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liverpool Monaco are set to battle Newcastle United for midfielder Lamine Camara this summer.

foot market report Newcastle have already made a move for the 22-year-old, and Liverpool will respond.

Newcastle Book a meeting

The website reports that after another excellent season with Monaco, Lamine Camara is set to become a key player in the summer transfer window.

newcastle Have stepped up their efforts for him and believe Liverpool can soon follow suit. Monaco currently value the Senegal international at around €50m.

He has been one of the standout performers in the Monegasque team this season, shining and managing four goals and one assist in 30 games.

Monaco is expected to be part of a huge summer sale. They are aware that the midfielder enjoys ‘huge popularity’ across the continent. The Ligue 1 side are set for a ‘real tidal wave of interest’ especially from the Premier League.

Several English clubs have already made inquiries regarding the player’s status. According to FM information, Newcastle have already decided to accelerate their search. They look to step up to the game following the departures of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães.

Liverpool ‘very keen’

Lamine Camara is his top priority. They are now ready to move forward and things have moved forward in recent times. Newcastle management has held a meeting with representatives of the players.

But he is not alone in the race. According to FM sources, Liverpool is also ‘very keen’ on this deal. Liverpool have now become aware of a meeting between Camara’s representatives and Newcastle.

And now that’s putting pressure on the Reds to step up their efforts to avoid being tricked. The asking price will be around €50m. This figure is seen as ‘far from unattainable’ for Newcastle or Liverpool.

Monaco, meanwhile, will make a profit of €35m on a player who will cost them €15m in the summer of 2024. Now the Premier League appears to be his next destination.

塞维利亚球迷现在开始乞讨 纽卡斯尔联 门将奥德西斯·弗拉乔季莫斯将在夏天结束后留在俱乐部。

El Desmarque 报告了今天的情况。 他们解释说，一群塞维利亚球迷在最近的一次会议上向他明确表达了他们的感受。

塞维利亚想要转会

该报解释说，奥德赛·弗拉霍迪莫斯将于周日在桑切斯-皮斯胡安球场面临他的最后一场比赛。他与纽卡斯尔的租借合同将于本赛季结束后到期，预计他将返回英格兰。

这对塞维利亚来说将是一个巨大的失望，他在一个艰难的赛季中确立了自己的英雄地位。根据 El Desmarque 的说法，他是“球队中最好的球员”。

没有他，塞维利亚的处境将会更加不稳定，而他深受塞维利亚球迷的喜爱。

他们渴望明确表达对他的感受。本周六，当他离开训练时，塞维利亚球迷向这位纽卡斯尔租借者表达了他们的愿望。 “请留下来，请留下来，”弗拉霍季莫斯在结束训练时向他发出恳求。

这是否会发生，还有待观察。弗拉乔迪莫斯不止一次明确表示他想留下来。他和球迷在这方面是一致的。问题是纽卡斯尔是否能让这一切成为可能。

纽卡斯尔要求不明确

ABC塞维利亚也报道 今天谈到希腊门将。他们表示，纽卡斯尔为这位 32 岁的球员“付出了一大笔钱”，并且“不会轻易放他走”。

《体育见证》上个月报道了一份报告 据称，纽卡斯尔今年夏天希望以 1000 万欧元的价格收购 Odysseas Vlachodimos。不过，考虑到他们在 2024 年支付了 2360 万欧元，这个数字似乎有点低。

即使这是要价，对于塞维利亚来说也可能太贵了。西班牙球队正陷入财务危机，根本没有那么多钱可以花在引援上。

他们可能希望在今年夏天达成另一笔租借协议，这将使弗拉霍迪莫斯在2027年进入合同的最后一年。但考虑到他在西班牙的表现，纽卡斯尔很难看到任何折扣，即使塞维利亚球迷不断乞求。

A new report suggests the Sacramento Kings or Los Angeles Clippers could take a risk with their top 10 selection in June and go after a star from national champion Michigan. But this is not Yaxel Lendeborg.

Over the weekend, both the Kings and Clippers found out where they will select in next month’s NBA Draft. The results were very different for the pair of California teams. Despite having strong chances to make the top four, Sacramento finished seventh overall. LA got a rare run of luck and won with the fifth overall pick.

The Clippers reached such a critical spot despite being playoff contenders this spring because of the bold trade they made that sent Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for a top-four protected pick. When Indy finished with the fifth overall pick, the selection went to LA.

In the days since, various draft speculations have linked the Kings and Clippers to star prospects such as Darius Acuff Jr., Kingston Flemings, and Keaton Wagler. However, according to CBS Sports draft expert Adam Finkelstein, both teams could go in surprising directions with their picks at five and seven, respectively.

Finkelstein claims that after looking impressive at the NBA Draft Combine this week, Michigan big man Ade Mara is rapidly moving up draft boards, and the Clippers and Kings have the most obvious need for a center in which the Spaniard has “incredible size, rim protection, deceptive mobility, passing and touch.”

“It remains to be seen whether someone will pull the trigger at 5 or 7, but it is no longer viewed as unlikely, especially in that latter scenario,” Finklestein noted about the player who was originally projected to go much later in Round 1.

If any Michigan star advanced to the event, most basketball fans would assume it would be top star Yaxel Lendeborg. The senior was first or second to the national champions in points, rebounds, assists and steals.

But Mara is a beast at 7-foot-3 and 259 pounds. Its wingspan is 7 feet 6 feet and height is 9 feet 9 inches. Mara is a shot-blocking specialist who led the Big Ten with 2.6 blocks last season.

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Sevilla fans have now started begging newcastle united Goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos will remain at the club beyond the summer.

L. Desmarck reports on the situation today. He explains that a group of Sevilla fans made their feelings clear to him at a recent meeting.

want transfer to sevilla

The newspaper reports that Odysseas Vlachodimos faces its last game at Sanchez-Pizjuan on Sunday. His loan deal with Newcastle expires at the end of the season and he is expected to return to England.

It would be a huge disappointment for Sevilla, where he has established himself as a hero in a difficult season. According to El Desmarck, he is ‘the best player in the team’.

Without him, Sevilla would have been in a much more precarious position, and he is greatly liked among Sevilla fans.

And they’re willing to make their feelings about it clear. This Saturday, Sevilla fans made their wishes known to the Newcastle loanee as he left training. “Please stop, please stop,” Vlachodimos appealed as he left the training ground.

Whether that happens remains to be seen. Vlachodimos has made it clear on more than one occasion that he would like to stay. He and the fans are together on this front. The question is whether Newcastle will be able to make it happen.

Newcastle’s demands are vague

ABC Seville also reports Today on the Greek goalkeeper. He says Newcastle ‘paid a huge sum’ for the 32-year-old and ‘will not let him go easily’.

Sport Witness covered a report last month It is being said that Newcastle want €10 million for Odysseus Vlachodimos this summer. However, given that he paid €23.6m in 2024, this seems a bit low.

Even if that is the asking price, it will likely be too expensive for Sevilla. The Spanish side is in financial trouble and doesn’t have that much money to spend on signings.

They are likely hoping for another loan deal this summer, which would leave Vlachodimos in the last year of his deal in 2027. But given that he has impressed in Spain, it is difficult to see Newcastle wanting to make any concessions, even if Sevilla fans keep begging.

曼联 曼城和曼城正在考虑今年夏天以 1 亿欧元收购纽卡斯尔联队球星桑德罗·托纳利。

《晚邮报》今天对这位 26 岁的人进行了报道，指出金融公平竞赛规则将迫使纽卡斯尔今年夏天“出售他们的家族瑰宝”。

纽卡斯尔听取报价

根据该报的消息，纽卡斯尔准备考虑对这位意大利中场的报价，因为他们希望平衡收支。由于未能获得欧冠资格或任何形式的欧洲联赛资格，埃迪·豪的球队今年夏天被迫出售。

在向 AC 米兰支付 5900 万欧元后，他们预计将为这位意大利国脚开出 1 亿欧元的报价。这个数字将使他被排除在意大利俱乐部的市场之外。他的年薪近 1000 万欧元也是如此。

相反，曼城和 曼联 据该报报道，这些是“最有可能的目的地”。两者是否会支付 1 亿欧元还有待观察。

曼联和曼城寻找中场球员

两人似乎都有意在今年夏天改变中场选择。尤其是曼联，需要至少一名中场球员来取代即将离任的卡塞米罗。

但人们相信，他们可以瞄准两到三个人担任这个角色，曼努埃尔·乌加特等人预计也将继续前进。

曼城 与城市竞争对手相比，他们的需求较少。他们已经拥有罗德里、尼科·冈萨雷斯、蒂贾尼·雷恩德斯、马特奥·科瓦契奇和贝尔纳多·席尔瓦等可以踢中锋的球员。

席尔瓦合同到期后将离开，科瓦契奇也可能离开。罗德里的情况还有待观察。毕竟他长期以来一直与可能转会皇家马德里联系在一起。

不管怎样，意大利人相信曼城和曼联正在争夺这位纽卡斯尔球星。他们找不到任何要价 1 亿欧元的意大利竞争对手。

曼聯和曼城正在考慮今年夏天以 1 億歐元的價格爭奪紐卡斯爾聯球星桑德羅·托納利。

《晚郵報》今天對這位 26 歲的球員進行了報道，稱財務公平競賽規則將迫使紐卡斯爾在今年夏天「出售他們的家族瑰寶」。

紐卡斯爾聽取報價

根據該報的消息，紐卡斯爾準備考慮對這位義大利中場的報價，因為他們希望平衡收支。由於未能獲得歐冠資格或任何形式的歐洲聯賽資格，埃迪·豪的球隊今年夏天被迫出售。

在向 AC 米蘭支付 5900 萬歐元後，他們預計將為這位義大利國腳開出 1 億歐元的報價。這個數字將使他被排除在義大利俱樂部的市場之外。他的年薪近 1000 萬歐元也是如此。

相反，據該報稱，曼城和曼聯是「最有可能的目的地」。兩者是否會支付 1 億歐元還有待觀察。

曼聯和曼城尋找中場球員

兩人似乎都有意在今年夏天改變中場選擇。尤其是曼聯，需要至少一名中場球員來取代即將離任的卡塞米羅。

但人們相信，他們可以瞄準兩到三個人擔任這個角色，曼努埃爾·烏加特等人預計也將繼續前進。

曼城的需求比他們的同城對手少。他們已經擁有羅德里、尼科·岡薩雷斯、蒂賈尼·雷恩德斯、馬特奧·科瓦契奇和貝爾納多·席爾瓦等可以踢中鋒的球員。

席爾瓦合約到期後將離開，科瓦契奇也可能離開。羅德里的情況還有待觀察。畢竟他長期以來一直與可能轉會皇家馬德里聯繫在一起。

不管怎樣，義大利人相信曼城和曼聯正在爭奪這位紐卡斯爾球星。他們找不到任何要價 1 億歐元的義大利競爭對手。

With NASCAR’s silly season just a few months away, Kyle Busch’s future is the biggest uncertainty in the Cup Series right now. Now the uncertainty may be less.

Bob Pokrass of Fox Sports wrote that if Busch were to leave RCR, which he is still reluctant to do, joining Spire Motorsports is the “most logical” destination for the future Hall of Famer.

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There were reports in February that Spier wanted to hunt big game in the NASCAR Silly Season. Team co-owner Jeff Dickerson is adamant that Spire become one of the top teams in the Cup Series and has shown a willingness to take aggressive steps to improve.

However, no move is necessarily guaranteed. Carson Hocevar is emerging as a superstar in NASCAR and scored a dominant win for Spire at Talladega. Meanwhile, the inclusion of Daniel Suarez has been a huge benefit.

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Suárez, who many believed was struggling to save his Cup career entering 2026, has the highest average starting position (12.92) and average finishing position (15.00) in his Cup Series career. He currently sits 14th in the points, one spot off the lead in The Chase while Busch is 24th.

Who could replace Kyle Busch at Spire Motorsports?

Entering 2026, the most likely scenario appears to be that Daniel Suarez does not live up to expectations in his first season with Spire Motorsports and is replaced by Kyle Busch in the No. 7 car. Circumstances may have changed that.

RELATED: Michael McDowell reveals who could be his successor

However, Michael McDowell has been Spire’s worst performing driver this season. Despite finishing second at Watkins Glen, McDowell is 21st in points and trails Suarez in average starting position (17.78), average finishing position (19.92), and points (225, 21st).

“”It’s tough… but, no, I don’t plan on quitting my job anytime soon. But I feel like there’s clearly a limit to how long you can do this. I don’t know what that number is, but I want to perform well and as long as I’m performing well, I love doing it.

Michael McDowell talks to The Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi about his struggles this season, plans for the future

McDowell, who will turn 42 in December, has given no indication of interest in moving away from full-time racing. If Spire wants to make a change, it now seems possible that Busch could replace McDowell in the No. 71 car next season.

RELATED: Latest discussion on potential landing spots for Kyle Busch in 2027

However, the most likely outcome is that McDowell will get another season with Spire and Busch will remain with Richard Childress Racing. If both drivers struggle to perform well again in 2027, they will surely be replaced by up-and-comers in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

Matt Johnson is the senior NFL and college football editor for Sportsknot. His work including the weekly NFL and college… More about Matt Johnson

利物浦 今年夏天，他们准备与纽卡斯尔联争夺摩纳哥中场拉明·卡马拉。

足部市场报告 纽卡斯尔已经对这名22岁的球员做出了转会，利物浦将对此做出回应。

纽卡斯尔预订会议

该网站解释说，在摩纳哥度过了又一个出色的赛季后，拉明·卡马拉看起来将成为夏季转会窗口的关键球员。

纽卡斯尔 他们加大了对他的努力，相信利物浦很快就会效仿。摩纳哥目前对这位塞内加尔国脚的估值约为 5000 万欧元。

他是本赛季摩纳哥队中表现最出色的球员之一，在 30 场比赛中光芒四射，打进 4 粒进球并贡献 1 次助攻。

摩纳哥期待他成为夏季巨额销售的一部分。他们知道这位中场球员在整个非洲大陆享有“巨大的知名度”。法甲球队已经准备好迎接来自英超联赛的“名副其实的兴趣浪潮”。

多家英格兰俱乐部已经询问了这名球员的情况。据FM消息，纽卡斯尔已经决定加速追击。他们希望在桑德罗·托纳利和布鲁诺·吉马良斯离开的情况下取得领先。

利物浦“非常热衷”

拉明·卡马拉是他们的首要任务。他们现在已经准备好继续前进，最近几天事情已经取得了进展。纽卡斯尔管理层组织了与球员代表的会议。

但他们并不孤单。据 FM 消息人士透露， 利物浦也“非常热衷”达成这笔交易。 利物浦现在知道了卡马拉代表与纽卡斯尔的会面。

现在，这正促使红军加大努力，避免被击败。要价约为 5000 万欧元。对于纽卡斯尔或利物浦来说，这个数字被认为“远非不可逾越”。

与此同时，摩纳哥将在 2024 年夏天花费 1500 万欧元购买一名球员，从而获得 3500 万欧元的利润。现在英超联赛似乎是他的下一个目的地。

阿斯顿维拉 和曼联已经对布鲁日俱乐部球星克里斯托·佐利斯进行了询问，因为他看起来将在今年夏天破纪录地离开。

今天《Gazet van Antwerpen》报道了这位 24 岁的球员 以及他可能在未来几个月离开布鲁日俱乐部。

记录出发

据该报报道，克里斯托·佐利斯似乎注定会成为今年夏天离开比利时足球的新纪录。

他本赛季打进19球、助攻24次的“惊人数字”，在附加赛中打进5球、助攻5次，引起了欧洲的注意。比利时俱乐部在 105 场比赛中打进 40 粒进球和 40 次助攻的记录也没有什么坏处。

他正在 Jupiler 职业联赛中“疾驰”，一周又一周地独自击败球队，并“单枪匹马”地结束了冠军争夺战。这是他目前唯一关注的焦点，但转会窗口即将到来。

如果有人认真对待的话，布鲁日打算获得创纪录的费用。佐利斯的名字已经流传了一段时间。去年夏天，亚特兰大、葡萄牙体育俱乐部、罗马和博洛尼亚都向他询问过他的情况。水晶宫报价为 3200 万欧元，是他工资的 2.5 倍。

布鲁日拒绝了他们的提议，希腊人尊重这一点。但现在情况不同了。他相信他已经完成了在俱乐部的周期并准备好继续前进。对他来说，顶级转会即将到来。

阿斯顿维拉和曼联

根据《Gazet van Antwerpen》的信息，尤文图斯、阿斯顿维拉和“特别是” 曼联 最近几周表现出了兴趣。不过，他们将不得不付出高昂的代价才能得到他。

布鲁日希望克里斯托·佐利斯成为比利时出发的新纪录。目前该职位由阿登·贾沙里 (Ardon Jashari) 持有，他于去年夏天以 3600 万欧元加盟 AC 米兰。任何对这位边锋的交易都必须高于这个价格。

阿斯顿维拉或曼联是否会支付这样的费用，还有待观察。但随着双方现在都获得了欧冠资格，今年夏天赚钱应该不会太难。

The New York Mets have been one of the worst teams in baseball this season, resulting in rumors of an MLB trade involving starting pitcher Freddy Peralta. With the trade deadline just a few months away, there is some early buzz about New York’s approach.

According to MLB insider Robert Murray, the Mets are “no closer to being sold” and there is complete confidence throughout the organization that the season can turn around. Although New York has a number of players who would generate significant interest from around the league, a sale is not even considered an option by the front office right now.

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Entering MLB games today, the Mets are at the bottom of the NL East with an 18-26 record. ^{This puts New York 12.5 games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves and 8 games behind the San Diego Padres for the final wild card spot in the National League.}

However, there are some signs of hope on the horizon. New York is 8-5 in May, which is tied with the Cleveland Guardians, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals for sixth-most wins in Major League Baseball. This all comes during a period where the Mets pitching staff has a 2.85 ERA (fifth in MLB).

However, injuries remain an issue. New York’s starting rotation suffered a loss to Clay Holmes with a fractured fibula, and it could keep him out for the remainder of the season. Meanwhile, there is still no timeline for All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor’s return from a calf injury, and running back Jorge Polanco has no timeline for a return as he battles Achilles bursitis.

The next few series on the Mets schedule could potentially change the front office’s approach. Following the Subway Series this weekend, New York will face the Washington Nationals, Miami Marlins and Cincinnati Reds to conclude May. Looking at opponents, there’s a chance New York could be within three games of .500 entering June.

On the other hand, if New York records a loss during that period, selling may be the best option. Moving homes is now off the table, but the expiring contracts of Peralta, David Peterson, Craig Kimbrel and Brooks Raley could potentially be reversed.

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布伦特福德 球星迈克尔·卡约德承认，看到自己的名字与尤文图斯和其他意大利豪门联系在一起“总是很高兴”。

佛罗伦萨中提琴报告评论 这位21岁的球员今天在接受《都灵体育报》采访时说道。看来他目前没有兴趣返回意大利。

布伦特福德的关键球员

自从去年一月转会窗口从佛罗伦萨租借加盟布伦特福德以来，迈克尔·卡约德一直给人留下了深刻的印象。

这笔交易最初一直持续到赛季结束，但他在蜜蜂队的出色表现意味着他们毫不犹豫地花费 1750 万欧元在夏天永久转会。

事实证明，这是俱乐部的又一明智之举。卡约德现在是无可争议的右后卫首发，也是一个令人印象深刻的赛季的明星之一，最终可能会在欧洲的布伦特福德效力。

这名后卫本赛季在英超联赛中出场时间占到了 95%。而且 97% 的时间他都出现在首发阵容中。迄今为止，他在 35 场比赛中打入 1 粒进球并贡献 1 次助攻。

英超联赛专家

他还成为了英超联赛的长投专家，保持着65.4m的长投纪录。所有这一切在意大利并没有被忽视。

国内各种报道 消息人士表示，尤文图斯等球队对这位21岁的球员十分关注。

他对这些类型的报道感到受宠若惊，但坚称布伦特福德是他目前的首要任务。

“老实说，我并没有考虑回到意大利，”当被问及他的未来时，他说道。

“我只想做得更好，在布伦特福德提高，并在这个俱乐部进一步成长。显然，尤文图斯的注意力，就像任何顶级俱乐部一样，总是很好，但我非常关注赛季末。”

阿斯頓維拉和曼聯已經對布魯日俱樂部球星克里斯托·佐利斯進行了詢問，因為他看起來將在今年夏天破紀錄地離開。

《Gazet van Antwerpen》今天報導了這位 24 歲的球員以及他可能在未來幾個月離開布魯日俱樂部的情況。

記錄出發

據該報報道，克里斯托·佐利斯似乎注定成為今年夏天離開比利時足球的新紀錄。

他本賽季打進19球、助攻24次的“驚人數字”，在附加賽中打進5球、助攻5次，引起了歐洲的注意。比利時俱樂部在 105 場比賽中打進 40 粒進球和 40 次助攻的記錄也沒有什麼壞處。

他正在 Jupiler 職業聯賽中“疾馳”，一周又一周地獨自擊敗球隊，並“單槍匹馬”地結束了冠軍爭奪戰。這是他目前唯一關注的焦點，但轉會窗口即將到來。

如果有人認真對待的話，布魯日打算獲得創紀錄的費用。佐利斯的名字已經流傳了一段時間。去年夏天，亞特蘭大、葡萄牙體育俱樂部、羅馬和博洛尼亞都向他詢問過他的情況。水晶宮報價 3200 萬歐元，是他薪水的 2.5 倍。

布魯日拒絕了他們的提議，希臘人尊重這一點。但現在情況不同了。他相信他已經完成了在俱樂部的周期並準備好繼續前進。對他來說，頂級轉會即將到來。

阿斯頓維拉和曼聯

根據《Gazet van Antwerpen》的訊息，尤文圖斯、阿斯頓維拉以及「特別是」曼聯最近幾週都表現出了興趣。不過，他們將不得不付出高昂的代價才能得到他。

布魯日希望克里斯多·佐利斯成為比利時出發的新紀錄。目前該職位由阿登·賈沙裡 (Ardon Jashari) 持有，他於去年夏天以 3600 萬歐元加盟 AC 米蘭。任何對這位邊鋒的交易都必須高於這個價格。

阿斯頓維拉或曼聯是否會支付這樣的費用，還有待觀察。但隨著雙方現在都獲得了歐冠資格，今年夏天賺錢應該不會太難。

Tonight, thousands of horse racing fans will gather at Laurel Park Race Track to see which competitor will win the second leg of the 2026 Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes. This year’s field features only three competitors from this year’s Kentucky Derby, and none of them are race winner Golden Tempo.

So, who will win the 2026 “Run for the Black-Eyed Susan”? Our goal is to help your betting decisions with our rankings of the 14 competitors in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes and some good win, place and show options.

14.Robusta (30-1)

Doug O’Neill-trained colt Robusta is one of only three horses competing in the Kentucky Derby, which will also take to the track at Laurel Park on Saturday. However, he is one of the biggest long shots in this year’s race due to his recent form.

Before running in the Derby, Robusta finished seventh at Santa Anita ahead of the competition he faced in Kentucky. He then finished 14th among 19 horses at Churchill Downs. It would be surprising for Robusta to reach the top three.

13. Bull by the Horns (30-1)

The colt Bull By The Horns, owned by Peachtree Stable and Mark Corrado, has had an up-and-down career in his first five races. While he placed first at Florida in his second race in November, he came seventh in the Fourth of Youth in February and finished well behind many Derby horses.

Although he won the 2026 Rushway in March, he has struggled on fast dirt tracks, as he will this weekend.

12. Crupper (30-1)

After a sixth-place finish to start his career, the Robert Zoellner-trained colt Crupper is on the rise. He has won two of his last three races, including a win at Bathhouse Raw last month. However, the three-year-old is entering the Preakness Stakes as a major underdog due to the weak competition he has met so far.

11. Gold Crown (30-1)

Three-year-old Corona de Oro has been a solid but unspectacular horse in his first five races. In March, the Dallas Stewart-trained colt earned his first career win. However, last month, he finished behind fellow Preakness competitor The Hell We Did at the 2026 Lexington.

Since The Hell We Did is a sleeper pick on Saturday, De Oro is a possible choice for a show bet in the race.

10. Talkin’ (20-1)

After winning on his debut in August last year, the Danny Gargan-trained colt Talkin has fallen short since then. Which also includes finishing ninth at the 2025 Remsen in December. He got a chance to face Derby and Stakes level competition in his last two starts and peaked with a third-place finish in the Blue Grass last month. That’s why Talkin’ is a big underdog on Saturday.

9. Great White (15-1)

The John Ennis-trained colt Great White has been all over the map in his first four races. The three-year-old won his debut match in December and the John Battaglia Memorial in February. However, White finished fifth in his other two races, including the Blue Grass in April.

This unpredictability is the main reason why he remained a weak player on Saturday. Furthermore, despite being an impressive specimen, losing his composure minutes before entering the post at Kentucky adds to that unpredictable reputation. White has the size and talent, but seems too risky.

8. Napoleon Solo (8-1)

After starting his career with consecutive wins including the October 2025 Champagne, Gold Square horse Napoleon Solo has not looked good since. In February, he faced tough competition at the Fountain of Youth and finished fifth. Then last month, he went head-to-head again in the Preakness and Derby-level contests and again came in fifth.

Solo gave bookmakers no reason to think he could be an option for a spot or a show, let alone a long-shot option to win.

7.Oceli (6-1)

Ouseley, a horse trained by D. Whitworth Beckman, received a chance at the 2026 Kentucky Derby after several horses, including Right to Party, were eliminated from the race. Although Ouseley had six championships on his resume, he had no wins to his name.

Nevertheless, to the surprise of many the colt finished third at Kentucky. After that, Occelli’s showing can’t be doubted and should be considered a rock-solid show choice again this weekend.

6. Pretty Boy Mia (15-1)

Jeremiah Englehart-trained horse Pretty Boy Mia is an intriguing underdog for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. Although he finished fourth at Aqueduct in February, he has been strong in his other three races this year. Which also includes consecutive wins in their last two.

The big question is whether his success is based on his athletic talent or the competition he has faced so far in his career.

5. Incredibolt (5-1)

The colt Incredibolt, trained by Riley Mott, has had a checkered career. That’s why he was last in the betting odds for the Kentucky Derby after finishing sixth in the G3 Face off in January. However, he turned heads by winning the Virginia Derby in March, leading some to wonder if he might perform better than expected in the Derby.

He did not do so and finished sixth. However, oddsmakers still rate the colt highly, and he is viewed as one of the favorites in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes.

4. Chip Honcho (5-1)

At the end of 2025, the Steve Asmussen-trained colt Chip Honcho was looking like a potential contender for this year’s Triple Crown. However, in 2026, he surprisingly struggled in three of his races. While there he finished second in the 2026 Risen Star in February, came fourth in the Lecomte in January, and came fifth in the high-level competition in the Louisiana Derby in March.

However, being trained by a two-time Preakness winner is a major reason why Honcho is a secret choice to win in the Preakness. Also making him a strong position pick.

3. The Hell We Did (15-1)

Todd Fincher-trained colt The Hell We Did is an interesting option to consider for riskier punters. Although he has had intermittent difficulties leading the way in races, he has looked very good in his first four races, with two second-place finishes and two first-place finishes. He is a legitimate choice to secure a surprise win on Saturday, and should be considered for all Place and Show bets.

2. Iron Honor (9-2)

Elite trainer Chad Brown has a horse in Saturday’s race, and he is the current favorite Iron Honor. Honor looked very good in his first two races as he took consecutive first-place finishes to start his career. However, at the Wood Memorial in April, he surprisingly finished seventh. But many people believe that they are given tough competition in the beginning itself and are thrown out of the game.

Honor is the safest bet to win, place or perform in the 2026 Preakness Stakes.

1. Taj Mahal (5-1)

Brittany Russell-trained colt Taj Mahal enters the 2026 Preakness Stakes as the top selection for good reason. While the three-year-old only has three races on his resume, he has still performed excellently. 2026 Federico Tesio won all three, including.

Palace is a strong spot or show bet on a Saturday night, especially under the guidance of one of the game’s top coaches. However, we’re going a little further and picking him to win the stakes.

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brentford Star Michael Kayode has admitted it is “always a pleasure” to see his name linked with a move to Juventus and other big Italian teams.

Firenze Viola Report Comments the 21-year-old said in an interview with Tuttosport today. It seems that at the moment he has no interest in returning to Italy.

Key players for Brentford

Michael Kayode has been impressing since joining Brentford on loan from Fiorentina in the January transfer window last year.

The deal was initially until the end of the season, but his impressive performances for the Bees meant they did not hesitate to spend €17.5m to make the move permanent in the summer.

This has proven to be another smart piece of business by the club. Kayode is now the undisputed starter at right-back and one of the stars of an impressive season that could end with Brentford in Europe.

The defender has played in 95% of his available minutes in the Premier League this season. And he has also been included in the starting eleven 97% of the time. He has scored one goal and one assist in 35 games so far.

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He has also become the Premier League’s long-throw specialist, holding a record of over 65.4 metres. All this did not go unnoticed in Italy.

Different news in the country It has been indicated that the likes of Juventus are keeping a close eye on the 21-year-old.

He is pleased with such reports but insists Brentford is his main priority right now.

When asked about his future he said, “To be honest, I’m not thinking about returning to Italy.”

“I just want to perform well, improve here at Brentford, and progress at this club. Obviously, like any top club, Juve’s focus is always on good, but I’m very focused on the end of the season.”

阿斯顿维拉 和曼联已经对布鲁日俱乐部球星克里斯托·佐利斯进行了询问，因为他看起来将在今年夏天破纪录地离开。

今天《Gazet van Antwerpen》报道了这位 24 岁的球员 以及他可能在未来几个月离开布鲁日俱乐部。

记录出发

据该报报道，克里斯托·佐利斯似乎注定会成为今年夏天离开比利时足球的新纪录。

他本赛季打进19球、助攻24次的“惊人数字”，在附加赛中打进5球、助攻5次，引起了欧洲的注意。比利时俱乐部在 105 场比赛中打进 40 粒进球和 40 次助攻的记录也没有什么坏处。

他正在 Jupiler 职业联赛中“疾驰”，一周又一周地独自击败球队，并“单枪匹马”地结束了冠军争夺战。这是他目前唯一关注的焦点，但转会窗口即将到来。

如果有人认真对待的话，布鲁日打算获得创纪录的费用。佐利斯的名字已经流传了一段时间。去年夏天，亚特兰大、葡萄牙体育俱乐部、罗马和博洛尼亚都向他询问过他的情况。水晶宫报价为 3200 万欧元，是他工资的 2.5 倍。

布鲁日拒绝了他们的提议，希腊人尊重这一点。但现在情况不同了。他相信他已经完成了在俱乐部的周期并准备好继续前进。对他来说，顶级转会即将到来。

阿斯顿维拉和曼联

根据《Gazet van Antwerpen》的信息，尤文图斯、阿斯顿维拉和“特别是” 曼联 最近几周表现出了兴趣。不过，他们将不得不付出高昂的代价才能得到他。

布鲁日希望克里斯托·佐利斯成为比利时出发的新纪录。目前该职位由阿登·贾沙里 (Ardon Jashari) 持有，他于去年夏天以 3600 万欧元加盟 AC 米兰。任何对这位边锋的交易都必须高于这个价格。

阿斯顿维拉或曼联是否会支付这样的费用，还有待观察。但随着双方现在都获得了欧冠资格，今年夏天赚钱应该不会太难。

The New Jersey Devils trading Nico Hischier is a bad idea. However, not trading for Quinn Hughes is also a bad idea.

You have to give to get.

I want to reiterate that I am not advocating that the Devils should move Hischier. They should build their 1-2 center punch around him and Jack Hughes.

After all, the Devils are screwed by keeping Hischier—who is undoubtedly a top-line center—on the second line.

Still, you’re not getting Quin without premium returns. And if you can acquire arguably the best defenseman in the league, you will.

It’s more than uniting the Hughes brothers. Still, the Minnesota Wild are just as interested in employing them all on one team as the Devils.

evidence?

After bringing Quinn back from Vancouver last season, Bill Guerin tried to bring in Luke Hughes via the Devils trade.

This will undoubtedly help Guerin sign the Jacks as a free agent in 2030. Nevertheless, the Devils did not entertain Guerin’s pursuit of Luke, and the Devils remained with two of the three Hughes brothers.

However, Sunny Mehta is no Tom Fitzgerald. How much does he desire to unite Hughes’s triumvirate – if at all?

How much is he willing to trade his captain for Quinn?

This seems unlikely. Still, if the nuclear option of acquiring Quinn is successful for Hischier, there are options who should be available to fill the center void this summer, even if not the same as the Devils captain.

Perhaps Quinn’s presence covers any holes left by Hischier, because although you’re upgrading with Quinn, you’re upgrading at center.

Ryan O’Reilly-Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators were treating Ryan O’Reilly with kid gloves last season.

O’Reilly has no protection from a trade, yet Predators GM Barry Trotz was treating him as if he did. Thus, despite all the trade speculation, O’Reilly remained in Nashville as they tried for the playoffs.

They couldn’t make it, and now Nashville will have a new GM.

Who will be at the helm in Nashville has yet to be determined, but after a roller coaster season, a new GM should be ready to move O’Reilly who is going into the last year of his contract on a roster that needs to get younger.

O’Reilly is cut from the same cloth as Hischier. He may no longer have elite metrics in the neutral and defensive zones, but he’s still on the bubble.

In his age-34 season, O’Reilly scored 25 goals and 74 points in 81 games. That’s fewer goals than Hischier (28) but more points (66) while winning 55.8% of faceoffs.

You’re betting on the 35-year-old O’Reilly’s play as a potential short-term stopgap solution and pending free-agent to fill the void.

Mason McTavish-Anaheim Ducks

You might be shopping upside down here.

It seems things are rocky between the Anaheim Ducks and Mason McTavish, who often served as a healthy scratch through two rounds in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The ducks were eliminated on Thursday night. The focus now turns to the offseason where they will undoubtedly look to improve on an unexpectedly successful 2025-26.

Still, McTavish serving as a healthy scratch in his most important games over seven seasons shows where he stands in the eyes of Joel Quenneville.

Now the Ducks will have to make a decision about his future, just like they did with Trevor Zegras last summer.

And it worked out very well for the Philadelphia Flyers.

McTavish has completed the first year of a six-year contract with an average annual value of $7 million. Heading into his age-24 season, there is still a lot to like about McTavish’s game.

The Ducks forward has shown good scoring touch with occasional high-end flashes — winning battles along the wall, driving through contact, and making quick plays in tight areas — but his skating and defensive reliability remain glaring areas of limited consistency so far.

Perhaps Quinn’s tarpaulin-like ability to cover the ice will make up for the defensive deficiencies here. And the Ducks would certainly be selling the player at a low price.

Shane Wright-Seattle Kraken

For a more defensively reliable option, Shane Wright brings some interesting tools to his game – he’s a strong short-field player with solid wheels and reliable defense.

That said, he has seen very limited puck touches in both of his NHL seasons, making it hard to project him as a true driver given how limited his overall participation has been.

Instead, he will need the support of two key top-six wingers. Perhaps Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer will provide ample support until Wright figures out how to move the game forward on his own – or rather If He figures out how to carry the game on his own.

The Kraken were challenging Wright to make his splash at the 2026 NHL trade deadline. In this situation, the Devils are a good fit for a 22-year-old player heading into the final year of his entry-level contract. And there is a positive side to Wright’s development as the aforementioned playdriver.

Wright was more successful in his first full season in 2024–25, scoring 19 goals and 44 points in 79 games, compared to only 12 goals and 27 points the previous season.

Perhaps in a more offensive system in New Jersey – as opposed to Seattle – he can unlock what made him so popular in his draft year.

James is the fully certified New Jersey Devils beat reporter for New Jersey Hockey Now on SportsNote and … More about James Nicholls

布伦特福德 球星迈克尔·卡约德承认，看到自己的名字与尤文图斯和其他意大利豪门联系在一起“总是很高兴”。

佛罗伦萨中提琴报告评论 这位21岁的球员今天在接受《都灵体育报》采访时说道。看来他目前没有兴趣返回意大利。

布伦特福德的关键球员

自从去年一月转会窗口从佛罗伦萨租借加盟布伦特福德以来，迈克尔·卡约德一直给人留下了深刻的印象。

这笔交易最初一直持续到赛季结束，但他在蜜蜂队的出色表现意味着他们毫不犹豫地花费 1750 万欧元在夏天永久转会。

事实证明，这是俱乐部的又一明智之举。卡约德现在是无可争议的右后卫首发，也是一个令人印象深刻的赛季的明星之一，最终可能会在欧洲的布伦特福德效力。

这名后卫本赛季在英超联赛中出场时间占到了 95%。而且 97% 的时间他都出现在首发阵容中。迄今为止，他在 35 场比赛中打入 1 粒进球并贡献 1 次助攻。

英超联赛专家

他还成为了英超联赛的长投专家，保持着65.4m的长投纪录。所有这一切在意大利并没有被忽视。

国内各种报道 消息人士表示，尤文图斯等球队对这位21岁的球员十分关注。

他对这些类型的报道感到受宠若惊，但坚称布伦特福德是他目前的首要任务。

“老实说，我并没有考虑回到意大利，”当被问及他的未来时，他说道。

“我只想做得更好，在布伦特福德提高，并在这个俱乐部进一步成长。显然，尤文图斯的注意力，就像任何顶级俱乐部一样，总是很好，但我非常关注赛季末。”

阿斯頓維拉和曼聯已經對布魯日俱樂部球星克里斯托·佐利斯進行了詢問，因為他看起來將在今年夏天破紀錄地離開。

《Gazet van Antwerpen》今天報導了這位 24 歲的球員以及他可能在未來幾個月離開布魯日俱樂部的情況。

記錄出發

據該報報道，克里斯托·佐利斯似乎注定成為今年夏天離開比利時足球的新紀錄。

他本賽季打進19球、助攻24次的“驚人數字”，在附加賽中打進5球、助攻5次，引起了歐洲的注意。比利時俱樂部在 105 場比賽中打進 40 粒進球和 40 次助攻的記錄也沒有什麼壞處。

他正在 Jupiler 職業聯賽中“疾馳”，一周又一周地獨自擊敗球隊，並“單槍匹馬”地結束了冠軍爭奪戰。這是他目前唯一關注的焦點，但轉會窗口即將到來。

如果有人認真對待的話，布魯日打算獲得創紀錄的費用。佐利斯的名字已經流傳了一段時間。去年夏天，亞特蘭大、葡萄牙體育俱樂部、羅馬和博洛尼亞都向他詢問過他的情況。水晶宮報價 3200 萬歐元，是他薪水的 2.5 倍。

布魯日拒絕了他們的提議，希臘人尊重這一點。但現在情況不同了。他相信他已經完成了在俱樂部的周期並準備好繼續前進。對他來說，頂級轉會即將到來。

阿斯頓維拉和曼聯

根據《Gazet van Antwerpen》的訊息，尤文圖斯、阿斯頓維拉以及「特別是」曼聯最近幾週都表現出了興趣。不過，他們將不得不付出高昂的代價才能得到他。

布魯日希望克里斯多·佐利斯成為比利時出發的新紀錄。目前該職位由阿登·賈沙裡 (Ardon Jashari) 持有，他於去年夏天以 3600 萬歐元加盟 AC 米蘭。任何對這位邊鋒的交易都必須高於這個價格。

阿斯頓維拉或曼聯是否會支付這樣的費用，還有待觀察。但隨著雙方現在都獲得了歐冠資格，今年夏天賺錢應該不會太難。

brentford Star Michael Kayode has admitted it is “always a pleasure” to see his name linked with a move to Juventus and other big Italian teams.

Firenze Viola Report Comments the 21-year-old said in an interview with Tuttosport today. It seems that at the moment he has no interest in returning to Italy.

Key players for Brentford

Michael Kayode has been impressing since joining Brentford on loan from Fiorentina in the January transfer window last year.

The deal was initially until the end of the season, but his impressive performances for the Bees meant they did not hesitate to spend €17.5m to make the move permanent in the summer.

This has proven to be another smart piece of business by the club. Kayode is now the undisputed starter at right-back and one of the stars of an impressive season that could end with Brentford in Europe.

The defender has played in 95% of his available minutes in the Premier League this season. And he has also been included in the starting eleven 97% of the time. He has scored one goal and one assist in 35 games so far.

premier league expert

He has also become the Premier League’s long-throw specialist, holding a record of over 65.4 metres. All this did not go unnoticed in Italy.

Different news in the country It has been indicated that the likes of Juventus are keeping a close eye on the 21-year-old.

He is pleased with such reports but insists Brentford is his main priority right now.

When asked about his future he said, “To be honest, I’m not thinking about returning to Italy.”

“I just want to perform well, improve here at Brentford, and progress at this club. Obviously, like any top club, Juve’s focus is always on good, but I’m very focused on the end of the season.”

Jimmie Johnson’s racing team Legacy Motor Club is set to expand next year, adding a third charter for the 2027 Cup Series season. With the new seat available, it appears that the team’s search for its wheelman is over.

According to Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic, Legacy’s year-long search for a third chartered driver is “effectively over” and the team is now focusing on 23XI Racing’s Riley Herbst to get behind the wheel in 2027.

Read more: NASCAR prospects whose stock is rising

Riley Herbst, age 27, became a full-time Cup Series driver with 23XI in the No. 35 car last season. He struggled in his rookie year, failing to record a single top 10 finish, while posting one of the worst average starting positions (26.97) and average finishing position (26.39) among full-time Cup drivers.

He has performed much better in 2026. Through 12 races, Herbst’s average starting position (20.25) and average finishing position (22.67) have improved significantly. Herbst earned his first top-10 finish (Daytona 500) since 2023, and he has finished in the top 20 four times this year.

Herbst also brings other qualities that probably have significant importance to the heritage. First of all, he has proven to be an excellent teammate to Tyler Reddick this season through his work in leading Tyler Reddick to victory at Daytona and in the sim.

Equally important for a relatively new team like Legacy, Herbst also brings funding. The Herbst family owns a vast chain of convenience stores, and Driver has a long-term relationship with Monster Energy. Combine all this with the improvements he has made this year, and it is easy to see why he is a top candidate to join the Legacy Motor Club next season.

The domino effect of joining Riley Herbst’s legacy

All of Legacy’s pursuit comes as it secured a third charter in the Cup Series for the 2027 season, creating a domino effect that will impact many top teams. Both 23XI and RFK Racing are affected by the move.

RELATED: Chase Contender Could Lose Chartered Status in 2027

The above charter is leased to RFK this season and is being used for Ryan Preece. RFK is also in a tough spot as all three of its drivers—Preece, Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski—are in contract years. Even if all three drivers are re-signed, there is currently no viable path for the team to acquire a third charter.

Since RFK deals with the loss of a chartered car, 23XI has its own vacancy. Fortunately for the team co-owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan, NASCAR’s top prospect Corey Haim is set to replace Herbst next season. Widely regarded as the top prospect in NASCAR, Heim’s arrival should give 23XI a chance to establish itself as the third-best team in the Cup Series.

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Lutsharel Geertruida 可能仍是一个选择 利物浦 今年夏天，正如之前在安菲尔德“阿恩·斯洛特想要他”一样。

记者 Valentijn Driessen 今天对桑德兰租借人发表评论， 由足球专区转播。 他预计这名后卫今年夏天将前往安菲尔德。

桑德兰退出有望

卢沙雷尔·吉尔特鲁伊达本赛季从莱比锡红牛租借至桑德兰。但今年夏天该协议不会永久生效。 上周的一份报告称，桑德兰 球队决定让他返回德国，而不是签下这位25岁的球员。

不过，同一份报告表明他不太可能留在莱比锡。根据该报告中的信息，欧洲前五名联赛已经进行了询问。

利物浦是长期以来一直被认为有兴趣的球队之一。事实上，英格兰的许多报道都表示他们对一月份的转会窗口很感兴趣。由于桑德兰拒绝批准提前终止他在光明球场的租借合同，这笔交易从未实现。

但红军已经感兴趣了一段时间了。吉尔特鲁伊达此前曾在费耶诺德与阿恩·斯洛特共事。 2024 年的各种报道都清楚地表明，利物浦是他的目标之一。

槽位关系键

现在可能是重振这种兴趣的理想机会。德里森当然相信达成协议是可能的。

“阿恩·斯洛特想要他。因为吉尔特鲁伊达可以踢各种位置，” 他在《电讯报》的 Kick-Off 播客上说道。

“首先是在莱比锡，现在是在桑德兰，他正在努力跟上。而这些并不是世界上目前最好的俱乐部。而利物浦又向前迈出了一步。他能应付吗？”

“也许是像斯洛特这样的教练，他在费耶诺德有过经验。这会起作用的。让我们希望这个男孩如此，因为他有潜力成为一名优秀的足球运动员。”

The Montreal Canadiens (6-5) will face the Buffalo Sabers (6-4) in Game 6 of their second-round series on Saturday, with puck drop scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

The Habs swept the Sabers in Game 5 after Montreal and Buffalo scored four goals each in the first period.

In the middle frame, three consecutive goals from Josh Anderson, Jake Evans and Nick Suzuki put the Canadiens away from the Sabers in the third period.

In Game 5, Ivan Demidov paced the side by scoring on the power play just over three minutes into the third period, sealing a 6–3 victory for Montreal.

With a 3-2 lead, the series shifts back to Montreal where the Canadiens can punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals.

It’s worth noting for Game 6 that Montreal’s first line finally broke through for a combined seven points on Thursday. Suzuki added two assists to his goal, Juraj Slafkowski provided three assists, and Cole Coffield scored his fourth goal of the playoffs.

Ivan Demidov has certainly made himself a factor on the scoresheet in this series, scoring a goal and two points in Game 5, giving him five points (1G, 4A) in the series.

From the blueline, Lane Hutson is providing on the scoresheet as well. After his second multi-assist game of the series on Thursday, Hutson is up to six assists in five games against Buffalo.

Possible Lineup Changes

As you already know, if Martin St. Louis If any lineup changes are made, he’ll keep them close to the vest. We probably won’t know until warmups, but will update here in the rare case he decides to reveal something.

The Sabers face an interesting dilemma. He gave the net back to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, but Lindy Ruff pulled him off Alex Lyon after allowing five goals. So who will be in Buffalo’s goal for Game 6?

Montreal Canadiens Projected Lineup

Cole Coffield – Nick Suzuki – Juraj Slafkowski

Alex Newhook – Jake Evans – Ivan Demidov

Alexandre Texier – Philippe Danault – Josh Anderson

Zachary Bolduc – Kirby Dach – Joe Veleno

Mike Matheson – Alexandre Carrier

Lane Hutson – Noah Dobson

Arbor Zekaj – Caden Guhle

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Buffalo Sabers Projected Lineup

Peyton Krebs – Tage Thompson – Alex Tuch

Jason Zucker – Konsta Helenius – Jack Quinn

Zach Benson – Josh Norris – Josh Doan

Jordan Greenway – Ryan McLeod – Beck Malensteen

Rasmus Dahlin – Mattias Samuelsson

Bowen Byram – Owen Power

Luke Shannon – Connor Timmins

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Alex Lyon

How to watch Hubs Vs. sabers game 6

Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, May 16, 2026, will be broadcast on CBC, Sportsnet and TVA Sports. A quick recap with highlights will be available on SportsNote once the final whistle blows.

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曼联 也许目前还没有在理查德·里奥斯的竞争中处于领先地位，但本菲卡现在公开为可能的出售做准备——这改变了这位哥伦比亚中场球员的情况。

数周以来，葡萄牙传来的消息 一直比较坚定。本菲卡不想低价出售，球员在里斯本过得很开心，俱乐部将2026年世界杯视为进一步抬高他身价的重大机会。

这种立场还没有完全消失。然而，一份最新报告显示 到球 表明现实现在可能正在追赶野心。

本菲卡需要资金——而里奥斯是明显的候选人之一

在经历了一个令人失望的赛季后，葡萄牙队正在为夏季重建做准备。他们很有可能错过欧洲冠军联赛，这将造成重大的财务损失。

正因为如此，本菲卡董事会现在正在考虑他们最好避免的出售。

据 A Bola 称，理查德·里奥斯是内部讨论可能主要退出的主要人物之一。安德烈亚斯·施耶尔德鲁普和范吉利斯·帕夫利迪斯也被提及，但哥伦比亚中场被描述为中场的主要候选人。

与之前的报告相比，这是一个明显的基调转变。因为此前，本菲卡被描述为只愿意听取“不可抗拒”的建议。现在语言更柔和了。报告指出，俱乐部愿意分析 3000 万欧元（2600 万英镑）以上的报价。

当然，这仍然是一笔不菲的费用。但这距离他合同中1亿欧元（8700万英镑）的解约金条款还有很长的路要走。

曼联的兴趣依然存在

曼联再次被列入关注局势的英格兰俱乐部之列。

该报告并未声称进行正式谈判或投标。然而，英超球队继续出现在围绕该球员的葡萄牙语报道中。

那不勒斯被认为特别关注，而英格兰的俱乐部也在关注事态的发展。

但对于曼联来说，这种兴趣仍然合乎逻辑。自 2025 年初以来，理查德·里奥斯已为俱乐部和国家队踢了 90 场比赛。仅这项工作量就足以说明他的身体耐力。

此外，他本赛季的表现也有所提高。这位 25 岁的球员已经打进 6 粒进球和 6 次助攻，这是他职业生涯迄今为止最高效的一个赛季。

如果迈克尔·卡里克的球队正在考虑对中场进行改造，他肯定会成为争夺球队席位的有力争夺者之一。

本菲卡平衡估值和紧迫性

这里有趣的部分是本菲卡现在试图解决的矛盾。

一方面，他们仍然相信世界杯可以大幅增加理查德·里奥斯的市场价值。这位哥伦比亚人预计将在 2026 年成为国家队计划的一部分，本菲卡知道一场强大的赛事可能会推高他的身价。

另一方面，他们的财务状况可能无法舒适地等待。

阿博拉反复围绕着对球队进行再投资之前的流动性需求来制定俱乐部的夏季战略。这解释了为什么围绕里奥斯的基调变得更加灵活。

因此，虽然本菲卡并没有在这名中场球员身上挂上“待售”的牌子，但现在有一种更清晰的感觉，他们“愿意接受报价”——特别是如果英超俱乐部决定认真采取行动的话。

阿拉埃斯在教士隊的大部分時間都在一壘上度過後，已經有近兩年沒有在那裡打球了，而且，坦率地說，他在他的職業生涯中二壘的表現很糟糕。

在 2019 年至 2025 年間至少在二壘打了 2,000 局的球員中，阿拉茲的 -36 次出局高於平均水平和 -28 的守備跑值在棒球中排名墊底。他的防守跑動次數並沒有那麼糟糕，但仍然是一個問題，為-6。

然而，2026 年的競選活動卻是一個完全不同且非凡的故事。阿拉茲不僅是棒球界最好的防守二壘手，也是這項運動中最好的防守者之一。他的+8 OAA 領先所有二壘手，而他的+4 DRS 排名第三。

更不用說，他的防守跑分數+7在美國職棒大聯盟中排名第三（除了位置之外）。排在他前面的僅有兩名選手是常年金手套決賽入圍者皮特·克勞-阿姆斯特朗和小鮑比·維特。

尼科·霍爾納長期以來一直被認為是棒球界最好的防守二壘手，而阿拉茲在球的那一側的表現甚至超過了他。雖然這種情況不會持續下去，但它揭示了他迄今為止在這個職位上的表現有多好。這完全是憑空而來，但阿雷茲正在證明他不僅僅是一個擊球手。

在整個春訓過程中，人們對羅恩華盛頓的聘用以及這對阿拉茲的防守有何影響進行了很多討論。然而，一位教練能帶來那麼大的改變嗎？顯然，答案是肯定的。

防守的發展使得阿拉茲的身價大幅上漲。他在前 41 場比賽中的 1.3 fWAR 已經超過了他前兩個賽季的成績。

最後的想法

無論最終結果是阿雷茲和巨人隊爭奪外卡席位，還是他在今年截止日期前成為首要交易籌碼，阿雷茲的長期價值都毫無疑問。防守看起來是可持續的，而且球棒已經恢復到更接近我們在 2025 年低迷之前所知道的水平。

利物浦 和 兵工厂 最近几周，这两家具乐部都被列为密切关注维克多·弗罗霍尔特的俱乐部之一。然而，这位波尔图中场坚称他目前的注意力仍然坚定地留在葡萄牙。

这位丹麦国脚已经成为葡萄牙赛季的突破性故事之一。弗罗霍尔特在各项赛事中出场 49 场，打进 8 球并贡献 7 次助攻，同时帮助波尔图在主教练弗朗切斯科·法里奥利的带领下重新夺回联赛冠军。

这种形式自然引起了英超联赛的关注。

利物浦、阿森纳、切尔西和纽卡斯尔联都被联系在一起 最近几周与这位中场球员的关系。丹麦和葡萄牙的报道多次将这些俱乐部列为崇拜者。

在这次最新采访出现之前，切尔西实际上是与弗罗霍尔特关系最密切的俱乐部。这很大程度上是因为 恩佐·费尔南德斯周围的不确定性 在斯坦福桥。

与此同时，枪手队 已经有球探发现了 在最近的波尔图比赛中，他们继续密切关注丹麦人的进步。

但现在利物浦和阿森纳在接受采访时专门直接向球员本人提起 到球。尽管如此，弗罗霍尔特明确表示，他正在努力消除围绕他的未来日益增长的噪音。

“下赛季我将在波尔图”

弗罗霍尔特被直接问及他是否可以承诺在波尔图再呆一个赛季，尽管英格兰队的关注度越来越高。这位中场球员没有做出任何保证。然而，他的回答却让他目前的想法毫无疑问。

“在足球界，你永远无法承诺任何事情，你永远无法预测市场，” 他说。 “但我想要的是留在这里。这就是计划。”

这位20岁的球员随后在讨论波尔图重返欧洲冠军联赛时进一步强调了这一立场。

“我喜欢在这里，我很想带着这个徽章参加欧洲冠军联赛，” 弗罗霍尔特指着波尔图队徽说道。 “我在这里很开心，我很想在这里踢下赛季。当然，下赛季我会在火龙队。”

在后来的采访中，他再次被问到尽管有转会传闻，但他仍然完全专注于波尔图是否公平。

“就像我说的，足球是一项你永远无法百分百确定的运动之一，但在我看来，下赛季我将在火龙球场。”

利物浦和阿森纳直接提到

然后话题转向了英超联赛本身的兴趣。采访者特别点名了利物浦和阿森纳，因为据报道有兴趣签下他。

弗罗霍尔特再次试图与猜测保持距离，而不是助长猜测。

“不，” 当被问及他心中是否有梦想的联赛或梦想的俱乐部时，他回答道。 “公平地说，当事情发生时我会接受。”

“我很高兴看到人们关注我并知道粉丝欣赏我的工作，” 他解释道。 “我关注从教练、球队以及我在球场上可以做的事情得到的反馈。”

“现在我把其他一切都远离了我所在的地方，因为我在这里为波尔图足球俱乐部效力，我不专注于其他任何事情”，他说。

可怕的免责条款

弗罗霍尔特还被问及他的7300万英镑（8500万欧元）解约金条款，由于英格兰最大俱乐部的兴趣，该条款已成为葡萄牙的一个主要话题。

这位中场球员一边笑一边试图避免评价自己。

“给自己估价是很困难的” 他承认。 “这是很多钱。”

尽管如此，他也承认自己有朝一日超越葡萄牙的雄心。

“显然我有梦想。我喜欢在波尔图足球俱乐部踢球，但我也梦想为世界上一些最好的俱乐部效力。”

不过，就目前而言，尽管他周围的压力越来越大，但来自球员的信息仍然非常平静。

利物浦和阿森纳可能正在密切关注，切尔西可能仍然因为恩佐·费尔南德斯的情况而徘徊，纽卡斯尔也留在更广阔的视野中，但弗罗霍尔特继续坚持他的计划是留在原地。

尼科洛·法吉奥利 (Nicolo Fagioli) 在佛罗伦萨度过了过去的几个月，并猜测来自佛罗伦萨的兴趣 托特纳姆热刺 正在增长。

这是意大利人在佛罗伦萨的第一个完整赛季。他于 2025 年 1 月从尤文图斯首次租借加盟球队，但这一转会在夏天永久生效。

本赛季的前几个月对于佛罗伦萨和法吉奥利来说都是一场挣扎。他们排在倒数三名，但在保罗·瓦诺利上任后，情况发生了变化。

这位中场球员已成为他们 2026 年最重要的球员之一，他主宰比赛，也经常抢夺前锋。这导致托特纳姆热刺正在监控他的情况， 体育见证者 本周报道了谣言。

今天的 《罗马体育报》 还炒作意大利国脚。

托特纳姆热刺必须满足关键条件

该报称法吉奥利将成为佛罗伦萨下赛季项目的中心。他们认为托特纳姆热刺的兴趣证明了他的能力，这名球员将被移交给紫百合中场的钥匙。

这是有一定确定性的，佛罗伦萨准备拒绝他们提出的报价。

为了签下他，托特纳姆热刺需要提出“不可抗拒”的报价，这让意大利球队别无选择，只能接受。目前还没有明确说明具体金额，但佛罗伦萨去年支付了 1350 万欧元永久签下他。

现在，他的合同将于 2028 年到期，他们的账户上他的身价约为 900 万欧元。

也没有迹象表明佛罗伦萨正在尝试续约。这意味着 2026 年的出售可能是他们从其出售中获得巨额资本收益的最佳机会。

我们的看法：热刺应该推动转会

考虑到这些数字，4000万欧元左右的价格就足以签下法吉奥利。意大利俱乐部通常无法承担这笔费用，除非佛罗伦萨接受最初的贷款协议，而这似乎不太可能。

从风格上来说，法吉奥利就像手套一样适合托特纳姆热刺。他的技术能力比 Joao Palhinha、Conor Gallagher、Pape Matar Sarr 甚至 Yves Bissouma 还要高。他也更加多才多艺，过去也曾担任过攻击型中场。

罗伯托·德泽尔比的球队缺乏中场深处的技术敏锐度。法吉奥利解决了这个问题，而且他还只有 25 岁。以 4000 万欧元左右的价格签下他可能是一笔很棒的交易。

liverpool And armory Both have been named among clubs pursuing Victor Froholdt in recent weeks. However, the FC Porto midfielder insisted his focus is on staying in Portugal for the time being.

The Denmark international has become one of the breakout stories of the Portuguese season. Frohold has played 49 matches in all competitions, scoring eight goals and adding seven assists, while helping Porto regain the league title under manager Francesco Farioli.

That form has naturally drawn increased Premier League attention.

Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United have all been linked With the midfielder in recent weeks. Clubs have been repeatedly named as fans in reports from Denmark and Portugal.

Chelsea were actually the club most strongly linked with Frohold before this latest interview surfaced. The main reason for this was Uncertainty regarding Enzo Fernandez At Stamford Bridge.

Meanwhile, gunner, Scouts have already been seen He continues to closely monitor the Dane’s progress in recent Porto matches.

But now Liverpool and Arsenal have been exclusively brought directly to the player during an interview to ball. Despite this, Frohold made it clear that he is trying to quell the growing noise over his future.

“I will stay at Porto next season”

Froholdt was asked directly if he could commit to staying at Porto for another season despite the increased attention from England. The midfielder stopped giving guarantees. However, his answer left no doubt about his current thinking.

“In football you can never make any promises, you can never predict the market,” He said. “But what I want is to stay here. That’s the plan.”

The 20-year-old doubled down on that stance when discussing Porto’s return to the Champions League.

“I love being here and I would love to play in the UEFA Champions League with this badge.” Froholdt said, pointing to the Porto badge. “I am very happy here and I would love to play here next season. Of course I will be at Dragão next season.”

Later in the interview, he was asked again if it was fair to say that his full focus remained on Porto despite transfer rumours.

“It’s like I said, football is one of those sports that you can never be 100% sure about, but in my mind, next season I will be at Dragão.”

Liverpool and Arsenal mentioned directly

After this the talks moved towards the interest of the Premier League. Liverpool and Arsenal were specifically named by the interviewer as clubs reportedly interested in signing him.

Froholdt again tried to distance himself from speculation rather than promote it.

“No,” When asked if he had any dream league or dream club in mind, he replied. “To be fair I accept things when they happen.”

“It makes me happy to see that people are following me and to know that fans appreciate my work,” he explained. “I focus on the feedback I get from the coaches, the team and what I can do on the pitch.”

“I keep everything else away from where I am now, because I am here playing for FC Porto and I am not focused on anything else.”He said.

A scary release clause

Froholdt was also asked about his £73m (€85m) release clause, which has become a major talking point in Portugal amid interest from England’s biggest clubs.

The midfielder laughed, trying to avoid sounding self-deprecating.

“It’s hard to value yourself,” He accepted. “That’s a lot of money.”

Yet, he also admitted that one day he has ambitions beyond Portugal.

“Obviously I have dreams. I love playing here at FC Porto, but I also dream of playing for some of the best clubs in the world.”

However, for now, the message coming from the player has been remarkably calm despite the mounting pressure around him.

Liverpool and Arsenal will be watching closely, Chelsea will still be looming due to the Enzo Fernandez situation, and Newcastle will also remain in the wider picture, but Froholdt is insisting his plan is to stay where he is.

阿斯顿维拉 令人惊讶的是，球星保罗·托雷斯支持乌奈·埃梅里担任皇马主帅，如果他能得到这份工作的话。

马卡报今天报道了阿斯顿维拉后卫的评论 出现在马卡广播电台的 La Tribu 节目之后。

阿斯顿维拉的成功

乌奈·埃梅里本赛季继续在阿斯顿维拉创造奇迹，维拉队目前在英超联赛中排名第五，还剩下两场比赛。

他们看起来有望再次获得欧冠资格。但他们也可能会为他们的收藏增添一个重要的奖杯，埃梅里还带领他们进入了欧罗巴联赛决赛。这也将使他们获得欧冠席位。

尽管俱乐部度过了一个艰难的夏天，并且赛季开局缓慢，他们未能在前三场比赛中进球，也未能赢得前六场比赛中的任何一场，但这一切还是实现了。现在，他们有望夺得自 1996 年以来的首座重要奖杯，并再次跻身欧洲顶级联赛。

两者都是在已经充满成功的职业生涯中取得更大的成功。无可否认，西班牙人是当今世界足坛的精英教练之一。今年夏天就有报道称他加盟了皇家马德里。

皇马把目光投向别处

保罗·托雷斯很清楚这些报道，并相信阿斯顿维拉主教练非常适合这个角色。

“执教皇马将为埃梅里的职业生涯锦上添花。” 他说。

“他是一位以足球为生的主教练。我认为他完全有资格。他在每家具乐部所取得的成绩不言而喻。”

对于阿斯顿维拉来说幸运的是，皇马似乎在不久的将来不会邀请埃梅里。

相反，他们现在似乎正在接近达成何塞·穆里尼奥的交易。实际上， 今天来自葡萄牙的报道 坚称交易即将完成。本菲卡将瞄准富勒姆的马尔科·席尔瓦作为他的替代者。

那么阿斯顿维拉和埃梅里就可以安心地专注于下赛季了。

Sunderland Midfielder Granit Xhaka is keen to join Besiktas this summer, and he will potentially sit down with them in the coming weeks.

Sabah reports that the Turkish side The Sunderland star will seek the advice of manager Sergeny Yalkin before making any move.

meeting for sunderland man

The newspaper reports that a meeting will be held after the upcoming clash with Kaykur Rizespor. Manager Sergen Yalkin will sit down with president Serdal Adali to discuss his plans for next season.

In that meeting the names included in their agenda will be evaluated. Granit Xhaka will be one of the names discussed in that meeting. And depending on how it goes, a decision will be taken from there.

If both parties are positive about a move for the Sunderland captain, Besiktas could sit down with Sunderland to discuss the 33-year-old.

A move for Xhaka is not at the top of the list of priorities at the moment, but that could change depending on Sergej Yalkin’s opinion. Sabah report Xhaka is ‘eager to play’ for Besiktas. He will also live in Turkey this summer and spend his summer holidays in Antalya.

sunderland resistance

Meanwhile, Sunderland’s priority is to retain the midfielder this summer. He has been a key player in their impressive return to the Premier League this year. The Black Cats have no intention of this being a short relationship.

The Switzerland international has featured in 84% of possible minutes in the Premier League this season. He has also been in the starting eleven 83% of the time. He is, by every definition, a key player for Regis Le Bris.

His current deal also runs until 2028, so there is no immediate pressure or need to sell this summer. That is, until Xhaka forces a move. For now, it appears he is toying with the idea of ​​a move to Besiktas rather than trying to make it happen.

桑德兰 中场球员格拉尼特·扎卡“渴望在今年夏天加盟”贝西克塔斯，他们可能会在未来几周内与他坐下来。

沙巴报道称，土耳其方面 在为这名桑德兰球星采取任何行动之前，他将征求主教练塞尔根·雅尔琴的意见。

桑德兰人的会议

该报解释说，在即将与Çaykur Rizespor发生冲突后将举行一次会议。主教练塞尔根·亚尔钦将与总裁塞尔达尔·阿达里坐下来讨论他们下赛季的计划。

他们议程上的名字将在该会议上进行评估。格拉尼特·扎卡（Granit Xhaka）将是那次会议上讨论的名字之一。根据进展情况，我们将根据情况做出决定。

如果双方都对桑德兰队长的转会持积极态度，贝西克塔斯可能会与桑德兰坐下来讨论这位33岁的球员。

扎卡的转会目前并不是首要任务，但这可能会根据塞尔根·亚尔钦的意见而改变。沙巴报道称扎卡“热衷于为贝西克塔斯效力”。今年夏天他还将前往土耳其，在安塔利亚度过暑假。

桑德兰抵抗

与此同时，桑德兰的首要任务是在今年夏天留住这名中场球员。他是球队今年令人印象深刻地重返英超的关键球员。黑猫并不打算维持短暂的关系。

这位瑞士国脚在本赛季的英超联赛中出场时间达到了 84%。他也有 83% 的时间出现在首发阵容中。无论从哪个角度来看，他都是雷吉斯·勒布里斯的关键球员。

他目前的合同也持续到 2028 年，因此今年夏天也没有立即出售的压力或需要。也就是说，除非扎卡推动采取行动。目前，他似乎只是在考虑转会到贝西克塔斯，而不是直接尝试实现这一目标。

尼科洛·法吉奧利在佛羅倫薩度過了過去的幾個月，關於托特納姆熱刺感興趣的猜測也越來越多。

這是義大利人在佛羅倫薩的第一個完整賽季。他於 2025 年 1 月從尤文圖斯首次租借加盟球隊，但這一轉會在夏天永久生效。

本賽季的前幾個月對於佛羅倫薩和法吉奧利來說都是一場掙扎。他們排在倒數三名，但在保羅·瓦諾利上任後，情況發生了變化。

這位中場球員已成為他們 2026 年最重要的球員之一，他主宰比賽，也經常搶奪前鋒。這導致托特納姆熱刺正在密切關注他的情況，《體育見證》本週報導了這一傳聞。

今天的《羅馬體育報》也對這位義大利國腳進行了炒作。

托特納姆熱刺必須滿足關鍵條件

該報稱法吉奧利將成為佛羅倫薩下個賽季項目的中心。他們認為托特納姆熱刺的興趣證明了他的能力，這名球員將被移交給紫百合中場的鑰匙。

這是有一定確定性的，佛羅倫薩準備拒絕他們提出的報價。

為了簽下他，托特納姆熱刺需要提出「不可抗拒」的報價，這讓義大利球隊別無選擇，只能接受。目前還沒有明確說明具體金額，但佛羅倫薩去年支付了 1350 萬歐元永久簽下他。

現在，他的合約將於 2028 年到期，他們的帳戶上他的身價約為 900 萬歐元。

也沒有跡象表明佛羅倫薩正在嘗試續約。這意味著 2026 年的出售可能是他們從其出售中獲得巨額資本收益的最佳機會。

我們的看法：熱刺應該推動轉會

考慮到這些數字，4000萬歐元左右的價格就足以簽下法吉奧利。義大利俱樂部通常無法承擔這筆費用，除非佛羅倫薩接受最初的貸款協議，而這似乎不太可能。

從風格上來說，法吉奧利就像手套一樣適合托特納姆熱刺。他的技術能力比 Joao Palhinha、Conor Gallagher、Pape Matar Sarr 甚至 Yves Bissouma 還要高。他也更加多才多藝，過去也曾擔任過攻擊型中場。

羅伯托·德澤爾比的球隊缺乏中場深處的技術敏銳度。法吉歐利解決了這個問題，而且他還只有 25 歲。以 4000 萬歐元左右的價格簽下他可能是一筆很棒的交易。

leeds united It appears that they have missed out on the signing of Kofi Amoako from Dynamo Dresden. He is joining Hamburger SV this summer, replacing Daniel Farke.

image hanover report That the 21-year-old defensive midfielder is set to remain in Germany rather than make a move to Elland Road.

leeds united’s rejection

The newspaper reports that, although no deal has been agreed yet, Kofi Amoako is likely to be a Hamburg player next season.

The German club intends to activate his release clause as soon as possible, with plans for next season’s squad already well in place.

Hamburg have an advantage after earning Bundesliga status early and will look to take advantage of it by defeating Amoako quickly. He will cost less than €2m. If Dresden is relegated to the third division, this is reduced to €500,000.

According to the newspaper, the midfielder is said to have ‘clearly expressed’ his desire to join Merlin Polzin’s side. He has rejected interest from Mainz and Leeds United to stay in Germany this summer.

bundesliga chance

Hamburg is equally keen on him. He believes he belongs in his team and has taken his career into his own hands by leaving Wolfsburg rather than waiting for his chance there.

He then had to move on loan to VfL Osnabruck in the third division and then joined Dresden in 2025 for around €200,000. Now his performances for them have attracted the attention of the Bundesliga side and he is set for a move to Hamburg.

The move would be a blow to Leeds. They will have been confident of securing the 21-year-old this summer. Actually, a recent report indicated that it was a deal that suited everyone perfectly.

Instead, it seems that Amoako has decided to remain in Germany. He wants to dominate the Bundesliga this time.

利兹联 似乎错过了从德累斯顿迪纳摩签下科菲·阿莫阿科的机会。今年夏天他将加盟汉堡队，而不是丹尼尔·法克的球队。

IMAGE 汉诺威报道 这位21岁的防守型中场球员将留在德国，而不是搬到埃兰路。

利兹联拒绝

该报解释说，虽然交易尚未完成，但科菲·阿莫亚科下赛季很可能成为汉堡球员。

德国俱乐部打算尽早激活他的解约金条款，下赛季的阵容规划已经在顺利进行中。

汉堡在早早获得德甲资格后已经占据了先机，他们希望利用这一优势迅速收购阿莫科。他的身价略低于200万欧元。如果德累斯顿降级到第三级别联赛，则奖金将降至 50 万欧元。

据该报报道，据说这位中场球员“明确表达”了他加入梅林·波尔津球队的愿望。他拒绝了美因茨和利兹联今年夏天留在德国的兴趣。

德甲机会

汉堡队同样对他感兴趣。他们相信他与球队中的球员相似，并且他通过离开沃尔夫斯堡而不是在那里等待机会来掌握自己的职业生涯。

这使得他被租借到第三级别联赛的奥斯纳布吕克队，然后在 2025 年以大约 20 万欧元的价格加盟德累斯顿。现在，他在德累斯顿的表现为他赢得了德甲联赛的关注，他准备转会到汉堡。

此举将对利兹联造成打击。他们对今年夏天得到这名21岁的球员充满信心。 确实，最近的一份报告 表明这是一项非常适合所有人的交易。

相反，阿莫科似乎决定留在德国。这次他想在德甲联赛中大展身手。

You shouldn’t put anything past Bill Guerin. That’s why you shouldn’t be surprised to hear that he’s attempted to poach the youngest Hughes brother from the New Jersey Devils.

If you haven’t heard of it, visit the link below.

Yesterday was a good day for New Jersey Hockey Now. We’ve acquired Daniel Amoia who is joining me on Devil’s Beat.

NJHN is your go-to Devils source for all your New Jersey hockey needs, and we’re taking it to another level with Daniel.

You can find his author page here.

Daniel made his first publication yesterday which is also below, but stay tuned for more to come.

Elsewhere, Quinn on the Future in Minnesota, Heavily Fined on Torts, and More!

Devil’s Trade Rumors and News

New Jersey Hockey Now: interesting. So, Bill Guerin has as much interest in bringing all of the Hughes brothers to Minnesota as the Devils have in employing all of them in New Jersey. evidence? Guerin called Tom Fitzgerald about a possible trade for Luke Hughes.

So, given the fact that Guerin feels the need to give himself an advantage when it comes to the Hughes brothers, what does this mean for how he feels about his chances of retaining Quinn Hughes? Daniel Amoia breaks it down in his first appearance with New Jersey Hockey Now.

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Athletic ($): I mean, what else was he going to say? He loses all his leverage in contract negotiations by saying otherwise. At the Minnesota Wild exit meetings, Quinn Hughes was asked and stated that he was interested in remaining in Minnesota.

As many have already pointed out, Zach Parise said the same thing before leaving the Devils… for the Wild!

We will see what happens.

Forever Blueshirts: John Tortorella always finds a way back into the spotlight. New York Rangers fans know his fiery passion, and now the Vegas Golden Knights do too. And man, is the NHL attacking Torts with a big hammer. Tortorella has been heavily fined, and Vegas is being forced to forfeit a high draft pick for refusing to hold a media availability after eliminating the Anaheim Ducks.

pittsburgh hockey now: What’s next for Ricard Raquel who has definitely been pushed back from 2024-25? The decision here is definitely in the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

San Jose Hockey Now: Okay, no big deal. This is his second year in the league and Maclin Celebrini was fourth in league scoring with 104 points. Well, on July 1st, he is eligible to extend with the San Jose Sharks. What will that look like?

Philly hockey now: Here’s how the Philadelphia Flyers are becoming a destination players want to visit.

Montreal hockey now: It may not be as sustainable as it has been for them, but the Montreal Canadiens are succeeding in their adversity.

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Aston Villa Star Pau Torres has, surprisingly, backed Unai Emery for the Real Madrid job if he was ever offered it.

Marca report the Aston Villa defender’s comments today Following an appearance on Radio Marca’s La Tribu program.

aston villa success

Unai Emery has continued to produce amazing performances at Aston Villa this season, with the Villans currently sitting fifth in the Premier League with two games remaining.

As a result they look set to qualify for the Champions League again. But they could also be ready to add a major trophy to their collection, with Emery guiding them to the Europa League final. This will also give them a place in the Champions League.

All this has been achieved despite a difficult summer for the club and a slow start to the season, in which they failed to score in their first three games or win any of their first six. They are now on course for their first major trophy since 1996 and a return to Europe’s top table.

Both are more successful in a career that is already full of successes. The Spaniard is unquestionably one of the standout managers in world football at the moment. And reports linked him to Real Madrid this summer.

real madrid look elsewhere

Pau Torres is well aware of those reports and believes the Aston Villa manager would be perfect for the role.

“Coaching Real Madrid would be the icing on the cake for Emery’s career,” He said.

“He is a manager who lives and breathes football. I think he is more than qualified. The results he has achieved at every club he has been at speak for themselves.”

Fortunately for Aston Villa, it seems that Real Madrid will not be calling up Unai Emery any time in the near future.

Instead, it appears they are now reaching a deal for Jose Mourinho. In fact, A report from Portugal today Insisted that the deal is almost done. And Benfica will target Fulham’s Marco Silva as his replacement.

Then, Aston Villa and Unai Emery can rest easy and focus on next season.

马尔科·席尔瓦是本菲卡取代何塞·穆里尼奥计划的“最前沿”，他退出了 富勒姆 现在看来已经很接近了。

葡萄牙媒体今天报道了这一情况，O Jogo、A Bola、Record 和其他媒体都参与了有关富勒姆主帅未来的行动。

富勒姆 对 本菲卡

昨天的一份报告称，马科·席尔瓦 将于今年夏天离开富勒姆。他已经拒绝了诺丁汉森林，并对加盟本菲卡持开放态度。

游戏也有类似的做法。 该报报道称，虽然席尔瓦周五忙于否认报道，但他处于本菲卡思想的“前沿”。他们正在寻找穆里尼奥的替代者，穆里尼奥将重返皇家马德里。

随后该报转达了富勒姆主帅向葡萄牙 DAZN 发表的关于他未来的评论。

“英超联赛始终是首要任务，” 他说。

“这是一个让我感到满足的联赛；我相信所有的教练都有这样的愿望，总有一天会尝试一下。这一直是目标，我不会隐瞒它仍然是。

“这是一个我喜欢加入的联赛，带着我的雄心，我希望看到我的球队为其他事情而奋斗。但我也从未对任何事情关闭大门，我从未说过我将来不会加入联赛 A、B、C 或 D。无论我如何控制我可能做出的所有决定，未来都是开放的。”

英语比赛

同时记录下这些相同的评论 但对他们的文章采取不同的角度。相反，他们说一家神秘的英国俱乐部已经向富勒姆教练提出了一份合同。据他们说，这不是诺丁汉森林。

“与富勒姆续约的提议已经存在几个月了，而且已经公开了。” 席尔瓦谈到此事时说道。

“以及这个联赛中其他可能的项目。显然，目前，这可以安排在英超联赛中继续进行。”

晨报 周末报道称马尔科·席尔瓦前往本菲卡的大门是敞开的，因为鲁本·阿莫林拒绝了他们。

据该报报道，阿莫林的拒绝为富勒姆主帅“打开了大门”。他现在是鲁伊·科斯塔总统今年夏天的首要目标。他已经接受了穆里尼奥加盟皇马的事实。

事实上，本菲卡主席希望下周宣布穆里尼奥的继任者。他迅速与阿莫林交谈，但立即被前曼联主帅拒绝。现在他决定选择马尔科·席尔瓦。

他“愿意”接受这种方法。只有来自英格兰五巨头的报价才能让他回心转意。本菲卡等待着他的是一份为期两年的合同以及第三份合同的选择权。然而，CM 报告称，他的工资将“大大低于”他目前在富勒姆赚取的 700 万欧元。

收入低于富勒姆

阿博拉提供类似信息 就桌上的合同而言。据他们透露，本菲卡正在准备一份有效期为两到三个赛季的合同。

他们还报道说，与下赛季他在富勒姆的工资相比，马尔科·席尔瓦已经同意“大幅”降低他的工资。他们赞同席尔瓦是鲁伊·科斯塔的首选候选人，并坚称谈判已经有了“坚实的基础”。

该报称，联系已经在进行中，但席尔瓦不一定参与其中。相反，很可能是他的经纪人豪尔赫·门德斯在说话。对于本菲卡来说，他的出现让整个事情变得更加容易。

据他们透露，本菲卡可能会向他提供年薪 7.5 欧元的一半左右。贡萨洛·桑托斯、贡萨洛·佩德罗和费尔南多·费雷拉预计也将留在马科·席尔瓦的教练组中。

馬爾科·席爾瓦是本菲卡取代何塞·穆里尼奧計劃的“最前沿”，目前看來離開富勒姆已經接近尾聲。

葡萄牙媒體今天報導了這一情況，O Jogo、A Bola、Record 和其他媒體都參與了有關富勒姆主帥未來的行動。

富勒姆 對 本菲卡

昨天有報道稱，馬爾科·席爾瓦將於今年夏天離開富勒姆。他已經拒絕了諾丁漢森林，並對加入本菲卡持開放態度。

O Jogo 也有類似的看法。該報報道稱，雖然席爾瓦週五忙於否認報道，但他處於本菲卡思想的「前沿」。他們正在尋找穆里尼奧的替代者，穆里尼奧將重返皇家馬德里。

隨後該報轉達了富勒姆主帥向葡萄牙 DAZN 發表的關於他未來的評論。

“英超聯賽始終是首要任務，” 他說。

「這是一個讓我感到滿足的聯賽；我相信所有的教練都有這樣的願望，總有一天會嘗試一下。這一直是目標，我不會隱瞞它仍然是。

「這是一個我喜歡加入的聯賽，帶著我的雄心，我希望看到我的球隊為其他事情而奮鬥。但我也從未對任何事情關閉大門，我從未說過我將來不會加入聯賽 A、B、C 或 D。無論我如何控制我可能做出的所有決定，未來都是開放的。”

英語比賽

同時，Record 專注於這些相同的評論，但對他們的文章採取不同的角度。相反，他們說一家神秘的英國俱樂部已經向富勒姆教練提出了一份合約。據他們說，這裡不是諾丁漢森林。

“與富勒姆續約的提議已經存在幾個月了，而且已經公開了。” 席爾瓦談到此事時說。

“以及這個聯賽中其他可能的項目。顯然，目前，這可以安排在英超聯賽中繼續進行。”

《Correio da Manhã Weekend》報道稱，馬爾科·席爾瓦前往本菲卡的大門是敞開的，因​​為魯本·阿莫林拒絕了他們。

據該報報道，阿莫林的拒絕為富勒姆主帥「打開了大門」。他現在是魯伊·科斯塔總統今年夏天的首要目標。他已經接受了穆里尼奧加盟皇馬的事實。

事實上，本菲卡主席希望下周宣布穆里尼奧的繼任者。他迅速與阿莫林交談，但立即被前曼聯主帥拒絕。現在他決定選擇馬爾科·席爾瓦。

他「願意」接受這種方法。只有來自英格蘭五巨頭的報價才能讓他回心轉意。本菲卡等待著他的是一份為期兩年的合約以及第三份合約的選擇權。然而，CM 報告稱，他的工資將「大大低於」他目前在富勒姆賺取的 700 萬歐元。

收入低於富勒姆

阿博拉在合約條款中提供了類似的資訊。據他們透露，本菲卡正在準備一份有效期為兩到三個賽季的合約。

他們還報道說，與下個賽季他在富勒姆的工資相比，馬爾科·席爾瓦已經同意「大幅」降低他的工資。他們贊同席爾瓦是魯伊·科斯塔的首選候選人，並堅稱談判已經有了「堅實的基礎」。

該報稱，聯繫已經在進行中，但席爾瓦不一定參與其中。相反，很可能是他的經紀人豪爾赫·門德斯在說話。對本菲卡來說，他的出現讓整件事情變得更加容易。

據他們透露，本菲卡可能會向他提供年薪 7.5 歐元的一半左右。貢薩洛·桑托斯、貢薩洛·佩德羅和費爾南多·費雷拉預計也將留在馬科·席爾瓦的教練團中。

Lutsharel is likely to remain an option for Geertruida liverpool “Arne Slott wanted him” at Anfield earlier this summer.

Journalist Valentin Driessen commented on the Sunderland loanee today, Relayed by Football Zone. That could see the defender move to Anfield this summer.

Sunderland exit on the cards

Lutsharel Geertuida has spent this season on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig. But the deal won’t be permanent this summer. A report last week said that Sunderland The decision has been taken to sign the 25-year-old rather than let him return to Germany.

However, the same report indicates that he is unlikely to remain at Leipzig. According to the information given in that report, inquiries have been made in the top five leagues of Europe.

Liverpool are one of the teams who have long been credited with interest. Indeed, multiple reports in England state that he was keen on the move in the January transfer window. That deal never happened because Sunderland refused to give approval for an early termination of his loan deal at the Stadium of Light.

But the Reds have been interested in him for some time. Geertruida previously worked with Arne Slot at Feyenoord. And various reports in 2024 made it clear that Liverpool were in the mix for him.

slot connection key

Now may be the ideal opportunity to revive that interest. And Driessen certainly believes a deal is possible.

“Arne Slot wanted him. Because Geertruida can play in different positions,” he said on De Telegraaf’s Kick-Off podcast.

“First at Leipzig, and now at Sunderland, he is struggling to survive. And they are not the best club in the world right now. And Liverpool is another step up. Can he handle it?”

“Maybe with a manager like Slott, with whom he has experience at Feyenoord. It will work. Let’s hope so for the boy, because potentially he is a good footballer.”

切尔西 现在是欧洲争夺奥斯曼·迪奥曼德之战的一部分，这位葡萄牙体育后卫的市场在最近几周迅速加速。

今年春天早些时候，水晶宫是与这位 22 岁球员联系最密切的英超俱乐部。 皇宫探索了价值约 5000 万欧元（4300 万英镑）的转会，但葡萄牙体育认为估值太低，交易从未推进。

从那时起，迪奥曼德周围的景观发生了巨大的变化。

据葡萄牙转会内部人士透露 弗拉维奥·科斯塔目前，葡萄牙体育已经收到了切尔西、巴黎圣日耳曼和拜仁慕尼黑的报价。

同一份报告称，葡萄牙体育现在预计只会考虑以 6000 万欧元（5200 万英镑）左右的价格出售，这表明这名后卫的估值攀升得有多快。

切尔西的兴趣显而易见

现阶段切尔西并未被视为这名后卫的最爱。巴黎圣日耳曼和拜仁慕尼黑也牢牢地参与其中。

尽管如此，考虑到俱乐部的情况，切尔西在这场比赛中的表现还是值得注意的。本赛季，中后卫的问题一再伤害着他们。不稳定、伤病以及缺乏稳定的防守结构都导致了本赛季的困难时刻。

因此，俱乐部一直在积极寻找能够成为长期支柱的高水平防守补充。迪奥曼德自然符合这一要求。

身高 190 厘米的他将体力与机动性以及控球时的冷静融为一体。尽管年仅22岁，他已经为葡萄牙体育踢了120多场比赛。

此外，他已经在切尔西的视线中至少两年了，因为 我们报道了 2024 年以来的葡萄牙报告 声称中后卫在他们的计划中。但凭借更大的声誉和欧洲血统，迪奥曼德现在是一个不同类型的目标。

体育运动为压力做好准备

今年早些时候，葡萄牙体育与迪奥曼德续约至2030年，并维持了8000万欧元（6900万英镑）的解约金条款。

即便如此，葡萄牙俱乐部知道球员周围的压力正在迅速增加。迪奥曼德预计还将代表科特迪瓦队参加即将到来的世界杯，这是另一个可能推高他身价的因素。

几个月前， 水晶宫 看起来俱乐部对后卫的防守力度最大。

现在要价已经上涨，欧洲精英都参与其中，切尔西是试图在夏季最大的防守竞赛之一中定位自己的俱乐部之一。

Manchester United He may not be the frontrunner for Richard Rios just yet, but Benfica are now openly laying the groundwork for a potential sale – and that changes the picture around the Colombian midfielder.

Messages have been coming from Portugal for several weeks remained relatively firm. Benfica did not want to be sold cheaply, the player was happy in Lisbon and the club saw the 2026 World Cup as a prime opportunity to further increase his value.

That stance has not completely ended. However, a recent report to ball Suggests that reality is now catching up to ambition.

Benfica need money – and Rios is one of the obvious candidates

The Portuguese side are preparing for a summer rebuild after a disappointing season. There is a real possibility that they will miss out on Champions League football, which would deal a significant financial blow.

Because of this, Benfica’s board are now considering sales that they would ideally have avoided.

According to A Bola, Richard Rios is one of the main names being discussed internally as a possible major exit. Andreas Schjelderup and Vangelis Pavlidis have also been mentioned, but the Colombian midfielder has been described as the leading candidate in midfield.

This is a notable change in tone compared to earlier reports. Because previously, Benfica had only been described as willing to listen to “unique” proposals. Now the language has become soft. The report states that the club would be willing to analyze offers upwards of €30m (£26m).

Of course, this is still a large fee. But it is also a far cry from the €100m (£87m) release clause in his contract.

Manchester United still remain interested

Keeping an eye on the situation, Manchester United has once again been named among the English clubs.

The report does not go as far as claiming formal negotiations or bids. However, the Premier League team continues to feature in Portuguese reporting about the player.

Napoli are said to be particularly alert, while English clubs are also monitoring developments.

But for United, the interest still makes logical sense. Since the beginning of 2025, Richard Ríos has played 90 matches for club and country. That workload alone speaks volumes about his physical toughness.

Also, his production has also improved this season. The 25-year-old has already registered six goals and six assists, making this the most productive campaign of his career so far.

If Michael Carrick’s side are looking to improve the midfield, he could certainly be one of the strong contenders for a place in the team.

Benfica is balancing evaluation and urgency

The interesting thing here is the paradox that Benfica is now trying to manage.

On the one hand, they still believe that the World Cup can significantly increase the market value of Richard Rios. The Colombian is expected to be part of his national team’s plans in 2026, and Benfica know that a strong tournament could greatly increase his price.

On the other hand, they may not be in a financial position to comfortably wait.

An Bola repeatedly formulated the club’s summer strategy around the need for liquidity before reinvesting in the team. This explains why the tone around Rios has become more lenient.

So while Benfica aren’t actually putting the “for sale” sign on the midfielder, there is now a very clear sense that they are ‘open to offers’ – especially if the Premier League club decide to seriously make a move.

沃特福德 询问了多德雷赫特队后卫扬·普鲁格（Jan Plug）的情况，他是利物浦崇拜英雄德克·库伊特（Dirk Kuyt）的侄子。

记者乔斯特·布劳霍夫报道 这位21岁的球员本赛季在荷兰俱乐部给人留下了深刻的印象，现在已经有了追求者。

沃特福德查询

普拉格本赛季从费耶诺德租借到多德雷赫特，他是费耶诺德青训系统的产物。

他于2016年免费转会加入他们，此后在队伍中稳步上升，在进入一线队之前曾为青年队、U17队、U18队和U21队效力。随后，他于二月份被租借至多德雷赫特继续发展。

他做到了这一点，在所有比赛中出场 25 次，上场时间为 1720 分钟。自加盟以来，他在联盟的每场联赛比赛中都首发出场，并在联盟中 100% 的可用时间里上场。

而且它似乎并没有被忽视。据布劳霍夫称，这位费耶诺德后卫今年赢得了“相当大的兴趣”。

沃特福德、奥胡斯和奥地利维也纳等球队已经对他进行了询问。但是，尽管这位年轻人渴望在最高水平上迈出下一步，但他还不感兴趣。

费耶诺德的突破

相反，德克·库伊特的侄子“决心”在费耶诺德取得突破。也许他想在荷兰俱乐部追随叔叔的脚步。不管怎样，沃特福德和其他球队的兴趣目前似乎已经被推向一边。

不过，转会沃特福德对他来说可能不是一个坏主意。黄蜂队确实在签下年轻球员并培养他们方面有着良好的记录，然后他们才能在未来获得大笔转会费。

理查利森 (​​Richarlison)、若昂·佩德罗 (Joao Pedro)、佩维斯·埃斯图皮南 (Pervis Estupiñán) 等许多人都曾在维卡拉奇路 (Vicarage Road) 踢球，然后再去追求更大、更好的事业。不过，扬·普拉格似乎希望自己有机会首先给费耶诺德留下深刻印象。

简·普拉格 (Jan Plug) 成为众人瞩目的焦点。费耶诺德后卫被租借到多德雷赫特队，现在渴望在最高水平上更进一步。沃特福德、奥胡斯和奥地利维也纳已经通知，但德克·库伊特的侄子坚持闯入 #费耶诺德。所以更多 @VI_nl 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/2xxS0Dq8SV

— Joost Blaauwhof (@joost_blaauwhof) 2026 年 5 月 16 日

沃特福德已經對多德雷赫特後衛揚·普拉格進行了詢問，他是利物浦崇拜英雄德克·庫伊特的侄子。

記者 Joost Blaauwhof 報道稱，這位 21 歲的球員本賽季在荷蘭俱樂部給人留下了深刻的印象，現在已經有了追求者。

沃特福德查詢

普拉格本季從費耶諾德租借到多德雷赫特，他是費耶諾德青訓系統的產物。

他於2016年免費轉會加入他們，此後在隊伍中穩步上升，在進入一線隊之前曾為青年隊、U17隊、U18隊和U21隊效力。隨後，他於二月被租借至多德雷赫特繼續發展。

他做到了這一點，在所有比賽中出場 25 次，上場時間為 1720 分鐘。自加盟以來，他在聯盟的每場聯賽比賽中都首發出場，並在聯盟中 100% 的可用時間內上場。

而且它似乎並沒有被忽視。據布勞霍夫稱，這位費耶諾德後衛今年贏得了「相當大的興趣」。

沃特福德、奧胡斯和奧地利維也納等球隊已經對他進行了詢問。但是，儘管這位年輕人渴望在最高水平上邁出下一步，但他還不感興趣。

費耶諾德的突破

相反，德克·庫伊特的侄子「決心」在費耶諾德取得突破。也許他想在荷蘭俱樂部追隨叔叔的腳步。不管怎樣，沃特福德和其他球隊的興趣目前似乎已經被推向一邊。

不過，轉會沃特福德對他來說可能不是一個壞主意。黃蜂隊確實在簽下年輕球員並培養他們方面有著良好的記錄，然後他們才能在未來獲得大筆轉會費。

理查利森、佩維斯·埃斯圖皮南 (Pervis Estupiñán) 等許多人都曾在維卡拉奇路 (Vicarage Road) 踢球，然後再去追求更大、更好的事業。不過，揚·普拉格似乎希望自己有機會先給費耶諾德留下深刻印象。

Jan Plug staat flink in de belangstelling.費耶諾德隊將在多德雷赫特隊的主場進行比賽。沃特福德、奧胡斯和奧地利 維也納 informeerden al, maar neefje van Dirk Kuyt wil per se Doorbreken bij #費耶諾德。佐梅爾 @VI_nl 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/2xxS0Dq8SV

— Joost Blaauwhof (@joost_blaauwhof) 2026 年 5 月 16 日

chelsea Now part of the growing European battle for Ousmane Diomande, the market for the sporting defender has been on the rise in recent weeks.

Earlier this spring, Crystal Palace were the Premier League club most linked with the 22-year-old player. Palace explore a move worth around €50m (£43m)But Sporting considered the valuation too low and the deal never proceeded.

Since then, the landscape around Diomande has changed significantly.

According to Portuguese transfer insider Flavio CostaSporting has now received approaches from Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.

The same report claims Sporting are now only expected to consider a sale for around €60m (£52m), which shows how steeply the defender’s valuation has risen.

Chelsea’s interest is understandable

Chelsea are not being presented as favorites for the defender at this stage. PSG and Bayern Munich are also firmly in the picture.

Nevertheless, Chelsea’s presence in the race is notable given the club’s position. Centre-back issues have repeatedly plagued him this season. Inconsistency, injuries and the lack of a well-organized defensive structure have contributed to difficult moments during the campaign.

As a result, the club is actively looking for high-level defensive additions capable of becoming long-term pillars. Diomande naturally fits that profile.

Standing 190 cm tall, he combines physical strength with mobility and composure. Despite being only 22 years old, he has played over 120 matches for Sporting CP.

Furthermore, he has been on Chelsea’s radar for at least two years now We covered Portuguese reports from 2024 Claiming the centre-back was in his plans. But with a much bigger reputation and European pedigree, Diomande is now a different kind of target.

Preparing for sporting pressure

Sporting renewed Diomande’s contract earlier this year until 2030 and retained his €80m (£69m) release clause.

Nevertheless, the Portuguese club knows that the pressure on the player is increasing rapidly. Diomande is also expected to play for Ivory Coast in the upcoming World Cup, another factor that could increase his value even higher.

A few months ago, crystal Palace It seemed as if the club was pushing most for a defender.

Now the asking price has soared, Europe’s elite are involved, and Chelsea are among the clubs looking to make one of the biggest defensive moves of the summer.

In Friday’s contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Kyle Schwarber did something that had only been done once before in Philadelphia Phillies history. The slugger equaled the record set by Cy Williams in 1923 by homering 20 times in the Phils’ first 45 games of the season. He has also hit nine home runs in his last eight games. Schwarber is on pace for a ridiculous 72 home runs.

Age remains a concern for Schwarber, as the former outfielder transitions to full-time designated hitter duties after the 2023 season. But his power has only improved since then, hitting a career-high 56 homers in 2025. He is the definition of a true triple output player, someone who primarily walks, strikes out, or hits home runs. Many are questioning whether his power can continue as he ages, so how has Schwarber maintained his ability to throw for power?

History as a slugger

None of this is new to Schwarber, although it has certainly reached a new level recently. He has always been a power hitter. Since 2017, Schwarber posted only one season with fewer than 30 homers (2018), not including the COVID-shortened 2020 season. This is a level of consistent slugging that is simply head and shoulders above everyone else in the game. And it’s that consistency that has established Schwarber as one of the best in baseball.

The slugger has spent time with four clubs in his career, but most of his service time was split between the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia. Interestingly, Schwarber has gotten better with age. His time with the Cubs was early in his career, where he hit 121 homers. But during his most recent stint with Philly, the hitter has 207 dingers. In a league where age almost always means getting worse, Schwarber has managed to turn it around.

only getting better with age

They say wine gets better with age, but so does Kyle Schwarber. In the first seven seasons of his career, he never reached the 40-homer mark. But in the four seasons that followed, Schwarber has surpassed 40 home runs three times. The only time he failed to reach there was in 2024, when he scored 38 runs. And even though he surpassed his career high in points last season with 56, it looks like Schwarber is even better in 2026.

His 165 wRC+ is an all-time high compared to last year’s 152. ISO is a statistic that measures pure power hitting, which is calculated by subtracting batting average from the slugging percentage. Schwarber has a ridiculous .384 ISO mark. That production at the plate has equated to 1.5 WAR for the slugger in just 45 games. This puts him on pace for 5.4 WAR on the season. for a player who Only Contributes with his bat, that’s huge numbers.

statistical anomalies

Statcast has some graphs of Schwarber’s plate production that help explain his profile as a player with three true results. The first two (seen below) show his hot zone as a power hitter, with the red color on the image indicating the part where his home runs are hit.

As you would expect, these zones are fairly similar, with the middle of the zone being the primary spot where Schwarber makes quality contact. An interesting metric is the top right part of each figure. These are pitches that are high and inside, given that Schwarber is a left-hander. He’s doing a tremendous amount of damage on those pitches, with 1,500 ISO and 2,000 SLG. His strikeout rate in that area is also attractive (pictured below left). He has not yet hit a pitch in that area of ​​the zone, demonstrating a distinct ability to wait for that pitch and do damage.

Even more shocking are his on-base percentage stats. The four quadrants outside the zone are a helpful way to measure plate discipline and movement. Schwarber has a combined .559 OBP on pitches out of the zone, which means he’s walking in a ridiculous fashion. He is tied for 11th in MLB with 30 walks, giving him a 14.7 percent walk rate.

Schwarber is an anomaly in that regard. Before him, most sluggers known to get better after age 30 were steroid users. The year Barry Bonds hit 73 home runs, a record that has yet to be broken, he had a .863 SLG and a .535 ISO. Schwarber isn’t nearly as good, but is doing something similar without the help of performance-enhancing drugs.

The Phillies’ 2026 season

The year got off to a rough start for Philadelphia, who fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9–19 start. They have since improved to second place in the National League East with a 22–23 record under interim manager Don Mattingly. Much of that success was due to Schwarber’s bat. In baseball it is impossible for a player to carry a team. But it often feels like the team wouldn’t be where they are without Schwarber; he is He Precious.

If he can keep this up, he will establish himself as not only the greatest slugger in Philadelphia history, but one of the greatest in MLB history. While in Philly, he has averaged 47 home runs a season (2022–25). Given this, he is on pace to reach 574 home runs by the time his contract with the Phillies expires in 2030. Only 28 players have ever reached the 500-homer plateau, and Schwarber is poised to become number one. 29.

For Philadelphia 76ers fans expecting notable roster changes this summer, a new report from ESPN has mostly bad news for you.

There were high expectations for the Sixers’ postseason chances in Philadelphia a few weeks ago. They made a stunning comeback from down 3-1 in the opening round series and eliminated the Boston Celtics. Several sports analysts also suggested that they were the former favorites to reach the NBA Finals. They then ran into the New York Knicks buzzsaw and were eliminated from the playoffs.

Change was clearly coming, and it came Tuesday when they officially fired president of basketball operations Daryl Morey. Head coach Nick Nurse will stay on for at least one more season, but what about his roster? This was clearly not enough to defeat New York. Additionally, busted stars Joel Embiid and Paul George are costly obstacles to improving the roster.

Many have suggested in recent days that the 76ers won’t do much this summer. And it seems that sports officials believe they shouldn’t. A Western executive told ESPN, “Run it back, manage Joel as best you can, be a playoff team and try to stay healthy. I think you can do a lot at the margin.”

Additionally, ESPN NBA insider Tim Bontemps said, “It doesn’t make sense for Philadelphia to pay a heavy price of assets to give up any veteran star.”

Team President’s ‘catchy’ debut thanks to Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe

Yet making a move on the sidelines, as the West executive has suggested, may be difficult, because as NBA insider Brian Windhorst points out in the same report, the 76ers are apparently avoiding moving closer to the second NBA tax apron. This is reportedly why they moved Jared McCann before this year’s trade deadline, and has made similar trades in recent years.

However, the ESPN report offers some hope. Although the Sixers have stuck with George and Embiid, teams all around the game have relied heavily on the backcourt duo of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. An East executive told the outlet that they are “arguably the most exciting backcourt in the entire league.”

Additionally, multiple executives who spoke to NBA insiders claimed that the young and talented duo is a major reason why the chance to become the next team president is “tempting” for potential candidates.

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman is having a tumultuous year, struggling on the track and missing time due to concussions. All of this has happened in a contract year, creating more uncertainty about his future in the No. 48 car with Hendrick Motorsports.

Fox Sports’ Bob Pokrass and The Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi reported this week that teenager Connor Zylisch is a possible replacement for Hendricks if the decision is made to replace Bowman for the 2027 season.

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Bowman was already seen on the hot seat entering the season. Things got off to a bad start, with the veteran driver finishing 40th at the Daytona 500, 23rd at Echo Park Speedway, and then had to retire from the car at COTA due to dizziness-like symptoms.

Unfortunately for Bowman, medical issues have been a subject for him in recent years. He had previously missed time due to neck and back problems as well as injury, resulting in long absences. It appears retirement is imminent, creating even more uncertainty over who will drive the No. 48 car next season.

Will Hendrick Motorsports replace Alex Bowman?

One thing that has become clear is that Kyle Busch will not be joining Hendricks next season as a potential Bowman replacement. This realistically leaves HMS with three options, barring anyone else being available.

Hendricks may decide to use 2027 as a development year for top prospect Corey Day. The 20-year-old will become a Cup Series rookie at the age of 21 and can use the entire season to learn to drive the next-gen car.

However, this comes at a cost. As Zilleisch’s rookie season has shown, there is a steep learning curve at the highest series. In reality Day will not have much of a chance of winning the race in 2027 and it will be a place in The Chase that HMS will probably not be able to earn.

Alternatively, Hendrick could buy Zylisch out of his contract with Trackhouse Racing and then put him behind the wheel of the No. 48 car. This would make the team one of the top emerging drivers in NASCAR, but it would also leave an uncertain future for Day.

There is an alternative option that may work for everyone. Bowman could re-sign with Hendricks on a one-year deal, his last chance to prove he belongs in the Cup Series with a top team. If he doesn’t perform up to expectations in 2027, Hendricks could either put a more experienced Day behind the wheel or pursue Zylisch as a free agent.

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The Minnesota Wild need to improve after the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. After blowing a 3–0 lead in Game 5, the Colorado Avalanche swept Minnesota in five games. This was a disappointing conclusion; However, the Wild should be back on the trade market this summer. In fact, Minnesota has been linked to a surprise NHL superstar.

The Athletic’s Michael Russo and Joe Smith listed Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews as a player Minnesota should trade this summer. Matthews, who was captain of the United States at the Winter Olympics, could be on the move this offseason.

So, what does Minnesota need to see to make Matthews a realistic trade target?

Auston Matthews should request a trade with the Minnesota Wild as a destination

New Toronto general manager John Chayka will have to prove to Matthews that he can build a roster capable of returning to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Like Quinn Hughes, Matthews is also scheduled to become a free agent in two seasons prior to the 2025-26 NHL season. Therefore, the 28-year-old center has a significant advantage.

If the Maple Leafs do not convince Matthews that they can be a competitive team, he can request a trade this summer or during the 2026–27 NHL season. In this scenario, Minnesota would be one of the destinations Matthews is willing to play for moving forward.

Matthews has a no-activity clause in his contract, so he must clear a trade out of Toronto. The NHL superstar has ties to Minnesota, as Hughes, Matt Boldy and Brock Faber all played with them on the Olympic team and during the Four Nations. It would not be surprising if organization was one of their main priorities.

It’s unclear where Minnesota would have the assets to acquire Matthews after trading for Hughes in December 2025. The best scenario for the Wild would be for Matthews to request “Minnesota and only Minnesota” to play with his Olympic teammates. Either way, a trade could be a real possibility this summer.

If Matthews wants out of Toronto, the Wild should call whenever that happens.

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According to a recent report from Michael Russo of The Athletic, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin attempted to acquire Luke Hughes from the New Jersey Devils during the 2025-26 season — a move that would have seen Luke leave one brother, Jack Hughes, to join forces with another in the form of Quinn Hughes.

Of course, rumors and speculation about the future of all three Hughes brothers have been running rampant. Just last week on an episode of The Sheet with Jeff Marek, all three brothers’ agent, Pat Brisson, talked about the idea of ​​them all playing together at some point:

“We probably haven’t had any specific discussion about this. These are possibilities, I will not deny the factBut when your three brothers get together during the summer or in the offseason, we have lots of fun conversations about lots of fun things.

Obviously, no deal happened for Luke. Based on the language used by The Athletic, it doesn’t seem like the Devils ever seriously considered parting ways with Luke.

But here’s what we know. All else being equal, there is no reason to believe that Quinn will be someone More He is willing to sign an extension beyond his current deal (which runs through 2026–27), which he would not have done if the team had made a deep run in the playoffs.

“I’m definitely ready to re-sign here,” Quinn said in his exit interview today. He also said that getting a deal in the summer is “more ideal”, but is “so mentally tough” that it is not possible to go into the season without it.

Regardless, the possibility remains that Guerin attempted to acquire Luke to increase his leverage for a Quinn extension. This will prompt a GM who does not have full Confidence in your ability to accomplish it. Quinn’s words confirm that the outlook at this position is far from certain, even if he enjoys playing in Minnesota.

At the end of the day, the Devils have something the Wild don’t: both of Quinn’s brothers. There’s no telling what Devils GM Sunny Mehta’s plan will be – and whether he’s considering a potential pursuit of Quinn in any near-term decisions.

Additionally, Quinn is already 0-for-1 on a contract extension entering the season and there are plenty of rumors surrounding him. Even if he is 100% genuine in his desire to stay in Minnesota, things could change quickly if he doesn’t make a move this offseason.

Mehta, Guerin and everyone involved know that Jack’s contract expires after 2029-30 and Luke’s after 2031-32. If Quinn really wants to play with his brothers, the quickest path is to New Jersey.

While ex-Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald has rightfully faced his fair share of scrutiny, some of his late decisions could potentially play a big role in any Devils success in the future:

Her refusal to part with Luke may one day be the reason the Devils finally meet Quinn. And their ability to let Ondrej Palat’s contract out without any salary retention would add some much-needed flexibility for Mehta to work with this offseason.

Time will tell what direction the Quinn saga and the Devils as a whole will take. In the meantime, until proven otherwise, Devils fans should hold their positions full confidence In Mehta.

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This is another blow to the battered and bruised pitching staff of the Toronto Blue Jays. As they await final word on the next steps for injured pitcher Jose Berrios, manager John Schneider says “surgery is on the table.”

“At this point it is an option,” Schneider said Friday. “We’re just trying to figure out if this is the path we’re going down.”

Although Berrios met with renowned elbow surgeon Dr. Keith Meister earlier this week, the manager says as far as he knows, there is no ligament damage involved. Of course, Schneider is not a doctor, nor does he play doctors on TV (or in Clubhouse).

However, he did mention “loose bodies”, as noted by renowned author Keegan Matheson. It seems like we’re still talking about the stress fracture that Berrios suffered during spring training with no ill effects. But he has had some elbow pain with low velocity in his last two rehab starts.

“He’s trying to make the best decision now and for the long term,” Schneider said, indicating that the 31-year-old pitcher will have the final say on which path to take. “I think he’s been in a little back-and-forth on this, and just wants to get it right.”

Berrios’ surgery decision looming, and contract decision after season

This is an even more important decision for his future because Berrios has opted out after the season. The seven-year, $131 million contract he signed with Toronto in 2021 will pay him $24 million apiece for two more years. Unless he decides to opt out and become a free agent. But as his injuries continue to worsen, it is becoming a controversial issue.

What makes it even more difficult for Berrios is that he has been the picture of health throughout his major league career until this season. He didn’t miss a start for six consecutive years (32 starts per season) until 2025… when he missed just twice. In this era of pitcher injuries and Tommy John surgeries, this is truly a remarkable accomplishment.

But in the ultimate proof that no pitcher can escape injury forever these days, Berrios faces a career-defining moment any day now.

Who won the NASCAR race tonight? Kyle Busch dominated the Truck Series race at Dover Motor Speedway, leading 147 of the 200 laps in the ECOSAVE 200. It was classic dominance from Busch, who went pole-to-pole, and lapped most of the field on Friday night.

Let’s look at the NASCAR Truck Series results from Dover tonight. We’ll start with the overall ECOSAVE 200 results and score totals for the entire region. Ahead you can find the results of the Truck Series stage today.

NASCAR Truck Results at Dover: ECOSAVE 200

NASCAR Stage Results Tonight: Truck Series

Here are the results from today’s NASCAR Truck Series stage at Dover.

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Kyle Busch has been the subject of speculation over NASCAR’s silly season for months, with many wondering if the future Hall of Famer will stick with Richard Childress Racing. What seemed like a foregone conclusion is no longer the case.

NASCAR reporter Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic reported that it now appears “increasingly likely” that Busch will sign a new contract with RCR. The hope is that both parties will “stick together” and eventually sign a long-term agreement.

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Busch has now won 105 races without a Cup Series victory and is currently 24th in points, behind teammate Austin Dillon and slightly ahead of Erik Jones.

The issues resulted in RCR making another crew chief change for the No. 8 team with Jim Pohlman being replaced by Andy Street. It’s a move that appears to be paying off, with Busch finishing in the top-10 twice in the last three races, and would have made it three consecutive top-10s had he not gotten revenge against John Hunter Nemechek on the final lap at Texas.

Another reason Bush could re-sign with RCR. Hendrick, Joe Gibbs Racing, Team Penske and 23XI Racing don’t want him and clearly don’t see the 41-year-old as an upgrade from what they have. This potentially leaves a return to RCR as the best of Bush’s limited options.

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Who can replace Kyle Busch at RCR?

While Richard Childress Racing would obviously like to bring Busch back to the No. 8 car for the 2027 season, they have options. If he decides to leave or his contract demands become too high, there are two names to keep in mind as replacements.

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The most obvious RCR prospect is Jesse Love. In his age-21 season, Love is already a part-time driver for RCR in the No. 33 car and is poised to win the Xfinity Series this season.

Reigning Xfinity Series champion Love was previously looked at as an option for Legacy Motor Club in 2027 before their search focused on Riley Herbst. One reason for this could be the hope that Love is destined to occupy the number 8 car.

If RCR determines that Love is not quite ready for a full-time seat at the Cup Series level, the team could give Austin Hill a chance. He has proven to be far better racing in the lower levels than in the Cup, but he may be a short-term option until Love takes over.

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This weekend, the New York Yankees and New York Mets will resume the No. 1 rivalry in the history of interleague sports, the Subway Series.

The 2026 edition features a pair of teams in very different positions. The team from the Bronx has one of the better records in baseball and is an elite team in the American League, while the club from Queens has been one of the biggest disappointments in MLB this year. Still, the Yanks have lost six of their last eight, and the Mets are feeling pretty good after three straight wins.

The pairing of New York teams is sure to deliver an exciting new installment in the series that began in 1997. Since its inception, many elite players have taken part in the rivalry, while unexpected ones have excelled. The stars of the Subway Series could create an amazing New York baseball dream time. This idea presents a fun idea.

In a time of so much tribalism, what if we created the ultimate team of Subway Series contestants? Scroll down and take a look at our Yankees-Mets Subway Series super team.

Catcher: Mike Piazza, Mets

It was an easy choice. Mike Piazza is the greatest hit catcher of all time and has had some big moments in the Subway Series. The 10-time All-Star and Hall of Famer was also a rock-solid defensive catcher. Sure, he didn’t have a strong arm, but he played well and was always durable. There is no better option than playing catcher for the New York Subway Series team.

First base: Mark Teixeira, Yankees

Three-time All-Star Mark Teixeira played most of his MLB career in pinstripes and made a notable impact during his eight years in the Bronx. He was a threat down the order because of the big power bat he brought to the plate. But what made Teixeira a star throughout his career was his defensive play, which earned him five Gold Gloves. He also hit 11 homers in his Subway Series games.

Teixeira is one of the best players of our super team.

Second base: Jeff McNeil, Mets

Our super team had plenty of options at second base, including Alfonso Soriano and Robinson Cano. But every team needs some patience and versatility. That’s why two-time All-Star Jeff McNeil gets the 2B spot on our Yankees-Mets super team.

He can play multiple positions, brings a little insanity, and, other than Derek Jeter, is one of the greatest performers in Subway Series history. Posting a .336 average and 20 RBI in 34 games.

Shortstop: Derek Jeter, Yankees

Like the piazza, this was a very easy choice. Jeter is an icon of New York sports, having won five World Series titles during his 20 seasons in the Bronx. Still, what makes the 14-time All-Star an absolute must-have for our team is his ability to achieve great success. Furthermore, to the displeasure of Mets fans, the Yankees legend was a Subway Series beast, posting a .364/.419/.536 slash line in 87 games.

Third base: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees

Mets legend David Wright certainly received plenty of consideration for the spot, but three-time MVP Alex Rodriguez ultimately got the nod. Hate him or love him, Rodriguez was one of the greatest players of his era, playing strong defense at shortstop and the hot corner and being one of the most dangerous hitters in the game. A-Rod was too good not to be included in our super team.

Outfield: Juan Soto, Mets and Aaron Judge, Yankees and Bernie Williams, Yankees

When it comes to the outfield, Aaron Judge was a no-brainer for our Subway Series super team. He is the most fearsome hitter in MLB today, and will go down as one of the Yankees’ greatest players ever, and one of the few icons the franchise has seen wear pinstripes.

Although he hasn’t played very many games in the Subway Series, Mets superstar Juan Soto was also a must-have for our super team. Especially getting him to hit again against Soto. He is a two-time MVP candidate. One of the best hitters on the planet, and most importantly, as Yankees fans look into 2024, he’s a big-game player.

For our last outfield spot, we went with four-time Gold Glove center fielder Bernie Williams. He was an excellent fielder at a premium position, but he was also another player who excelled in big games.

Starting pitchers: Jacob deGrom, Mets and CC Sabathia, Yankees

For our Subway Series Super Team, we chose to go with two starting pitchers. Although there have been a number of great weapons coming up in this series, the ones we relied on the most were Jacob deGrom and CC Sabathia.

The pair of New York greats combined for 11 All-Star appearances and three Cy Young Awards. In a big game like the Subway Series, there aren’t any other players besides deGrom and Sabathia that you want to give the ball to.

Near: Mariano Rivera, Yankees

Our final position – and another easy option – is to put Sandman, Marino Rivera, closer to our super team. Simply put, there was no better closer in MLB history than the Yankees legend. The 13-time All-Star was a monster in big games. Posted a ridiculous 0.70 ERA in 32 playoff series during his incredible career. When the game was on the line, there was no one better than “Moe”.

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The New England Patriots are in need of a star wide receiver, and AJ Brown remains the most logical fit. The Philadelphia Eagles are encouraged to trade Brown after June 1 for cap reasons, while New England will happily wait. So, what is the latest update on Brown’s potential trade with the Patriots?

Brown is still expected to be traded to the Patriots in June, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports on the Get Up. Schefter said that despite ongoing issues with head coach Mike Vrabel, the Eagles’ superstar is still tracking to join New England.

With a trade very likely, what should the Patriots send the Eagles for Brown in June?

What trade should the New England Patriots make for AJ Brown

Brown to New England is one of the NFL’s worst-kept secrets, and a trade should come within the next three weeks. The Eagles have filled out their wide receiver room in anticipation of a deal. Meanwhile, the Patriots haven’t added much other than adding Romeo Doubs in place of Stefon Diggs.

The 28-year-old wide receiver will likely command a 2028 first-round pick and more. Therefore, New England should trade their 2028 first-round pick and wide receiver Kayshon Bout to Philadelphia. If the Eagles don’t want Bouté, the Patriots should include a third- or fourth-round pick instead.

Brown will replace Boute in the New England offense, so Boute will not be able to step up. Even if the Eagles do not trade for the 24-year-old wide receiver, he will likely be on the move before the 2026-27 NFL season. It wouldn’t hurt for Philadelphia to acquire Bout in exchange for Brown, however.

The Eagles had high demands for Brown in March, and although the Patriots likely won’t meet them, the organization should get plenty of value. Losing Brown would be a huge loss for Philadelphia’s offense, but it appears to be the best development for both sides.

As far as the Patriots are concerned, they’ll just have to wait until June to acquire Brown.

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Auston Matthews and his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs could be the biggest story of the 2026 NHL offseason. Matthews wants to see if Toronto can get itself back into a playoff contender before committing to a second season. So, could the 28-year-old superstar really request a trade this summer?

The insider told Overdrive that TSN’s Darren Dreger doesn’t believe there’s any chance Matthews will request a trade unless the Maple Leafs complete a full rebuild. Toronto just got the first pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, and still has playoff pieces on the roster. Therefore, it would not be very wise to do a complete rebuild right now.

However, would it still be best for Matthews to request a trade this offseason?

Should Auston Matthews request a trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Matthews is 28 years old and still one of the biggest superstars in the NHL. Toronto hasn’t gotten very far in the Stanley Cup playoffs with its captain, but it has the potential to do so soon. So, should Matthews remain captain of the Maple Leafs?

Absolutely. Matthews still has William Nylander, Matthew Nease and John Tavares and the No. 1 overall draft pick coming soon. More likely, Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg will join Toronto during the 2026–27 NHL season, giving the organization another future NHL star.

Matthews has plenty of time to win a Stanley Cup in Toronto, and earning the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft is an excellent start. Certainly, the Maple Leafs center wants to see more from the organization this summer, but there is already a solid foundation in place for the future.

Other teams, such as the Minnesota Wild or Utah Mammoth, could give Matthews a good chance to win; However, is it really that much better than Toronto? Maple Leafs fans love Matthews and the team will be much better next season.

More than likely, Matthews will be back in Toronto next season and the future is very bright.

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The Sacramento Kings were one of the biggest losers in the NBA Draft Lottery, falling two spots to seventh in the 2026 NBA Draft. Although this ended their hopes of bringing in a new face to the franchise, one executive thinks there may be another path forward for the team.

An unnamed NBA executive told Jake Fisher that he believes there is a long-term scenario where Sacramento could trade Domantas Sabonis to the Philadelphia 76ers for All-Star center Joel Embiid.

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Philadelphia has already made its first major change of this offseason by firing president of basketball operations Daryl Morey. While coach Nick Nurse is returning, it appears the franchise is looking to make more changes to the roster after another playoff crash.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if Embiid comes up in NBA trade rumors this summer. The 32-year-old is now three years removed from winning NBA MVP and hasn’t earned an All-Star selection since 2024. Given his history of poor performance in the playoffs, it is understandable why Philadelphia would want to move on from him.

Would the Kings be interested in a Joel Embiid trade?

While the 76ers are certainly willing to trade Embiid, it’s fair to question whether the Sacramento Kings would have any interest in acquiring him. The club is already projected to exceed the 2026-27 luxury tax, meaning an even heavier tax bill for owner Vivek Ranadive to pay for a team that isn’t even close to competing.

Swapping Sabonis for Embiid would mean adding an additional $12.4 million to the Kings payroll next season, with the cost increasing even more due to the luxury tax. It also doesn’t mean Sabonis’ contract expires in 2028 while Embiid will make $69.005 million in the 2028-29 season.

This doesn’t even account for the long-term durability risk Embiid poses. There is a real possibility that Sacramento could acquire the former NBA MVP and have his availability and contributions greatly reduced over the next two seasons. Even just two years into the deal, the Kings may be looking at a version of Embiid who is no longer able to play.

Financially, such a deal would make sense for the 76ers. They will commit less money to their starting center and Sabonis has a shorter contract. However, the All-Star center has his own history of shortcomings in the NBA playoffs and is a huge liability defensively. Overall, any trade seems unlikely as no team is interested in it.

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