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22 March 2025
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe who led the team to a League Cup victory on Sunday is set to be handed the freedom of the city award. This marked Newcastle’s first since 1969. In the past, the honor has been awarded to Sir Bobby Robson, Alan Shearer, and Jackie Milburn. City council leader Karen Kilgour told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “Generations of supporters have never seen their…
22 March 2025
Sporting confirmed on Wednesday the transfers of Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo to Chelsea. In a statement to the CMVM, Sporting revealed that the deals will bring in 74. Quenda’s transfer to London is valued at €52.136 million (£43.7m), with €50.777 million (£42.6m) as a fixed fee and €1.358 million (£1.1m) based on performance-related variables. It was also confirmed that the Portuguese…
21 March 2025
Supporter trusts represent a significant shift in how football clubs are governed. These organizations are formed by fans who come together to acquire a stake in their club, allowing them to have a voice in decision-making processes. Supporter trusts aim to promote democratic governance and ensure that clubs prioritize the interests of their supporters over profit-driven motives. This model…
20 March 2025
The San Jose Sharks have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the sixth straight season. Their 18-41-9 record officially eliminated them from contention following the St. Louis Blues’ 7-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The Sharks last made the playoffs in 2018-19, reaching the Western Conference Final before falling to the Blues in six games. The match featured forwards Joe Thornton, Tomas Hertl,…
20 March 2025
Brooklyn Nets’ leading scorer, Cam is expected to miss the rest of the season due to injury( strained left hamstring). The Nets announced on Saturday that Thomas strained his hamstring during their loss at Chicago on Thursday. The injury was unfortunate because Thomas had gotten his first career double-double, getting 24 points and a career-best 10 assists earlier in the match. The team also said…
20 March 2025
Donald “Slick” Watts, a fan favorite for the SuperSonics and later a beloved teacher and coach in Seattle, has died. He was 73. Watts had been in poor health following a stroke in 2021. Watts’ son Donald, who played for Washington, announced his father’s death Saturday on a social media post which siad: “You did so much for so many of us. It was an honor call you pops.” Watts was to the Sonics in…
20 March 2025
The New Orleans Pelicans take another hit as Trey Murphy III is ruled out for the year with a torn labrum and partially torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder. Murphy initially dislocated his shoulder in the first quarter of Monday’s 46-point loss to the Detroit Pistons. Further examination revealed the extent of the injury, and the Pelicans confirmed his season-ending timeline after the game.…
20 March 2025
New York Rangers Arthur Kaliyev is out for the rest of the season due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old forward last game was against the Winnipeg Jets which took place on March 11. He has accumulated four points (three goals, one assist) in 14 games after being claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Kings on Jan. 6. He also scored a goal and gave an assist in Ranger’s last five games with…
20 March 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis prepares for his return to the NBA G League as he recovers from a left abductor strain. He will be training with the Texas Legends, the Mavericks’ G League affiliate. Davis, a 10-time All-Star, played just one game for the Mavericks after being acquired in a blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers. In his single appearance on Feb. 8, he scored…
20 March 2025
Andrei Svechnikov returned to the ice Monday and may play against the San Jose Sharks on Thurday. The Carolina Hurricanes forward had missed three games due to an upper-body injury. He skated with assistant coach Jeff Daniels before practice, marking his first session since March 9 win over the Winnipeg Jets. “We’ll find out,” Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said when asked if Svechnikov could…
20 March 2025
FC Cincinnati announced the signing of defender Brad Smith Friday. The contract features an agreement for the 30-year-old Australian international to play for the club through 2025 with an option for 2026. Brad joins Cincinnati after Houston Dynamo FC declined his contract option at the end of last season. “We’d like to welcome Brad and his family to Cincinnati,” said general manager Chris…
20 March 2025
Chicago Fire FC have acquired midfielder Sam Williams for homegrown rights from the New York Red Bulls and signed him to a new homegrown contract through 2025, with club options for 2026-28. In exchange, the Red Bulls receive $100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM), with the potential for an additional $75,000 in performance-based incentives. Chicago director of football and head coach Gregg…