Author: Black Dog
Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze has hinted that he would like to stay at AC Milan despite his poor campaign in the just-concluded season. Chukwueze endured a difficult campaign with AC Milan in the Serie A, as his game time was badly limited. He only managed three goals and two assists in 26 league games last season. In fact, since the start of the year, Chukwueze only managed 180 minutes of action at the club. And although Conceicao, who was in charge has now been replaced by Massimiliano Allegri, it appears that the Nigerian’s days at AC Milan are numbered.…
Manchester City have agreed a 55m euros (£46.3m) deal with AC Milan for Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. The 26-year-old will sign a five-year contract at Etihad Stadium after agreeing personal terms with City. The deal, which is subject to a medical, includes additional payments if certain clauses are met. City hope to complete a deal for Reijnders in time for the Club World Cup, which kicks off on 14 June. His arrival will strengthen an area of the pitch that has been weakened by injury to Mateo Kovacic, who has been ruled out of the 32-team tournament in the United…
The Orioles are 7-8 under Tony Mansolino, and after losing their first four with him as interim manager, they’ve won seven of 11. That’s good, but the Orioles are still far out of contention. Outfielder Colton Cowser has returned from the injured list and perhaps infielder Jordan Westburg will during the six-game trip to Seattle and Sacramento that begins on Tuesday night. That will help. As quickly as players heal, other Orioles are finding their way to the injured list. In two days, Ryan Mountcastle and Cedric Mullins landed on the IL. Like Westburg, both have hamstring injuries. Maybe at…
Recent reports suggest that Roma legend Daniele De Rossi could be one of the beneficiaries of Simone Inzaghi’s recent departure from Inter, as an opportunity could open up for him at Como. Inter have confirmed that Inzaghi has left his position as head coach by mutual consent, four years to the day since his original appointment. He leaves three days on from the 5-0 hammering by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, and is now expected to take charge of Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Reports from various outlets in Italy confirm that Inter have already opened talks with…
Alexis Saelemaekers admits that he’d be glad to stay at Milan in 2025-26, but he has yet to speak with new coach Massimiliano Allegri: ‘We’ll see.’ The Belgian winger spent the last season on loan at Roma, while Giallorossi-owned striker Tammy Abraham wore the Rossoneri shirt for 2024-25. However, the two clubs have not reached an agreement over permanent transfers, so both players will return to their parent clubs. “It’s been a good season for me; I’m very happy. Now I am a Milan player as the loan at Roma has ended,” Saelemaekers said at a press conference with the…
With the Orioles completing their first series sweep of the season against the Chicago White Sox over the weekend, I’ve offered a dozen thoughts, each in 50 words or less: 1. Taking three games from the White Sox by a combined margin of four runs proves little beyond being better than the American League’s worst club, but Baltimore winning six of eight games and seven of the last 11 is a positive. This team was bound to play better eventually, right? 2. After earning his second career save, Bryan Baker cited “a breath of fresh air” and “a little bit…
Luka Dončić will once again square off against his former team when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Dallas Mavericks this fall in Las Vegas. The preseason matchup is taking place on Oct. 15 at the T-Mobile Arena. This isn’t the first time Luka will face the Mavs as a Laker, but it is the first time he’ll do it under the bright lights of Sin City. And while the reunion may no longer carry the shock factor it once did, it still promises to be an emotional, high-energy matchup for fans of both franchises. Since arriving in L.A., Dončić…
The 2024-25 NBA season was full of ups and downs for one Los Angeles Lakers rookie. Getting drafted to a team as iconic as the Los Angeles Lakers is a dream come true for any NBA prospect. Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht fulfilled that dream when the Lakers picked him with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Knecht emerged as an explosive prospect in his final year in the NCAA, earning a consensus AA nod amid other accolades. For what it’s worth, DK was off to a terrific start with the Lakers as well. Having been picked in…
The NBA has left the door open to a potential showdown where Barça and Real Madrid could challenge Luka Dončić in the same competition—and possibly deny him the one title that continues to elude him Since departing Real Madrid in 2018, the Slovenian star has yet to lift a single team trophy, either in the NBA or with the Slovenian national team The NBA’s looming expansion into Europe initially sparked excitement among basketball fans who envisioned a league where the world’s best teams—including FC Barcelona and Real Madrid—would face off against NBA giants like the Lakers, featuring stars like Luka…
The Los Angeles Lakers made waves in the NBA by acquiring a former Dallas Mavericks star in a bold trade on February 2. Despite initial excitement, discussions have emerged suggesting the Lakers might consider parting ways with the young standout, Luka Doncic, due to concerns over his conditioning and defensive efforts. Doncic has already made a significant impact, averaging impressive stats throughout the end of the regular season and playoffs, but his future in Los Angeles is contingent on improvements in these areas. By the Numbers Luka Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game during his…