Report: Man City are in the race to sign Barcelona midfielder this summer
Man City eye Dani Olmo as transfer market narrative intensifies

Manchester City’s transfer strategy has long been built on precision rather than impulse, yet the growing links to Dani Olmo hint at something more expansive. According to Fichajes, City are among several elite clubs closely tracking the Barcelona playmaker, with the Spanish international emerging as one of the most coveted attacking profiles in European football.

Merab Dvalishvili has broken his nose in two places but says he will refuse surgery until he retires from MMA.
The former UFC bantamweight champion has injured his nose numerous times in his career and says another “stupid accident” in sparring has caused further damage.
Dvalishvili, 35, said he first broke his nose on his pro debut in 2014 and he cannot breathe out of one of his nostrils.
“The X-ray shows my nose is broken in two places,” said Dvalishvili, who shared the scan of his nose on his social media.

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Danny Rohl says Emmanuel Fernandez is a “role model” for Rangers’ player development strategy after the defender’s progress from Ibrox fringe player to Nigeria international.
The 24-year-old was plucked from England’s third tier when he moved from Peterborough to Rangers last summer on a four-year deal.
He started just one Premiership game between August and November amid a difficult start to his Ibrox career, but has since flourished, becoming a regular under Rohl.

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The Mets were aggressive with their placement of Elian Peña this season, elevating him to Low-A to begin the year. 
Peña enjoyed a strong spring after his stellar debut in the Dominican Summer League, and now he’s one of the youngest players at his new level at just 18. 
That proved to be no problem on Thursday, as he started the season on a high note. 
The young slugger was thrown right into the fire, batting leadoff for St. Lucie on Opening Day, and he made the most of the opportunity by reaching base three different times.

Beneil Dariush explains how Justin Gaethje can make things interesting against Ilia Topuria.
Interim champion Gaethje (27-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) meets lightweight champ Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) in a title-unification bout which headlines UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 in Washington.
Gaethje is a massive underdog against Topuria, who has knocked out current featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski, former champ Max Holloway, and BMF champ Charles Oliveira in his past three fights. Dariush thinks Gaethje can use his unorthodox striking style to throw Topuria off.

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Look, there are two sides to this Tiger Woods story. 
On the one hand, you have to take it seriously because he could’ve hurt himself and, more importantly, someone else. He could’ve killed someone. That’s not a joke. I get that. 
On the other hand … you do have to laugh. Not at the situation, of course, but at what the situation has provided us. And buddy, after the bodycam footage was released Thursday afternoon, the internet absolutely went WILD with the screenshots.

Renato Moicano is no stranger to spoiling parties.
In September 2024, Moicano stepped into enemy territory to take on fan-favorite brawler Benoit Saint-Denis in the main event of UFC Paris. Despite being the underdog, the Brazilian proved why he’s been a long-time fixture of the UFC lightweight rankings, putting away the Frenchman in by second-round TKO.
You can watch Moicano’s impressive win over Saint-Denis in the video above.

TAMPA, FLORIDA – APRIL 30: Noah Cameron #65 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch during the first inning of his MLB debut in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 30, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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We are already getting our first big-time prospect callup of the season with the Pirates turning over their shortstop position to Konnor Griffin.

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Tennessee parted ways with women’s basketball assistant coach Roman Tubner following the 2025-26 season, according to USA TODAY.
He arrived at Tennessee on April 16, 2024 after being hired by head coach Kim Caldwell. Tubner went to the Lady Vols after serving as associate head coach, recruiting coordinator and defensive coordinator at Alabama from 2022-24. He was also assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Crimson Tide from 2021-23.
Tubner was also an assistant at Ball State, UNC Wilmington, Indiana State, Austin Peay, Arkansas Tech and Arkansas-Monticello.

Ramsdale wins March’s Premier League Save of the Month award
Ramsdale’s excellent stop to deny Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee in the Magpies’ 2-1 win at St. James’ Park has earned the England international the prize after a public vote.
With the game situated at 1-1, the Newcastle goalkeeper dived to his left to tip Zirkzee’s long-range attempt over the bar before William Osula’s stunning late winner secured three points for the hosts, who played the full duration of the second-half with ten men.

Silas Demary Jr. of the UConn Huskies drives around Cayden Boozer of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half of the Elite Eight game in the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley gave an encouraging update regarding the injured left ankle of starting point guard Silas Demary Jr.
“He’s much better this week,” Hurley said. “He’s got a chance to play at like 90% physically for the Illinois game, which we’re going to need all of that.”
Not only does Demary Jr.

SAN DIEGO, CA – MARCH 19: Flory Bidunga #40 of the Kansas Jayhawks addresses the media during NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament practice day at Viejas Arena on March 19, 2026 in San Diego California. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Flory Bidunga was one of the best bigs in men’s college basketball this season. The Kansas Jayhawks just got great news regarding head coach Bill Self, who is set to return for his 24th year on the job, but it was quickly followed by bad news on their star center.

AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 03: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson of the United States talk on the 11th hole during a practice round prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 3, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Phil Mickelson announced on Thursday that he would not be competing at this year’s Masters Tournament. He noted that he is tending to a personal family matter and the world is certainly wishing him all the best.

The debate is over: the most unhinged, radical left-wing person in sports media is Sarah Spain. As if that wasn’t already clear when the ESPNW contributor went on a tirade calling Vice President J.D. Vance a “demon” during the Winter Olympics, Spain decided to make it crystal clear on a recent episode of her podcast. 
The episode, titled “Exclusion With a New Name”, sets the table right away.

Pro Football Focus Writer John Kosko recently named each team’s most valuable trade asset, revealing his belief that the Kansas City Chiefs will get the most in return for their ninth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
“A rare sight in the Mahomes–Andy Reid era: a top-10 pick.

Knoxville will open its 2026 season Friday against Birmingham at Covenant Health Park in Knoxville, Tennessee.
First pitch between the Smokies and Barons is slated for 7 p.m. EDT as Knoxville, a Double-A affiliate of the Cubs, will open its second season at Covenant Health Park.
Birmingham, a Double-A affiliate of the White Sox, is managed by Pat Leyland. He is the son of former Major League Baseball manager and Hall-of-Fame inductee Jim Leyland.
Jim Leyland managed Pittsburgh (1986-96), Florida (1997-98), Colorado (1999) and Detroit (2006-13) in MLB.

What Channel Is UConn Women’s Basketball On? Live Stream, Start Time for Final Four Game vs. South Carolina originally appeared on NESN.
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This year’s Final Four will feature a rematch of the 2025 national championship game, as UConn is ready to take on South Carolina.
Geno Auriemma’s squad is coming off a win against Notre Dame in which Sarah Strong and Blanca Quinonez combined to score 41 of UConn’s 70 points. The Huskies’ defense suffocated the Fighting Irish, limiting them to 39.

Osula wins March’s Premier League Guinness Goal of the Month award
The Danish frontman’s sensational late winner against Manchester United has earned him the prize, with the 22-year-old having come off the bench to clinch all three points with a brilliant solo effort in the dying seconds of the eventual 2-1 victory at St. James’ Park.
Osula surged down the right flank before cutting inside to curl a magnificent clincher past goalkeeper Senne Lammens in front of the Gallowgate End, sending the Magpies faithful wild.

Chelsea star still ‘a few weeks’ away from returning
Liam Rosenior says Levi Colwill is still “a few weeks” away from returning despite being back in full training.
Colwill has missed the entirety of the season so far with a serious knee injury.
“It’s really good to have Levi back in full training but it’s going to take a few more weeks,” Rosenior said.
“He needs to tick those boxes but we’ve got a pretty fresh group.”
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This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke with retired New England Patriots legend Julian Edelman.
In his interview with Easton Jr., Edelman discussed the unveiling of the new 2027 INFINITI QX65 and shared his thoughts on being a two-way player and the ascension of a Kansas City Chiefs‘ rival, the Jacksonville Jaguars, in the AFC.
“In football, you’ve got to have the right team in place going in the right direction with the same goal for things actually to happen. It looks like it has,” said Edelman.

Chennai Super Kings will need a marked improvement across all departments when they take on Punjab Kings in their first home game of the IPL 2026 on Friday. Their campaign began on a disappointing note with a comprehensive defeat to Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, where a youthful CSK side failed to click in any facet of the game.
Returning to Chepauk, conditions are expected to favour batting, offering CSK a chance to reset. There is also a possibility of MS Dhoni being back in the dugout despite his calf strain, providing valuable guidance to skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Not many NFL players get to suit up for their hometown team, but Travis Etienne Jr. is all but glowing with excitement to do just that this fall. The centerpiece of the New Orleans Saints‘ free agency class watched games with his family just a few hours away and scrimmaged with his brother pretending they were star running backs back in 2000s. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone more hyped up to wear black and gold.
Etienne chopped it up on The Jim Rome Show, where he was asked to highlight his favorite Saints players growing up in Louisiana.

Former Liverpool star will retire at the end of the season
Simon Mignolet Retirement Confirmed as Goalkeeping Chapter Nears Its Final Whistle

Simon Mignolet has never been one for grandstanding. His career has instead been defined by resilience, professionalism and a quiet authority between the posts. The Belgian goalkeeper has announced that his retirement will arrive at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

At 38, Mignolet’s decision feels less like a sudden exit and more like the natural closing of a long, demanding chapter.

German coach Joachim Loew pictured prior to the start of the UEFA Europa League soccer match between SC Freiburg and FC Basel at Europa-Park Stadium. Former Germany coach Joachim Loew is reportedly on the verge of making a shocking comeback to take the coaching job at the Ghana national team. Tom Weller/dpa
Former Germany coach Joachim Löw is reportedly on the verge of making a shocking comeback to take the coaching job at the Ghana national team.

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh’s Sameer Rizvi turned the spotlight on himself with a composed and commanding knock that steered Delhi Capitals to a consummate win over Lucknow SuperGiants at Ekana on Wednesday.
The Meerut-born batter walked in at No. 4 with DC under pressure at 21/2 in a chase of 142. The situation became even more tense almost immediately as Delhi slipped to 26/4 within six deliveries of his arrival, with LSG’s fast bowlers striking hard and tightening their grip on the contest.
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Official: Chiesa available for Liverpool following Italy withdrawal
Federico Chiesa pulled out of the Italy national team during the international break, but will be available for Liverpool’s FA Cup clash against Manchester City on Saturday.
Liverpool visit Gianluigi Donnarumma’s Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals tomorrow, and Chiesa will be part of the Reds squad.
Liverpool coach Arne Slot confirmed at a press conference that the Italian winger is eligible for Saturday’s match: “Federico indeed came back from the national team, where he wasn’t able to play.

🚨 Official: Harry Kane out this weekend, concern before Madrid!
Real Madrid blessed?

Vincent Kompany announced this Friday morning that Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga match against Freiburg this weekend.

After suffering an ankle injury with the England national team during the international break, Kane will be rested this Saturday, just three days before the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final in Madrid against Real.

Arbeloa praises Mbappé: he knows exactly what I ask of him
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has sought to dispel any doubts about Kylian Mbappé’s commitment to Real Madrid.
Amid the debate over his defensive work rate, the coach was emphatic in defending the attitude of his star player.
“Kylian is hugely committed and knows perfectly well what I ask of him”, the manager said, stressing that the understanding between them is total at this early stage of the season.

Oklahoma Sooners (20-15, 9-12 SEC) vs. Baylor Bears (17-16, 6-13 Big 12)
Las Vegas; Saturday, 1:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Baylor and Oklahoma meet in the College Basketball Crown.
The Bears have gone 6-13 against Big 12 teams, with an 11-3 record in non-conference play. Baylor is eighth in the Big 12 with 22.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Cameron Carr averaging 5.0.
The Sooners are 9-12 against SEC opponents. Oklahoma averages 82.9 points while outscoring opponents by 5.6 points per game.
Baylor’s average of 8.

Brad Underwood coaching timeline: How many teams has Illinois HC coached and career record originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Under Brad Underwood, the Illinois Fighting Illini have become an annual contender in the Big Ten.
Six times, he’s led the squad to the NCAA Tournament, and in five of those appearances, the Illini have won at least one game.

Scotland reeled off their 10th successive victory at the World Men’s Curling Championship to clinch a place in the semi-finals in Utah.
A comfortable 8-2 success against the Czech Republic left Ross Whyte’s rink second in the round-robin standings behind Sweden.
They now await the play-off winners from Switzerland v USA in a match you can watch via the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer at 22:00 BST on Friday.
Sweden, Scotland and Canada all finished with a record of 10 wins and two defeats.

Marcos Llorente posts controversial sun cream costume – ‘Against your biology’
The long-running health campaign from Marcos Llorente continues in controversial fashion this week, following a social media post that has garnered much attention in Spain. The Spain and Atletico Madrid midfielder has railed against modern science in several instances, facing backlash from the government among others.
Llorente, 31, has attracted plenty of attention for his healthcare practices, including using red-tinted sunglasses at night, and avoiding unnatural light in his own home.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made a strong appeal to Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant, asking him to commit to opening the batting throughout the IPL 2026 season.
Pant’s batting position has been a major talking point heading into the new campaign, especially after a mixed run in the previous edition where he struggled for consistency apart from a lone century. In their recent clash against Delhi Capitals at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Pant promoted himself to the top but his outing was cut short by an unfortunate run-out.

Oct 18, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball for a touchdown in the first half against the Southern California Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Yeah… we’re bringing back the Triple Option for Notre Dame here at OFD, and from here on out, you should expect it every weekday moving forward. So let’s jump right into it (or pitch it out).

The year 2026 has a bit of a theme for the Arizona Cardinals. Because they will be in the Hall of Fame Game in August, they will get to start training camp earlier. Because they have a new head coach in Mike LaFleur, the offseason program begins earlier, too.
Teams with new head coaches get an earlier start to the offseason program, allowing for extra time to implement new systems. They will also have an extra voluntary minicamp.
The team announced the dates of the offseason program.

Chelsea frustrated that player didn’t reward them for protecting him after “uninhibited racism”
Enzo Fernandez has frustrated Chelsea by pushing for a move in this window – and also by ignoring how they protected him.
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Kieran Gill’s piece for the Daily Mail today looks at the chaos around Enzo Fernandez.

Premier League giants offer contract renewal to Real Madrid target – Romano
Real Madrid’s pursuit of Rodri has taken a step back in recent days, more specifically after the team’s win over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League.
The Merengues, who are undoubtedly looking for a new midfield recruit in the summer, had the Spaniard at the top of their list of targets but took a step back, deferring the decision until after the FIFA World Cup.
Now, Fabrizio Romano brings another report that further distances Rodri from Real Madrid, perhaps even sealing his future in England.

Barcelona still waiting for response from veteran defender over two-year renewal offer
According to a report from MARCA, it has come to light that there is still no progress in talks between Barcelona and Andreas Christensen, even though Barcelona have offered him a new two-year deal. 
The situation has now entered a delicate phase, with the club waiting for a response that has yet to arrive.
Part of the complication comes from Christensen’s injury struggles this season.

Ajinkya Rahane launched a fiery defence of his batting and leadership after Kolkata Knight Riders slumped to a crushing 65-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens.
Under scrutiny following a slow start to the season, Rahane did not hold back in the post-match press conference, taking aim at critics questioning his intent and strike rate.
“My strike rate… I think I have one of the best strike-rates so far. People who are talking about me are probably not watching the game or they have certain agendas,” Rahane said.

SOUTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM – APRIL 09: Carlos Edwards of Sunderland celebrates scoring their first goal during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Southampton and Sunderland at St Marys Stadium on April 9, 2007 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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I may be wrong but this year is the first time since 1963 — when I first attended matches — that there’s no game over the Easter weekend.

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The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a big loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. It was one of the biggest blowout losses of the Lakers‘ 2025-26 campaign, but it became even worse with Luka Doncic’s hamstring injury.
This could have long-term repercussions for the Lakers because they heavily rely on Doncic to be their superstar player.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Checking out with 33 seconds left in the third quarter, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received a round of applause from the jam-packed OKC crowd. At least from the portion that are home fans. Six months later, we saw the same result in this highly anticipated matchup of MVP contenders.
The Oklahoma City Thunder absolutely destroyed the Los Angeles Lakers in a 139-96 win. Leading wire-to-wire, they led by as many as 46 points in a game that saw some unreal scores.
Didn’t even take two full minutes before the Thunder set the tone.

Chelsea have turned into a “soulless financial institution” – and still can’t stop losing money
A scathing piece in the Daily Mirror has pointed out that Chelsea are struggling on and off the pitch right now.
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The international break is almost over, but the ripples from the explosive comments made by Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella in their while on national team duty are still spreading.

💸 Goalkeeper joins the attack! La Liga’s top earners
 L’Équipe recently published numerous player salaries from Europe’s top leagues. Of course, La Liga was included too. Here’s how much the top 5 in Spain earn per month (gross).
5. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
1,670,000 euros
5. Jan Oblak (Atlético Madrid)
1,670,000 euros
4. Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)
1,730,000 euros 

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3. David Alaba (Real Madrid)
1,880,000 euros
2. Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)
2,670,000 euros
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