Will Aitkenhead said the extra seating was "due to customer feedback from last year".
In 2025, dozens of people required medical ******* istance because of heat-related illness.
An additional 1,580sqm of shade and rain cover has been installed, while 1,789 more seats have been provided - an increase of almost a fifth from last year.
A new circular structure, which has been used at the Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium, has also been installed in the Village enclosure.
Spokesperson Will Aitkenhead said the extra seating was "due to customer feedback from last year".
In 2025, dozens of people required medical ******* istance because of heat-related illness.
15 hours ago
Austria kick off their long-awaited World Cup campaign against debutants Jordan at Levi’s Stadium on Wednesday morning.
Head coach Ralf Rangnick has completely revitalised the national side, instilling a high-intensity pressing identity. The Burschen easily topped their UEFA qualification group by winning six of their eight matches.
They look to secure a dominant victory to establish an early advantage in Group J. With a daunting match against group favourites Argentina on the horizon, collecting three points here is essential. Rangnick will demand immediate tactical focus to break down a defensive opposition block.
Rangnick must navigate this opening match without the services of midfielder Christoph Baumgartner. The creative star suffered a severe thigh injury during pre-tournament preparations. In his absence, Marcel Sabitzer will shoulder the primary creative burden in the final third. Dejan Ljubicic joined the squad as a late replacement but will likely begin on the bench.
On a positive note, inspirational captain David Alaba has returned to full training. The defender overcame minor muscle tightness to anchor the backline alongside Philipp Lienhart. Energetic midfielder Konrad Laimer is fully cleared to start at right-back. His red card during the recent friendly against Tunisia does not apply to World Cup matches.
Head coach Ralf Rangnick has completely revitalised the national side, instilling a high-intensity pressing identity. The Burschen easily topped their UEFA qualification group by winning six of their eight matches.
They look to secure a dominant victory to establish an early advantage in Group J. With a daunting match against group favourites Argentina on the horizon, collecting three points here is essential. Rangnick will demand immediate tactical focus to break down a defensive opposition block.
Rangnick must navigate this opening match without the services of midfielder Christoph Baumgartner. The creative star suffered a severe thigh injury during pre-tournament preparations. In his absence, Marcel Sabitzer will shoulder the primary creative burden in the final third. Dejan Ljubicic joined the squad as a late replacement but will likely begin on the bench.
On a positive note, inspirational captain David Alaba has returned to full training. The defender overcame minor muscle tightness to anchor the backline alongside Philipp Lienhart. Energetic midfielder Konrad Laimer is fully cleared to start at right-back. His red card during the recent friendly against Tunisia does not apply to World Cup matches.
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France begin their World Cup journey on Tuesday with a clash against Senegal, as Didier Deschamps’ side aim to reach a third consecutive final.
The French team comes into the tournament in excellent shape, having won four of their last five matches. Their recent form includes notable friendly victories over Brazil (2-1) and Colombia (3-1) in March.
Although they suffered a brief setback with a 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast, Les Bleus responded well and closed their preparations with a convincing 3-1 win over Northern Ireland.
France head into their Group I opener with almost a full-strength squad available.
There is positive news on the fitness front, as key centre-back William Saliba has returned to full training after recovering from a back problem.
The French team comes into the tournament in excellent shape, having won four of their last five matches. Their recent form includes notable friendly victories over Brazil (2-1) and Colombia (3-1) in March.
Although they suffered a brief setback with a 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast, Les Bleus responded well and closed their preparations with a convincing 3-1 win over Northern Ireland.
France head into their Group I opener with almost a full-strength squad available.
There is positive news on the fitness front, as key centre-back William Saliba has returned to full training after recovering from a back problem.
15 hours ago
Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their opening game ended in Los Angeles late Monday.
It is the latest logistical nightmare for an Iran squad that arrived at the tournament being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington.
The US -- which was in military conflict with Iran for months, until a peace deal was announced on Sunday -- refused to issue visas for some team support staff, and provided travel documents to players only at the last minute.
The team was originally intending to base its training camp in Tucson, Arizona but moved it at the 11th hour to Tijuana in Mexico due to the visa and logistical issues.
"They delayed our arrivals, (now) they are forcing us to go back early without time for recovery," Ghalenoei told journalists following a 2-2 draw with New Zealand.
It is the latest logistical nightmare for an Iran squad that arrived at the tournament being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington.
The US -- which was in military conflict with Iran for months, until a peace deal was announced on Sunday -- refused to issue visas for some team support staff, and provided travel documents to players only at the last minute.
The team was originally intending to base its training camp in Tucson, Arizona but moved it at the 11th hour to Tijuana in Mexico due to the visa and logistical issues.
"They delayed our arrivals, (now) they are forcing us to go back early without time for recovery," Ghalenoei told journalists following a 2-2 draw with New Zealand.
17 hours ago
After a pair of disappointing losses and a rainout at home against the Guardians, the Tigers hit the road for the Lone Star State, the Bluebonnet State, the Home of the Whopper (I ****** ume) for the opener of a three-game series against the Astros in Houston. It didn’t exactly go as the Tigers initially envisioned it, I imagine, but in the end Detroit came away with a comfortable 9-3 victory on Monday night — and, holy mackerel, did Colt Keith have a night.
Troy Melton woke up with lower-back tightness, so Drew Anderson got the spot start. (Get well soon, Troy. Please.) Anderson has generally been solid whenever in the game he’s been asked to pitch; he made a similar start back on May 20 against Cleveland and he pitched into the fifth, giving up no runs, two hits, and striking out seven. He’s been decent recently, too: in June coming into today, Anderson had pitched 5 2/3 innings, giving up seven hits and two runs across five relief appearances.
Facing the Tigers was Kai-Wei Teng, a right-hander from Taiwan in his first season in Houston. He’s had some mixed results so far in his career in North America, spending time with the Giants the last two seasons. Like almost all of his colleagues on the Houston pitching staff, he’s been walking a ton of batters — about 4.2 per 9 innings — so it was important that the Tigers needed to be patient against Teng to get runners on base.
The Tigers loaded the bases with two out in the first after a pair of walks and a hit-batsman. Keith then got clipped by a very, very wild pitch that nicked his back-foot calf pant-leg to force in a run, putting the Tigers up 1-0. With the bases still loaded, Spencer Torkelson struck out on a sweeper for the third out, and what a strange inning: two walks, two hit-by-pitches, three strikeouts, and no ****** in play. (Do not say Teng “struck out the side.”)
Anderson had a similarly silly first inning: he struck out three, but walked a pair and gave up a single; fortunately there were no runs scored. Sheesh, if you were going to show a young pitcher a tape of how not to pitch an inning of baseball, show him either halves of this one (or both).
Troy Melton woke up with lower-back tightness, so Drew Anderson got the spot start. (Get well soon, Troy. Please.) Anderson has generally been solid whenever in the game he’s been asked to pitch; he made a similar start back on May 20 against Cleveland and he pitched into the fifth, giving up no runs, two hits, and striking out seven. He’s been decent recently, too: in June coming into today, Anderson had pitched 5 2/3 innings, giving up seven hits and two runs across five relief appearances.
Facing the Tigers was Kai-Wei Teng, a right-hander from Taiwan in his first season in Houston. He’s had some mixed results so far in his career in North America, spending time with the Giants the last two seasons. Like almost all of his colleagues on the Houston pitching staff, he’s been walking a ton of batters — about 4.2 per 9 innings — so it was important that the Tigers needed to be patient against Teng to get runners on base.
The Tigers loaded the bases with two out in the first after a pair of walks and a hit-batsman. Keith then got clipped by a very, very wild pitch that nicked his back-foot calf pant-leg to force in a run, putting the Tigers up 1-0. With the bases still loaded, Spencer Torkelson struck out on a sweeper for the third out, and what a strange inning: two walks, two hit-by-pitches, three strikeouts, and no ****** in play. (Do not say Teng “struck out the side.”)
Anderson had a similarly silly first inning: he struck out three, but walked a pair and gave up a single; fortunately there were no runs scored. Sheesh, if you were going to show a young pitcher a tape of how not to pitch an inning of baseball, show him either halves of this one (or both).
