Duke Tobin made it clear the Cincinnati Bengals were ‘all in’ this offseason as the team desperately searches to get back into playoff contention in 2026.
The Bengals fired off day one with two big-time signings to help bolster their defense in Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe.
The more you look into defensive end Boye Mafe, the more similar the signing looks to the Bengals snagging Trey Hendrickson back in 2021.
The Bengals are likely looking for another Hendrickson-like breakout player with Mafe based on his production and numbers so far in his career.
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Borussia Dortmund pay tribute to Rote Erde Stadium with special jersey
What better way to celebrate 100 years of Rote Erde Stadium than with a brand new exclusive jersey?
Borussia Dortmund have announced the launch of an exclusive shirt honoring the stadium where the first team played from 1937 to 1974, and which now serves as the home ground for the club’s second team.
BVB’s first team will be the first to wear the new shirt at their home match against Hamburger SV on March 21.
Staying with their long-time sponsor, the jersey is made by BVB’s usual supplier, PUMA.
Verratti ruled out of Italy’s 2026 World Cup play-off campaign
Despite being tipped with a surprise return to the Italy national team set-up after almost three years, it appears that Marco Verratti will not be available for the crucial World Cup play-off campaign at the end of the month after all.
Verratti had been tipped with a return to the Italy national team squad for the World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland coming up on March 26, and recent reports claimed that he was on Gennaro Gattuso’s preliminary squad list.
As Ousmane Dembele and Julian Alvarez streaked away from ailing English defences, they weren’t just goals that went from end to end. They were perfect illustrations of how this Champions League season has gone from extreme to extreme. With maybe more to come.
In those brilliant breakaway goals, you also saw how so much Premier League financial power devolved into its teams desperately chasing ties, with a lot of ground to make up.
An unprecedented six clubs in the last-16 may yet become an unprecedented wipe-out, an unparalleled humiliation. Three first-leg thrashings were bad enough.
Asian Cup: Australia and South Korea play out six-goal thriller in front of record crowd
A record crowd of 60,279 for a Women’s Asian Cup match saw Australia snatch a last gasp draw with South Korea in Sydney.
Going into the game, the Matildas knew only a win would be enough to see them top the group and play all their remaining games in Sydney. Anything else would mean a trip back across to Perth. However, it would mean avoiding Japan until the final, should both teams make it that far.
Report: Man United eyeing move to sign Premier League defender
Man Utd Target Murillo as Defensive Plans Begin to Take Shape
Manchester United’s defensive planning for the summer is already taking shape, and attention is turning toward a name quietly building a reputation in the Premier League. According to reporting from iNews, Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo has emerged as a potential option as the club reassesses its defensive depth.
A new era in New England: Boston Legacy FC prepares for inaugural NWSL season
Fall colors, maple syrup, and wicked weather are typically the first things that come to mind when you think of New England. But a new phrase is quickly associating itself with the region: soccer expansion.
The beautiful game is on the rise, and Boston Legacy FC is ready to lead New England into this next major sporting arena.
Returning to the national stage
From the MLS to the USL, New England has consistently showcased its regional pride and top-tier talent.
LILLE, France (AP) — Aston Villa travelled to Lille to kick off the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday boosted by the return from injury of captain John McGinn.
McGinn was absent for seven weeks since a knee injury in a Premier League loss to Everton in January.
“It’s massive to have him back,” teammate Morgan Rogers said. “He puts a smile on people’s faces, he plays with that smile, wears the badge on his sleeve and he brings a lot to our team.”
Villa and Lille also met in the Conference League quarterfinals two years ago, when Unai Emery’s men advanced on penalties.
The Premier League is in a dominant position for the extra places in the Champions League and Europa League [Getty Images]
With the knockout phase of all three European competitions having started, how is the race for the extra places in the Champions League shaping up?
The two nations which perform best across the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League this season will be handed European Performance Spots (EPS) by Uefa.
It may be just spring practice, but it’s good to have Ohio State football back in any realm. Seeing the 2026 team take the field this week for the start of their spring ball routine, it’s clear the Buckeyes will be right atop of the college football landscape in regard to the most talented teams yet again.
With these spring practices now taking place, recruiting is picking up, with many top targets heading to Columbus for visits. The rest of this week will be no different.