12 hours ago
As we slowly approach the start of the new season, there is much anxiety among Barcelona fans surrounding the attacking department.
The departure of Robert Lewandowski coupled with the potential exit of Ferran Torres means Barcelona are in desperate need of a new centre forward.
But their pursuit of Julian Alvarez has not progressed, with Atletico Madrid still determined not to sell their star player to a direct rival.
All eyes on Alvarez's future. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will exhaust every possible avenue to bring Alvarez to the club, though they will not go beyond the €100 million already offered.
#torres #madrid
The departure of Robert Lewandowski coupled with the potential exit of Ferran Torres means Barcelona are in desperate need of a new centre forward.
But their pursuit of Julian Alvarez has not progressed, with Atletico Madrid still determined not to sell their star player to a direct rival.
All eyes on Alvarez's future. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will exhaust every possible avenue to bring Alvarez to the club, though they will not go beyond the €100 million already offered.
#torres #madrid
22 hours ago
Atlético Madrid star Julián Alvarez has been advised by sources close to him to take into consideration issuing a personal apology to his employers.
This comes after the Argentine went public with his desire to depart the Metropolitano amid interest from La Liga rivals Barcelona.
The name of frontman Alvarez has of course positioned itself centre stage in the media headlines throughout Spain across the summer to date. After Robert Lewandowski was allowed to depart the aforementioned Barcelona on a free transfer, the 26-year-old was identified as the ideal replacement.
Desperate to secure a Camp Nou switch, Alvarez therefore confirmed whilst on international duty that:
"I spoke with people at the club, with those I had to speak with and the best thing for everyone is a transfer. I want to fulfil my dream."
#Barcelona #juli #metropolitano
This comes after the Argentine went public with his desire to depart the Metropolitano amid interest from La Liga rivals Barcelona.
The name of frontman Alvarez has of course positioned itself centre stage in the media headlines throughout Spain across the summer to date. After Robert Lewandowski was allowed to depart the aforementioned Barcelona on a free transfer, the 26-year-old was identified as the ideal replacement.
Desperate to secure a Camp Nou switch, Alvarez therefore confirmed whilst on international duty that:
"I spoke with people at the club, with those I had to speak with and the best thing for everyone is a transfer. I want to fulfil my dream."
#Barcelona #juli #metropolitano
1 day ago
Ewan McAteer finished seventh in men's vault final at the Glasgow International Arena.
McAteer, competing at his third Games, scored 12.700 for his first vault and 12.800 for his second.
That gave the 26-year-old a final average score of 12.750.
McAteer, who works part-time as a dentist, finished sixth in Birmingham four years ago.
The final was won by Canada's Felix Dolci, who also won gold in the men's team final and on the men's rings.
#ewan #arena #games
McAteer, competing at his third Games, scored 12.700 for his first vault and 12.800 for his second.
That gave the 26-year-old a final average score of 12.750.
McAteer, who works part-time as a dentist, finished sixth in Birmingham four years ago.
The final was won by Canada's Felix Dolci, who also won gold in the men's team final and on the men's rings.
#ewan #arena #games
1 day ago
Robert Lewandowski wanted to remain at Barcelona for another season, and club president Joan Laporta was equally keen for him to stay.
That is according to the striker's agent, Pini Zahavi, who explained the circumstances behind Lewandowski's departure in an interview with Sebastian Staszewski for SportoweFakty (via SPORT).
Zahavi discussed the reasons behind the forward's exit, the offers he received and why he ultimately chose to continue his career in Major League Soccer.
He also suggested that Lewandowski could one day return to Barcelona in a different role, following a conversation with Laporta.
Zahavi, who maintains a close relationship with the Barcelona president, revealed that Laporta was eager for Lewandowski to remain at the club.
#laporta #zahavi #remain
That is according to the striker's agent, Pini Zahavi, who explained the circumstances behind Lewandowski's departure in an interview with Sebastian Staszewski for SportoweFakty (via SPORT).
Zahavi discussed the reasons behind the forward's exit, the offers he received and why he ultimately chose to continue his career in Major League Soccer.
He also suggested that Lewandowski could one day return to Barcelona in a different role, following a conversation with Laporta.
Zahavi, who maintains a close relationship with the Barcelona president, revealed that Laporta was eager for Lewandowski to remain at the club.
#laporta #zahavi #remain
4 days ago
As Lionel Messi takes a post-World Cup break after Argentina's loss in the final to Spain, big-name newcomers Antoine Griezmann and Robert Lewandowski are thrust into the spotlight as Major League Soccer has returned to action following an extensive summertime hiatus.
On Wednesday, July 22, after Lewandowski went scoreless in 63 minutes played in his debut for the Chicago Fire in a 3-2 loss to the Messi-less Inter Miami, Griezmann's MLS debut could not have gone much better. Griezmann — a World Cup winner with France in 2018 — scored his first MLS goal three minutes into the second half of Orlando City's 4-0 rout of the San Jose Earthquakes.
On Saturday, July 25, Lewandowski will look to score his first MLS goal when the Chicago Fire hit the road again to take on New York City FC at Yankee Stadium, while Griezmann and Orlando City take on the leaders in the Supporters' Shield race, Nashville SC.
#lewandowski #messi #orlando #loss
On Wednesday, July 22, after Lewandowski went scoreless in 63 minutes played in his debut for the Chicago Fire in a 3-2 loss to the Messi-less Inter Miami, Griezmann's MLS debut could not have gone much better. Griezmann — a World Cup winner with France in 2018 — scored his first MLS goal three minutes into the second half of Orlando City's 4-0 rout of the San Jose Earthquakes.
On Saturday, July 25, Lewandowski will look to score his first MLS goal when the Chicago Fire hit the road again to take on New York City FC at Yankee Stadium, while Griezmann and Orlando City take on the leaders in the Supporters' Shield race, Nashville SC.
#lewandowski #messi #orlando #loss
5 days ago
SEC Media Days have come and gone, and now we have the official preseason media predictions for the league.
The Georgia Bulldogs were once again picked to win the SEC, receiving 88 first-place votes. The next highest first-place vote receiver was, by a wide margin, the Texas Longhorns with 57 votes.
No other team received double-digit votes, though Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma and even Kentucky received at least one first-place vote.
The league also released its preseason All-SEC teams, with Ole Miss quarterback and running back duo Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy leading the way on the First Team. Here are the full preseason SEC predictions from the media.
Georgia (88): 2,510
#team
The Georgia Bulldogs were once again picked to win the SEC, receiving 88 first-place votes. The next highest first-place vote receiver was, by a wide margin, the Texas Longhorns with 57 votes.
No other team received double-digit votes, though Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma and even Kentucky received at least one first-place vote.
The league also released its preseason All-SEC teams, with Ole Miss quarterback and running back duo Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy leading the way on the First Team. Here are the full preseason SEC predictions from the media.
Georgia (88): 2,510
#team
5 days ago
In the 30 days since Sophie Cunningham directed a prolonged point at DeWanna Bonner—and became a viral meme in the process—the Indiana Fever guard has gained more than a million followers on both Instagram and TikTok, according to digital **** ytics firm Social Blade.
For comparison, fellow Fever guard and WNBA megastar Caitlin Clark gained roughly 160,000 followers on Instagram during the same period. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese—other faces of the league—gained approximately 8,500 and lost around 3,000, respectively.
Though Cunningham’s freshly supercharged Instagram follower count of 2.6 million is still well behind that of Clark (3.8 million), Bueckers (3 million) and Reese (5.2 million), her engagement rate—a metric of utmost importance to advertisers and brand partners—is much higher. Per Social Blade, Cunningham averages approximately 300,000 likes and 3,000 comments per post on the platform; Bueckers’s typical engagement—235,000 likes and 1,000 comments a post—is the next closest.
This isn’t Cunningham’s first surge since joining the Fever last year.
The guard—who had a relatively low profile during her six previous seasons with the Phoenix Mercury—earned a reputation as Caitlin Clark’s “enforcer” after getting into a brawl with then-Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon during a June 2025 Commissioner’s Cup game. Shortly after the incident, Cunningham launched a podcast with Colin Cowherd’s digital media network, The Volume. (The podcast, called Show Me Something, is co-hosted by Cunningham’s high school classmate West Wilson, formerly of Bravo’s Summer House.)
#guard #Instagram #gained
For comparison, fellow Fever guard and WNBA megastar Caitlin Clark gained roughly 160,000 followers on Instagram during the same period. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese—other faces of the league—gained approximately 8,500 and lost around 3,000, respectively.
Though Cunningham’s freshly supercharged Instagram follower count of 2.6 million is still well behind that of Clark (3.8 million), Bueckers (3 million) and Reese (5.2 million), her engagement rate—a metric of utmost importance to advertisers and brand partners—is much higher. Per Social Blade, Cunningham averages approximately 300,000 likes and 3,000 comments per post on the platform; Bueckers’s typical engagement—235,000 likes and 1,000 comments a post—is the next closest.
This isn’t Cunningham’s first surge since joining the Fever last year.
The guard—who had a relatively low profile during her six previous seasons with the Phoenix Mercury—earned a reputation as Caitlin Clark’s “enforcer” after getting into a brawl with then-Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon during a June 2025 Commissioner’s Cup game. Shortly after the incident, Cunningham launched a podcast with Colin Cowherd’s digital media network, The Volume. (The podcast, called Show Me Something, is co-hosted by Cunningham’s high school classmate West Wilson, formerly of Bravo’s Summer House.)
#guard #Instagram #gained
6 days ago
Bayern Munich star striker Harry Kane could be on the verge of a contract extension after there was some speculation that the Englishman might be enticed by FC Barcelona's project or a mega-deal from Al-Hilal:
Harry Kane is set to sign a new contract at Bayern Munich, GIVEMESPORT understands. Talks will resume this summer after productive discussions earlier in the year.
Bayern are relaxed about Kane's future despite links with other clubs. Kane had a €65million release clause, active in January, but specifically for this summer. It needed to be triggered last winter if Kane wanted to leave during this window.
Barcelona had an enquiry following the departure of Robert Lewandowski and are under the impression Kane will remain in Germany. He is settled both on and off the field.
GMS can also reveal Al-Hilal have made an approach this summer to understand Kane's situation.
#hilal #contract
Harry Kane is set to sign a new contract at Bayern Munich, GIVEMESPORT understands. Talks will resume this summer after productive discussions earlier in the year.
Bayern are relaxed about Kane's future despite links with other clubs. Kane had a €65million release clause, active in January, but specifically for this summer. It needed to be triggered last winter if Kane wanted to leave during this window.
Barcelona had an enquiry following the departure of Robert Lewandowski and are under the impression Kane will remain in Germany. He is settled both on and off the field.
GMS can also reveal Al-Hilal have made an approach this summer to understand Kane's situation.
#hilal #contract
6 days ago
Former Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski has on Thursday sent a message of congratulations the way of some of his ex-teammates in Catalunya's capital.
This of course comes after no fewer than eight members of Hansi Flick's squad were crowned world champions last weekend.
Owing to a 1-0 extra-time downing of Argentina, Spain emerged triumphant at the 2026 World Cup. Luis da la Fuente's ranks were packed with Barcelona players, with all of Joan García, Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Pedri, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres having made the trip to North America.
The latter even notched the decisive goal in Sunday's final.
Spotted celebrating in the aftermath of Ferran's extra-time strike in New York was the aforementioned Robert Lewandowski, fresh off bringing a close to his Blaugrana stint earlier this summer.
#World #extra #hansi
This of course comes after no fewer than eight members of Hansi Flick's squad were crowned world champions last weekend.
Owing to a 1-0 extra-time downing of Argentina, Spain emerged triumphant at the 2026 World Cup. Luis da la Fuente's ranks were packed with Barcelona players, with all of Joan García, Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Pedri, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres having made the trip to North America.
The latter even notched the decisive goal in Sunday's final.
Spotted celebrating in the aftermath of Ferran's extra-time strike in New York was the aforementioned Robert Lewandowski, fresh off bringing a close to his Blaugrana stint earlier this summer.
#World #extra #hansi
6 days ago
Barcelona are not interested in a deal to sign ******* nal and Liverpool target Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain.
The Spanish champions have been linked with a move to sign Barcola in recent days, as the club seek an attacking addition. Barcelona have bid for Julian Alvarez, of Atletico Madrid, without success and remain keen to add another goalscorer to their ranks.
However, Fabrizio Romano has reported that Barcelona are not targeting Barcola. The La Liga side remain intent on signing Alvarez and are seeking an out-and-out number nine, following Robert Lewandowski’s exit.
Liverpool are leading the chase for the 23-year-old, though face a fight to convince PSG to sell. According to French journalist Sebastien Vidal, Liverpool are preparing to lodge an opening offer of around £85m.
Arsenal also admire Barcola, as Mikel Arteta seeks forward additions. The Gunners have completed the signing of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m, but remain keen to sign another left-sided forward.
#Liverpool
The Spanish champions have been linked with a move to sign Barcola in recent days, as the club seek an attacking addition. Barcelona have bid for Julian Alvarez, of Atletico Madrid, without success and remain keen to add another goalscorer to their ranks.
However, Fabrizio Romano has reported that Barcelona are not targeting Barcola. The La Liga side remain intent on signing Alvarez and are seeking an out-and-out number nine, following Robert Lewandowski’s exit.
Liverpool are leading the chase for the 23-year-old, though face a fight to convince PSG to sell. According to French journalist Sebastien Vidal, Liverpool are preparing to lodge an opening offer of around £85m.
Arsenal also admire Barcola, as Mikel Arteta seeks forward additions. The Gunners have completed the signing of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m, but remain keen to sign another left-sided forward.
#Liverpool
6 days ago
Following Argentina’s heartbreaking World Cup final defeat, Lionel Messi is taking a mandatory rest period before making his return to Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi led Argentina to another historic World Cup final in 2026, taking his tally up to a remarkable eight goals and four ****** ists across seven games.
Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in extra time, and to make matters worse for Messi, Kylian Mbappe surpassed him as the World Cup’s top goalscorer of all-time. Allbeit, it was in a dead rubber game against England.
Even without Lionel Messi following his World Cup run, Inter Miami kept their momentum rolling with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Chicago Fire. A brace from Luis Suarez and an 87th-minute winner by academy product Preston Plambeck secured Miami’s fifth straight win, spoiling Robert Lewandowski’s MLS debut.
Due to Argentina’s demanding run to the 2026 World Cup final, Lionel Messi was granted an extended rest period by Inter Miami.
#World #Argentina #final #taking
Lionel Messi led Argentina to another historic World Cup final in 2026, taking his tally up to a remarkable eight goals and four ****** ists across seven games.
Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in extra time, and to make matters worse for Messi, Kylian Mbappe surpassed him as the World Cup’s top goalscorer of all-time. Allbeit, it was in a dead rubber game against England.
Even without Lionel Messi following his World Cup run, Inter Miami kept their momentum rolling with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Chicago Fire. A brace from Luis Suarez and an 87th-minute winner by academy product Preston Plambeck secured Miami’s fifth straight win, spoiling Robert Lewandowski’s MLS debut.
Due to Argentina’s demanding run to the 2026 World Cup final, Lionel Messi was granted an extended rest period by Inter Miami.
#World #Argentina #final #taking
6 days ago
Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday for a reported fee of 29 million euros ($33 million) including potential add-ons.
"Adeyemi becomes a new Barca player for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031," said Barcelona in a statement.
The versatile 24-year-old is Barca's second signing after they splashed out on England international Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.
Lightning quick, Adeyemi, who can play up front or on either flank, bolsters Barca's attacking options after the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona also lost Marcus Rashford after his loan from Manchester United ended, leaving them short in attack.
#june
"Adeyemi becomes a new Barca player for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031," said Barcelona in a statement.
The versatile 24-year-old is Barca's second signing after they splashed out on England international Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.
Lightning quick, Adeyemi, who can play up front or on either flank, bolsters Barca's attacking options after the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona also lost Marcus Rashford after his loan from Manchester United ended, leaving them short in attack.
#june
6 days ago
Ex-Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has congratulated his former teammates following Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup victory, saying he is delighted to see so many young players from the club achieve football’s biggest prize.
The Polish forward, who made his MLS debut for Chicago Fire on Wednesday, was asked about Spain’s triumph over Argentina and had warm words for the Barcelona contingent that lifted the trophy.
Speaking after his first appearance for Chicago Fire, Lewandowski praised the eight Barcelona players who became world champions.
“Many of my teammates at Barcelona have won the World Cup, and I’m very happy for them,” he said, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
Lewandowski left Barcelona for Chicago Fire. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images)
#lewandowski #World
The Polish forward, who made his MLS debut for Chicago Fire on Wednesday, was asked about Spain’s triumph over Argentina and had warm words for the Barcelona contingent that lifted the trophy.
Speaking after his first appearance for Chicago Fire, Lewandowski praised the eight Barcelona players who became world champions.
“Many of my teammates at Barcelona have won the World Cup, and I’m very happy for them,” he said, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
Lewandowski left Barcelona for Chicago Fire. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images)
#lewandowski #World
7 days ago
Luis Suarez scored twice and Preston Plambeck grabbed a late winner as Inter Miami, without Lionel Messi, beat Chicago Fire 3-2 on Wednesday to spoil Robert Lewandowski's Major League Soccer debut.
Uruguayan veteran Suarez captained Miami with Messi and fellow Argentine Rodrigo de Paul missing four days after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.
The 37-year-old Poland striker Lewandowski was making his MLS debut having signed from Barcelona after they were crowned Spanish champions.
Prolific goalscorer Lewandowski, who also starred for Bayern Munich from 2014-2022 and has more than 700 goals for club and country, started for Chicago and played 63 minutes.
But it was 20-year-old Plambeck, a product of Miami's youth system, who emerged as the unlikely hero, coming off the bench to score the 87th-minute winner.
#Miami #messi #luis
Uruguayan veteran Suarez captained Miami with Messi and fellow Argentine Rodrigo de Paul missing four days after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.
The 37-year-old Poland striker Lewandowski was making his MLS debut having signed from Barcelona after they were crowned Spanish champions.
Prolific goalscorer Lewandowski, who also starred for Bayern Munich from 2014-2022 and has more than 700 goals for club and country, started for Chicago and played 63 minutes.
But it was 20-year-old Plambeck, a product of Miami's youth system, who emerged as the unlikely hero, coming off the bench to score the 87th-minute winner.
#Miami #messi #luis
7 days ago
Robert Lewandowski didn't score in his Major League Soccer debut with the Chicago Fire, but he did get a first-hand look at a very MLS moment.
That fútbol follies moment came courtesy of Inter Miami goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo, who whiffed on a back pass from defender Ian Fray and the ball went into the back of his own net for an embarrassing own goal in the 18th minute.
Man this own goal is bad… not a good look pic.twitter.com/E4Q4ke8n7f
— MLS Moves (MLSMoves) July 23, 2026
The United States' wild and often-unpredictable domestic league was back in full action on Wednesday, July 22, and to be fair, many of these athletes haven't played in a game in seven weeks, so there's bound to be some rust. Still, this looked very much like some ill-fated schoolyard kid trying their luck at kickball for the first time.
#league
That fútbol follies moment came courtesy of Inter Miami goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo, who whiffed on a back pass from defender Ian Fray and the ball went into the back of his own net for an embarrassing own goal in the 18th minute.
Man this own goal is bad… not a good look pic.twitter.com/E4Q4ke8n7f
— MLS Moves (MLSMoves) July 23, 2026
The United States' wild and often-unpredictable domestic league was back in full action on Wednesday, July 22, and to be fair, many of these athletes haven't played in a game in seven weeks, so there's bound to be some rust. Still, this looked very much like some ill-fated schoolyard kid trying their luck at kickball for the first time.
#league
7 days ago
MIAMI (AP) — Preston Plambeck scored his first career goal in MLS in the 87th minute, Luis Suárez scored two goals, and Inter Miami beat Chicago 3-2 on Wednesday night to spoil Robert Lewandowski's debut for the Fire.
Miami (10-2-4) has won five straight.
Suárez scored three goals, his first hat trick in MLS since 2024, in Miami's last game before the World Cup break, a 6-4 win over Philadelphia.
Suárez had his shot from the center of the area parried by goalkeeper Chris Brady but Plambeck slammed home the rebound.
The Fire took a 1-0 lead on an own goal by goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo in the 18th minute. Miami defender Ian Fray played slow, rolling ball to Ríos Novo, but the ball slipped through the goalkeeper's legs as he whiffed on an attempted first-touch pass.
#scored #plambeck #goal #goals
Miami (10-2-4) has won five straight.
Suárez scored three goals, his first hat trick in MLS since 2024, in Miami's last game before the World Cup break, a 6-4 win over Philadelphia.
Suárez had his shot from the center of the area parried by goalkeeper Chris Brady but Plambeck slammed home the rebound.
The Fire took a 1-0 lead on an own goal by goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo in the 18th minute. Miami defender Ian Fray played slow, rolling ball to Ríos Novo, but the ball slipped through the goalkeeper's legs as he whiffed on an attempted first-touch pass.
#scored #plambeck #goal #goals
7 days ago
INDIANAPOLIS — Sophie Cunningham said Wednesday she was "not surprised" by her exclusion from this year's WNBA 3-point competition.
"The league always gets in the league's way," she said before the Indiana Fever's game vs. the Connecticut Sun.
"I would have done it," Cunningham later added. "I would have loved to win some money. I need to buy a boat, so that would have been fun. But it's fine."
The Fever veteran wing ranks second in 3-point percentage (43.7%) and averages around two makes per game (4.1 attempts). She finished last season third in 3-point percentage, firing a career-best 43.2% in 30 games.
Beyond basketball, the entertainment value Cunningham would have brought the event is undeniable. She recently went viral for pointing her finger at Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during an in-game skirmish and has become one of the WNBA's most recognizable personalities.
#game #percentage #wednesday
"The league always gets in the league's way," she said before the Indiana Fever's game vs. the Connecticut Sun.
"I would have done it," Cunningham later added. "I would have loved to win some money. I need to buy a boat, so that would have been fun. But it's fine."
The Fever veteran wing ranks second in 3-point percentage (43.7%) and averages around two makes per game (4.1 attempts). She finished last season third in 3-point percentage, firing a career-best 43.2% in 30 games.
Beyond basketball, the entertainment value Cunningham would have brought the event is undeniable. She recently went viral for pointing her finger at Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during an in-game skirmish and has become one of the WNBA's most recognizable personalities.
#game #percentage #wednesday
7 days ago
INDIANAPOLIS — Sophie Cunningham said Wednesday she was "not surprised" by her exclusion from this year's WNBA 3-point competition.
"The league always gets in the league's way," she said before the Indiana Fever's game vs. the Connecticut Sun.
"I would have done it," Cunningham later added. "I would have loved to win some money. I need to buy a boat, so that would have been fun. But it's fine."
The Fever veteran wing ranks second in 3-point percentage (43.7%) and averages around two makes per game (4.1 attempts). She finished last season third in 3-point percentage, firing a career-best 43.2% in 30 games.
Beyond basketball, the entertainment value Cunningham would have brought the event is undeniable. She recently went viral for pointing her finger at Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during an in-game skirmish and has become one of the WNBA's most recognizable personalities.
#cunningham #wednesday #connecticut
"The league always gets in the league's way," she said before the Indiana Fever's game vs. the Connecticut Sun.
"I would have done it," Cunningham later added. "I would have loved to win some money. I need to buy a boat, so that would have been fun. But it's fine."
The Fever veteran wing ranks second in 3-point percentage (43.7%) and averages around two makes per game (4.1 attempts). She finished last season third in 3-point percentage, firing a career-best 43.2% in 30 games.
Beyond basketball, the entertainment value Cunningham would have brought the event is undeniable. She recently went viral for pointing her finger at Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during an in-game skirmish and has become one of the WNBA's most recognizable personalities.
#cunningham #wednesday #connecticut
7 days ago
Pete Golding was in attendance at SEC Media Days on Wednesday and spoke with reporters.
He gave a passionate speech about tampering in college football, but his more interesting answer was about how he approached quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy about staying with the Rebels after former head coach Lane Kiffin infamously left for LSU.
Golding’s quote was targeted at Kiffin, but more in the eyes of creating a legacy and what it means for the players’ future, per ESPN’s David Hale.
“Football’s gonna end. What are you going to use? You gotta use an alumni base to be able to get you a job. Where are you gonna bring your kids to? What jersey are they wearing?
Y’all two created a legacy in one season that’s gonna be hard for anybody to overtake, and for what’s going on now, for Coach Kiffin to leave — go Google Lane Kiffin. I had them both do it in my office. Google Lane Kiffin, the dude they’d have built a statue of here three days ago. Google his name right now. They wouldn’t ******* on him if he was on fire.
#lane #golding
He gave a passionate speech about tampering in college football, but his more interesting answer was about how he approached quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy about staying with the Rebels after former head coach Lane Kiffin infamously left for LSU.
Golding’s quote was targeted at Kiffin, but more in the eyes of creating a legacy and what it means for the players’ future, per ESPN’s David Hale.
“Football’s gonna end. What are you going to use? You gotta use an alumni base to be able to get you a job. Where are you gonna bring your kids to? What jersey are they wearing?
Y’all two created a legacy in one season that’s gonna be hard for anybody to overtake, and for what’s going on now, for Coach Kiffin to leave — go Google Lane Kiffin. I had them both do it in my office. Google Lane Kiffin, the dude they’d have built a statue of here three days ago. Google his name right now. They wouldn’t ******* on him if he was on fire.
#lane #golding
7 days ago
Ferran Torres’s future at Barcelona is looking increasingly uncertain amid growing interest in the forward following his World Cup heroics and the club’s reluctance to offer an extension just yet.
The Shark scored the winner in the World Cup final and has admirers in PSG, Real Madrid and Liverpool this summer, if the rumor mill is to be believed.
PSG certainly appear a realistic destination, with the club having presented a very attractive offer that has made Ferran have doubts over staying at Barcelona, according to Sport.
The report adds that Torres has also been hurt by the fact that Barca have never seriously considered him as first choice for the No. 9 spot following Robert Lewandowski’s departure.
Barcelona do want Ferran to stay but aren’t thinking about changes to his salary or his role in the squad and are now waiting to hear the World Cup winner’s thoughts on his future.
#Barcelona #World #torres #shark
The Shark scored the winner in the World Cup final and has admirers in PSG, Real Madrid and Liverpool this summer, if the rumor mill is to be believed.
PSG certainly appear a realistic destination, with the club having presented a very attractive offer that has made Ferran have doubts over staying at Barcelona, according to Sport.
The report adds that Torres has also been hurt by the fact that Barca have never seriously considered him as first choice for the No. 9 spot following Robert Lewandowski’s departure.
Barcelona do want Ferran to stay but aren’t thinking about changes to his salary or his role in the squad and are now waiting to hear the World Cup winner’s thoughts on his future.
#Barcelona #World #torres #shark
10 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, the first born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.
Born Sunday, Alec Neel Vance joins older siblings Ewan, 9; Vivek, 6; and Mirabel, 4.
Vance announced the birth on social media with a statement signed by him and his wife.
"We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother," the statement said.
They thanked doctors and staff at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and with the White House medical team.
Born Sunday, Alec Neel Vance joins older siblings Ewan, 9; Vivek, 6; and Mirabel, 4.
Vance announced the birth on social media with a statement signed by him and his wife.
"We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother," the statement said.
They thanked doctors and staff at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and with the White House medical team.
15 days ago
He will always be the BIGGEST draft bust in Tennessee ***** ans history, but Taylor Lewan’s new story about Isaiah Wilson will make you think a little differently.
Taylor Lewan told a story on Bussin’ with the Boys recently that adds a layer to the Isaiah Wilson disaster for the Tennessee ***** ans in a way I didn't expect. Wilson still, in my opinion, is the biggest draft bust in ***** ans history and maybe NFL history.
But Lewan’s comments about Wilson’s actual potential make the whole saga sting even more.
The ***** ans selected offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson 29th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Georgia. He played four snaps for the ***** ans. Four.
His headlines came from off-field legal troubles, plural. Wilson’s selection kicked off a 2020 draft class that was an unmitigated disaster from start to finish by general manager Jon Robinson… None of those picks worked out.
Taylor Lewan told a story on Bussin’ with the Boys recently that adds a layer to the Isaiah Wilson disaster for the Tennessee ***** ans in a way I didn't expect. Wilson still, in my opinion, is the biggest draft bust in ***** ans history and maybe NFL history.
But Lewan’s comments about Wilson’s actual potential make the whole saga sting even more.
The ***** ans selected offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson 29th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Georgia. He played four snaps for the ***** ans. Four.
His headlines came from off-field legal troubles, plural. Wilson’s selection kicked off a 2020 draft class that was an unmitigated disaster from start to finish by general manager Jon Robinson… None of those picks worked out.
17 days ago
Barcelona have been looking for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski all summer, and Julian Alvarez has been their number one priority.
The Argentine striker, however, has seen his move to Catalonia complicated significantly by his current club Atletico Madrid who continue to resist negotiating with Barcelona.
Alvarez has been pushing to join only Barcelona, but the Blaugrana are also aware that they cannot wait for the Argentine star forever. On that front, they have identified Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi as their plan B.
As reported by Diario AS in a recent report, however, Barcelona's idea of keeping Kroupi as a backup option may not work out much longer as the player is firmly in the orbit of several other top clubs as a priority signing.
Kroupi had 13 goals in the Premier League last season. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
The Argentine striker, however, has seen his move to Catalonia complicated significantly by his current club Atletico Madrid who continue to resist negotiating with Barcelona.
Alvarez has been pushing to join only Barcelona, but the Blaugrana are also aware that they cannot wait for the Argentine star forever. On that front, they have identified Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi as their plan B.
As reported by Diario AS in a recent report, however, Barcelona's idea of keeping Kroupi as a backup option may not work out much longer as the player is firmly in the orbit of several other top clubs as a priority signing.
Kroupi had 13 goals in the Premier League last season. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
17 days ago
Indiana Fever wing Sophie Cunningham gave a surprise performance as a ring girl at a UFC fight in Las Vegas on July 11. The fight was between Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint Denis was part of UFC 329 during UFC's International Fight Week.
Cunningham was ringside when she kicked off her shoes and made a quick lap around the ring for "octagon card duties." It was a short-lived stint as Saint Denis was choked unconscious in less than a minute, ending the fight in one round.
Cunningham is a Fever fan-favorite and soared to popularity as Caitlin Clark's enforcer, a role that landed her a famous flagrant foul and nearly a million social media followers last season.
She recently went viral again for a 22-second-long "point" at DeWanna Bonner during the June 22 game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The point also became a viral meme.
Cunningham is in Las Vegas this week, along with the rest of the Fever, for an upcoming match against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena at 9 p.m. July 12.
Cunningham was ringside when she kicked off her shoes and made a quick lap around the ring for "octagon card duties." It was a short-lived stint as Saint Denis was choked unconscious in less than a minute, ending the fight in one round.
Cunningham is a Fever fan-favorite and soared to popularity as Caitlin Clark's enforcer, a role that landed her a famous flagrant foul and nearly a million social media followers last season.
She recently went viral again for a 22-second-long "point" at DeWanna Bonner during the June 22 game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The point also became a viral meme.
Cunningham is in Las Vegas this week, along with the rest of the Fever, for an upcoming match against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena at 9 p.m. July 12.
17 days ago
Indiana Fever wing Sophie Cunningham gave a surprise performance as a ring girl at a UFC fight in Las Vegas on July 11. The fight was between Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint Denis was part of UFC 329 during UFC's International Fight Week.
Cunningham was ringside when she kicked off her shoes and made a quick lap around the ring for "octagon card duties." It was a short-lived stint as Saint Denis was choked unconscious in less than a minute, ending the fight in one round.
Cunningham is a Fever fan-favorite and soared to popularity as Caitlin Clark's enforcer, a role that landed her a famous flagrant foul and nearly a million social media followers last season.
She recently went viral again for a 22-second-long "point" at DeWanna Bonner during the June 22 game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The point also became a viral meme.
Cunningham is in Las Vegas this week, along with the rest of the Fever, for an upcoming match against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena at 9 p.m. July 12.
Cunningham was ringside when she kicked off her shoes and made a quick lap around the ring for "octagon card duties." It was a short-lived stint as Saint Denis was choked unconscious in less than a minute, ending the fight in one round.
Cunningham is a Fever fan-favorite and soared to popularity as Caitlin Clark's enforcer, a role that landed her a famous flagrant foul and nearly a million social media followers last season.
She recently went viral again for a 22-second-long "point" at DeWanna Bonner during the June 22 game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The point also became a viral meme.
Cunningham is in Las Vegas this week, along with the rest of the Fever, for an upcoming match against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena at 9 p.m. July 12.
17 days ago
Barcelona have already made moves for Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi this summer. The former’s transfer has been made official and the latter is expected to complete the formalities in the coming days.
Needless to say, Hansi Flick is going all out to strengthen the forward line ahead of next season, and the arrivals have been direct replacements for existing profiles.
Gordon arrived in place of Marcus Rashford whose continuity the club decided against. Adeyemi, meanwhile is expected to arrive in place of exit-bound Roony Bardghji as a more seasoned option.
Julian Alvarez, meanwhile, remains the primary target to replace Robert Lewandowski who left at the end of last season. Now, Ferran Torres is being linked with a departure to PSG and the club are again looking for replacements.
As relayed earlier this week, Fisnik Asllani is seen as a player who can replace Torres should he leave the club this summer. Mundo Deportivo now provide an update on the same.
Needless to say, Hansi Flick is going all out to strengthen the forward line ahead of next season, and the arrivals have been direct replacements for existing profiles.
Gordon arrived in place of Marcus Rashford whose continuity the club decided against. Adeyemi, meanwhile is expected to arrive in place of exit-bound Roony Bardghji as a more seasoned option.
Julian Alvarez, meanwhile, remains the primary target to replace Robert Lewandowski who left at the end of last season. Now, Ferran Torres is being linked with a departure to PSG and the club are again looking for replacements.
As relayed earlier this week, Fisnik Asllani is seen as a player who can replace Torres should he leave the club this summer. Mundo Deportivo now provide an update on the same.
18 days ago
Barcelona have used the summer transfer window to completely revamp their attack, and it looks like they are not done yet.
Robert Lewandowski left the club at the end of last season and Marcus Rashford's loan was also not extended, leaving Barça having to sign attackers in the market.
Barça wrapped up a deal for Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon just before the World Cup and have now reached an agreement to sign Karim Adeyemi.
One other player Barcelona have set their sights on is Belgian teenager Jesse Bisiwu. It was reported earlier that the Catalan club had tabled a bid for the 18-year-old.
Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are preparing to make another bid for Bisiwu after seeing an offer worth around €9 million rejected by Club Brugge.
Robert Lewandowski left the club at the end of last season and Marcus Rashford's loan was also not extended, leaving Barça having to sign attackers in the market.
Barça wrapped up a deal for Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon just before the World Cup and have now reached an agreement to sign Karim Adeyemi.
One other player Barcelona have set their sights on is Belgian teenager Jesse Bisiwu. It was reported earlier that the Catalan club had tabled a bid for the 18-year-old.
Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are preparing to make another bid for Bisiwu after seeing an offer worth around €9 million rejected by Club Brugge.
20 days ago
Indiana Fever star guard Sophie Cunningham couldn't help but recreate her now-iconic pointing meme after her team got the last-second win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night.
Of course, Cunningham pointing at Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during a two-team tiff turned into the meme of the year, one that has circulated far and wide and arguably made Cunningham into a WNBA household name.
Sophie Cunningham roasted DeWanna Bonner with insult on recent podcast
After a tense back-and-forth Fever game where Cunningham's two free-throws sealed the victory for Indiana, the Fever guard just had to troll the Mercury crowd with that infamous point after the win. Her teammates loved it.
The Fever desperately needed that win after losing to the Los Angeles Sparks in a poor road effort on Wednesday night. Rather than having the Mercury crowd pointing at her to gloat in victory, Cunningham got the last... point.
Of course, Cunningham pointing at Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during a two-team tiff turned into the meme of the year, one that has circulated far and wide and arguably made Cunningham into a WNBA household name.
Sophie Cunningham roasted DeWanna Bonner with insult on recent podcast
After a tense back-and-forth Fever game where Cunningham's two free-throws sealed the victory for Indiana, the Fever guard just had to troll the Mercury crowd with that infamous point after the win. Her teammates loved it.
The Fever desperately needed that win after losing to the Los Angeles Sparks in a poor road effort on Wednesday night. Rather than having the Mercury crowd pointing at her to gloat in victory, Cunningham got the last... point.
20 days ago
The Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury resume their contentious rivalry in WNBA action tonight, July 9.
The Fever (12-9) and Mercury (8-14) met in Indianapolis on June 22 and 24, splitting the outcomes but igniting a national conversation about player treatment along the way. In the first matchup, a Caitlin Clark-DeWanna Bonner confrontation resulted in five technical fouls. Two nights later, Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas placed her fist on Clark's throat during a loose ball scramble in the second game, prompting a delayed suspension.
Kelsey Mitchell (22.2 points, 40.7% 3-pointers) and Aliyah Boston (17.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 45.1% 3-pointers) lead the Fever, who lost to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, July 8. Clark (20.5 points, 7.9 **** ists; back) is out.
Kahleah Copper (20.8 points) and Thomas (14.2 points, 8.2 **** ists, 6.9 rebounds) lead the Mercury.
We will have score updates, stats and highlights, so please remember to refresh.
The Fever (12-9) and Mercury (8-14) met in Indianapolis on June 22 and 24, splitting the outcomes but igniting a national conversation about player treatment along the way. In the first matchup, a Caitlin Clark-DeWanna Bonner confrontation resulted in five technical fouls. Two nights later, Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas placed her fist on Clark's throat during a loose ball scramble in the second game, prompting a delayed suspension.
Kelsey Mitchell (22.2 points, 40.7% 3-pointers) and Aliyah Boston (17.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 45.1% 3-pointers) lead the Fever, who lost to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, July 8. Clark (20.5 points, 7.9 **** ists; back) is out.
Kahleah Copper (20.8 points) and Thomas (14.2 points, 8.2 **** ists, 6.9 rebounds) lead the Mercury.
We will have score updates, stats and highlights, so please remember to refresh.
20 days ago
The Indiana Fever may be in for an interesting night as they visit the Phoenix Mercury in WNBA action tonight, July 9.
The Fever (12-9) and Mercury (8-14) split contentious matchups in Indianapolis on June 22 and 24. A Caitlin Clark-DeWanna Bonner confrontation resulted in five technical fouls in the first game. Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas placed her fist on Clark's throat during a loose ball scramble in the second game, prompting a delayed suspension and igniting a national conversation about player treatment.
Kelsey Mitchell (21.9 points, 39.7% 3-pointers), Clark (21.2 points, 8.2 ******* ists) and Aliyah Boston (17.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 45.1% 3-pointers) lead Indiana, which lost to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, July 8.
Kahleah Copper (20.8 points) and Thomas (14.2 points, 8.2 ******* ists, 6.9 rebounds) lead the Mercury.
Here's what you should know about the game:
The Fever (12-9) and Mercury (8-14) split contentious matchups in Indianapolis on June 22 and 24. A Caitlin Clark-DeWanna Bonner confrontation resulted in five technical fouls in the first game. Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas placed her fist on Clark's throat during a loose ball scramble in the second game, prompting a delayed suspension and igniting a national conversation about player treatment.
Kelsey Mitchell (21.9 points, 39.7% 3-pointers), Clark (21.2 points, 8.2 ******* ists) and Aliyah Boston (17.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 45.1% 3-pointers) lead Indiana, which lost to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, July 8.
Kahleah Copper (20.8 points) and Thomas (14.2 points, 8.2 ******* ists, 6.9 rebounds) lead the Mercury.
Here's what you should know about the game:
