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在埃斯特旺在巴西完成康復期並接受世界盃將在沒有他的情況下繼續進行後，切爾西現在正進入康復的下一階段。

幾週來，情況一直很奇怪 希望與必然的結合。

有人試圖讓門保持開啟。保守治療而不是手術。 巴西的復原工作。國家隊的監控。球員周圍的人表現出平靜的樂觀態度。

但隨著日曆不斷移動，現實慢慢趕上了狀況。現在，焦點完全改變了。

帕爾梅拉斯結束，切爾西奪回控制權

根據 ESPN 巴西埃斯特旺週三在前俱樂部帕爾梅拉斯完成了康復工作，並將於週四返回倫敦重新加入切爾西。

巴西是球員試圖為自己爭取時間的地方。熟悉的環境，附近的家人，他所在的俱樂部的結構，以及圍繞保留進入安切洛蒂陣容的哪怕是微乎其微的機會而設計的治療計劃。

現在這種可能性已經消失了。 正如我們之前介紹的埃斯特旺被排除在巴西世界盃55人初選名單之外，這有效地證實了幕後日益明顯的事實。

傷病時間表變得太難應付了。切爾西現在將在倫敦重新評估這名球員，然後再決定下一階段的康復情況。

據報道，埃斯特旺預計將在英國首都停留至少15天，同時俱樂部評估下一階段治療的地點和結構。

從世界盃衝刺到長遠思考

這種轉變可能最終會改變整個復甦過程的基調。

到目前為止，埃斯特旺周圍的一切都承受著世界盃時鐘的壓力。每一個決定似乎都與六月有關。手術爭論、保守治療、專家諮詢——所有這一切都圍繞著試圖創造一個小開口。

不再有比賽出現，切爾西終於可以 正如他們一直希望的那樣放慢速度。

俱樂部似乎總是對加速從如此嚴重的肌肉損傷中恢復的想法感到不安，尤其是對於一個在同一個賽季已經遭受多次肌肉挫折的 19 歲球員來說。

這種擔憂在最近幾週造成了切爾西和球員陣營之間的緊張關係。然而現在，緊迫性已經減弱。

接下來會發生什麼

切爾西的醫務人員現在將決定當前的治療路徑是否仍然是最佳解決方案，或者是否需要進行調整，以免世界盃回歸的壓力籠罩著每一步。

埃斯特旺在英格蘭的第一個賽季讓人們明白了為什麼切爾西對他如此投入——儘管有傷病和適應挑戰，但他在 36 場比賽中打進 8 粒進球和 3 次助攻。

對於巴西來說，他也很快成為安切洛蒂時代效率最高的球員之一，在11場比賽中打進5球。當然，這使得失望是可以理解的。

儘管如此，切爾西的思維始終超越了一場賽事。俱樂部將埃斯特旺視為他們未來的一部分，現在他們終於有了充分考慮這一觀點來治療傷病的空間。

Aston Villa AS Roma are set to lose Donyal Malen on a permanent basis. This could also lead to a possible return to the Birmingham club.

In the last two weeks, sports witness Covers how Unai Emery’s side are making a move for Mattias Sole. Initial contact has been made, Roma are in dire financial need.

They need to complete the sale by the end of June to remain within UEFA’s financial rules. Failure to do so could result in potential sanctions, especially if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

Now, it appears that there is some movement between both clubs and the result could be in favor of Aston Villa.

the villains are on the move

gazzetta dello sport Note today that Malen is officially a Roma player. That’s because Inter won the Coppa Italia on Wednesday, ensuring the Giallorossi will at least play in the Europa League next season.

As a result, Roma’s obligation to purchase Malen permanently has now begun. Aston Villa will receive €25 million from the sale and this could also help them sign Sole.

This is why Emery’s side have ‘increased their pressure’ and are even ready to adopt a formal approach. At the same time, Argentina will also soon discuss its future with Friedkin’s ownership.

Those discussions will be decisive and a fee of €40m could prove enough for Aston Villa. The approach from England is believed to appeal to the versatile attacker, whose sale could help Roma make €25m capital gains in the summer.

Our View: Now let’s move forward with momentum

Before today, conversation about Aston Villa and Seoul was limited to the local Roman press. It’s a good sign that Gazeta is taking it up.

Let’s not forget that the Villains and Roma have spoken to each other at length over the past year. Leon Bailey ended up in Italy before Malen could follow him.

This relationship would be important in the discussion over Soul, which had previously been pursued by English clubs. He can play anywhere behind the striker, adds immense technical ability and would add value to Emery’s side.

newcastle united FC Porto have been linked with interest in winger Oscar Pietuszewski in recent weeks, but the player’s camp now appear keen to calm expectations surrounding a summer transfer.

The 17-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable start to life in Portugal since arriving from Jagiellonia in January. Pietuszewski already has 15 appearances, three goals and two assists for Porto, helping the club win the Portuguese title before he was even 18 years old.

Those performances immediately put him on the radar of several European clubs. Newcastle United were recently nominated Between the sides monitoring the winger, with manchester united, liverpool, manchester city And chelsea.

However, according to the player’s agent, an immediate move away from Porto would not make sense.

“Complete madness”

As relayed to ball In Portugal, agent Mariusz Piekarski insisted that Pietuszewski planned to stay at Porto next season despite the increased attention.

“I think he will stay at Porto for another season,” Piekarski said. “There remains a lot of interest, but we have no plans to change clubs. That would be complete madness.”

The agent made it clear that the current priority is development rather than a quick transfer to one of the richest clubs in Europe.

“Oscar feels very good in Porto. He is happy and gaining experience.” he explained.

“Maybe in a year, after another season in the Portuguese league and playing in the UEFA Champions League, there will be a re-evaluation and he can think about what to do next.”

Piekarski also stressed that there is no specific time frame for the departure.

“Still, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he’ll have to go in a year. Maybe in two years.”

Porto is seen as the ideal next step

Reports in Portugal have already stated that the club are preparing a new contract for Oscar Pietuszewski when he turns 18 on May 20. The deal is expected to extend his stay until 2031 and could also include an increase to his current €60m (£52m) release clause.

From the player’s camp, there seems to be complete agreement with that viewpoint.

Pietuszewski has quickly become a key player under manager Francesco Farioli, his aggressive dribbling and direct style making him one of the breakout stories in Portugal during the second half of the season.

The winger puts up strong attacking numbers on average, while also showing impressive intensity on the ball. That combination has helped to increase interest from clubs like Newcastle.

School exams after graduation ceremony

Piekarski also revealed an unusual detail from the player’s recent program after Porto secured the league title.

The young player went back to Poland immediately after the ceremony to complete his secondary school exams.

“There were fears about how school, final exams and the Oscars would combine everything with FC Porto, but everything worked out well,” The agent said.

“They played at 9:30 pm on a Sunday and had final exams in the morning. I booked a jet to Modlin airport and had a driver waiting there so he could take a quick shower and go straight to the exam.”

At the moment, despite interest from Newcastle and increasing attention from across Europe, both Porto and the player’s representatives are convinced that staying where he is is the next wise move.

纽卡斯尔联 最近几周，人们与波尔图边锋奥斯卡·皮图谢夫斯基(Oskar Pietuszewski)的兴趣联系在一起，但球员阵营现在似乎热衷于降低对夏季转会的期望。

自从一月份从雅盖洛尼亚来到葡萄牙以来，这位 17 岁的年轻人在葡萄牙度过了一个非凡的开始。皮图谢夫斯基已经为波尔图出场 15 次，贡献 3 个进球和 2 次助攻，帮助俱乐部在 18 岁之前就赢得了葡萄牙冠军。

这些表现很快让他引起了几家欧洲俱乐部的关注。 纽卡斯尔联队最近被命名为 在监视边锋的双方中， 曼联、利物浦、曼城 和 切尔西。

然而，根据球员经纪人的说法，任何立即离开波尔图的举动都没有什么意义。

“完全疯狂”

据转发 到球 在葡萄牙，经纪人马里乌斯·皮卡斯基坚称，尽管受到越来越多的关注，但皮图谢夫斯基下赛季仍留在波尔图。

“我认为他会在波尔图再呆一个赛季。” 皮卡斯基说道。 “人们的兴趣仍然很大，但我们没有更换俱乐部的计划。那将是彻底的疯狂。”

经纪人明确表示，目前的首要任务是发展，而不是快速转会到欧洲最富有的俱乐部之一。

“奥斯卡在波尔图感觉非常好。他很高兴并且积累了经验。” 他解释道。

“也许一年后，在葡萄牙联赛又踢了一个赛季，并参加了欧洲冠军联赛后，他会重新评估，他可以考虑下一步该做什么。”

皮卡尔斯基还强调，离开没有固定的最后期限。

“不过，他不一定要在一年内离开。也许两年内。”

波尔图被视为理想的下一步

葡萄牙的报道已经表明，俱乐部正在为 5 月 20 日年满 18 岁的奥斯卡·皮图谢夫斯基 (Oskar Pietuszewski) 准备一份新合同。该合同预计将把他的任期延长到 2031 年，并且还可能包括增加他目前 6000 万欧元（5200 万英镑）的解约金条款。

从玩家阵营来看，似乎完全同意这种做法。

皮图谢夫斯基很快成为主教练弗朗西斯科·法里奥利麾下的重要球员，他侵略性的盘带和直接的风格使他成为葡萄牙队下半赛季的突破口之一。

这位边锋的场均进攻数据强劲，同时也展现出令人印象深刻的无球强度。这种结合加速了纽卡斯尔等俱乐部的兴趣。

冠军庆典后的学校考试

波尔图夺得联赛冠军后，皮卡尔斯基还透露了球员最近赛程中的一个不寻常的细节。

庆祝活动结束后，这名年轻人立即返回波兰，以完成中学考试。

“人们担心学校、期末考试以及奥斯卡如何将一切与波尔图足球俱乐部结合起来，但一切都很顺利，” 经纪人说。

“他们周日晚上 9:30 比赛，期末考试在早上。我订了一架飞往莫德林机场的飞机，有一名司机在等着，这样他就可以快速洗个澡，然后直接去考试。”

目前，尽管纽卡斯尔对他感兴趣，并且欧洲各地的关注度越来越高，但波尔图和球员的代表似乎都相信，留在他现在的位置仍然是最明智的下一步。

Shohei Ohtani has already had an illustrious career. He has won four MVP awards along with the Rookie of the Year award and two World Series titles. One award he hasn’t won is the Cy Young, yet Ohtani is laying claim to it this year.

The starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers has had a rough start on the mound. He posted an MLB-leading 0.82 ERA entering Thursday’s game. Ohtani also has a ridiculously low 0.82 WHIP in 44 innings. Can that success continue long enough to earn him a National League Cy Young Award?

What changed for Ohtani?

Prior to 2026, the highest Ohtani had ever achieved in Cy Young voting was fourth in 2022 when he was with the Los Angeles Angels. Despite a career 2.83 ERA over seven seasons in MLB, he was never a top-three finisher. This season is his first full year of pitching since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023. He made his pitching debut with the Dodgers in June of 2025 and impressed with a 2.87 ERA in 47 innings.

So how has Ohtani never won the award before? However, his biggest strength has also been his biggest weakness. Ohtani’s ability to be a two-way player has made him a unicorn of an athlete. But that kind of game also costs money. This has divided his attention between hitting and pitching rather than allowing him to concentrate on either one of them.

Ohtani has always been talented at both, but it’s no surprise that his best hitting seasons came when he couldn’t pitch. The year he was rehabilitating from Tommy John, Ohtani wrote the first 50-50 season in MLB history. It was arguably the greatest offensive season ever. That season he concentrated only on hitting and defied all expectations.

It is no surprise that the same holds true in 2026. For the first time in his career, Ohtani has decided not to hit in the games he plays. It’s turning out incredibly well so far. Although he has had a rough offensive start, hitting .240/.370/.427, his pitching has been excellent.

The underlying metrics are somehow even better

It’s easy to attribute Ohtani’s hot start to good luck, and part of it certainly is. his era is excess His lower than expected ERA, although the expected mark is still incredibly good at 2.17. The same goes for his .182 expected batting average. So luck is definitely a factor to some extent. But, overall, Ohtani’s pitching run value has increased from the 85th percentile (2023) to the 97th percentile (2026). What is the reason behind this change?

The biggest change has come in his speed. Since his Tommy John surgery, the pace has really picked up considerably. In 2023, Ohtani’s two primary pitches were his sweeper and four-seam fastball. Both averaged 83.7 and 96.8 mph, respectively. In 2026? He is using his four-seamer more frequently and has added nearly two miles of distance to it while averaging 98.0 mph. The sweeper also moved up, averaging 84.9 mph. These are, by far, Ohtani’s two most valuable pitches.

Ohtani is also scoring good marks in underlying statistics like Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP). That metric ensures that pitchers are graded only based on outcomes they control (strikeouts, walks, home runs, and hits-by-pitch). In that stat, Ohtani posted a 2.52 FIP with an xFIP of 3.11. Even though his chase percentage is low (30.9 percent), his whiff percentage is in the 89th percentile at 32.0 percent. The ability to make bats miss has worked wonders for Ohtani.

The question is whether luck will favor him or not. ERA- and FIP- (metrics that adjust ERA and FIP by park and league where 100 is average and lower is better) have historically been solid ways to analyze pitching. So far in 2026, Ohtani has boasted a 24 ERA—and 60 FIP—for the best and seventh-best marks in the league, respectively. Skill-Interactive ERA (SIERA), a statistic that predicts future ERA, paints an even better picture of Ohtani’s ability. He has averaged 2.95 points, good for 11th-best mark in MLB.

Shohei Ohtani: King of the Shutout

Ohtani has four shutout starts so far this year. The strangest thing is that he has accomplished this in only seven starts. This has been a big part of his historically low ERA. Tonight, Ohtani added to that by throwing seven shutout innings against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. He scattered four hits and two walks throughout the outing, but neither of them were for extra bases.

The long and short of it is that Ohtani has dominated on the mound this season in a way he never has before. honestly it’s a way No one Have ever done it before. If Ohtani continues to pitch at this level, despite stiff competition from players like Nolan McLean, Jakub Misiorowski and Paul Skenes, he should be able to take home the NL Cy Young Award. only time will tell.

The Minnesota Wild’s final loss of the season was their most painful.

The Wild blew an early three-goal lead over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Western Conference Second Round series on Wednesday night at Ball Arena. They were still ahead by two before allowing a pair of goals in the final 3:33 of regulation that forced overtime.

Minnesota failed to convert on two excellent scoring opportunities early in overtime before Avs defenseman Brett Kulak scored at 3:52 of OT to secure a 4–3 win. Colorado advanced to the conference finals against the Anaheim-Vegas series winner. Minnesota is going home with one of the most painful defeats in its history.

Kulak broke through an excellent scoring chance in the defensive zone before running down the ice, taking a pass from Martin Necas and one-timeing it past Jesper Wallstad for the series-winning goal. It was his first goal since January 19, when he was playing with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Before Colorado’s late rally, it looked like the Wild had the game in hand; They led 3-1 with less than four minutes remaining.

But the Avs came within one when Jack Drury deflected Devon Toews’ long wrist pass to Jesper Walstad with 3:33 to play. They tied it with 1:23 remaining when Nathan MacKinnon took a short lead with an accurate shot from the bottom left circle.

By that time, the night had become wild.

Wild season with 4-3 OT loss to Avalanche in Game 5

Marcus Johansson scored 34 seconds into the game to put Minnesota up 1–0. Nick Foligno then scored twice in less than five minutes, giving the Wild a 3–0 lead in less than 16 minutes.

Parker Kelly got a goal back for Colorado midway through the second period, but the Wild remained in command until final goals by Drury and MacKinnon forced overtime.

The crowd of 18,159 came prepared to see the Presidents Trophy winners advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since winning the Cup in 2022. But Wilde showed from the initial face-off that he had other plans.

Johansson put Minnesota on the board in the first inning. Matt Boldy circled Colorado’s Brock Nelson behind the net and made his way into the left corner. He delivered a perfect pass to Johansson, who beat Mackenzie Blackwood to make it 1–0.

Foligno made it 2–0 at 11:03 with his first goal of the postseason. He went to the net, got his stick on Nico Sturm’s pass and deflected it to Blackwood.

The Wild thought they had made it 3–0 at 12:26 when Michael McCarron caromed a carom off the post into the net during a delayed penalty. But a video review showed that the Wild center had used his gloved hand to dodge Blackwood, and the goal went off the board.

Minnesota took a three-goal lead at 15:56 of the second minute of the period on Foligno. Blackwood missed Sturm’s long wrist and Sturm beat Avs defenseman Jack Ahkan to the puck. His backhand cross-crease pass found Foligno, who fired it into the open left corner for a 3–0 lead.

The Avs changed goaltenders after Blackwood allowed three goals on 13 shots in the opening 20 minutes. Scott Wedgwood relieved him — and Colorado came out with the kind of energy it lacked in the first period.

According to Natural Stat Trick, the Avalanche had nine of 10 scoring chances in the middle period, along with a 33-8 edge in shot attempts. But the “Wall of St Paul” kept them off the board until the end of the 11th minute, when Kelly lofted Brent Burns’ right-point slapper past Wallstead to make the score 3–1.

Colorado continued to push and earned its first power play when Danila Yurov high-sticked Cale Makar at 16:52. Wallstedt made three saves and MacKinnon hit the post, giving the Wild two goals in 20 minutes of play.

The Wild appeared to be content with playing defense in the third period, rarely entering the offensive zone. The strategy worked well until 16:27, when Drury got its second chance of the postseason in the same game as Kelly’s goal. Toews took a long straight wrister, and Drury deflected it past Volstead to make the score 3–2.

Now with the crowd roaring in full swing, the Avs pulled Wedgwood with two minutes remaining and tied it on MacKinnon’s rip from the bottom left circle, creating a small opening on the short side.

Key takeaways after Wild season ends with loss to Avs in Game 5

paid a heavy price to sit in the back

Minnesota defeated Colorado 13–12 and took a 3–0 lead after a dominant first period. Unfortunately for the Wild, the game was not over.

Colorado controlled the remainder of the game to show why it finished first in the regular season standings. The Avs defeated Minnesota 22–7 after the opening period, including 4–0 in overtime. According to Natural Stat Trick, Colorado had a 22-3 edge in scoring chances at 5-on-5 after the first period and a 9-2 advantage in high-danger opportunities during that time.

Minnesota appeared content to consistently sit back, dump the puck and get the Avs up 200 feet instead of trying to get another goal. It’s a difficult strategy to implement over long periods of time against the NHL’s highest-scoring team. In the end, Wild had to pay the price.

Foligno’s big night is getting ruined

The Wild added Nick Foligno on March 6 with Columbus to play a lower-level role, often alongside younger brother Marcus. The 38-year-old had scored only one goal in 17 regular season games following the trade and did not score in Minnesota’s first 10 playoff games.

That all changed in the first period, when he connected twice in less than five minutes to put the Wild up by three.

It was the second multi-goal playoff game of his career – and the first since Game 6 of the first round with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

What’s next for the Wild?

The way their season ended will sting for some time, but the Wild look like a team on the rise.

The best news was that they won a playoff series for the first time since 2015, ending a streak of eight consecutive opening round/preliminary round losses. They have great players on the left wing (Kirill Kaprizov) and defense (Quinn Hughes), a rising star in forward Matt Boldy and an excellent No. 2 defenseman in Brett Faber.

The absence of center Joel Eriksson and defenseman Jonas Brodin due to injury against Colorado hurt.

Coach John Hynes will have the offseason to decide whether he wants to give Walstead the No. 1 job. He spent most of the season in the 1B role behind goalkeeper Filip Gustavsson. But Gustavsson’s five-year, $34 million contract begins next season – a big deal for a backup/1B goaltender.

But the biggest question is the future of Hughes, who has one year remaining before becoming an unrestricted free agent. GM Bill Guerin gave up a lot for the Vancouver Canucks to get the 26-year-old player in December. He can sign an extension starting on July 1 and will undoubtedly make every effort to make that happen.

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The Avs won the series at home for the first time in their last 10 tries in 2008. That also came against Wild.

Colorado’s comeback from three goals down was the first by any team in this year’s playoffs. Five teams won after trailing by two goals.

Kulak clinched the series and became the 16th Avalanche player to score a goal during the second round, breaking the NHL record for most goals in a series.

Colorado became the 13th team in NHL history, and the second team joining the Carolina Hurricanes in 2026, to need nine or fewer games through the first two best-of-7 series to make the first round of the Finals.

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The New York Yankees lost to the division rival Baltimore Orioles today, also dropping the series. But the worst news was that ace Max Fried was out in his debut after throwing only 61 pitches. He was initially diagnosed with pain in the back of his left elbow. Fried will undergo imaging in New York on Thursday to determine the severity of the problem.

That being said, Fried isn’t too worried. He publicly stated that he would love to make his next debut but is not sure that will happen. It’s possible he’ll lose more time than that. More will be known after examination by team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmed on Thursday.

Fried has struggled with his command for most of 2026. He still managed to be an effective starter, posting a 3.21 ERA in 61 2/3 innings. But Fried has only 50 strikeouts in that many innings. It’s not like that He Unusual for the Southeast. He was never a true strikeout pitcher, never reaching the 200-plus strikeout mark in his 10-year career.

In May, Fried gave up 11 runs in just 14 1/3 innings. At least it can be said that this has been a difficult period. It’s possible that the IL stint could help him bounce back from his recent tough times. But the Yanks really can’t afford to lose any positions right now. Although they are in second place in the American League East with a strong 27–17 record, New York has a 4–6 record in their last ten games. This includes a recent road trip in which they went 1-5. The Yankees need to bounce back, and losing Fried won’t help.

The return of Rodan…and possibly Cole?

The good news for New York is that they don’t have to look far to find rotation help. With Carlos Rodon making his 2026 debut on Sunday, the Yankees have an immediate option until Fried returns. Rodon did not pitch particularly well in his debut against the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed three runs in 4 1/3 innings, but was mostly solid. His biggest problems were command, struggling to find the zone and walking five batters.

Rodon has emerged as a front-line rotation option for New York over the past two years. The lefty has a 3.50 ERA since 2024-25 (370.1 IP). It has been a rollercoaster career for the veteran player, who has battled injuries for most of his 12-year career. Now that Rodon is finally back, he will need to become a dominant pitcher if the Yanks hope to secure the AL East.

Gerrit Cole, on the other hand, is still in rehabilitation after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year. His rehab has been solid, recording a 5.32 ERA (23.2 IP) during his time in New York’s minor league system. Cole will reportedly make his return in late May or early June, although his timeline has changed several times, so this is subject to change.

Cole is a famous pitcher in MLB. He has posted a 3.18 ERA and had 2,251 strikeouts over his long career (1,954.0 IP). Due to injury he has not competed in major competitions since 2024, but has enjoyed success in recent years despite his age. If Cole returns soon, it would be a big boost for the Yankees’ rotation.

D’Von Achane is one of the few Miami Dolphins stars who has escaped the offensive overhaul. Achane, one of the NFL’s best running backs, remains the centerpiece of Miami’s offense following Jaylen Waddle’s trade to the Denver Broncos.

However, could the 24-year-old running back be on the move for the right price? An NFL insider has revealed what the Dolphins would have to do to trade Achen.

Miami Dolphins trade value for Devon Achane revealed

If an NFL team offers a first-round pick to Achane, the Dolphins’ opinion of a potential trade could waver a bit, as ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports. Instead, the ESPN insider said the smart bet is on Miami adding its star running back at some point during the 2026 NFL offseason.

There is still time for another NFL organization to make a trade for Aachen; However, doing so would require at least a first-round selection. NFL running backs generally don’t move up for first-round draft picks, especially when they need a big payday.

Achen is entering the final year of his rookie contract and will enter NFL free agency if he is not franchise tagged or extended. For Miami, it should feel incentivized to keep Achane in this scenario. Losing a star for nothing in free agency would be detrimental to the team.

However, should the Dolphins focus on retaining Achen long-term instead of relying on the franchise tag or trade?

Why should the Dolphins keep Aachen on offense?

It’s hard to match a running back of Achen’s caliber in the NFL. Over the past two seasons, Achen has rushed for 2,257 yards while playing a key role in the passing game. In fact, the star running back had 67 receptions for 488 yards and four touchdowns during the 2025-26 NFL season.

Miami didn’t do much at the wide receiver position after trading Waddle, so Aichen’s role in the passing game is likely to be even bigger this season. Achane can take charge, as proven by his more than 85 goals in each of the last two seasons.

There aren’t many running backs in the NFL who can maintain a heavy workload in the passing game while serving as a bell cow. Even with a small body for a running back horse, Achane has avoided any serious injuries, making him a smart investment moving forward.

While Achen is due for a new contract, the Dolphins should do everything in their power to keep him in Miami. If the Dolphins were looking to replace him, they couldn’t find a better option.

Achane is a true offensive centerpiece, and while a first-round pick would be a nice return, it still wouldn’t mean much.

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Last year, the Jacksonville Jaguars took a big leap in Liam Coen’s first season as head coach, winning 13 games and reaching the playoffs. A year earlier, the Jaguars had won only four games under former Super Bowl champion head coach Doug Pederson.

It is no surprise that general manager James Gladstone did not feel the need to make big trades or make high-priced signings in free agency. Nevertheless, the Jaguars did a lot of work on the margins of the roster, improving the team’s depth.

One area that didn’t get a lot of attention was the group’s pass-rushers. Jacksonville ranked 27th in sacks last season. Aside from taking tackle Albert Regis in the third round, edge rusher Wesley Williams in the fourth and nose tackle Zach Durfee in the seventh, the Jaguars didn’t do much to address their pass-rush.

Of course, having Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker means the Jaguars already have starting edge rushers, but do they have enough depth? What about a third impact pass-rusher who can rotate on obvious passing downs or when Walker and/or Hines-Allen need relief?

recently, Sports IllustratedEva Geitheim suggested the Jaguars should call up the veterans and trade for Kayvon Thibodeaux.

Thibodeaux was the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. In his second season as a professional player he started with 11.5 sacks, but has recorded only eight sacks over the last two years. Still only 25, Thibodaux certainly has some untapped potential, and the Giants may be more willing to deal him after assembling a collection of pass-rushers.

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Every year, several NFL players become household names. While top draft picks always have a threat, sometimes an even greater impact can be made by undrafted players or other athletes who were previously overlooked. The Minnesota Vikings have done a good job of identifying hidden gems, which shows they are willing to give anyone a chance, whether they are selected at a high level or not selected at all.

Below, we evaluate a quartet of Vikings players who could enjoy breakout seasons in 2026.

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miles price

Last year the Vikings needed a new kick returner and turned to undrafted rookie Miles Price. He excelled and ranked third in the NFL with 1,479 kick return yards. But he also fumbled twice and failed to return home, his longest return was 61 yards. As Price enters his second season, don’t be surprised if he has even more success, including his first return touchdown in the NFL.

jalen redmond

Jalen Redmond is a player the Vikings had in mind while exploring the XFL. Now, he is the starting defensive lineman for Brian Flores. One could say that last season was Redmond’s breakout year as he recorded six sacks. Still, we guess there’s even more meat on the bone for Redmond. We could see a Pro Bowl season from a third-year player.

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jay ward

There are still some questions as to whether Harrison Smith can return for a 15th season in a Vikings uniform. Whether he does or not, chances are, we’ll hear a lot from 2023 fourth-round pick Jay Ward. After playing 63 defensive snaps in his first two seasons, Ward took the field for 248 snaps in his third year. Coach Flores was lining up Ward all over the place over the final three weeks of last season, so there’s reason to believe he also has big plans for the player who will soon turn 26 in 2026.

dallas turner

An obvious choice after the Jonathan Greenard trade thrust the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft into a starting role, Turner recorded eight sacks in 2025, but he will see an increased snap count in his third season. The question is whether he’ll be able to stick as a run stuffer, but by solidifying the defensive interior with Domonique Orange and Caleb Banks, Turner and his rushmate Andrew Van Ginkel should be able to pin their ears back and chase QBs out of the pocket. A Pro Bowl or even All-Pro season isn’t out of the question for the freaky 23-year-old who clocked a 4.46-second 40 yard dash coming from Alabama.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs’ new braintrust of John Chayka and Mats Sundin have yet to have their mano-a-mano conversation with captain Auston Matthews. But when they do, they hope to find out what his intentions are. Does he want to stay in Toronto for the remaining two years of his contract? Or does he want out after the club’s tire fire last season?

If Matthews wants to go out, he’ll likely indicate his favorite destinations. Or at least he will be asked. But if the Leafs were to get the best return from their rookie, insider Jeff Marek proposed on DFO Rundown that the Utah Mammoth would be ‘at the front of the line’ to make a deal.

If Toronto has to make a decision on Auston Matthews, we’ll all wonder about Los Angeles. But he does not have property. You know who does? Utah. Utah is uniquely positioned. If that happens (Matthews is asking), you could potentially move Utah closer to, if not the front of the line..

If you’re going to be a team (like the Leafs) that wants to rebuild, and rebuild quickly? Utah has some prime candidates and some excellent young players they can look to.

Marek’s compatriot, DFO Rundown host Jason Gregor, said Mammoth would like to add some size along with skill to his mix. He didn’t mention Matthews, but the 6’3″, 215-pounder is exactly that. His two-way game would be a tremendous headliner for the top of their growing lineup.

Matthews has great connections to the Mammoth staff.

Sportsnet insider Nick Kyprios is another who sees a clear connection between the former Phoenix-based team (home of Matthews) and the Leafs’ $13.25 million man.

“There is speculation in my inner circle that the Utah Mammoth are looking at this situation, as they have some close friends of Matthews’ on their roster, including Clayton Keller.”

Matthews and Keller played together with the USHL Under-18 team in 2014–15. The Leafs captain grew up in Scottsdale and went to Arizona Coyotes games as a young player. Yotes legend Shane Donn was one of Matthews’ heroes growing up. Reuniting with that organization, even if in a new location, will likely be attractive to him.

The Mammoths appear to be a team on the rise, with a number of exciting young players. He took a big step forward this season, leading Utah to the playoffs for the first time with a wild card berth.

The Leafs made a big move today and fired head coach Craig Berube prior to any negotiations with Matthews. We will see how this affects the captain’s thoughts later on.

Now that the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabers have managed to win two games apiece in their second-round series, it’s time to take a look at some of the stats behind the exciting matchup.

While the Canadiens have vastly outshot the Sabres, especially at 5v5, it’s worth noting that the underlying numbers point to a Buffalo team with the ability to take control of the series.

Canadiens Vs. sabers at 5v5

Unlike the series versus the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Canadiens are actually outscoring their opponents in the second round, but not by a huge margin.

As things stand, the Habs have a 51.9% advantage in shots (162-150), not to mention a 55.7% advantage in shots on net (78-62). This leads to a 9-5 advantage in goals scored at 5v5, which is a very solid output from a team that gets little to no 5v5 goals from its first line.

Once we dig a little more, it becomes clear that the Sabers overperformed with their shots, as they managed to generate slightly more high-danger scoring chances than the Canadiens (38-36), giving them 52.8% of expected goals.

Simply put, the Canadiens are working on quantity, while the Sabers are focusing on quality.

Impact of special teams

Head coach Martin St-Louis didn’t mince words when discussing the Game 4 loss.

“I think special teams played a huge role,” St. Louis said. “It’s hard to believe we only got one goal on the power play. I felt like we had a lot of chances. Our captain and goalkeeper played well, Dobbs also kept us in. We didn’t have a good start.”

Let’s unpack that statement in sections.

He’s absolutely right that special teams played a huge role.

Montreal had seven powerplay opportunities, and only managed to score on one, while the Sabers scored twice with the four man advantage.

A little more traffic in front of the Sabers netminder will likely provide additional second-chance scoring opportunities, but for the most part, they are generating a fair number of quality scoring chances on the power play. He just lacked the finish on Tuesday.

As far as their captain is concerned, it is worth noting that the first line’s play was impressive from a statistical point of view. When Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkowski and Cole Caufield were on the ice, the Habs controlled over 80% of the shots and 75% of high-danger scoring opportunities. It was a good game from a process standpoint, but now that the Canadiens are in the second round of the playoffs, results are more important than solid underlying numbers.

First line production needs to start, and they have no grace period left to get there.

Fortunately, all signs point to this trio being ready to explode on offense.

As for the third comment, regarding their poor start, you would find it hard to disagree with the head coach, but it would also be fair to say that this falls under the preparation category, and that duty is, at least partly, the coaching staff’s.

Truth be told, there is always room for improvement, but all things considered it is incredibly encouraging for the Canadiens to be two wins away from the Eastern Conference Finals just a few years into their rebuild.

And if they can continue to be a dominant goal-scoring force at 5v5, that will go a long way to helping them hold a significant advantage over the remaining three-game series, but they will need a little help from their special teams guys to accomplish this impressive feat.

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Thursday afternoon, 4:30 PM Pacific, the Las Vegas Raiders find out who they’re playing and when. The league office has already spoiled the suspense on the degree of difficulty.

It is a cruel word.

Why is the Raiders schedule not doing their rebuild any favors?

According to the NFL’s own math, only six teams fared worse. The Raiders’ opponents scored a combined .529 last season, putting them at the seventh-toughest strength of schedule in the league for 2026. Nine of those opponents played in January. The AFC West gives you Kansas City, Denver and the Chargers twice each, and that’s before the calendar ends with Buffalo, New England, the Rams, Seattle and San Francisco thrown in for good measure.

No one in the national media is hiding what they think will happen next.

Just Blog Baby came out this week with an article arguing that anyone expecting the Silver and Black to crash the playoff party in 2026 will be heartbroken. The site acknowledged that the offseason raised the floor, then quickly pointed out that a high floor doesn’t mean much when the ceiling is Patrick Mahomes’s twice a year.

Warren Sharp’s take on Sharp Football Analysis went down a different path altogether. They abandoned the traditional method of using the previous year’s record and instead built their rankings around Vegas win totals, which factors in roster changes between February and now. Sharp’s model has the Raiders projected at 5.5-wins, meaning bookmakers see an upgrade but no contenders just yet.

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Choose a methodology, choose your pain.

The AFC West is what should keep Raider fans up at night. Las Vegas has not seen a playoff game since the 2021 Wild Card weekend in Cincinnati. Kansas City had a disappointing year and the Chiefs don’t last long, everyone in football knows that by now. Denver won the division outright. The Chargers also moved into the bracket. Six divisional games, each one of them against a team that had played meaningful football on New Year’s Day.

The home slate doesn’t get any easier when you leave the division. Allegiant Stadium will host Buffalo, the Rams and Seattle in addition to the AFC West Gauntlet, which includes six of eight home games against teams expected to finish above .500.

Clint Kubiak is promoting without excuses, and that’s admirable, but the schedule doesn’t care about the messaging. Tyler Linderbaum is real. It’s realistic to buy out Fernando Mendoza for a year for Kirk Cousins ​​to learn. The four defensive backs drafted by the front office are real and they’re probably going to play. All of those things could be true and Las Vegas could still come out of this thing 6-11 depending on who is on the other side most weeks.

The national media have decided that the playoffs are business for 2027. The program begins on Thursday and we find out if there is any reasonable argument to the contrary.

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It will be very difficult to argue against the unexpected impact of the Montreal Canadiens’ depth players in the 2026 NHL Playoffs.

While the first line has scored exactly one goal at 5v5, the top five goalscorers are far from the guys you would consider star players in Montreal.

Alex Newhook leads the way with five goals, while Kirby Dach is close behind with four. Once we overcome the gap between the above players and the rest of the lineup, we reach the players who have managed to score two goals: Alexandre Texier, Zachary Bolduc and Josh Anderson.

Yes, you read that right, only Newhook, Dach, Texier, Bolduc and Anderson have scored more than one 5v5 goal.

If it’s not related to the division of the NHL’s youngest team, it’s very interesting.

Room for another veteran

And yet, I would argue there is room for another veteran in the mix.

An experienced player who is the oldest player in the organization.

Yes, I’m talking about none other than Brendan Gallagher, the oft-maligned winger who gets far more criticism than he deserves, while also admitting that his talent level has dropped significantly in recent years.

Consider this: In three playoff games, not only has Gallagher scored a goal, but the Habs have outshot the Lightning by a huge margin whenever he’s been on the ice.

During his shift, the Canadiens controlled nearly 70 percent of the shots, expected goals and high-danger scoring opportunities.

The sample size is small, but Gallagher has provided the Habs’ best individual results in the playoffs from an underlying numbers standpoint.

More importantly, Gallagher quickly made his way to his natural habitat and created chaos in the crease, troubling opposition goalkeepers with ease.

In addition to frustrating opposing netminders, he quickly takes his coverage to the wall, making for a frustrated, unfocused opponent.

The playoffs are truly made for players like Gallagher.

And you know he will never hesitate to put his body on the line to ensure his team gains even the slightest advantage.

This struggling lion won’t roam the Savanna forever, but it’s quite clear that he’s not quite satisfied with his last kill.

Considering his dedication to the organization, not to mention his excellent on-ice numbers, using Brendan Gallagher vs. the Buffalo Sabers could be the kind of small advantage that could swing a series in Montreal’s favor.

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Most would agree that the Las Vegas Raiders have done a good job of rebuilding immediately and building a much stronger supporting cast for Kirk Cousins ​​and Fernando Mendoza than they did with Geno Smith last year.

While the offensive line has improved, questions remain at the pass-catcher position. Have the Raiders provided their new-look QB room with enough weapons?

Sports IllustratedEva Geitheim doesn’t think so, but she has a possible solution in mind. He believes the Raiders should try to sign free agent receiver Deebo Samuel.

Samuel, a one-time All-Pro receiver, is still only 30 years old. While Samuel only recorded 727 receiving yards last season, that’s 31 more than any Raiders player in 2025.

He may not fit the profile of a No. 1 receiver, but there’s no doubt that Samuel could help provide a spark for the Raiders as a complement to Brock Bowers. The question is whether there is mutual interest in it.

Although Samuel has not been linked to another team, it is possible he would welcome the opportunity the Raiders could provide. The Raiders signed Jalen Naylor to a three-year, $35 million contract this offseason and expect him to be one of their premier pass-catchers. He will compete for targets with 2025 second-round pick Jack Beech, 2025 fourth-round pick Donte Thornton and Trey Tucker.

The Raiders may prefer to roll the dice on a young man they are developing into reliable playmakers. If that’s the case, they probably wouldn’t call up a veteran like Samuel. Still, if Las Vegas goes into camp and realizes their prospects aren’t quite ready for primetime, Samuel could be just what the Raiders need.

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Two Washington Capitals rookies were recognized for the 2025-26 Calder Trophy. Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdiff both received top-12 votes for the NHL’s Rookie of the Year.

Leonard finished eighth in the voting with one third-place vote, four fourth-place votes and 19 fifth-place votes. Meanwhile, Sourdough finished in 12th place with a fourth-place vote and a fifth-place vote.

Meanwhile, New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer won this year’s Calder unanimously. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft did so by earning all 198 first-place votes.

Leonard made his NHL debut at the end of the 2024–25 season, recording one goal and an assist in nine regular season games and eight playoff games. He then returned for his first full NHL season and finished with 20 goals and 25 assists in 75 games.

Additionally, Leonard was a vital part of the lineup and helped spark the Capitals’ power play. Although he missed a period due to injury, he returned and led the team in goals by March.

Meanwhile, the Sourdough Capitals had a new addition via trade with the Florida Panthers. After some call-ups and time in the AHL he made quite an impact in his first full NHL season.

Following an injury to Pierre-Luc Dubois in late October, Sourdiff moved from the fourth-line wing to full-time centre. In 78 games, the 24-year-old player recorded 15 goals and 20 assists for 35 points.

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After the Arizona Cardinals made Jeremiah Love the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, many feel like he is the early favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. After all, running backs typically don’t have as steep a learning curve as some of their peers.

While Love isn’t your average running back prospect, he’s also entering a pretty stacked backfield that also includes two-time Pro Bowler James Connor and Tyler Allger, who recorded over 1,000 rushing yards as a rookie in 2022 and signed a $12.5 million contract with the Cardinals this offseason.

Love is expected to claim the Cardinals’ starting running back job, but Connor and Allger will certainly still be in the mix. His presence may diminish Love’s impact in his rookie season.

Sports IllustratedAlbert Breer believes Love’s low workload makes him an outside bet to win the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award. This was his response when asked which rookie would make the biggest impact as a rookie.

While Love will likely return, he will have to share some of the workload, unless the Cardinals plan to trade or cut Connor and/or Alger. Nevertheless, a partnership with Alger is unlikely, given that he only signed his contract in March. With less stuff to go around, it may take a year or two for Love to become the superstar that many envision.

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Auston Matthews and his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs could be the biggest story of the 2026 NHL offseason. After an extremely disappointing season, Matthews wants to see what the Maple Leafs can accomplish during the offseason before committing to another year. Therefore, there is a possibility that the Toronto superstar will request a trade this summer.

While it’s highly unlikely in reality, what exactly would Matthews have to do to land in Detroit? Here’s what needs to happen for the Detroit Red Wings.

Auston Matthews should request a trade with Detroit as destination

The chances of Matthews ending up in Detroit seem unlikely; However, there is one scenario where this could become reality. In a world where Matthews requests a trade from Toronto, he would have to be ready to play with the Red Wings. This is the first step for Detroit to acquire Matthews.

The 28-year-old center has a full no-movement clause in his contract, meaning he would have to approve any trade from Toronto. There have been several instances, including at the 2026 NHL trade deadline, where players refused to be traded. Most notably, this occurs when a player does not want to play in a specific city.

Matthews will likely have several places in mind when requesting a trade and it all depends on whether Detroit is on his list. If the Red Wings are not an organization Matthews wants to play for, that would eliminate any chances of the Maple Leafs acquiring the superstar.

It will be interesting to see if Matthews requests a trade from Toronto. The Maple Leafs recently won the 2026 NHL Draft lottery, earning the first pick in the draft in June. For now, that’s not enough for Matthews to commit to Toronto for the 2026-27 NHL season.

However, what if the Red Wings are on Matthews’ list? Removing him would require Detroit general manager Steve Yzerman to take an unprecedented step.

Detroit Red Wings to trade Farm for Auston Matthews

In a scenario where Matthews requests a trade and is willing to play in Detroit, the Red Wings would have to trade Farm. That doesn’t mean the Red Wings have to trade every draft pick and prospect in their system. However, the organization may not be worried about Matthews not signing an extension.

In December 2025, Detroit was one of the teams in the mix for defenseman Quinn Hughes. Although the acquisition of Hughes would have been surprising for Detroit, the team reportedly did not want to pursue a deal without an extension. Therefore, the Red Wings no longer had a de facto player for the Minnesota Wild defenseman.

As for Matthews, Yzerman would have to send his prized possession to Toronto. It’s very difficult to acquire superstars in the NHL, and Matthews would change the direction of the team in a big way. If the Red Wings have full confidence in Matthews, they should not delay in signing him to the organization.

The Red Wings have not made many major changes during Yzerman’s tenure as general manager, with the most notable contribution being Alex DeBrincat. However, it appears that Detroit is eyeing a big move during the 2026 NHL offseason that will put them in playoff contention.

Matthews could become the biggest prize of the 2026 NHL offseason, and if everything aligns perfectly, the Red Wings will have to pounce on the opportunity.

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換句話說，當擊球手為三位數加熱器或高 90 年代滑球做好準備時，米西奧羅夫斯基的曲線很難移動，會從桌子上掉下來。擊球手必須以快球對抗米西奧羅夫斯基，因此，如果他能夠很好地控制弧線球，那麼擊球手幾乎不可能對其採取任何行動。這正是我們在 2026 年賽季開始時所看到的情況。

本賽季他在弧線球上只允許 3 支安打（0.120 BA），沒有任何外壘安打。其飄逸率增加了近 6%，平均發射角度從上個賽季的 10 度下降到今年的 -1 度，其重擊率下降超過 10%，到 2026 年僅為 28.6%。

與他的曲線相反，擊球手的接觸次數較少，而當他們接觸時，其質量較弱，而且更多的是在地面上。儘管他的投球命中率僅略低於 14%，但他和威廉·孔特雷拉斯在投球時機的選擇上做得非常出色。

他的所有三個主要產品都完美地配合在一起，並且一個投球的成功往往會直接影響他的其他武器庫的有效性。在輪換的前八輪比賽中，他對每一次投球都充滿信心，這對對方擊球手來說是一場噩夢。

正在醞釀的王牌

當米西奧羅夫斯基闖入美國職棒大聯盟時，作為一名投手，他還很原始——而且，正如前面提到的，他在某些方面仍然很原始。速度就在那裡，但他並不總是知道它會走向何方，如果他的控制失控，局數往往會在他身上螺旋式上升。

但隨著我們所看到的每一次開始，他都在不斷進化。就東西而言，他的武器庫一如既往地好。但他作為一名投手取得了長足的進步，而不僅僅是一名強投手。

似乎每次首發，他都對自己的快球有了信心，對二線球的感覺也更好了，並且對他期望投球的位置有了更好的認識，這將他的比賽提升到了一個新的水平。

更不用說他已經表現出了在投手丘上保持冷靜的能力，這對於他作為王牌球員的發展至關重要，而不會出現在統計表或棒球專家中。雖然情感是米西奧羅夫斯基之所以成為他的一部分，但他正在學習如何引導這種能量並在整個開始過程中提高注意力。

The entire hockey world expected Matthew Schaefer to become the Calder Trophy winner for 2026 NHL Rookie of the Year.

But how Schaefer learned of his honor came as a surprise.

The New York Islanders rookie defenseman was named the unanimous winner of the 2026 Calder Trophy and was walked out of the honor when his brother and father surprised him on the set of “GMA3” on Wednesday.

On September 5, despite only turning 18, Schaefer tied the NHL record for single-season goals by a rookie defenseman (23). Schafer led the team, finished second on the team in goals and points (59), and was fifth in the NHL in average time on ice per game (24:41).

Schaefer became the fifth Islanders player to win the Calder Trophy and the third Islanders defenseman to earn Rookie of the Year honors, joining Brian Berard (1996) and Denis Potvin (1974). He is the first Islanders player to earn Calder Trophy honors since teammate Mathew Barzal in 2018.

Matthew Schaefer wins Calder Trophy

Not only was Schaefer selected first overall at the age of 17, but he made the team right out of training camp, adding immense pressure to the native of Hamilton, Ontario, just 50 miles southwest of Toronto.

But after a long season, Schaefer earned all 198 first-place votes among members of the Pro Hockey Writers Association. His 1,980 points surpassed Ivan Demidov of the Montreal Canadiens, Bennett Seneca of the Anaheim Ducks and Canadiens goaltender Jacob Dobbs.

“It’s definitely an honor to see so many great names on that trophy,” Schaefer told NHL.com. “It’s definitely a dream come true. Obviously, Demidov and Seneca, they’re great players and they could have won it. I think any of us could have won it, because we all had great years, especially him. They’ve done great things for the league.

“It’s definitely an honor and a privilege to receive this trophy.”

It was ‘amazing’ for Matthew Schaeffer to have his family with him

Schaefer is extremely close to her family, especially after her mother Jennifer died of breast cancer in February 2024 at the age of 56.

So having his father, brother and girlfriend there, as well as Matt Martin and his wife Sydney and their daughters, with whom Schaefer lived during his rookie season, was a huge feeling for Schaefer.

“My two ‘sisters,'” Schaefer said fighting back tears on “GMA3,” referring to Martin’s daughters Sydney and Winnie. “Obviously, this year has been very important to me. I wanted to do it for my mom and my family. It’s definitely an honor.”

His father Todd and brother Johnathan also flew in from outside Toronto to be there for Schaefer.

“It was amazing,” Schaefer said. “I definitely wasn’t expecting it. It was great to have my dad and brother and all of them come down [from Canada]”

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Tennessee Titans fans are about to get a better idea of ​​the struggles Cam Ward endured during his difficult rookie season. since netflix started quarterback In 2023, football fans can’t get enough of a sports docu-series focused on NFL QBs.

In its debut season, fans got an inside look at Patrick Mahomes’ magical season, which culminated with the Kansas City Chiefs icon winning Super Bowl LVII MVP. Others appreciated how carefully Kirk Cousins ​​kept his mind and body sharp day after day.

In Season 2, fans got to see Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Cousins ​​again, this time as members of the Atlanta Falcons. The overall success of the streaming series also led to a spin-off title. receiverPerformances from Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Davante Adams and Deebo Samuel.

Now, we know who will participate in Season 3 quarterback.

According to Netflix, Season 3 will include Ward, Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, and Joe Flacco. The series will return to Netflix on July 14.

jayden daniels
Joe Flacco
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The Quarterback Season 3 premieres July 14 pic.twitter.com/XsOZ56dZSX

– Netflix (@Netflix) 13 May 2026

In addition to Ward’s tough start, fans will get to see how Flacco dealt with being the starting QB for the Cleveland Browns, only to later be benched after four games. The Browns then surprisingly traded the veteran QB to their AFC North rivals, sending Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals as an injury replacement for Burrow.

Meanwhile, both Daniels and Mayfield faced their own struggles, as both players missed the playoffs in 2025 after playing postseason football. Add it all up, and there should be plenty of compelling stories for football fans to enjoy later this summer.

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton recently acknowledged that under Bo Nix, his team has recovered from the broken ankle that kept them out of the AFC Conference Championship. Nix’s injury provides the perfect excuse for Coach Payton to create more competition for the backup QB job in Denver after Jarrett Stidham completed only 54.8% of his passes for 133 yards, a TD and an INT in the team’s playoff loss.

The only other QB on the Broncos’ roster is Sam Ehlinger. But the 2021 sixth-round pick hasn’t thrown an NFL pass with the Colts since 2022. So, if the Broncos want more capable competition behind Nix to help establish their offense, who could Peyton go to coach? Here are four possible solutions.

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jimmy garoppolo

Still unsigned and reportedly considering retirement at the age of 34, Garoppolo has been tasked with backing up 2025 NFL MVP Matthew Stafford for the past two seasons. Like the Knicks, Jimmy G does not have a very strong arm, and his top priority is keeping the ball out of harm’s way. He is also a proven winner, having led his team to two Super Bowl appearances. Until the Knicks get back to 100% in Denver, he feels like an ideal bridge QB.

Will Lewis

After the Titans selected Cam Ward No. 1 overall, Lewis will still be only 27 when the season starts. He was sidelined with a shoulder injury last season, but is now back at 100% and likely yearns for a change of scenery. Learning from Coach Payton could provide a springboard for the former second-rounder’s career, and the Titans would likely be willing to trade him as a backup to Mitchell Trubisky.

Anthony Richardson

Would the Broncos be willing to take a low-risk gamble on a highly talented prospect with injury concerns? Richardson is by far the most talented QB available, but the Broncos will have to find fair trade compensation for the former No. 4 overall pick. Still, having a high-potential developmental prospect on hand would be a fun project for the Broncos.

Russell Wilson

Will he really come back? It depends on how desperate Wilson is for another NFL opportunity. He is said to be considering TV job offers and even a contract from the Jets. Still, if Wilson wants a chance to join another Super Bowl contender, he may view the Broncos as a job too good to turn down. He’ll certainly bring a competitive spirit to practice until the Knicks rally the troops.

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Jalen Brunson has added to his legacy as one of the greatest players in New York Knicks history over the past few weeks. However, some new comments on Wednesday highlight why Carmelo Anthony was so bad for the franchise during his time in Gotham.

The Knicks have felt like a team of destiny this month. After being down two games to one in their quarterfinal series against the Atlanta Hawks, they have pulled off a historic victory by winning seven consecutive games and securing their spot in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals.

This is the second consecutive year the team has reached the conference finals and Brunson has played a huge role in their success. This includes reaching the playoffs every year since New York arrived in 2022. In that time, he has shocked the NBA world and emerged as a perennial All-Star and the best closer in the game.

Still, part of what makes Brunson so beloved by Knicks fans is that he is a humble star who is team-first. He proved this once again on Wednesday. During a press conference with the NYC media, Brunson was asked about his teammates recently taking more shots and not demanding the ball like many stars. His answer was simple and excellent.

Brunson said, “One, I’m not a star. Two, I want to win.”

Carmelo Anthony can’t hold a candle to Jalen Brunson in NYC

That kind of selfless and humble nature hasn’t been seen from a top Knicks star in a very long time. decade. and was one of Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony’s seven seasons in New York. Still, as good as Anthony was, he was not as impactful a player as Brunson.

During his seven seasons in New York, the 10-time All-Star led the Knicks to the playoffs only three times. In four of those years, they had a losing record, including a 17–65 mark when they played only 40 games in 2014–15. And while they made the playoffs, New York got the furthest trip to the semi-finals. Brunson has done this in at least every season he has been with the team. Plus, he took a discounted rate when he signed his extension through 2024.

Anthony was a great player and a great scorer, but his me-first, ball-hogging style was great for his numbers but bad for his teammates and the Knicks’ championship hopes. While New York fans celebrated the return of the Brooklyn-born kid, his seven years playing inside Madison Square Garden were mostly disappointing. And they led the franchise to seven consecutive losing seasons.

Brunson has excelled since day one and he is still only 29 years old. So even bigger seasons and potentially the Knicks’ first championship since 1973 could be ahead. Fans should appreciate the three-time All-Star as much as possible because superstars like him don’t come around often.

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A new rumor suggests that the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks will eventually be joined by a fourth NBA team in Texas. But it won’t be a new team at all, and instead, Portland Trail Blazers fans will be heartbroken.

Aside from the ongoing playoffs and the upcoming NBA Draft, one of the biggest stories in the league’s offices is on expansion. With the NFL raking in the big bucks with 32 teams, the world’s top basketball league is also looking to squeeze more money out of its massive fan base.

All indications are that the league will add two more teams in the next few years, and they will likely be in Las Vegas and the returning Seattle SuperSonics. Even with those additions, it still means California remains the state with the most NBA teams – the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings.

However, according to Bill Oram of the Oregonian, Texas, the state with the most land area in the union, may soon join California with four teams in the National Basketball Association.

Could the Portland Trail Blazers be moved to Austin, Texas?

What’s interesting about Oram’s comment is that Dundon is the majority owner of the Carolina Hurricanes and Trail Blazers. The NBA reporter is not suggesting that the billionaire would buy another team — nor could he. And that’s not to say Dundon would sell his stake in the Trail Blazers less than a decade after purchasing it. No, he’s insisting he’ll take the Trail Blazers to Austin.

Such a move would be heartbreaking for basketball fans in the Northwest, especially since they are likely to get the SuperSonics back after relocating to Oklahoma City in 2008. However, considering how long it took to get two more teams in the NBA, two more teams seems a long way away after that.

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榮格在 2023 年入選全明星，並在美聯年度最佳新秀比賽中獲得第四名。但正如這項運動中經常發生的情況一樣，榮格的職業道路並不是線性的。

他因傷缺席了 2024 年的大部分比賽，而到了 2025 年，儘管他打了大部分賽季，但揮之不去的傷病和精神鬥爭阻礙了他的表現。

榮格的數字

棒球是一場數字遊戲，Jung 在 2026 年推出了一些大型遊戲。但它並不是這樣開始的。

在今年的前八場比賽中，榮格的命中率僅為 0.138/.167/.138。最終，在經歷了去年的掙扎和本賽季的冰冷開局之後，榮格發現自己的名字被寫進了斯基普舒梅克的陣容卡上的第九位。事實上，我的一位朋友打趣說，如果訂單中有第十個位置，那就是榮格。

但隨後靈光一閃，榮格開始擊球。而且他一直在擊球，沒有任何放緩的跡象。在 5 月 12 日的比賽中，榮格的得分為 0.320/.369/.503，其中有 12 支二壘安打、5 支全壘打、18 分、20 分打點和 146 分 wRC+。

平均賽和雙打最突出。上個賽季，榮格只打了23次雙打。他一直全場使用，但本賽季他正在以更快的速度將球差距拉大。作為職業生涯 0.262 的擊球手，Jung 的擊球質量很高，而且失球較少。

他本賽季取得成功的一個重要原因是三振率大幅下降。去年，Jung的K%是25.2%，而在他的職業生涯中，這個數字是26.6%。本賽季，這一比例僅15.6%。

他一直把球投到禁區外，讓投手來找他。他沒有打敗自己，而是讓投手們努力工作，並利用他們可能犯的任何錯誤。

The NHL has announced the winner of the Calder Trophy, given annually to the first-year player who makes the most impact, and although a few Montreal Canadiens players were in the running, the trophy was awarded to New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer.

It’s a fair decision, considering that Schaefer is an 18-year-old defenseman who somehow managed to score 23 goals. Full marks to the young blueliner for a fantastic year in an incredibly difficult situation.

Montreal Canadiens Brass Tacks

Ivan Demidov was the runner-up for the award, having a remarkable rookie season where he recorded 62 points in 82 games, leading all rookies in scoring in the process.

That being said, it was not a close vote. Schaefer won every first-place vote, leaving Demidov to receive the majority of second-place votes.

Demidov was given 120 votes in second place, while Beckett Seneca (Anaheim Ducks) was given just 41 votes.

Interestingly, Canadiens netminder Jacob Dobbs received the fourth-most second-place votes, enough to finish fourth in all Calder Trophy voting.

Coming into the season, there was no guarantee that Dobbs would play more than a handful of games, and yet, he not only managed to take over as the team’s de facto starter, but he has also been their most valuable player in the playoffs.

Full voting table for the Calder Trophy for Best Rookie, won unanimously #island Defender Matthew Schaefer. pic.twitter.com/mlxsfErw9v

– NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) 13 May 2026

We should also note that Oliver Kapanen received some votes, and despite the fact that he is currently in the playoffs, it cannot be denied that he was the surprise story of the season for the Montreal Canadiens.

Playing the majority of the season alongside Ivan Demidov, Kapanen scored 22 goals in 82 games. Yes, Demidov gave them plenty of high-end scoring chances, but Canadiens history is littered with players who failed to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, while Kapanen did a great job of complementing the team’s offense during his first season in the league.

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A new report has lent credence to recent speculation that the New York Giants are actually planning to use first-round pick Arvel Reese as an inside linebacker and not an edge rusher.

Many were surprised that the Ohio State edge was not selected with the No. 2 pick by the New York Jets in last month’s NFL Draft. What is even more surprising is that he was not even picked in the next two selections. Arguably, the most talented pass rusher in this year’s class was allowed to fall to the Giants at fifth overall.

When Big Blue used its pick at No. 5 on Reese, it established a 2026 linebacker corps that could be terrible. But it also created a log jam for the outside linebacker spot with Brian Burns, 2025 No. 1 pick Abdul Carter and 2022 first-rounder Kayvon Thibodeaux. However, soon after being drafted, Reese and the team suggested he could play inside linebacker.

Most assumed this was something they would only try on occasion and that Reese would not have a permanent spot as he showed a lot of potential by posting 10 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks for OSU last season. However, according to NFL insider James Palmer, the Giants are serious, and so far, Reese is looking good at that position.

New York Giants fall in love with Arvel Reese’s versatility

Palmer said that during mini-camp, coach John Harbaugh and the staff were impressed with how light Reese was on his feet and good in coverage. Additionally, he liked how he did not miss any assignments and confirmed the high football IQ he felt he had during the draft process.

The NFL insider also noted that if Reese is on the sideline, offenses can play away from him. If he is standing in the middle they can’t do anything. This way, he can still be used in the middle of the attack, but because he is so smart and athletic, he can also make an impact in the run game and coverage.

The summer will really tell the story of where Reese ends up playing for the Giants. But so far, it looks like the team has plans to field most of its talented linebackers at the same time in 2026.

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今年春天，他代表古巴隊參加世界棒球經典賽三場比賽，僅三局失七分（自責分率 21 分）。他未能重返藍鳥隊名單，並在三甲級布法羅隊開始了新賽季。

對於羅德里格斯來說，這實際上可能是一個偉大的決定，因為他能夠在重新面對大聯盟競爭之前改變他的投手武器庫並獲得更多信心。 2026 年，他開始更頻繁地使用他的分球器，在未成年人比賽中，他的投球次數為 29.8%，比 2025 年的數字增加了近 18%。

分離器無疑是他最有效的投球，獲得了 75% 的嗅球率和 0.054 xwOBA。 2025 年，它的水平突破量在 MLB 所有合格分離器中排名第四（15.4 英寸）。在他前面的三名投手中，有兩名是藍鳥隊的凱文高斯曼和傑夫霍夫曼。

羅德里格斯以毀滅性的投球組合重新加入美國職棒大聯盟球隊，這可能使他成為多倫多最致命的牛棚選擇之一。

羅德里格斯適合什麼位置？

羅德里格斯正在取代勞爾在現役球員名單上的位置，這可能表明，如果球隊決定在五個輪換位置之一進行牛棚比賽，他可能會成為大後援/揭幕戰球員。勞爾本賽季作為先發球員的表現非常掙扎，多倫多暴龍隊在他的八場比賽中取得了2勝6負的戰績，因此羅德里格斯帶來的任何成功都將受到熱烈歡迎。

這位右撇子於週一對陣坦帕灣光芒隊，這是他 2026 年首次參加美國職棒大聯盟 (MLB)，他在一局中以兩次三振和一次安打被允許。如果他在松鳥隊的未來在於他們的牛棚，在那裡他處於最佳狀態，那麼他已經在 2025 年證明了他可以承擔作為中繼投手的責任和工作量。

羅德里格斯上賽季為多倫多出場 66 場比賽，其中 47 場比賽是休息兩天或更少的比賽。去年，他還在 9 場不同的比賽中投了至少 25 球，並在 7 場比賽中至少投了兩局，這證明，如果松鳥隊希望他擔任更多的長期替補角色，他可以提供更長的壽命。

然而，此舉的主要原因是為了將不成功的勞爾從球隊的現役名單中除掉。勞爾在 36.1 局中自責失分率為 6.69，在美國聯盟允許的本壘打數中領先（11 個）。與 2025 年的強勁賽季相比，他的產出全面下降。

New York Knicks fans got some great news when it came to OG Anunoby’s availability for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

With all the momentum the Knicks have had over the past two weeks, they head into the 2026 edition of the East Finals with only one obvious question: When will forward OG Anunoby be available to play? He missed the final two games of their four-game sweep over the Philadelphia 76ers. But they will definitely need him for their upcoming series against the Detroit Pistons or Cleveland Cavaliers.

Well, fans got an update on his availability on Wednesday, and it’s very positive. During a press conference with the NYC media, Knicks head coach Mike Brown revealed that Anunoby participated in “parts” of practice today.

Does this mean he’ll be in uniform for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals? not necessarily. But prospects continue to improve. Anunoby suffered a hamstring strain late in Game 2 of the 76ers series. However, after being evaluated, reports emerged that New York was optimistic he could return to face Philly.

But because the Knicks played so well in Game 3, they decided to be cautious again and sat him in Game 4 as well. As fans know, it all worked out, and they didn’t need Anunoby to blast through Philly and into the Conference Finals.

The series between the Cavaliers and Pistons is tied at 2-2. Knicks supporters won’t mind if the series lasts seven games and the East Finals begin next week. This will give Anunoby more time to rest and make his availability in Game 1 much more likely.

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這位來自科爾根的左手投手距離被評為西北聯盟本週最佳投手還有一周的時間。就我而言，我發現他的成功是一件值得注意的事情。如果他能夠減少一點保送次數，我相信他有機會在科羅拉多州擔任後場首發。

傑克遜考克斯 (RHP)

2026 統計：7 G(6 GS)、4.33 ERA、29.6 K%、4.07 xFIP

對於 2022 年選秀中的第 50 順位新秀傑克遜考克斯來說，這是一段艱難的旅程。 19 歲的他被選中後，由於湯米約翰的手術而缺席了 2024 年的整個賽季。

2025 年重返投手丘時，他在 85 局投球中自責失分率為 3.39。這些數字可能並不引人注目，但他能夠回歸，並且仍然以 3,000 RPM 以上的速度旋轉他的曲線球。與 90 年代中期的快球配合得很好，考克斯也能夠開始更穩定地​​投出變速球。

据土耳其媒体报道，贝西克塔斯对 桑德兰 中场球员格拉尼特·扎卡。

黑鹰队渴望在今年夏天引进一名防守型中场球员。 诺丁汉森林队的易卜拉欣 桑加雷 也是一种选择。

福托马克 由于威尔弗雷德·恩迪迪（Wilfred Ndidi）的未来存在不确定性，贝西克塔斯追求第六名的报道。 尼日利亚人在莱斯特城效力后与重返英超联系在一起。

随后，伊斯坦布尔俱乐部可能会在市场上寻找恩迪迪的替代者，而桑德兰队长据说也已列入他们的议程。

桑德兰球员对转会感兴趣

据称，扎卡在他职业生涯的这个阶段有兴趣转会到超级联赛。据报道，这位 33 岁的球员一直在收集有关土耳其顶级联赛的信息，并且住在伊斯坦布尔。

现在，值得指出的是，土耳其媒体的态度非常乐观。人们常说玩家热衷于采取行动，但现实可能却大不相同。

也就是说，土耳其足球相对较新的税收规则使该国在财务上极具吸引力。这就是加拉塔萨雷成功签下维克托·奥西姆亨和勒罗伊·萨内等球员的方式。

贝西克塔斯面临竞争压力。他们的阵容与 Gala 的水平相差甚远，球迷们已经有一段时间不高兴了。

俱乐部主席塞尔达尔·阿达里 (Serdal Adalı) 和主教练塞尔根·亚尔钦 (Sergen Yalçın) 将领导一切追捕行动。两人将就扎卡以及是否追逐这位瑞士国脚的问题进行会面。

诺丁汉森林中场也是选择

今天早些时候，我们报道了他们也试图从诺丁汉森林签下桑加雷的报道。超级联赛豪门已经联系了科特迪瓦人的经纪人，并正在准备报价。

然而，贝西克塔斯可能会因价格过高而无法引进这位 28 岁的球员，而扎卡可能被认为是一个更实惠的选择。

扎卡本赛季各项赛事出场34次，打进1球。去年夏天从勒沃库森加盟桑德兰后，他与桑德兰的合同到2028年6月为止。

退出肯定不太可能，但土耳其俱乐部最喜欢的就是雄心勃勃的转会想法。

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and the future is now uncertain. James is set to become a free agent in June, but he is also considering retirement. However, is the four-time NBA champion’s return to Los Angeles more complicated than it seems?

Below, we’ll dive into the locker room tension between James and the Lakers during the 2025-26 NBA season.

LeBron James feels the Los Angeles Lakers took him for granted

James has been with Los Angeles for the past eight seasons and helped lead the organization to an NBA championship in 2020. The 41-year-old forward is still one of the best players in the NBA, but his role has changed over the past year and a half. Now, rumors of tension between James and the organization are emerging.

On March 31, James experienced “another example” of the Lakers “taking him for granted”, as reported by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Los Angeles defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by 14 points, as James earned his 1,229th win. James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most wins by any player in NBA history.

That same night, Luka Doncic reached 15,000 career points, while Rui Hachimura reached 5,000. Los Angeles head coach JJ Redick acknowledged all the accomplishments before Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka addressed the team.

According to McMenamin, Pelinka gave the game ball to Redick, who had just earned his 100th coaching win, instead of James, Doncic or Hachimura. This did not please the four-time NBA champion, as he saw it as “another example of the Lakers taking him for granted.” The ESPN insider also said that James’ desire to play a supporting offensive role to Doncic and Austin Reaves further heightened his sentiments.

Tension has increased with James recently; However, will it be enough for him to leave Los Angeles?

Will LeBron James return to the Los Angeles Lakers?

If James does not retire he will be free to choose his next NBA team and the Lakers will be one of the favorite teams. The 41-year-old star has built a brand in Los Angeles and continues to play at a high level. However, does James want to return to the Lakers for another season?

A source close to James told ESPN he thinks a return to Los Angeles is up to the Lakers, as McMenamin reported. The person continued and said that James “loves” living in Los Angeles. If he does not retire, it would be best for both parties to continue this partnership.

James could leave the Lakers and go to a different team like the Golden State Warriors or Los Angeles Clippers, but would that really give him a better chance to win a fifth championship? Los Angeles was very strong before Doncic’s injury, and the Lakers should focus on building a championship team with James still there.

There will be much debate over what James should do after the 2025-26 NBA season. Retirement is on the table, but James is still playing at a high enough level to make a difference for a championship team. If so, it comes down to where James wants to finish his NBA career.

For now, the Lakers seem to have James as their best option to win the championship.

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维吉尔·范迪克表示，如果他离开的话，他愿意在今年夏天自由转会加盟加拉塔萨雷 利物浦。

Haber Sarikimizi 报告加拉塔萨雷的评论 记者阿尔达·厄兹库特今天谈论了利物浦队长的潜在转会事宜。

范戴克离开利物浦？

过去几周的报道将维吉尔·范迪克与今年夏天可能转会土耳其豪门紧密联系在一起。

这位荷兰后卫将进入安菲尔德合同的最后一年，加拉塔萨雷认为这是一个机会。

人们越来越相信，在默西塞德郡发生变化的夏天，穆罕默德·萨拉赫和安迪·罗伯逊已经离开，范迪克也可能即将离开。

加拉塔萨雷肯定在幕后采取行动。 体育见证人报道了初步报告 本月早些时候，他们表示愿意与这位后卫在利物浦的年薪 1100 万欧元相匹配。

第二份报告随后指出 接触已加速 在范迪克向加拉塔萨雷队表示鼓励之后。昨天的一份报告指出 与利物浦后卫的谈判正在进行中。

范迪克在土耳其的经纪人

现在，Arda Özkurt 将他的信息添加到其中。他坚称范戴克的代表已经抵达土耳其。

“维吉尔·范迪克管理公司的一名代表在公羊公园观看了冠军赛，” 他说。

“范迪克已经表示他愿意自由转会前往加拉塔萨雷，但利物浦的立场将是决定性的。范迪克希望与加拉塔萨雷签订一份为期3年的合同，其中包括2+1年（如果他参加了一定数量的比赛，则可以续约一年）。”

问题是利物浦是否让这名后卫在今年夏天免费转会离开。这样做将是安菲尔德的一个重大决定。

他们今年与穆罕默德·萨拉赫以类似的条款达成协议。但这主要是由于埃及人与管理层的明显不和。范戴克并没有表现出这样的不满。他也没有公开表达过任何不满。

然而，无火无烟。来自土耳其的这些重复报道表明幕后正在发生一些事情。

貝西克塔斯已經開始聯繫伯恩利中場球員弗洛倫蒂諾·路易斯，他們計劃在今年夏天加強中場實力。

沙巴報道稱，土耳其方面正在關注這位伯恩利租借球員，他似乎不太可能在本賽季結束後留在特夫摩爾。

貝西克塔斯瞄準中場

該媒體解釋說，貝西克塔斯希望在 7 月 23 日之前完成下個賽季的部分轉會計劃^RD。黑白隊正在追逐防守型中場和中場。英格蘭球員的思維「尤其突出」。

他們名單上的名字之一是弗洛倫蒂諾·路易斯。他目前從本菲卡租借至伯恩利。該交易包括 2,400 萬歐元的購買義務。但在那之後繼續留在 Clarets 似乎不太可能了。

路易斯很可能想要永久轉會，因為他去年夏天加盟伯恩利，在英超聯賽中展示自己。參加一年的錦標賽不會是他的首要任務。

貝西克塔斯現在似乎正在尋求利用這一點。他們已經在夏天之前開始聯繫這位 26 歲的球員。

目前的計劃是總統塞爾達爾·阿達里和教練塞爾根·亞爾欽在與恰庫爾·裡澤斯波爾發生衝突後舉行會議。在那次會議上，未來的計畫將更加明確，並將採取行動。

低成本選擇

這可能會讓他們加快對弗洛倫蒂諾·路易斯的計劃。特別是沙巴指出，名單上的其他名字，如若奧·帕林哈（Joao Palhinha）和易卜拉欣·桑加雷（Ibrahim Sangare），在成本方面「相當困難」。

看來他們認為伯恩利租借的球員是英超聯賽中更便宜的選擇。不過，伯恩利可能會想要他們今年夏天花費的 2,400 萬歐元。

很難看到任何土耳其方面願意支付這個數字，因為在這種情況下他們通常更喜歡貸款交易。這可能會推遲貝西克塔斯的事情以及他們提前完成交易的計劃。

Virgil van Dijk has indicated that should he leave Liverpool he is keen to join Galatasaray on a free transfer this summer.

Haber Sarikmizi Report Comments from Galatasaray Today reporter Arda Ozkurt about the possible move of the Liverpool captain.

Van Dijk leaving Liverpool?

Reports over the past few weeks have linked Virgil van Dijk with a possible move to the Turkish giants this summer.

The Dutch defender is set to enter the final year of his contract at Anfield, and this is seen as an opportunity by Galatasaray.

There is growing speculation that Van Dijk could also be on the move amid changes on Merseyside in the summer, with Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson already departing.

Galatasaray are certainly making moves behind the scenes. Sport Witness covered an initial report Earlier this month he said he would match the defender’s €11m-a-year salary at Liverpool.

After this, in another report it was said that contacts were intensified After Van Dijk offered encouragement to Galatasaray. It was said in a report yesterday Talks were ongoing with the Liverpool defender.

Van Dijk’s agent in Turkey

Now Arda Özkurt adds her own information to the mix. He emphasizes that Van Dijk already has a representative in Turkiye.

“A representative of Virgil van Dijk’s management company was at Reims Park for the Championship match,” he said.

“Virgil van Dijk has indicated that he is willing to leave for Galatasaray on a free transfer, but Liverpool’s stance will be decisive. Virgil van Dijk wants a 3-year contract with Galatasaray, consisting of 2+1 years (with a one-year extension if he plays a certain number of matches).”

The question is whether Liverpool will let the defender leave on a free transfer this summer. Doing that would be a big decision at Anfield.

He signed a deal with Mohamed Salah this year on similar terms. But the main reason for this was Egypt’s apparent differences with the management. Van Dijk has shown no such displeasure. Nor has he expressed any unhappiness publicly.

However, there is no smoke without fire. And these recurring reports from Turkey indicate that something is going on behind the scenes.

贝西克塔斯已开始联系 伯恩利 中场球员弗洛伦蒂诺·路易斯，他们计划今年夏天加强中场实力。

沙巴报道称土耳其方面正在关注伯恩利租借者，他似乎不太可能在本赛季结束后留在特夫摩尔。

贝西克塔斯瞄准中场

该媒体解释说，贝西克塔斯希望在 7 月 23 日之前完成下赛季的部分转会计划^RD。黑白队正在追逐防守型中场和中场。英格兰球员的思维“尤其突出”。

他们名单上的名字之一是弗洛伦蒂诺·路易斯。他目前从本菲卡租借至伯恩利。该交易包括 2400 万欧元的购买义务。但在那之后继续留在 Clarets 似乎不太可能了。

路易斯很可能想要永久转会，因为他去年夏天加盟伯恩利，在英超联赛中展示自己。参加一年的锦标赛不会是他的首要任务。

贝西克塔斯现在似乎正在寻求利用这一点。他们已经在夏天之前开始联系这位 26 岁的球员。

目前的计划是总统塞尔达尔·阿达里和教练塞尔根·亚尔钦在与恰库尔·里泽斯波尔发生冲突后举行会议。在那次会议上，未来的计划将更加明确，并将采取行动。

低成本选择

这可能会让他们加快对弗洛伦蒂诺·路易斯的计划。特别是沙巴指出，名单上的其他名字，如若奥·帕林哈（Joao Palhinha）和易卜拉欣·桑加雷（Ibrahim Sangare），在成本方面“相当困难”。

看来他们认为伯恩利租借的球员是英超联赛中更便宜的选择。不过，伯恩利可能会想要他们今年夏天花费的 2400 万欧元。

很难看到任何土耳其方面愿意支付这个数字，因为在这种情况下他们通常更喜欢贷款交易。这可能会推迟贝西克塔斯的事情以及他们提前完成交易的计划。

This time last year, gold medal-winning boxer and pound-for-pound superstar Vasiliy Lomachenko capped off his impressive run while competing in the sweet science. The Ukrainian went out on a high note with a knockout win over George Kambosos Jr. in his last fight, and at the age of 37, it looked like his decision would hold after losing two of his last six. Well, that didn’t happen.

On Tuesday, Ring Magazine’s Mike Coppinger reported that the three-division champion intends to return to the sport this fall, and that he will not compete in a tune-up bout. He wants to jump into the deep end of the pool and is looking for a big money fight.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at four potential opponent options for Lomachenko’s next fight.

shakur stevenson

The scrap many fight fans will be hoping for is a matchup with, arguably, the toughest puzzle in the sport at the moment, Shakur Steveson. The 28-year-old has excelled on his way to a 25-0 record and has become one of the most sought-after fighters in boxing.

If the former lightweight champion is looking for a big name and a bigger challenge to return from retirement, there is no better option at lightweight or junior welterweight.

teofimo lopez

Teofimo Lopez became a star in the sport when he scored a stunning decision win over Lomachenko in 2020. It was a defeat the future Hall of Famer never had to avenge. Having suffered defeat against Stevenson in January, a rematch with the Ukrainian would be risky. However, a second win over “High Tech”, even at the age of 38, would one day strengthen his own HOF case.

Ending his retirement to get one back – something he has yet to do for any of his three losses – would be an interesting story as well as a great fight.

Raymond Muratalla

Another interesting option for Vasiliy Lomachenko’s comeback fight would be a scrap with the best fighter at lightweight not named Shakur Stevenson, Raymond Muratalla. The 29-year-old is 24-0 and holds the IBF title after defeating Andy Cruz in January.

It would be no surprise to see Lomachenko jump into title contention immediately, potentially setting up a unification bout with Stevenson early next year.

Naoya Inoue

Although it is unlikely, fight fans would love to see a dream fight between Vasiliy Lomachenko and current pound-for-pound star Naoya Inoue. After moving to 33-0 with a decision win over Junto Nakatani this month, there’s really not much else to do around that weight class for the unified junior featherweight king.

At the age of 33, when he is at the peak of his powers, he has to look for bigger opportunities to make money. Would the 122-pound star be willing to move up to 130, and would Lomachenko be willing to move down to make the fight? This is something both men should consider.

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chelsea’s It is becoming easier to understand the interest in Victor Frohold at FC Porto with each passing week.

The midfielder has become one of the faces of Porto’s title-winning campaigns. He is one of the most talked about young midfielders in Europe. Furthermore, he has increasingly become a player Premier League clubs are drawing serious plans around.

Chelsea is one of the most linked clubs Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle United. However, there is an extra layer added to the Blues’ situation with uncertainty surrounding Enzo Fernandez’s future at Stamford Bridge.

According to the Portuguese press, Chelsea are interested Directly linked to Enzo’s eventual departure. This background helps to explain why the London Club has intensified its monitoring of the freehold.

And Dane’s praise from all quarters is growing louder.

Porto is already thinking long term

Francesco Farioli has now publicly addressed the growing relocation noise around Freehold. Furthermore, his comments left no doubt as to Porto’s intentions.

talking to gameThe Porto manager pointed directly to the midfielder’s own recent comments regarding his desire to stay. He also wants to play Champions League football with the club next season.

“I think his words after the last game were very clear about where he wants to play next season and how he feels here at FC Porto.” Farioli said.

The Italian also made Porto’s wider strategy very clear.

“There is a clear desire and intention to move forward on the right path, trying to keep the best players and progress this group.”

Farioli also confirmed that talks are already taking place behind the scenes ahead of the summer market.

“There are discussions and negotiations with players, agents and clubs to understand the situation,” Emphasizing that Porto wants to be, he explained “Ready to make the right decision when the market comes.”

This is in line with what has been consistently coming out of Portugal in recent weeks. Porto want to keep Froholdt as a core part of the team. This is especially important ahead of their return to the Champions League after two years away.

“A unique player”

In fact the loudest praise is coming from Denmark. game This week we spoke to former Copenhagen academy coordinator Martin Wingard and former Denmark international Morten Bisgaard. Both personalities worked closely with Frohold before his rise to prominence in Porto.

Both paint a picture of a player whose mentality set him apart long before he reached senior football.

“He was always a hard-working player with a top-level mentality,” Vineyard explained.

The former academy coordinator revealed that Fröholdt consistently dominated every race and endurance test at the Copenhagen Academy, even when more attention was given to the bigger talents around him.

“When it comes to hard work, no one can beat Froholdt.”

Wingard also highlighted the midfielder’s consistency and mentality in big matches.

“He loves big games and is never afraid,” the former coach explained before adding another line that comes up when discussing Froholdt’s influence.

“It was always easy to notice whether he was on the pitch or not.”

He also believes that Porto have found the ideal role for the midfielder. While Denmark has used Froholdt in a number of positions, Wingard feels the Porto system allows him to show his best qualities as a number eight.

“He just loves playing football. He doesn’t care who he’s facing, he just wants to play well and win.”

Bisgaard was equally powerful.

“He is a unique player,” the former Udinese striker said while discussing Froholdt’s rise.

“You have Messi and Ronaldo, who are incredibly good because of the goals they score, but Frohold’s mentality and dedication could make him one of the best players in Europe.”

“What surprised me was how quickly he reached the second level in Portugal,” Bisgaard explained.

“He was very good at under-17 level, brilliant at under-19, but when he reached the Copenhagen first team he immediately became extraordinary. He has done exactly that at FC Porto.”

Bisgaard even suggested that Fröhold should stay in Portugal for the next one, two or three seasons as the club provided the stability needed for the next stage of his development.

“If he continues like this, he will become FC Porto’s next big sale”He concluded.

what happens next

Chelsea’s interest is unlikely to wane, especially as questions over Enzo Fernandez continue to loom in the background.

At the same time, Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle are firmly in the race, and Porto are aware that the summer market could move very quickly once formal discussions have begun.

However, the player wants to stay. The manager wants to keep him. Porto wants to build around him. So this combination could ultimately delay any immediate Premier League move, even though England’s biggest clubs are already preparing themselves for the future.

阿斯顿维拉 和 富勒姆 可能很快就需要就 Geny Catamo 做出具体决定。葡萄牙的报道现在表明葡萄牙体育已经准备好了报价。

卡塔莫本赛季出场 55 次，贡献 12 粒进球和 6 次助攻。他的重要性在这一年中持续增长。

CNN 葡萄牙语 越来越多的人预计这位莫桑比克国脚将在今年夏天离开。葡萄牙体育的目标费用为 3000 万欧元（2600 万英镑）。

这是迄今为止最明确的迹象，表明情况已经超出了简单利益的范畴。

葡萄牙媒体声称，在确认中场球员罗德里戈·扎拉扎尔的到来后，葡萄牙体育已经在为可能的阵容调整做准备。

与此同时，他们同时面临着失去本赛季一名出色进攻球员的前景。

离开里斯本竞技的“正确时机”

球员周围似乎越来越感觉现在的转会时机合适。

首次将卡塔莫引入莫桑比克国家队的教练路易斯·贡萨尔维斯公开承认，他相信这位边锋已经为下一步做好了准备。

“我认为现在是吉尼·卡塔莫离开里斯本竞技的正确时机。” 他在转发的评论中说 游戏。

“他是一名达到另一个水平的球员，加入了一家有着更大抱负的俱乐部。 凭借他的特点，他可以在任何联赛中发挥作用”，他强调。

这已经不是第一次有人提出建议了 他需要转会到更大的俱乐部。

不属于下赛季计划的一部分

CNN 葡萄牙评论员努诺·法里尼亚 现在，情况进一步恶化，声称葡萄牙体育内部已经预计杰尼·卡塔莫将在今年夏天离开。

法里尼亚在广播公司发表讲话时表示，鲁伊·博尔赫斯实际上已被告知下赛季不要再指望这位边锋了。

他说： “葡萄牙体育已经意识到他们可能很难留住这名球员，他现在有机会获得他以前从未有过的薪水条件，而葡萄牙体育可能也无法与之匹敌。”

“我唯一不知道的是哪些俱乐部已经提交了提案，” 他解释道。 “但我知道的是葡萄牙体育已经通知博尔赫斯下赛季不要指望杰尼·卡塔莫。”

法里尼亚还声称，目前葡萄牙体育队的要求和报价之间的差距仍然很大。据报道，葡萄牙体育的报价约为 3000 万欧元（2600 万英镑），而里斯本收到的提案接近 2000 万欧元（1700 万英镑）。

不过，他表示，如果双方在谈判中略有进展，局势可能会迅速恶化。

“如果葡萄牙体育队的要求稍微降低一点，报价稍微提高一点，那么根尼·卡塔莫甚至有可能在世俱杯之前就被转会。” 他补充道。

法里尼亚没有透露所涉及的俱乐部，但他确实表示其中一项提案来自 “一个重要的欧洲联赛”。

转会战继续推进

CNN葡萄牙频道报道中最重要的细节可能是声称葡萄牙体育已经收到了两份提案。

相关俱乐部的身份尚未透露。然而，近几个月来，阿斯顿维拉和富勒姆不断出现在卡塔莫周围的葡萄牙报道中。此外，佛罗伦萨也与意大利有着密切的联系。

体育运动 与边锋续约 今年早些时候，他保留了 6000 万欧元（5100 万英镑）的解约金条款。尽管如此，如果有合适的报价到来，俱乐部现在似乎越来越愿意出售。

据报道，要价约为 3000 万欧元（2600 万英镑），卡塔莫的争夺可能最终进入兴趣转化为真正谈判的阶段。

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阿斯頓維拉和富勒姆可能很快就需要就傑尼·卡塔莫做出具體決定。葡萄牙的報道現在顯示葡萄牙體育已經準備好了報價。

卡塔莫本賽季出場 55 次，貢獻 12 粒進球和 6 次助攻。他的重要性在這一年中持續成長。

CNN 葡萄牙語 越來越多的人預計這位莫三比克國腳將在今年夏天離開。葡萄牙體育隊的目標費用為 3000 萬歐元（2600 萬英鎊）。

這是迄今為止最明確的跡象，表明情況已經超出了簡單利益的範圍。

葡萄牙媒體聲稱，在確認中場球員羅德里戈·扎拉扎爾的到來後，葡萄牙體育已經在為可能的陣容調整做準備。

同時，他們同時面臨失去本賽季一名出色進攻球員的前景。

離開里斯本競技的“正確時機”

球員周圍似乎越來越感覺現在的轉會時機合適。

首次將卡塔莫引入莫三比克國家隊的教練路易斯·貢薩爾維斯公開承認，他相信這位邊鋒已經為下一步做好了準備。

“我認為現在是吉尼·卡塔莫離開里斯本競技的正確時機。” 他在轉發的評論中說 奧喬戈。

「他是一名達到另一個水平的球員，加入了一個有著更大抱負的俱樂部。 憑藉他的特點，他可以在任何联賽中發揮作用”，他強調。

這已經不是第一次有人提出建議了 他需要轉會到更大的俱樂部。

不屬於下個賽季計畫的一部分

CNN 葡萄牙評論員努諾法里尼亞 現在，情況進一步惡化，聲稱葡萄牙體育內部已經預計傑尼·卡塔莫將在今年夏天離開。

法里尼亞在廣播公司發表演說時表示，魯伊·博爾赫斯實際上已被告知下個賽季不要再指望這位邊鋒了。

他說： “葡萄牙體育已經意識到他們可能很難留住這名球員，他現在有機會獲得他以前從未有過的薪水條件，而葡萄牙體育可能也無法與之匹敵。”

“我唯一不知道的是哪些俱樂部已經提交了提案，” 他解釋道。 “但我知道的是葡萄牙體育已經通知博爾赫斯下賽季不要指望傑尼·卡塔莫。”

法里尼亞還聲稱，目前葡萄牙體育隊的要求和報價之間的差距仍然很大。據報道，葡萄牙體育的報價約為 3000 萬歐元（2600 萬英鎊），而里斯本收到的提案接近 2000 萬歐元（1700 萬英鎊）。

不過，他表示，如果雙方在談判中略有進展，局勢可能會迅速惡化。

“如果葡萄牙體育隊的要求稍微降低一點，報價稍微提高一點，那麼根尼·卡塔莫甚至有可能在世俱杯之前就被轉會。” 他補充道。

法里尼亞沒有透露所涉及的俱樂部，但他確實表示其中一項提案來自 “一個重要的歐洲聯賽”。

轉會戰繼續推進

CNN葡萄牙頻道報導中最重要的細節可能是聲稱葡萄牙體育已經收到了兩份提案。

相關俱樂部的身份尚未透露。然而，近幾個月來，阿斯頓維拉和富勒姆不斷出現在卡塔莫周圍的葡萄牙報道中。此外，佛羅倫斯也與義大利有著密切的聯繫。

體育運動 與邊鋒續約 今年早些時候，他保留了 6,000 萬歐元（5,100 萬英鎊）的解約金條款。儘管如此，如果有合適的報價到來，俱樂部現在似乎越來越願意出售。

據報道，要價約為 3000 萬歐元（2600 萬英鎊），卡塔莫的爭奪可能最終進入興趣轉化為真正談判的階段。

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丹尼爾‧埃斯皮諾 (Daniel Espino) – RHP – (AAA)： 埃斯皮諾曾經是棒球界最有前途的投手之一，但由於多次肩部手術而缺席了三年多的比賽，令人矚目的是，他於 2025 年重返投手丘，當時他的快球在亞利桑那秋季聯盟中達到了 100 英里/小時的速度。此後，埃斯皮諾轉投牛棚，在那裡，他的 90 年代上半球快球和 90 年代下半球滑球讓他具備成為一名優秀的後期中繼投手的條件，如果他能重新獲得指揮權的話。不出所料，在經歷了多次嚴重的手術和如此長時間的休息之後，投擲罷工仍在進行中，但埃斯皮諾正在敲響期待已久的大聯盟首秀之門。

達裡·費爾南德斯 (Dauri Fernandez) – SS – (低 A)：費爾南德斯在 2024 年 IFA 級別上以略高於 20 萬美元的價格簽約，在 DSL 中完成了不錯的職業首秀，隨後在 2025 年亞利桑那綜合聯盟中表現出色，取得了 147 wRC+。費爾南德斯並沒有什麼特別之處，但他看起來可以堅持遊擊手，擊球手感紮實，車輪高於平均水平，至少具有間隙動力。 2026 年賽季他在 Low-A 開始，他將年滿 19 歲。

約曼‧戈麥斯 – RHP – (雙 A)：戈麥斯在 2025 年享受了職業生涯中最好的一年，在 121 2/3 局中投出高 A 和雙 A 之間的自責分率 2.96。對於戈麥斯來說，這有點像搖擺人的角色，他首發 15 次，在牛棚出場 12 次，其中包括 3 次撲救。他的快球位於 90 年代中期，具有不錯的運球能力，以及高於平均水平的滑球和清道球。他會混合變速球和較慢的曲球，但戈麥斯的武器庫更適合控制右撇子。由於肩部拉傷，戈麥斯的 2026 賽季開局會較晚，但戈麥斯看起來是一名搖擺人，有機會成為後場先發球員。

喬許哈特爾 (Josh Hartle) – LHP –（雙 A）： 哈特爾是 2024 年海盜隊的第三輪新秀，在維克森林大學的選秀年表現不佳後，他在今年休賽期成為斯賓塞·霍維茨交易的一部分。 2024 年，作為二年級生，他在 100 多局比賽中取得了 2.81 的自責分率和 140/21 K/BB 比率，看起來像是一個明確的首輪天才，但 5.79 的自責失分率和減少的東西導致了大三時選秀順位的天才。

哈特爾在他的第一個職業賽季中的表現和他的指揮能力都有所提高，他在 113 1/3 局中投球自責分率為 2.54，其中 103 1/3 是在 High-A 局中投出的，然後他以雙 A 局結束了本賽季。哈特爾在四分之三的位置上有一些內在的欺騙性。雖然他缺乏優勢，但他產生的氣味比上述欺騙所暗示的要多，而且他有撿滾滾球的訣竅。目前，哈特爾更像是深度首發球員。

阿方辛·羅薩裡奧 – OF – (雙 A)： 2024 年賽季前，伊萊摩根 (Eli Morgan) 從小熊隊收購了羅薩裡奧 (Rosario)，他被視為一個具有令人興奮的潛力的工具性項目。接觸技巧低於平均水平，但舒適地加上球棒速度，在 2025 年產生了 107 英里/小時的 90% 退出速度。他在角球外場位置擁有 70 臂，速度不錯，這使他有潛力在角球中高於平均水平的防守。氣味問題和有些激進的做法使羅薩裡奧更有可能成為一個華麗的短排選擇。

安德魯沃特斯 – RHP – (MLB)： 沃特斯擁有出色的加熱器和可配對的滑塊，如果他能在指揮上找到更多的一致性，那麼他將成為高槓桿中繼者的前景。由於背部手術，他的賽季於 2025 年 5 月底縮短，但沃特斯在 2026 年初保持健康。他還將加入一個看起來像固體破壞味劑的分離器，並有助於他的高槓桿率案例。無論如何，沃特斯是一名大聯盟的中繼投手，他應該在未來幾年在衛報牛棚中發揮穩定的作用。

Are targeting a move to Fenerbahçe Aston Villa This summer through goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, presidential candidate Aziz Yildirim.

fan report that Yildirim have once again set their sights on the Aston Villa goalkeeper after speaking to him ahead of the 2024 campaign.

President wants to make Aston Villa a star again

According to the outlet, Yildirim ‘has once again set his sights on the goalkeeper.’ He is targeting the Argentina star if he can’t get a deal for Jan Oblak over the line.

All eyes in Fenerbahçe are currently on the extraordinary general assembly elections. Yildirim is running for president again and has turned his attention to Aston Villa number one.

He held talks with Martínez ahead of the 2024 elections, in which he lost to Ali Koç. The transfer broke down when he failed to win the election.

Now they plan to sign a star goalkeeper this summer. The main target is Jan Oblak, but Emiliano Martínez is also on the list. According to Takweem, work has started for both the goalkeepers.

Although the Argentine has a three-year contract with Aston Villa, there is a possibility he will leave Villa Park this summer. Interestingly, another presidential candidate, Hakan Saffi, wants to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

transfer target

It seems that various presidential candidates have Europe’s biggest names as part of their current campaigns. It remains to be seen whether this will lead to real action.

As The Fanatic points out, Yildirim tried to get Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa just two years ago. That move ultimately failed when his presidential campaign also failed.

Even if he is successful, it will be no easy task to get Martínez out of Villa Park. He is set for a long-term deal, is a key player under Unai Emery and they could potentially be back in the Champions League next season. There is no reason for the Villans to let him go, unless, of course, Fenerbahçe comes forward with a big transfer fee.

布莱顿和霍夫阿尔比恩 后卫费迪·卡迪奥卢暗示他对未来重返费内巴切持开放态度。

GZT 今天报道了这位 26 岁的人的评论。 看来他不会很快关上他以前的大门。

费内巴切 联系

费迪·卡迪奥格鲁于 2024 年以 3000 万欧元的价格从费内巴切加盟布莱顿，自 2018 年以 440 万欧元从 NEC 奈梅亨转会以来，他一直效力于费内巴切。

他随后为土耳其球队出场204次，打进19球并贡献22次助攻。他为球队出场的比赛数（包括在 U21 队中出场的 10 场）比他效力过的所有其他俱乐部的比赛总和还要多。

他的名字仍然与超级联赛球队紧密相连。事实上，有报道经常将这名布莱顿后卫与回归联系起来。

现在，他承认离开费内巴切对他来说很困难。虽然他现在在布莱顿处于不同的阶段，但与他的前俱乐部的联系仍然很牢固。

“离开费内巴切对我来说非常困难，” 他告诉 KAFA Sports YouTube 频道。

“这并不容易。我们与费内巴切进行了很多次会面。我真的很爱这家具乐部；我爱这座城市。我想每个人都看到了我离开时接受的采访。这非常激动人心。

“费内巴切永远在我心中。谁知道呢，也许有一天我会回来。我不能保证这一点，但如果它发生那就太好了。”

布莱顿掌控局势

问题是费迪·卡德奥格鲁是否可能很快回归。布莱顿不太可能批准这笔交易。

这名后卫本赛季在英超联赛中出场时间高达 91%。 89%的时间里他都在首发11位。换句话说，他是一个关键球员。

他还与 2028 年续约，其中还包括再续约一年的选择权。这意味着除非他们提供一大笔资金来实现这一目标，否则任何重返费内巴切的事情都不会发生。

The second major championship in men’s professional golf begins this week with the PGA Championship.

The 2026 PGA Championship will be held at Aronimink Golf Club, 20 miles west of Philadelphia.

Last year, Scotty Scheffler hoisted the Wanamaker Trophy and won by five strokes at Quail Hollow. Now, he’s trying to join Tiger Woods and Brooks Koepka as the only two golfers to hoist the Wanamaker Trophy in consecutive years since 1958.

Here are 10 stories to watch for this year’s 2026 PGA Championship

Scotty Scheffler looks to continue success at PGA Championship

Speaking of Scotty Scheffler, he became the first golfer to win back-to-back PGA Championships since Koepka won in 2018-19. His track record has been almost perfect. He has been runner-up three times in a row in each of his last three starts. Scheffler has also scored six top-five finishes this season, highlighted by winning The American Express in January. At the PGA Championship, he has five top 10s in his last six starts. This also includes being arrested before finishing eighth in 2024.

The injury at the Masters last month was a big deal. Injuries have started to increase ahead of the PGA Championship. Rory McIlroy, who won the Masters four weeks ago, cut his Tuesday practice round short. Three holes into his practice round, McIlroy walked to the clubhouse due to a blister on his right pinky toe. Last week, McIlroy played at the Truist Championship limping due to a blister problem.

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Who’s headed to Aronimink?

Cameron Young, who is looking for his first major win, has two wins and two third-place finishes in his last six starts. Wins at The Players Championship and the Cadillac Championship. Matt Fitzpatrick has three wins and a runner-up finish in his last six starts. Despite being one stroke behind Young in the Players, Fitzpatrick won the Valspar. He also went back-to-back at the RBC Heritage and teamed up with his brother Alex to win the Zurich Classic.

Will someone from outside the US win?

History says no, as each of the last 10 winners has been American. With the way Scheffler and Young are playing, as mentioned earlier, it looks like that trend will continue. From an American perspective, don’t forget Collin Morikawa, who has two top 10s in his last three starts since withdrawing from the Players due to a back injury.

Xander Schauffele, who will win the PGA Championship in 2024, recorded three consecutive top 10s, including a tie for third at The Players. Another player is Jordan Spieth. Although he hasn’t won a title in four years, Spieth is one Wanamaker Trophy away from becoming the seventh player to complete the career Grand Slam.

Non-Americans must watch

In addition to Fitzpatrick and McIlroy, there are some players from outside the United States to watch. Si Woo Kim is tied with Scheffler and Young with six top 10s this season. Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood are right behind that trio with Ludwig Aberg with five. Fleetwood, who won the FedEx Cup last year, is coming off a top-five finish at last week’s Truist Championship.

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pga professional

One of the things that makes the PGA Championship different is the competition from the PGA professionals. The PGA Championship is operated by the PGA of America. They give PGA professionals, who teach golf across the country, the opportunity to compete in major championships. The top 20 and ties from their qualifying events make their way to that year’s PGA Championship.

This year, 20 PGA professionals are competing, including Michael Block from Mission Viejo, Calif. Block has competed in seven PGA Championships, including finishing in 15th.^th In 2023, highlighted by his hole-in-one while pairing with McIlroy in the final round.

notable groups

Here’s a look at when the notable groups competed in the first two rounds of the PGA Championship. All times ET. You can watch select groups exclusively on ESPN+.

• 8:18 am (Thu) | 1:43 pm (Friday): Ludwig Aberg, Rickie Fowler, Bryson DeChambeau
• 8:29 am 1:54 pm: Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka, Tyrell Hatton
• 8:40 am 2:05 pm: Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm
• 1:32 pm 8:07 am: Victor Hovland, Collin Morikawa, Shane Lowry
• 1:43 pm 8:18 am: Tommy Fleetwood, Chris Gotterup, Robert McIntyre
• 1:54 pm 8:29 am: Cameron Young, Keegan Bradley, Justin Thomas
• 2:05 pm | 8:40 am: Scotty Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick, Justin Rose

How to watch the 2026 PGA Championship

Here’s broadcast information to watch the PGA Championship. (all times ET)

• Thursday: noon-7 p.m. (ESPN), 7-8 p.m. (ESPN2)
• Friday: noon-8 p.m. (ESPN)
• Saturday and Sunday: 10am-1pm (ESPN), 1-7pm (CBS)

hoisting the wanamaker trophy is my choice

It sounds chalky, but it’s Scotty Scheffler. He has come one step away from victory in each of his last three matches. Scheffler doesn’t seem to be fazed by anything, which leads to success in this game. Being so close to victory means that even on Sunday, the time to hoist another trophy is just around the corner.

When is the next PGA Championship?

Next year’s PGA Championship will be held in Frisco, Texas. The tournament will be held at Fields Ranch East as it marks the 100th anniversary of the 1927 PGA Championship and the first men’s major at the area since 1963.

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southampton Manager Tonanda Eckert is on Borussia Mönchengladbach’s list of potential candidates if they move for a new manager this summer.

rhenish post Report on the situation at German clubs today. According to his information, a potentially long list of options is being considered before the summer.

borussia monchengladbach decision

The big question at the moment is whether Borussia Monchengladbach will stick with Eugen Polanski or not. That situation is currently being assessed by those in charge of the club.

An internal solution is unlikely to follow Polanski, dismissing U23 coach Oliver Kirch. A more logical approach would be to look at the Bundesliga, where there are many coaches available. But there are doubts whether any of the more attractive names can be lured.

Therefore, Mönchengladbach can turn to candidates who have ‘enjoyed surprising success abroad.’ Southampton’s Tonda Eckert would fall into that category.

southampton success

He started as an analyst for the German Football Association (DFB) at the age of 18, working at Cologne, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich and Genoa and has now led Southampton to the Premier League promotion playoffs. He will be seen as a potentially exciting, young and talented boss of the future.

Of course, getting him back to Germany could be a difficult task. This will be especially the case if Akert takes Southampton back to the Premier League.

Mönchengladbach may have to wait to see what happens in the play-off final before attempting any moves.

But Eckert is a name on their list, albeit a very extensive one. His work and current success at Southampton has not gone unnoticed in his homeland.

And if Mönchengladbach decide to part ways with Polanski this summer, they could turn to Polanski. This decision has not been made yet, but it will be made in the coming weeks. At that point, they may turn their attention to the Southampton manager.

南安普敦 如果门兴格拉德巴赫今年夏天寻找新主帅，主教练通达·埃克特就在潜在候选人名单上。

礼贤会邮报 今天报道德国俱乐部的情况。根据他们的信息，在夏季之前正在考虑一长串潜在的选择。

门兴格拉德巴赫的决定

目前最大的问题是门兴格拉德巴赫是否会坚持尤金·波兰斯基。目前俱乐部负责人正在评估这一情况。

跟随波兰斯基的内部解决方案不太可能出现，排除了 U23 教练奥利弗·基希 (Oliver Kirch) 的可能性。更合乎逻辑的方法是关注德甲联赛，那里有多名教练可供选择。但有人怀疑是否能吸引到更有吸引力的名字。

因此，门兴格拉德巴赫可能会转向那些“在国外取得了惊人成功”的候选人。南安普顿队的托达·埃克特就属于这一类。

南安普顿的成功

18岁起，他就开始担任德国足协（DFB）的分析师，曾在科隆、萨尔茨堡、莱比锡、慕尼黑和热那亚工作过，现在带领南安普顿进入英超升级附加赛。他将被视为未来一位令人兴奋、年轻且有才华的潜在老板。

当然，把他吸引回德国可能是一个困难的任务。如果埃克特带领南安普顿重返英超，情况尤其如此。

门兴格拉德巴赫可能需要先看看附加赛决赛中会发生什么，然后再尝试采取任何行动。

但埃克特是他们名单上的一个名字，尽管名单很长。他的工作和目前在南安普顿的成功在他的祖国并没有被忽视。

如果门兴格拉德巴赫确实决定在今年夏天与波兰斯基分道扬镳，他可能会成为他们的求助对象。该决定尚未做出，但将在未来几周内做出。到那时，他们可能会将注意力转向南安普顿主帅。

根據土耳其媒體報道，貝西克塔斯對桑德蘭中場格拉尼特·扎卡表現出了興趣。

黑鷹隊渴望在今年夏天引進一名防守型中場球員。諾丁漢森林隊的易卜拉欣 桑加雷 也是一種選擇。

Fotomac 報導了貝西克塔斯因威爾弗雷德·恩迪迪 (Wilfred Ndidi) 未來的不確定性而追求第六名的情況。 尼日利亞人在萊斯特城效力後與重返英超聯賽聯繫在一起。

隨後，伊斯坦堡俱樂部可能會在市場上尋找恩迪迪的替代者，而桑德蘭隊長據說也已列入他們的議程。

桑德蘭球員對轉會感興趣

據稱，扎卡在他職業生涯的這個階段有興趣轉會到超級聯賽。據報道，這位 33 歲的球員一直在收集有關土耳其頂級聯賽的信息，並且住在伊斯坦布爾。

現在，值得指出的是，土耳其媒體的態度非常樂觀。人們常說玩家熱衷於採取行動，但現實可能卻大不相同。

也就是說，土耳其足球相對較新的稅收規則使該國在財務上極具吸引力。這就是加拉塔薩雷成功簽下維克托·奧西姆亨和勒羅伊·薩內等球員的方式。

貝西克塔斯面臨競爭壓力。他們的陣容與 Gala 的水平相差甚遠，球迷們已經有一段時間不高興了。

俱樂部主席塞爾達爾·阿達裡 (Serdal Adalı) 和主教練塞爾根·亞爾欽 (Sergen Yalçın) 將領導一切追捕行動。兩人將就扎卡以及是否追逐這位瑞士國腳的問題進行會面。

諾丁漢森林中場也是選擇

今天早些時候，我們報導了他們也試圖從諾丁漢森林簽下桑加雷的報道。超級聯賽豪門已經聯繫了科特迪瓦人的經紀人，並正在準備報價。

然而，貝西克塔斯可能會因價格過高而無法引進這位 28 歲的球員，而扎卡可能被認為是一個更實惠的選擇。

札卡本季各項賽事出賽34次，攻進1球。去年夏天從勒沃庫森加盟桑德蘭後，他與桑德蘭的合約到2028年6月為止。

退出肯定不太可能，但土耳其俱樂部最喜歡的就是雄心勃勃的轉會想法。

Over the weekend, the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2025-26 season came to a sad end with a 30-point loss and finalizing a four-game sweep by the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs semifinals. Being defeated so badly by its I-95 rivals sent a clear message that changes would be made this summer.

It officially started on Tuesday when the 76ers fired president of basketball operations Daryl Morey. While they would be willing to move Joel Embiid and the $186 million remaining on his contract, the chances of a deal are extremely slim. However, that may not be the case with fellow expensive and frequently injured veteran Paul George.

According to NBA insider Jake Fisher, the nine-time All-Star has “improved his trade value around the NBA somewhat,” and the ability to opt out of the final year of his deal in 2028 and sign a long-term deal at a lower annual average could make him attractive to some teams this summer.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at four potential trades the 76ers could make in the offseason for Paul George.

Paul George to Kings for Zach LaVine

The Sacramento Kings have their own well-paid, injury-prone swingman in Zach LaVine. While he is only 31 years old, the two-time All-Star has played 50 or more games only once in the last three seasons. However, assuming they pick up their player option for next season, Philly would still take him in to see what a season with Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe would look like.

There is risk in the deal for the Kings because George is older, but if he can’t be traded and can remain on the roster next season, he’s probably a better fit with Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan.

Paul George and the Bulls’ 2027 first-rounder for Patrick Williams

In any deal, the 76ers would likely need to take back a bad contract. One idea would be to send George to the Chicago Bulls for Patrick Williams. The forward has three years left on his deal, but the total is less than what George makes in a season. Giving them far more cap flexibility in the short and long term. Especially if they extend the maxi soon.

For the Bulls, if healthy, George makes them far better and can be a veteran leader while they continue to develop Josh Giddy and Matas Buzzelis. And for the Sixers, they freed up a ton of cap space and gained a solid depth piece for the bench.

Paul George in Heat for Andrew Wiggins and Nikola Jovic

If Andrew Wiggins opts out of the final year of his current contract with the Miami Heat – which he is expected to do – then he, along with Nikola Jovic, could be a target in a summer Paul George trade to create a money matchup.

While the trade would be a risk for Miami if they can’t make a big deal for a star this summer — Giannis Antetokounmpo — and lose Norman Powell in free agency, George would be a good backup plan to fill that scoring void while improving his defense a bit.

Paul George to Pelicans for Jordan Poole and Herb Jones

Another direction the 76ers could take to move George is to call the New Orleans Pelicans on the phone and see about their interest in taking the future Hall of Famer in a deal for Jordan Poole and Herb Jones. The guard will be paid more than $34 million next season, but this is the last year of his deal.

If George can stay healthy for most of the year the Pelicans will definitely be a better team next season. For the 76ers, they get a good bench scorer for one year and a good perimeter defender in Jones to shore up the roster.

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brighton and hove albion Defender Ferdi Kadioglu has indicated that he is open to a return to Fenerbahçe in the future.

GZT reports the 26-year-old’s comments today. Looks like he’s not closing the door on his former side anytime soon.

fenerbachi relations

Ferdi Kadioglu joins Brighton on a €30m deal in 2024 from Fenerbahce, where he has been since 2018 following a €4.4m transfer from NEC Nijmegen.

He played 204 matches for Türkiye, scoring 19 goals and making 22 assists. He played more games for them, including 10 in their U21s, than all the other clubs combined.

His name is closely linked to the Süper Lig side. And, indeed, reports have often linked the Brighton defender to a return.

Now, he has admitted that it was difficult for him to leave Fenerbahçe. And while he is now in a different chapter at Brighton, ties with his former club remain strong.

“It was very difficult for me to leave Fenerbahce,” he told KAFA Sports YouTube channel.

“It was not easy at all. We had several meetings with Fenerbahçe. I really like the club; I love the city. I think everyone saw my interview when I left there. It was very emotional.

“Fenerbahçe is always in my heart. Who knows, maybe I’ll come back one day. I can’t promise it, but it would be nice if it happened.”

brighton under control

The question is whether such a comeback can happen soon for Ferdi Kadioglu. Brighton are unlikely to approve a deal.

The defender has featured in 91% of minutes in the Premier League this season. He has also been in the starting 11 89% of the time. In other words, he is a major player.

He is also tied to a deal until 2028 and includes the option of a further year. This suggests that any return to Fenerbahçe will not happen unless they offer a significant amount of money to do so.

富勒姆 主教练马尔科席尔瓦再次发现自己陷入了本菲卡的谣言之中，而这一次飞往伦敦的航班有助于平息谣言。

最近几周葡萄牙的报道多次将这位富勒姆主教练形容为光明球场备受推崇的重要人物之一。

他对葡萄牙足球的了解，加上多年的英超联赛经验，使他成为本菲卡的明显候选人。

然后是体育CP因素。席尔瓦在前往英格兰之前曾担任葡萄牙体育队的教练，并在那里赢得了葡萄牙杯冠军。本菲卡仍然认为这种背景是积极的，因为他已经了解在里斯本管理的压力和政治。

与穆里尼奥的旅行增添了热度

葡萄牙报纸 晨报 据报道，马尔科·席尔瓦一直在葡萄牙享受几天的假期，周二早上与何塞·穆里尼奥乘坐同一架商业航班返回英格兰。

当然，通常情况下，这并没有多大意义。然而现在，这正是葡萄牙人谈论的话题。

席尔瓦继续留在本菲卡 总统鲁伊·科斯塔的首选 如果穆里尼奥今年夏天离开。在这种情况悬而未决的情况下，两位主帅乘坐同一架飞机的画面自然引发了围绕富勒姆主帅的又一轮猜测。

据报道，登机前在里斯本机场联系葡萄牙媒体时，两人都拒绝发表评论。穆里尼奥被特别问及本菲卡以及他此行的原因，但他保持沉默。席尔瓦还回避了有关他自己未来的问题。

报道称，穆里尼奥在航班起飞前不久首先抵达里斯本温贝托·德尔加多机场的出发区，航班于当地时间早上6点左右起飞。据报道，席尔瓦大约 10 分钟后出现，然后登上了飞往伦敦的同一架飞机。

本菲卡的联系不会消失

穆里尼奥自己的处境也变得越来越不舒服。本菲卡本周2-2战平布拉加，在第二名输给里斯本竞技后，球迷们再次感到沮丧。

与此同时，本周我们看到了大量关于穆里尼奥的皇马猜测。一些报道甚至声称他肯定会接替阿尔瓦罗·阿韦洛亚在伯纳乌的席位。所以这只会进一步推波助澜。

Correio da Manhã 表示，穆里尼奥前往伦敦是为了与居住在那里的家人共度时光。据报道，这次旅行已经计划好了，他预计会及时返回葡萄牙，为本菲卡队周六对阵埃斯托里尔的最后一场联赛做好准备。

报道中的一个小细节也引起了当地的关注。穆里尼奥这次乘坐的是商业航班，与4月底不同，据报道，当时他乘坐私人飞机从蒂雷斯机场飞往米兰进行商业承诺。

“好像有点不寻常”

航班细节曝光后，这个故事很快成为葡萄牙的一个主要话题。

当地报纸 唱片副总监维托·平托 称情况 “一个非凡的巧合”。

“在我看来不太正常的是，在决定性的一周，在冠军联赛的最后一周，本菲卡在最后一场比赛中面对埃斯托里尔，何塞·穆里尼奥觉得有必要进行这次闪电之旅。” 他说。

平托补充说，穆里尼奥通常在赛季的关键时刻完全专注于足球，这使得从他的角度来看，这个时机更加突出。

“这似乎有点不寻常。他如此专注于目标，在这样的最后一周，考虑到本菲卡的情况，也许我认为穆里尼奥不会进行这种闪电般的旅行。”

与此同时，记者并没有试图将此事变成一个阴谋。他暗示穆里尼奥可能只是在本菲卡幕后的困难时刻需要个人空间。

“时代动荡，幕后发生了很多事情。我可以接受何塞·穆里尼奥本人可能需要这个时间和这个个人空间。”

富勒姆仍在等待明朗

从富勒姆的角度来看，这种情况正变得越来越难以忽视。

席尔瓦的合同在赛季结束后到期，目前还没有续约突破的公开迹象。葡萄牙媒体继续坚称他正准备结束在克雷文小屋的五年任期。然而在巴西，有 声称富勒姆已经在准备他的继任者。

不管怎样，俱乐部即将迎来一个巨大的夏季转会窗口，席尔瓦仍然是招募计划和球队整体方向的核心。

据《Correio da Manhã》报道，席尔瓦在休息期间前往葡萄牙（这是他经常做的事情），然后提前返回，监督富勒姆在周日对阵狼队的比赛之前的训练，狼队已经从英超联赛降级。

事实上，这两位经理可能只是碰巧在同一航班上。

尽管如此，考虑到本菲卡对席尔瓦的兴趣以及穆里尼奥的不确定立场，这一细节几乎不可能在葡萄牙悄然通过。

New Toronto Maple Leafs hockey executives John Chayka and Mats Sundin spoke for several hours with head coach Craig Berube last weekend. And coming out of this, all signs point to Berube staying on as Leafs coach, at least for a while. But on Wednesday morning, the team fired the head coach after a two-year run.

Interested in Valencia ipswich town Goalkeeper Arizente Muric, the 27-year-old, is preparing to return to Portman Road this summer.

Cadena SER reports that Valencia have inquired about Muric’s contract situation, with his current deal set to expire in 2028.

Sassuolo mantra goes well

Arizente Muric currently belongs to Ipswich Town, but has spent the season on loan at Italian side Sassuolo. This includes an option to purchase this summer.

But the goalkeeper has made it clear that he has no intention of staying with the Serie A team after the expiry of his loan deal. He has been a regular this season, making 32 appearances in the league, conceding 43 goals and keeping six clean sheets. He has featured in 89% of the available minutes.

Whether or not he is part of Ipswich’s plans in the Premier League is currently unknown. The goalkeeper’s place has now been taken by Christian Palmer, so it is believed he is not in the plans right now.

Valencia are looking at a possible deal. They are considering activating a section to expand Stol Dmitrievsky. If they do, they will likely look for an experienced goalkeeper to back him up. Muric could be that player.

He has played across Europe, including Switzerland, England, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey and Italy this season. He spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Verona, but made only six appearances during his time there. Still he has experience of Spain.

Valencia transfer option

Now, here at Sport Witness, we would urge caution when it comes to Valencia. Their financial situation is tight, to say the least, and they are not going to spend big bucks on Arizente Muric this summer.

If he wanted to be Dmitrievsky’s backup, that would certainly be the case. More likely they will want a low-cost move or loan deal. Whether Ipswich would approve is debatable.

Even if it was a loan with a purchase option, and Mauriac performed well, it is highly unlikely that Valencia would retain that amount.

Overall, Muric has performed well in Italy this season. There may be other suitors willing to offer a better deal from Valencia this summer.

瓦伦西亚 有兴趣 伊普斯威奇镇 今年夏天，27 岁的门将阿里贾内特·穆里奇准备重返波特曼路。

Cadena SER 报告称巴伦西亚 穆里奇询问了他的合同情况，他目前的合同将于2028年到期。

萨索洛咒语进展顺利

阿里贾内特·穆里奇目前属于伊普斯维奇队，但本赛季被租借到意大利球队萨索洛。这包括今年夏天购买的选择权。

但这位门将明确表示，他不打算在租借协议结束后继续留在意甲球队。本赛季他在联赛中出场 32 次，丢了 43 个球，并有 6 场不失球，是球队的主力。他在 89% 的可用时间里都有出场。

目前尚不清楚他是否是伊普斯维奇在英超联赛计划中的一部分。守门员现已被克里斯蒂安·帕尔默取代，因此相信他尚未出现在计划中。

瓦伦西亚正在寻找潜在的交易。他们正在考虑启动一项条款来延长斯托尔·迪米特里耶夫斯基的任期。如果他们这样做，他们可能会寻找一位经验丰富的守门员来支持他。穆里奇可能就是那个球员。

本赛季他已经在欧洲各地踢球，包括瑞士、英格兰、荷兰、西班牙、土耳其和意大利。 2020/21赛季他被租借至赫罗纳，但只出场六次。尽管如此，他还是有西班牙的经验。

瓦伦西亚转会选择

现在，在《体育见证》这里，我们敦促在谈到瓦伦西亚时保持谨慎。至少可以说，他们的财务状况很紧张，今年夏天他们不会在阿里贾内特·穆里奇身上花大笔钱。

如果他要成为迪米特里耶夫斯基的替补，情况肯定会如此。他们更有可能想要低成本的搬迁或贷款交易。伊普斯维奇是否会批准其中任何一个，还有待商榷。

从各方面来看，穆里奇本赛季在意大利表现出色。今年夏天可能还有其他追求者愿意提供比瓦伦西亚更好的交易。

富勒姆主帥馬爾科·席爾瓦再次發現自己捲入了本菲卡的傳聞中，而這一次飛往倫敦的航班有助於平息噪音。

最近幾週葡萄牙的報導多次將這位富勒姆主教練形容為光明球場備受推崇的重要人物之一。

他對葡萄牙足球的了解，加上多年的英超聯賽經驗，使他成為本菲卡的明顯候選人。

然後是體育CP因素。席爾瓦在前往英格蘭之前曾擔任葡萄牙體育隊的教練，並在那裡贏得了葡萄牙杯冠軍。本菲卡仍然認為這種背景是正面的，因為他已經了解在里斯本管理的壓力和政治。

與穆里尼奧的旅行增添了熱度

葡萄牙報紙 曼哈郵報 據報道，馬爾科·席爾瓦一直在葡萄牙享受幾天的假期，週二早上與何塞·穆里尼奧乘坐同一架商業航班返回英格蘭。

當然，通常情況下，這並沒有多大意義。然而現在，這正是葡萄牙人談論的話題。

席爾瓦繼續留在本菲卡 總統魯伊·科斯塔的首選 如果穆里尼奧今年夏天離開。在這種情況懸而未決的情況下，兩位主帥乘坐同一架飛機的畫面自然引發了圍繞富勒姆主帥的又一輪猜測。

據報道，登機前在里斯本機場聯繫葡萄牙媒體時，兩人都拒絕發表評論。穆里尼奧被特別問到本菲卡以及他此行的原因，但他保持沉默。席爾瓦也迴避了有關他自己未來的問題。

報道稱，穆里尼奧在航班起飛前不久首先抵達里斯本溫貝托·德爾加多機場的出發區，航班於當地時間早上6點左右起飛。據報道，席爾瓦大約 10 分鐘後出現，然後登上了飛往倫敦的同一架飛機。

本菲卡的聯繫不會消失

穆里尼奧自己的處境也變得越來越不舒服。本菲卡本週2-2戰平布拉加，第二名輸給里斯本競技後，球迷們再次感到沮喪。

同時，本週我們看到了大量關於穆里尼奧的皇馬猜測。一些報道甚至聲稱他肯定會接替阿爾瓦羅·阿韋洛亞在伯納烏的席位。所以這只會進一步推波助瀾。

Correio da Manhã 表示，穆里尼奧前往倫敦是為了與居住在那裡的家人共度時光。據報道，這次旅行已經計劃好了，他預計會及時返回葡萄牙，為本菲卡隊週六對陣埃斯托里爾的最後一場聯賽做好準備。

報道中的一個小細節也引起了當地的關注。穆里尼奧這次搭乘的是商業航班，與4月底不同，據報道，當時他乘坐私人飛機從蒂雷斯機場飛往米蘭進行商業承諾。

“好像有點不尋常”

航班細節曝光後，這個故事很快就成為葡萄牙的一個主要話題。

當地報紙 唱片副總監維托·平托 稱情況 「一個非凡的巧合」。

「在我看來不太正常的是，在決定性的一周，在冠軍聯賽的最後一周，本菲卡在最後一場比賽中面對埃斯托里爾，何塞·穆里尼奧覺得有必要進行這次閃電之旅。” 他說。

平托補充說，穆里尼奧通常在賽季的關鍵時刻完全專注於足球，這使得從他的角度來看，這個時機更加突出。

「這似乎有點不尋常。他如此專注於目標，在這樣的最後一周，考慮到本菲卡的情況，也許我認為穆里尼奧不會進行這種閃電般的旅行。”

同時，記者並沒有試圖將此事變成一個陰謀。他暗示穆里尼奧可能只是在本菲卡幕後的困難時刻需要個人空間。

“時代動盪，幕後發生了很多事情。我可以接受何塞·穆里尼奧本人可能需要這個時間和這個個人空間。”

富勒姆仍在等待明朗

從富勒姆的角度來看，這種情況正變得越來越難以忽視。

席爾瓦的合約在賽季結束後到期，目前還沒有續約突破的公開跡象。葡萄牙媒體繼續堅稱他正準備結束在克雷文小屋的五年任期。然而在巴西，有 聲稱富勒姆已經在準備他的繼任者。

不管怎樣，俱樂部即將迎來一個巨大的夏季轉會窗口，席爾瓦仍然是招募計畫和球隊整體方向的核心。

據《Correio da Manhã》報道，席爾瓦在休息期間前往葡萄牙（這是他經常做的事情），然後提前返回，監督富勒姆在周日對陣狼隊的比賽之前的訓練，狼隊已經從英超聯賽降級。

事實上，這兩位經理可能只是碰巧在同一班航班上。

儘管如此，考慮到本菲卡對席爾瓦的興趣以及穆里尼奧的不確定立場，這一細節幾乎不可能在葡萄牙悄然通過。

這位賓州人將簡化他的方法歸功於他父親的建議。塔格的父親是前大聯盟接球手 本·戴維斯，他在聖地牙哥、西雅圖和芝加哥白襪隊等大聯盟效力了七個球季。

老戴維斯對精英前景並不陌生，因為他是 1995 年美國職棒大聯盟選秀中的第二順位高中生。他現在是費城費城人隊的廣播員，成年後一直從事高水準棒球運動。

「我的父親是棒球教練、導師，也是世界上最好的漁夫，」塔格解釋道。 “他是一位全能的偉大父親。我和他談論生活。引入他自己的經歷和故事對我幫助很大。他以前做到過，他以前也經歷過，所以為什麼不利用這一點呢？”

在路易斯維爾今年最後一場周中對決之後，戴維斯本賽季打出了 34 支全壘打，距離喬治亞州的查理康登 (Charlie Condon) 在 2024 年創下的 BBCOR 時代紀錄僅差兩個長球。康登以 36 支全壘打和 77 分打點打出 0.445 的命中率，贏得了金釘獎。

令人驚訝的是，戴維斯的 34 支全壘打中有 19 支來自 ACC 的對手。史丹佛大學新生泰迪·托克海姆 (Teddy Tokheim) 打出 12 桿，遙遙領先。當布洛克威爾肯 (Brock Wilken) 在 2023 年追平 ACC 的 31 桿紀錄時，他在對陣聯盟對手的比賽中只打出了 6 桿。

「數字不言自明，」麥克唐納在談到他的明星球員金釘鞋候選資格時說道。 「這不像是他在周二對陣一支 RPI 為 250 的球隊時所做的那樣。他一整年都在這樣做，尤其是在 ACC。他贏得了一切。”

「這更說明我們沒有打出應有的水平，」麥克唐納補充道。 “壓力很大。有很多挫敗感。有很多掙扎正在發生，但他仍然在比賽，他仍在打出數據。這顯示了他的職業精神。”

戴維斯近一半的全壘打都是兩支全壘打。如果只算他兩次擊中的目標，他仍然可以在ACC中排名前四。這是一個驚人的統計數據，特別是考慮到他在 3-1、3-0 或 2-0 的比賽中都沒有進球。