Author: Mikesportz
Palacios played a key role in both Leverkusen’s maiden Bundesliga title and run to the Europa League final this past season, forming a solid central partnership with Granit Xhaka. His contributions, like so many of the squad moulded by Xabi Alonso, haven’t gone unnoticed by bigger sides and Barca have been linked as they search for an upgrade on Oriol Romeu in midfield. “It is a pride that a big club like Barca pays attention to me,” Palacios responded, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo. But the 25-year-old, recruited from River Plate back in 2020, signed a new…
Former NRL star Tevita Pangai Junior has been knocked out in just over one minute during a boxing bout on Saturday night that leaves his next move in the sporting world uncertain. Pangai Junior famously walked away from the Bulldogs and the NRL in 2023 to pursue a career in boxing, but the move doesn’t seem to be paying off. Fighting in the main event at the Brisbane Boxing Showcase, the former footy star was dropped by opponent Kenny Niko in just 69 seconds.
The Wests Tigers have refused to commit their future to Leichhardt Oval despite reports of a $50 million government pledge to redevelop the iconic suburban ground. The club will hold a board meeting on Monday to discuss its future stadium strategy and is not in a position to commit to playing any games at Leichhardt. However since then, I have not heard from the NRL, any other body, including the Inner West Council, about any moneys. It’s interesting that The Daily Telegraph release it before we’re told.” Sources with knowledge of the situation, talking under the condition of…
The South Sydney Rabbitohs’ NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup teams will take on Wests in round 13 of their respective competitions this Saturday 1 June in a return to Redfern Oval. The KOE NSW Cup match between the Rabbitohs and the Western Suburbs Magpies will kick off at 3pm with the Rabbitohs’ Jersey Flegg Cup team set to take on the Wests Tigers 1pm. This is the first leg of the Sattler-Kelly Cup for season 2024, a trophy named after South Sydney legend, John Sattler, and Western Suburbs legend, Noel Kelly. The Sattler-Kelly Cup is played over…
In the latest move in the SEC arms race, Tennessee Basketball gets another piece to the puzzle in scoring star Chaz Lanier. Last week, I did an article concerning the early contenders for the 2024-25 season. Tennessee Basketball was one of them, despite losing All-American star, Dalton Knecht. They had a good offseason to this point, despite losing key frontcourt pieces. Among the previous pickups from the transfer portal including 6’6 wing Darlingstone Dubar, along with forwards, Igor Milicic and Felix Okpara. Something else that I mentioned for the Vols was the need for another scoring guard. That’s because on…
It was not that long ago when Kyrie Irving became a basketball villain in the eyes of many fans and pundits. A lot of them thought that the current Dallas Mavericks star point guard was a problem, someone who ruins the chemistry and stunts the growth of a team. But no one’s singing that same tune these days, with Irving playing a huge role in the success the Mavericks are having, especially in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Allow former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins to be the first one to apologize for his Kyrie Irving disrespect in the past, which…
The Reds are still in the mourning period due to Jurgen Klopp’s departure from Merseyside this summer, but there will be no rest for those who have been assigned to continue the success of the German coach beyond his exit. Former sporting director Michael Edwards has returned to the club to oversee all operations including recruitment, and he has already appointed former Bournemouth director of football Richard Hughes who will occupy Edwards’ former role. Hughes will be expected to make the transition into new manager Arne Slot’s tenure is as smooth and successful as possible, as while a post-Klopp…
IT was a frustrating season for Jordan Davies on a personal note but the midfielder has vowed to put it behind him and do everything he can to get back into Phil Parkinson ‘s plans. The 25-year-old was restricted to just two starts in League Two, with another 23 appearances coming off the substitutes bench, as the Reds finished runners-up to secure a second promotion in a row for the first time in the club’s history. Opportunities were limited for Davies, who scored four goals in all competitions, but he is focussed on the future and will aim…
JORDAN DAVIES is excited by the new business venture he is embarking on and has vowed to learn from the experts after adding the hospitality industry to being a footballer. Wrexham midfielder Davies, who hails from Coedpoeth, is part of the new management team for the Croes Howell restaurant and bar situated on the Straight Mile between Rossett and Llay. Joining forces with director of the Far Boar, Richard Watkin, the pair have worked hard to get the building up and running for the summer. Creating a brighter, more sustainably future for all Creating a brighter, more sustainably future for…
Coventry City hero Michael Doyle has utilised his Sky Blue connections to sign former defender Cian Harries. The centre-back has put pen to paper on a free transfer although the length of his contract has not been disclosed. Doyle, who skippered Coventry to promotion, is currently revamping his squad at the Cards after they avoided relegation last season. And the popular former midfielder says the arrival of Harries, who was at Aldershot Town last season, will fit with how he wants his side to play. Cian Harries is a great signing for this football club,” he said. “We’ve known him for a…