Author: Mikesportz
BATON ROUGE – Leaving Baton Rouge and heading to Oxford, Mississippi, for its pivotal Southeastern Conference rivalry showdown at Ole Miss last week, LSU football’s offensive line was already in flux. Across the last two games, eight different linemen took meaningful snaps due to a myriad of reasons. But things got a lot murkier up front on offense during pregame warmups last weekend as freshman starting right tackle Weston Davissustained an injury and was ruled out just 22 minutes prior to kickoff. On Wednesday, Brian Kelly shared details on Davis’ injury as well as the status of sophomore left…
Stuttgart star Silas banned for three months after playing under false identity The star winger will be suspended until September and will pay a fine after being victimised by a former agent Stuttgart star Silas Katompa Mvumpa has been suspended for three months and fined €30,000 by the German Football Association for playing under a false identity. The winger was the alleged victim of blackmail by his former agent, who has been accused of requiring Silas to play under the last name Wamangituka throughout his career. After revealing his desire to now go by his real name, the winger has now…
BERLIN – The Bundesliga match between Union Berlin and Bochum in the German capital was suspended on Dec 14 after the visiting goalkeeper was hit with an object thrown from the crowd. With the score locked at 1-1 and the match in the second minute of stoppage time, Patrick Drewes was hit on the head with an object, which looked like a cigarette lighter, while preparing to take a goal kick. Drewes dropped to his knees and received treatment, before the referee ordered the players into the dressing rooms. The players returned after around half an hour but did not…
Ajax Amsterdam’s former head coach, Francesco Farioli, decided to leave the club due to differing visions and timeframes for the project’s future with the management. He was replaced by John Heitinga, the current head coach, who was hired after serving as an assistant coach at Liverpool, as confirmed by AFC Ajax Amsterdamand AFC Ajax Amsterdam. Why Farioli Left Differing Vision: Farioli and Ajax management had different ideas and timelines for how to achieve the club’s goals. Misaligned Principles: Farioli felt that these differences in principles and foundational approaches made it the right time to part ways with the club. Late-Season…
These are some things that Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch should not give a damn about: 9 Things With the draft and free agency now in the rearview window, the Edmonton Oilers have some runway between now and the start of training camp to contemplate, re-assess and strategize for the upcoming season. In addition to the coaching staff decisions, will Stan Bowman decide to tweak any further? If there a “hockey trade” is the future? Or is this the crew that they plan to go to war with? That and more in this edition of… 9 Things 9. Oilers…
Bayern Munich youngster left ‘really angry and upset’ by Vincent Kompany snub as Germany legend urges coach to trust youth players Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus says Lennart Karl appeared “really angry and upset” after being left on the bench in Bayern Munich’s latest game. WHAT HAPPENED? Following Bayern’s 3-2 victory over Augsburg, 17-year-old midfielder Karl, a promising talent from the club’s youth academy, sat on the bench for the entire match. Despite a recent full debut in the DFB-Pokal and a strong performance in the Bundesliga opener, Karl was overlooked by coach Kompany in favour of veteran substitutes like…
A little over a year ago, I wrote that there was only one scenario that should scare Tennessee Vols fans when it comes to UT baseball coach Tony Vitello potentially leaving Knoxville for another job. That scenario is a manager’s job in MLB. And, well, it might be be time for Vols fans to get nervous. Tony Vitello’s name linked to San Francisco Giants job On Monday, the San Francisco Giants fired manager Bob Melvin. The move came less than three months after the Giants picked up Melvin’s option for the 2026 season. The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly quickly threw out…
Top 7 Most Iconic Goals in Rangers FC History Few clubs carry the same weight in Scottish football as Rangers FC. With over a century of dominance and fierce rivalries, the club has been at the heart of unforgettable football stories. Among those moments, it is the goals – dramatic, decisive, and sometimes unexpected – that define eras and shape the memories of generations. But it’s not just about the roar of the crowd. These iconic goals often spill beyond the pitch, sparking debates, media coverage, and even surges in Betiton markets, as fans engage with online sports betting discussions.…
Forgotten Rangers defender Clinton Nsiala has shared a social media update as he remains out of the picture at Ibrox. The centre-back, 21, has not featured for Rangers this season, with the club having been willing to sanction a temporary exit during the summer transfer window. Nsiala – signed from AC Milan – had been training with the under-19s during the summer, with contact between Dynamo Kyiv and Rangers over a deal. However, it’s understood that the player did not wish to move to the Ukrainian club as he did not believe it was the correct next step in his…
Kansas has secured a major commitment from class of 2026 5-star point guard Taylen Kinney, who announced his decision on Sunday. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound guard from Newport, Ky., chose the Jayhawks over Kentucky, Louisville, Arkansas, and several other high-major programs. Kinney, who left Newport High School for Overtime Elite in Atlanta ahead of his junior year, is entering his second season with the professional-style prep program. His playmaking ability, scoring instincts, and toughness have made him one of the most highly regarded guards in the 2026 class. Kentucky head coach Mark Pope conducted an in-home visit with Kinney on Sept.…