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After missing out on Tarik Skubal, the Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly swung a deal to bolster their rotation.
Per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Brewers acquired veteran starter Dustin May and reliever Jo Jo Romero from the rival St. Louis Cardinals Monday, hours before MLB's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. The return on the deal was not initially reported.
May, 28, is a seventh-season MLB veteran who won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. The Dodgers traded him at last season's deadline to the Boston Red Sox, and May joined the Cardinals as a free agent last offseason on a one-year, $12.5 million deal.
The Brewers made the deal after failing to acquire Skubal, the two-time Cy Young winner whom Milwaukee reportedly coveted. Skubal instead went from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee's top rival in the National League.
In 21 starts this season, May has a 4.38 ERA and 1.284 WHIP with 106 strikeouts and 35 walks in 109 innings pitch. He bolsters the rotation for a Brewers team that entered Monday with the best record in baseball at 69-42 and has its sights set on competing for a World Series ***** le.
#brewers #Monday
Per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Brewers acquired veteran starter Dustin May and reliever Jo Jo Romero from the rival St. Louis Cardinals Monday, hours before MLB's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. The return on the deal was not initially reported.
May, 28, is a seventh-season MLB veteran who won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. The Dodgers traded him at last season's deadline to the Boston Red Sox, and May joined the Cardinals as a free agent last offseason on a one-year, $12.5 million deal.
The Brewers made the deal after failing to acquire Skubal, the two-time Cy Young winner whom Milwaukee reportedly coveted. Skubal instead went from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee's top rival in the National League.
In 21 starts this season, May has a 4.38 ERA and 1.284 WHIP with 106 strikeouts and 35 walks in 109 innings pitch. He bolsters the rotation for a Brewers team that entered Monday with the best record in baseball at 69-42 and has its sights set on competing for a World Series ***** le.
#brewers #Monday
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Dodgers acquire Royals left-hander Kris Bubic in intriguing deadline trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have added another potentially valuable arm to their pitching staff, although their latest acquisition comes with considerable uncertainty.
Los Angeles is acquiring left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The players heading to Kansas City were not immediately reported. Bubic is currently on the 60-day injured list after dealing with elbow soreness and a subsequent shoulder setback. He recently began a throwing progression, but there is no firm timetable for his return to a major league mound.
That makes this an intriguing deadline gamble for the Dodgers. Bubic went 3-2 with a 4.11 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over nine starts for Kansas City this season. He recorded 51 strikeouts across 50 1/3 innings before injuries interrupted his year. The 28-year-old is not necessarily an immediate solution for Los Angeles. If he can get healthy, however, he could provide the Dodgers with another experienced starting option for the stretch run and potentially the postseason.
Bubic last pitched for Kansas City on May 14, when he allowed five earned runs over four innings against the Chicago White Sox. He was initially sidelined by an elbow issue before later experiencing discomfort in his shoulder. Bubic began a throwing progression in late July, making 30 throws from distances between 45 and 60 feet.
#bubic #left
The Los Angeles Dodgers have added another potentially valuable arm to their pitching staff, although their latest acquisition comes with considerable uncertainty.
Los Angeles is acquiring left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The players heading to Kansas City were not immediately reported. Bubic is currently on the 60-day injured list after dealing with elbow soreness and a subsequent shoulder setback. He recently began a throwing progression, but there is no firm timetable for his return to a major league mound.
That makes this an intriguing deadline gamble for the Dodgers. Bubic went 3-2 with a 4.11 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over nine starts for Kansas City this season. He recorded 51 strikeouts across 50 1/3 innings before injuries interrupted his year. The 28-year-old is not necessarily an immediate solution for Los Angeles. If he can get healthy, however, he could provide the Dodgers with another experienced starting option for the stretch run and potentially the postseason.
Bubic last pitched for Kansas City on May 14, when he allowed five earned runs over four innings against the Chicago White Sox. He was initially sidelined by an elbow issue before later experiencing discomfort in his shoulder. Bubic began a throwing progression in late July, making 30 throws from distances between 45 and 60 feet.
#bubic #left
6 hours ago
NEW DELHI: There was a time when Auqib Nabi didn't own a pair of bowling spikes.
For his first U-19 trial in Jammu & Kashmir, the fast bowler from Baramulla borrowed a pair from a friend. When he eventually earned selection, fate threw up another twist. The friend who had lent him the spikes didn't make the squad. Auqib borrowed another pair from him and played his entire first U-19 tournament in borrowed shoes.
Today, Auqib is making a name for himself with a skill that many fast bowlers spend years trying to master: the ability to swing the ball both ways. He has now earned his maiden India call-up, with the 29-year-old seamer from Jammu & Kashmir replacing the injured Jasprit ******* rah in India's Test squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.
Nabi has picked up 104 wickets over the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, virtually breaking the selection door down with his performances. He was also part of the India A squad that toured Sri Lanka recently, where he claimed six wickets in two First Class matches.
Yet, the road to the Indian dressing room wasn't built in fancy academies or elite fast-bowling programmes. It was shaped by a long journey, borrowed equipment and an obsession with learning.
"My parents are government school teachers. Initially, they wanted me to focus on studies, which was natural. Cricket wasn't something we had planned. A friend told me about the Under-19 trials. Until then, I didn't even know they were happening," Auqib had told reporters after picking up a five-wicket haul on the opening day of the Delhi vs Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in November 2025.
Like countless youngsters in Kashmir, his cricketing education began with tennis-ball matches. The transition to leather-ball cricket, however, brought a different challenge.
"The most basic thing a fast bowler needs is a turf wicket," he had said. "Baramulla had turf, but you couldn't bowl there wearing spikes. So I had to travel to Srinagar to practice."
The one-and-a-half-hour journey from Baramulla to Srinagar became part of his routine. Hours on the road simply to bowl a few overs on a proper surface. For many aspiring cricketers, inadequate facilities become a convenient excuse. Auqib never allowed himself that luxury.
"If you want to play for India, these things cannot become excuses. If you want it badly enough, you have to do it."
That philosophy continues to define him.
The philosophy kept motivating him day in and day out, but it was his obsession with learning that made him the bowler he is today.
"When he first joined the J&K team for the Buchi Babu Trophy in Salem in 2023, he could only bowl the outswinger. But he wanted to bowl both ways. So I started working on his inswing," P. Krishnakumar, Jammu & Kashmir's bowling coach, told TimesofIndia.com.
"He has a great wrist position, which is one of his biggest strengths," he said.
There were no shortcuts, and Nabi knew it. He started working on
For his first U-19 trial in Jammu & Kashmir, the fast bowler from Baramulla borrowed a pair from a friend. When he eventually earned selection, fate threw up another twist. The friend who had lent him the spikes didn't make the squad. Auqib borrowed another pair from him and played his entire first U-19 tournament in borrowed shoes.
Today, Auqib is making a name for himself with a skill that many fast bowlers spend years trying to master: the ability to swing the ball both ways. He has now earned his maiden India call-up, with the 29-year-old seamer from Jammu & Kashmir replacing the injured Jasprit ******* rah in India's Test squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.
Nabi has picked up 104 wickets over the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, virtually breaking the selection door down with his performances. He was also part of the India A squad that toured Sri Lanka recently, where he claimed six wickets in two First Class matches.
Yet, the road to the Indian dressing room wasn't built in fancy academies or elite fast-bowling programmes. It was shaped by a long journey, borrowed equipment and an obsession with learning.
"My parents are government school teachers. Initially, they wanted me to focus on studies, which was natural. Cricket wasn't something we had planned. A friend told me about the Under-19 trials. Until then, I didn't even know they were happening," Auqib had told reporters after picking up a five-wicket haul on the opening day of the Delhi vs Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in November 2025.
Like countless youngsters in Kashmir, his cricketing education began with tennis-ball matches. The transition to leather-ball cricket, however, brought a different challenge.
"The most basic thing a fast bowler needs is a turf wicket," he had said. "Baramulla had turf, but you couldn't bowl there wearing spikes. So I had to travel to Srinagar to practice."
The one-and-a-half-hour journey from Baramulla to Srinagar became part of his routine. Hours on the road simply to bowl a few overs on a proper surface. For many aspiring cricketers, inadequate facilities become a convenient excuse. Auqib never allowed himself that luxury.
"If you want to play for India, these things cannot become excuses. If you want it badly enough, you have to do it."
That philosophy continues to define him.
The philosophy kept motivating him day in and day out, but it was his obsession with learning that made him the bowler he is today.
"When he first joined the J&K team for the Buchi Babu Trophy in Salem in 2023, he could only bowl the outswinger. But he wanted to bowl both ways. So I started working on his inswing," P. Krishnakumar, Jammu & Kashmir's bowling coach, told TimesofIndia.com.
"He has a great wrist position, which is one of his biggest strengths," he said.
There were no shortcuts, and Nabi knew it. He started working on
6 hours ago
The New England Patriots kick-start their eighth day of training camp practice on Monday.
This practice was initially open to the public, but due to heavy rain in the area, the session has been moved indoors and is now closed to the public. That won't halt the work the Patriots have been building on over the last week.
The team is slated to play in its first preseason game after hosting the summer's first joint training camp practice next week. Real football is right around the corner, and head coach Mike Vrabel and company will do everything they can to ensure the team is prepared.
Check back for live updates from training camp practice.
Monday, August 3: 10:15-12:15 p.m. ET
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This practice was initially open to the public, but due to heavy rain in the area, the session has been moved indoors and is now closed to the public. That won't halt the work the Patriots have been building on over the last week.
The team is slated to play in its first preseason game after hosting the summer's first joint training camp practice next week. Real football is right around the corner, and head coach Mike Vrabel and company will do everything they can to ensure the team is prepared.
Check back for live updates from training camp practice.
Monday, August 3: 10:15-12:15 p.m. ET
#practice #camp #Patriots #Monday
7 hours ago
The McCourtys are taking over prime-time NFL pregame shows.
With Devin a fixture on NBC's Football Night in America since 2023, Jason McCourty will add Monday Night Countdown to his ESPN workload. Jason's move to the Monday pregame show was announced on Monday morning.
As we understand it, it wasn't part of the recent deal that prompted Jason to go all-in with Bristol and to abandon calling Sunday games for CBS.
With ESPN using a recent round of layoffs as a pretext for firing Ryan Clark (in the least graceful way possible), a seat became open on the Monday Night Countdown desk. Initially, and in all candor, we thought it would be another opportunity to advance the More McAfee plan — if only to further justify a looming $60 million per year payday.
McCourty moving into Clark's chair doesn't mean there won't be a McAfee presence on Monday nights. Whatever his role will be, it likely won't be announced until the ink is dry on the new contract.
#countdown #recent
With Devin a fixture on NBC's Football Night in America since 2023, Jason McCourty will add Monday Night Countdown to his ESPN workload. Jason's move to the Monday pregame show was announced on Monday morning.
As we understand it, it wasn't part of the recent deal that prompted Jason to go all-in with Bristol and to abandon calling Sunday games for CBS.
With ESPN using a recent round of layoffs as a pretext for firing Ryan Clark (in the least graceful way possible), a seat became open on the Monday Night Countdown desk. Initially, and in all candor, we thought it would be another opportunity to advance the More McAfee plan — if only to further justify a looming $60 million per year payday.
McCourty moving into Clark's chair doesn't mean there won't be a McAfee presence on Monday nights. Whatever his role will be, it likely won't be announced until the ink is dry on the new contract.
#countdown #recent
7 hours ago
Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson gave the team a scare when he went down in practice on Saturday, but there was relief in the organization when his leg injury was evaluated.
Gardner-Johnson was diagnosed with a calf strain and head coach Joe Brady said on Monday that the team was happy to get a favorable outcome given the way things looked when the veteran was initially injured.
"We're fortunate," Brady said, via Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com. "Any time you see a lower body extremity injury in the manner in which some of those happen, there's always a bad possibility with it. We got good news. We'll see how his body recovers."
Brady said he would not put a timetable on when Gardner-Johnson will be back on the field because that recovery process differs from case to case, but the Bills should get him back in the relatively near future and that's a win for the back end of their defense.
#brady #back
Gardner-Johnson was diagnosed with a calf strain and head coach Joe Brady said on Monday that the team was happy to get a favorable outcome given the way things looked when the veteran was initially injured.
"We're fortunate," Brady said, via Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com. "Any time you see a lower body extremity injury in the manner in which some of those happen, there's always a bad possibility with it. We got good news. We'll see how his body recovers."
Brady said he would not put a timetable on when Gardner-Johnson will be back on the field because that recovery process differs from case to case, but the Bills should get him back in the relatively near future and that's a win for the back end of their defense.
#brady #back
8 hours ago
Roma continues to push for Givairo Read.
As Matteo Moretto recently reported on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, the Giallorossi initially showed interest in Sporting's Ivan Fresneda, but subsequently decided to focus on the Dutch full-back from Feyenoord.
Read has already said yes to Roma, and there's a principled agreement between the player and the club: now all that's missing is an agreement between the two clubs.
The initial offer of around €25 million wasn't enough to convince Feyenoord, but contacts between the clubs are continuing unabated.
New discussions are planned between today and tomorrow to try to make a definitive move and present a potential relaunch that could shake the Dutch club.
#givairo #moretto
As Matteo Moretto recently reported on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, the Giallorossi initially showed interest in Sporting's Ivan Fresneda, but subsequently decided to focus on the Dutch full-back from Feyenoord.
Read has already said yes to Roma, and there's a principled agreement between the player and the club: now all that's missing is an agreement between the two clubs.
The initial offer of around €25 million wasn't enough to convince Feyenoord, but contacts between the clubs are continuing unabated.
New discussions are planned between today and tomorrow to try to make a definitive move and present a potential relaunch that could shake the Dutch club.
#givairo #moretto
9 hours ago
Borussia Dortmund have officially completed the signing of Greek international Konstantinos Karetsas from Belgian side KRC Genk. Karetsas gets set to begin the Bundesliga chapter of his career after signing a five-year contract with the Bundesliga runners-up through June 30, 2031. Kicker reports that Dortmund are paying a guaranteed transfer fee of €30m, with realistically attainable bonuses capable of increasing the package to €32m.
Genk have also reportedly secured a ten-percent share of any future transfer profit. Sport Bild places Karetsas' base salary at approximately €3.5m per year, with further performance-related bonuses built into his contract. The agreement concludes a prolonged transfer saga. Dortmund initially increased their offer to more than €30m after Genk rejected an earlier proposal.
The clubs subsequently failed to bridge the remaining financial gap, despite Karetsas having already agreed personal terms through 2031. Genk initially sought a guaranteed €35m and an overall package potentially reaching €40m.
Sporting director Nils Ole Book publicly addressed Dortmund's unsuccessful initial pursuit of Karetsas before electing to skip the club's tour of ****** an to continue working on the club's outstanding transfer business.
Karetsas is expected to fill the creative vacancy created by Julian Brandt's departure. Dortmund confirmed in March that Brandt's expiring contract would not be extended, with the long-serving German international subsequently joining Ajax. BVB also required additional attacking ****** istance following Karim Adeyemi's €22m move to Barcelona.
#dortmund #genk
Genk have also reportedly secured a ten-percent share of any future transfer profit. Sport Bild places Karetsas' base salary at approximately €3.5m per year, with further performance-related bonuses built into his contract. The agreement concludes a prolonged transfer saga. Dortmund initially increased their offer to more than €30m after Genk rejected an earlier proposal.
The clubs subsequently failed to bridge the remaining financial gap, despite Karetsas having already agreed personal terms through 2031. Genk initially sought a guaranteed €35m and an overall package potentially reaching €40m.
Sporting director Nils Ole Book publicly addressed Dortmund's unsuccessful initial pursuit of Karetsas before electing to skip the club's tour of ****** an to continue working on the club's outstanding transfer business.
Karetsas is expected to fill the creative vacancy created by Julian Brandt's departure. Dortmund confirmed in March that Brandt's expiring contract would not be extended, with the long-serving German international subsequently joining Ajax. BVB also required additional attacking ****** istance following Karim Adeyemi's €22m move to Barcelona.
#dortmund #genk
10 hours ago
The 2026 Little League Softball World Series will continue with another slate of games on Monday, Aug. 3.
The action hit a snag on Sunday, Aug. 2, after games in North Carolina were delayed due to weather.
There was constant rain in the area, which kept the tarps out on the field and led to a reshuffling of the schedule for the final two games.
California (West) and Kentucky (Central) faced a three-hour delay before the game managed to begin. Despite a fast start for the West, Kentucky managed to pull away with the victory in four innings after producing seven runs in the bottom of the first inning.
The game between Canada and North Carolina was moved to Monday. It was initially scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Sunday.
#north
The action hit a snag on Sunday, Aug. 2, after games in North Carolina were delayed due to weather.
There was constant rain in the area, which kept the tarps out on the field and led to a reshuffling of the schedule for the final two games.
California (West) and Kentucky (Central) faced a three-hour delay before the game managed to begin. Despite a fast start for the West, Kentucky managed to pull away with the victory in four innings after producing seven runs in the bottom of the first inning.
The game between Canada and North Carolina was moved to Monday. It was initially scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Sunday.
#north
15 hours ago
Nearly two years after the Paris Olympics bronze medal dispute between Romania's Ana Barbosu and American gymnast Jordan Chiles, the case is headed back to the CAS. After Switzerland's Federal Supreme Court ordered a fresh hearing, Romania initially faced uncertainty over funding its legal defense. Those concerns have now been resolved after Parliament approved an amendment allowing the COSR to finance the country's representation before CAS.
Following the development, Barbosu shared a message thanking those who made Romania's legal defense possible.
"Thank you very much for the support and efforts made to make it possible to represent the Romanian side before the court in Lausanne. I always remain confident that the state fights for its most trusted ambassadors, the athletes." (Translated from Romanian into English using Google Translate).
Interestingly, the post was issued in the wake of weeks of doubt regarding Romania's participation in the reopened arbitration. In January, the original Court of Arbitration for Sport decision was overturned in part, and the case sent back for a new hearing, due to the new evidence presented by USA Gymnastics determining whether it is possible that Jordan Chiles' score inquiry was submitted within the required one-minute period.
When the case was brought back to CAS in Lausanne, the Romanian Gymnastics Federation estimated that defending Bărbosu's Olympic bronze medal would cost around 250,000 Swiss francs for lawyers, expert opinions, translations, a procedural fee and other legal costs. At that time, COSR stated that it had resources on hand, but under current laws, it was not legally able to use public funds for legal representation in international sports conflicts.
#back #barbosu #cosr
Following the development, Barbosu shared a message thanking those who made Romania's legal defense possible.
"Thank you very much for the support and efforts made to make it possible to represent the Romanian side before the court in Lausanne. I always remain confident that the state fights for its most trusted ambassadors, the athletes." (Translated from Romanian into English using Google Translate).
Interestingly, the post was issued in the wake of weeks of doubt regarding Romania's participation in the reopened arbitration. In January, the original Court of Arbitration for Sport decision was overturned in part, and the case sent back for a new hearing, due to the new evidence presented by USA Gymnastics determining whether it is possible that Jordan Chiles' score inquiry was submitted within the required one-minute period.
When the case was brought back to CAS in Lausanne, the Romanian Gymnastics Federation estimated that defending Bărbosu's Olympic bronze medal would cost around 250,000 Swiss francs for lawyers, expert opinions, translations, a procedural fee and other legal costs. At that time, COSR stated that it had resources on hand, but under current laws, it was not legally able to use public funds for legal representation in international sports conflicts.
#back #barbosu #cosr
16 hours ago
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member squad for India's two-match Test series against the hosts on their tour of Sri Lanka in August.
With Jasprit ******* rah ruled out and Auqib Nabi set to earn his maiden senior national team call-up, and the Test squad captained by captain Shubman Gill, India return to action on August 15 as they take on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the series at Galle.
The squad includes experienced players like Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj, and the pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, Nabi, has been selected on the basis of his impressive domestic performances.
Although ******* rah was initially in the squad, he is not available because he continues to recover from his left knee injury sustained in the ODI series against England. Participation of Sai Sudharsan is subject to clearance from the medical team of BCCI.
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With Jasprit ******* rah ruled out and Auqib Nabi set to earn his maiden senior national team call-up, and the Test squad captained by captain Shubman Gill, India return to action on August 15 as they take on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the series at Galle.
The squad includes experienced players like Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj, and the pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, Nabi, has been selected on the basis of his impressive domestic performances.
Although ******* rah was initially in the squad, he is not available because he continues to recover from his left knee injury sustained in the ODI series against England. Participation of Sai Sudharsan is subject to clearance from the medical team of BCCI.
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1 day ago
Liam Payne's behavior reportedly grew increasingly erratic during the final hours of his life, with newly obtained witness statements offering one of the most detailed accounts yet of what unfolded before his fatal fall. Two women who spent several hours with the former One Direction singer on October 16, 2024, described the condition of his Buenos Aires hotel room, his alleged substance use, and the troubling escalation they witnessed before leaving shortly before 4 p.m. Payne died just 67 minutes later after falling from the balcony of his third-floor room at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel. He was 31.
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According to sworn statements obtained by the Daily Mail, Aldana Serrano and Lucila Goitea arrived at the CasaSur Palermo at approximately 11:30 a.m. after Payne allegedly contacted Serrano through an escort website. Serrano initially questioned whether she was actually communicating with the world-famous singer and reportedly asked him to prove his identity.
"Liam contacted me via WhatsApp today (October 16, 2024) around 11 am. The whole time he spoke to me in English. He told me who he was and he sent me a video of him. The video wasn't current; it was him singing," she told investigators. "He also sent me pictures of him which he took while he was in bed, before we got there."
The hotel reportedly collected the women's identification before allowing them to enter room 310, enabling authorities to locate them quickly following Payne's death. "He was alone in his room. He greeted us warmly and I asked him for payment. We tried to communicate, but it was difficult because he only spoke English and I only Spanish," Serrano recalled.
#casasur
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According to sworn statements obtained by the Daily Mail, Aldana Serrano and Lucila Goitea arrived at the CasaSur Palermo at approximately 11:30 a.m. after Payne allegedly contacted Serrano through an escort website. Serrano initially questioned whether she was actually communicating with the world-famous singer and reportedly asked him to prove his identity.
"Liam contacted me via WhatsApp today (October 16, 2024) around 11 am. The whole time he spoke to me in English. He told me who he was and he sent me a video of him. The video wasn't current; it was him singing," she told investigators. "He also sent me pictures of him which he took while he was in bed, before we got there."
The hotel reportedly collected the women's identification before allowing them to enter room 310, enabling authorities to locate them quickly following Payne's death. "He was alone in his room. He greeted us warmly and I asked him for payment. We tried to communicate, but it was difficult because he only spoke English and I only Spanish," Serrano recalled.
#casasur
1 day ago
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), one of the largest investment banks, made waves when it launched the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust in April. It was the firm's first crypto ETF and offered a 0.14% expense ratio, lower than the competition. Most Bitcoin ETFs charge 0.20% to 0.25% per year.
On July 28, Morgan Stanley announced two new ETFs for Ethereum and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), both with the same 0.14% expense ratio. Here's whether these single-crypto ETFs are worth buying and what this news means for crypto investors.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
A spot crypto ETF aims to track the performance of the underlying coin, minus fees. Given that you could just buy the cryptocurrency itself through a crypto exchange or a broker that offers crypto trading, this might initially seem a waste.
However, there are a few notable advantages of opting for a crypto ETF over cryptocurrency. For one, crypto ETFs are the easiest way to get crypto exposure in an IRA or a Roth IRA. The latter can be particularly beneficial for investors because of Roth IRA tax benefits, including tax-free withdrawals in retirement if you wait until you're at least 59 1/2 and have had the account at least five years. This is a valuable perk with any type of investment, but especially volatile cryptocurrencies that have the potential to deliver high returns.
#investment
On July 28, Morgan Stanley announced two new ETFs for Ethereum and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), both with the same 0.14% expense ratio. Here's whether these single-crypto ETFs are worth buying and what this news means for crypto investors.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
A spot crypto ETF aims to track the performance of the underlying coin, minus fees. Given that you could just buy the cryptocurrency itself through a crypto exchange or a broker that offers crypto trading, this might initially seem a waste.
However, there are a few notable advantages of opting for a crypto ETF over cryptocurrency. For one, crypto ETFs are the easiest way to get crypto exposure in an IRA or a Roth IRA. The latter can be particularly beneficial for investors because of Roth IRA tax benefits, including tax-free withdrawals in retirement if you wait until you're at least 59 1/2 and have had the account at least five years. This is a valuable perk with any type of investment, but especially volatile cryptocurrencies that have the potential to deliver high returns.
#investment
1 day ago
How Cubs inadvertently helped Dodgers trade for Tarik Skubal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Chicago Cubs' path to the World Series just got a lot harder this season, as their top competition, the Los Angeles Dodgers, acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers.
It was a blockbuster trade, and one that, while shocking, wasn't a total surprise given how strong the link between Skubal and the Dodgers was. But, from the Cubs' perspective, this trade is a bad one for a few reasons.
Obviously, their road to the World Series is more challenging, but as Jim Bowden of The Athletic highlighted, the Cubs actually helped the Dodgers land Skubal. But, how? It's simple: the top prospect the Dodgers gave up for Skubal initially came from the Cubs.
"So the Dodgers acquired Zyhir Hope from the Cubs for Michael Busch and River Ryan from the Padres for Meatt Beatty and drafted Brady Smith in the 3rd round of '23 and turned them into Tarik Skubal. Got it," Bowden writes.
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The Chicago Cubs' path to the World Series just got a lot harder this season, as their top competition, the Los Angeles Dodgers, acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers.
It was a blockbuster trade, and one that, while shocking, wasn't a total surprise given how strong the link between Skubal and the Dodgers was. But, from the Cubs' perspective, this trade is a bad one for a few reasons.
Obviously, their road to the World Series is more challenging, but as Jim Bowden of The Athletic highlighted, the Cubs actually helped the Dodgers land Skubal. But, how? It's simple: the top prospect the Dodgers gave up for Skubal initially came from the Cubs.
"So the Dodgers acquired Zyhir Hope from the Cubs for Michael Busch and River Ryan from the Padres for Meatt Beatty and drafted Brady Smith in the 3rd round of '23 and turned them into Tarik Skubal. Got it," Bowden writes.
#Dodgers
1 day ago
Remember these? We're digging back into the mailbag to answer your questions. The one answering them probably is the least insightful person on this site, but hey, we have fun doing it, right?
So far, foot is in my mouth for De'Zhaun Stribling. I was very lukewarm on the pick initially and now I think he might be the guy for a long time. We need to see what he does when the other team is trying to take his head off, but so far I've read and seen nothing but good things. We'll need it too, since the 49ers are down a wide receiver in Ricky Pearsall.
Ok, now to the disclaimer. You want to see your question appear here? Then head on over to the feed when I post the ask and give me something to answer. I usually will make a call early in the week if I'm thinking about doing a mailbag.
And yes, I know someone was asking me to cast the 49ers in the Odyssey. I have not seen the Nolan epic, though I studied it and the Iliad in college (was my favorite part actually). Given how passionate I am about that, I think a full post on it will be warranted. I just need to see the Nolan film first to get his take on it. If I'm going off just what I remember from the book, Kyle Shanahan would definitely be Odysseus.
I have never seen BA and AB in the same place at the same time…coincidence…I think not
#nolan #mailbag #doing
So far, foot is in my mouth for De'Zhaun Stribling. I was very lukewarm on the pick initially and now I think he might be the guy for a long time. We need to see what he does when the other team is trying to take his head off, but so far I've read and seen nothing but good things. We'll need it too, since the 49ers are down a wide receiver in Ricky Pearsall.
Ok, now to the disclaimer. You want to see your question appear here? Then head on over to the feed when I post the ask and give me something to answer. I usually will make a call early in the week if I'm thinking about doing a mailbag.
And yes, I know someone was asking me to cast the 49ers in the Odyssey. I have not seen the Nolan epic, though I studied it and the Iliad in college (was my favorite part actually). Given how passionate I am about that, I think a full post on it will be warranted. I just need to see the Nolan film first to get his take on it. If I'm going off just what I remember from the book, Kyle Shanahan would definitely be Odysseus.
I have never seen BA and AB in the same place at the same time…coincidence…I think not
#nolan #mailbag #doing
1 day ago
Marc-André ter Stegen is set to undergo a medical in Amsterdam before completing a season-long loan move to Ajax, with The Athletic reporting that the 34-year-old left Barcelona's pre-season camp in the United Kingdom on Thursday after the club gave him the green light to travel to the Netherlands. He will not feature in the Blaugrana's friendly against Birmingham City on July 31.
The Athletic first reported on July 3 that Ajax and Barcelona had reached a verbal agreement in principle over the loan, which would cover the entire 2026-27 season. What should have been a routine exit then stalled for the best part of a month over tax complications arising from the legal frameworks in Spain and the Netherlands – specifically, how the additional fiscal charges generated by paying a salary across two jurisdictions would be distributed between the parties.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen directs his teammates during a match for FC Barcelona.
Barcelona sources described the situation as considerably more complicated than initially anticipated, while those close to Ter Stegen's camp said the delays stemmed from a determination to structure the deal correctly rather than rush it through. Those issues were resolved on Thursday, clearing the path for him to fly to Amsterdam. As Ter Stegen himself acknowledged briefly at Birmingham Airport before boarding, the process was not quite finished: he still needs to complete his medical, finalise documentation and sign all relevant agreements before Ajax can formally announce the transfer.
The financial structure of the loan has been the defining complication throughout. Barcelona will continue to pay around 90 per cent of Ter Stegen's wages – a figure that could dip slightly depending on his involvement and achievements at Ajax, but only marginally. That is a consequence of the contract extension he signed in 2023, which was back-loaded with deferred salary payments and runs until 2028, leaving the Catalans carrying the bulk of his remuneration regardless of where he plays.
#stegen #marc #Athletic #thursday
The Athletic first reported on July 3 that Ajax and Barcelona had reached a verbal agreement in principle over the loan, which would cover the entire 2026-27 season. What should have been a routine exit then stalled for the best part of a month over tax complications arising from the legal frameworks in Spain and the Netherlands – specifically, how the additional fiscal charges generated by paying a salary across two jurisdictions would be distributed between the parties.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen directs his teammates during a match for FC Barcelona.
Barcelona sources described the situation as considerably more complicated than initially anticipated, while those close to Ter Stegen's camp said the delays stemmed from a determination to structure the deal correctly rather than rush it through. Those issues were resolved on Thursday, clearing the path for him to fly to Amsterdam. As Ter Stegen himself acknowledged briefly at Birmingham Airport before boarding, the process was not quite finished: he still needs to complete his medical, finalise documentation and sign all relevant agreements before Ajax can formally announce the transfer.
The financial structure of the loan has been the defining complication throughout. Barcelona will continue to pay around 90 per cent of Ter Stegen's wages – a figure that could dip slightly depending on his involvement and achievements at Ajax, but only marginally. That is a consequence of the contract extension he signed in 2023, which was back-loaded with deferred salary payments and runs until 2028, leaving the Catalans carrying the bulk of his remuneration regardless of where he plays.
#stegen #marc #Athletic #thursday
2 days ago
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's son is behind bars after allegedly shooting Bieniemy's wife, Mia, inside the couple's Virginia home.
According to People, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, was arrested following the July 26 shooting in Ashburn. Loudoun County authorities charged him with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling. He was taken to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center and ordered held without bond.
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Mia was hospitalized with what officials initially described as "serious injuries." ESPN later identified her as the victim and reported that she was in stable condition Monday morning. Authorities have not disclosed what allegedly sparked the shooting or released additional details about the confrontation.
Elijah was arraigned early Monday, July 27. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 31, according to court records.
#shop
According to People, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, was arrested following the July 26 shooting in Ashburn. Loudoun County authorities charged him with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling. He was taken to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center and ordered held without bond.
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Mia was hospitalized with what officials initially described as "serious injuries." ESPN later identified her as the victim and reported that she was in stable condition Monday morning. Authorities have not disclosed what allegedly sparked the shooting or released additional details about the confrontation.
Elijah was arraigned early Monday, July 27. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 31, according to court records.
#shop
3 days ago
Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Newcastle United over the signing of Bruno Guimaraes in a deal worth €90 million (£77m).
The French publication L'Equipe reports that the Gunners have finally met Newcastle's valuation after seeing two previous bids of €70m and €80m rejected. While some details, including bonuses and agent fees, are still to be finalised, the transfer is said to be entering its final stages.
Guimaraes is understood to have already agreed personal terms with **** nal several weeks ago on a contract running until 2031. The Brazil international has reportedly been keen on the move, as he informed Newcastle of his desire to leave in pursuit of Champions League football after the Magpies failed to qualify for the competition.
The 28-year-old has been a central figure for Newcastle since joining from Lyon in January 2022. He has also established himself as a regular in Brazil's national team under Carlo Ancelotti, earning 48 international caps.
Newcastle had initially been hoping to receive a fee closer to €100m for their captain but are now said to have accepted **** nal's improved proposal in principle. The club have already begun planning for life without Guimaraes, having signed midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco before the departure of manager Eddie Howe.
#newcastle
The French publication L'Equipe reports that the Gunners have finally met Newcastle's valuation after seeing two previous bids of €70m and €80m rejected. While some details, including bonuses and agent fees, are still to be finalised, the transfer is said to be entering its final stages.
Guimaraes is understood to have already agreed personal terms with **** nal several weeks ago on a contract running until 2031. The Brazil international has reportedly been keen on the move, as he informed Newcastle of his desire to leave in pursuit of Champions League football after the Magpies failed to qualify for the competition.
The 28-year-old has been a central figure for Newcastle since joining from Lyon in January 2022. He has also established himself as a regular in Brazil's national team under Carlo Ancelotti, earning 48 international caps.
Newcastle had initially been hoping to receive a fee closer to €100m for their captain but are now said to have accepted **** nal's improved proposal in principle. The club have already begun planning for life without Guimaraes, having signed midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco before the departure of manager Eddie Howe.
#newcastle
3 days ago
A big recruiting domino is now set to fall in the shape of Richmond Randle running back Landen Williams-Callis, who has announced that he will be making his college commitment on August 1st, and the finalists are the Houston Cougars, Missouri Tigers, SMU Mustangs, Texas Longhorns, and Texas A&M Aggies, all schools that received official visits from the big-time running back.
Williams-Callis will announce his decision on Dave Campbell's Texas Football at 6:45 p.m. Central.
The Longhorns got the final official visit with the dynamic running back during the official visit window in June, and they have since been trending positively in this recruitment, including numerous commits tweeting at the 5'7.5, 190-pounder in recent days.
Williams-Callis is the nation's leading returning ball carrier heading into the 2026 season and would certainly add juice to the backfield he elects to join on Saturday.
Texas already has one running back commitment for the 2027 class in Noah Roberts, but they are pushing to add Williams-Callis before shutting things down at the position for the cycle. Williams-Callis has been a high-priority target for Texas running backs coach Jabbar Juluke since he was hired, and despite initially not getting traction early on, things have been trending towards the Longhorns down the home stretch.
#williams #callis #back #since
Williams-Callis will announce his decision on Dave Campbell's Texas Football at 6:45 p.m. Central.
The Longhorns got the final official visit with the dynamic running back during the official visit window in June, and they have since been trending positively in this recruitment, including numerous commits tweeting at the 5'7.5, 190-pounder in recent days.
Williams-Callis is the nation's leading returning ball carrier heading into the 2026 season and would certainly add juice to the backfield he elects to join on Saturday.
Texas already has one running back commitment for the 2027 class in Noah Roberts, but they are pushing to add Williams-Callis before shutting things down at the position for the cycle. Williams-Callis has been a high-priority target for Texas running backs coach Jabbar Juluke since he was hired, and despite initially not getting traction early on, things have been trending towards the Longhorns down the home stretch.
#williams #callis #back #since
3 days ago
Hyperscale Data Inc. (NYSE: $GPUS) has begun using part of its bitcoin treasury to fund construction at its Michigan AI data center campus, turning a balance-sheet reserve into capital for a long-term compute buildout.
The company said it has monetized about 100 bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) and directed the proceeds toward construction, critical infrastructure and long-lead equipment tied to a previously announced master services agreement with an unnamed neo-cloud AI infrastructure provider.
That agreement initially covers roughly 20 megawatts of critical AI compute capacity and runs for 10 years, with two five-year extension options. Hyperscale Data expects the contract to generate more than $1.2 billion if it reaches the maximum term.
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The company said it has monetized about 100 bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) and directed the proceeds toward construction, critical infrastructure and long-lead equipment tied to a previously announced master services agreement with an unnamed neo-cloud AI infrastructure provider.
That agreement initially covers roughly 20 megawatts of critical AI compute capacity and runs for 10 years, with two five-year extension options. Hyperscale Data expects the contract to generate more than $1.2 billion if it reaches the maximum term.
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3 days ago
September WTI crude oil (CLU26) today is down -0.16 (-0.19%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) is down -0.0740 (-2.29%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an overnight advance and turned lower on hopes for a diplomatic solution to the US-Iran war, along with signs of increased oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices initially moved higher today after the dollar index ($DXY) dropped to a 6-week low. Ongoing hostilities in the Middle East are also underpinning crude prices.
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#down #rbob
Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an overnight advance and turned lower on hopes for a diplomatic solution to the US-Iran war, along with signs of increased oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices initially moved higher today after the dollar index ($DXY) dropped to a 6-week low. Ongoing hostilities in the Middle East are also underpinning crude prices.
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#down #rbob
3 days ago
Hilaria Baldwin says accusations that she married Alec Baldwin for his wealth initially hurt because they did not reflect the precautions she took at the beginning of their relationship.
During an appearance on SiriusXM's Page Six Radio, the former yoga instructor acknowledged why their circumstances attracted suspicion.
She was 27 when she met the 52-year-old actor, who was already wealthy and internationally famous.
Hilaria said she nevertheless rejected Alec's early attempts to buy her things because she wanted to determine whether the relationship would remain appealing without the financial security he could provide.
Hilaria recalled living in a small New York City apartment with an unpredictable heating system when she met Alec in 2011. Her laptop worked so poorly and became so hot that she sometimes placed her hands around it for warmth at night.
#hilaria #relationship #page #york
During an appearance on SiriusXM's Page Six Radio, the former yoga instructor acknowledged why their circumstances attracted suspicion.
She was 27 when she met the 52-year-old actor, who was already wealthy and internationally famous.
Hilaria said she nevertheless rejected Alec's early attempts to buy her things because she wanted to determine whether the relationship would remain appealing without the financial security he could provide.
Hilaria recalled living in a small New York City apartment with an unpredictable heating system when she met Alec in 2011. Her laptop worked so poorly and became so hot that she sometimes placed her hands around it for warmth at night.
#hilaria #relationship #page #york
3 days ago
WESTFIELD — Every member of the Colts' brain trust, from Indianapolis principal owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon to general manager Chris Ballard to head coach Shane Steichen, has opened their comments at training camp this week by singing the praises of Grand Park and the city of Westfield.
Words that remain a little bittersweet this year.
The Colts are in the eighth and final year they will hold training camp at Grand Park, preparing to move training camp back to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on West 56th next summer.
"It was a tough decision to come to, because as I said, Grand Park has been a great host," Irsay-Gordon said. "It wasn't a financial decision, it was really more about the operational efficiency and making sure our team can prepare to perform on game day."
The Colts initially paid the city of Westfield $653,000 to host training camp at Grand Park for 10 years.
#grand #park #colts #camp
Words that remain a little bittersweet this year.
The Colts are in the eighth and final year they will hold training camp at Grand Park, preparing to move training camp back to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on West 56th next summer.
"It was a tough decision to come to, because as I said, Grand Park has been a great host," Irsay-Gordon said. "It wasn't a financial decision, it was really more about the operational efficiency and making sure our team can prepare to perform on game day."
The Colts initially paid the city of Westfield $653,000 to host training camp at Grand Park for 10 years.
#grand #park #colts #camp
3 days ago
WESTFIELD — Every member of the Colts' brain trust, from Indianapolis principal owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon to general manager Chris Ballard to head coach Shane Steichen, has opened their comments at training camp this week by singing the praises of Grand Park and the city of Westfield.
Words that remain a little bittersweet this year.
The Colts are in the eighth and final year they will hold training camp at Grand Park, preparing to move training camp back to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on West 56th next summer.
"It was a tough decision to come to, because as I said, Grand Park has been a great host," Irsay-Gordon said. "It wasn't a financial decision, it was really more about the operational efficiency and making sure our team can prepare to perform on game day."
The Colts initially paid the city of Westfield $653,000 to host training camp at Grand Park for 10 years.
#grand #park #colts #year
Words that remain a little bittersweet this year.
The Colts are in the eighth and final year they will hold training camp at Grand Park, preparing to move training camp back to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on West 56th next summer.
"It was a tough decision to come to, because as I said, Grand Park has been a great host," Irsay-Gordon said. "It wasn't a financial decision, it was really more about the operational efficiency and making sure our team can prepare to perform on game day."
The Colts initially paid the city of Westfield $653,000 to host training camp at Grand Park for 10 years.
#grand #park #colts #year
3 days ago
After ACL surgery, Tucker Kraft is defying expectations with his rapid return originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Green Bay Packers received encouraging news on Friday as tight end Tucker Kraft was officially activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, marking a significant milestone in his recovery from a torn ACL suffered less than nine months ago.
Kraft underwent surgery to repair the ACL in his right knee following last season, and while his return to the practice field is ahead of schedule in some respects, the Packers are taking a cautious approach to ensure he's fully ready for the regular season.
Head coach Matt LaFleur emphasized that Kraft's workload will be limited initially, with the tight end easing back into football activities rather than jumping straight into full-contact team drills.
"It'll be no team [drills]," LaFleur said before Friday's practice. "So, we're just going to kind of get him back ingrained into the process and into individual. What's great is when they do come off PUP, then now he can partake in some of the walk-through periods, especially that we do in the evenings, just to get him back hearing the call, lining up and then just going through that."
#kraft #return #tight #season
Green Bay Packers received encouraging news on Friday as tight end Tucker Kraft was officially activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, marking a significant milestone in his recovery from a torn ACL suffered less than nine months ago.
Kraft underwent surgery to repair the ACL in his right knee following last season, and while his return to the practice field is ahead of schedule in some respects, the Packers are taking a cautious approach to ensure he's fully ready for the regular season.
Head coach Matt LaFleur emphasized that Kraft's workload will be limited initially, with the tight end easing back into football activities rather than jumping straight into full-contact team drills.
"It'll be no team [drills]," LaFleur said before Friday's practice. "So, we're just going to kind of get him back ingrained into the process and into individual. What's great is when they do come off PUP, then now he can partake in some of the walk-through periods, especially that we do in the evenings, just to get him back hearing the call, lining up and then just going through that."
#kraft #return #tight #season
3 days ago
WEST SACRAMENTO — Red Sox left fielder Roman Anthony restarted his hitting progression on Wednesday after being shut down for approximately nine weeks.
The 22-year-old tore a ligament under his right ring finger while swinging during an at-bat in Detroit on May 4.
He initially resumed hitting but his progression was halted on May 28, when he felt discomfort in his injured hand while hitting off a tee.
"Roman has started swinging a bat. Off a tee, short flips, there's some of that action going on," interim manager Chad Tracy said before Boston's game against the Athletics on Thursday. "It's mainly up to about 30 swings at this time and he's doing well."
Anthony has been rehabbing at the Red Sox' JetBlue Park Complex in Fort Myers since early July.
#anthony
The 22-year-old tore a ligament under his right ring finger while swinging during an at-bat in Detroit on May 4.
He initially resumed hitting but his progression was halted on May 28, when he felt discomfort in his injured hand while hitting off a tee.
"Roman has started swinging a bat. Off a tee, short flips, there's some of that action going on," interim manager Chad Tracy said before Boston's game against the Athletics on Thursday. "It's mainly up to about 30 swings at this time and he's doing well."
Anthony has been rehabbing at the Red Sox' JetBlue Park Complex in Fort Myers since early July.
#anthony
3 days ago
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea was fined 10 million pounds ($13.4 million) and given a suspended two-window transfer ban on Friday after appealing penalties for breaching English Football **** ociation agent rules.
The club was initially given a suspended six-point deduction along with the fine but the points penalty has been replaced by the suspended transfer ban.
The FA confirmed the sanctions on the west London club, which admitted to 74 breaches in total of FA regulations covering agents, working with intermediaries and third party investment in players.
The club owners self-reported the breaches to the soccer authorities in 2022, when they were in the process of buying Chelsea from Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
The six-point deduction, suspended until June 30, 2027, was imposed by the independent commission which initially heard the case. But the club appealed against that. An appeal board instead replaced the points penalty with the suspended two-window transfer ban.
#suspended
The club was initially given a suspended six-point deduction along with the fine but the points penalty has been replaced by the suspended transfer ban.
The FA confirmed the sanctions on the west London club, which admitted to 74 breaches in total of FA regulations covering agents, working with intermediaries and third party investment in players.
The club owners self-reported the breaches to the soccer authorities in 2022, when they were in the process of buying Chelsea from Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
The six-point deduction, suspended until June 30, 2027, was imposed by the independent commission which initially heard the case. But the club appealed against that. An appeal board instead replaced the points penalty with the suspended two-window transfer ban.
#suspended
3 days ago
VfL Bochum 1848 have officially confirmed the departure of Samuel Bamba who has made the move to CS Marítimo Funchal.
The Portuguese first division side, along with Rhurpott club Bochum, have agreed to keep the transfer fee entirely confidential.
Samuel Bamba initially moved from Borussia Dortmund's reserve team to Castroper Straße in the summer of 2024.
He made a total of 10 competitive appearances for Bochum's first team, including three matches for the U-21 side.
Thereafter, the 22-year-old struggled for game time, and last season he was loaned to Willem II Tilburg in the Dutch second division.
#made
The Portuguese first division side, along with Rhurpott club Bochum, have agreed to keep the transfer fee entirely confidential.
Samuel Bamba initially moved from Borussia Dortmund's reserve team to Castroper Straße in the summer of 2024.
He made a total of 10 competitive appearances for Bochum's first team, including three matches for the U-21 side.
Thereafter, the 22-year-old struggled for game time, and last season he was loaned to Willem II Tilburg in the Dutch second division.
#made
3 days ago
Chelsea were fined £10 million ($13.4 million) and given a suspended two-window transfer ban on Friday after an appeal hearing into sanctions imposed for multiple breaches of Football ******* ociation rules.
The Premier League club were initially given a suspended six-point deduction along with a fine, but the points penalty has now been replaced by the suspended registration ban.
The club had admitted to 74 breaches of FA regulations covering agents, working with intermediaries and third-party investment in players.
Owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital self-reported the breaches to football authorities in 2022, when they were in the process of buying the club from Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
The six-point deduction, which was to have been suspended until the end of June 2027, was imposed by the independent commission that initially heard the case but the club appealed against that sanction.
#imposed #initially
The Premier League club were initially given a suspended six-point deduction along with a fine, but the points penalty has now been replaced by the suspended registration ban.
The club had admitted to 74 breaches of FA regulations covering agents, working with intermediaries and third-party investment in players.
Owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital self-reported the breaches to football authorities in 2022, when they were in the process of buying the club from Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
The six-point deduction, which was to have been suspended until the end of June 2027, was imposed by the independent commission that initially heard the case but the club appealed against that sanction.
#imposed #initially
3 days ago
According to José Félix Díaz of AS , Real Madrid have temporarily slowed down their attempt to sign Rodri as the club is focused on finalizing the signing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande .
Although the Spanish midfielder remains a priority for José Mourinho's squad, the club's hierarchy have decided to complete the arrival of the Ivorian before resuming negotiations with Manchester City.
Diomande's transfer has entered its final stage , with personal terms already fully agreed.
The 21-year-old has agreed to a five-year contract with Real Madrid , and only the legal and administrative details remain to be finalized before the transfer can be officially completed.
Initially, the deal was expected to be wrapped up at the start of this week. However, disagreements over several contractual clauses between the two clubs delayed the process more than expected.
#madrid #expected #rodri
Although the Spanish midfielder remains a priority for José Mourinho's squad, the club's hierarchy have decided to complete the arrival of the Ivorian before resuming negotiations with Manchester City.
Diomande's transfer has entered its final stage , with personal terms already fully agreed.
The 21-year-old has agreed to a five-year contract with Real Madrid , and only the legal and administrative details remain to be finalized before the transfer can be officially completed.
Initially, the deal was expected to be wrapped up at the start of this week. However, disagreements over several contractual clauses between the two clubs delayed the process more than expected.
#madrid #expected #rodri
