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Arsenal thrash Chelsea and a Football League update Football Weekly

Podcasts encourage engagement through various platforms. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Palace favourites to sign destroyer with 192 Premier League appearances

Crystal Palace targeting Wilfred Ndidi for a summer transfer on a free deal. [ more ]

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Leeds given all clear to complete the signing of striker with 204 goals

Leeds United may sign Michy Batshuayi for free, adding experience and quality to their attack, contingent on their promotion to the Premier League. [ more ]

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Arsenal might have already saved themselves millions on the perfect David Raya successor

Arthur Okonkwo had an impressive season on loan at Wrexham, showing readiness to step up to higher divisions. [ more ]

Soccer News

EFL says Leicester will not face points deduction over PSR charge this season - Soccer News

Leicester won't face points deduction in Championship despite Premier League charge due to EFL's lack of power. [ more ]

Soccer News

EFL says Leicester will not face points deduction this season over PSR charge - Soccer News

Leicester will not face point deductions in the Championship for breaching Premier League financial rules before the end of the season. [ more ]

BBC Sport

EFL confirms final-day and play-off schedules

League One final day is on 27 April, League Two on 27 April, Championship on 4 May, and play-offs start on 3 May, with the finals at Wembley on 26 May.

The Championship play-off final, often dubbed the 'richest game in football,' will take place on 26 May, following the FA Cup final the day before. [ more ]

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Burnley relegated from Premier League

Burnley has been relegated from the Premier League after a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Sheffield Utd relegated, on track for PL record

Sheffield United relegated from Premier League with record-breaking stats. [ more ]

Soccer News

3 weeks ago

Bitesize Prediction: Millwall vs Plymouth - 27/04/24 - Soccer News

Millwall on a successful streak in the Championship. [ more ]

Soccer News

On this day in 2016: Aston Villa relegated from Premier League - Soccer News

Aston Villa got relegated from the Premier League in 2016 after a poor season with only three wins and finishing with just 17 points. [ more ]

sportslens.com

The Celtics will play in their third-straight ECF appearance

The Boston Celtics dominated the 2023-24 NBA regular season and are heading to their third-straight Eastern Conference Finals. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA Lakers

How LeBron James, Darvin Ham and the Lakers reached a critical offseason crossroads

The Lakers' season ended with missed opportunities and the realization that they weren't championship contenders. [ more ]

Boston.com

How Kristaps Porzingis reacted to being name-dropped on the new J. Cole album

J. Cole mentioned Kristaps Porzingis in a rap song, referencing his height as a metaphor.

Porzingis found it 'pretty cool' to be shouted out by J. Cole, but his focus remains on winning a championship. [ more ]

ESPN

Ipswich Town 2-0 Huddersfield Town (May 4, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN

Ipswich Town secures promotion to Premier League after 22 years. [ more ]

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Manchester United preparing SHOCK managerial change with move for Championship coach: report

Manchester United is considering bringing Kieran McKenna back to replace the current manager.

Kieran McKenna, currently at Ipswich Town, has been successful in leading the team to a strong campaign in the Championship. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Plymouth stun Championship leaders Leicester City

Plymouth Argyle defeated Leicester City 1-0, boosting their survival chances and denting Leicester's promotion hopes. [ more ]

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France news

Italy beat Scotland to claim first Six Nations home win in 11 years

Italy won their first Six Nations home match in 11 years, beating Scotland 31-29.

Ireland has the chance to win the championship if they defeat England, thanks to Italy's historic win. [ more ]

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Soccer News

Brighton and Hove Albion want Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - Soccer News

Brighton interested in Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City for summer transfer.

Leicester City likely to lose Dewsbury-Hall, aiming for Premier League promotion. [ more ]

Soccer News

Prediction: Chelsea vs Leicester City - Soccer News

Chelsea are struggling in the Premier League but have the FA Cup as their remaining focus.

Leicester City is performing well in the Championship and may end up in the top two of the league. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Big Northeast ton puts Glamorgan on top at Lord's

Sam Northeast scored an unbeaten 186 for Glamorgan in their match against Middlesex.

Northeast led the team with partnerships of 129 and 176 with Billy Root and Kiran Carlson respectively. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Millwall at best when 'underdogs' - Harris

Millwall performs best as underdogs

Leeds' strong home record [ more ]

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Soccer News

Juventus

Prediction: Udinese vs Inter - Soccer News

Inter Milan aiming for the 20th Scudetto title

Udinese facing relegation risks despite recent improved performance [ more ]

BBC Sport

Only a 'Millwall-like' team can stop rot - Harris

Focus on team identity to avoid relegation

Emphasize one game at a time mentality [ more ]

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Silver Screen and Roll

LA Lakers

Impressive defensive showing gives Lakers banner win over Thunder

Defense plays a crucial role in winning championships.

Lakers are currently struggling with their defense this season. [ more ]

Bleacher Report

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Says He Has Chance to Become Face of NBA: 'It's Mine to Take'

Jayson Tatum believes he has a chance to become the face of the NBA post-LeBron James.

Winning a championship could bolster Tatum's case for being the next face of the NBA. [ more ]

Bleacher Report

Tatum: Porzingis Is Celtics' 'Missing Piece' to NBA Title; Compares to Kobe-Pau Duo

Jayson Tatum believes Kristaps Porziņģis is the missing piece for the Boston Celtics' championship hopes.

Boston Celtics currently have the best record in the Eastern Conference and one of the best starting lineups in the NBA. [ more ]

sportslens.com

Clubs In Europe Monitoring Progress Of Chelsea Starlet Omari Hutchinson

Omari Hutchinson impressing on loan at Ipswich Town in the Championship.

Interest from multiple European clubs in signing Hutchinson. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Keane scores twice as Preston beat Ipswich

Former Ipswich Town striker Will Keane scored two goals in Preston North End's win over Ipswich.

Keane's goals helped Preston North End secure their sixth win in 23 games. [ more ]

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BBC Sport

Millwall set to replace Edwards with ex-boss Harris

Neil Harris to replace Joe Edwards as Millwall head coach.

Millwall has lost their last four Championship games. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Saracens chief executive Lucy Wray to step down

Saracens CEO Lucy Wray is stepping down after four years

Former Burnley COO Mark Thompson will replace her in January [ more ]

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BBC Sport

Norwich see off Watford to move into play-off spot

Norwich City beat Watford in a thrilling match at Carrow Road.

Goals from Ashley Barnes, Josh Sargent, Gabriel Sara, and Christian Fassnacht secured the victory for Norwich. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Summerville stars as Leeds beat Millers

Crysencio Summerville scores twice to help Leeds United win their fifth consecutive league game.

Leeds United maintains their 100% league record in 2024. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Ugbo double helps lowly Sheff Wed down Birmingham

Ike Ugbo scored his first two goals for Sheffield Wednesday in their victory over Birmingham City.

Sheffield Wednesday's win lifts them within five points of safety in the Championship relegation battle. [ more ]

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Boston.com

'His time is now': Paul Pierce, Eddie House on Jayson Tatum's path to Banner 18

Jayson Tatum joined elite NBA players in playoff performance, seeking his first championship amidst high expectations. [ more ]

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Leeds want to release 2020 signing this summer

Leeds United to release Cody Drameh as his contract expires. [ more ]

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6 days ago

Ricardo Pereira urges Leicester to agree deal with goal machine

Leicester City secured promotion to the Premier League by winning the Championship. [ more ]

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Premier League player is desperate to sign for Leeds this summer

Leeds United may see interest from a Premier League player seeking a move, as they aim for promotion to the top flight. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Leicester avoid points penalty in promotion chase

Leicester City won't face point deductions in Championship if found guilty of Premier League spending rules violation. [ more ]

Soccer News

Tottenham Hotspur eye Leicester City star Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - Soccer News

Leicester's Dewsbury-Hall a target for Tottenham in summer transfer window.

Tottenham previously failed in January attempt to sign the midfielder. [ more ]

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West Ham set to lose striker to Premier League club

West Ham's Divin Mubama might be loaned to Sheffield United to gain more playing time in the Championship.

Mubama has struggled to secure a starting spot at West Ham despite his potential as a young forward. [ more ]

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Boston

Watch these two women's hockey fans get engaged on ice in the cutest way

PWHL Boston fans surprise on-ice proposal steals the show. [ more ]

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FC Barcelona

Barcelona congratulate Real Madrid after winning La Liga

Barcelona congratulated Real Madrid for winning the La Liga title in 2023/24 season. [ more ]

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QPR v Leeds United: Championship live

QPR and Leeds facing different stakes in the match, with QPR aiming for Championship survival and Leeds battling for a Premier League promotion. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

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'We can't feel sorry for ourselves' - Rowett

Consistency is essential in the Championship relegation battle. [ more ]

Silver Screen and Roll

LA Lakers

3 reasons why the Lakers should want to play the Nuggets in the first round

The Lakers should prefer facing the Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs to increase their chances of a championship. [ more ]

BBC Sport

The stats behind Leverkusen's unbeaten title run

Bayer Leverkusen wins their first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year dominance. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Leeds into top two but frustrated by Sunderland

Leeds United were left frustrated in a goalless draw against Sunderland despite being unbeaten at home this season.

Sunderland, with defensive prowess, stymied Leeds' attempts to secure a win, leaving the hosts unable to generate their usual chances. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Szmodics scores twice as Blackburn rout Sunderland

Sammie Szmodics scores a first-half double leading Blackburn to their first win under John Eustace.

Blackburn secures a significant victory, moving away from relegation woes, with additional goals by Hedges, Dolan, and Moran. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Hoever goal gives Stoke draw with Huddersfield

Huddersfield missed a chance to climb out of the bottom three in the Championship.

Ki-Jana Hoever scored an equaliser for Stoke, leaving Huddersfield five points adrift. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Norwich beat Stoke to boost play-off hopes

Norwich beats Stoke boosting play-off chances

Josh Sargent shines with another goal [ more ]

BBC Sport

Vardy rescues draw for leaders Leicester at Hull

Jamie Vardy scored both goals for Leicester City against Hull, securing a draw and maintaining their lead in the Championship.

Fabio Carvalho's early penalty miss for Hull was followed by Leicester's comeback, with Vardy scoring twice to equalize and salvage a crucial point. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston Red Sox

Has it been 20 years since the busting of the Curse? Seems like it was just yesterday.

The memories of the 2004 Red Sox championship remain fresh and significant even after two decades.

The passing seasons have added poignancy to the memories of the 2004 Red Sox championship. [ more ]

Soccer News

Real Madrid

Prediction: Mallorca vs Real Madrid - Soccer News

Real Madrid aims to score over 1.75 goals against Mallorca for a crucial win.

Mallorca, despite challenges, poses a formidable opposition for Real Madrid at home. [ more ]

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AC Milan

AC Milan want to replace 175m ace with Leeds player

AC Milan eyes Crysencio Summerville as a potential Rafael Leao replacement.

Summerville's impressive performances for Leeds United have drawn interest from multiple clubs. [ more ]

Soccer News

AC Milan

February 18th: Sunday's European Double - 5/1 Special, Betting Tips & Predictions - Soccer News

Manchester United in a good form recently

Luton Town facing tough times in Championship [ more ]

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US news

The UConn men's basketball team has won back-to-back NCAA championships

UConn men's basketball team wins second consecutive NCAA championship by defeating Purdue 75-60.

UConn becomes the first team to win back-to-back championships since 2006-2007, with six championships overall. [ more ]

Soccer News

Tottenham Hotspur keeping tabs on Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville - Soccer News

Tottenham is interested in Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville.

Summerville has impressed by scoring 17 goals and providing 8 assists for Leeds in the Championship. [ more ]

Soccer News

Arsenal linked with Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville - Soccer News

Arsenal interested in Leeds United winger Summerville

Summerville's impressive performance for Leeds [ more ]

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Chicago Bears

Hershey Bears secure Atlantic Division title, clinch first seed in Eastern Conference with 1-0 victory over Phantoms

Hershey Bears won Atlantic Division title with a 1-0 victory.

Pierrick Dubé scored the sole goal for Hershey Bears in the title-clinching game. [ more ]

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Leicester City are facing a points deduction after the Premier League accuse the Foxes of violating financial regulations

Leicester City accused of financial regulations violation by Premier League

Possible points deduction for Leicester City if found guilty. [ more ]

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Manchester City

FA Cup quarter-finals and Premier League: talking points from weekend

Positive impact of Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

Challenges faced by Leicester in a Cup match against Chelsea [ more ]

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Leeds United interested in the signing of 15m Premier League star

Leeds United interested in Newcastle's Sean Longstaff

Daniel Farke's Leeds aiming for Premier League promotion [ more ]

BBC Sport

Championship: Ipswich visit Cardiff in first of nine games

Tight relegation battle with narrow point margins

Exciting and pivotal games in the Championship [ more ]

BBC Sport

Jutkiewicz late strike sees Birmingham hold Hull

Lukas Jutkiewicz scored a crucial goal for Birmingham as a substitute.

Controversy surrounded Hull's goal with claims of handball. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Wednesday ease relegation fears with Argyle win

Sheffield Wednesday won against Plymouth Argyle in their fight against Championship relegation.

Wednesday's resurgence under Danny Rohl continues with their fifth victory in six games. [ more ]

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"It's high risk" Leeds forward told he will be exposed in the Premier League

Daniel Farke's team may promote to Premier League, exposing Georginio Rutter's playing style.

Rutter's blend of strength and finesse could be a high-risk, high-reward strategy in the Premier League. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Be like Tommy? Dave Roberts faces must-win season to ensure Dodgers legacy

Roberts aims for championship, feels no pressure due to love for baseball.

Roberts is viewed as the charismatic face and inspirational voice of the Dodgers. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw 'Didn't Want to Go Out' on 2023 NLDS Performance

Clayton Kershaw chooses to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers

Kershaw wants to redeem himself after a poor performance in the NLDS [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Braves Reliever on Dodgers' Offseason: 'Money Doesn't Buy Wins'

Money doesn't guarantee success in baseball

Postseason performance is what matters in winning a title [ more ]

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BBC Sport

Watch: Irish Cup - Portadown v Cliftonville

Portadown aims to upset Cliftonville in Irish Cup quarter-final

Cliftonville seeks Irish Cup victory after 45 years [ more ]

BBC Sport

Championship: West Brom host rivals Coventry

Solid form for both teams

Low goal total in previous meetings [ more ]

Soccer News

Prediction: Chelsea vs Leeds United - Soccer News

Chelsea predicted to win 2-0

Chelsea struggling while Leeds United excelling in Championship [ more ]

The Mercury News

East Bay (California)

NCS soccer championships roundup: San Ramon Valley girls win NCS D-I on Golden Goal in double OT

San Ramon Valley won NCS Division I championship with Golden Goal

Berkeley secured victory over Dougherty Valley in NCS Division I boys division. [ more ]

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Leeds keen on signing Man City star if they achieve promotion

Leeds United keen on bringing Kalvin Phillips back if promoted

Competition from other Premier League clubs for Phillips [ more ]

BBC Sport

Huddersfield come from behind to stun Watford

Watford lost at home again, Emmanuel Dennis scored opening goal, Danny Ward secured the win for Huddersfield. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Play-off chasing Hull and West Brom draw

Darnell Furlong's header earned West Brom a point.

Fabio Carvalho scored for Hull City. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Preston leapfrog hosts Coventry with big away win

Preston's big win puts them just outside Championship play-offs.

Emil Riis led Preston's victory with a goal and assists. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Ipswich snatch win in seven-goal Rotherham thriller

Ipswich Town scored a late 95th-minute winning goal to secure victory over Rotherham United.

Rotherham United came from behind to equalize in stoppage time before Hutchinson's late winning goal. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Saints miss out on second as Hull win to go sixth

Hull City moved into Championship play-off places

Southampton missed chance to move up to second position [ more ]

BBC Sport

Premier League clubs to meet about EFL funding deal

Premier League clubs to meet on 29 February for EFL funding deal

Estimated £900m funding over six years tied to TV revenues. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Major League Baseball

Trout: Asking For Trade Is "Easy Way Out"

Trout expresses loyalty to Angels and desire to win a championship with the team.

Angels GM emphasizes no plans for rebuilding despite Ohtani's departure. [ more ]

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Arsenal to lose key first team figure, which could cause serious problems for Mikel Arteta: report

Mikel Arteta's assistant Carlos Cuesta could leave Arsenal in the summer to become a manager in his own right.

Norwich City is heavily interested in hiring Cuesta as their manager. [ more ]

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Cowboys

Familiarity brought DC Mike Zimmer back to Dallas Cowboys but he's here to win a title

Mike Zimmer returns to the Dallas Cowboys as defensive coordinator with a focus on winning a championship.

Zimmer's familiarity with the Cowboys organization and his relationship with head coach Mike McCarthy were factors in his decision to return. [ more ]

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Cowboys

Mike McCarthy is back to win a championship, tells Dallas Cowboys fans to buy into us

Mike McCarthy's job as Dallas Cowboys coach is safe for another year.

McCarthy is confident in the direction of the team and has renewed resolve to win a title in 2024. [ more ]

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Arsenal

Arsenal No 2 Carlos Cuesta in sights of Norwich for manager's job next season

Arsenal's assistant coach Carlos Cuesta is attracting interest from Norwich and other Championship teams.

Cuesta, who is highly rated as a young coach, could be tempted by the opportunity to take his first senior role after almost four years with Arsenal. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Bristol City end long Southampton unbeaten streak

Southampton's 25-game unbeaten run ended by Bristol City

Leeds United move into second place in the Championship [ more ]

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Crystal Palace fail with push to take Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna

Crystal Palace has been unsuccessful in persuading Kieran McKenna to replace Roy Hodgson as manager.

McKenna is unwilling to leave Ipswich while they are challenging for promotion in the Championship. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich: Gamethread and Live Blog

The outcome of the match between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich could determine the winner of the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich has a strong lineup with talented players, although they will be missing Alphonso Davies due to injury. [ more ]

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National Basketball Association

Beverley's 'strong' approach noted in Bucks debut

Patrick Beverley had an immediate impact in his debut with the Milwaukee Bucks, showing leadership and directing plays on the court.

Beverley's strong approach and desire to win may ruffle some feathers, but he is focused on helping the Bucks compete for a championship. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Turnbull targets Scotland boost after Cardiff move

David Turnbull hopes to revive his Scotland career by playing regularly for Cardiff City.

Turnbull believes his move to Cardiff will give him the opportunity to push for a spot in the Scotland squad for Euro 2024. [ more ]

Soccer News

Leeds United want to sign Everton centre-back Ben Godfrey - Soccer News

Leeds United interested in signing Ben Godfrey from Everton

Leeds likely to make a second bid for Godfrey [ more ]

BBC Sport

FA Cup: Blackburn Rovers v Wrexham - live text & radio commentary

Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has made five changes to the team lineup.

Harry Pickering, Hayden Carter, Callum Brittain, and Harry Leonard are unavailable for the match. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Championship: QPR v Huddersfield - score & live text

QPR and Huddersfield are facing off in a crucial Championship match.

There is a lot at stake for both teams in this game. [ more ]

BBC Sport

The unlikely EFL Cup finalists as Middlesbrough try to join them

Middlesbrough could become the first team outside of the Premier League to reach the EFL Cup final in 11 years

Since 1991, the last time a non-Premier League side lifted the competition, Middlesbrough and six other clubs have reached the final. [ more ]

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Chelsea v Manchester United: Women's Super League live

Manchester City vs. Liverpool, Brighton vs. Bristol City, and Charlton vs. Blackburn are key matches in the WSL and Championship today. [ more ]

Steelers Wire

Pittsburgh Steelers

Ex-Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey reacts to Mike Tomlin's 'biggest regret'

Mike Tomlin's biggest regret is not winning a Lombardi Trophy with Maurkice Pouncey on the Steelers.

Pouncey responded to Tomlin's comment with gratitude and called himself a champion at life. [ more ]

Soccer News

Aston Villa tempted by Middlesbrough's Morgan Rogers - Soccer News

Middlesbrough rejects Aston Villa's offer for Morgan Rogers.

Rogers has impressed since joining Middlesbrough six months ago. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

4 months ago

San Francisco 49ers

Playoff mindset: Nick Bosa, Chase Young discuss 49ers' mental shift

Chase Young understands that talent alone is not enough to win a championship.

The 49ers prioritize a team-first mentality over individual success. [ more ]

BBC Sport

4 months ago