Jules Kounde is no longer considered untouchable at Barcelona, with the club willing to listen to major offers for the French defender before the transfer window closes.According to SPORT, even though Barcelona are not actively looking to sell Kounde and no decision has been made regarding his departure, the club would be prepared to assess a significant proposal if one arrives and suits all parties.AdvertisementThe key factor, though, is the player’s position, as he is currently prioritising staying at Barcelona and believes he can still earn a more important role under Hansi Flick.Notably, a final discussion between the Frenchman and…
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The minute Bradley Beal opted out of his $5.6 million player option for this season — despite playing just six games last season due to hip surgery — it was expected that he would re-sign with the Clippers.That’s now a done deal.This contract is for two years, $13.2 million, with a player option on the second year (and also a $3 million guarantee), Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein told NBA insider Chris Haynes. This is a small raise off the player option he turned down.AdvertisementBeal, 33, was a free agent and had been linked to Miami in some reports, but that…
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Back in January 2017, the then-Oakland Athletics announced they had designated Max Muncy for assignment.The decision made sense. To date, Muncy, a former fifth-round pick who was never a top prospect, had slashed .195/.290/.321 in 245 big-league plate appearances. He was 26 years old. Even when the Los Angeles Dodgers picked him up on a minor-league deal, he spent the entire 2017 season at Triple-A.AdvertisementAs most baseball fans know, the story has since taken quite a turn.An underdog career on the least underdog of teams culminated in Muncy becoming the all-time leader in home runs at Dodger Stadium on Thursday,…
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Brock Nelson has already experienced the kind of year that can define an NHL career.Olympic gold? Check.A 1,000th NHL game? Check.35 goals, 65 points and a spot among the finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy? Check, check and check.AdvertisementThere is just one problem.Nelson doesn’t have a Stanley Cup. And after…
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As Karol Itauma joins our Zoom call, he’s stepping out the door of a Harlow gym where his brother Moses is training. While Moses puts the final touches on his preparations for a first world heavyweight title fight, Karol wanders to his car and climbs into the driver’s seat to…
The Buffalo Sabres have been considered to have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL, which is in part due to them selecting high in recent drafts because of their not qualifying for the playoffs. The Sabres have displayed an eye for talent, and the organization’s developmental model…
The answer is: Power hitting, sloppy opposing defense, and iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms.The questions is, what are three things likely to produce runs Tuesday night?The San Francisco Giants got four runs Tuesday night, which was enough to defeat the Houston Astros, 4-1, after 7 2/3 innings from a pair…
Judge the two greatest NBA players of this generation by the way they spent their summers.LeBron James, after his fifth championship, left nothing to chance. The King methodically evaluated the league’s rosters, liked how the Sixers looked after adding Jalen Brown and signed a minuscule contract to secure a new,…
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — After the Los Angeles Chargers hired Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator, McDaniel turned on film to watch every single pass of Justin Herbert’s career.That’s 3,438 pass attempts across six seasons for those, who like McDaniel, are counting at home.AdvertisementAnd the more the former Miami Dolphins head…
Denny Hamlin tightened his grip on the NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Championship on Sunday, leaving Iowa Speedway with an even larger cushion atop the standings.While Hamlin didn’t visit Victory Lane, another strong performance combined with trouble for several of his closest challengers allowed the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran to…
Wednesday, August 12’s sports headlines are shaped by the battle for the first European title of the season, blockbuster moves in the summer transfer market, and maximum tension on the benches of Europe’s elite.European Super Cup in SalzburgPSG and Aston Villa face off in Salzburg to claim the first major…
Rory McIlroy will be in the spotlight as he aims to follow up his Masters victory with a fourth career PGA Tour playoff win.McIlroy is getting a marquee pairing as the FedEx St. Jude Championship starts on Thursday, part of three events that will determine the PGA Tour champion this…
Mercedes-Benz anchors Monterey with a Future Classics Auction House. A one-of-one 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Streamliner will lead the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance. Mercedes-Benz opened a MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure Hub at its new studio in Beverly Hills. The 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Streamliner leading the Tour d’Elegance. A near-twin of LeBron…
As the National Hockey League enters the second month of free agency, a number of former Buffalo Sabres still remain unsigned. At this point of the offseason, players who have not latched on with an NHL club might consider playing in Europe, or taking a short-term deal or professional tryout…
The Dbacks dropped the second game of the series Tuesday night as they scored 2 runs in the first inning, and then were blanked by Sugano and the Rockies bullpen.As mentioned, the game got off to a strong start as both Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte went yard in the…
Russell Westbrook is not known to be in advanced negotiations with Hapoel Tel Aviv. The report suggesting otherwise was a social media hoax.The false claim originated with an X account presenting itself as basketball reporter “Marc Jacobs.” The account asserted that Westbrook and Hapoel had mutual interest, that negotiations were…
