data-mm-id=”_ix3p9pxtz”>One of the biggest stories of MLB's offseason so far has been the San Diego Padres potentially trading superstar outfielder Juan Soto. The national narrative has been that San Diego must trade Soto because of the franchise's financial issues and that the team has zero leverage in deal discussions. We've been told they'll have to give the generational slugger away for peanuts just to clear payroll. I'm here to tell you that is absolute garbage. The Padres don't have to move Soto if they don't want to and won't just give him away.A few weeks ago breathless reports emerged of the Padres taking a $50 million loan to help cover some expenses. That led to talking points that the Padres were essentially broke and needed to slash …
data-mm-id=”_o4j7k8s8m”>Major League Baseball's offseason began the first week of November with a ton of anticipation, as a number of big-name free agents were available and a number of big-time trade targets were likely to move. Nearly three months later and despite some deals done, MLB's market is still shockingly stagnant. Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Aaron Nola and Jung Hoo Lee have all signed lucrative contracts, while Juan Soto and Tyler Glasnow have both been traded — Glasnow also got an extension. Other than that, the money moves expected this offseason haven't come, and there are still a ton of top free agents looking for homes. Before the offseason kicked off, CBS Sports ranked the top 50 MLB free agents. As of now, 20 remain unsigned, including Cody Bel…
data-mm-id=”_xqrylcxyz”>The Colorado Buffaloes (1-0) take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0) this Saturday at Memorial Stadium! Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.Colorado’s season opener was a nail-biter, barely escaping with a 31-26 victory over North Dakota State. Their defense was tested, allowing 157 rushing yards and 292 through the air. But it was the dynamic duo of QB Shedeur Sanders and WR Travis Hunter who stole the show. WATCH: Colorado vs. Nebraska Live Sanders was nearly perfect, throwing for 445 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Hunter snagged 7 catches for 132 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Buffaloes will look to tighten up their defense and continue riding their explosive offense.Nebraska, on the other hand, made quick work of the UTEP Miners in a 40-7 blowout. QB Dylan Raiola l…
Man Utd have made Thiago Motta their top target to replace Erik ten Hag in the summer with his job still at risk , according to reports.
The Red Devils had a positive first season under Ten Hag with the Dutchman guiding his side to an FA Cup final, Carabao Cup silverware and a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Erik ten Hag is coming under increasing pressure
However, things have not gone to plan this term with Man Utd crashing out of Europe by finishing bottom of their Champions League group, while they are struggling to find consistency in the Premier League.
Man Utd do have a FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City over the weekend to look forward to but means that Ten Hag s side have now won just one of their last seven Premier League fixtures.
A man has been charged with causing harassment, alarm or distress over alleged tragedy chanting during Burnley’s 1-1 Premier League draw against Man Utd.
Burnley said on Saturday they were informed about “offensive footage” on social media from the away end .
And on Sunday Greater Manchester Police said it has charged Nathan Rawlinson, 44, of Bacup, Lancashire, with Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986 and that he has been bailed.
The force said: “This charge is after our specialist operational football investigation team made an arrest of a man in the away section of the Old Trafford crowd who was tragedy chanting yesterday towards the end of the Manchester United v Burnley fixture.
“As we have enforced recently, continued incidents of trage…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hailed his players after their victory at Manchester United broke the record for the club s most Premier League wins in a season.
Leandro Trossard’s 20th-minute goal proved enough for a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford but there were several nervy moments for the Gunners in the second half in particular.
The result moved back above Manchester City into top spot ahead of their final game at the Emirates against Everton next weekend, but Pep Guardiola’s team have a game in hand.
“I’m really, really happy, obviously,” said Arteta. “Everything is at stake, you have no margin for error since January, you have to keep winning and winning and winning.
“Today we have to play at a really special place that our history wa…
Man City boss Pep Guardiola wants the club s hierarchy to splash out on Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes this summer, according to reports.
and they still have a chance of completing a Double on Saturday as they face arch-rivals Man Utd in the FA Cup final.
won a brilliant Treble last season under Guardiola with most people still regarding the Citizens as the best side in world football despite their unfortunate exit from the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.
But with the addition of Jude Bellingham last summer and the imminent arrival of Kylian Mbappe this summer, Real Madrid will be pushing Man City all the way again next term.
And reports in Spain insists that Guardiola is pushing Man City to make a state…
German football expert Christian Falk has confirmed Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe met former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel last Tuesday .
Erik ten Hag s future at Old Trafford remains incredibly uncertain despite leading Man Utd to FA Cup glory, beating rivals Manchester City 2-1 in the final at Wembley.
There are reportedly meetings taking place at Old Trafford .
Several names are being considered as Ten Hag s successor with recently departed Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino becoming one of the favourites following his Stamford Bridge dismissal.
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England manager Gareth Southgate is also believed to be one of Ratcliffe s top targets.
However, it is Tuchel who is frequently be…
Conor Gallagher knows England can improve at Euro 2024 after an underwhelming win against Serbia was backed up by a dismal draw vs Denmark.
Sunday’s unconvincing 1-0 win against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen was followed by an even more alarming display four days later against Denmark in Frankfurt.
Skipper Harry Kane put England ahead as they looked to wrap up top spot with a game to spare, only for Morten Hjulmand to thunder home from distance as Gareth Southgate’s men held on for a 1-1 draw.
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There has been plenty of handwringing in the wake of Thursday’s poor performance, but the Euro 2020 runners-up remain top of Group C heading into Tuesday’s final game against Slovenia.
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Alan Shearer thinks England boss Gareth Southgate should drop two players for their Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against Switzerland on Saturday.
The eyes of the nation will be focused on Dusseldorf as the Euro 2020 runners-up continue their quest to go one better by taking on the side 19th in FIFA’s world rankings.
are fifth in those standings but have yet to show those standards in Germany, where they topped Group C in unconvincing fashion before narrowly avoiding humiliation last weekend.
took the last-16 clash against Slovakia to extra time, with Harry Kane’s header sealing a 2-1 triumph and quarter-final clash against the Swiss.
Southgate has been criticised for team selection and tactics over the tournament and Shearer reckons the England bo…