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El Khannouss deal “will almost certainly result in an obligation to purchase” The Moroccan international could be bought permanently by VfB for a cut-price bargain relative to his estimated value. BILD is reporting that VfB Stuttgart has a contract option “that will almost certainly result in an obligation to purchase” for Bilal El Khannouss. According to the report, this comment is linked to very low financial hurdles. If they are met, the club will even have to sign the midfielder permanently. The Swabian club is virtually certain that the conditions for an obligation to buy will be met for the…

FC Union Berlin and the Berlin-based fintech company Raisin have partnered, with Raisin becoming the club’s main sponsor for the 2025/26 season. The agreement provides stability for the club’s front-of-shirt sponsorship.  Key details of the partnership The sponsorship covers both Union Berlin’s men’s and women’s Bundesliga teams. Both parties emphasized shared values. The partnership aligns with Raisin’s brand unification, where its German platform “Weltsparen” will become “Raisin”. The Raisin logo will appear on the new kits starting in the 2025/26 season. Leadership from both organizations expressed enthusiasm for the partnership.  This new deal replaces previous front-of-shirt sponsors, including Paramount+ and…

After a decade on the books at Bayern Munich, Kingsley Coman made the switch to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr in the summer. Now, the 29-year-old winger has shed light upon what really happened behind the scenes of his departure, as kicker reports. As recently as the end of June, Coman had made it clear he had no intentions on seeking a move away from Germany, once declaring: “I want to stay at Bayern.” Nevertheless, just a matter of weeks later, he was packing his bags and leaving the German champions to join Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr. Even now – two…

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NEW YORK — Ron Artest was suspended for the rest of the season Sunday, and two of his Indiana Pacersteammates must miss a total of 55 games for fighting with fans during a melee that broke out at the end of a game against the Detroit Pistons. Overall, the NBA issued some of the harshest penalties in its history by banning nine players for more than 140 games. Artest’s suspension is the strongest ever levied for a fight during a game. “The line is drawn, and my guess is that won’t happen again — certainly not by anybody who wants…

Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle has expressed both strong belief in Tyrese Haliburton as the franchise’s cornerstone and sympathy for his playoff injury, calling his play a “heroic run” and an “individual playoff run in the history of the NBA”. Carlisle also revealed their initial conversation after Haliburton was traded to Indiana, emphasizing that it was Haliburton’s team and the organization was committed to building around him.  Carlisle on Haliburton’s Leadership and the Futur Franchise Cornerstone:Carlisle clearly communicated to Haliburton from the start that the team’s future and everything they do would revolve around his talent and leadership. Full Team…

Luke Fickell hasn’t exactly lit it up at Wisconsin since he took over the head coaching job for the Badgers — coming into Saturday’s game against Maryland, he had a career 15-14 record as head coach. And with Wisconsin getting blown out by the Terps, the calls for Fickell to be fired through, say, a buyoutgot much louder. He was already on our list of hot seat coaches heading into this season, and given the start to the year, it makes sense that Wisconsin fans are fed up. After an inconsistent start to the season for USC’s secondary, the…

Only 55 days remain before the Wisconsin Badgers take the field against the Western Michigan Broncos to start their 2024 campaign. For an easier measurement: only seven more Saturdays remain before Week 1’s full slate of action. The upcoming season could be a turning point for the Wisconsin program. Head coach Luke Fickell is entering his second year at the helm, looking to convert another full year of continuity and program overhaul into on-field wins. If Wisconsin is to rise in the coming years under the promising head coach, 2024 would be the first step forward on that path. …

Florida Gators legend Matthew Slater shared a special message to the 2025 team, urging them to be intentional, remember their “why,” and hold each other accountable. Three-time Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Matthew Slater joined a Florida practice to embody vision and intentionality, inspiring the team. His message emphasized being intentional with every action and remembering your purpose to foster accountability among teammates.  Key aspects of the message: Vision and Intentionality:Slater stressed the importance of having a clear vision and acting with purpose in every aspect of the game.  Remembering Your “Why”:He encouraged players to connect with their personal motivations and…

Florida Gators assistant football coach Jabbar Juluke was suspended for three games on Tuesday for his role in a pregame altercation ahead of the team’s loss to LSU. The SEC and the Gators program jointly announced the suspension for the running backs coach, who is also the associate head coach under Billy Napier. Jabbar Juluke’s conduct during the pregame altercation reflects behavior that is unacceptable and not aligned with the standards of the Southeastern Conference,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement. “Coaches are expected to be leaders and to de-escalate tense situations, and that did not happen in…