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Joey Bosa, set to turn 31 on July 11, is coming off his 10th NFL season. He tallied 29 tackles and five sacks for the Buffalo Bills after nine seasons with the Chargers, who drafted him third overall in 2016. Though he played 15 of a possible 17 games last season, he played in just 28 of a possible 51 over the previous three years combined, with injuries mounting on an annual basis.The five-time Pro Bowler also earned north of $150 million in his career, according to Over the Cap. With a banged-up body and a bulked-up bank account, perhaps…
Scottish football must look at adapting their rules to try and bring an end to pitch invasions from fans, says Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell.The SPFL has initiated disciplinary investigations into five fixtures where supporters encroached on the field of play, including two games in the Premiership title run in.And an independent review into the scenes following Celtic’s Scottish Cup quarter-final win over Rangers – when supporters from both clubs rushed the pitch – is expected to deliver its findings next week.Speaking to BBC Sport Scotland, Maxwell said that the phenomena has shifted from a rare, celebratory occasion to…
If this was a normal World Cup year, Christophe Gleizes would be busy.As a reporter specializing in African football, he would be reading, traveling, talking to people, checking in with sources and looking for offbeat stories around the tournament that he could bring to life in the pages of the Paris-based magazine So Foot.But for Gleizes, this World Cup year has been like no other. With the tournament looming, the 37-year-old Frenchman is languishing in an Algerian prison after being handed a seven-year jail sentence in June 2025 for “glorifying terrorism” and “possessing propaganda publications harmful to the national interest”.His…
Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinky finger and is out without a timetable for return for New York. Mitchell Robinson suffered a broken right pinky finger on his shooting hand and has no timetable for return for the New York Knicks, per Shams Charania of ESPN. New York Knicks / Schedule His status for the Knicks in the upcoming NBA Finals is facing huge uncertainty, as it remains unclear when he sustained his finger injury. Robinson’s sudden inactivity is a gut-wrenching blow for the Knicks, considering that their potential matchups in the championship stage will feature towering and imposing…
In terms of the future, Simpson is on record that he believes he’s in the best situation to prosper and is grateful of the talented veterans he’ll get to learn from, Stafford included.Stafford doesn’t disagree.”He’s a guy that asks questions; I’ve been trying to answer those as honestly and as thoroughly as I possibly can,” Stafford said. “He’s a smart kid. He’s got talent, obviously. He’s a high draft pick. So, happy to add good players to our team. He’s one of them. But my job is, you know, go out there and get myself and our team as ready…
Frances Tiafoe says the racquet that he lost when celebrating his French Open second-round win with the crowd has been returned to him.American 19th seed Tiafoe battled for four hours and 43 minutes in sweltering heat in Paris to beat Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 6-7 (5-7) 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 6-7 (1-7) 6-4.Immediately after securing victory, Tiafoe ran over to a group of fans in the stands and embraced them in celebration while still holding his racquet.Tiafoe jumped up and down with the group before breaking free to return to his seat – but the racquet was no longer in his hand.”They…
“Why do you hate football so much?” I pulled myself away from aiming at the cue ball on a pool table at a long-since-gone sports bar called The Endzone along Highway 99 in Kent, Washington, and looked up to see if the old guy was talking to me. I say “old,” but back in 1998, he was probably younger than I am now. He wore a Don James-style purple Huskies hat with a yellow “W,” and had the requisite 1990s goatee. He stared at me, awaiting my response. Turns out he’d heard my rant about college football bowl games. My…
A debate on X emerged on Thursday evening regarding whether Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard was the second-best shooter of all time behind Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry.The conversation got Lillard’s attention, who chimed in.It’s hard to argue against Curry being the top shooter in the game’s history. He’s made the most three-pointers all time (4,248) and per game (4.0) while shooting 42.2 percent from beyond the arc. He’s showcased limitless range while leading the Warriors to four NBA titles.Plenty of players can make a case as the second-best shooter ever, including (but not limited to)…
‘I think it’s going to get done soon’New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave understands the business side of the NFL, but he also recognizes the team’s need for significant improvement after last season. Despite ongoing contract negotiations between his agent and the team’s front office, Olave chose not to skip voluntary OTAs. He attended the first two days and made it clear that he’s all in on helping the Saints prepare for the 2026 season.“I’m committed to winning, man. We haven’t been winning here these past four years since I’ve been here,” Olave told reporters on Thursday. Between his…
Mauricio Pochettino has held initial talks with AC Milan to become their next manager following Massimiliano Allegri’s sacking.The 54-year-old Argentine is currently preparing for the World Cup with the United States, but his contract expires after the tournament and the Serie A side have an interest.Pochettino’s immediate focus is on this summer’s finals, which are co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, but an eventual return to club football may interest the former Tottenham and Chelsea head coach.His last club spell was as Chelsea boss for the 2023-24 season, with the Blues finishing sixth in the Premier League and losing…