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1528 ET – Q/C Technologies shares mostly rebounded from a 67% drop Monday and a 52-week low Tuesday, more than doubling late Wednesday. The optical-computing company late Friday disclosed that consulting agreements with an entity affiliated with Martin Shkreli and with OpenAI scientist Chelsea Voss were mutually terminated. Voss also resigned from the board. Earlier Wednesday, adviser James Altucher posted on X about the company’s AI-powered platform for chip design, which coincided with an intraday peak in the company’s share price. Shares were recently at $1.06, up 139%, amid very volatile trading and still below Friday’s close of $1.71. (josh.beckermanwsj.com)

#voss

Whatever could go wrong, did go wrong for the Packers late in Sunday's collapse against the Minnesota Vikings, as defensive coordinator Brian Flores exploited every possible weakness in Green Bay's offensive line in a fourth quarter barrage of pressure.
While it was Flores' cacophony of exotic blitz concepts executed by Vikings edge rushers that flew to the football, and Packers quarterback Jordan Love that torpedoed Matt LaFleur's squad, Green Bay can take some solace to build on from a dismal 39-22 loss.
Sep 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) reacts after the loss against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
The Packers entered this season banking on Christian Watson and Matthew Golden each making substantial leaps at the top of the depth chart at wide reciever, and the duo did exactly that on Sunday in Minneapolis.
Watson led the charge for the Packers' offense, catching six passes for 147 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while Golden pulled down six of his 12 targets for 95 yards.

#minnesota

Eintracht Frankfurt will hope to record their first Bundesliga win of the season away at Mainz. The hosts sealed a five-star win in Hamburg last week as they currently sit in fifth place in the standings.
In contrast, Adi Hütter's Frankfurt conceded seven goals in the first two weeks of the season. Both teams won the home fixtures in last season's Rhine-Main derby meetups.
Mainz: Zentner; Posch, Gruber, Potulski; Caci, Sano, Mwene; Amiri ©, Lee; Becker, Tietz
Frankfurt: Atubolu; Maluze, Koch ©, Brassier; Baum, Doan, Onyedika, Kosugi; Aseko; Uzun, Burkardt

#first #last #hamburg

Holdingford, MN — First and 10 from the thirty-yard line, down seven with three timeouts and just under three minutes left to play.
It is what every little kid playing football dreams of when they are playing in the backyard. The situation was perfect. With about half of the City of Holdingford gathered around the field, and an eerie thunderstorm looming behind, the ambiance surrounding Holdingford Field was palpable.
In a game where Royalton scored zero offensive points, quarterback Connor Boser and the Royals had the perfect opportunity to right the ship and spoil coach Brody Anderson's home opener.
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Although it may not be exactly where he wants to be come crunch time, Anderson was unphased.

#field

2,745 is a pretty substantial figure, and fortunately, it's one Roma will no longer need to dwell on. That was the number of days between their last Champions League game, against Porto in 2019, and Thursday's clash with Fenerbahçe upon their return to the competition.
Roma claimed a 1-1 draw away from home, going ahead via Bryan Cristante before Archie Brown equalised for the hosts.
So, what were the numbers that stood out from the game?
As in the number of Champions League debutants Roma had on the pitch, including three in their starting lineup. Of course, everyone except Cristante, a veteran of the 2018-19 season, was playing in the Champions League for Roma for the first time. But Gianluca Mancini, Manu Koné and Wesley were newcomers to the competition altogether. So were substitutes Niccolò Pisilli and Rodrigo Mora, who were aged 14 and 11 respectively when Roma last played a Champions League fixture.
As it happens, the last time Roma had five Champions League debutants in the same game was against Atlético Madrid in September 2017, when Alisson Becker, Bruno Peres, Juan Jesus, Grégoire Defrel and Lorenzo Pellegrini made their bows in Europe's premier competition. The only time Roma have had more Champions League debutants on the pitch in a single game was their first game in the competition in 2001.

#last #time #cristante #number

Even though the season opener for the Washington Commanders is just days away, it is never too early to look ahead to the future and what the Commanders might do in the 2027 NFL Draft. In ESPN's most recent mock draft, Washington is projected to have the No. 10 overall pick and select wide receiver Charlie Becker out of Indiana.
First, it is notable that the Commanders are projected to have the No. 10 overall pick. ESPN projects no trade, meaning Washington is expected to have the tenth-worst record in the NFL and will not be close to making the playoffs.
This is a rather dismal prediction for a team that just reached the NFC Championship in 2024. Washington's fate relies on the health of quarterback Jayden Daniels, who suffered three different injuries last season. If he can stay healthy all season, the Commanders have a chance to compete for a playoff spot this season.
However, there are other concerns about Washington's playoff chances. Arguably the biggest concern for the Commanders going into training camp was the wide receiver depth. They have Terry McLaurin as the No. 1 receiver and signed Stefon Diggs as the No. 2, with rookie Antonio Williams expected to be the No. 3. It is unclear what Williams will bring to the table as a third-round draft pick, and McLaurin also missed time last year. Diggs is coming off his seventh 1,000-yard season in his career, so he should help Daniels out this season.
Overall, it is reasonable to believe that Washington may end up with the No. 10 overall pick in the NFL Draft, but that projection could change as the season goes on. If the Commanders do end up with a top-10 pick, Charlie Becker would not be a bad selection. Here is what ESPN's Jordan Reid had to say about Washington selecting Becker:

#Commanders #becker

Merlin Polzin led his new-look Hamburg side out for their first home league fixture at the Volksparkstadion on Sunday afternoon, hosting a Mainz team with a familiar feel to them.
As Nicolai Remberg and Nadiem Amiri led their teams onto the pitch, Hamburg's Nordtribüne paid a touching tribute to the late Kevin Keegan with a wonderful choreo before kick-off. The Englishman, revered in the Hanseatic City after his exploits in the late 70s, sadly passed away in July.
Hamburg suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Borussia Dortmund on the opening day, and Polzin saw fit to make four changes to the starting XI that turned out in the Ruhrgebiet. A busy deadline day saw three new arrivals at the Volksparkstadion, with David Møller Wolfe and Zakaria El Ouahdi thrown straight in for their debuts; Fabio Vieira, meanwhile, began on the bench.
The visitors made two changes themselves to their starting XI that drew 0-0 at home to newly promoted Paderborn last weekend, with Kacper Potulski and Stefan Posch replacing Dominik Kohr and Danny Da Costa in defence.
Urs Fischer's side made the stronger start to the game, with a mistake from Jordan Torunarigha allowing Sheraldo Becker to force a good save from Daniel Heuer Fernandes within the first ten minutes. Moments later, Mainz worked a good opportunity from a corner for Amiri to strike at goal, though the German international sliced his effort wide.

#hamburg #amiri #home #away

Hamburger SV's lacklustre start to the new Bundesliga season continued this afternoon on home soil. In the Hanseatic sun, an FSV Mainz 05 side inspired by the brilliance of Sheraldo Becker and Phillip Tietz ran out comfortable winners on a 5-0 scoreline.
Similar to their opening day struggles in Dortmund, the hosts seemed to struggle as Mainz piled on the pressure. Sheraldo Becker stung the palms of Daniel Heuer Fernandes, before Nadiem Amiri fired wide on the end of a neat set-piece routine inside 15 minutes.
The warning signs were clear and HSV took no heed of it as an atmospheric Volksparkstadion fell momentarily silent. A misplaced pass from skipper Nicolai Remberg was picked off by Kaishu Sano. From there, he played in Becker who dispatched from a one-on-one scenario.
Aside from the occasional threat of Albert Grønbaek, HSV failed to even test debutante Alexander Schwolow before the break. Mainz swiftly led 2-0 when Nadiem Amiri pulled the strings in midfield for Becker to find **** e and deliver a routine tap-in for Philipp Mwene.
Half-time whistles from supporters forced Merlin Polzin's hand at the break. Torunarigha, Nadir and Adeline departed for Shafiq Nandja, Patson Daka and Fábio Vieira. The latter receiving a massive cheer since returning on a permanent basis from **** nal.

#nadiem #break #hamburger #bundesliga

The North Texas Mean Green were ransacked by the transfer portal harder than almost any other college football program. After losing head coach Eric Morris to Oklahoma State, North Texas lost nearly the entirety of its production from a 12-2 team, including the nation's leading passer Drew Mestemaker and rushing touchdowns leader Caleb Hawkins.
Head coach Neal Brown, formerly of Troy and West Virginia, was tasked with reassembling a roster in Denton, TX. North Texas was one of two FBS teams returning zero starters, and instead, it brought 70 newcomers in attempt to recapture the magic of 2025.
However, the newcomer laden roster faced the ultimate test out of the gate. North Texas' first challenge was a road matchup at Indiana, immediately after the Hoosiers their 2025 National Championship banner. Indiana hadn't lost a game since 2024, and the Hoosiers' FBS-best 16-game win streak extended to 17 against the Mean Green. The reigning champions left no question in a 52-16 domination in Bloomington, IN.
Indiana made efficient work of North Texas, scoring seven touchdowns and notching one field goal on nine total possessions. TCU transfer quarterback Josh Hoover, called upon to replace Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, collected more touchdowns (4) than incompletions (3) in a 13-of-16, 231-yard passing performance. Wide receiver Charlie Becker recorded a team-high 64 receiving yards and two touchowns in the Hoosiers' third-straight season opener win under Curt Cignetti.
North Texas also debuted a transfer quarterback, bringing UCF transfer Tayven Jackson to campus this offseason. But before spending 2025 as UCF's primary starter, Jackson played two seasons at Indiana and logged six starts. Saturday marked a homecoming for the Greenwood, IN native, who registered 192 passing yards on a 22-of-28 showing. Jackson briefly exited the game with a lower-body injury, causing East Carolina transfer Chaston Ditta to take over, but he ultimately returned and finished the day for the Mean Green.

#north #texas #indiana

New Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover started 6-for-6 passing for 98 yards and two touchdowns in his first start with the Hoosiers, but it took some blood and sweat — literally.
In the second quarter of Indiana's season opener against North Texas on Saturday, Sept. 5, a Mean Green defender brought some pressure to Hoover in the pocket but grabbed Hoover's facemask and turned his helmet completely backward in an obvious penalty. The defender was flagged for the play, which caused a open wound to Hoover's face, which he played with the remainder of the drive.
Blood continued to drip down Hoover's face and onto his chinstrap midway through the second quarter, but the first-year TCU transfer led the Hoosiers on a touchdown drive anyway, ending in a 9-yard touchdown pass to returning starter Charlie Becker to extend their lead to 21-3.
It's quite a first impression for a quarterback aiming to fill the shoes of Fernando Mendoza, who went No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft and won the Heisman Trophy before scoring a gutty touchdown himself in the national championship.
Hoover, a three-year starter at TCU, entered the game with 9,629 career passing yards and 79 total touchdowns to 33 interceptions. His first touchdown as a Hoosier was a beautiful back-shoulder pass to Michigan State transfer Nick Marsh, who caught the pass one-handed for what was also his first score.

#hoover #touchdown #blood #passing

Chris Sutton claimed that Liverpool 'may have got away' with a potential red card offence at Portman Road on Friday night.
The Reds surged into a 2-0 lead against Ipswich inside nine minutes thanks to a brace of Alexander Isak goals, both of which were set up by Cody Gakpo, although the home side asked a few questions of the visitors later in the first half.
Seven minutes after the interval, Jeremy Jacquet was shown a yellow card by Darren England for a collison with Tractor Boys striker Emersson near the halfway line.
That prompted Sutton to say on co-commentary for Sky Sports that the Liverpool defender 'has had the odd clumsy moment in this game', perhaps referring to a first-half moment of hesitation between him and Alisson Becker inside the Reds' penalty area.
Just a couple of minutes after being booked, the 21-year-old took a heavy touch near the sideline and gave the Ipswich striker the chance to steal the ball off him, with the Frenchman then tripping his opponent but not being penalised by the referee.

#Liverpool #ipswich

BECKER, MN — Entering the fourth quarter with a slim lead on Sept. 3, Becker took a commanding nine-point advantage with 7:48 left on the clock. In an outing that had been far from perfect, the Bulldogs could taste victory up two scores in the waning minutes of the game.
Then Orono senior quarterback Finn Dyvik found senior receiver Owen Paulson along the sideline for a 68-yard pitch-and-catch to score the first of 23 fourth quarter points for the Spartans to suck the out of Dwight Lundeen Stadium and escape with a win.
While it may not have been the storybook beginning to Becker's head coach Dwight Lundeen farewell tour after 57 seasons, the two most recent 4A champions did not disappoint as Orono bested Becker 35-28 thanks to its big fourth quarter effort.
Becker got the scoring started in the first half with a 14-0 lead heading into the locker room behind two first-half interceptions and a 40-yard touchdown reception from senior RJ Houle.
The reigning champs stayed calm, though. Coming out in the second half and scoring two unanswered touchdowns in the third quarter, including a second interception by Becker's senior quarterback Tristan Kowalkowski.

#becker #orono #dwight

With a quarterback many view as one of the best in the NFL entering the 2026 season, the Green Bay Packers are getting some extra attention on their wide receiver room. Jordan Love's group of weapons downfield will clearly be integral to the team's success, and that also highlights the importance of chemistry within the unit.
Green Bay has kept six wide receivers after the final roster cuts last Sunday: Christian Watson, Jaylen Reed, Matthew Golden, Skyy Moore, Bo Melton, and rookie J. Michael Sturdivant.
Reed recently opened up about the wide receiver room situation, noting that the group has gotten tighter in the offseason.
Dec 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans (21) and Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (11) in action during the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
On Wednesday, Reed opened up about how things stand in the wide receiver room in terms of camaraderie.

#wide #opened

Nottingham Forest have enquired about the possibility of signing Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Oliver Glasner wants to add a new first-choice goalkeeper to his squad before the deadline, and Forest have had an offer turned down for former loanee Dean Henderson of Crystal Palace.
According to journalistMatteo Moretto, Forest have contacted Liverpool to discuss Mamardashvili's availability. The Georgia international joined Liverpool from Valencia for an initial fee of £25m last summer and made 10 Premier League appearances last season.
The 25-year-old is understood to feel frustrated about his role heading into the current campaign, with Alisson Becker remaining at Anfield as number one goalkeeper, despite speculation over a potential move to Juventus.
Liverpool also have issues around registration rules. Clubs can register a maximum of 17 players not classed as a 'homegrown player', with the Reds reaching that limit afterthe arrival of Ronald Araujo from Barcelona.

#forest #dean

Florian Wirtz has said Liverpool have to do better after a winless start to the Premier League campaign.
Andoni Iraola is still awaiting his firstPremier League win as Liverpool manager after opening the season with draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest.
On each occasion, Liverpool have shown spirit to twice fight back from behind to equalise late on, but Wirtz has said the Reds must be better in all areas.
Liverpool were on the wrong side of fine margins in Saturday's stalemate with Nottingham Forest at Anfield, with Wirtz having a goal chalked off for offside, and Alisson Becker penalised for bringing down former Liverpool defender Neco Williams for a penalty.
Having seen summer signing Victor Munoz net an 82nd-minute leveller to salvage a draw, Wirtz reflected on a 'very disappointing' start to the season.

#wirtz #forest #better #season

Nürnberg extended their winning start to the season with their fourth win in all competitions. Miroslav Klose's side scored three first-half goals on their way to beating Arminia Bielefeld 4-1.
Mohamed Ali Zoma put the hosts in front in the 11th minute with a solo strike. 2. Bundesliga's sought-after attacker easily dribbled past Bielefeld's defense after picking up the ball in Nürnberg's half before beating Jonas Kersken.
Tom Janisch doubled their advantage in the midpoint of the half with a superb finish from Finn Becker's cross. Since Zoma scored all the goals in the opening day against Dynamo Dresden, the 21-year-old became only the second player to score at Max-Morlock-Stadion this season.
Before the half-time break, Adam Markhiev, who was sent off in the last friendly against Real Oviedo, became the third player. The midfielder equalled his last season's tally with his long-range effort deflected by Stefano Russo on its way to the net.
Jan Reichert started the season in top form in Nürnberg's goal, and he made a couple of good saves to keep the visitors at bay. Markhiev scored another goal from outside the box after the restart, with no deflection needed this time for his superb attempt.

#season #zoma #superb

One Liverpool player was called out for a costly lapse shortly before Nottingham Forest's second goal at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
With 20 minutes of normal time remaining, Oliver Glasner's team took the lead for the second time on the day as Morgan Gibbs-White converted a penalty that Clinton Morrison felt was 'harsh' on the home side.
The spot kick was awarded after Alisson Becker was adjudged to have fouled Neco Williams inside the box, with the Forest full-back the fastest to react to a throw-in taken quickly by Liam Delap.
Liverpool Echo journalist Ian Doyle observed that the passage of play which led to the penalty incident stemmed from a lapse in concentration by Jeremie Frimpong, who allowed Williams to run off him and then was too slow to react as the throw-in was taken.
The reporter posted on X: 'Forest win a penalty as Williams is downed by Alisson. All came from Frimpong switching off at throw.'

#Liverpool #frimpong #second

About a million Americans had to find new health insurance at the start of 2026. CVS Health's Aetna subsidiary pulled out of the Affordable Care Act marketplace in 17 states, and at least a dozen more carriers announced they'll stop selling plans next year. When that happens, several hundred thousand more people will need to find coverage elsewhere.
The departures aren't random. When enhanced federal subsidies expired at the end of 2025, premiums jumped, and healthier enrollees dropped coverage. Insurers found themselves covering a smaller, sicker group, and one by one, they decided to stop. The numbers were no longer adding up.
Texas has lost three carriers in two years. Oregon is down another two. For the millions of people who depend on marketplace coverage, every exit gives the insurers who stay less reason to keep prices low.
CVS Health was the first major provider to leave. Its Aetna marketplace enrollees were running up medical bills that exceeded what the company collected in premiums, and CVS projected losses of up to $400 million on its ACA plans in 2025. It was the company's second retreat from the exchanges: Aetna had pulled out in 2017, returned in 2022, expanded into more states in 2023, and still couldn't make the business work.
Cigna followed in late April. The insurer's marketplace enrollment had already fallen 17% from a year earlier, and its president and incoming CEO, Brian Evanko, told ***** ysts there was no viable path to growth. Cigna will leave all 11 states where it sells plans, displacing about 369,000 enrollees, according to healthinsurance.org and Becker's Payer Issues.

#coverage #Health #insurers

The first round of the DFB-Pokal continues with the match between Hallescher FC and FC Schalke 04 - who will come out on top?
With just about one hour to go until kickoff, here are the confirmed lineups for both sides:
Halle (4-4-2): Bendel - Hauptmann, Halili, Landgraf, Kastull - Hartmann, Stierlin, Becker, Damelang - Benyamina, Ratifo
Schalke (4-4-2): Karius - T. Becker, Katic, Kurucay, V. Becker - Ljubicic, El-Faouzi, Schallenberg, Aouchiche - Ebimbe, Sylla

#hallescher #bendel #hauptmann

What does Oregon's Dante Moore (QB), Indian's Charlie Becker (WR), Iowa's Trevor Lauck (OT) and Nebraska's Justin Evans (C) all have in common?
They were named to the preseason All-American second team by The Athletic.
Justin Evans was also named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List for the upcoming season. Here is a statement from the Athletic Department on that topic:
Justin Evans was honored Thursday, as he was named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List. The 40-person preseason list is chosen by the trophy committee using data from Pro Football Focus (PFF).
Evans returns as one of the team leaders for the Huskers this fall, as the East Orange, N.J., native has 31 career starts at Nebraska and logged 38 career appearances as a Husker. He leads an experienced Husker offensive line that returns a pair of starters in 2026. Last season, he started all 13 games at center, paving the way for Emmett Johnson to earn first-team All-America honors. He started all 12 games at guard in 2024 and played in all 13 games, including five starts, as a redshirt freshman in 2023.

#watch

Juventus are desperate to sign a new goalkeeper during this transfer window, and the Bianconeri have been working to ensure that happens as soon as possible. Their search has already taken several unexpected turns, leaving the club with limited options as the new season approaches.
When last season ended, Juventus quickly tried to sign Alisson Becker from Liverpool. They then turned their attention to Emi Martinez when it became clear that Alisson would not be allowed to leave Liverpool.
Aston Villa also refused to sell Martinez, forcing the Bianconeri to consider other options. Their attention then turned towards Zion Suzuki, whom they were also unable to sign directly from Parma.
Juventus wanted to bring Suzuki in on loan after he completed his move to PSG, but even that plan is now in doubt. The club have therefore turned their attention towards Guglielmo Vicario, whom they want to sign on loan from Tottenham.
Spurs would reportedly prefer to sell Vicario rather than loan him out, meaning that move also appears complicated from the outset. That is particularly concerning for Juventus, with the new season due to get underway in just a few days.

#sign #season #attention #martinez

The Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray the starting quarterback on Tuesday afternoon, eliminating any doubt that the veteran was going to be beaten out by J.J. McCarthy.
After starting seven seasons with the Cardinals, Murray signed a one-year deal for the veteran minimum with the Vikings, a place where he wanted to go. All signs pointed to Murray becoming Minnesota's new starting signal caller, but head coach Kevin O'Connell made it known that he had to earn it.
Earning it, he did. Murray was named the starter ahead of the Vikings' preseason game against the New York Giants.
MORE: J.J. McCarthy's next move after Vikings name Kyler Murray starter
Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) talks with a referee before the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

#minnesota

Juventus are ready to take Zion Suzuki on loan from Paris Saint-Germain after a deal with Parma worth €30m plus add-ons, but he's reportedly just a stop-gap until Alisson Becker can leave Liverpool for free.
Multiple sources today including L'Equipe, Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia, La Gazzetta dello Sport and more all confirm that PSG are down to the details with Parma to purchase Suzuki.
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Allison Becker of Liverpool FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Liverpool FC at Stadio San Siro on December 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
The fee for that move is going to be €30m plus up to a further €5m in add-ons, which are related to the performances of the team, not to Suzuki himself.
That is important, because the ****** an international is not expected to play in Paris this season, instead going back to Serie A immediately for a one-year loan at Juventus.

#juventus #Milan #italy

Eric Becker's summer is moving like a 100-mph fastball.
He played his last college baseball game on May 31 for the University of Virginia in the NCAA regionals.
He was drafted on July 11 by the Cincinnati Reds as the No. 58 overall pick in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft.
He signed a contract on July 21 with the Reds and received a $1.65 million signing bonus.
Soon after he reported to the Reds spring training complex in Arizona to begin prepping for his first professional ***** ignment as a second baseman.

#reds #july #second

Juventus want a new goalkeeper and could turn to Freiburg's Noah Atubolu after moving through several transfer targets and being forced to consider alternatives following several rejections.
They began the summer with strong interest in Alisson Becker, but Liverpool refused to sell, prompting the Old Lady to turn towards Emi Martinez. Aston Villa similarly refused to sell their goalkeeper, leaving Juventus to explore other options.
The Bianconeri have also had bids for Zion Suzuki rejected by Parma, with PSG set to add the **** an star to their squad. However, PSG could potentially offer him to Juventus on loan for the 2026/2027 season.
Juventus also like Atubolu and are interested in adding him to their squad this summer as they continue to struggle to sign some of their other targets. The German goalkeeper could therefore become their next number one if the club manages to reach an agreement for his transfer.
According to Calciomercato, although Michele di Gregorio has improved in recent weeks, he would be replaced, with Juventus now focusing on Atubolu as their main goalkeeper target.

#goalkeeper #targets

Liverpool will have Alexis Mac Allister back in training on Monday. That is the headline, and for Andoni Iraola it matters. Pre-season has been fragmented, the squad has been split by summer commitments, and any new coach wants bodies on the grass, quickly, consistently and without drama.
Mac Allister has been the final absentee after a long 2025/26 campaign that stretched into the World Cup with Argentina. He played a major role in that run, starting almost every game as Argentina reached the final before losing to Spain after extra time. By the time that ended, Liverpool were already deep into pre-season work.
Iraola confirmed the timetable clearly, saying: "We now have virtually our entire squad together, which of course will be very important in the coming days and weeks.
"Victor Munoz, our new signing, joined us at AXA this week having been part of the Spain squad which won the FIFA World Cup last month, as did Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Alisson Becker.
"Alexis Mac Allister, the last of our World Cup players, will link up with us on Monday, also."

#World #squad #Monday

The league-leading Minnesota Lynx return home Thursday night looking to continue their dominance when they host the Los Angeles Sparks at Target Center.
Jul 15, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink (22) prepares for a rebound during the third quarter against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
When: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Prime Video

#target #cameron

Leeds have confirmed the signing of James Trafford from Manchester City for an undisclosed club record fee, reported to be £40 million ($53.8 million) plus bonuses.
Trafford has agreed a five-year contract, while the deal eclipses the £36 million Leeds paid Hoffenheim for Georginio Rutter in January 2023 and also makes him the world's fourth most expensive goalkeeper.
Kepa Arrizabalaga (Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea for £72 million), Alisson Becker (Roma to Liverpool, £67 million) and Andre Onana (Inter Milan to Manchester United, £47.2 million) are the only keepers to have cost more.
"Leeds United are delighted to confirm the signing of James Trafford," the club said in a statement.
"The 23-year-old England international arrives as our third permanent addition of the summer transfer window, after the acquisitions of Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic, and becomes the most expensive British goalkeeper in history."

#trafford #year #expensive

This 1xbet.ie review looks at five legendary footballers without whom it is impossible to imagine 21st-century Liverpool.
In 2014, Liverpool lost out to Chelsea in the race to sign Salah. However, the Egyptian failed to live up to expectations with the Blues and spent time on loan in Serie A before joining Roma permanently. He enjoyed a successful 2016/17 season in Rome, scoring roughly once every two matches, and in the summer of 2017 the Merseysiders finally secured their long-term target for what was then a club-record fee of £36.9m. Salah fully justified the investment, scoring 257 goals in 442 appearances.
The Egyptian right-winger helped the Reds regain their former glory. In the 2019/20 season, the English giants won the Premier League ****** le for the first time and repeated the feat five years later. Mo Salah's honours also include victory in the 2018/19 Champions League.
Alisson Becker followed the same route to Anfield as Mo Salah, joining Liverpool from Roma. In July 2018, his £65m transfer set a world record for a goalkeeper, which was subsequently broken by Kepa Arrizabalaga. However, while the Spaniard failed to settle at Chelsea, the Brazilian became Liverpool's undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for many years. Alisson has kept more than 130 clean sheets for the Reds in all competitions, including over 100 in the Premier League, the world's leading domestic club competition.
Virgil van Dijk was once the world's most expensive defender. In January 2018, Liverpool paid £75m for the Dutchman, an unprecedented sum for a defender at the time. Some pundits believed that he was overpriced, but they were proved wrong: the 1.96-metre-tall Virgil became a rock at the back and a model of reliability. Any club's success depends on a combination of potent attacking play, a creative midfield and a rock-solid defence, which continues to be marshalled by the Merseyside club's captain.

#however #premier

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