Bologna have officially announced their signing of centre-forward Artem Dovbyk on loan with an option to buy from Roma, following the news that Santiago Castro has moved in the opposite direction on a permanent transfer.
Recent reports indicate that Bologna have agreed to pay a fee of €3m to take Dovbyk on loan for the 2026-27 season and that they will have an option to make the transfer permanent for a further cost of €18m.
This move has gone through on the same day that Castro's move from Bologna to Roma was confirmed: The Giallorossi have signed the Argentine at a cost of €35m plus bonuses, with a 10% sell-on clause also included.
This marks the end of a two-year spell at the Stadio Olimpico for Dovbyk. The Ukrainian had joined in a €38m deal from Girona in the summer of 2024, following a 2023-24 season that saw him claim top scorer status in LaLiga.
Despite netting 12 goals from 32 appearances in his first season in Rome, Dovbyk's 2025-26 season was massively derailed by injury and fitness issues, which limited him to just 14 league outings across the season.

#bologna #option #following #transfer

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources have told BBC Sport.
Howe came under pressure last season as Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League after losing 17 of their 38 games.
The 48-year-old's final match in charge was a 4-1 defeat by Bristol City in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday.
Matthias Jaissle, manager of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, is expected to be appointed as Howe's successor.
Howe joined Newcastle in November 2021, a month after the Saudi Public Investment Fund bought the club.

#newcastle #saudi #manager #sport

Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly the biggest star to ever play in Saudi Arabia, but he has come at a huge cost for Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in 2023, following a controversial exit from Manchester United. His arrival marked a huge shift in football, as several big names followed him to the Saudi League.
However, landing Ronaldo did not come cheap for Al-Nassr, and the long-term ramifications of landing the iconic #7 have played a part in their current financial peril.
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Since joining Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has earned an eye-watering $625 million in wages from the team across the last three and a half years.

#cristiano #arabia #united

Maxence Lacroix says he has joined "the best club in the world" after completing his move to Chelsea from Crystal Palace.
The 26-year-old has signed a deal until 2032, with Chelsea paying a fee of around £52m to sign the Frenchman.
"I think it's the best move for me because it's the best club in the world," Lacroix said.
"I spoke with Malo. I spoke with Trev [Chalobah]. I spoke with Benoit [Badiashile]. It's easy for people to speak well about this club because it has a lot of big history and I'm really proud to be a part of it now.
"I spoke with the manager on the phone. We spoke about tactics, we spoke about how he sees the game. First of all, I was happy just to speak about football with him, and I saw that we have the same direction and desire for this club.

#club #lacroix

Bayer Leverkusen have explored a potential move for Olympique de Marseille captain Leonardo Balerdi (27), according to a report from La Provence.
The Argentina international has informed Marseille's new management team, led by president Stéphane Richard and sporting director Grégory Lorenzi, that he would like to leave the Stade Vélodrome this summer.
Balerdi is not currently interested in a return to Germany, where he previously represented Borussia Dortmund. The centre-back would instead prefer to continue his career in another major European league.
Balerdi initially joined Marseille on loan from Dortmund in 2020 before completing a permanent move one year later. After six seasons in Provence, he reportedly believes that the time has come to seek a new challenge.
Marseille considered Balerdi non-transferable last summer but are now prepared to listen to offers. Yet the defender remains under contract until 2028 and is reportedly among the five highest-paid members of the squad, earning an estimated €350,000 per month.

#marseille #move #summer

Chelsea have signed Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix (26), both clubs have announced. The two London-based Premier League sides reportedly agreed to a €60m transfer fee for the France international defender. Lacroix has signed a six-year deal with Xabi Alonso's Blues. The former Sochaux and Wolfsburg centre-back underwent his medical on Friday.
Chelsea were in the market for a centre-back due to the uncertainty regarding the futures of several of their defenders, such as Mamadou Sarr, Wesley Fofana or Benoît Badiashile. The Blues went for a Premier League-proven centre-back in Lacroix.
Lacroix only needed two seasons with the Eagles to become one of the league most reliable centre-backs. He joined the South London side in 2024 from Wolfsburg and went on to win the 2025 Emirates FA Cup, the 2025 Community Shield and the 2025-2026 Conference League, totalling 98 appearances across two campaigns with Palace. Lacroix's performances earned him a spot in Didier Deschamps' France World Cup squad.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval

#france

The big leap!
It was expected, and now it's official! This Thursday, Chelsea announced the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.
The France international defender is said to have been transferred for a fee of €60 million.
The former Wolfsburg defender is therefore continuing his rise and joining one of England's biggest clubs, now under the guidance of Xabi Alonso.
However, he will have to break the curse that seems to hang over the French centre-backs who have joined Chelsea in recent years.

#Chelsea #defender #maxence #crystal

John Mateer is entering his final season as a college football player. The Oklahoma Sooners' gunslinger is hoping this year will be his best.
Mateer joined the Sooners after an incredible season with the Washington State Cougars in 2024. He threw for 3,139 yards, 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions, while rushing for 826 yards and 15 scores. He was one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal. Ultimately, he decided to follow his offensive coordinator, Ben Arbuckle, to Norman.
His first season was rocky. He threw for 2,885 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, while rushing for 431 yards and eight scores. Mateer dealt with an injury to his throwing hand that derailed a promising start. On3's J.D. PicKell has been one of Mateer's biggest supporters. He said on "The Hard Count" that he believes Mateer is in for a big season.
"I think that John Mateer, going into his second year as the guy in Norman, and going into, I think it's like Year 4 in Ben Arbuckle's offense, will be so much better," PicKell said. "... I think he's going to be so much better from the neck up playing the game. He's seen the live bullets in the SEC now. He knows what it is to expect from the speed of the game."
If Mateer can improve his decision-making and regain the efficiency he showed at Washington State, he could take a massive leap in 2026. Oklahoma's defense gives the Sooners a championship-caliber foundation, but the ceiling of the team could ultimately depend on whether Mateer can become the difference-maker at quarterback that many expected him to be when he arrived in Norman.

#going

Today in Boston Celtics history, Kenneth Herman Rollins joined the team as a free agent in 1952. An alum of the University of Kentucky, Rollins represented the United States at the 1948 London Olympics, where he won a gold medal. Prior to his tenure with the Celtics, the native of Charleston, Missouri, played for two pro clubs. Rollins played with the Chicago Stags in the Basketball **** ociation of America (BAA), a predecessor to the NBA, until the team dissolved at the conclusion of the 1949-50 season.
After that, he played for the Louisville Alumnites in the National Professional Basketball League during their sole season in 1950-51. Rollins, the older brother of (then) Philadelphia (now, Golden State) Warriors 1956 NBA draft selection Phil, would take the 1951-52 season off from basketball altogether. Rollins returned to the sport with Boston on this date in 1952, playing a total of 43 games with the Celtics before retiring from the sport for good in 1953.
He averaged 2.3 points, 1 rebound, and 1.1 **** ists per game over that stretch.
It is also the date the Celtics waived former Boston big man Todd Mundt.
The Memphis product joined the team as a late-season add in April of 1996 and played just nine games with the franchise, over which he logged 0.7 points and 0.3 rebounds per game.

#season #Basketball #team #joined

Rangers midfielder Paul Nsio has joined St Mirren on a season-long loan, with Buddies manager Craig McLeish saying the 20-year-old brings the "calibre, physical attributes and athleticism" lacking in their own academy at present.
London-born Nsio spent last season on loan to Raith Rovers and helped the Kirkcaldy side win the Challenge Cup in April, making 31 appearances and being voted the club's young player of the year.
McLeish was attracted to the player's versatility, telling St Mirren's website: "He's had a really strong pre-season with Rangers. He started finding himself playing at right-back as well.
"We know he can play as a six and can play higher up as an eight in midfield, so he gives us a number of different options to use him.
"That versatility is a big part of bringing Paul in. His signing adds physicality to the group as well.

#season #mcleish #loan #year

Barcelona have a very talented midfield filled with La Masia graduates, and one of them with a very high ceiling is Marc Bernal.
The 19-year-old Spaniard was one of Hansi Flick's first bets when he joined as manager of the Catalan club, but an ACL injury prevented him from gaining as much prominence as some others.
The Spaniard made a successful return last season and had a spell where he was one of the team's best midfielders.
With Frenkie de Jong out injured for the foreseeable future, Bernal could get an extended run of games at the start of the new season.
Speaking in an interview with AS, the 19-year-old midfielder made it clear that his long-term future lies at Camp Nou while also discussing his recovery from injury, Barcelona's ambitions and his hopes for the new season.

#future

ESPN | Jorge Castillo: The two New York teams are expected to have wildly different trade deadlines, with the Yankees presumed to be buyers and the Mets perhaps the biggest sellers. While there's a couple possible deals to be had between the two clubs — ****** o, Luke Weaver? — the largest possible splashes for the Yankees look like they could come from the West Coast. The San Diego Padres offer two relievers that could reinforce the bullpen, and the Angels feature both Zack Neto and Reid Detmers as alluring trade targets.
FanGraphs | Jay Jaffe: With Cody Bellinger out 4-6 weeks with a hamstring strain, the Yankee lineup and outfield are starting to look pretty bald. The team is already suffering significantly without Aaron Judge in the lineup, and while they still have a chance to win the AL East, they need someone to step up and start hitting, or they have an increased need to bring in an impact bat before the Trade Deadline.
Front Office Sports | Eric Fisher: As a longtime lover of MLB.tv, I get to benefit from what might be sports' best livestreaming experience. From what I've heard from New York locals, the Gotham Sports App has not been a very good livestreaming experience. The platform has repeatedly had playback, UI, and general quality issues over the past two seasons, and it seems it is being sunsetted by the YES and MSG networks. Streaming service DAZN is being tapped as the replacement for Gotham Sports, and I'll keep using MLB.tv.
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: The Yankees announced who will be coming back to the Bronx on August 8th for the 78th edition of Old-Timers' Day. Hall of Famers Joe Torre and Mariano Rivera lead the way, and they'll be joined by Monument Park honorees Ron Guidry, Willie Randolph, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez, Paul O'Neill, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte. The first-time Old-Timers are Dellin Betances (born in 1988, gulp), Todd Frazier, David Weathers, and Adam Ottavino (who just pitched last year). Check out the full list!
TSN: If you know me, you know I'm a born hater. I want Shohei Ohtani to grow old and die warm in a bed surrounded by loved ones and I hope he has a rock in his shoe every single time he steps on a baseball field. Yesterday was a win for the haters, as Alek Manoah was released by the Angels. One imagines Gerrit Cole opened a particularly special bottle of wine last night's game with the White Sox.

#yankees #Angels

The ***** anese midfielder has reportedly handed in an official transfer request at the club, as he seeks pastures new and a totally fresh adventure in his footballing journey. Martin O'Neill has stated that he wouldn't stand in the player's way, should he want to find new employment elsewhere, intimating that the time has come for a parting of the ways.
Ange Postecoglou brought Reo Hatate to the club during that blockbuster transfer window of January 2022, when the ***** anese star was joined by two of his countrymen, in the form of the talismanic forward, Daizen Maeda, and Yosuke Idegucci – whose move never quite worked out in comparison to the two aforementioned ***** anese imports.
After an underwhelming spell at Celtic Park that has now lasted a while for Hatate, it seems that the time has arrived for both he and the Hoops to break off this love affair, after so many wonderful memories in the past four-years or so.
If and when he does leave, it has been claimed now that he won't be short of options.
The Herald's Stephen McGowan has reported that he is being closely monitored by English Championship club West Ham United, as well as clubs in France and even as far afield as the American MLS league.

#japanese #transfer #ange #january

Ben Affleck has joined the list of celebrity winners of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
The Argo star took home the top prize with help from Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding.
Affleck conquered the $1 million question almost exactly one year after his Good Will Hunting co-star and best friend Matt Damon did the same. Damon was similarly paired with Jeopardy! wiz and current host Ken Jennings, who helped him reach the top prize for charity.
The money from Affleck and Ding's victory will go toward Affleck's Eastern Congo Initiative, which is dedicated to supporting the people living in the African region.
In the final question, Affleck and Ding had to guess which turkeys were not pardoned by a US president: Peanut ****** er & Jelly; Tater & Tot; Mac & Cheese; or Spaghetti & Meatball. The pair used their lifeline to ask host Jimmy Kimmel, who guessed the answer as Spaghetti & Meatball.
"I would bet on Jimmy," Affleck agreed. "I would go for it."

#affleck #spaghetti #star #prize

Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years at St James' Park, the BBC and Sky reported on Thursday.
The 48-year-old joined the Magpies in 2021 and won the League Cup final in March 2025 -- the club's first major trophy since 1969.
Newcastle have been depleted by the departures of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and England forward Anthony Gordon to Barcelona in recent weeks.
The club lost 4-1 to Bristol City in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday.
jw/mw

#magpies

During the 2026/27 league year, only one NBA player will have a formal no-trade clause in his contract. That player is Damian Lillard, who negotiated a no-trade clause into his deal with the Trail Blazers last summer. LeBron James and Bradley Beal had no-trade clauses in their respective contracts in recent years, but Beal gave his up when he agreed to a buyout with the Suns during the 2025 offseason, and James no longer has one after his contract with the Lakers expired this summer. LeBron would have been eligible for a no-trade clause if he had rejoined the Cavaliers or Heat in free agency, but since he hasn't played for Philadelphia before, he couldn't add one to his new contract with the Sixers.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Damian Lillard the only player with a no-trade clause

#lillard #lebron #james

Gary O'Neil's Ipswich Town lost their second pre-season friendly 2-1 against La Liga side Osasuna.
The Spanish side took the lead in the opening five minutes, through a rebounded effort from Miguel Auria.
Chuba Akpom, who joined Ipswich on a permanent deal from Ajax in May 2026, scored a second-half equaliser eight minutes after being substituted on.
However, a fantastic strike from Osasuna's Raul Moro ricocheted off the underside of the crossbar to gift the La Liga outfit a pre-season victory at the JobServe Community Stadium.
O'Neil has now failed to win both his opening two warm-up games after the Tractor Boys were held to a goalless draw against Cartagena, who play in the second-tier in Spain.

#season #minutes #gary

Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), OpenAI and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) now appear on the same policy letter supporting open-weight AI. Anthropic does not. The letter published on July 24 asks U.S. policymakers to avoid broad restrictions on models whose weights can be downloaded, modified and run privately. OpenAI and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) joined after the initial publication, Axios reported on July 27.
Nvidia sells the hardware and software used to train and run AI models. A larger field of model developers, more local deployments, and cheaper inference can all expand demand for its products. Nvidia can benefit even if the models themselves become difficult to monetize.
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has another reason to favor open weights. Its models can enter products and corporate systems that might otherwise rely on OpenAI or Anthropic. Outside developers improve the tools, hosting services and integrations around them. Meta can benefit through its applications, advertising business and infrastructure without charging for every model call.
Closed frontier labs can still justify their prices through better performance, enterprise support, reliability and safety. But every task an open model can perform well enough becomes harder to sell through an expensive proprietary API. Customers can also host a model themselves instead of sending data to one provider indefinitely. OpenAI and Anthropic could consequently lose some pricing power and customer lock-in.

#openai #NVIDIA #anthropic #open

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney ***** enjoyed a luxury yacht getaway in Mallorca alongside Pedro Pascal and Aniston's boyfriend, Jim Curtis
The former Friends costars were photographed relaxing aboard the yacht, with Aniston kayaking and ***** sporting flippers before heading into the water
The vacation comes as the longtime friends continue to celebrate their decades-long bond through birthday tributes and playful collaborations for Aniston's haircare line, LolaVie
Jennifer Aniston and Courteney ***** are spending time together once again.
The former Friends costars were spotted enjoying a luxury yacht getaway in Mallorca, Spain, where they were joined by Pedro Pascal and Aniston's boyfriend, Jim Curtis.

#yacht #curtis #luxury

Japan's imperial family just returned to Tokyo after a few days at the Nasu Imperial Villa, one of the historic royal residences and a regular summer retreat. During one of their traditional outings, a visit to the area's popular animal park that the emperor and empress make almost every summer, one of the country's tabloids caught the photos everyone's now talking about. Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, was joined by a childhood friend she's clearly at ease around.
Meet the mysterious "H," the young man who belongs to the imperial family's inner circle.
Princess Aiko's future remains uncertain: she may keep her imperial status after marriage, but she still has no path to the throne. (Anadolu via Getty Images)
The photos ran in the weekly magazine Josei Jishin, published by Kobunsha and aimed at "working single women." It occupies a unique spot in **** an's media landscape: while the mainstream press avoids any hint of speculation, repeating whatever line the Imperial Household Agency hands down, Jishin has built its reputation on digging up details that never make it into official channels. This is the same outlet that broke the story of Princess Mako's romance with Kei Komuro, and now it's running these photos of the emperor's only child without, deliberately, reading anything romantic into them.
The photos show Aiko and H chatting during a family outing, in a relaxed, protocol-free setting.

#jishin

Stuttgart centre-back Finn Jeltsch is on ****** nal's radar, with the Gunners considering a move for the defender this summer after he impressed in the Bundesliga last season.
The 20-year-old only joined his current club last year, but he quickly became one of the finest players in the team and secured a regular place in the starting lineup. His performances have attracted attention from some of Europe's biggest clubs.
Jeltsch's mature and impressive displays have convinced ****** nal that he is a player they should not miss out on if an opportunity to sign him becomes available. The Gunners believe he has the potential to continue improving and develop into an even better defender in the future.
Arsenal already has a strong defensive group featuring some of the best players in Europe, but the club is always looking to add more quality options to its squad. Jeltsch has now emerged as a possible target as they look to strengthen their back line.
The defender's ability to perform at a high level despite his age has made him an attractive option. ****** nal believes he could fit well into their system and provide valuable competition within the squad.

#gunners #last #club #squad

Manchester City have already broken their transfer record this summer and seen a number of high-profile exits, but more activity is still expected.
After a decade with Pep Guardiola in charge, this summer will be one of the most transformative in recent memory at the Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca, the Catalan's former ******* istant and ex-Chelsea boss, has formally arrived as his successor.
The Italian has insisted he will not 'try to copy' Guardiola, although he would surely love to enjoy similar success. There have already been numerous adjustments made as City and Maresca build their squad ahead of the new season.
Guardiola was not the only key figure to say farewell to the Etihad at the end of last season. After nine and ten years respectively at the club, both Bernardo Silva and John Stones also said goodbye, as their contracts expired. The former has now joined Real Madrid, with the latter set to sign for Inter Milan.
Meanwhile, Nathan Ake quietly joined Fenerbahce during the World Cup and Manuel Akanji's permanent transfer to Inter was confirmed.

#transfer

There are several players with local ties that began their football careers on fields around Central Mass. that are starting training camp with NFL teams this week. Jennifer Toland took a look at 12 former local high school and college stars giving it their all for a shot on living the ultimate dream.
Anderson, who helped lead Holy Cross to four straight Patriot League championships, joined the Bengals' practice squad in October 2025. He spent most of his first two pro seasons (2023, 2024) on the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad. Anderson played in four games for the Colts, primarily as a special teams contributor. Anderson was a two-time All-Patriot League first-team honoree.
Coker, who signed a three-year contract extension with the Panthers in June, emerged as a vital part of the Panthers' offense his first two seasons in the NFL. ****** er missed the first six games of 2025 with a quadriceps injury before coming back to make 33 catches for 394 yards and 3 touchdowns and help Carolina win the NFC South ****** le for the first time in a decade. In the Panthers' wild-card playoff game loss to the Los Angeles Rams, ****** er had nine receptions for 134 yards and a TD. ****** er is Holy Cross' all-time leader in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
Crippen, who grew up in Northborough and attended Milton Academy and IMG Academy, was a member of the University of Michigan's 2024 national ****** le team. As a graduate student in 2025, Crippen started all 13 games at center and was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection. The Steelers signed the 6-foot-4, 309-pound Crippen as an undrafted free agent after his successful tryout at the team's rookie minicamp in May.
Gray, a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, enters his sixth season with the Chiefs. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion. Gray, who had 21 receptions for 178 yards last season, is expected to continue in his backup role to Travis Kelce in 2026. Gray had his most productive season in 2024, when he caught 40 passes for 437 yards and 5 touchdowns, all career highs.

#anderson #panthers #games

Jalen Hurts did not wait for a question to establish the Philadelphia Eagles' standard for the 2026 season.
Hurts opened his first training camp news conference with a statement about the offseason, the workouts he organized with teammates and the importance of strengthening relationships throughout the offense.
"Really good summer," Hurts said. "We got a lot of work in, got a lot of guys together and definitely grew closer. The mentality is 100 percent alignment, zero entitlement."
The message reflects Hurts' approach to leading a roster filled with accomplished and highly paid players. Philadelphia has Pro Bowl selections, All-Pro performers and players with championship experience, but Hurts does not believe previous success guarantees future results. His offseason work amid A.J. Brown's departure was designed to build the alignment he referenced. Hurts trained with quarterbacks Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton and Cole Payton in Orlando, Florida, while several wide receivers and tight ends participated in throwing sessions.
DeVonta Smith, Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks, Elijah Moore, Dallas Goedert and rookie Eli Stowers were among the offensive players involved. First-round receiver Makai Lemon joined the sessions after working through a hamstring injury. The workouts allowed teammates to develop timing while learning how each player communicates and responds to coaching. That familiarity is particularly important as Philadelphia installs Sean Mannion's offense and incorporates several new skill-position players.

#hurts #workouts #teammates #work

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Addicks this afternoon.
The 33-year-old joins Charlton Athletic following a short spell with Leicester City. Neville joined The Foxes in January and made 13 appearances for the club in all competitions. She was unable to keep the East Midlands side in the Barclays Women's Super League.
Neville is best known for her eight-and-a-half-year spell at Tottenham Hotspur. She was a Barclays WSL2 promotion-winner and an Adobe Women's FA Cup runner-up in her time in North London. Neville was so often one of Spurs' top performers and she was unlucky not to receive an England call-up earlier in her career.
After joining Charlton Athletic, Neville said "I'm really happy. It's an exciting journey for myself and the club, so really happy to be here.
"I think I know what Karen [Hills] is about and vice versa [from working together at Spurs]; she knows what I bring. I think I know how good this pre-season's going to be and what Karen brings to the on and off of the pitch. I'm really looking forward to working with her again.

#neville #club #really #charlton

Rutgers fans have gotten accustomed to waiting until game week to learn who the starting quarterback will be.
Will that be the case once again? Maybe not.
Head coach Greg Schiano joined the Big Ten Network crew on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the upcoming season. He was asked about when the right time is to name a starting quarterback.
"You wish after that first scrimmage," Schiano said. "I think our first scrimmage is practice 12. But if it's not time yet, it's not time yet but it better be the week after. I don't want to go much more than that because right soon after that, you're getting into your first game prep for UMass."
This has become an annual tradition for Schiano and Rutgers. The exception came two years ago following the arrival of Athan Kaliakmanis. He was quickly named the starter, which gave Gavin Wimsatt the right amount of time to be able to transfer.

#game #week

The Tennessee ***** ans will take to the field for their first training camp practice on Wednesday, and four new faces will help head coach Robert Saleh get the team ready for the regular season.
Ahead of their first practice, the team announced the addition of four new coaches who have joined head coach Robert Saleh's staff for training camp as part of the NFL's Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program: D'Anthony Batiste (offensive line), Malik Davis (defensive line), Ben Wilkerson (special teams) and Lucy Phan (performance).
These coaches were selected by Saleh and running backs coach Randy Jordan, the ***** ans' Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship Coordinator, to help them gain experience and potentially work toward full-time NFL coaching.
Batiste will return to the organization after serving in a similar role during offseason activities. A former NFL offensive tackle, he currently serves as an intern strength and conditioning coach for the University of Las Vegas.
Davis will come to the ***** ans to work with the defensive line, a position he is familiar with, currently serving as a defensive line ***** yst/defensive graduate ***** istant at Texas A&M. After starting his career as a student defensive ***** istant at Georgia Southern, he has also held defensive coaching roles with the University of Cincinnati and at South Alabama.

#Titans #line #bill #diversity

The vice-president of the German FA (DFB) on Wednesday slammed FIFA's controversial plans to sell stakes in its competitions, including the World Cup, as "an outright attack on football".
FIFA announced Tuesday it was set to create a semi-private subsidiary which would sell part of its business operations in the World Cup and other competitions, hoping to raise $4.2 billion.
The plan would still have to be approved by the 38-member FIFA council and the majority of its 211 member **** ociations. FIFA said it intends to present the plans to the council soon.
Hans-Joachim Watzke, the DFB vice-president who is also president of Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund and a vice-president of UEFA's executive committee, joined the chorus critical of the proposal.
"Many in European football see FIFA's plans as an outright attack on football. I share this view. A line has been crossed here," Watzke told Germany's Kicker.

#plans #Football #watzke #sell

The European Union has joined the Union of European Football ***** ociations (UEFA) in criticising FIFA's controversial plan to launch a new commercial company with external investment to sell a stake in the World Cup.
"The relentless commercialisation of football has become corrosive," EU Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef wrote on X on Wednesday. He added that a possible alignment of FIFA's regulatory powers with the financial interests of private entities is a concern for the European Commission.
FIFA announced on Tuesday it plans to create a $20 billion (around €17.6 billion) subsidiary to run the World Cup and other events, offering stakes of up to 20% to external investors. This would give FIFA members the chance "to access up to $20 million in one-off capital," according to the statement on the plan.
The move provoked a furious response from UEFA, which accused the football governing body of putting the game's "soul" up for sale.
"The European Commission will study these proposals carefully," Micallef said in response to the announcement, flagging that under EU treaties sporting rules are subject to EU law where they may have an impact on the European economy.

#World #fifa

Lawrence Shankland says being named Rangers captain has exceeded the dream he had of playing for his boyhood team.
The 30-year-old striker only joined the club two months ago from Hearts, where he also wore the armband and scored 88 goals in 171 games.
The Scotland forward succeeds previous long-serving captain James Tavernier, who led the Ibrox side to a Europa League final and won the Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and League Cup during his 11 years in Govan.
The news comes two days before Derek McInnes' side starts their league campaign at Dundee United on Friday (20:00 BST).
"As a lifelong supporter, it was a dream to be here in the first place, but to get the opportunity to captain the club is a huge honour," Shankland said.

#dream #lawrence