Author: Michael

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Ajax parted ways with coach Oscar Garcia on Sunday after a turbulent season in which the Dutch club finished fifth in Eredivisie.
In a statement, Ajax said it “mutually agreed to terminate the coach’s contract,” which had one year remaining.
In March, the 53-year-old Garcia came out of his role with the Under-23 side to replace coach Fred Grim, who was sent back to work at the Ajax academy.
Grim had been made first-team coach after John Heitinga was fired last November. Heitinga was appointed following the resignation of Francesco Farioli last May.

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The Phoenix Suns continue to address their free agents with Jordan Goodwin agreeing to a three-year, $19-million deal with a player option on the third year, sources confirmed June 21 to The Arizona Republic 
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news earlier on Father’s Day morning.  
NBA teams can begin signing free agents to contracts July 6. 
Emerging as the team’s best on-ball defender, the 6-3 Goodwin averaged 8.7 points and 4.9 rebounds and a career-best 1.5 steals in the 2025-26 season.

Phoenix finished the regular season fourth in the NBA in steals at 9.

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Pisa’s Akinsanmiro deal collapses as Bundesliga sides move in for Inter youngster
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro will return to Inter after Pisa’s purchase option collapsed at the final hurdle, with Fabrizio Romano revealing the deal broke down during the exchange of documents despite the €7.5 million option having initially been exercised by the Tuscan club.
The breakdown represents a surprising development given that Pisa had been expected to make the move permanent following the young Nigerian midfielder’s loan spell.

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Liverpool stand firm on €30m transfer stance amid interest from European giants
Liverpool Set Firm Curtis Jones Valuation as Inter Milan Push for Deal

Liverpool’s summer transfer window is expected to feature significant squad reshaping, but one name continues to generate growing interest across Europe. Curtis Jones, a player who has spent his entire career at Anfield, is now at the centre of increasing speculation as Inter Milan intensify their pursuit of the midfielder.

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