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12 June 2025
Portland Timbers winger Antony has won AT&T Goal of the Matchday honors for Matchday 18, earning 49.2% of the fan vote. The Brazilian scored a brilliant solo goal, curling a shot into the top corner after a slick run to equalize in Portland’s 2-1 win over St. Louis CITY SC at Providence Park. It marked his sixth goal of the season. 2nd place, Daniel Ríos (37.6%): Starting with Brian White on Gold…
12 June 2025
The Indiana Pacers moved one step closer to their first NBA title Wednesday night. They secured a 116-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Bennedict Mathurin exploded for a game-high 27 points in just 22 minutes on 12 shot attempts. He became the youngest player since 1970-71 to score 25+ points off the bench in a Finals game. His aggressive scoring helped the…
12 June 2025
David Greenwood, a UCLA basketball legend and champion, has died at age 68 after a battle with cancer. His death was confirmed on Wednesday. Greenwood joined UCLA in 1975, just months after John Wooden’s retirement. He averaged 14.8 points and 8.7 rebounds over four seasons, helping the Bruins to a 102-17 record, four league titles, and a 1976 Final Four appearance. He earned first-team…
12 June 2025
Sounders FC’s Obed Vargas is rapidly becoming one of the most-watched young players in the world. When the Sounders face Botafogo in their FIFA Club World Cup opener on Sunday, the 19-year-old midfielder from Anchorage, Alaska will be under the microscope of European scouts and clubs looking for the next breakout star. “At this point, what I’d say is I don’t know if there’s a club in the world…
12 June 2025
Christian Eriksen has backed Thomas Frank as an ideal fit for Tottenham Hotspur. He called the Brentford manager a “perfect match” for the club. Frank is widely expected to take over at Spurs, following their recent Europa League triumph and the departure of Ange Postecoglou. Eriksen, who worked under Frank during his time at Brentford in 2021/22. He believes his former coach would thrive at the…
12 June 2025
San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama is in China, but it’s not just for sightseeing. The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year is currently on a 10-day immersive stay at the iconic Shaolin Temple in Zhengzhou. He is expected to train in Shaolin Kung Fu, Chan (Zen) meditation, and even explore traditional Chinese medicine. Photos circulating on social media show the 7-foot-4 star with a shaved…
12 June 2025
Martin Zubimendi quietly delivered one of the night’s standout performances and Mikel Arteta may have been watching closely. The Real Sociedadmidfielder scored the opening goal for Spain. He posted a superb 94.4% pass accuracy, completing 101 of 107 passes. His composure and control in the middle of the park were vital in Spain’s eventual triumph. By contrast, Pedri( who had a perfect 100%…
12 June 2025
Barcelona are seeking cover for star pair Lamine Yamaland Raphinha, with Perisic seen as a cheap option. Now 36, Perisic has been recommended to Barça chief Deco by coach Hansi Flick, who worked with the Croatian at Bayern Munich. Mundo Deportivo says Barça are now considering Perisic after being frustrated in talks for Liverpool winger Luis Diaz. Perisic is off contract at PSV at the end of the…
12 June 2025
Atletico Madrid have signed Argentine goalkeeper Juan Musso from Atalanta. The three-year contract deal was announced by both clubs said on Tuesday. The 31-year-old joined Atleti on loan last season, serving as a backup to first-choice goalkeeper Jan Oblak. He made nine appearances during his loan spell, featuring in seven Copa del Rey matches and two LaLiga games. Musso, who has played twice for…
12 June 2025
Inter Milan have chosen Cristian Chivu to lead the Serie A club into a new era. The former Romania defender as Simone Inzaghi’s replacement ahead of the upcoming Club World Cup. Still reeling from humiliation at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, Interhave gambled on novice Chivu after failing to get Cesc Fabregas from Como. Chivu has agreed a two-year contract with…
12 June 2025
Jobe Bellingham has completed a high-profile move from Sunderland to Borussia Dortmund. Both clubs confirmed on Tuesday that he signed a five-year contract. The 19-year-old midfielder follows the path of his older brother Jude Bellingham, who also rose to prominence at Dortmund before moving to Real Madrid. The transfer fee, while undisclosed officially, is reported to be €33 million. This is…
12 June 2025
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan. This is the club’s fourth signing of the summer. The 26-year-old Dutch midfielder joins on a five-year deal until 2030, with the transfer fee reported to be around £46 million. Reijnders follows Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Marcus Bettinelli as Pep Guardiola continues to bolster his squad ahead of the Club World…