A former No. 9 overall pick from UConn, Kemba Walker put together the strongest career in franchise history to this point. While Walker is famous for wearing the No. 15, he wore the No. 1 during his rookie season with the Charlotte Bobcats. Over his career with the franchise, Walker would play eight seasons in Charlotte, averaging 19.8 points, 5.5 **** ists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks in 605 appearances.
Following his time with the Hornets, he'd land with the Boston Celtics in a sign-and-trade deal that brought Terry Rozier to Charlotte. After two seasons in Boston, Walker would play a season for the New York Knicks and finish his NBA career after nine games for the Dallas Mavericks. In 12 seasons total, Walker played 750 games while averaging 19.3 points, 5.3 **** ists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocks. He now works with the Hornets as a player development coach and has opened up "Kemba Walker Sports Academy" in Concord, North Carolina.
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#franchise

A fourth nine-figure signing? One club has slapped enormous valuations on their players - and that will hit Liverpool.
Liverpool have spent unprecedented amounts of cash in the last two summers. They've gone from zero nine-figure signings to three a little over a year, completely reshaping their attack with elite talent.
Now, it should be said that the transfers haven't quite delivered yet. Liverpool took a giant step backwards last season and are trying to get back on track in this campaign under Andoni Iraola.
And we should stress that the squad building process is not done. Richard Hughes has left behind a very imbalanced squad, one which lacks a right-winger as well as midfield depth.
The Reds must re-enter the market in 2027 to correct things, then, and they've naturally had a look at three players from Iraola's former club, Bournemouth. However, none of those players are coming cheap.

#they 've #figure #last #andoni

Liverpool have made a lot of changes to their squad this summer.
Some players such as Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones have been moved on, while others, such as Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet have been brought in.
It's not just their playing staff what have changed either with a decent chunk of the Reds' backroom staff also being re-jigged.
Richard Hughes is now Al-Hilal's sporting director and Michael Edwards just decided to quit after Fenway Sports Group's multi-club model was thrown in the bin.
Even though all these changes have been made, it still feels like more needs to be done before Liverpool are ready to be seen as genuine contenders for the Premier League ******* le again.

#Liverpool #jones #victor

Backup center Ryan Hollins was the fourth player in Charlotte Hornets franchise history to wear the No. 1, doing so for a brief stretch as a member of the Charlotte Bobcats. A former No. 50 overall pick out of UCLA, Hollins played two and a half seasons in Charlotte before being traded along with Matt Carroll to the Dallas Mavericks for DeSagana Diop.
In 105 games for the Bobcats, Hollins averaged 2.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.2 **** ists, 0.2 steals and 0.5 blocks. Following his time in Charlotte, Hollins would go on to play seven more seasons, giving himself an impressive 10-year NBA career. In 518 career appearances, Hollins averaged 3.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.3 **** ists, 0.2 steals and 0.5 blocks. Since his playing days, Hollins has served as a basketball **** yst and pundit for a variety of different outlets.
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#hollins #seasons

Today is the day of the first on-ice activity for the Colorado Avalanche in the 2026-27 season. A group of 25 rookies are gathering at Family Sports Center at 9:00 a.m. for a one-day practice before they head off to San Jose, Calif. for the annual rookie tournament.
Late last week the roster was announced which features almost as many defensemen (8) as forwards (13). The only two players with NHL experience expected to attend are forwards Nikita Prishchepov and Taylor Makar, though several others on this list could see their NHL debut soon. All eyes will be on goaltender Ilya Nabokov and forward TJ Hughes who might even make an impact on the Avalanche this year.
It's nice to see five of the nine members of the 2026 Avalanche draft class in attendance including including forwards Beckett Hamilton and Shawn Carrier, defenseman Ondrej Ruml and goaltenders Alexandre Raymond and Tobias Tvrznik,
Those prospects playing in the NCAA or Europe this season are not listed and were not expected to attend rookie camp or Avalanche training camp. However, it is curious the class headliner, 43rd overall Egor Shilov is missing especially since he has chosen to spend one more year in the QMJHL with Victoriaville. But, there is a clue from those who cover the Canadian junior leagues that ongoing visa issues are to blame.
Translated from Quebec journalist Matthew Vachon this reads:

#expected #attend

Former Tennessee baseball star Andrew Fischer made history on Sept. 10, crushing his 47th home run of the season to break Ryan Howard's record for the most by a minor leaguer this century.
Fischer passed Howard, who hit 46 homers in 2004, with a solo shot to right field for the Biloxi Shuckers, the Milwaukee Brewers' Double-A affiliate. Fischer is the Brewers' No. 5 prospect and is hitting .272 with 113 RBIs between High-A and Double-A in 2026.
Fischer, a corner infielder, has hit the fifth-most home runs in a minor league season dating back to 1963, when the modern era began. He is eight home runs behind the all-time record of 55 home runs in a single season, set by Bill McNulty in 1974 with Triple-A Sacramento. That season, Sacramento played at Hughes Stadium at Sacramento City College, which had a left-field wall only 233 feet away from home plate.
The most recent player to hit 50 home runs in a minor league season was Ron Kittle in 1982 with Triple-A Edmonton. Biloxi only has three regular season games left for Fischer to reach that mark.
Fischer has been on a tear since being called up to Double-A. His latest home run was his 27th in 69 games with the Shuckers — a 54-homer pace for a full 138-game Double-A season. He finished with the seventh-most homers in High-A (20) despite not having played there since June 13.

#runs #shuckers

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Green Bay Packers linebacker Micah Parsons is still recovering from his ACL injury and will miss at least the first four weeks of the season. He has been progressing well, and the Packers have been extra supportive of him.
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is going through the same situation. He is recovering from his ACL injury, and it remains unclear if he will suit up against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. He has been a full participant in practice, but he has been coy about his status for Week 1.
"Malik Nabers says when it comes to his decision on whether to play or not, everyone needs to realize, 'It's my career,'" reported SNY's Connor Hughes.
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#nabers #injury

Quinn Hughes says he feels "at peace" amid speculation about his contract with the Wild.
At the NHL's North American Media Tour in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Hughes told the ******* embled press that he "didn't feel backed up against a wall" as the Wild aim to sign him to a long-term extension.
Following last season's playoff exit, Hughes mentioned his openness to re-signing with the organization that gave up a haul to acquire him from Vancouver last December. Yet, with less than a month before the season gets underway, Hughes remains without an extension heading into the final year of his contract.
In a podcast with league insider Elliotte Friedman that dropped on Thursday, Hughes provided even more insights into his thought process and certainly gave Wild fans hope of a long-term future in Minnesota.
"I mean, to be honest, I'm not thinking too much," Hughes said. "I'm excited to go to camp. I loved my season, my time in Minnesota last year."

#wild #last #minnesota #season

Three cheers, Yankees fans: Aaron Judge is at last coming off the injured list! The slugging superstar returns to the fold just in time for the stretch run, and not a moment too soon. The Bombers have been struggling to close the distance on the Rays in the AL East race with time running out, and the Red Sox remain hot on their trail in the Wild Card hunt. Now, which unfortunate team will be pulling into the Bronx just in time for the captain's return?
Why, the Colorado Rockies — owners of the National League's worst record at 55-88. Colorado has shown a bit more panache than their utterly moribund incarnation from last year, but they remain a franchise stuck deep in the cellar. They lost seven straight games, rallied to take a pair in Washington, then lost five more games consecutively before surprising the Orioles with a few plucky wins at home. They just came off a series loss in St. Louis which featured one of the more odious ump shows in recent memory.
All three games of this series will be televised on YES.
Tuesday: Cam Schlittler vs. Gabriel Hughes (7:05 p.m. EST)
This is one of the more lopsided cards you'll see. Cam Schlittler comes into the series opener with a 2.04 ERA across 171.2 innings as he chases a Cy Young award in his first full MLB season. Rookie Gabriel Hughes has pitched to a 6.19 ERA with six losing decisions (and no wins) in his first 11 appearances in the show.

#series #gabriel #three

Last Word On Hockey's Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2026-27 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team's current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We'll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we're previewing the 2026-27 Minnesota Wild.
There's been plenty of chatter about the 2026-27 Minnesota Wild. The main offseason rabble has been whether or not Quinn Hughes will sign an extension. Minnesota general manager Bill Guerin was able to weaponize the salary cap **** e since the buyouts of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter were greatly reduced. Guerin has been taking care of players like Brock Faber and Kirill Kaprizov.
However, the Hughes question hangs over the franchise's head like a cloud. The Wild rolled the dice to get the high-flying defender from the Vancouver Canucks. However, it would be a disaster if the Olympic Gold Medal winner doesn't stay beyond this season. The Wild have only made the Western Conference Final once in the franchise's history. Minnesota knows the pressure is on to at least get back there.
Guerin fulfulled his promise of making the team into a Stanley Cup contender. He managed to give Kaprizov the deal that would keep the dynamic forward in the fold. However, getting Hughes proved to be a masterstroke. It cemented the Wild as a contender despite being in one of the toughest divisions in hockey.
Minnesota looked the part of a contender by finishing 10th in scoring, fourth in defence, and seventh in points. The Wild even broke some of their bad postseason luck by getting past the Dallas Stars. However, the same old Wild came back in the second round in a loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The Wild were exposed as not having as much depth as the Avs and not having enough team speed. Minnesota has made plenty of progress, but the team still has a long way to go.

#hughes #guerin #back #last

With Richard Hughes' move to Al-Hilal now confirmed, Liverpool are seeking a new sporting director for the fifth time since 2022.
Hughes joined Liverpool in the summer of 2024 and oversaw the appointments of Arne Slot then Andoni Iraola. He informed the club earlier this year that he wanted to pursue a new challenge in Saudi Arabia.
Mike Gordon, the president of Fenway Sports Group (FSG), is overseeing the process of finding Hughes' replacement, with Liverpool keen to make a swift appointment.
Liverpool will look at internal candidates, but have not ruled out the possibility of appointing someone from outside the club. There is a desire to have someone that is committed long term.
When the question of stability was put to Billy Hogan, Liverpool's CEO, this summer, he told BBC Sport: "I would send a message that we are in a very healthy place as a football club - the leadership from the ownership is in a very steady place and we're looking forward to the next season and the season ahead."

#summer

An exciting African star is ready to make his move to Liverpool.
The Reds are without a sporting director at the moment after Richard Hughes left the club. But it doesn't mean they are in disarray.
Behind him, Liverpool have a lot of experienced key decision makers when it comes to recruitment. Pedro Marques has done a brilliant job identifying young talent and bringing them to Anfield.
Meanwhile, Julian Ward and David Woodfine have been essential to the club's brilliant recruitment behind the scenes for many years now.
Liverpool may look to promote from within in order to fill Hughes' vacancy or they could look to bring in an external candidate.

#reds

Richard Hughes has left Liverpool as sporting director. Now an awful plan can follow him out of the door.
It's the end of the Richard Hughes era at Anfield. He's no longer the Liverpool sporting director and the Reds will move forward with new ideas running the show.
The Hughes era will go down as a strange one. One of the strangest, in fact, as Liverpool tore up a ****** le-winning team and replaced it in controversial fashion. The remaining squad looks unbalanced and has three nine-figure signings in it - a strange combination to say the least.
But the gameplan under Hughes has been strange. Liverpool moved away from their model that saw them sign players for the positions they needed them - or rather, where Jürgen Klopp needed them.
Instead, the 'manager' role became the 'head coach' role. The club signed the 'best' players available and then asked a coach to make the best possible team out of them, something Arne Slot found impossible last season.

#Liverpool #sporting #team #needed

No. 23 Houston built a big lead and held off a late rally to open the 2026 season with a 33-20 win over Oregon State on Saturday at TDECU Stadium.
Quarterback Conner Weigman threw for 305 yards, including a 31-yard touchdown to Amare Thomas on the Cougars' opening possession, and scored a late touchdown as the Cougars won their fifth opener in the last seven years.
Oregon State, a nearly three-touchdown underdog, led 7-6 on a 3-yard Braden Atkinson. The Cougars scored 20 unanswered points on touchdown runs of 51 and 1 yards by Re'Shaun Sanford II and Makhi Hughes, respectively, and 42- and 32-yard field goals by Jonathan Dimas, the first of his career.
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After Hughes' touchdown put the Cougars ahead 26-7 with 6 ½ minutes left in the third quarter, Oregon State scored on two straight drives - a 7-yard touchdown catch by Jess Legree and 4-yard run by A.J. Newberry. The last touchdown was set up by Sailasa Vadrawale III near the goal line early in the fourth quarter.

#touchdown #hughes

Whether you know her as Victoria "Vic" Hughes on the ABC procedural drama "Station 19" or Emily Henderson on Netflix's adaptation of "Little House on the Prairie," Barrett Doss is a familiar face on small screens. Now, if you've wondered what the leading ladies of Netflix's "Little House on the Prairie" look like in real life, we're here to tell you that Doss is not only beautiful but also incredibly fashionable.
The actor, who had her breakthrough on an episode of the sitcom "30 Rock" in 2013, has attended numerous industry events over the years, and at all of them her bold fashion choices have been at the center of attention. While minimalist and neutral clothing tends to look great on many, Doss has shown over the years that she prefers a loud and colorful 'fit. From neon pantsuits to eye-catching colorblocking, here are some of the star's best fashion moments over the years.
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Barrett Doss showed up to a May 2019 event held by Entertainment Weekly and People in New York City in a fun periwinkle-blue number. The silhouette instantly reminds us of the dress trend of the '60s, which has since made a comeback. However, unlike classic mod dresses, Doss' featured long sleeves. The actor paired the piece with white boots and red lips, leaning into the retro aesthetic even more. Allowing her curly hair to shine, Doss drew attention to it with statement earrings, completing the fun red carpet look.

#House #prairie #here #fashion

Virginia Tech hoops head coach Mike Young will have at least one more season to try to right the ship. Young was entering the final year of his contract this season, but he signed a one-year extension at the end of July. Young was one of several Hokies head coaches extended along with women's basketball head coach Megan Duffy, swim and dive coach Sergio Lopez Miro, men's soccer head coach Mike Brizendine and softball head coach Pete D'Amour.
#hokies giving Mike Young 1-year contract extension. So he is no longer entering final year of his contract. Now under contract through 2027-28 season. Extensions also for Duffy, D’Amour, Brizendine, Lopez Miro. Pay hike for Robie, whose deal had been extended in Jan.
— Mark Berman (BermanRoanoke) July 29, 2026
With the extension, Young will make $3 million this year and in 2027-28. According to Thomas Hughes of Virginia Tech Hokies on SI, Young will receive a $2 million buyout if he is fired on or before next March 15, and $1 million if axed before March 15, 2028.
Young, who took over for Buzz Williams when he left for Texas A&M in 2019, led the Hokies to two NCAA Tournaments in his first three seasons. But the Hokies haven't been back since and haven't posted a winning record in ACC play the last four seasons. He is 124-98 in seven seasons with the Hokies, though just 60-70 in conference play.

#young #head #year #contract

While much of the transfer window focus centres on incomings, getting sales right is just as important if you're to be a successful football team.
Richard Hughes, now the ex Sporting Director of Liverpool FC, managed to get some impressive deals sorted this summer.
Jeremy Jacquet looks like a bargain for the initial £55million the Reds paid for him while Victor Munoz, who had a reported £35million release clause, has already had an impact in both Premier League games this term.
Bradley Barcola is yet to kick a ball for Liverpool but he's destined to be a success, right?
At a glance, Hughes did a good job with these. When looking at sales, however, I don't think many would've done worse.

#hughes #Liverpool #right #sporting

Liverpool have beaten Real Madrid to a transfer on deadline day in a sensational move.
It has been a slow summer for the Reds in the transfer market.
Ultimately, Richard Hughes secured only three senior signings this summer. Ronald Araujo arrived on loan from Barcelona, Bradley Barcola was signed for close to a club record fee of £123m from Paris Saint Germain and Victor Munoz was brought in from Osasuna.
In isolation the trio are all exciting arrivals who will bolster Liverpool.
It's important to mention Jeremy Jacquet will technically count as a new signing as well given he joined the club this summer after agreeing a move in January.

#club #real #madrid #richard

Mavericks' blockbuster Luka Doncic-Lakers trade named worst of last five years originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Dallas Mavericks made headlines for all the wrong reasons on Feb. 2, 2025.
Hours before the franchise's upcoming regular-season clash vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Mavericks left fans speechless by trading six-time All-Star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis in a jaw-dropping midseason deal (the full transaction sent Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris to Los Angeles for Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick).
While one could attempt to argue that the massive trade wasn't the gut punch many believe it was, given it helped them land generational forward Cooper Flagg, Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes is a firm believer that the deal was the worst the NBA has seen in the last five years.
"The first rule of having Luka Doncic on your team is that you should not trade Luka Doncic unless Luka Doncic specifically asks you to trade him," Hughes wrote Sunday. "The second rule is that if you have Luka Doncic on your team and Luka Doncic specifically asks you to trade him, you shop around so you get the best possible deal."

#doncic #sporting #davis #hughes

Florian Wirtz's performances last season were poor.
The German was brought in to try and become Liverpool's main creator after Trent Alexander-Arnold left.
And, while he managed to contribute to a few goals and ****** ists, he did nowhere near as well as anyone expected him to.
When playing for Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso saw Wirtz as his most important player with almost all of their attacks going through him.
However, with his performances for Liverpool not being up to scratch, Richard Hughes had many conversations with potential new attackers.

#performances #alexander

At long last, September is finally here! We made it, hockey fans. The Chicago Blackhawks play their opening game of the 2026-27 regular season later this month in Las Vegas, and training camp is only a couple of short weeks away. Hallelujah.
Before the Blackhawks' NHL roster starts gearing up for the season, a crop of young players will first kick things off with the 2026 prospect showcase, with practices beginning on Friday, Sept. 11. Former first-round picks Sacha Boisvert and Marek Vanacker headline the Hawks' group of prospects set to face the St. Louis Blues at the showcase.
More in the links for the complete 22-player roster and the event's full schedule, with the Blackhawks hosting the Blues in Chicago.
Around the league, Bill Guerin's notable comments regarding negotiations with Quinn Hughes, a potential shake-up for Hockey Night in Canada, and more updates on another expansion franchise in Texas.
All that & more in the Daily!

#season #vegas

Liverpool still have a lot of work to do to their team before the transfer window slams shut.
They now have less than 48 hours to get all of their ducks in a row and to figure out who they want to play and where.
Many different players have been linked with an Anfield switch over the last couple of weeks and, now we're edging closer to the deadline, it's time for Richard Hughes and Andoni Iraola to get locked in and get some deals over the line.
They've now signed four players this summer thanks to Bradley Barcola's recent arrival and, while they've managed to address some major problem areas, there are still a couple of question marks hanging over the heads of some positions.
That's why, until the window closes at 11pm on 1 September, nothing can be ruled out.

#they 've #window #players

For much of the past five years, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has drawn criticism for passing on talented mixed martial arts (MMA) free agents such as Paul Hughes, instead choosing to sign less-expensive Contender Series prospects.
That approach has started to shift.
Over the past two years, UFC has strengthened its roster with elite outside talent, including Reinier de Ridder, Kai Asakura and, most recently, Salahdine Parnasse.
For what it's worth, UFC eventually signed four of the five fighters I recommended last year.
Not bad!

#past #ultimate #championship #series

Liverpool are in the process of remodelling their frontline.
The departure of Mohamed Salah on a free transfer opened up a gap on the right side of the attack. Richard Hughes has already tied up the signings of wingers Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola.
There are also plans afoot to sell Cody Gakpo and we can expect Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa to also take their leave.
Liverpool will also be hoping to sign another wide forward before Tuesday's deadline.
Ismaila Sarr and Yankuba Minteh are the names in the frame - with Palace valuing Sarr at around £70m and Brighton seeking in excess of that figure for their 22-year-old Gambian forward.

#richard #bradley

Fabrizio Romano has advised Liverpool fans to 'stay tuned' for the possibility of a 'surprising' transfer to Anfield in the final three days of the summer transfer window.
The Reds are reportedly on the verge of completing the marquee addition of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal which could reach £123m, but it seems increasingly likely that Cody Gakpo may be on his way out of Merseyside amid a prospective bid from Manchester City.
Even if those two transfers materialise, it appears that Richard Hughes could seek to bring in one more winger before the Tuesday night deadline.
Romano posted an update on his eponymous YouTube channel on Sunday morning in which he indicated that Liverpool haven't given up on a potential last-minute swoop for Ismaila Sarr and could yet pivot to a different option in the next 48 hours.
He explained: "For Liverpool fans, we have to understand who's going to be the replacement. It could be at any moment so stay tuned. It could be in the next hours.

#stay #tuned #transfer #fabrizio

Andoni Iraola and Richard Hughes still have a lot of work to do on Liverpool's squad before the transfer window slams shut.
Admittedly, they're now on the cusp of confirming a deal for Bradley Barcola which will instantly improve their attack.
However, the Frenchman can't be the only player that they bring in before deadline day.
There are several areas among their ranks that could still do with upgrading and, without these additions, it's hard to see how the Anfield outfit will do any better than they did last term.
Obviously, Iraola's style of football will probably help get the best out of his current crop of players but, without at least some new additions, it's hard to see how things are going to get any better for the Reds.

#still #hard #iraola #hughes

Liverpool have signed Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain.
The France international, 23, has been the priority target all summer and Richard Hughes has got his man for a fee that could reach in excess of £120m.
Barcola prefers to play on the left - which means that while the 2024/25 Premier League champions have significantly augmented their forward options they are STILL without a natural high-quality right winger.
Mohamed Salah leaving for Trabzonspor has blown a hole in Andoni Iraola's squad and many players have been looked over as potential replacements.
Ismaila Sarr and Yankuba Minteh are two options currently in play although Ibrahim Mbaye has gone to Aston Villa - ending Liverpool's interest in the teenager.

#Liverpool

When Connor **** ebuyck's trade request went public, many drew a line to the New Jersey Devils in terms of a trade fit.
I understand the idea. New Jersey doesn't necessarily have a clear answer in goal for the 2026-27 season. However, does it exactly make sense? I broke it down, which includes an anecdotal on Quinn Hughes, in the links below.
Also below, a deep dive on Alexander Command, and why he's got the highest floor of any New Jersey prospect.
Elsewhere, Cale Makar just reset the defenseman market with a record extension in Colorado, and more **** ebuyck talk.
New Jersey Hockey Now: Connor **** ebuyck's public trade demand raises a real question for New Jersey — could the Devils actually make a run at the three-time Vezina winner given their cap situation, current goalies, and the Quinn Hughes problem still hovering?

#hughes

Although the Friday night lights went out on them at Heroes Stadium on Friday, Johnson and Judson plan to use the quarter and half they managed to play to good use.
That's all they can do after their season opener was canceled when a storm rolled through in the middle of the second quarter. It began with a lightning delay at 8:10 p.m., followed by strong winds and pouring rain before the electricity went out about an hour later.
The lights were still out at 9:30 p.m. when the game was called. The non-district game won't be completed. Although Johnson led 7-0 when the game was stopped, it doesn't count as a result because it didn't go a full half.
This wasn't exactly the way Vernon Hughes envisioned his highly anticipated coaching debut at Judson to be. Hughes is tasked with restoring the glory of Judson football, which hasn't had a winning record in five seasons, tied with the longest stretch in program history.
Hughes is making the most of the unusual situation.

#went #quarter

Liverpool are making big changes to their attack.
Bradley Barcola is now primed to become the summer's headline arrival. The 23-year-old Frenchman is coming in from Paris Saint-Germain for a sizeable transfer fee that could reach £120m.
The two-time Champions League winner is joining Victor Munoz in a new-look Reds' attack under Andoni Iraola. Spain's FIFA World Cup winner was recruited for around £34m after Richard Hughes triggered his Osasuna release clause.
But Hughes and head coach Andoni Iraola are not done there.
More signings are planned before the window closes on Tuesday - including Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace and even Yankuba Minteh or Ibrahim Mbaye.

#winner