Author: Michael

PSG v England: Chelsea won’t be the last in 2025
Paris Saint-Germain are one game away from being crowned club world champions, but there’s a familiar theme running through their journey – another clash with an English side.
Luis Enrique’s men face Chelsea this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup and remarkably, it’ll be their eighth match against English opposition this calendar year.
If it feels like PSG have been playing the Premier League on loop lately, it’s because they practically have.

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Villa Finalise Deal for Goalkeeper with Defence and Wing Additions Next
Aston Villa Secure Marco Bizot as Reliable Backup in Goal
Smart Depth in Goalkeeping Department

Aston Villa are close to finalising the signing of Marco Bizot from Brest, as reported by The Athletic. The 34-year-old will arrive for a low-cost fee and is set to become the club’s No. 2 goalkeeper behind Emiliano Martinez. This move follows the departure of Robin Olsen, who left at the end of his contract and has since joined Malmo.

Bizot brings a wealth of experience and consistency.

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Take a look at Jacksonville Jaguars’ running back Tank Bigsby as he goes through offseason workout drills with training camp on the horizon.
Bigsby took on a much larger role in 2024 and showcased his big-play potential with the ball in his hands.
When it was all said and done, Bigsby averaged 4.6 yards per rush and scored seven touchdowns. According to PFF’s metrics, Bigsby was third in average yards after contact and 13th in missed tackles forced.
A difficult back to bring down, that ability to stay on his feet helped Bigsby generate explosive plays.

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SAN FRANCISCO — Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani splashed his 32nd home run of the season into San Francisco’s McCovey Cove beyond the right-field wall Friday night.
It marked the 65th home run into the water by an opponent in Oracle Park’s 25-year history and 171st in all — and 35 of those belong to home run king Barry Bonds.
Ohtani connected with one out in the third inning for a two-run drive after Hyeseong Kim’s leadoff single marked the first hit of the night for Los Angeles against Giants starter Logan Webb.

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Earlier this week during Iowa women’s basketball’s media availability following summer practice, senior forward Jada Gyamfi revealed a peculiar team tradition that will likely come as a shock to many Hawkeye fans and some unsuspecting teammates as well.
During her rounds with the local media, Gyamfi was asked if she had any unique veteran jokes or pranks she performs with the team after being around the program for the last three seasons.

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$109 Million Bucks Player Takes Jab at Pacers Amid NBA Free Agency originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Milwaukee Bucks are making big moves this offseason. In a bold decision, they waived Damian Lillard, who was recovering from an Achilles injury, and stretched his $113 million contract over five years, creating financial flexibility. That move helped them land former Pacers big man Myles Turner, who signed a four-year, $108.9 million deal with the Bucks. The contract includes a player option for the 2028-29 season and starts with a $25.3 million salary for 2025-26.

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Richmond Flying Squirrels pitcher Joe Whitman has had his share of ups and downs in three seasons as a minor-league baseball player.
Whitman, a 2020 Hudson High School graduate, has a losing record and an ERA north of 4 since being drafted in the second round of the 2023 MLB Draft with the 69th overall pick by the San Francisco Giants.
None of those statistics from the past mattered July 9 when Whitman led the Flying Squirrels to a 2-1 win over the Akron RubberDucks at Canal Park.
Whitman, a left-hander, pitched six innings and allowed four hits, including a solo home run to Kahlil Watson.

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There are 57 days remaining before the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2025 regular season and 59th year of NFL existence. Under new head coach Kellen Moore, the Saints will open up at home against the Arizona Cardinals. The No. 57 is currently worn by undrafted rookie defender Tyreem Powell. It was most famously worn by Hall of Fame linebacker Rickey Jackson, but most recently donned during the regular season for two games in 2022 by defensive end Christian Ringo. Here’s a closer look at Powell, our Saints Player of the Day, as he steps into the sizeable legacy of No. 57.

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Newcastle Target £50m Serie A Star as Howe Eyes Defensive Upgrade
Scalvini Sparks Magpies Ambition Amid FFP Constraints
Centre-Back Conundrum at St James’ Park

Newcastle United’s recruitment drive under Eddie Howe continues with ambition and purpose. Fresh off the £52 million acquisition of Anthony Elanga, the club’s attention now turns to reinforcing a vulnerable defence.

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