1 day ago
Thirty-five years after Neil ****** moved from Scunthorpe United to Aston Villa, the club is still honouring part of the deal – in seats.
When Villa agreed a deal to sign defender ****** in 1991, they agreed a £400,000 fee and 2,000 seats for the Iron's ground at Glanford Park.
This summer, when Scunthorpe Stadium Manager Julie Taylor saw Villa revamping their North Stand and lower seating of the Trinity Stand, she asked whether any of the seats could be used to replace those at Glanford Park. Villa, a fellow team that plays in Claret and Blue, said yes.
"We weren't actually owed any, I was just a bit cheeky in asking if we could have some more!," Taylor told BBC West Midlands.
"Ours are broken and brittle after all these years, we could do with some more, so there was no harm in asking and that's what I did.
#agreed
When Villa agreed a deal to sign defender ****** in 1991, they agreed a £400,000 fee and 2,000 seats for the Iron's ground at Glanford Park.
This summer, when Scunthorpe Stadium Manager Julie Taylor saw Villa revamping their North Stand and lower seating of the Trinity Stand, she asked whether any of the seats could be used to replace those at Glanford Park. Villa, a fellow team that plays in Claret and Blue, said yes.
"We weren't actually owed any, I was just a bit cheeky in asking if we could have some more!," Taylor told BBC West Midlands.
"Ours are broken and brittle after all these years, we could do with some more, so there was no harm in asking and that's what I did.
#agreed
2 days ago
US actor and singer Jared Leto on Wednesday denied allegations of ****** ual ****** ault and harassment leveled against him by ten women in a new documentary aired by the BBC.
The women said they were victimized by Leto between 2002 and 2016.
Two of them accused him of ****** ual ****** ault when they were 17 years old, while another said the actor threatened her with ****** ual ****** ault when she was 19.
A fourth woman recounted receiving multiple ****** ually explicit phone calls from the actor when she was 16, who allegedly propositioned her for ****** .
Four other women described ****** ual harassment during phone calls from the lead singer of the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars.
#actor #women #singer #phone
The women said they were victimized by Leto between 2002 and 2016.
Two of them accused him of ****** ual ****** ault when they were 17 years old, while another said the actor threatened her with ****** ual ****** ault when she was 19.
A fourth woman recounted receiving multiple ****** ually explicit phone calls from the actor when she was 16, who allegedly propositioned her for ****** .
Four other women described ****** ual harassment during phone calls from the lead singer of the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars.
#actor #women #singer #phone
2 days ago
Jared Leto has denied allegations of ***** ual misconduct after a BBC documentary featured claims from multiple women who described alleged encounters with the actor and musician dating back more than a decade.
The Oscar winner called the accusations "absolutely and categorically false" following allegations that some incidents involved teenage girls.
The documentary also included accounts from former crew members of Jared Leto's band, "Thirty Seconds to Mars," who alleged staff were uncomfortable with some of his interactions with young female fans.
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Jared Leto has strongly denied allegations of ***** ual misconduct after a series of accusations were made against him in a recent documentary investigation.
#documentary #misconduct #accusations
The Oscar winner called the accusations "absolutely and categorically false" following allegations that some incidents involved teenage girls.
The documentary also included accounts from former crew members of Jared Leto's band, "Thirty Seconds to Mars," who alleged staff were uncomfortable with some of his interactions with young female fans.
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Jared Leto has strongly denied allegations of ***** ual misconduct after a series of accusations were made against him in a recent documentary investigation.
#documentary #misconduct #accusations
2 days ago
London — Four women speaking to CBS News' partner network the BBC have accused actor and band frontman Jared Leto of criminal **** ual conduct when they were teenagers.
One woman said the Oscar-winning actor and "Thirty Seconds to Mars" band frontman **** ually **** aulted her in a motel when she was 17, while another told the BBC said she had **** with Leto in California when she was the same age — which would qualify as statutory rape.
A third woman told the BBC that Leto threatened her with **** ual **** ault when she was 19 while she was alone with him in a hotel room. Another alleges the star groomed her as a teenager, on one occasion suggesting they should have **** .
Others say they received **** ual phone calls or lewd comments from Leto.
In total, 10 women spoke to the BBC for the documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret, including nine who said they were sharing their stories for the first time.
#frontman
One woman said the Oscar-winning actor and "Thirty Seconds to Mars" band frontman **** ually **** aulted her in a motel when she was 17, while another told the BBC said she had **** with Leto in California when she was the same age — which would qualify as statutory rape.
A third woman told the BBC that Leto threatened her with **** ual **** ault when she was 19 while she was alone with him in a hotel room. Another alleges the star groomed her as a teenager, on one occasion suggesting they should have **** .
Others say they received **** ual phone calls or lewd comments from Leto.
In total, 10 women spoke to the BBC for the documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret, including nine who said they were sharing their stories for the first time.
#frontman
2 days ago
Jared Leto has been accused of ****** aulting four women when they were in their teens, according to a new BBC report.
The women, who are unnamed in the July 29 report, detailed alleged incidents with the "Suicide Squad" actor, including one woman who alleged the actor ****** ually ****** aulted her in a motel bathroom when she was 17, and another who said she had underage ****** with the Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman in California when she was 17, which would be considered statutory rape in the state.
A third woman said Leto threatened her with ****** ual ****** ault when she was 19, and a fourth recalled receiving ****** ually explicit phone calls from the "Tron: Ares" star when she was 16, with him suggesting they have ****** at least once.
USA TODAY has reached out to Leto's reps for comment. The actor also did not respond to BBC's request.
The allegations in the report, as detailed in the BBC investigative documentary "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret," are among 10 women with allegations against Leto, regarding incidents between 2002 and 2016, when he was between 30 and 44.
#detailed
The women, who are unnamed in the July 29 report, detailed alleged incidents with the "Suicide Squad" actor, including one woman who alleged the actor ****** ually ****** aulted her in a motel bathroom when she was 17, and another who said she had underage ****** with the Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman in California when she was 17, which would be considered statutory rape in the state.
A third woman said Leto threatened her with ****** ual ****** ault when she was 19, and a fourth recalled receiving ****** ually explicit phone calls from the "Tron: Ares" star when she was 16, with him suggesting they have ****** at least once.
USA TODAY has reached out to Leto's reps for comment. The actor also did not respond to BBC's request.
The allegations in the report, as detailed in the BBC investigative documentary "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret," are among 10 women with allegations against Leto, regarding incidents between 2002 and 2016, when he was between 30 and 44.
#detailed
2 days ago
Fresh accusations against Jared Leto are reigniting years of controversy surrounding the actor and musician, with a new BBC documentary bringing together multiple women who claim they experienced inappropriate encounters with him while they were teenagers.
Among the allegations is one woman's claim that the Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman dismissed concerns about California's age of consent by telling her that age was just a number.
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The BBC documentary "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret" centers on the accounts of ten women, with nine speaking publicly about their experiences for the first time.
According to the broadcaster, four women accused Leto of criminal ******* ual conduct tied to incidents they alleged occurred between 2002 and 2016, when the actor was in his 30s and 40s.
#jared #claim #seconds
Among the allegations is one woman's claim that the Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman dismissed concerns about California's age of consent by telling her that age was just a number.
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The BBC documentary "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret" centers on the accounts of ten women, with nine speaking publicly about their experiences for the first time.
According to the broadcaster, four women accused Leto of criminal ******* ual conduct tied to incidents they alleged occurred between 2002 and 2016, when the actor was in his 30s and 40s.
#jared #claim #seconds
2 days ago
Warning: The following post contains discussions of ***** ual ***** ault.
Four women have accused Jared Leto of criminal ***** ual conduct in a new BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret, which airs on July 29. The women all claim the alleged offenses took place when they were teenagers.
The BBC has confirmed that 10 women total are speaking out against Leto in the documentary, with nine sharing their stories for the very first time. The alleged incidents took place between the years of 2002 and 2016.
One woman featured in the documentary accused Leto of ***** aulting her in a motel bathroom when she was just 17 years old, according to BBC. A second woman alleges that she was unexpectedly left in a hotel room with the Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman, who allegedly threatened her with ***** ual ***** ault, when she was 19.
The third woman claimed she had ***** with Leto in California when she was 17. He allegedly "shrugged" it off when it was brought up that the age of consent in California is 18.
#documentary
Four women have accused Jared Leto of criminal ***** ual conduct in a new BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret, which airs on July 29. The women all claim the alleged offenses took place when they were teenagers.
The BBC has confirmed that 10 women total are speaking out against Leto in the documentary, with nine sharing their stories for the very first time. The alleged incidents took place between the years of 2002 and 2016.
One woman featured in the documentary accused Leto of ***** aulting her in a motel bathroom when she was just 17 years old, according to BBC. A second woman alleges that she was unexpectedly left in a hotel room with the Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman, who allegedly threatened her with ***** ual ***** ault, when she was 19.
The third woman claimed she had ***** with Leto in California when she was 17. He allegedly "shrugged" it off when it was brought up that the age of consent in California is 18.
#documentary
2 days ago
Four women have accused Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto, lead singer of rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, of criminal ******* ual conduct, with incidents happening when they were minors, according to a BBC investigation that aired on Wednesday.
The BBC reveals the allegations in the documentary ******* led Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret. According to the documentary, ten women accuse Leto of misconduct, and nine of them share their stories for the first time.
According to the BBC, one of the women, referred to in the movie as 54-year-old Leto, claims that she was raped in a motel bathroom when she was 17. Another one says she was threatened with ******* ual abuse when she was 19. The third woman says that she had ******* with Leto in California when she was 17, just under the age of consent in the state of 18 years old. Leto is described as shrugging off the discussion of age of consent.
The fourth woman says Leto kept calling her over the phone with explicit ******* ual suggestions when she was 16, including at least once suggesting to have ******* . Another four women say they got strange phone calls with Leto on the other end, with ******* ual undertones, when they were young.
According to Deadline, one of the accusers, using the name of Isabel, says that she was raped by Leto in a motel bathroom in Las Vegas when she was 17 and Leto was in his 30s.
#leto #according #four
The BBC reveals the allegations in the documentary ******* led Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret. According to the documentary, ten women accuse Leto of misconduct, and nine of them share their stories for the first time.
According to the BBC, one of the women, referred to in the movie as 54-year-old Leto, claims that she was raped in a motel bathroom when she was 17. Another one says she was threatened with ******* ual abuse when she was 19. The third woman says that she had ******* with Leto in California when she was 17, just under the age of consent in the state of 18 years old. Leto is described as shrugging off the discussion of age of consent.
The fourth woman says Leto kept calling her over the phone with explicit ******* ual suggestions when she was 16, including at least once suggesting to have ******* . Another four women say they got strange phone calls with Leto on the other end, with ******* ual undertones, when they were young.
According to Deadline, one of the accusers, using the name of Isabel, says that she was raped by Leto in a motel bathroom in Las Vegas when she was 17 and Leto was in his 30s.
#leto #according #four
2 days ago
Jared Leto has been accused of criminal **** ual conduct by multiple women in a bombshell documentary.
The Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman has been accused of **** ual **** ault, threatening **** ual **** ault, having **** with a minor and making **** ually explicit phone calls in the new BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret.
In the documentary, which airs in the U.K. on Wednesday, one woman alleged that she was **** ually **** aulted by the 54-year-old in 2002, when she was 17 and he was in his 30s.
The woman, going by the pseudonym Isabel, claimed that Leto called her into the bathroom of a "gross motel" while he was showering, "opened the shower curtain and started kissing" her before allegedly grabbing her hand and using it to **** himself.
Another woman claimed she was left alone with the Suicide Squad star in a hotel room when she was 19 and he threatened her with **** ual **** ault.
A third alleged that she had **** with Leto at his home in California when she was 17 and he was 34, and he "shrugged off" a conversation about the state's age of consent being 18. She visited his house two or three more times.
#sexual #assault #jared
The Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman has been accused of **** ual **** ault, threatening **** ual **** ault, having **** with a minor and making **** ually explicit phone calls in the new BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret.
In the documentary, which airs in the U.K. on Wednesday, one woman alleged that she was **** ually **** aulted by the 54-year-old in 2002, when she was 17 and he was in his 30s.
The woman, going by the pseudonym Isabel, claimed that Leto called her into the bathroom of a "gross motel" while he was showering, "opened the shower curtain and started kissing" her before allegedly grabbing her hand and using it to **** himself.
Another woman claimed she was left alone with the Suicide Squad star in a hotel room when she was 19 and he threatened her with **** ual **** ault.
A third alleged that she had **** with Leto at his home in California when she was 17 and he was 34, and he "shrugged off" a conversation about the state's age of consent being 18. She visited his house two or three more times.
#sexual #assault #jared
2 days ago
Warning: Contains graphic details of alleged **** ual offences and misconduct, as well as strong language
Four women have accused Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto of criminal **** ual conduct, with the alleged offences having taken place when they were teenagers.
One of the women says she was **** ually **** aulted in a motel bathroom when she was 17. Another says the Hollywood star threatened her with **** ual **** ault when she was 19, and had been unexpectedly left alone with him in a hotel room.
A third describes how she had under-age **** with the star in California when she was 17 - which would be classified as statutory rape. Leto "shrugged off" a conversation about the age of consent being 18 in the US state, she says.
The fourth woman describes being groomed by Leto, saying he abused his celebrity status by making repeated **** ually explicit phone calls to her when she was 16. On at least one occasion, she says he suggested they should have **** .
#leto #describes
Four women have accused Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto of criminal **** ual conduct, with the alleged offences having taken place when they were teenagers.
One of the women says she was **** ually **** aulted in a motel bathroom when she was 17. Another says the Hollywood star threatened her with **** ual **** ault when she was 19, and had been unexpectedly left alone with him in a hotel room.
A third describes how she had under-age **** with the star in California when she was 17 - which would be classified as statutory rape. Leto "shrugged off" a conversation about the age of consent being 18 in the US state, she says.
The fourth woman describes being groomed by Leto, saying he abused his celebrity status by making repeated **** ually explicit phone calls to her when she was 16. On at least one occasion, she says he suggested they should have **** .
#leto #describes
2 days ago
Jared Leto faces new ****** ual misconduct accusations from multiple women, with some of the allegations occuring when the women were teenagers.
On Wednesday, the BBC revealed that in total 10 women have come forward with allegations against the Oscar-winning actor and frontman of rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars as apart of a new BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret. Four of the women have accused Leto of criminal ****** ual conduct, all occuring when they were teenagers, according to the BBC.
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On Wednesday, the BBC revealed that in total 10 women have come forward with allegations against the Oscar-winning actor and frontman of rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars as apart of a new BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret. Four of the women have accused Leto of criminal ****** ual conduct, all occuring when they were teenagers, according to the BBC.
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2 days ago
Jared Leto, the Oscar-winning star of Dallas Buyers Club and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman, has been accused of unlawful ****** ual conduct by four women.
The BBC has released a new documentary, ****** led Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret, in which 10 women detailed their encounters with Leto between 2002 and 2016. Nine of the women were publicly recounting their experiences for the first time.
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#dallas #thirty #seconds
The BBC has released a new documentary, ****** led Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret, in which 10 women detailed their encounters with Leto between 2002 and 2016. Nine of the women were publicly recounting their experiences for the first time.
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#dallas #thirty #seconds
2 days ago
Welcome to another show at BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the heat. Everyone is welcome here. There's no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage.
BCB After Dark is the place for you to talk baseball, music, movies, or anything else you need to get off your chest, as long as it is within the rules of the site. The late-nighters are encouraged to get the party started, but everyone else is invited to join in as you wake up the next morning and into the afternoon.
Last night, I asked you what you'd give up for Padres reliever Adrián Morejón. The plurality of you, 31 percent of you to be exact, wouldn't give up any of my suggested prospects for Morejón. Thirty percent of you were willing to part with last year's first-round pick, Ethan Conrad.
On Tuesday night, I don't do movie stuff. But I will say, in reference to what I said about The Odyssey last night, I was in a Barnes & ******* le today and there were a couple of big Ancient Greek/Homer displays. But in any case, I always have time for jazz and that time is now.
Tonight I have pianist Robert Glasper performing Radiohead's "Everything in its Right Place" in Paris last month.
#night #dark
BCB After Dark is the place for you to talk baseball, music, movies, or anything else you need to get off your chest, as long as it is within the rules of the site. The late-nighters are encouraged to get the party started, but everyone else is invited to join in as you wake up the next morning and into the afternoon.
Last night, I asked you what you'd give up for Padres reliever Adrián Morejón. The plurality of you, 31 percent of you to be exact, wouldn't give up any of my suggested prospects for Morejón. Thirty percent of you were willing to part with last year's first-round pick, Ethan Conrad.
On Tuesday night, I don't do movie stuff. But I will say, in reference to what I said about The Odyssey last night, I was in a Barnes & ******* le today and there were a couple of big Ancient Greek/Homer displays. But in any case, I always have time for jazz and that time is now.
Tonight I have pianist Robert Glasper performing Radiohead's "Everything in its Right Place" in Paris last month.
#night #dark
7 days ago
Indianapolis tennis legend Barbara Wynne passed away on July 18 at the age of 93.
Wynne's family goes way beyond her six children, 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The Shortridge High School graduate was a massive force in Central Indiana tennis, paving the way for young talent to thrive in the sport.
Wynne helped establish the North Side Tennis Club in 1964, which eventually became the Indianapolis Community Tennis Program. Wynne began the public tennis program "with the vision that tennis can enhance one's athletic ability, as well as one's personal life," according to ICTP.
Wynne's program went from her backyard court to eight courts at North Central, where thirty courts and a tennis house were eventually built. Washington Township completed a multi-million-dollar renovation of the tennis house in 2003. The 30-court facility was named the Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center.
In 1984, twenty years after founding her tennis club, Wynne's program began "Kids Helping Kids," a charity project to benefit Riley Children's Foundation. Young tennis players raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Riley Hospital for Children.
#kids #riley #children
Wynne's family goes way beyond her six children, 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The Shortridge High School graduate was a massive force in Central Indiana tennis, paving the way for young talent to thrive in the sport.
Wynne helped establish the North Side Tennis Club in 1964, which eventually became the Indianapolis Community Tennis Program. Wynne began the public tennis program "with the vision that tennis can enhance one's athletic ability, as well as one's personal life," according to ICTP.
Wynne's program went from her backyard court to eight courts at North Central, where thirty courts and a tennis house were eventually built. Washington Township completed a multi-million-dollar renovation of the tennis house in 2003. The 30-court facility was named the Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center.
In 1984, twenty years after founding her tennis club, Wynne's program began "Kids Helping Kids," a charity project to benefit Riley Children's Foundation. Young tennis players raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Riley Hospital for Children.
#kids #riley #children
7 days ago
Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women meet again in Hambantota on Saturday with the tourists holding a 1-0 lead after a comfortable five-wicket win in the Dafabet sponsored series opener.
Nashra Sandhu's three for 42 gave the Women in green early impetus in bowling before Gull Feroza's 78 and Sidra Amin's 57 barely broke their stride and chased down the the target.
Feroza in particular has become the story in Pakistan's success in last few matches. She has scored four successive half-centuries and her average is nudging 87, the kind of form that makes a top order feel settled rather than simply talented.
Sri Lanka, for their part, know exactly what went missing last time out.
Vishmi Gunaratne and Chamari Athapaththu gave them the fast start any captain would want, thirty-one runs inside the first five overs, only for the innings to quietly lose its shape once Pakistan's spinners took control.
#lanka #gave #saturday
Nashra Sandhu's three for 42 gave the Women in green early impetus in bowling before Gull Feroza's 78 and Sidra Amin's 57 barely broke their stride and chased down the the target.
Feroza in particular has become the story in Pakistan's success in last few matches. She has scored four successive half-centuries and her average is nudging 87, the kind of form that makes a top order feel settled rather than simply talented.
Sri Lanka, for their part, know exactly what went missing last time out.
Vishmi Gunaratne and Chamari Athapaththu gave them the fast start any captain would want, thirty-one runs inside the first five overs, only for the innings to quietly lose its shape once Pakistan's spinners took control.
#lanka #gave #saturday
7 days ago
If you've ever spent a Saturday afternoon in the north of Rome, you'll know that the air feels different when Lazio are playing at home. It's a mixture of nervous energy, the scent of roasting meat from street stalls, and a very specific kind of quiet tension that hums through the crowds heading toward the Stadio Olimpico.
For the Biancocelesti faithful, a match isn't just ninety minutes of football; it's a complex dance with fate. In Italy, they have a word for this that goes beyond simple superstition: Scaramanzia. It's the art of fending off bad luck. It's the belief that if you wear the wrong socks, take the wrong bridge over the Tiber, or speak too confidently about a win, you'll personally be responsible for a last-minute goal from the opposition. While some might call it irrational, for those in the Curva Nord, it's a science.
The journey to the stadium usually starts at the Ponte Milvio. This ancient bridge, famous for its history and more recently for its "love locks," serves as the psychological gateway for Lazio fans. You'll see thousands of supporters gathered here, and if you look closely, you'll notice the patterns. It isn't just about getting a drink before the game; it's about the repetition of specific actions that have "worked" in the past.
I've spoken to fans who have worn the same faded shirt to every home game for a decade. It doesn't matter if it's thirty degrees in August or freezing in January; that shirt is a lucky charm. If they wash it, they're washing the luck away. It sounds absurd to an outsider, but when you're standing in the middle of a crowd of passionate Italians, you start to believe it too.
The food rituals are just as strict. Many fans won't dream of entering the stadium without a specific meal at a specific stall near the bridge. Whether it's a porchetta sandwich or a simple slice of pizza, the consistency provides a sense of control over an outcome that is, in reality, entirely out of their hands. It's a way of grounding themselves before the emotional rollercoaster begins.
#fans #lazio #isn 't #luck
For the Biancocelesti faithful, a match isn't just ninety minutes of football; it's a complex dance with fate. In Italy, they have a word for this that goes beyond simple superstition: Scaramanzia. It's the art of fending off bad luck. It's the belief that if you wear the wrong socks, take the wrong bridge over the Tiber, or speak too confidently about a win, you'll personally be responsible for a last-minute goal from the opposition. While some might call it irrational, for those in the Curva Nord, it's a science.
The journey to the stadium usually starts at the Ponte Milvio. This ancient bridge, famous for its history and more recently for its "love locks," serves as the psychological gateway for Lazio fans. You'll see thousands of supporters gathered here, and if you look closely, you'll notice the patterns. It isn't just about getting a drink before the game; it's about the repetition of specific actions that have "worked" in the past.
I've spoken to fans who have worn the same faded shirt to every home game for a decade. It doesn't matter if it's thirty degrees in August or freezing in January; that shirt is a lucky charm. If they wash it, they're washing the luck away. It sounds absurd to an outsider, but when you're standing in the middle of a crowd of passionate Italians, you start to believe it too.
The food rituals are just as strict. Many fans won't dream of entering the stadium without a specific meal at a specific stall near the bridge. Whether it's a porchetta sandwich or a simple slice of pizza, the consistency provides a sense of control over an outcome that is, in reality, entirely out of their hands. It's a way of grounding themselves before the emotional rollercoaster begins.
#fans #lazio #isn 't #luck
8 days ago
Thirty-one of the 32 first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft have signed their contracts. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the first overall selection, signed his deal with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday.
That leaves Alabama QB Ty Simpson, the 13th overall pick by the LA Rams, as the lone player chosen in the first round unsigned. Apparently, "secondary contract language" is the holdup. One would have thought Simpson would be anxious to to sign, given how questioned the Rams' choice of him was.
That said, everyone else is in the fold. A look at the value of the contracts for each of those picks. The deals are all for four years.
College: Notre Dame
Contract guarantee: $16,783,748
#first #simpson #contract #overall
That leaves Alabama QB Ty Simpson, the 13th overall pick by the LA Rams, as the lone player chosen in the first round unsigned. Apparently, "secondary contract language" is the holdup. One would have thought Simpson would be anxious to to sign, given how questioned the Rams' choice of him was.
That said, everyone else is in the fold. A look at the value of the contracts for each of those picks. The deals are all for four years.
College: Notre Dame
Contract guarantee: $16,783,748
#first #simpson #contract #overall
8 days ago
Every July, the Southeastern Conference herds its head coaches into one ballroom and asks each of them, politely, to explain why their corner of the sport deserves belief again this fall. Most arrive with the hedge built in careful qualifiers, a nod to "the process," nothing November could hold against them. Will Stein, thirty-six years old and the owner of a perfect, undefeated, entirely theoretical 0-0 record as a head coach, didn't bother with the hedge.
Asked why the Kentucky Wildcats — five wins last season, four the year before, without a top-50 offense to its name since 2021 — should expect anything different under him, Stein let the question sit in the room a beat longer than comfortable.
"This is going to sound like really... I think because of me, to be honest," he said. "I think it's because of me. I think I know what it takes. I have seen it at the highest levels. I know what it takes to recruit at this level."
It's the kind of answer that gets replayed for one of two reasons: the coach is a fool, or he's right. The comparison in the room was instant: Curt Cignetti, who once told Indiana fans, in essence, to go look him up, then backed it with a national ******* le game and a Heisman winner. Stein doesn't have any of that yet. What he has is three seasons running one of the sport's most explosive offenses at Oregon, a 38-5 record, a Big Ten championship, a College Football Playoff berth, and, as of Monday afternoon in Tampa, the undivided attention of a fanbase that has waited a decade for someone to say something worth remembering.
He knows how thin the line is between confidence and delusion, so he built the escape hatch in the same breath. "Is it going to happen overnight? I don't know. I really don't. If I had a crystal ball, everybody in this room would be really, really rich now," he said. "There's going to be ******* ps in the road. I am prepared for tough moments and tough times. I'm succumbed to that in our process, right? I already do self-talk myself about how I can stay neutral. When stuff is bad, I can stay as neutral as possible and be very diplomatic in my approach."
#really #going #think
Asked why the Kentucky Wildcats — five wins last season, four the year before, without a top-50 offense to its name since 2021 — should expect anything different under him, Stein let the question sit in the room a beat longer than comfortable.
"This is going to sound like really... I think because of me, to be honest," he said. "I think it's because of me. I think I know what it takes. I have seen it at the highest levels. I know what it takes to recruit at this level."
It's the kind of answer that gets replayed for one of two reasons: the coach is a fool, or he's right. The comparison in the room was instant: Curt Cignetti, who once told Indiana fans, in essence, to go look him up, then backed it with a national ******* le game and a Heisman winner. Stein doesn't have any of that yet. What he has is three seasons running one of the sport's most explosive offenses at Oregon, a 38-5 record, a Big Ten championship, a College Football Playoff berth, and, as of Monday afternoon in Tampa, the undivided attention of a fanbase that has waited a decade for someone to say something worth remembering.
He knows how thin the line is between confidence and delusion, so he built the escape hatch in the same breath. "Is it going to happen overnight? I don't know. I really don't. If I had a crystal ball, everybody in this room would be really, really rich now," he said. "There's going to be ******* ps in the road. I am prepared for tough moments and tough times. I'm succumbed to that in our process, right? I already do self-talk myself about how I can stay neutral. When stuff is bad, I can stay as neutral as possible and be very diplomatic in my approach."
#really #going #think
8 days ago
One of Paul McGinley's finest hours in the game of golf came at Gleneagles, when the four-time European Tour winner led a veteran group of mostly thirty-somethings to a sound thumping of the Americans in the 40th playing of the Ryder Cup. The win marked the third straight victory for the European side and the eighth win in 10 tries.
McGinley used data prep like no other previous Ryder Cup captain, yet maintained the heartfelt camaraderie that helped make the side a power. He even drew on world-famous soccer managers in the process.
"Remember, you've got teammates, and like we've said all week, the mantra all week, wave after wave of attack," McGinley said of what he told his team Saturday night. "(If) we don't hit with the first wave, hit with the second; if we don't hit with the second, hit with the third. We're coming. … We're relentless, just like the way Man United used to play," he said, drawing inspiration from the English soccer club, whose legendary former manager Alex Ferguson had been enlisted to counsel the Europeans.
Although it's been a dozen years since that victory, McGinley showed the same comfort around the Scottish course on Thursday, posting an impressive 2 under during the first round of play at the ISPS Handa Senior Open.
"It was great. Obviously made some mistakes which I'm not happy about. My Christmas card [scorecard] is like a Christmas tree with different colors on it. A lot of good golf in there. I played well," he said. "The golf course is suiting me because I can chase it and there's a bit of run in the fairways, and course management was pretty good. And I really enjoyed it.
#course #ryder #christmas
McGinley used data prep like no other previous Ryder Cup captain, yet maintained the heartfelt camaraderie that helped make the side a power. He even drew on world-famous soccer managers in the process.
"Remember, you've got teammates, and like we've said all week, the mantra all week, wave after wave of attack," McGinley said of what he told his team Saturday night. "(If) we don't hit with the first wave, hit with the second; if we don't hit with the second, hit with the third. We're coming. … We're relentless, just like the way Man United used to play," he said, drawing inspiration from the English soccer club, whose legendary former manager Alex Ferguson had been enlisted to counsel the Europeans.
Although it's been a dozen years since that victory, McGinley showed the same comfort around the Scottish course on Thursday, posting an impressive 2 under during the first round of play at the ISPS Handa Senior Open.
"It was great. Obviously made some mistakes which I'm not happy about. My Christmas card [scorecard] is like a Christmas tree with different colors on it. A lot of good golf in there. I played well," he said. "The golf course is suiting me because I can chase it and there's a bit of run in the fairways, and course management was pretty good. And I really enjoyed it.
#course #ryder #christmas
9 days ago
Relocations for the first of dozens of beluga whales that remained at the now-shuttered Marineland Canada have begun, according to the aquariums **** isting in the rescue.
Marineland Canada, located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, closed in September 2024 in the wake of controversy and allegations of animal abuse, CBC reported. Thirty beluga whales remained at the facility -- their care funded by donations. But once those donations ran out, their caretakers worried that euthanasia might be imminent -- asking the Canadian government in October 2025 for funds to feed the marine mammals.
MORE: Loss of sea ice putting migrating beluga whales in danger
On Monday, six of the beluga whales began their journey to their new home, according to several **** ociation of Zoos & Aquariums-accredited aquariums that are collaborating in the rescue.
Veterinarians **** sed the belugas' fitness for travel before they were loaded into specialized cold-water containers and transported by truck and plane, the aquariums said. The belugas, ranging in age from 6 to about 40, have been receiving "top-notch care" and are all in great condition, Eric Otjen, vice president of zoological operations at SeaWorld San Diego, told ABC News.
#aquariums #whales #remained #rescue
Marineland Canada, located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, closed in September 2024 in the wake of controversy and allegations of animal abuse, CBC reported. Thirty beluga whales remained at the facility -- their care funded by donations. But once those donations ran out, their caretakers worried that euthanasia might be imminent -- asking the Canadian government in October 2025 for funds to feed the marine mammals.
MORE: Loss of sea ice putting migrating beluga whales in danger
On Monday, six of the beluga whales began their journey to their new home, according to several **** ociation of Zoos & Aquariums-accredited aquariums that are collaborating in the rescue.
Veterinarians **** sed the belugas' fitness for travel before they were loaded into specialized cold-water containers and transported by truck and plane, the aquariums said. The belugas, ranging in age from 6 to about 40, have been receiving "top-notch care" and are all in great condition, Eric Otjen, vice president of zoological operations at SeaWorld San Diego, told ABC News.
#aquariums #whales #remained #rescue
9 days ago
It's a no-brainer that whenever Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry decides to hang it up for good, he'll be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on the first ballot.
In case his career statistics and accolades didn't signal that, the Basketball Hall of Fame practically ensured it when they announced that the four-time NBA champion will have his own exhibit, marking the first time an active player was honored with a dedicated experience.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will introduce its newest exhibit on Friday, July 24, which will be dedicated to the 12-time NBA All-Star, two-time MVP, Olympic gold medalist, four-time NBA champion and the undisputed greatest shooter of all time.
This development is a part of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame acclaimed gallery called "The Vault."
The exhibit is called "Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc" and it showcases Curry's prowess on and off the court. In a creative partnership with Curry's Thirty Ink business team, the exhibit will showcase Curry's legacy as a basketball icon, entrepreneur, philanthropist and family man.
#time #stephen #curry
In case his career statistics and accolades didn't signal that, the Basketball Hall of Fame practically ensured it when they announced that the four-time NBA champion will have his own exhibit, marking the first time an active player was honored with a dedicated experience.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will introduce its newest exhibit on Friday, July 24, which will be dedicated to the 12-time NBA All-Star, two-time MVP, Olympic gold medalist, four-time NBA champion and the undisputed greatest shooter of all time.
This development is a part of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame acclaimed gallery called "The Vault."
The exhibit is called "Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc" and it showcases Curry's prowess on and off the court. In a creative partnership with Curry's Thirty Ink business team, the exhibit will showcase Curry's legacy as a basketball icon, entrepreneur, philanthropist and family man.
#time #stephen #curry
17 days ago
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the top bank stocks to buy now according to **** ysts. Wall Street has a consensus Moderate Buy rating on Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL). A total of 41 hedge funds have positions in the stock.
On July 6, Western Alliance Bank, the primary subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, announced financing for Marble Manor Phase I, a 138‑unit mixed‑income housing project northwest of downtown Las Vegas. The package includes $31 million in tax‑exempt construction bonds, $2 million in taxable bonds, and $19.46 million in tax‑exempt permanent bonds, with R4 Capital Funding managing construction and permanent **** ets.
The development will feature five residential buildings with one‑ to five‑bedroom family rental homes. Thirty units will be market‑rate, while 108 will serve families earning 30–60% of the area median income. Plans also include 3,000 square feet of retail **** e and supportive services from the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. Brinshore Development and SNRHA are co‑developers, Metcalf Builders is handling construction, and Enterprise Community Partners is providing $21.7 million in tax credit equity. HUD awarded a $53 million Choice Neighborhoods Grant, and construction began in April 2026.
Western Alliance has financed similar projects in Reno and Las Vegas. However, on July 2, Jefferies Financial (NYSE:JEF) filed suit alleging the bank unlawfully froze a $25 million account tied to Point Bonita Capital, sparking a legal dispute over losses linked to First Brands Group.
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL), the holding company for Western Alliance Bank, offers a range of commercial and consumer banking services across Arizona, California, and Nevada.
On July 6, Western Alliance Bank, the primary subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, announced financing for Marble Manor Phase I, a 138‑unit mixed‑income housing project northwest of downtown Las Vegas. The package includes $31 million in tax‑exempt construction bonds, $2 million in taxable bonds, and $19.46 million in tax‑exempt permanent bonds, with R4 Capital Funding managing construction and permanent **** ets.
The development will feature five residential buildings with one‑ to five‑bedroom family rental homes. Thirty units will be market‑rate, while 108 will serve families earning 30–60% of the area median income. Plans also include 3,000 square feet of retail **** e and supportive services from the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. Brinshore Development and SNRHA are co‑developers, Metcalf Builders is handling construction, and Enterprise Community Partners is providing $21.7 million in tax credit equity. HUD awarded a $53 million Choice Neighborhoods Grant, and construction began in April 2026.
Western Alliance has financed similar projects in Reno and Las Vegas. However, on July 2, Jefferies Financial (NYSE:JEF) filed suit alleging the bank unlawfully froze a $25 million account tied to Point Bonita Capital, sparking a legal dispute over losses linked to First Brands Group.
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL), the holding company for Western Alliance Bank, offers a range of commercial and consumer banking services across Arizona, California, and Nevada.
18 days ago
This week, Philadelphia will host its first All-Star Game in thirty years, and a local artist got to cement himself as part of its history.
Andre Chaney created the All-Star themed bell, which can now be seen at the ballpark.
In collaboration with "Bells Across PA," it is one of many fiberglass statues placed in the region to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
The project was in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia and is ***** led "America's Summer Tradition."
Five Phillies legends were painted onto the piece, all who participated in previous All-Star games: ***** Allen, Mike Schmidt, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, and Bryce Harper.
Andre Chaney created the All-Star themed bell, which can now be seen at the ballpark.
In collaboration with "Bells Across PA," it is one of many fiberglass statues placed in the region to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
The project was in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia and is ***** led "America's Summer Tradition."
Five Phillies legends were painted onto the piece, all who participated in previous All-Star games: ***** Allen, Mike Schmidt, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, and Bryce Harper.
19 days ago
This week, Philadelphia will host its first All-Star Game in thirty years, and a local artist got to cement himself as part of its history.
Andre Chaney created the All-Star themed Liberty Bell, which can now be seen at the ballpark.
In collaboration with "Bells Across PA," it is one of many fiberglass statues placed in the region to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
The project was in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia and is ******* led "America's Summer Tradition."
Five Phillies legends were painted onto the piece, all who participated in previous All-Star games: "Dick Allen, Mike Schmidt, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, and Bryce Harper."
Andre Chaney created the All-Star themed Liberty Bell, which can now be seen at the ballpark.
In collaboration with "Bells Across PA," it is one of many fiberglass statues placed in the region to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
The project was in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia and is ******* led "America's Summer Tradition."
Five Phillies legends were painted onto the piece, all who participated in previous All-Star games: "Dick Allen, Mike Schmidt, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, and Bryce Harper."
19 days ago
Jul. 12—Thirty-two years ago, coach Larry Ham let senior Chris Wallace, the star quarterback for the South High School football team, call the plays on defense for the basketball team.
"I'm offense on the football field," Wallace said, "but when it comes to basketball, I think it starts and stops with who's playing defense and who's getting after 50-50 **** and who's winning the rebound war."
That was Wallace's thinking in the 1993-94 season, and it remains his philosophy as he prepares for his first season as the head coach of the Springfield boys basketball team.
"(Defense) dictates a lot of what we do offensively," Wallace said, "and that's getting out and trying to score off the break. If we can't, we'll get into what we do, but that's the precedent we're trying to set right now with our student-athletes."
Springfield announced the hiring of Wallace on June 1. Wallace replaces Matt Yinger, who stepped down in April. Yinger was 28-48 over three seasons.
"I'm offense on the football field," Wallace said, "but when it comes to basketball, I think it starts and stops with who's playing defense and who's getting after 50-50 **** and who's winning the rebound war."
That was Wallace's thinking in the 1993-94 season, and it remains his philosophy as he prepares for his first season as the head coach of the Springfield boys basketball team.
"(Defense) dictates a lot of what we do offensively," Wallace said, "and that's getting out and trying to score off the break. If we can't, we'll get into what we do, but that's the precedent we're trying to set right now with our student-athletes."
Springfield announced the hiring of Wallace on June 1. Wallace replaces Matt Yinger, who stepped down in April. Yinger was 28-48 over three seasons.
23 days ago
Two-time major golf champion John Daly arrived in Akron and paid a visit to the Diamond Grill ahead of his Ambassador Golf Award ceremony at House Three Thirty.
Diamond Grill shared a picture on their Facebook with Daly.
This week is the last Kaulig Companies Championship Tournament at Firestone Country Club. Several golfers are in town for the PGA Tour Champions event.
Daly is being recognized as the 2026 recipient of the Ambassador of Golf Award presented by Northern Ohio Golf Charities & Foundation July 9.
"I've always loved this game and what it’s given me,” Daly said about the award earlier this week. “Golf has taken me places I never imagined and introduced me to incredible people along the way. To be recognized with the Ambassador of Golf Award is truly an honor, and I’m proud to support the meaningful work being done here in Northeast Ohio."
Diamond Grill shared a picture on their Facebook with Daly.
This week is the last Kaulig Companies Championship Tournament at Firestone Country Club. Several golfers are in town for the PGA Tour Champions event.
Daly is being recognized as the 2026 recipient of the Ambassador of Golf Award presented by Northern Ohio Golf Charities & Foundation July 9.
"I've always loved this game and what it’s given me,” Daly said about the award earlier this week. “Golf has taken me places I never imagined and introduced me to incredible people along the way. To be recognized with the Ambassador of Golf Award is truly an honor, and I’m proud to support the meaningful work being done here in Northeast Ohio."
24 days ago
Kevin Holland thinks age is just a number. Fight miles? Those are perhaps a little bit more of a decision-maker.
His UFC run has been anything but traditional. Few men can say they've raised their hands more – and been called on more – than "The Trailblazer." Given his vast experience in a short amount of time, Holland (19-15 MMA, 16-12 UFC) could be close to the top of the UFC appearance leaderboard in short time.
The man who currently holds the record, Jim Miller (47 fights) is still active. Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (42 fights) is in second. Holland isn't sure he'll go that far. But to either tie or surpass the man in third place, Donald Cerrone? That seems attainable.
"The next fight will be the 30th UFC fight," Holland recently told MMA Junkie Radio. "After 30, I want to get to about 38. Thirty-eight is pretty good. Don't got to go to 40. So eight or nine more after the next one, then that's a wrap. I usually fight two or three times a year, not more than that. It shouldn't take long to get that done.
... For a second, it was 40. I think Donald Cerrone did 38. So why wouldn't I do 39? I didn't do it as good as him. But I did my number. I did it pretty fast, and it leaves me room to get out before I'm too old. That's a smooth-sailing victory for me. ... I'm just looking at wins and losses, overall. Wins and losses. I'm going to win the next and we'll be close to even. I think his was a little smoother and a little better. So props to Donald Cerrone. There's only one."
His UFC run has been anything but traditional. Few men can say they've raised their hands more – and been called on more – than "The Trailblazer." Given his vast experience in a short amount of time, Holland (19-15 MMA, 16-12 UFC) could be close to the top of the UFC appearance leaderboard in short time.
The man who currently holds the record, Jim Miller (47 fights) is still active. Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (42 fights) is in second. Holland isn't sure he'll go that far. But to either tie or surpass the man in third place, Donald Cerrone? That seems attainable.
"The next fight will be the 30th UFC fight," Holland recently told MMA Junkie Radio. "After 30, I want to get to about 38. Thirty-eight is pretty good. Don't got to go to 40. So eight or nine more after the next one, then that's a wrap. I usually fight two or three times a year, not more than that. It shouldn't take long to get that done.
... For a second, it was 40. I think Donald Cerrone did 38. So why wouldn't I do 39? I didn't do it as good as him. But I did my number. I did it pretty fast, and it leaves me room to get out before I'm too old. That's a smooth-sailing victory for me. ... I'm just looking at wins and losses, overall. Wins and losses. I'm going to win the next and we'll be close to even. I think his was a little smoother and a little better. So props to Donald Cerrone. There's only one."
24 days ago
The Kansas City Chiefs count on veteran defensive lineman Chris Jones to generate pressure in the pass rush and can look forward to another productive season from the former Mississippi State Bulldog in 2026.
Jones — who was selected by the Chiefs with the No. 37 pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft — celebrated his thirty-second birthday on July 3, marking another trip around the sun just before Kansas City's training camp is set to kick off later this month.
To celebrate Jones' special occasion, the Chiefs took to Twitter to post a video of some of the star sack-master's best mic'd up moments:
Always an entertaining character, Jones has made a name for himself as one of the league's premier linemen. He will be Kansas City's highest-paid player next season and should be expected to buoy the Chiefs' new-look defense with his outstanding ability to keep heat on opposing passers.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs celebrate Chris Jones' birthday with legendary mic'd up montage
Jones — who was selected by the Chiefs with the No. 37 pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft — celebrated his thirty-second birthday on July 3, marking another trip around the sun just before Kansas City's training camp is set to kick off later this month.
To celebrate Jones' special occasion, the Chiefs took to Twitter to post a video of some of the star sack-master's best mic'd up moments:
Always an entertaining character, Jones has made a name for himself as one of the league's premier linemen. He will be Kansas City's highest-paid player next season and should be expected to buoy the Chiefs' new-look defense with his outstanding ability to keep heat on opposing passers.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs celebrate Chris Jones' birthday with legendary mic'd up montage
27 days ago
LeBron James sparks Cavaliers buzz with Akron appearance amid free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent after he informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he won't return for his ninth season there. James' agent, Rich Paul, is hearing offers from all over the NBA, as the four-time NBA champion is looking for one final ******* le push with a contender.
In the meantime, James is enjoying his offseason in his hometown.
On Friday, James was spotted at House Three Thirty in Akron, Ohio, his hometown. When James entered the community center room, he was welcomed with a wholesome reception. The former Cleveland Cavaliers champion also did some hook steps.
The forward's latest hometown appearance has naturally fueled speculation among the Cavaliers fans. Cleveland, where James was born and raised, has emerged as one of the frequently mentioned landing spots for him. Fans are appealing for a storybook ending that started in Akron three decades ago.
LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent after he informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he won't return for his ninth season there. James' agent, Rich Paul, is hearing offers from all over the NBA, as the four-time NBA champion is looking for one final ******* le push with a contender.
In the meantime, James is enjoying his offseason in his hometown.
On Friday, James was spotted at House Three Thirty in Akron, Ohio, his hometown. When James entered the community center room, he was welcomed with a wholesome reception. The former Cleveland Cavaliers champion also did some hook steps.
The forward's latest hometown appearance has naturally fueled speculation among the Cavaliers fans. Cleveland, where James was born and raised, has emerged as one of the frequently mentioned landing spots for him. Fans are appealing for a storybook ending that started in Akron three decades ago.
28 days ago
It has, for long, been speculated that Julian Nagelsmann was on thin ice with the DFB. Since his arrival, Nagelsmann has won twenty games out of thirty four, but his side was eliminated when it mattered. In particular, the quarter-finals of 2024 Euros, and most recently in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, there were high expectations that Germany turn their tides around, but the team continued to disappoint.
Nagelsmann led his side into the World Cup group stage with a nine-game win streak, and his side showed much promise in their opener against Curaçao. They ultimately faltered in the knockouts, as they often have, and with two years of multiple chances, the DFB saw it fit to replace him.
There was a catch in this exit — his resignation would need him to walk away from the severance pay the DFB was obliged to offer if he were sacked. For long, it was ****** umed that Nagelsmann would not leave on his own terms and would rather wait to be removed by the higher-ups. However, the latest reports say otherwise.
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg from Sky Sports and Bild, Nagelsmann has resigned from the national team with immediate effect (via iMiaSanMia.)
The official confirmation is yet to come from the DFB. This ends the former Bayern Munich manager's disastrous run with the German National Team. His exit points at what might be a long-due overhaul for the DFB.
Nagelsmann led his side into the World Cup group stage with a nine-game win streak, and his side showed much promise in their opener against Curaçao. They ultimately faltered in the knockouts, as they often have, and with two years of multiple chances, the DFB saw it fit to replace him.
There was a catch in this exit — his resignation would need him to walk away from the severance pay the DFB was obliged to offer if he were sacked. For long, it was ****** umed that Nagelsmann would not leave on his own terms and would rather wait to be removed by the higher-ups. However, the latest reports say otherwise.
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg from Sky Sports and Bild, Nagelsmann has resigned from the national team with immediate effect (via iMiaSanMia.)
The official confirmation is yet to come from the DFB. This ends the former Bayern Munich manager's disastrous run with the German National Team. His exit points at what might be a long-due overhaul for the DFB.
