6 hours ago
Fiorentina have made an approach for Jadon Sancho following his Manchester United exit. The 26-year-old winger was on loan at Aston Villa last season, yet despite being part of the Europa League-winning squad, he couldn't convince United to offer a new deal.
Now, a shock offer seems to be on its way to the free agent, as Fiorentina are keen to table a three-year deal. La Viola's sporting director Fabio Paratici has allegedly been a Sancho admirer for a while, yet the terms on offer will certainly have to be lower than the €10 million net total the former England international earned until last season.
Sancho hasn't yet given a response, but his team will be ready to resolve any concerns in the coming hours. Last year, he turned down a move to Roma, as Gian Piero Gasperini expressly asked Frederic Massara for him. While he chose to stay in the Premier League for the remainder of that term, it now looks like he'll leave England.
Jadon Sancho has been something of a frustrating figure for English football. His rising status took him from the academies of Watford and Manchester City, before he became a poster boy for a British generation trying their hand abroad.
Moving to Borussia Dortmund at the age of 18 in August 2017, Sancho hit the ground running the following season. Flare-filled performances and a plethora of eye-catching goals saw the young Englishman go on to amass 50 all-competition goals in 137 appearances in yellow and black.
#sancho
Now, a shock offer seems to be on its way to the free agent, as Fiorentina are keen to table a three-year deal. La Viola's sporting director Fabio Paratici has allegedly been a Sancho admirer for a while, yet the terms on offer will certainly have to be lower than the €10 million net total the former England international earned until last season.
Sancho hasn't yet given a response, but his team will be ready to resolve any concerns in the coming hours. Last year, he turned down a move to Roma, as Gian Piero Gasperini expressly asked Frederic Massara for him. While he chose to stay in the Premier League for the remainder of that term, it now looks like he'll leave England.
Jadon Sancho has been something of a frustrating figure for English football. His rising status took him from the academies of Watford and Manchester City, before he became a poster boy for a British generation trying their hand abroad.
Moving to Borussia Dortmund at the age of 18 in August 2017, Sancho hit the ground running the following season. Flare-filled performances and a plethora of eye-catching goals saw the young Englishman go on to amass 50 all-competition goals in 137 appearances in yellow and black.
#sancho
8 hours ago
(NewsNation) — The cyclospora outbreak continues to be a point of concern for health professionals, with one former CDC director saying people should now be cautious about more than just lettuce.
Michigan health officials noted Monday there are 9,253 cases in the state and 160 residents were hospitalized as of last week. The disease has been linked to other states in the Midwest, with a record number of cases being reported.
The CDC has documented more than 4,000 laboratory-confirmed cases, and state records suggest the total number of cases has increased to nearly 12,000.
How could cyclospora get into the food supply?
Recently, a second separate cyclospora outbreak, with no known origin, has sickened 72 people as of last week.
#cases #outbreak #Health #people
Michigan health officials noted Monday there are 9,253 cases in the state and 160 residents were hospitalized as of last week. The disease has been linked to other states in the Midwest, with a record number of cases being reported.
The CDC has documented more than 4,000 laboratory-confirmed cases, and state records suggest the total number of cases has increased to nearly 12,000.
How could cyclospora get into the food supply?
Recently, a second separate cyclospora outbreak, with no known origin, has sickened 72 people as of last week.
#cases #outbreak #Health #people
8 hours ago
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Cracker Barrel is changing CEOs as it works to regain traffic and trust from guests.
The company announced Monday that David Deno will become CEO and join the board of directors effective August 10. He replaces Julie Masino, who has led Cracker Barrel since November 2023 and will step down from the top role and board on the same date. Masino will stay with the company in an advisory role through October 9 to ******* ist with the transition.
Deno brings decades of restaurant experience to the position, including five years as CEO of Bloomin' Brands, parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. He joined Bloomin' Brands in 2012 as CFO before taking over as CEO in 2019. He previously held senior positions at Best Buy, Yum! Brands, Pizza Hut, and Burger King.
During Deno's tenure, Bloomin' credited him with strengthening profitability and its balance sheet, including navigating the company through the COVID pandemic and optimizing its international portfolio. He retired from the CEO position in 2024.
#barrel #deno #steakhouse
Cracker Barrel is changing CEOs as it works to regain traffic and trust from guests.
The company announced Monday that David Deno will become CEO and join the board of directors effective August 10. He replaces Julie Masino, who has led Cracker Barrel since November 2023 and will step down from the top role and board on the same date. Masino will stay with the company in an advisory role through October 9 to ******* ist with the transition.
Deno brings decades of restaurant experience to the position, including five years as CEO of Bloomin' Brands, parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. He joined Bloomin' Brands in 2012 as CFO before taking over as CEO in 2019. He previously held senior positions at Best Buy, Yum! Brands, Pizza Hut, and Burger King.
During Deno's tenure, Bloomin' credited him with strengthening profitability and its balance sheet, including navigating the company through the COVID pandemic and optimizing its international portfolio. He retired from the CEO position in 2024.
#barrel #deno #steakhouse
9 hours ago
Max Eberl has made it clear that he feels at home at Bayern Munich — and is open to staying for the long term.
The Bayern Munich sporting director has acknowledged that his work at the club should ultimately be judged by the decisions and progress made during his time in the role.
"I think we have set some very, very good things in motion. I feel very comfortable here. My job should be **** sed. And if they think my job is good, then I am prepared to stay at Bayern longer," Eberl told DAZN (as captured by iMiaSanMia).
The comments offer an interesting insight into Eberl's future at Bayern Munich. Rather than focusing on outside noise or speculation, he appears to be putting the emphasis on the work being done behind the scenes and the results that follow.
Eberl has played an important role in shaping the club's sporting direction alongside Christoph Freund, Vincent Kompany, and the rest of the Bayern Munich leadership. The club has made significant moves in recent transfer windows while also working to build a squad capable of competing for the biggest trophies.
#role
The Bayern Munich sporting director has acknowledged that his work at the club should ultimately be judged by the decisions and progress made during his time in the role.
"I think we have set some very, very good things in motion. I feel very comfortable here. My job should be **** sed. And if they think my job is good, then I am prepared to stay at Bayern longer," Eberl told DAZN (as captured by iMiaSanMia).
The comments offer an interesting insight into Eberl's future at Bayern Munich. Rather than focusing on outside noise or speculation, he appears to be putting the emphasis on the work being done behind the scenes and the results that follow.
Eberl has played an important role in shaping the club's sporting direction alongside Christoph Freund, Vincent Kompany, and the rest of the Bayern Munich leadership. The club has made significant moves in recent transfer windows while also working to build a squad capable of competing for the biggest trophies.
#role
15 hours ago
Wave announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this evening.
The 19-year-old has signed a deal which will keep her Stateside until the end of the 2029 NWSL season.
Harbert is a product of the ******* nal academy system and she signed her first professional terms with the club in 2025. The youngster has got some vital senior experience under her belt in loan spells with Watford, Southampton, Portland Thorns and Everton. Harbert also represented ******* nal's first team in a couple of non-competitive fixtures.
On the international stage, Harbert has represented England up to and including Under-23 level.
After taking Harbert to San Diego Wave, the club's Sporting Director and General Manager, Camille Ashton said "We're really excited to welcome Laila to San Diego. She's an exciting young talent with exceptional technical quality, vision, and composure under pressure.
#wave #diego #signed #represented
The 19-year-old has signed a deal which will keep her Stateside until the end of the 2029 NWSL season.
Harbert is a product of the ******* nal academy system and she signed her first professional terms with the club in 2025. The youngster has got some vital senior experience under her belt in loan spells with Watford, Southampton, Portland Thorns and Everton. Harbert also represented ******* nal's first team in a couple of non-competitive fixtures.
On the international stage, Harbert has represented England up to and including Under-23 level.
After taking Harbert to San Diego Wave, the club's Sporting Director and General Manager, Camille Ashton said "We're really excited to welcome Laila to San Diego. She's an exciting young talent with exceptional technical quality, vision, and composure under pressure.
#wave #diego #signed #represented
16 hours ago
Fabio Paratici has wasted no time stamping his mark on this Fiorentina squad. He's brought in 5 new players already and more are coming. That's good news: the Viola needed to refresh a stale, ailing group. What I'm interested in, though, is the senior players the new sporting director has sold. No, I don't mean outcasts like Lucas Beltrán and Amir Richardson and Alessandro Bianco. I don't mean unfortunate salary casualty Robin Gosens. No, I mean all the academy-trained talent in the system.
Until the Viola create a B-team, it will lose a crop of academy kids every summer. Most of them never had a chance of breaking through to the first team. For the handful who might have the quality, finding an acceptable path within the club is difficult. The most common outcome is what happened to, say, Eduard Duțu last year: a promising young defender, he ended up on 7 loan deals before leaving Florence for good last year without ever making a senior appearance. Guys like Luca Ranieri—loans to Foggia, Ascoli, SPAL, and Salernitana before breaking through—are the exception. It's rare for to see one of these youngsters take that final step.
Young players matter to fans in a way they don't to the club itself. For fans, every 17-year-old who dribbles a 3rd-tier defender in preseason becomes a future star. That's not just luxurious thinking. We need that fantasy—the academy contains untold riches—because it reinforces two narratives that sustain us, especially through the lean years. First, we get to believe that we know ball and can identify buried talent because that allows us to think of ourselves as knowledgeable, superior, and in control of something over which we actually exert no control. Second, we get to think that Fiorentina is doing something better than other clubs, allowing us to enjoy vicarious success and prove to ourselves that there's a reason to support an organization that constantly falls short.
The other bit is that fans connect with kids they've watched grow up more than they do with senior players brought in on the open market. There are Borja Valero exceptions, of course, but in a vacuum, we'd all prefer an academy product more than a player of equal talent who transferred in. It demonstrates that the club's process is successful. It also provides a connection to the city: every time you see a kid like Tommaso Martinelli post a picture of himself as a child in the Curva Fiesole, it reinforces the depth of feeling the locals have for the club in a way that nothing else can.
Fiorentina has enjoyed unprecedented success at youth level in the Commisso era. Daniele Galloppa led the kids to their first scudetto in 43 years, adding that trophy to 4 Coppe Italia and 2 Supercoppe since the 2019-2020 season. There's been a rich seam of talent at the RBCVPetc, churning out senior internationals (Federico Chiesa, Jan Mlakar, Michael Kayode), promising youngsters (Daniele Ghilardi, Edoardo Pierozzi, Costantino Favasuli) and steady veterans dotting t
Until the Viola create a B-team, it will lose a crop of academy kids every summer. Most of them never had a chance of breaking through to the first team. For the handful who might have the quality, finding an acceptable path within the club is difficult. The most common outcome is what happened to, say, Eduard Duțu last year: a promising young defender, he ended up on 7 loan deals before leaving Florence for good last year without ever making a senior appearance. Guys like Luca Ranieri—loans to Foggia, Ascoli, SPAL, and Salernitana before breaking through—are the exception. It's rare for to see one of these youngsters take that final step.
Young players matter to fans in a way they don't to the club itself. For fans, every 17-year-old who dribbles a 3rd-tier defender in preseason becomes a future star. That's not just luxurious thinking. We need that fantasy—the academy contains untold riches—because it reinforces two narratives that sustain us, especially through the lean years. First, we get to believe that we know ball and can identify buried talent because that allows us to think of ourselves as knowledgeable, superior, and in control of something over which we actually exert no control. Second, we get to think that Fiorentina is doing something better than other clubs, allowing us to enjoy vicarious success and prove to ourselves that there's a reason to support an organization that constantly falls short.
The other bit is that fans connect with kids they've watched grow up more than they do with senior players brought in on the open market. There are Borja Valero exceptions, of course, but in a vacuum, we'd all prefer an academy product more than a player of equal talent who transferred in. It demonstrates that the club's process is successful. It also provides a connection to the city: every time you see a kid like Tommaso Martinelli post a picture of himself as a child in the Curva Fiesole, it reinforces the depth of feeling the locals have for the club in a way that nothing else can.
Fiorentina has enjoyed unprecedented success at youth level in the Commisso era. Daniele Galloppa led the kids to their first scudetto in 43 years, adding that trophy to 4 Coppe Italia and 2 Supercoppe since the 2019-2020 season. There's been a rich seam of talent at the RBCVPetc, churning out senior internationals (Federico Chiesa, Jan Mlakar, Michael Kayode), promising youngsters (Daniele Ghilardi, Edoardo Pierozzi, Costantino Favasuli) and steady veterans dotting t
17 hours ago
The latest Brotherhood Podcast is out, and this time, Cayden Boozer interviews new ***** istant KJ Conklin.
He talks about his path to Duke, which includes some interesting stops before he got to the San Antonio Spurs, where he worked as ***** istant coach and director of player development for the Austin Spurs, their NBA G League affiliate. Here's a bit of what he had to say about his path and what he's learned:
"I think every, I think the biggest lesson I've learned is is everywhere I've went, I've made very meaningful relationships. And most of all, and it's what I really appreciate about this place is the people make the place.
I mean, we obviously here, we're extremely fortunate with the things we get on the day to day. And then we get to, I've experienced a lot of things as a part of the Duke brand and the standard that we have here. But the people and the meaningful relationships that you make along the way is what you remember the most."
You can hit the links above or below, or catch it on your favorite podcast player.
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#i 've #podcast #path
He talks about his path to Duke, which includes some interesting stops before he got to the San Antonio Spurs, where he worked as ***** istant coach and director of player development for the Austin Spurs, their NBA G League affiliate. Here's a bit of what he had to say about his path and what he's learned:
"I think every, I think the biggest lesson I've learned is is everywhere I've went, I've made very meaningful relationships. And most of all, and it's what I really appreciate about this place is the people make the place.
I mean, we obviously here, we're extremely fortunate with the things we get on the day to day. And then we get to, I've experienced a lot of things as a part of the Duke brand and the standard that we have here. But the people and the meaningful relationships that you make along the way is what you remember the most."
You can hit the links above or below, or catch it on your favorite podcast player.
Go to the DBR Boards to find Blue Healer Auctions || Drop us a line
#i 've #podcast #path
17 hours ago
By Yantoultra Ngui and Selena Li
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, July 27 (Reuters) - Investors are expected to scrutinise whether Shein can justify the $40 billion to $50 billion valuation it is seeking in a Hong Kong initial public offering after a prospectus filed on Sunday showed slowing growth and a sharp decline in profitability.
Revenue rose 8% to $41.8 billion in 2025, but net income fell 39% to $2.06 billion. In the first quarter of this year, the fast fashion retailer swung to a $99 million loss, the filing showed.
While the quarterly loss partly reflected a $328 million fair-value charge on convertible redeemable preferred shares following an accounting change, slowing revenue growth and weaker core earnings underscore the company's mounting challenges.
"Institutional investors on the HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange) will ... zero in on the 2.9% operating margin," said Winston Ma, executive director of the Global Public Investment Funds Forum and a former managing director at the China Investment Corporation.
#hong
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, July 27 (Reuters) - Investors are expected to scrutinise whether Shein can justify the $40 billion to $50 billion valuation it is seeking in a Hong Kong initial public offering after a prospectus filed on Sunday showed slowing growth and a sharp decline in profitability.
Revenue rose 8% to $41.8 billion in 2025, but net income fell 39% to $2.06 billion. In the first quarter of this year, the fast fashion retailer swung to a $99 million loss, the filing showed.
While the quarterly loss partly reflected a $328 million fair-value charge on convertible redeemable preferred shares following an accounting change, slowing revenue growth and weaker core earnings underscore the company's mounting challenges.
"Institutional investors on the HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange) will ... zero in on the 2.9% operating margin," said Winston Ma, executive director of the Global Public Investment Funds Forum and a former managing director at the China Investment Corporation.
#hong
17 hours ago
By Yantoultra Ngui and Selena Li
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, July 27 (Reuters) - Investors are expected to scrutinise whether Shein can justify the $40 billion to $50 billion valuation it is seeking in a Hong Kong initial public offering after a prospectus filed on Sunday showed slowing growth and a sharp decline in profitability.
Revenue rose 8% to $41.8 billion in 2025, but net income fell 39% to $2.06 billion. In the first quarter of this year, the fast fashion retailer swung to a $99 million loss, the filing showed.
While the quarterly loss partly reflected a $328 million fair-value charge on convertible redeemable preferred shares following an accounting change, slowing revenue growth and weaker core earnings underscore the company's mounting challenges.
"Institutional investors on the HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange) will ... zero in on the 2.9% operating margin," said Winston Ma, executive director of the Global Public Investment Funds Forum and a former managing director at the China Investment Corporation.
#hong #billion #slowing
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, July 27 (Reuters) - Investors are expected to scrutinise whether Shein can justify the $40 billion to $50 billion valuation it is seeking in a Hong Kong initial public offering after a prospectus filed on Sunday showed slowing growth and a sharp decline in profitability.
Revenue rose 8% to $41.8 billion in 2025, but net income fell 39% to $2.06 billion. In the first quarter of this year, the fast fashion retailer swung to a $99 million loss, the filing showed.
While the quarterly loss partly reflected a $328 million fair-value charge on convertible redeemable preferred shares following an accounting change, slowing revenue growth and weaker core earnings underscore the company's mounting challenges.
"Institutional investors on the HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange) will ... zero in on the 2.9% operating margin," said Winston Ma, executive director of the Global Public Investment Funds Forum and a former managing director at the China Investment Corporation.
#hong #billion #slowing
18 hours ago
Director Alysa Nahmias says Meghan Markle's own Girl Scout roots helped forge a personal connection to Cookie Queens, which she executive produces with Prince Harry
Nahmias reveals Meghan belonged to the same Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles council as one of the documentary's young stars, Nikki
The film's young stars recall meeting Meghan and Prince Harry, with Olive calling it a "full-circle moment" after watching the couple's Harry & Meghan Netflix docuseries
Meghan Markle's connection to Cookie Queens goes beyond her role as an executive producer.
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, director Alysa Nahmias says the ****** ss of Sussex's own childhood as a Girl Scout helped forge an immediate connection to the documentary, which follows four girls — Olive, 12, Nikki, 9, Shannon Elizabeth, 8, and Ara, 5 — navigating the highs and pressures of cookie season. Meghan and Prince Harry joined the project as executive producers through Archewell Productions.
#meghan #harry #connection
Nahmias reveals Meghan belonged to the same Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles council as one of the documentary's young stars, Nikki
The film's young stars recall meeting Meghan and Prince Harry, with Olive calling it a "full-circle moment" after watching the couple's Harry & Meghan Netflix docuseries
Meghan Markle's connection to Cookie Queens goes beyond her role as an executive producer.
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, director Alysa Nahmias says the ****** ss of Sussex's own childhood as a Girl Scout helped forge an immediate connection to the documentary, which follows four girls — Olive, 12, Nikki, 9, Shannon Elizabeth, 8, and Ara, 5 — navigating the highs and pressures of cookie season. Meghan and Prince Harry joined the project as executive producers through Archewell Productions.
#meghan #harry #connection
18 hours ago
Entries from early 2020 in a now-exposed personal diary kept by Dr. Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic show that he privately estimated the death rate from the illness was significantly lower than what he told Congress under oath only weeks later.
Fauci, 85, has come under intense scrutiny for years regarding his approach leading the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, and his alleged links to the Chinese lab where the virus originated. He will return to Capitol Hill on Wednesday before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to speak about his newly publicized personal records.
"The stated mortality over all of this when you look at all the data including China is about three percent. It first started off as two and three," Fauci said in testimony before the House Oversight Committee on March 11, 2020, according to a transcript of the hearing.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci prepares to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee about the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on November 4, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Senators questioned Fauci and other witnesses about the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children between 5 and 11 years old this week.
Legacy Media Ignores Massive Anthony Fauci Document Release Alleging He Misled Congress On Covid Origins
#senate #capitol
Fauci, 85, has come under intense scrutiny for years regarding his approach leading the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, and his alleged links to the Chinese lab where the virus originated. He will return to Capitol Hill on Wednesday before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to speak about his newly publicized personal records.
"The stated mortality over all of this when you look at all the data including China is about three percent. It first started off as two and three," Fauci said in testimony before the House Oversight Committee on March 11, 2020, according to a transcript of the hearing.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci prepares to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee about the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on November 4, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Senators questioned Fauci and other witnesses about the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children between 5 and 11 years old this week.
Legacy Media Ignores Massive Anthony Fauci Document Release Alleging He Misled Congress On Covid Origins
#senate #capitol
18 hours ago
Former Germany international İlkay Gündoğan said he won't rule out making a return to 1.FC Nürnberg in the future.
"I still have a very close connection to Nürnberg because the club means a lot to me," the midfielder said, speaking to Sky Germany.
"I'm very grateful to the club and the city. I can definitely imagine returning one day, in whatever role that may be.
"Whether it's for one or two years as a player or later as a sporting director or coach, everything is possible," Gündoğan added.
Gündoğan, who currently plays for Turkish Süper Lig side Galatasaray, is contracted to the club until the summer of 2027.
#club #former #galatasaray
"I still have a very close connection to Nürnberg because the club means a lot to me," the midfielder said, speaking to Sky Germany.
"I'm very grateful to the club and the city. I can definitely imagine returning one day, in whatever role that may be.
"Whether it's for one or two years as a player or later as a sporting director or coach, everything is possible," Gündoğan added.
Gündoğan, who currently plays for Turkish Süper Lig side Galatasaray, is contracted to the club until the summer of 2027.
#club #former #galatasaray
19 hours ago
MLS All-Stars teamed up with Charlotte FC to help local kids get in on the excitement ahead of Wednesday's game.
More than 400 young people packed the pitch at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex Tuesday to learn from some of the game's best. The clinics are part of MLS All-Star Community Day.
"Today it's about having fun, meeting friends and learning more about soccer," Frank Mungugia, a participant, told Channel 9's Miana Massey.
For 12-year-old Mungugia, it's a chance to play the sport he loves while picking up new skills.
"Soccer is for everyone," Tiara Brown, director of community engagement with Charlotte FC, said. "You just need a ball, ******* e to play and some people."
#Soccer #people #mecklenburg
More than 400 young people packed the pitch at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex Tuesday to learn from some of the game's best. The clinics are part of MLS All-Star Community Day.
"Today it's about having fun, meeting friends and learning more about soccer," Frank Mungugia, a participant, told Channel 9's Miana Massey.
For 12-year-old Mungugia, it's a chance to play the sport he loves while picking up new skills.
"Soccer is for everyone," Tiara Brown, director of community engagement with Charlotte FC, said. "You just need a ball, ******* e to play and some people."
#Soccer #people #mecklenburg
22 hours ago
New Italy coach Roberto Mancini and technical director Claudio Ranieri will hold their first press conference tomorrow at 18:00 CET, Giovanni Malagò announced.
Mancini is set to return as Italy's head coach for a second stint, Malagò confirmed during a press conference on Tuesday.
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"It is very positive that both Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri have behaved with great sensibility on the budget issues that need to be taken into consideration," Malagò said.
The press conference took place after a FIGC federal meeting, during which Malagò informed members that he had picked Mancini as the new head coach.
#press #conference #italy
Mancini is set to return as Italy's head coach for a second stint, Malagò confirmed during a press conference on Tuesday.
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"It is very positive that both Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri have behaved with great sensibility on the budget issues that need to be taken into consideration," Malagò said.
The press conference took place after a FIGC federal meeting, during which Malagò informed members that he had picked Mancini as the new head coach.
#press #conference #italy
23 hours ago
ROME (AP) — Roberto Mancini has once again been tasked with revitalizing an Italy team in crisis, almost exactly three years after he bolted on the national team.
Italian soccer federation Giovanni Malagò announced Mancini as the new Italy coach on Tuesday, adding that Claudio Ranieri will become the new technical director after Paolo Maldini stepped down the previous day — just 16 days after being appointed.
The 61-year-old Mancini led the Azzurri to the European Championship **** le in 2021 but shockingly resigned as Italy coach in August 2023, taking over Saudi Arabia's national team two weeks later.
"Time was running out … I believed the person who should become the new coach of Italy is Roberto Mancini, for a whole list of reasons," Malagò said. "There will be a press conference tomorrow with both Claudio Ranieri and Roberto Mancini."
The Italian national team is in crisis after failing for a third straight time to qualify for the World Cup, prompting the resignations of FIGC president Gabriele Gravina and coach Gennaro Gattuso in April.
#italian
Italian soccer federation Giovanni Malagò announced Mancini as the new Italy coach on Tuesday, adding that Claudio Ranieri will become the new technical director after Paolo Maldini stepped down the previous day — just 16 days after being appointed.
The 61-year-old Mancini led the Azzurri to the European Championship **** le in 2021 but shockingly resigned as Italy coach in August 2023, taking over Saudi Arabia's national team two weeks later.
"Time was running out … I believed the person who should become the new coach of Italy is Roberto Mancini, for a whole list of reasons," Malagò said. "There will be a press conference tomorrow with both Claudio Ranieri and Roberto Mancini."
The Italian national team is in crisis after failing for a third straight time to qualify for the World Cup, prompting the resignations of FIGC president Gabriele Gravina and coach Gennaro Gattuso in April.
#italian
23 hours ago
Germany sporting director Rudi Völler has reflected on Julian Nagelsmann's tenure as head coach of the national team, admitting that the former Bayern Munich boss faced a level of scrutiny that made his job increasingly difficult.
According to Völler, Nagelsmann's public standing deteriorated to the point where virtually every decision he made was met with criticism, regardless of the reasoning behind it.
"One thing that became very difficult during Julian Nagelsmann's time as national coach - and that's something I underestimated myself - was his standing with the media and the fans. At some point, it didn't matter what decision he made; people reacted negatively, which made every decision appear to be the wrong one."
Völler pointed to the contrasting reactions Nagelsmann received when dealing with his players, arguing that the coach found himself in a no-win situation.
"The best examples were the occasions when Julian criticised players - he was criticised for doing so. When he tried to take the pressure and blame off the players, he was criticised for that as well. That's simply part of a coach's job. In the end, the results are what count, and unfortunately, those were disappointing towards the end."
#julian #decision #national #standing
According to Völler, Nagelsmann's public standing deteriorated to the point where virtually every decision he made was met with criticism, regardless of the reasoning behind it.
"One thing that became very difficult during Julian Nagelsmann's time as national coach - and that's something I underestimated myself - was his standing with the media and the fans. At some point, it didn't matter what decision he made; people reacted negatively, which made every decision appear to be the wrong one."
Völler pointed to the contrasting reactions Nagelsmann received when dealing with his players, arguing that the coach found himself in a no-win situation.
"The best examples were the occasions when Julian criticised players - he was criticised for doing so. When he tried to take the pressure and blame off the players, he was criticised for that as well. That's simply part of a coach's job. In the end, the results are what count, and unfortunately, those were disappointing towards the end."
#julian #decision #national #standing
23 hours ago
After Germany and France, Italy has now also found a new national team coach. Following a successful era between 2018 and 2023, the Squadra Azzurra will once again be led by Roberto Mancini. This was confirmed by president Giovanni Malagò at the press conference after the end of the Federal Council meeting at the FIGC headquarters. Claudio Ranieri was also confirmed as the new Technical Director.
Mancini is the new national team coach
"The national team coach? Time was pressing. I believed that Roberto Mancini had to be the person to become coach of the national team. Both Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri showed complete willingness and great understanding regarding the financial aspects and our budget requirements."
Ranieri is the new Technical Director
"I needed a person with whom I could share the decision on the national team coach. That person is Claudio Ranieri. Just a few minutes ago, he signed his contract. Ranieri and Mancini have already spoken with each other. Tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. there will be a joint press conference."
#team #coach #claudio #technical
Mancini is the new national team coach
"The national team coach? Time was pressing. I believed that Roberto Mancini had to be the person to become coach of the national team. Both Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri showed complete willingness and great understanding regarding the financial aspects and our budget requirements."
Ranieri is the new Technical Director
"I needed a person with whom I could share the decision on the national team coach. That person is Claudio Ranieri. Just a few minutes ago, he signed his contract. Ranieri and Mancini have already spoken with each other. Tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. there will be a joint press conference."
#team #coach #claudio #technical
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Ahead of the match between his former and current clubs, Kagawa spoke with managing directors Carsten Cramer and Lars Ricken, among others. Roman Weidenfeller was also at the table. The two had played together for Borussia Dortmund and won two German championships and two DFB Cup ***** les together. Joo-Ho Park, who played for BVB from 2015 to 2017 and is now active with the BVB Legends, also joined the group.
"You've been part of professional soccer for 20 years, and we want to honor that," said Cramer as he presented Kagawa with a trophy commemorating his now 20-year professional career—along with an invitation to represent BVB as an ambassador in the future.
Kagawa's professional career began at Cerezo Osaka. He now plays for that club again and will face Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. "I'm very proud that the relationship continues, and I still think about the ***** les and memories from my time in Dortmund. The older I get, the more that means to me," the now 37-year-old said at a press conference about BVB at noon. (cr)
#titles
"You've been part of professional soccer for 20 years, and we want to honor that," said Cramer as he presented Kagawa with a trophy commemorating his now 20-year professional career—along with an invitation to represent BVB as an ambassador in the future.
Kagawa's professional career began at Cerezo Osaka. He now plays for that club again and will face Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. "I'm very proud that the relationship continues, and I still think about the ***** les and memories from my time in Dortmund. The older I get, the more that means to me," the now 37-year-old said at a press conference about BVB at noon. (cr)
#titles
1 day ago
Ohio State has inked a jersey patch sponsorship deal with JPMorgan Chase, sources tell On3. The Buckeyes become the latest college football brand to add a jersey patch ahead of the 2026 season.
The deal spans the full athletic department and all 36 varsity sports. The investment also provides new resources to support Ohio State athletes through NIL opportunities, enhances the Buckeyes' overall competitive success and facilitates academic partnerships across the university.
Ohio State becomes one of the biggest college football brands to date to add a jersey patch to its uniform. The JPMorgan Chase logo will sit above the Big Ten patch on the front of Ohio State's jerseys.
JPMorgan Chase has a longstanding relationship with central Ohio, as one of Columbus' largest private employers. The firm has brought on more than 1,700 Ohio State alumni in the past five years, too. The deal was brokered by Learfield.
"JPMorganChase is a global brand with deep roots in Ohio, making them a natural partner that
shares our commitment to innovation, excellence and long-term community impact," Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork said in a statement. "Together, we have built a comprehensive and historic partnership that reflects the strong commercial strength of the Ohio State Athletics identity and the broader college athletics landscape. This relationship creates meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes that support the sustained excellence and competitiveness of our athletic programs, while honoring the tradition and values of Ohio State."
#patch #Athletic
The deal spans the full athletic department and all 36 varsity sports. The investment also provides new resources to support Ohio State athletes through NIL opportunities, enhances the Buckeyes' overall competitive success and facilitates academic partnerships across the university.
Ohio State becomes one of the biggest college football brands to date to add a jersey patch to its uniform. The JPMorgan Chase logo will sit above the Big Ten patch on the front of Ohio State's jerseys.
JPMorgan Chase has a longstanding relationship with central Ohio, as one of Columbus' largest private employers. The firm has brought on more than 1,700 Ohio State alumni in the past five years, too. The deal was brokered by Learfield.
"JPMorganChase is a global brand with deep roots in Ohio, making them a natural partner that
shares our commitment to innovation, excellence and long-term community impact," Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork said in a statement. "Together, we have built a comprehensive and historic partnership that reflects the strong commercial strength of the Ohio State Athletics identity and the broader college athletics landscape. This relationship creates meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes that support the sustained excellence and competitiveness of our athletic programs, while honoring the tradition and values of Ohio State."
#patch #Athletic
1 day ago
Roda JC Kerkrade has announced the signing of highly-rated 1.FC Köln talent Funny Schenten ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The 18-year-old striker joins the second-division Netherlands club on a one-year loan to continue his development.
Despite making 7 appearances in the Bundesliga off the bench last season, Köln know Schenten requires more game time.
After the deal was agreed, Kerkrade's technical director Rob Servais is delighted that Schenten will now be playing for his club:
"Fynn is a talented attacker who comes from an excellent football academy.
#schenten #year #roda #netherlands
The 18-year-old striker joins the second-division Netherlands club on a one-year loan to continue his development.
Despite making 7 appearances in the Bundesliga off the bench last season, Köln know Schenten requires more game time.
After the deal was agreed, Kerkrade's technical director Rob Servais is delighted that Schenten will now be playing for his club:
"Fynn is a talented attacker who comes from an excellent football academy.
#schenten #year #roda #netherlands
1 day ago
Chennai: As India look to usher in a new generation of fast bowlers, Australian great Glenn McGrath believes Prasidh Krishna has all the ingredients to become Jasprit ****** rah's long-term pace partner.
The legendary fast bowler, who is the director of coaching at the MRF Pace Foundation, has closely followed Prasidh's rise and feels the tall Karnataka seamer has transformed his potential into performances.
"I'm a big fan of Prasidh," McGrath said. "If he gets his length right, he's got everything going for him."
"He has really matured. He's tall, bowls in good areas, generates bounce and has genuine pace. Occasionally he's a little short, but apart from that, I think he's the whole package. He's really developed and put his potential into performance," he said.
India have handed opportunities to several young quicks during the recent tours of the UK and Zimbabwe as they prepare for a demanding cycle of white-ball cricket, with the ODI and T20 World Cups to be played in South Africa and Australia-New Zealand respectively. It means India will need a strong pace attack firing on all cylinders, and McGrath believes the transition phase they are going through will not be easy.
"You've got ****** rah, who's a class bowler, and Mohammed Shami, who's world-class as well. Mohammed Siraj has been around for a long time too. You can't just expect to pick up straight where you left off. It's always going to be a transitional period," he said, referring to the Australian team, which will also go through a similar phase.
"Other than Pat ****** mins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, hardly anybody gets a chance... So it's not going to be easy for Australia either."
McGrath also pointed out that ****** rah's unconventional action demands careful workload management.
"The way he powers through those last few steps probably puts more stress on his body than most bowlers. It'll be interesting to see how he manages himself," McGrath said.
While India appear keen to fast-track younger bowlers, McGrath insisted experienced pacers still have an important role to play.
"It's always good to have experience there. Young bowlers learn by playing alongside senior guys. I was fortunate to watch Craig McDermott and Merv Hughes. That's where you really learn. I'd always pick an experienced team over a potential team," he said.
On whether veterans such as Shami or Bhuvneshwar ****** ar could still mount a comeback, McGrath said the decision rested on their bodies, motivation and the selectors.
"If they're prepared to put the work in and their body allows it, then why not? As fast bowlers get older, the work only gets tougher. Ultimately, it's up to them and the selectors."
McGrath also called for a rethink in the way fast bowlers are rehabilitated after injuries, arguing that modern systems often "wrap bowlers in cotton wool" instead of making them physically stronger.
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"The best way is to get stronger. Even when you're in
The legendary fast bowler, who is the director of coaching at the MRF Pace Foundation, has closely followed Prasidh's rise and feels the tall Karnataka seamer has transformed his potential into performances.
"I'm a big fan of Prasidh," McGrath said. "If he gets his length right, he's got everything going for him."
"He has really matured. He's tall, bowls in good areas, generates bounce and has genuine pace. Occasionally he's a little short, but apart from that, I think he's the whole package. He's really developed and put his potential into performance," he said.
India have handed opportunities to several young quicks during the recent tours of the UK and Zimbabwe as they prepare for a demanding cycle of white-ball cricket, with the ODI and T20 World Cups to be played in South Africa and Australia-New Zealand respectively. It means India will need a strong pace attack firing on all cylinders, and McGrath believes the transition phase they are going through will not be easy.
"You've got ****** rah, who's a class bowler, and Mohammed Shami, who's world-class as well. Mohammed Siraj has been around for a long time too. You can't just expect to pick up straight where you left off. It's always going to be a transitional period," he said, referring to the Australian team, which will also go through a similar phase.
"Other than Pat ****** mins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, hardly anybody gets a chance... So it's not going to be easy for Australia either."
McGrath also pointed out that ****** rah's unconventional action demands careful workload management.
"The way he powers through those last few steps probably puts more stress on his body than most bowlers. It'll be interesting to see how he manages himself," McGrath said.
While India appear keen to fast-track younger bowlers, McGrath insisted experienced pacers still have an important role to play.
"It's always good to have experience there. Young bowlers learn by playing alongside senior guys. I was fortunate to watch Craig McDermott and Merv Hughes. That's where you really learn. I'd always pick an experienced team over a potential team," he said.
On whether veterans such as Shami or Bhuvneshwar ****** ar could still mount a comeback, McGrath said the decision rested on their bodies, motivation and the selectors.
"If they're prepared to put the work in and their body allows it, then why not? As fast bowlers get older, the work only gets tougher. Ultimately, it's up to them and the selectors."
McGrath also called for a rethink in the way fast bowlers are rehabilitated after injuries, arguing that modern systems often "wrap bowlers in cotton wool" instead of making them physically stronger.
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"The best way is to get stronger. Even when you're in
1 day ago
The Cincinnati Bengals have a good problem most teams would take. They have two young corners worthy of re-signing for a second contract.
DJ Turner (a second-round pick in the 2023 draft) and Dax Hill (a first-round selection from the 2022 draft) are both quality starters. Especially Turner, who has received the underrated tag pretty frequently this offseason.
However, it is still a problem when you need to re-sign them. The Bengals have been spending quite a bit, and while they could re-sign both players. The team would be left without the wiggle room it usually would like to have.
We've seen players like Trey Hendrickson, Jessie Bates, and Ja'Marr Chase all skip out on portions of training camp while entering the last years of their respective contracts. The Bengals aren't expecting that this time around.
"When you draft guys like that that come in and find roles and elevate their game and elevate the people around them. Those are guys you want to be around," Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin said of the cornerback duo. "And I'm not going to make any predictions about future contracts. We have everyone signed up right now, which is really good. It's a good feeling. I think everyone is locked in on the season, and we'll see what the future holds. But right now, our focus is winning and winning now."
#draft #problem
DJ Turner (a second-round pick in the 2023 draft) and Dax Hill (a first-round selection from the 2022 draft) are both quality starters. Especially Turner, who has received the underrated tag pretty frequently this offseason.
However, it is still a problem when you need to re-sign them. The Bengals have been spending quite a bit, and while they could re-sign both players. The team would be left without the wiggle room it usually would like to have.
We've seen players like Trey Hendrickson, Jessie Bates, and Ja'Marr Chase all skip out on portions of training camp while entering the last years of their respective contracts. The Bengals aren't expecting that this time around.
"When you draft guys like that that come in and find roles and elevate their game and elevate the people around them. Those are guys you want to be around," Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin said of the cornerback duo. "And I'm not going to make any predictions about future contracts. We have everyone signed up right now, which is really good. It's a good feeling. I think everyone is locked in on the season, and we'll see what the future holds. But right now, our focus is winning and winning now."
#draft #problem
1 day ago
Mark Elliott, who guided Trevecca from NAIA to NCAA Division II membership and became the school's longest-serving athletic director, announced his retirement on July 28 following the conclusion of the 2026-27 academic year.
Elliott, a former Vanderbilt basketball and baseball player, led Trevecca through two conference transitions since being hired in 2011. It was Elliott's first time serving as an athletic director, and he was hired one day after Trevecca announced the NCAA had accepted its application for Division II membership.
"Never having been an athletic director before, I don't think I knew what I didn't know; I just knew this was what I felt called to do, I wanted to do, I felt really good about entering into that **** e," Elliott said. "Then the main goal was to move Trevecca from NAIA to NCAA Division II. That was a four-year process back then, so I don't know that I had a longer-term vision than the four years. Lets just get to the Division II level and go from there."
GARY VAN ATTA INDUCTED INTO HOF: Gary Van Atta headlines Trevecca Sports Hall of Fame 2026 class
Elliott helped Trevecca meet all NCAA requirements, and on July 11, 2014, the school received full active Division II membership status.
#Athletic
Elliott, a former Vanderbilt basketball and baseball player, led Trevecca through two conference transitions since being hired in 2011. It was Elliott's first time serving as an athletic director, and he was hired one day after Trevecca announced the NCAA had accepted its application for Division II membership.
"Never having been an athletic director before, I don't think I knew what I didn't know; I just knew this was what I felt called to do, I wanted to do, I felt really good about entering into that **** e," Elliott said. "Then the main goal was to move Trevecca from NAIA to NCAA Division II. That was a four-year process back then, so I don't know that I had a longer-term vision than the four years. Lets just get to the Division II level and go from there."
GARY VAN ATTA INDUCTED INTO HOF: Gary Van Atta headlines Trevecca Sports Hall of Fame 2026 class
Elliott helped Trevecca meet all NCAA requirements, and on July 11, 2014, the school received full active Division II membership status.
#Athletic
1 day ago
Teenage striker Fynn Schenten of 1. FC Köln is set to continue his development in the Netherlands with Roda JC Kerkrade. As previously reported, the season-long loan contains no purchase option, reflecting Köln's belief that the 18-year-old remains a long-term first-team prospect. Schenten joined the club at the age of eight and progressed through every academy level at the Geißbockheim before helping Köln win the German under-19 championship.
He signed a professional contract through 2030 in January and has already made seven Bundesliga appearances. The move should provide regular senior minutes before Schenten returns to challenge for a permanent place in Köln's attack.
Raised in Bonn, Schenten joined Köln's academy at eight and progressed through every youth team. Last season, he scored six goals in five UEFA Youth League matches, including against Inter Milan before a record sellout crowd at the RheinEnergieStadion. In the Köln senior team, he made one start last October.
"One of our goals is to integrate as many players as possible from the FC Academy into the professional team," Köln technical director Lukas Berg noted in a club statement. "Fynn already made this leap on a few occasions last season and showed his potential. We discussed this plan with him early on. In Roda Kerkrade, we've found a suitable club where he'll be close to home, yet still have the opportunity to take the next steps in his development."
"I got a taste of [the Kölner experience] last season," Schenten himself noted. "Playing with the pros—and especially at the RheinEnergieStadion—was a first step, but of course I want to establish myself at this level permanently. I know I still have some ground to cover in my development to get there. I'm 100 percent committed to taking on this challenge in Kerkrade and then returning to Geißbockheim a year from now, stronger than ever."
#schenten #kerkrade #club
He signed a professional contract through 2030 in January and has already made seven Bundesliga appearances. The move should provide regular senior minutes before Schenten returns to challenge for a permanent place in Köln's attack.
Raised in Bonn, Schenten joined Köln's academy at eight and progressed through every youth team. Last season, he scored six goals in five UEFA Youth League matches, including against Inter Milan before a record sellout crowd at the RheinEnergieStadion. In the Köln senior team, he made one start last October.
"One of our goals is to integrate as many players as possible from the FC Academy into the professional team," Köln technical director Lukas Berg noted in a club statement. "Fynn already made this leap on a few occasions last season and showed his potential. We discussed this plan with him early on. In Roda Kerkrade, we've found a suitable club where he'll be close to home, yet still have the opportunity to take the next steps in his development."
"I got a taste of [the Kölner experience] last season," Schenten himself noted. "Playing with the pros—and especially at the RheinEnergieStadion—was a first step, but of course I want to establish myself at this level permanently. I know I still have some ground to cover in my development to get there. I'm 100 percent committed to taking on this challenge in Kerkrade and then returning to Geißbockheim a year from now, stronger than ever."
#schenten #kerkrade #club
1 day ago
argenx has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Forte Biosciences for approximately $2.2bn in total equity value.
Approved by both companies' boards of directors, the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, contingent upon standard closing conditions.
The main ***** et involved is FB102, Forte Biosciences' first-in-class anti-CD122 antibody, which will be added to argenx's immunology portfolio. FB102 was evaluated in Phase Ib studies for vitiligo and celiac disease.
These studies were a key factor in deciding to proceed from a strategic investment to acquisition by argenx.
Forte Biosciences expects to release Phase II data for FB102 in the second half of this year.
#forte #biosciences
Approved by both companies' boards of directors, the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, contingent upon standard closing conditions.
The main ***** et involved is FB102, Forte Biosciences' first-in-class anti-CD122 antibody, which will be added to argenx's immunology portfolio. FB102 was evaluated in Phase Ib studies for vitiligo and celiac disease.
These studies were a key factor in deciding to proceed from a strategic investment to acquisition by argenx.
Forte Biosciences expects to release Phase II data for FB102 in the second half of this year.
#forte #biosciences
1 day ago
The Para-mixed bowls B2-B3 pair succeeded in their early morning bid for a Commonwealth Games bronze medal with a dramatic tie-break win against New Zealand.
The duo of Julie Thomas and Steffan James, aided by directors Jamie Jones and John Wilson, defeated New Zealand's pair of Sonya Woodrow and Kerrin Wheeler, aided by directors Kimberly Carraher and Colin Wheeler.
Wales lost the first set 7-4 but battled back to win the second set 6-3 to set up the sudden death end.
After Thomas had set up the chance and James held his nerve with two brilliant final bowls. New Zealand's final delivery failed and Wales celebrated.
The Wales campaign came full circle after it had started with a dramatic tie-break comeback win against Australia.
#wales #dramatic
The duo of Julie Thomas and Steffan James, aided by directors Jamie Jones and John Wilson, defeated New Zealand's pair of Sonya Woodrow and Kerrin Wheeler, aided by directors Kimberly Carraher and Colin Wheeler.
Wales lost the first set 7-4 but battled back to win the second set 6-3 to set up the sudden death end.
After Thomas had set up the chance and James held his nerve with two brilliant final bowls. New Zealand's final delivery failed and Wales celebrated.
The Wales campaign came full circle after it had started with a dramatic tie-break comeback win against Australia.
#wales #dramatic
1 day ago
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Mike Bobinski wants his successor as Purdue athletic director to know what sort of place they are walking into.
"A sane environment in a relatively insane time in this world," Bobinski called Purdue during a media roundtable on Monday. The Boilermakers' AD for the past 10 years sat for his first interview since announcing June 3 he will retire on Dec. 31.
The decision put the wheels in motion to find only the third person to occupy that role in the past 33 years. The Purdue Board of Trustees hired executive search firm DHR Global to **** ist the process. Interviews are imminent. This accelerated timeline would allow Bobinski's successor to settle in alongside the outgoing AD for a transitional period.
Bobinski's decade in charge spanned a transformative, and at times tumultuous, period in college sports. The Big Ten emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and expanded to the west coast. Then came name, image and likeness compensation, followed by paying athletes directly through revenue share.
The economic structure under which Bobinski began his tenure -- or even the one under which Purdue football went to the Big Ten championship game in 2022 -- bears almost no resemblance to the one under which he exits.
#purdue #past #years #mike
"A sane environment in a relatively insane time in this world," Bobinski called Purdue during a media roundtable on Monday. The Boilermakers' AD for the past 10 years sat for his first interview since announcing June 3 he will retire on Dec. 31.
The decision put the wheels in motion to find only the third person to occupy that role in the past 33 years. The Purdue Board of Trustees hired executive search firm DHR Global to **** ist the process. Interviews are imminent. This accelerated timeline would allow Bobinski's successor to settle in alongside the outgoing AD for a transitional period.
Bobinski's decade in charge spanned a transformative, and at times tumultuous, period in college sports. The Big Ten emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and expanded to the west coast. Then came name, image and likeness compensation, followed by paying athletes directly through revenue share.
The economic structure under which Bobinski began his tenure -- or even the one under which Purdue football went to the Big Ten championship game in 2022 -- bears almost no resemblance to the one under which he exits.
#purdue #past #years #mike
1 day ago
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Mike Bobinski wants his successor as Purdue athletic director to know what sort of place they are walking into.
"A sane environment in a relatively insane time in this world," Bobinski called Purdue during a media roundtable on Monday. The Boilermakers' AD for the past 10 years sat for his first interview since announcing June 3 he will retire on Dec. 31.
The decision put the wheels in motion to find only the third person to occupy that role in the past 33 years. The Purdue Board of Trustees hired executive search firm DHR Global to ****** ist the process. Interviews are imminent. This accelerated timeline would allow Bobinski's successor to settle in alongside the outgoing AD for a transitional period.
Bobinski's decade in charge spanned a transformative, and at times tumultuous, period in college sports. The Big Ten emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and expanded to the west coast. Then came name, image and likeness compensation, followed by paying athletes directly through revenue share.
The economic structure under which Bobinski began his tenure -- or even the one under which Purdue football went to the Big Ten championship game in 2022 -- bears almost no resemblance to the one under which he exits.
#west #successor #years #lafayette
"A sane environment in a relatively insane time in this world," Bobinski called Purdue during a media roundtable on Monday. The Boilermakers' AD for the past 10 years sat for his first interview since announcing June 3 he will retire on Dec. 31.
The decision put the wheels in motion to find only the third person to occupy that role in the past 33 years. The Purdue Board of Trustees hired executive search firm DHR Global to ****** ist the process. Interviews are imminent. This accelerated timeline would allow Bobinski's successor to settle in alongside the outgoing AD for a transitional period.
Bobinski's decade in charge spanned a transformative, and at times tumultuous, period in college sports. The Big Ten emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and expanded to the west coast. Then came name, image and likeness compensation, followed by paying athletes directly through revenue share.
The economic structure under which Bobinski began his tenure -- or even the one under which Purdue football went to the Big Ten championship game in 2022 -- bears almost no resemblance to the one under which he exits.
#west #successor #years #lafayette
1 day ago
Eintracht Frankfurt's previously reported signing of Brazilian centre back Otávio has been officially confirmed. Almost all reliable German footballing media sources confirm that the Bundesliga club has paid €4.5m to secure the 20-year-old's services. Otávio's new contract in Hessen runs through 2031. The new signing shall receive a chance to work directly ahead of his countryman Kaua Santos, who currently competes with Michael Zetterer for the No. 1 slot in goal.
"With Otávio, we're bringing in a young and highly talented center back with a lot of potential for development," SGE sporting director Timmo Hrdung noted in a club statement. "He's left-footed, tall, athletic, and fast, and combines that with a strong defensive mindset—something we specifically want to strengthen in our squad. We're convinced that he'll enjoy plenty of success here at Eintracht."
"Joining a club with such a rich tradition – one that regularly competes in major tournaments – is a dream come true and a very important step in my career," the player himself added. "I'd like to thank everyone who believes in me and has been part of my journey so far. Now a new challenge begins. I arrive with a strong determination and am ready for this challenge."
GGFN | Peter Weis
#we 're #brazilian
"With Otávio, we're bringing in a young and highly talented center back with a lot of potential for development," SGE sporting director Timmo Hrdung noted in a club statement. "He's left-footed, tall, athletic, and fast, and combines that with a strong defensive mindset—something we specifically want to strengthen in our squad. We're convinced that he'll enjoy plenty of success here at Eintracht."
"Joining a club with such a rich tradition – one that regularly competes in major tournaments – is a dream come true and a very important step in my career," the player himself added. "I'd like to thank everyone who believes in me and has been part of my journey so far. Now a new challenge begins. I arrive with a strong determination and am ready for this challenge."
GGFN | Peter Weis
#we 're #brazilian
1 day ago
Folks who are getting stressed or tetchy about an apparent lack of transfer activity, in my own humble opinion, just don't get the positivity, the strong base and the long-term planning that our owner and directors have developed and put into place for this club — they deserve huge credit and support from the fan base.
I get that we all have different opinions and varied emotions when it comes to something like the transfer window, but for me it's profoundly disrespectful to think that they don't know what they're doing, that they're going to let the club slide this coming season or that they aren't working extremely hard (and probably have been for over a year) to identify and bring in the right players, and not just buy for the sake of it to keep the noisy minority quiet.
I've seen enough knee-jerk signings and misfits over the years to see out my life on this earth. I'm extremely confident in and proud of this current regime to do the right thing and to continue to steer this club in the right direction.
From where we've been for most of my life, this is all superb and dreamland territory — anyone who thinks they're resting on their laurels and not following a well-structured plan needs to calm down and keep the faith.
I think we'll be late into the transfer market because of the level of players we're targeting.
#don 't #base #think
I get that we all have different opinions and varied emotions when it comes to something like the transfer window, but for me it's profoundly disrespectful to think that they don't know what they're doing, that they're going to let the club slide this coming season or that they aren't working extremely hard (and probably have been for over a year) to identify and bring in the right players, and not just buy for the sake of it to keep the noisy minority quiet.
I've seen enough knee-jerk signings and misfits over the years to see out my life on this earth. I'm extremely confident in and proud of this current regime to do the right thing and to continue to steer this club in the right direction.
From where we've been for most of my life, this is all superb and dreamland territory — anyone who thinks they're resting on their laurels and not following a well-structured plan needs to calm down and keep the faith.
I think we'll be late into the transfer market because of the level of players we're targeting.
#don 't #base #think
