5 days ago
When Dan Le Batard left ESPN in early 2021 and founded Meadowlark Media with former ESPN president John Skipper, many expected the company would scoop up many of the exiled former ESPNers Le Batard and Skipper had championed during their time at the network.
That proved partially true, as talent like Amin El-Hassan, Kate **** an and Tom Haberstroh came aboard. But Meadowlark couldn't lure some of the bigger fish from that cohort, even as some left ESPN for other companies.
One such host is Bomani Jones, who hosted Highly Questionable with Le Batard for several years and, before that, was a regular voice on Le Batard's radio show. In an interview this week on The Awful Announcing Podcast, Jones revealed that he actually came quite close to signing with Meadowlark. If not for getting his own HBO show, Jones said may have reunited with Le Batard.
"Yeah, I talked to them about going there in 2022," he revealed.
"If you would have asked in 2021 when Dan left ESPN and they went to start that, if you would have asked me where I would have thought I would have ended up at the end of that contract, I would have said that was the place that I thought I was going to end up. In large part because the place I worked at the time didn't seem like they were going to want to keep me.
#jones
That proved partially true, as talent like Amin El-Hassan, Kate **** an and Tom Haberstroh came aboard. But Meadowlark couldn't lure some of the bigger fish from that cohort, even as some left ESPN for other companies.
One such host is Bomani Jones, who hosted Highly Questionable with Le Batard for several years and, before that, was a regular voice on Le Batard's radio show. In an interview this week on The Awful Announcing Podcast, Jones revealed that he actually came quite close to signing with Meadowlark. If not for getting his own HBO show, Jones said may have reunited with Le Batard.
"Yeah, I talked to them about going there in 2022," he revealed.
"If you would have asked in 2021 when Dan left ESPN and they went to start that, if you would have asked me where I would have thought I would have ended up at the end of that contract, I would have said that was the place that I thought I was going to end up. In large part because the place I worked at the time didn't seem like they were going to want to keep me.
#jones
2 months ago
CAIRO (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied Friday in a government-organized show of defiance after months of war, pledging their readiness to take up arms in the biggest such demonstration since the United States and Israel attacked in February.
Iran's government has sought to rally the people and stress national unity, even as the economy worsens under a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and new U.S. sanctions. On Friday, it claimed another attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway it has sought to control since the start of the war.
Estimates varied of the number of people volunteering to receive limited military training and defend the country in an effort described as "Janfaday-e Iran," or the "ones who sacrifice their lives for Iran." They marched through downtown Tehran in combat uniform, carrying flags, as onlookers cheered.
For days, state media have encouraged Iranians to join the campaign, saying training with **** ault rifles would begin soon. The volunteers would be an additional layer of security to the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and the Basij militia, which has played a key role in quashing anti-government protests.
Tehran's Guard chief, Gen. Hassan Hassanzadeh, told the state broadcaster that over 600,000 people had registered to participate, with over 1 million expected to take part in the training. On Friday morning, the broadcaster estimated over 300,000 people were on the streets.
#government #training #since
Iran's government has sought to rally the people and stress national unity, even as the economy worsens under a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and new U.S. sanctions. On Friday, it claimed another attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway it has sought to control since the start of the war.
Estimates varied of the number of people volunteering to receive limited military training and defend the country in an effort described as "Janfaday-e Iran," or the "ones who sacrifice their lives for Iran." They marched through downtown Tehran in combat uniform, carrying flags, as onlookers cheered.
For days, state media have encouraged Iranians to join the campaign, saying training with **** ault rifles would begin soon. The volunteers would be an additional layer of security to the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and the Basij militia, which has played a key role in quashing anti-government protests.
Tehran's Guard chief, Gen. Hassan Hassanzadeh, told the state broadcaster that over 600,000 people had registered to participate, with over 1 million expected to take part in the training. On Friday morning, the broadcaster estimated over 300,000 people were on the streets.
#government #training #since
2 months ago
Patriots Make Four Practice Squad Moves Ahead Of Steelers Game originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New England Patriots reshuffled their practice squad Monday as they began preparations for their Week 2 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
New England signed wide receiver Chandler Brayboy and linebacker Xavier Holmes to the practice squad. The Patriots created the two openings by releasing safety Elliott Davison and running back Hassan Haskins. The team announced all four moves through its official website.
Haskins is the most experienced player involved in the transaction. The 26-year-old appeared in 44 regular-season games over four NFL seasons, including the last two with the Los Angeles Chargers.
New England signed Haskins on Aug. 12 and retained him on the practice squad after training camp. The former Michigan running back entered the NFL as a fourth-round selection by the Tennessee ****** ans in the 2022 NFL Draft. Haskins has recorded 76 carries for 229 yards and two touchdowns during his career. He also has 18 receptions for 199 yards and one score.
#practice #squad #steelers #nesn
The New England Patriots reshuffled their practice squad Monday as they began preparations for their Week 2 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
New England signed wide receiver Chandler Brayboy and linebacker Xavier Holmes to the practice squad. The Patriots created the two openings by releasing safety Elliott Davison and running back Hassan Haskins. The team announced all four moves through its official website.
Haskins is the most experienced player involved in the transaction. The 26-year-old appeared in 44 regular-season games over four NFL seasons, including the last two with the Los Angeles Chargers.
New England signed Haskins on Aug. 12 and retained him on the practice squad after training camp. The former Michigan running back entered the NFL as a fourth-round selection by the Tennessee ****** ans in the 2022 NFL Draft. Haskins has recorded 76 carries for 229 yards and two touchdowns during his career. He also has 18 receptions for 199 yards and one score.
#practice #squad #steelers #nesn
2 months ago
In their first official injury report of the 2026 season, the Patriots don't have many names. One stands out.
Running back TreVeyon Henderson did not practice, due to an ankle injury.
It happened nearly two weeks ago, when Henderson slipped on the turf at practice. He hasn't practiced since then.
If Henderson, a second-round pick in 2025, can't go, it will mean more work for Rhamondre Stevenson. Corey Kiner is the only other tailback on the 53-man roster; Hassan Haskins and Lan Larison (that's a lot of alliteration from anxious anchors placed in powerful posts) are on the practice squad.
Also not practicing on Sunday were defensive tackle Christian Barmore (knee) and offensive lineman Ben Brown (knee).
#henderson #practice #treveyon #corey
Running back TreVeyon Henderson did not practice, due to an ankle injury.
It happened nearly two weeks ago, when Henderson slipped on the turf at practice. He hasn't practiced since then.
If Henderson, a second-round pick in 2025, can't go, it will mean more work for Rhamondre Stevenson. Corey Kiner is the only other tailback on the 53-man roster; Hassan Haskins and Lan Larison (that's a lot of alliteration from anxious anchors placed in powerful posts) are on the practice squad.
Also not practicing on Sunday were defensive tackle Christian Barmore (knee) and offensive lineman Ben Brown (knee).
#henderson #practice #treveyon #corey
2 months ago
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is still not practicing as he deals with an ankle injury.
Henderson was not participating in the Patriots' practice today, according to reporters on the scene. Henderson hurt his ankle during practice on August 24 and hasn't practiced since.
It remains unclear whether Henderson will be able to go for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks. The Patriots' first official practice report of the season has not yet been released.
Henderson led the Patriots with 180 carries for 911 yards and nine touchdowns last season. If he can't go, Rhamondre Stevenson would be the primary ball carrier against the Seahawks, and Corey Kiner, who arrived in a trade with the Cardinals next week, would be No. 2.
The Patriots would likely call up either Hassan Haskins or Lan Larison from the practice squad if Henderson isn't active against the Seahawks.
#stevenson
Henderson was not participating in the Patriots' practice today, according to reporters on the scene. Henderson hurt his ankle during practice on August 24 and hasn't practiced since.
It remains unclear whether Henderson will be able to go for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks. The Patriots' first official practice report of the season has not yet been released.
Henderson led the Patriots with 180 carries for 911 yards and nine touchdowns last season. If he can't go, Rhamondre Stevenson would be the primary ball carrier against the Seahawks, and Corey Kiner, who arrived in a trade with the Cardinals next week, would be No. 2.
The Patriots would likely call up either Hassan Haskins or Lan Larison from the practice squad if Henderson isn't active against the Seahawks.
#stevenson
2 months ago
Celtic made it a comfortable night at Paradise on Wednesday with a convincing 3-0 win against Aberdeen to keep their domestic winning run since the start of the season going.
It was also a busy week off the pitch for the Celts, with a number of new additions joining the club before the end of the summer transfer window.
Oliver Sørensen, Sam Johnstone, Shumaira Mheuka, Landon Emenalo, Joël van den Berg and Jordan Lotomba all became Celtic players over the course of this week, joining Camilo Durán, Kasper Høgh, Mika Baur and Haissem Hassan who all put pen to paper earlier in the window.
Speaking to the media at Lennoxtown this afternoon, Celtic Manager Martin O'Neill expressed his joy at adding more quality to his side over the course of the window.
"I am delighted to get the players we have." He said. "I'm really pleased. We've got them in and I want to get on with it now.
#celtic #week
It was also a busy week off the pitch for the Celts, with a number of new additions joining the club before the end of the summer transfer window.
Oliver Sørensen, Sam Johnstone, Shumaira Mheuka, Landon Emenalo, Joël van den Berg and Jordan Lotomba all became Celtic players over the course of this week, joining Camilo Durán, Kasper Høgh, Mika Baur and Haissem Hassan who all put pen to paper earlier in the window.
Speaking to the media at Lennoxtown this afternoon, Celtic Manager Martin O'Neill expressed his joy at adding more quality to his side over the course of the window.
"I am delighted to get the players we have." He said. "I'm really pleased. We've got them in and I want to get on with it now.
#celtic #week
2 months ago
By Nupur Anand
NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A Democratic U.S. senator has pressed Capital One Financial for details about an internal anti-money laundering review that the bank said last month led it to close accounts linked to President Donald Trump and his businesses.
In a letter sent to Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank on Tuesday evening and first reported by Reuters, Senator Maggie Hassan, a New Hampshire Democrat, asked for documents describing the transactions, alerts and other factors that prompted the review, as well as any communications with law enforcement or regulators related to the matter.
"The American people deserve to know," wrote Hassan, the top Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee.
Capital One declined to comment.
#reuters #democrat #anand #york
NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A Democratic U.S. senator has pressed Capital One Financial for details about an internal anti-money laundering review that the bank said last month led it to close accounts linked to President Donald Trump and his businesses.
In a letter sent to Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank on Tuesday evening and first reported by Reuters, Senator Maggie Hassan, a New Hampshire Democrat, asked for documents describing the transactions, alerts and other factors that prompted the review, as well as any communications with law enforcement or regulators related to the matter.
"The American people deserve to know," wrote Hassan, the top Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee.
Capital One declined to comment.
#reuters #democrat #anand #york
2 months ago
By Nupur Anand
NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A Democratic U.S. senator has pressed Capital One Financial for details about an internal anti-money laundering review that the bank said last month led it to close accounts linked to President Donald Trump and his businesses.
In a letter sent to Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank on Tuesday evening and first reported by Reuters, Senator Maggie Hassan, a New Hampshire Democrat, asked for documents describing the transactions, alerts and other factors that prompted the review, as well as any communications with law enforcement or regulators related to the matter.
"The American people deserve to know," wrote Hassan, the top Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee.
Capital One declined to comment.
#capital #nupur #sept
NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A Democratic U.S. senator has pressed Capital One Financial for details about an internal anti-money laundering review that the bank said last month led it to close accounts linked to President Donald Trump and his businesses.
In a letter sent to Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank on Tuesday evening and first reported by Reuters, Senator Maggie Hassan, a New Hampshire Democrat, asked for documents describing the transactions, alerts and other factors that prompted the review, as well as any communications with law enforcement or regulators related to the matter.
"The American people deserve to know," wrote Hassan, the top Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee.
Capital One declined to comment.
#capital #nupur #sept
2 months ago
Amid the chaos of final cuts, the Cincinnati Bengals figure to keep an eye on players shaking loose via league-wide cuts.
Zac Taylor and the Bengals, after all, have plenty of needs remaining on the roster, no matter what the "final" 53 looks like.
Spots like third running back and offensive tackle depth come to mind as potential depth issues. With trades, free agency and the waiver wire available to the Bengals, the front office figures to link with the coaching staff and review those options in the coming days and weeks.
Zooming out, the following early release players from other teams might interest the Bengals.
The situation behind Chase Brown and Samaje Perine hasn't been all that encouraging this offseason. If the Bengals see a veteran option that might be an upgrade over Tahj Brooks, they might just take it. Hassan Haskins, 26, is a former fourth-round pick with some versatility to his game and plenty of experience as a thirdish back in a rotation.
#cuts #plenty #depth
Zac Taylor and the Bengals, after all, have plenty of needs remaining on the roster, no matter what the "final" 53 looks like.
Spots like third running back and offensive tackle depth come to mind as potential depth issues. With trades, free agency and the waiver wire available to the Bengals, the front office figures to link with the coaching staff and review those options in the coming days and weeks.
Zooming out, the following early release players from other teams might interest the Bengals.
The situation behind Chase Brown and Samaje Perine hasn't been all that encouraging this offseason. If the Bengals see a veteran option that might be an upgrade over Tahj Brooks, they might just take it. Hassan Haskins, 26, is a former fourth-round pick with some versatility to his game and plenty of experience as a thirdish back in a rotation.
#cuts #plenty #depth
2 months ago
A runner-up last year in the Sydney Marathon, Ethiopian Addisu Gobena won the event on Saturday, emerging from a field that featured the 2025 winner, fellow Ethiopian Hailemaryam Kiros, and the reigning world champion, Tanzania's Alphonce Simbu.
Gobena smashed Kiros' course record of 2:06:06 with a time of 2:04:42.
Although Simbu was taken down, the 2025 world champion on the women's side, Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir, wasn't defeated in Australia. Jepchirchir, a 2021 Olympic gold medalist, finished just nine seconds shy of the course record, clocking in at 2:18:31.
In its second year as a World Marathon major — there are currently seven (the others are Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York City) — the Sydney Marathon hosted around 40,000 expected runners who raced from North Sydney, across the Sydney Harbor Bridge and to the finish line, which was located in front of the city's iconic Opera House.
The Sydney Marathon marked the fourth event on this year's Marathon Major calendar. With a more demanding course than some of the majors, there was once again plenty of intrigue in Sydney. Last year, Kiros finished first among the men, while Sifan Hassan, a three-time Olympic gold medalist representing the Netherlands, took home the women's in 2:18:22. She didn't take part in Saturday's race, however.
#sydney #ethiopian
Gobena smashed Kiros' course record of 2:06:06 with a time of 2:04:42.
Although Simbu was taken down, the 2025 world champion on the women's side, Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir, wasn't defeated in Australia. Jepchirchir, a 2021 Olympic gold medalist, finished just nine seconds shy of the course record, clocking in at 2:18:31.
In its second year as a World Marathon major — there are currently seven (the others are Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York City) — the Sydney Marathon hosted around 40,000 expected runners who raced from North Sydney, across the Sydney Harbor Bridge and to the finish line, which was located in front of the city's iconic Opera House.
The Sydney Marathon marked the fourth event on this year's Marathon Major calendar. With a more demanding course than some of the majors, there was once again plenty of intrigue in Sydney. Last year, Kiros finished first among the men, while Sifan Hassan, a three-time Olympic gold medalist representing the Netherlands, took home the women's in 2:18:22. She didn't take part in Saturday's race, however.
#sydney #ethiopian
2 months ago
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic will collide TODAY (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026) for the vacant IBF Heavyweight ****** le, streaming live on DAZN PPV inside O2 Arena in London, England. IBF made the announcement a few weeks ago that the already-signed bout would be for the vacant ****** le left behind by Oleksandr Usyk, a nice surprise for both men.
Itauma, 21, has the chance to become the second-youngest Heavyweight champion ever — with Mike Tyson being age 20 when he won the ****** le back in 1986 — should he defeat Hrgovic, who is out to play spoiler to fulfill his own championship dreams.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it's always a lot of fun!
In the co-main event of the evening, Sam Noakes (18-1) will battle Denys Berinchyk (19-1) in a 125-pound bout, while Constantin Ursu (15-0) takes on Ben Vaughan (12-2) in fight tht will be contested at 147 pounds.
Heavyweight.: Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic
125 lbs.: Sam Noakes vs Denys Berinchyk – Noakes wins via unanimous decision
Heavyweight: Nelson Hysa vs. Thomas Narmo – Hysa wins via second-round knockout
147 lbs.: Constantin Ursu vs Ben Vaughan – Ursu wins via eigth-round TKO (doctor's stoppage)
Heavyweight: Guido Vianello vs. Moses Jolly – Draw
135 lbs.: Abnor Jashari vs Numan Hussain – Jashahari vis points
122 lbs.: Zayn Ahmed vs Liam Fitzmauric – Ahmed via second-round TKO
122 lbs.: Hassan Ishaq vs Enzo Bahiano Munoz – Ishaq wins via unanimous decision
126 lbs.: Frankie Wood vs Callum Lee – Wood wins via sixth-round knockout
160 lbs.: Sam King vs Jack Swallow – King wins via unanimous decision
115 lbs.: Tony Curtis vs Imad Naseeb – Curtis wins by points
#noakes #second
Itauma, 21, has the chance to become the second-youngest Heavyweight champion ever — with Mike Tyson being age 20 when he won the ****** le back in 1986 — should he defeat Hrgovic, who is out to play spoiler to fulfill his own championship dreams.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it's always a lot of fun!
In the co-main event of the evening, Sam Noakes (18-1) will battle Denys Berinchyk (19-1) in a 125-pound bout, while Constantin Ursu (15-0) takes on Ben Vaughan (12-2) in fight tht will be contested at 147 pounds.
Heavyweight.: Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic
125 lbs.: Sam Noakes vs Denys Berinchyk – Noakes wins via unanimous decision
Heavyweight: Nelson Hysa vs. Thomas Narmo – Hysa wins via second-round knockout
147 lbs.: Constantin Ursu vs Ben Vaughan – Ursu wins via eigth-round TKO (doctor's stoppage)
Heavyweight: Guido Vianello vs. Moses Jolly – Draw
135 lbs.: Abnor Jashari vs Numan Hussain – Jashahari vis points
122 lbs.: Zayn Ahmed vs Liam Fitzmauric – Ahmed via second-round TKO
122 lbs.: Hassan Ishaq vs Enzo Bahiano Munoz – Ishaq wins via unanimous decision
126 lbs.: Frankie Wood vs Callum Lee – Wood wins via sixth-round knockout
160 lbs.: Sam King vs Jack Swallow – King wins via unanimous decision
115 lbs.: Tony Curtis vs Imad Naseeb – Curtis wins by points
#noakes #second
2 months ago
Coming off a berth in Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots are in the process of retooling their roster. They made some moves in free agency to improve the foundation, and added some youth in the NFL Draft and rookie free agency. Now, it's about trimming the unit back down again: by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 30, they have to be under the 53-man limit.
In order not to get lost amid all the upcoming movement, here is our handy up-to-date Patriots roster and depth chart.
^denotes roster exemption | °denotes active/PUP/NFI designation
Quarterback (3): Drake Maye (10), Tommy DeVito (16), Behren Morton (15)
Running back (7): Rhamondre Stevenson (38), TreVeyon Henderson (32), Reggie Gilliam (44 | FB), Lan Larison (34), Jam Miller (30), Hassan Haskins (26), JaMycal Hasty (39)
#free #super #england
In order not to get lost amid all the upcoming movement, here is our handy up-to-date Patriots roster and depth chart.
^denotes roster exemption | °denotes active/PUP/NFI designation
Quarterback (3): Drake Maye (10), Tommy DeVito (16), Behren Morton (15)
Running back (7): Rhamondre Stevenson (38), TreVeyon Henderson (32), Reggie Gilliam (44 | FB), Lan Larison (34), Jam Miller (30), Hassan Haskins (26), JaMycal Hasty (39)
#free #super #england
2 months ago
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic will collide TODAY (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026) for the vacant IBF Heavyweight ***** le, streaming live on DAZN PPV inside O2 Arena in London, England. IBF made the announcement a few weeks ago that the already-signed bout would be for the vacant ***** le left behind by Oleksandr Usyk, a nice surprise for both men.
Itauma, 21, has the chance to become the second-youngest Heavyweight champion ever — with Mike Tyson being age 20 when he won the ***** le back in 1986 — should he defeat Hrgovic, who is out to play spoiler to fulfill his own championship dreams.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it's always a lot of fun!
In the co-main event of the evening, Sam Noakes (18-1) will battle Denys Berinchyk (19-1) in a 125-pound bout, while Constantin Ursu (15-0) takes on Ben Vaughan (12-2) in fight tht will be contested at 147 pounds.
Heavyweight.: Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic
125 lbs.: Sam Noakes (18-1) vs Denys Berinchyk (19-1)
147 lbs.: Constantin Ursu (15-0) vs Ben Vaughan (12-2)
115 lbs.: Tony Curtis (13-1) vs Nathan Gonzales (8-0)
135 lbs.: Abnor Jashari (9-0) vs Numan Hussain (8-1-2)
126 lbs.: Frankie Wood (4-0) vs Callum Lee (8-0)
160 lbs.: Sam King (6-0-1) vs Jack Swallow (4-12-1)
122 ;bs.: Zayn Ahmed (2-0) vs Liam Fitzmauric (0-18)
122 lbs.: Hassan Ishaq (3-0) vs Enzo Bahiano Munoz (4-16-4)
#hrgovic #moses #berinchyk
Itauma, 21, has the chance to become the second-youngest Heavyweight champion ever — with Mike Tyson being age 20 when he won the ***** le back in 1986 — should he defeat Hrgovic, who is out to play spoiler to fulfill his own championship dreams.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it's always a lot of fun!
In the co-main event of the evening, Sam Noakes (18-1) will battle Denys Berinchyk (19-1) in a 125-pound bout, while Constantin Ursu (15-0) takes on Ben Vaughan (12-2) in fight tht will be contested at 147 pounds.
Heavyweight.: Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic
125 lbs.: Sam Noakes (18-1) vs Denys Berinchyk (19-1)
147 lbs.: Constantin Ursu (15-0) vs Ben Vaughan (12-2)
115 lbs.: Tony Curtis (13-1) vs Nathan Gonzales (8-0)
135 lbs.: Abnor Jashari (9-0) vs Numan Hussain (8-1-2)
126 lbs.: Frankie Wood (4-0) vs Callum Lee (8-0)
160 lbs.: Sam King (6-0-1) vs Jack Swallow (4-12-1)
122 ;bs.: Zayn Ahmed (2-0) vs Liam Fitzmauric (0-18)
122 lbs.: Hassan Ishaq (3-0) vs Enzo Bahiano Munoz (4-16-4)
#hrgovic #moses #berinchyk
2 months ago
The Celtic manager will be looking for a positive reaction from the players who will still be hurting having had their Champions League dream torn from them. They will know that the Celtic supporters who travelled to Linz were angry at the end and that was the same emotion for the rest of us watching on Amazon Prime.
Martin O'Neill has made three changes to his starting XI for today's match against Falkirk with Liam Scales replacing Auston Trusty, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain coming in for the Celtic captain Callum McGregor, who is suffering from a sickness bug while Haissem Hassan gets his first start for Celtic with Yang and Camilo Duran the other two forwards.
Duran will play as the striker with Kasper Hogh out with a knock picked up in Austria.
On the bench for Celtic this afternoon are Doohan, Trusty, McCowan, Tounekti, Osmand, Kenny, Murray, Forrest and Kennedy.
Kick-off is at 3pm and the match is live on Celtic Player for subscribers based outside of Britain and Ireland.
#match #linz #martin
Martin O'Neill has made three changes to his starting XI for today's match against Falkirk with Liam Scales replacing Auston Trusty, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain coming in for the Celtic captain Callum McGregor, who is suffering from a sickness bug while Haissem Hassan gets his first start for Celtic with Yang and Camilo Duran the other two forwards.
Duran will play as the striker with Kasper Hogh out with a knock picked up in Austria.
On the bench for Celtic this afternoon are Doohan, Trusty, McCowan, Tounekti, Osmand, Kenny, Murray, Forrest and Kennedy.
Kick-off is at 3pm and the match is live on Celtic Player for subscribers based outside of Britain and Ireland.
#match #linz #martin
2 months ago
Detroit Lions beat writers Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva collaborate on a full 53-man roster projection ahead of the team's preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Aug. 29.
► Detroit Lions training camp standouts: Gritiron Gang podcast
► Hassanein has breakout night in preseason loss: Gritiron Gang podcast
▶ Gibbs extended, Lions-Bengals preview
▶ Lions' biggest standouts at camp
#detroit
► Detroit Lions training camp standouts: Gritiron Gang podcast
► Hassanein has breakout night in preseason loss: Gritiron Gang podcast
▶ Gibbs extended, Lions-Bengals preview
▶ Lions' biggest standouts at camp
#detroit
2 months ago
Patriots Face Fascinating Choose-Your-Own-Adventure At Running Back originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New England Patriots' final running back spot might come down to one simple question. Would Mike Vrabel prefer a Swiss Army knife or a sledgehammer?
Lan Larison and Hassan Haskins enter Thursday night's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns as two of the leading candidates to become New England's third running back behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.
They offer almost completely different solutions.
Larison is a 5-foot-11, 209-pound runner whose receiving ability and special-teams versatility could give Josh McDaniels another movable piece. Haskins is a 6-foot-2, 228-pound power back built to run between the tackles and absorb the punishment that comes with short-yardage work.
#back
The New England Patriots' final running back spot might come down to one simple question. Would Mike Vrabel prefer a Swiss Army knife or a sledgehammer?
Lan Larison and Hassan Haskins enter Thursday night's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns as two of the leading candidates to become New England's third running back behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.
They offer almost completely different solutions.
Larison is a 5-foot-11, 209-pound runner whose receiving ability and special-teams versatility could give Josh McDaniels another movable piece. Haskins is a 6-foot-2, 228-pound power back built to run between the tackles and absorb the punishment that comes with short-yardage work.
#back
2 months ago
Wendy's chief executive Bob Wright outlined a five-point turnaround strategy on Monday, saying the burger chain sacrificed ingredient quality for cost savings and became too dependent on discounts — factors he said contributed to Wendy's losing its long-held position as the country's second-largest burger chain by U.S. sales.
Wright told The Wall Street Journal that Burger King seized that position by overhauling its Whopper sandwich and modernizing its restaurant fleet. "We have made some decisions around quality that were rooted in efficiency and cost savings," Wright said. "We have let our value equation erode."
Wright, 58, took the helm as permanent president and CEO in May. His turnaround plan covers five areas: food quality and value, operations, store upgrades, marketing, and digital sales. Wright said a comprehensive menu overhaul is needed, working from individual ingredients through finished items and across every major category, including hamburgers, chicken, salads, and the Frosty-anchored dessert lineup.
As part of the leadership overhaul, Wright said Tariq Hassan, a former McDonald's executive, has joined Wendy's in the newly created role of chief marketing and customer growth officer. The current head of U.S. marketing is set to leave the company within weeks. Wright noted that the chain's marketing spending amounts to hundreds of millions of dollars annually, and said both the creative messaging and the way that money is placed across media channels require a rethink.
On the question of store count, Wright acknowledged that net unit losses have accumulated over the last year, with more closures anticipated, and framed those shutdowns as a deliberate mechanism for helping individual franchisees bring greater financial health to their restaurant holdings.
#quality #chief #executive
Wright told The Wall Street Journal that Burger King seized that position by overhauling its Whopper sandwich and modernizing its restaurant fleet. "We have made some decisions around quality that were rooted in efficiency and cost savings," Wright said. "We have let our value equation erode."
Wright, 58, took the helm as permanent president and CEO in May. His turnaround plan covers five areas: food quality and value, operations, store upgrades, marketing, and digital sales. Wright said a comprehensive menu overhaul is needed, working from individual ingredients through finished items and across every major category, including hamburgers, chicken, salads, and the Frosty-anchored dessert lineup.
As part of the leadership overhaul, Wright said Tariq Hassan, a former McDonald's executive, has joined Wendy's in the newly created role of chief marketing and customer growth officer. The current head of U.S. marketing is set to leave the company within weeks. Wright noted that the chain's marketing spending amounts to hundreds of millions of dollars annually, and said both the creative messaging and the way that money is placed across media channels require a rethink.
On the question of store count, Wright acknowledged that net unit losses have accumulated over the last year, with more closures anticipated, and framed those shutdowns as a deliberate mechanism for helping individual franchisees bring greater financial health to their restaurant holdings.
#quality #chief #executive
2 months ago
Camilo Duran of Celtic scores the second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 play-offs first leg match between Celtic and LASK at Celtic Park on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Martin O'Neill's side already have one foot in the door after Wednesday's 3-0 win over LASK, but will have finish the job in Linz on Tuesday evening if they are to secure a £40 million payday.
If the Hoops prevail, then Sutton believes they will need to add more quality reinforcements if they harbour any ambitions of competing with Europe's elite.
Celtic's new signing Mika Baur poses in full Celtic home kit. Celtic Training and press conference, photo Stuart Wallace IMAGO/ Shutterstock
With Camilo Duran, Kasper Hogh, Miko Baur, and Haissem Hassan already been added to Martin O'Neill's side, and although Sutton believes they are good acquisitions, the former Celtic star believes that while they are now well equipped for the domestic challenge, the club need more quality it they want to compete at the highest level.
#camilo #baur #already
Martin O'Neill's side already have one foot in the door after Wednesday's 3-0 win over LASK, but will have finish the job in Linz on Tuesday evening if they are to secure a £40 million payday.
If the Hoops prevail, then Sutton believes they will need to add more quality reinforcements if they harbour any ambitions of competing with Europe's elite.
Celtic's new signing Mika Baur poses in full Celtic home kit. Celtic Training and press conference, photo Stuart Wallace IMAGO/ Shutterstock
With Camilo Duran, Kasper Hogh, Miko Baur, and Haissem Hassan already been added to Martin O'Neill's side, and although Sutton believes they are good acquisitions, the former Celtic star believes that while they are now well equipped for the domestic challenge, the club need more quality it they want to compete at the highest level.
#camilo #baur #already
2 months ago
Celtic are closing in on the signing of Ermin Mahmic. The highly rated Bosnian International caught the eye at the FIFA World Cup but Martin O'Neill's side appear to have won the battle for the attacking midfielder's signature.
The 21-year-old netted twice for Bosnia but Mail Sport reports that Celtic had already identified the player before the World Cup. Serie A, Bundesliga and Turkish teams have all sought to sign Mahmic but it looks like Celtic have won the race.
It is expected that Mahmic will make the switch to Celtic at the beginning of the week with a deal worth £7m plus add-ons. The 6ft midfielder is probably more of a creative midfielder than an industrious midfielder like Arne Engels, but with Niko Sigur also linked, it appears that Celtic are looking to strengthen the midfield.
Mahmic made 30 appearances for Slovan Liberec last season, scoring 8 times and ******* isting on 4 occasions. The midfielder is expected to be the fifth signing of the summer but it does not appear to be the last.
The Scottish Champions have already signed Kasper Høgh, Camilo Duran, Haissen Hassan and Mika Baur, indicating a change in approach from the club to prioritise quality against quantity.
#mahmic #midfielder #World
The 21-year-old netted twice for Bosnia but Mail Sport reports that Celtic had already identified the player before the World Cup. Serie A, Bundesliga and Turkish teams have all sought to sign Mahmic but it looks like Celtic have won the race.
It is expected that Mahmic will make the switch to Celtic at the beginning of the week with a deal worth £7m plus add-ons. The 6ft midfielder is probably more of a creative midfielder than an industrious midfielder like Arne Engels, but with Niko Sigur also linked, it appears that Celtic are looking to strengthen the midfield.
Mahmic made 30 appearances for Slovan Liberec last season, scoring 8 times and ******* isting on 4 occasions. The midfielder is expected to be the fifth signing of the summer but it does not appear to be the last.
The Scottish Champions have already signed Kasper Høgh, Camilo Duran, Haissen Hassan and Mika Baur, indicating a change in approach from the club to prioritise quality against quantity.
#mahmic #midfielder #World
3 months ago
Coming off a berth in Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots are in the process of retooling their roster. They made some moves in free agency to improve the foundation, and added some youth in the NFL Draft and rookie free agency.
In order not to get lost amid all the movement, here is our handy up-to-date Patriots roster and depth chart.
^denotes roster exemption | °denotes active/PUP/NFI designation
Quarterback (3):Drake Maye (10), Tommy DeVito (16), Behren Morton (15)
Running back (7):Rhamondre Stevenson (38), TreVeyon Henderson (32), Reggie Gilliam (44 | FB), Lan Larison (34), Jam Miller (30), Hassan Haskins (26), JaMycal Hasty (39)
#free #denotes #draft
In order not to get lost amid all the movement, here is our handy up-to-date Patriots roster and depth chart.
^denotes roster exemption | °denotes active/PUP/NFI designation
Quarterback (3):Drake Maye (10), Tommy DeVito (16), Behren Morton (15)
Running back (7):Rhamondre Stevenson (38), TreVeyon Henderson (32), Reggie Gilliam (44 | FB), Lan Larison (34), Jam Miller (30), Hassan Haskins (26), JaMycal Hasty (39)
#free #denotes #draft
3 months ago
Cameroon have won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations with an emphatic 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi on Sunday evening at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
A brace from Marie Ngah Manga and a goal from Naomi Eto, all scored in the first half, secured the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon's first continental trophy. They previously made the WAFCON final in 2004, 2014 and 2016, but lost all three to Nigeria.
Cameroon will receive $2 million in prize money from the Confederation of African Football, double the prize pot from 2025 WAFCON. Malawi will receive $750,000 as finalists.
Despite expectations of a dual Malawian threat of Chawinga sisters Temwa and Tabitha, the Scorchers were unable to match Cameroon's technical precision in the midfield nor their tenacity in front of goal.
Cameroon's unique and wholly unexpected journey to the WAFCON final began long before their first match. They did not initially qualify for the tournament but were admitted last November as the result of a spontaneous decision by CAF to expand the WAFCON format from 12 teams to 16 for the first time. Mali, Ivory Coast and Egypt were also admitted by way of expansion due to their high FIFA rankings.
#first #cameroon #final
A brace from Marie Ngah Manga and a goal from Naomi Eto, all scored in the first half, secured the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon's first continental trophy. They previously made the WAFCON final in 2004, 2014 and 2016, but lost all three to Nigeria.
Cameroon will receive $2 million in prize money from the Confederation of African Football, double the prize pot from 2025 WAFCON. Malawi will receive $750,000 as finalists.
Despite expectations of a dual Malawian threat of Chawinga sisters Temwa and Tabitha, the Scorchers were unable to match Cameroon's technical precision in the midfield nor their tenacity in front of goal.
Cameroon's unique and wholly unexpected journey to the WAFCON final began long before their first match. They did not initially qualify for the tournament but were admitted last November as the result of a spontaneous decision by CAF to expand the WAFCON format from 12 teams to 16 for the first time. Mali, Ivory Coast and Egypt were also admitted by way of expansion due to their high FIFA rankings.
#first #cameroon #final
3 months ago
The Brunei monarchy made headlines recently after the Sultan of Brunei sensationally stripped his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi'atul Adawiyyah, of her royal ***** les.
A statement claimed that "the revocation was carried out following conduct by Pengiran Raabi'atul Adawiyyah that was deemed unbecoming of a spouse of a member of the royal family".
It added: "Her actions were also found to have tarnished the monarchy's good name and demonstrated a lack of respect towards Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah."
However, Pengiran isn't the first royal that the Sultan has stripped of their ***** les. The royal has been married three times, firstly to Pengiran Anak Saleha, the current Queen of Brunei. Following their marriage, he would go on to take on two additional wives, Mariam Abdul Aziz and Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim.
Pengiran was recently stripped of her royal ***** les (@ Alamy Stock Photo)
#royal #sultan
A statement claimed that "the revocation was carried out following conduct by Pengiran Raabi'atul Adawiyyah that was deemed unbecoming of a spouse of a member of the royal family".
It added: "Her actions were also found to have tarnished the monarchy's good name and demonstrated a lack of respect towards Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah."
However, Pengiran isn't the first royal that the Sultan has stripped of their ***** les. The royal has been married three times, firstly to Pengiran Anak Saleha, the current Queen of Brunei. Following their marriage, he would go on to take on two additional wives, Mariam Abdul Aziz and Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim.
Pengiran was recently stripped of her royal ***** les (@ Alamy Stock Photo)
#royal #sultan
3 months ago
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3 months ago
Martin O'Neill returns to the dugout today for Celtic's League Cup opener against Dundee United at Tannadice and has made four changes to last weekend's 5-1 SPFL win at Kilmarnock.
In come Liam Scales, Sebastian Tounekti, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Colby Donovan for this evening's game with Arne Engels, Alistair Johnston, Kieran Tierney and Yang all missing from last week's starters.
There are places on the bench for new Bhoys Haissem and Hassan and Mika Baur who joined the Champions during the week.
The full team:
CELTIC: Sinisalo, Donovan, Trusty, Carter-Vickers, Scales, McGregor, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Nygren, Durán, Tounekti, Høgh.
#scales #donovan #last
In come Liam Scales, Sebastian Tounekti, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Colby Donovan for this evening's game with Arne Engels, Alistair Johnston, Kieran Tierney and Yang all missing from last week's starters.
There are places on the bench for new Bhoys Haissem and Hassan and Mika Baur who joined the Champions during the week.
The full team:
CELTIC: Sinisalo, Donovan, Trusty, Carter-Vickers, Scales, McGregor, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Nygren, Durán, Tounekti, Høgh.
#scales #donovan #last
3 months ago
Rangers are in talks with Brentford over a loan return for 20-year-old left-back Jayden Meghoma, while right-backs Kosta Nedeljkovic of Aston Villa and Hugo Siquet of Club Brugge remain targets. (Sky Sports)
Rangers left-back Tuur Rommens has suffered a groin strain and will be out for weeks instead of months. (The Herald)
Egypt winger Haissem Hassan has completed a medical in London before his £9m move from Real Oviedo to Celtic. (Anthony Joseph on X)
Torino want in excess of £8m for Celtic target Gvidas Gineitis and have rejected an offer for the midfielder from RB Salzburg. (Daily Record)
Rangers remain in talks with Sheffield United over striker Ryan One, 20, after a loan approach was rejected. (Ben Jacobs on X)
#celtic
Rangers left-back Tuur Rommens has suffered a groin strain and will be out for weeks instead of months. (The Herald)
Egypt winger Haissem Hassan has completed a medical in London before his £9m move from Real Oviedo to Celtic. (Anthony Joseph on X)
Torino want in excess of £8m for Celtic target Gvidas Gineitis and have rejected an offer for the midfielder from RB Salzburg. (Daily Record)
Rangers remain in talks with Sheffield United over striker Ryan One, 20, after a loan approach was rejected. (Ben Jacobs on X)
#celtic
3 months ago
Haissem Hassan of Egypt controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Australia and Egypt at Dallas Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
The Egypt international underwent his medical in London and is now expected to travel to Glasgow to put the finishing touches on his move to the Scottish champions.
According to Sky Sports, Celtic have agreed an initial fee of around £6million with Real Oviedo, with a further £3million potentially due in add-ons.
A significant portion of those bonuses will reportedly be triggered if Martin O'Neill's side secure their place in the Champions League league phase later this month.
Hassan is poised to sign a four-year contract at the Hoops, with Celtic holding an option to extend his stay by another season.
#egypt #league #million #fifa
The Egypt international underwent his medical in London and is now expected to travel to Glasgow to put the finishing touches on his move to the Scottish champions.
According to Sky Sports, Celtic have agreed an initial fee of around £6million with Real Oviedo, with a further £3million potentially due in add-ons.
A significant portion of those bonuses will reportedly be triggered if Martin O'Neill's side secure their place in the Champions League league phase later this month.
Hassan is poised to sign a four-year contract at the Hoops, with Celtic holding an option to extend his stay by another season.
#egypt #league #million #fifa
3 months ago
Only one victor didn't impress DanaWhite and the Ultimate Fighting Championship matchmakers on Week 1 ofDana White's Contender Series 2026.
JosephKropschot (9-3) opened the action in a middleweight outingagainst JonathanKunneman (10-1). Kropschot dislocated Kunneman's elbow with anarmbar in the final seconds of the fight. He earned a unanimousdecision win after his opponent refused to tap. Kropschot's intentto finish was enough for White to give him a UFC contract.
"When he got that armbar, I said, 'I'm gonna give him a shot.' 31years old, he went for the finish. I'm always looking for guys tofinish," White said. "That fight should have been finished… Joseph,you went for it and you swayed me and changed my mind.Congratulations."
TomPagliarulo (11-2) was the second fighter to earn a contract onWeek 1. The featherweight prospect finished AnaniasMulumba (10-4) with vicious ground-and-pound in the finalseconds of the fight.
"Thomas, you were in a dog fight; turned it on in the third round,and finished a really tough kid," White said. "Congratulations,you're in."
Former Cage Fury Fighting Championships flyweight champion Bilal Hasan(9-0) was a -5000 favorite going into his matchup against MridulSaikia (9-2). Hassan absolutely justified the odds bydispatching Saikia in 45 seconds to earn his UFC contract. Whitecan't wait for Hasan's first UFC bout.
"This is an absolute no-brainer. Even with the ton of hype,absolutely lived up to it," the UFC CEO said. "When you're thebiggest favorite in the history of the Contender Series, 10 years.That's how you treat somebody, and you absolutely did. I'm excitedto see your future. I'm really pumped for your first fight in theUFC."
AbeAlsaghir (9-0) earned a split decision win in a lightweighttilt against FabrizioEscarrega (9-2). While both fighters went toe-to-toe, Whitebelieves neither fighter stood out to earn a contract. The UFC headhoncho also disagreed with the judges' scorecards on this one.
"I actually thought this was a dog fight between two tough guyswith great records," White recalled. "And the third round was whereI was looking to see who was going to be my guy, and it neverhappened. And I don't agree with the judges. I don't think you wonthat fight. I think the judges absolutely blew that decision. And Ijust didn't see anything that I was looking for."
AnthonyWint (7-0) earned the final contract of the night with afirst-round stoppage win over MatthewAdams (6-3). The heavyweight powerhouse took hardly over 30seconds to reverse a takedown and rain brutal ground-and-pound tosecure the stoppage.
"Anthony, you're a f*cking tank, my friend… Holy sh*t!" White said."I didn't get to see much, but what I got to see was pretty nasty.And I have a long history with your coach, who has nothing but goodthings to say about you. Welcome to the UFC."
#fight #earned #went
JosephKropschot (9-3) opened the action in a middleweight outingagainst JonathanKunneman (10-1). Kropschot dislocated Kunneman's elbow with anarmbar in the final seconds of the fight. He earned a unanimousdecision win after his opponent refused to tap. Kropschot's intentto finish was enough for White to give him a UFC contract.
"When he got that armbar, I said, 'I'm gonna give him a shot.' 31years old, he went for the finish. I'm always looking for guys tofinish," White said. "That fight should have been finished… Joseph,you went for it and you swayed me and changed my mind.Congratulations."
TomPagliarulo (11-2) was the second fighter to earn a contract onWeek 1. The featherweight prospect finished AnaniasMulumba (10-4) with vicious ground-and-pound in the finalseconds of the fight.
"Thomas, you were in a dog fight; turned it on in the third round,and finished a really tough kid," White said. "Congratulations,you're in."
Former Cage Fury Fighting Championships flyweight champion Bilal Hasan(9-0) was a -5000 favorite going into his matchup against MridulSaikia (9-2). Hassan absolutely justified the odds bydispatching Saikia in 45 seconds to earn his UFC contract. Whitecan't wait for Hasan's first UFC bout.
"This is an absolute no-brainer. Even with the ton of hype,absolutely lived up to it," the UFC CEO said. "When you're thebiggest favorite in the history of the Contender Series, 10 years.That's how you treat somebody, and you absolutely did. I'm excitedto see your future. I'm really pumped for your first fight in theUFC."
AbeAlsaghir (9-0) earned a split decision win in a lightweighttilt against FabrizioEscarrega (9-2). While both fighters went toe-to-toe, Whitebelieves neither fighter stood out to earn a contract. The UFC headhoncho also disagreed with the judges' scorecards on this one.
"I actually thought this was a dog fight between two tough guyswith great records," White recalled. "And the third round was whereI was looking to see who was going to be my guy, and it neverhappened. And I don't agree with the judges. I don't think you wonthat fight. I think the judges absolutely blew that decision. And Ijust didn't see anything that I was looking for."
AnthonyWint (7-0) earned the final contract of the night with afirst-round stoppage win over MatthewAdams (6-3). The heavyweight powerhouse took hardly over 30seconds to reverse a takedown and rain brutal ground-and-pound tosecure the stoppage.
"Anthony, you're a f*cking tank, my friend… Holy sh*t!" White said."I didn't get to see much, but what I got to see was pretty nasty.And I have a long history with your coach, who has nothing but goodthings to say about you. Welcome to the UFC."
#fight #earned #went
3 months ago
Having burst on to the World Cup stage this summer, breakout star Haissem Hassan now appears bound for Celtic.
The Egypt winger is reportedly set for a medical in Glasgow after Celtic agreed an initial £6m transfer fee, that could rise to £9m, with Real Oviedo.
It would end a saga and take Celtic's haul of new recruits this summer to three as the hugely-important Champions League play-off with LASK looms large.
Martin O'Neill has stated his desire for quality over quantity in replenishing a squad that has lost more than a dozen players since last season's league and Scottish Cup double success.
So, why have Celtic zoned in on Hassan and what will he bring?
#haissem
The Egypt winger is reportedly set for a medical in Glasgow after Celtic agreed an initial £6m transfer fee, that could rise to £9m, with Real Oviedo.
It would end a saga and take Celtic's haul of new recruits this summer to three as the hugely-important Champions League play-off with LASK looms large.
Martin O'Neill has stated his desire for quality over quantity in replenishing a squad that has lost more than a dozen players since last season's league and Scottish Cup double success.
So, why have Celtic zoned in on Hassan and what will he bring?
#haissem
3 months ago
Austria ADMIRAL Bundesliga 20262027, Matchday 1, July 31, 2026 Linzer ASK LASK vs. Grazer AK 1902 GAK Raiffeisen Arena, Linz, Austria in Pictures Like the Phoenix Rising from the Ashes, Choreography, LASK Fans vs. GAK, Admiral Bundesliga, Raiffeisen Arena, Like the Phoenix Rising from the Ashes. Photo IMAGO
The Austrian champions have opened their ******* le defence with consecutive league wins and continued their perfect start by beating Austria Wien 2-0 on Sunday.
Attention will soon turn towards the Champions League play-off against Celtic, with the first leg at Celtic Park followed by the return meeting in Austria.
LASK will face a Hoops attack strengthened considerably during the summer window, with Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran already added to Martin O'Neill's squad and Haissem Hassan poised to further bolster the forward options.
And although Jungwirth did not directly reference Celtic, he acknowledged LASK could be punished by stronger opposition if they repeat some of the shortcomings from their weekend performance.
#celtic
The Austrian champions have opened their ******* le defence with consecutive league wins and continued their perfect start by beating Austria Wien 2-0 on Sunday.
Attention will soon turn towards the Champions League play-off against Celtic, with the first leg at Celtic Park followed by the return meeting in Austria.
LASK will face a Hoops attack strengthened considerably during the summer window, with Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran already added to Martin O'Neill's squad and Haissem Hassan poised to further bolster the forward options.
And although Jungwirth did not directly reference Celtic, he acknowledged LASK could be punished by stronger opposition if they repeat some of the shortcomings from their weekend performance.
#celtic
