Olympique de Marseille have reached an agreement in principle with Real Sociedad over the departure of Nayef Aguerd (30), according to Foot Mercato.
Aguerd is set to return to the Basque club on an initial loan deal which will include an option to buy. Negotiations accelerated rapidly on Friday evening after Real Sociedad moved to bring back the Morocco international, who previously spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan in San Sebastián.
The 30-year-old is understood to have quickly given his approval to the move, attracted by the prospect of returning to familiar surroundings and playing Europa League football under Pellegrino Matarazzo.
Aguerd only joined Marseille permanently last summer in a deal worth around €23m but has become one of the players OM are prepared to sacrifice as they look to reduce their wage bill and raise funds during the transfer window.
The former Stade Rennais defender had also attracted concrete interest from Al-Sadd, while Rennes explored the possibility of bringing him back before the expiry of a €15m release clause at the end of July.

#real #attracted

By Ernest Scheyder
Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's push to build the Western Hemisphere's largest aluminum smelter in rural Oklahoma has divided the state's Republican voters and emerged as a key issue in the contentious race to be the next governor.
The two Republicans who will face off for their party's nomination on August 25 have taken opposing views, underscoring the ‌willingness of some conservatives to buck Trump and use industrial projects as campaign leverage.
"I'm not going to let it be built," Gentner Drummond, the state's attorney general, said at a candidate forum last ‌month with his opponent, former state Senator Mike Mazzei. "We have to protect farmland."
The $4 billion smelter project would be the first in the U.S. since 1980, but it has attracted some opposition from the community where it is slated to be built.

#built #donald #western

Atletico Madrid have opened talks over a move for former Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to Sport.
Los Colchoneros are exploring the possibility of bringing the Serbia international to Spain on a free transfer.
Vlahovic became one of the most sought-after free agents in Europe after leaving Juventus following the expiration of his contract in Turin in June.
The 26-year-old has attracted interest from several clubs, including Manchester United, Barcelona and Besiktas.
However, Atletico's approach could prove particularly appealing after Vlahovic reportedly made the Spanish side his preferred destination.

#dusan #sport #colchoneros

Lucid Group (LCID) released its Q2 2026 earnings yesterday, Aug. 4, after the markets closed. The confessional attracted higher-than-usual attention for a couple of reasons. First, it was preceded by a turbulent couple of months that saw LCID shares fall to all-time lows on bankruptcy rumors, and second, it was the first call under the new CEO, Silvio Napoli.
Meanwhile, more than the numbers, the earnings call was about the strategic vision Napoli laid out for the company and how the new management team wants to transform Lucid into a sustainable business.
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The euro looks like it is testing the 1.1560 level, an area that had been important previously on a swing high, so we'll have to see if we can break above there. It certainly looks like it's struggling, but I also recognize that recently the 1.15 level had been support. Typically speaking, this is a pretty choppy pair, and when we zoom out on the longer-term charts, we start to see that we are approaching an area that historically has seen a lot of chop and noise. So a little bit of a pullback here would not be surprising to me at all. Certainly, we are seeing interest rates in America try to turn back around to the upside during the early part of the session, so something worth keeping an eye on.
Currently, the US dollar and the Swiss franc seem to be very consolidated, and this is typical for this pair. But the interest rate differential most certainly favors the US dollar, and carry traders will be attracted to the wide spread here that they collect at any close of the day, especially with a lot of traders on Wednesday getting triple swap. Looks like the area right around 0.81 continues to be a magnet for price.
And finally, the British pound is stretching towards the 1.35 level. This is a lot like the euro in the sense that we had reached close to a swing high and failed a bit. Rates in the United States climbing a little bit early may provide a little bit of a headwind as well. 1.35 being broken would obviously be a strong headline because of the large round psychological number. It could bring in more buyers; we'd have to wait and see.
Currently, the 1.3435 level or so looks to be support. Could be range-bound. Today has no major economic announcements of any serious consequence. And with that, it would make sense if traders were a little bit range-bound and indecisive.
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#like #little #certainly #currently

Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has agreed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid that will keep him at the Bernabeu until 2032.
The 26-year-old had entered the final 12 months of his contract and attracted interest from ****** nal in recent weeks.
However, Real Madrid announced on Thursday the two parties have agreed to extend his deal to 30 June 2032.
"Vinicius Jr has become one of the most important players in one of the most successful periods in our history," said the club in a statement.
Talks over a deal were at an impasse until Real made a new offer on Wednesday, with Vinicius understood to be appreciative of the fresh terms.

#vinicius #deal

Manchester City have reached an agreement with Olympique de Marseille for the transfer of Gerónimo Rulli (34), according to a report from Foot Mercato. City have identified the Argentina international as their preferred option to become Gianluigi Donnarumma's understudy following James Trafford's departure for Leeds United.
The Premier League club had previously submitted an opening offer worth €2m for Rulli, but Marseille rejected the proposal and demanded at least €3.5m for the goalkeeper, who has entered the final year of his contract at the Vélodrome.
Rulli's agent, Kristian Bereit, subsequently travelled to Manchester City's training ground to advance negotiations, with the English club returning with an improved offer. Foot Mercato now reports that an agreement has been reached between the two clubs, although the precise financial details have not been disclosed.
Rulli has also given his approval to the move and is attracted by the opportunity to play in the Premier League. A handful of details must still be settled with the former Montpellier goalkeeper's representatives before the transfer can be formally completed.
The Argentine joined Marseille in the summer of 2024 and has since made 73 appearances for Les Phocéens. His expected departure would see OM lose another senior member of their squad after the exits of Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.GFFN | George Boxall

#foot

A rally event in Aberdeenshire will give a "good insight" of what to expect when the World Rally Championship (WRC) comes to the region next year, according to organisers.
The Grampian Forest Rally starts in Banchory on Friday and forms part of the British Championship.
It has also attracted some drivers from the WRC, including current points leader Elfyn Evans, who will be keen to try and get a feel for what could lie in store next year, with stages still to be announced.
WRC stages will be held in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray for three years, at a cost of £1m per year but it is thought the economic benefits could run to tens of millions of pounds.
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#stages

Real Madrid are hoping to sign Rodri this summer, although their chances of securing his signature are no longer looking good. They had been firm favourites to win the race after agreeing personal terms with the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball winner, especially after it was reported that he would only consider a move to the Bernabeu, but now, the situation has changed drastically.
On Thursday, it was reported by The Athletic that Barcelona have initiated talks with Rodri's representatives, with the player himself said to be attracted to the prospect of joining Hansi Flick's squad this summer. Negotiations are also said to be underway with Manchester City, and if they get the green light, the Catalan club are likely to move quickly to close an agreement.
To make matters worse, ESPN's Rodra has now reported that Real Madrid are no longer confident of signing Rodri. They are starting to believe that he will not be brought to the Bernabeu this summer, which would open the door for Barcelona to get their man – and in the process, land a significant blow on Florentino Perez and co.
Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has been clear that a new defensive midfielder is a priority for him this summer. He only has Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde and Arda Guler as players in the position that he is absolutely counting on for the upcoming 2026-27 season, and after missing out on Enzo Fernandez, the signing of Rodri would have been an excellent one.
It would be particularly painful for Real Madrid to lose out on Rodri to Barcelona, but as things stand, that is starting to look like a reality. For now, they are still in the race, although that may not be the case for much longer.

#real #reported #race

MotoGP has announced a new two-year contract with Silverstone, ensuring the British Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until at least 2028.
The news was made official on the eve of this year's United Kingdom round of MotoGP, which marks the start of the second half of the 2026 season.
Although MotoGP hasn't been able to replicate the same success that Formula 1 has enjoyed at Silverstone recently, the UK remains an important market for the championship.
The series said the agreement "provides a strong platform to continue investing in long-term success" of the event, which attracted just shy of 100,000 fans last year.
To boost the popularity of this year's event, MotoGP staged a watch party in London during the Dutch GP, while the official pre-event press conference for the British GP has also been moved to the capital.

#motogp #silverstone #success #grand

A lot has happened since September, when National Women's Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman said she intended to stay with the league.
In November, the NWSL announced her three-year contract extension, keeping Berman in the role through the 2028 season. Before the ink on her contract was dry, the league introduced the High Impact Player rule, in part, to keep Trinity Rodman, one of its most marketable players, stateside. It welcomed two new franchises, Boston Legacy and Denver Summit, to play in March, postponed potential calendar-flip discussions until 2030, launched a new footwear exposure policy and most recently terminated its short-lived streaming agreement with Victory+.
Through the first 15 weeks of the season, NWSL matches averaged 11,174 fans, the second-highest attendance average in league history — behind the 2024 season, which finished with an average of 11,249 spectators.
Expansion clubs in particular have helped fuel those numbers. Denver opened its inaugural season before more than 63,000 spectators, while Boston attracted approximately 30,000 for its debut. Gotham FC hosted more than 42,000 fans for its match at Citi Field, a one-off game against the Washington Spirit at the home of the New York Mets.
Berman, however, is more interested in median attendance as a sign that a "rising tide is lifting all boats."

#season #boston #fans

The US dollar has rallied a bit against the ***** anese yen as we are trying to break above the 200-day EMA. The market breaking above the 200-day EMA on a close, I think, would be a very bullish turn of events. The hammer from the previous session on Monday does suggest that there is real support here, especially near the 155-yen level, but if we were to break down below there, it could really open the floodgates. Keep in mind that the Bank of ***** an and the Federal Reserve intervened, that's what caused this chaos, but the interest rate differential will continue to entice carry traders to hold the dollar against the yen, as they get paid at the end of the day.
The US dollar has rallied against the Canadian dollar during the session as we are in the midst of forming a double bottom. Ultimately, this is a market that continues to see a lot of noisy behavior, but a push towards the upside, maybe towards 1.4150 again, could be possible. The 50-day EMA offering support comes into the picture as well, and the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level has been tested twice and found supportive. This is an area that a lot of people seem to be watching.
The US dollar slightly negative against the Swiss franc, but only barely so, and it looks like it's in the midst of forming some type of double bottom as well. In fact, it looks very much like the US dollar Canadian dollar pair. And with that, this is a market that seems to be attracted to the 0.8150 level. The Swiss National Bank is very interested in keeping the Swiss franc weak, therefore that helps the carry traders here in this market.
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#rallied #break

Liverpool are pressing on with plans to strengthen their attack, but the pursuit of Bradley Barcola has reached a delicate stage. As reported by Goal, the Merseyside club remain in discussions with Paris Saint-Germain, yet the French champions' valuation has created a significant obstacle.
Barcola is described as Liverpool's preferred option, with the report stating that "Barcola remains Liverpool's top target" and that he is "the leading candidate to inherit the attacking responsibility left by Mohamed Salah at Anfield." That profile makes obvious sense. The 23-year-old offers pace, flexibility across the frontline and the kind of one-v-one threat Liverpool want to reintroduce under Andoni Iraola.
The issue is price. Liverpool are said to be prepared to commit around €100 million, a major outlay by any measure. PSG, however, are pushing for a figure "between £140 million and £145 million before seriously considering a sale." That gap is substantial, and it explains why this situation has become a transfer standoff rather than a straightforward negotiation.
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There is encouragement in the suggestion that "Barcola is reportedly attracted to the Anfield project", but interest alone does not complete a transfer. Liverpool's recruitment team will be wary of allowing one expensive pursuit to dominate the final weeks of the market, particularly when there is a broader need for attacking depth and reliable output.

#million #bradley

Real Madrid are close to reaching an agreement with RB Leipzig for the signing of Yan Diomande, per The Athletic.
The Spanish giants had a bid rejected by Leipzig, but they returned with an improved offer worth €120 million.
Per Sky reporter Patrick Berger, negotiations between the two clubs are now in final stages and the transfer fee is expected to be between €130m and €140m.
Diomande has attracted attention of some of the biggest European clubs after his impressive 2025-26 campaign at Leipzig.
He bagged 13 goals and 10 ******* ists in 36 appearances across all competitions last season.

#leipzig #berger #european

Namibia is rapidly emerging as Africa's next major oil producer while neighboring South Africa, which controls roughly two-thirds of the same Orange Basin petroleum province, remains years behind in developing essentially the same petroleum system. The Orange Basin, an offshore deepwater petroleum province spanning the Atlantic maritime border between the two countries, is estimated to contain more than 20 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Yet while Namibia has attracted a succession of world-class discoveries and moved rapidly toward commercial development, South Africa has struggled to translate the same geological opportunity into producing **** ets.
TotalEnergies' (NYSE:TTE) deepwater Venus Project in offshore Namibia now targets an initial production capacity of roughly 150,000 barrels of oil per day, with first oil aimed for 2030. Venus-1X is estimated to contain 1.5 billion barrels of light crude and 4.8 trillion cubic feet of gas. TotalEnergies has also taken over operations of the massive Mopane discovery from Portugal's Galp Energia (OTCPK:GLPEF).
Last month, Shell Plc (NYSE:SHEL) and its JV partners reported a major oil discovery at the Merlin-1X exploration well within Petroleum Exploration Licence 39 (PEL 39). Located in Namibia's Orange Basin roughly 290 kilometers off the coast, the resource has recoverable reserves estimated at 750 million barrels for Phase 1. The success of Merlin-1X marks a critical turnaround for the consortium.
In early 2025, Shell booked a $400 million impairment on its Namibian offshore portfolio following engineering hurdles at older discovery wells with complex geology and high gas-to-oil ratios, including Graff-1X and Jonker-1X. Those challenges had initially slowed commercialization plans, but the Merlin-1X discovery has significantly improved the outlook for the company's Namibian acreage.
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#petroleum #orange #roughly #offshore

Ermedin Demirovic has reaffirmed his commitment to VfB Stuttgart amid persistent speculation linking him with a move away from the Bundesliga club. The 28-year-old nevertheless hopes that his third season with the Swabians will include a Champions League trip to face ****** nal at the Emirates Stadium.
Demirovic attracted interest from Leeds United, Juventus and Fenerbahçe this summer. Stuttgart were also said to be internally divided over whether a lucrative sale should be considered.
Reports that Sebastian Hoeneß was open to dispensing with the Bosnian international particularly irritated the Stuttgart head coach. Demirovic has now dismissed the possibility that he was considering an exit and made clear that his relationship with Hoeneß remains strong.
Demirovic's commitment comes as Stuttgart continue negotiations with Wolfsburg over Dzenan Pejcinovic. The 20-year-old wishes to join the Champions League participants, but the two clubs remain apart in their respective valuations.
Wolfsburg are reportedly demanding €25m, while Stuttgart have offered approximately €20m. Sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth, per Kicker, does not expect Pejcinovic to join the club's current training camp in Grassau, although negotiations remain ongoing.

#commitment

Ariana Grande reportedly shocked theatre bosses after suddenly leaving a major West End production. Her exit reportedly caused significant disruption behind the scenes. The singer was expected to star alongside her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey.
Grande was set to star alongside Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in Sunday in the Park With George at London's Barbican, with her casting reportedly viewed as a major coup. However, she later withdrew from the production.
According to the Daily Mail, producers were informed of Grande's decision less than an hour before her team made the announcement public, reportedly leaving the Barbican to quickly respond. A source connected to the production described the last-minute development as "mind-bending," reflecting the disruption caused behind the scenes.
The source claimed the production had already attracted attention because of the scrutiny surrounding Grande, even before rehearsals, which were scheduled to begin in 2027. The production reportedly had promotional plans already prepared, including planned magazine covers.
Grande's representative said she would "be taking a step back from visibility." The announcement followed her completion of the Eternal Sunshine Tour. Her team cited "endless, ongoing public scrutiny" surrounding the singer.

#wicked #barbican #leaving

Just days before her 38th birthday on 8 August, Princess Beatrice has broken her cover for a low-key shopping trip to Fortnum & Mason in London.
Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's eldest daughter was spotted dressing in a casual high-street outfit as she blended in with crowds for her outing on 30 July. Choosing to flex her sustainable style credentials, Beatrice opted for one of her previous purchases from Kitri Studio, a deep blue midi dress with balloon sleeves and a belted waist.
The 'Joni' dress retails for £137.50, and Beatrice had previously worn it for a trip to Bluebird restaurant in London in May 2023. At the time, she teamed it with a black cross-body Celine bag and casual trainers, but Beatrice dressed it up with £50 Zara suede ballet flats for her most recent outing.
With her red hair left loose, falling in gentle waves past her shoulders, and her makeup kept minimal, Beatrice ensured she attracted minimal attention.
Princess Beatrice was spotted going under-the-radar in central London

#london #dress

If the Cincinnati Reds didn't lose the trade deadline this time around, they at least didn't do much to make the team better toward the retooling that was supposed to be in play for another try at a playoff run next season.
With seven pending free agents on the roster, along with a few others who attracted serious interest from buyers in the weeks and days leading up to the Aug. 3 deadline, the Reds made exactly two nondescript trades that in a best-case scenario will pay off three or four years from now.
The return for those two players was indicative of the interest level – in most cases non-interest – the front office found in the players it was shopping, according to sources with rival teams on the buyer side of the market as well as within the organization:
First baseman Nathaniel Lowe, a lefty-hitting platoon player who was signed to a one-year, $1.75 million deal the first week of spring training, was traded in the final minutes before the deadline to the Cleveland Guardians for 19-year-old pitcher Alejandro Rivera, a right-handed pitcher in low-A ball, and infielder Juan Brito, a former top-100 prospect who hit .176 in a 15-game MLB debut this season.
Lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson, who signed a one-year $4.5 million deal over the winter, also was traded in the final minutes, to the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals for $250,000 of international bonus-cap **** e.

#interest #players

If the Cincinnati Reds didn't lose the trade deadline this time around, they at least didn't do much to make the team better toward the retooling that was supposed to be in play for another try at a playoff run next season.
With seven pending free agents on the roster, along with a few others who attracted serious interest from buyers in the weeks and days leading up to the Aug. 3 deadline, the Reds made exactly two nondescript trades that in a best-case scenario will pay off three or four years from now.
The return for those two players was indicative of the interest level – in most cases non-interest – the front office found in the players it was shopping, according to sources with rival teams on the buyer side of the market as well as within the organization:
First baseman Nathaniel Lowe, a lefty-hitting platoon player who was signed to a one-year, $1.75 million deal the first week of spring training, was traded in the final minutes before the deadline to the Cleveland Guardians for 19-year-old pitcher Alejandro Rivera, a right-handed pitcher in low-A ball, and infielder Juan Brito, a former top-100 prospect who hit .176 in a 15-game MLB debut this season.
Lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson, who signed a one-year $4.5 million deal over the winter, also was traded in the final minutes, to the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals for $250,000 of international bonus-cap ******* e.

#deadline #interest #year

Fulham have officially completed the signing of Real Madrid academy graduate César Palacios.
The 21-year-old winger leaves the Spanish capital after the two clubs finalized a deal worth approximately €10 million, with Fulham acquiring 70 percent of the player's registration rights. Real Madrid will retain the remaining 30 percent, ensuring they maintain an interest in the youngster's long-term future.
The move reunites Palacios with former Real Madrid Castilla coach Álvaro Arbeloa, who made the winger one of his top priorities after taking charge of the Premier League side.
Palacios had attracted interest from multiple clubs during the summer, including Cesc Fàbregas' side, but Arbeloa's desire to bring the young attacker to Fulham ultimately proved decisive.
According to reports from Spain, the Fulham manager urged the club's sporting department to complete the signing, with negotiations accelerating over the past few days before an agreement was reached.

#signing

Paris Saint-Germain are preparing to accelerate negotiations for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki (23) after submitting an opening offer worth €33m, including bonuses, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The European champions intend to continue talks with the Serie A club this week and hope to bring the transfer to a swift conclusion. Suzuki, who had previously attracted strong interest from Juventus, is now open to joining PSG after being presented with the club's project.
Parma are reportedly ready to negotiate following the arrival of PSG's official proposal, with the French champions now considered to be ahead of Juventus in the race for the ******* an international.
PSG's interest comes despite already having Lucas Chevalier and Matvey Safonov competing for the starting position. Chevalier joined the capital club last summer with the expectation of becoming first choice but was subsequently displaced by Safonov.Suzuki made 20 Serie A appearances last season, recording five clean sheets in a campaign interrupted by a fractured left hand. The 23-year-old also enhanced his reputation with ******* an during the 2026 World Cup, helping his country reach the round of 16 before their elimination against Brazil.GFFN | George Boxall

#safonov

Hailey Bieber showcased the results of her evolving fitness routine, sharing a series of sizzling bikini photos from what appeared to be a sun-soaked getaway.
The Rhode founder, 29, took to Instagram to post a carousel of vacation snaps, including a mirror selfie that highlighted her incredibly toned physique. Sitting cross-legged on the floor in a dusky pink string bikini, Hailey displayed her sculpted abs while wearing her damp hair loose and natural.
Captioning the post, she simply wrote: "different blues and lots of Nutella."
Hailey Beiber shares vacation snaps on social media (Instagram)
The relaxed holiday snaps quickly attracted more than one million likes, with fans also speculating that the rosy pink bikini could be a subtle nod to an upcoming Rhode beauty launch after the brand recently teased a blush-toned product.

#post #vacation

JoshHokit and Jake Paul aregoing back and forth on social media.

Paul recently attracted Hokit's attention by challenging NFLplayers. The YouTuber-turned-boxer believes no NFL player canoutbox him in the squared circle. However, he's confident he cancatch a touchdown pass without any training.
"The Problem Child" even offered $1 million to any NFL player whocan box him better than he can run routes against them.

"Will pay any NFL player $1 million dollars if you can box mebetter than I run routes against you Internet is judge. Will sendmy jet to pick you up who's down?" Paul wrote on X.

"Not a single NFL player could last 2 rounds in a professionalboxing ring," he wrote in another post. "Meanwhile I can catch atouchdown pass tomorrow in the NFL with 0 training."

Former football player Hokit didn't let Paul's comments pass. "TheIncredible Hok" is confident that he can beat Paul not only inboxing but in any sport in the world.

"With all due respect, [Jake Paul] Not only could I beat you in aboxing match, I'd beat you in any sport under the sun," Hokitposted in response.

Paul believes Hokit is just trying to chase clout and is open toboxing the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight in Puerto Rico.

"I see your hustle. You do your best to sell," Paul responded. "Ifyou want to fly down to Puerto Rico and box - anytime I will gladlyembarrass you."

Hokit (10-0) originally looked to make a career in the NFL.However, he went unpicked in the 2020 NFL draft before being signedby the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent. Hokit's NFLcareer never took off and he transitioned to MMA soon after. He hasfour UFC wins with three knockouts and three bonuses. Theundefeated heavyweight has also quickly grown in popularity withhis polarizing comments and antics.

#paul #hokit #pass #jake

RB Leipzig are on the verge of completing the signing of VfL Wolfsburg striker Mohamed Amoura, according to reports from France and Algeria. The 26-year-old is expected to remain in the Bundesliga despite Wolfsburg's relegation to the second division.
Amoura's agent confirmed that talks with Leipzig are well advanced and expressed confidence that an agreement will soon be reached.
"Mohamed Amoura will play for the German club RB Leipzig, with whom we are in negotiations, and we hope these will lead to a final agreement. Negotiations with the German club are already at a very advanced stage, and we wish our player every success in his new challenge."
While no transfer fee or contract details have been disclosed, the move appears to be nearing completion. Amoura had also attracted interest from Benfica and Everton, but Leipzig now seem to be leading the race for his signature.
The Algeria international joined Wolfsburg permanently last summer after an initial loan spell and registered eight goals and four ***** ists in 33 competitive appearances during the 2025/26 campaign. He remains under contract until 2029, meaning Leipzig and Wolfsburg still need to agree on a transfer fee.

#leipzig #german #negotiations

Luis Castillo's tenure as a Seattle Mariner has apparently come to an end. The Mariners announced tonight they have traded Castillo to the White Sox in exchange for reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones, and catching prospect Boston Smith. Per Daniel Kramer, the Mariners aren't sending any money to offset the remainder of what Castillo is owed on the extension he signed in 2022, which runs through 2027 with a vesting option for 2028 if he reaches 180 innings.
In exchange, the Mariners will be absorbing Dominguez's not-insignificant salary for the remainder of this year and the next year of his contract, when he's slated to make $10.5M. Dominguez also has an option for 2028, but it's a mutual option (with a $2M buyout).
The 31-year-old Dominguez is on pace for the worst season of his career; he still collects strikeouts but his walk rate has ballooned over the past two seasons; he's currently walking over 14% of batters faced. Compounding that problem is a serious case of dingeritis – a career-high 16.7% of fly ******* he's allowed have gone for homers, even in Chicago's ******* ious confines. But he does still strike a lot of batters out and generate whiffs, he can still rush the fastball up at 97+, and he's got a full complement of pitches for the Mariners pitching coaches to work with, even if he's primarily a heater-sweeper pitcher as a reliever. It's an expensive gamble, but the Mariners are both solving their rotation logjam (temporarily) and shedding Castillo's contract in the move; if Dominguez can be Mariner-pitching-hive-minded into even a serviceable mid-innings arm, that's a boon to the beleaguered bullpen.
The other pieces coming over in the trade are interesting in their own right. Nolan Jones is probably a name you're familiar with if you were big into prospects a decade-ish ago; he was a second-rounder drafted by Cleveland in 2016 as a highly athletic two-sport athlete and attracted a lot of prospect attention as he made his way up the ladder for his 6'4" frame, easy raw power from the left side, and a star turn in the Arizona Fall League and the Futures Game in 2019. Unfortunately, injuries derailed his ascent, and he was dealt to the Rockies in 2023 for Juan Brito shortly after making his big-league debut. Now 28, Jones has spent time in the bigs but never really latched on consistently (outside of one 2023 season where he seemed to put it all together for Colorado), mostly due to a monstrous K rate compounded by the length of his swing. He's been with the White Sox Triple-A team this season, blocked by the surprisingly good play at the big-league level, and will likely serve a similar role for Seattle as outfield depth at Tacoma.
Columbus Clippers OF Nolan Jones breaks up the no-hitter in the 6th inning with his 3rd HR of the season a 2-run opposite field shot 101.5 mph off the bat vs Indianapolis. #GuardsBall pic.twitter.com/S6EJAxIBBY

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When Saroya Tinker began considering where the Women of Colour Hockey Collective should hold its first international clinic to promote the sport and distribute free equipment, one destination stood out: Jamaica.
Here was an opportunity to give back for the Canadian-born Tinker and many of her WCHC members who have ancestral ties to the Caribbean nation. They did so by holding a three-day series of clinics that attracted about 150 Jamaican girls and boys in the nation's capital of Kingston last weekend.
"A lot of gratitude. I mean very emotional," Tinker said on Friday. "Just looking back and realizing that we got to impact a lot of our roots, and giving back to our community and introducing a game that we love, and we hope they'll love as much as we do."
Tinker is a former pro hockey player who has turned to broadcasting, and helped co-found what was then called the Black Girl Hockey Club Canada, and rebranded to the WCHC last year. The collective's objective is making hockey more accessible to women and girls of color, and backed by the Professional Women's Hockey League.
After holding clinics and offering programs in Canada, the WCHC decided to broaden its reach especially after hosting three girls from Kenya a year ago. The collective members include women of color playing at the collegiate and pro levels, with 15 making the trip to Jamaica, including Canadian national team and PWHL Vancouver defender Sophie Jaques,

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Tom Holland has grown from a promising young British actor into one of Hollywood's biggest stars, thanks largely to his portrayal of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Alongside his blockbuster success, his personal life has frequently attracted public attention, with fans closely following the relationships that have accompanied different stages of his career. While Holland has generally kept his private life out of the spotlight, several reported romances have made headlines over the years before he found lasting happiness with fellow actor Zendaya.
Before achieving international fame, Holland was reportedly linked to childhood friend Elle Lotherington in 2015. As his acting career accelerated, the relationship quietly came to an end. He was later rumored to be dating actress Ella Purnell after the pair were seen together following a BAFTA event in 2017, though neither publicly confirmed a romantic relationship. In 2019, Holland was connected to family friend Olivia Bolton, but the relationship reportedly lasted less than a year before the two decided to remain friends. During the 2020 pandemic, he was also linked to actress Nadia Parkes, with reports suggesting they spent part of the lockdown together before eventually going their separate ways.
The relationship that truly captured public attention began with Zendaya, whom Holland met while filming Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016. For several years, the pair insisted they were simply close friends despite persistent speculation from fans and the media. In 2021, photographs of the two together confirmed that their friendship had developed into a romantic relationship, and they quickly became one of Hollywood's most admired couples. Despite their global fame, Holland and Zendaya have consistently chosen to keep much of their relationship private while supporting one another's careers through premieres, award ceremonies, and public appearances.
Their relationship continued to flourish, with news of their engagement emerging after Zendaya appeared wearing a diamond ring at the Golden Globes in early 2025. The couple later confirmed they had quietly married in a private ceremony attended by close family members, remaining true to their preference for keeping personal milestones away from the public spotlight.
Holland and Zendaya's approach to fame has distinguished them from many celebrity couples. Rather than sharing every aspect of their lives online, they have maintained clear boundaries between their public careers and private relationship. Their mutual respect, support for one another's achievements, and commitment to privacy have made them one of the entertainment industry's most admired partnerships, proving that even in the age of constant social media attention, some love stories can still thrive away from the spotlight.

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The sale of the unwanted cement sculptures from Alan Carr's castle in the Scottish Borders meant more to Clare Stephens than most.
Some of her fondest memories are of visiting the creations at their original home in Branxton in Northumberland.
That is because her grandfather, James "Pim" Beveridge, helped his boss John Fairnington to make them for his disabled son Edwin.
And, although she was unable to secure any of them at auction, Clare said her family had been proud of the level of interest they attracted when they were sold earlier this summer.
Family photos capture Beveridge with some of the creatures he helped to create [James and Christina Beveridge]

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