5 July 2024
NFL teams and players have joined in with other Americans on social media to celebrate the Fourth of July; the USA’s Independence Day. Here is a collection of some Independence Day posts on social media from around the league:
5 July 2024
Kemba Walker, the all-time leading scorer in Charlotte Hornets history and four-time All-Star in his 12 NBA seasons, announced that he will be retiring from basketball on Tuesday. Walker, who played for AS Monaco in the Euroleague last campaign, spent eight seasons with the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets (2011 -19), two seasons with the Boston Celtics (2019-21), and one season with the New York Knicks…
4 July 2024
Picture Credit As the 2024 NFL season approaches, fantasy football enthusiasts are gearing up for their drafts, aiming to construct teams that can dominate the league. Here, we delve into the latest strategies and insights that can help you navigate your drafts with precision and foresight. Embracing the Best Ball Format Best ball leagues offer a unique challenge in fantasy sports, where your…
4 July 2024
According to Florian Plettenberg, Borussia Dortmund have added Pierre-Emile Højbjerg to their list of potential midfielders. Dortmund are eager to strengthen their central areas, with the Tottenham player to become a viable option if they cannot get Brighton’s Pascal Gross. Højbjerg will take time to reflect on Denmark’s elimination from the Euros at the hands of Germany and might then weigh his…
4 July 2024
Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart says he would not swap Lamine Yamal for Real Madrid signing Kylian Mbappe. Gaspart was asked about the prospect when speaking on El Chiringuito. He replied: “No. I would not. An exchange? Yamal is neither better nor worse, he is different. For some he is better and for others he is worse. “ Gaspart said that for Yamal “his value is not age, it is the…
4 July 2024
Former Orlando City SC star Kaká will be the first-ever player to be inducted into the club’s new “Legends’ Terrace” on July 6, the club announced on Wednesday. The Legends’ Terrace is a permanent display at INTER&Co Stadium that will honour those who have had a remarkable impact on Orlando City SC and NWSL side Orlando Pride. The ceremony will be held on Legends Night: Kaká, a new theme night…
4 July 2024
Yordan Alvarez gave his Houston Astros manager a thumbs up, picked up his bat and got back to swinging. Things became scary in the first inning of the Astros’ 9-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, when Alvarez twisted his left ankle after grounding a ball to short for the final out of the frame. Houston could not afford their sharpest hitter being absent. But after a quick…
4 July 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs are making a movie in 2024 with Hallmark, and Patrick Mahomes will not be headlining. Kansas City and Hallmark are collaborating with the NFL and Skydance Sports to produce a holiday movie. Tyler Hynes, Hunter King and Ed Begley Jr. will star in the Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. The film is slated to premier on the Hallmark Channel this winter during the 15th…
4 July 2024
Bronny James says the chance to play professionally alongside his father LeBron James had no role in his choice to join the NBA draft. Now that he has been chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny says he can still deal with all the extra attention and expectations as the James family makes basketball history. “I’m … trying to get my name out for myself,” Bronny said Tuesday. “I just want to come…
4 July 2024
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has dismissed the mockery of former Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann. Ahead of the Euros quarter final on Friday, Lehmann referred to Spain as “small’’ and as a “youth team’’. In response, Spain winger Yamal said: “It is his opinion, what is he going to tell you? He is German. Trying to destabilise us a little. We do not listen to anyone, we will demonstrate who we are.…
4 July 2024
Liverpool could bring in a new goalkeeper as a restructuring in the team is unavoidable. The Reds are in the middle of concluding their transfer plans for manager Arne Slot. Previous third choice Adrian is out of the contract, while no.2 Caoimhin Kelleher’s future is uncertain. Adrian wants to leave for regular game time, but will find it hard especially with the amount that the team is asking…
4 July 2024
Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has made a bold claim stating that Cristiano Ronaldo will quit playing for Portugal after Euro 2024. Ronaldo has been in middling form with his team at the Euros, failing to score in open play. He did score a goal in a penalty shootout victory over Slovenia in the last 16, but missed a penalty during full-time. “I can’t imagine that (he’ll play in…