Author: Black Dog
Federico Chiesa is not considered part of the plans at Juventus and he was offered to AC Milan in recent days, according to a report. La Gazzetta dello Sport report that Chiesa has been told by both the Juventus management and Thiago Motta to find a new club, but the problem is that there are not exactly clubs lining up to try and land him. The player’s value is not in question, but the current salary (€5m net per season plus bonuses) and the request from his next club (at least €6m) is proving to be an obstacle…
While Formula One is currently having its summer break, the Olympic Games are in full swing at Paris. In the individual dressage event, Dutch competitor Dinja van Liere for example used F1’s theme song as she completed her routine. According to Max Verstappen, he however does not want motorsport to become the part of the Olympics in the future. Verstappen agrees with Hamilton “No, it’s not for me. It’s too much just car related,” the Dutchman began to explain why he would not like his sport to enter the Olympic Games in the future. “I don’t know, it’s probably also…
Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari dream was looking even more promising from the moment Adrian Newey and Red Bull announced they are parting ways. But the chances of Newey joining Hamilton at Ferrari have seemingly reduced, as a report suggests he is going to join Aston Martin and Lawerence Stroll. ‘Newey decides’ Adrian Newey is said to have made his mind up: the top designer has decided to accept the offer from Aston Martin. At least, that is what several Italian media, including Autosprint and Corriere dello Sport, are reporting this Tuesday. According to the Italians, the deal will be officially announced…
The biggest turnaround of the 2024 Formula 1 season has been the vast improvement for Mercedes. The German team were nowhere near the podium at the start of the season, but updates that came at the Canadian Grand Prix started a turnaround. They’re now in the summer break period with three Grand Prix wins in the last four races. But how have they managed this? Both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton explain. Mercedes have overcome a “huge hurdle” in 2024 Since the new regulation changes came into F1 in 2022, Mercedes were the biggest team to lose out. The German…
Drivers need many ingredients to be successful in Formula 1. Lewis Hamilton will know them all like the back of his hand. Talent, patience, skill, knowledge, a fast car and luck are just a few. But one of the most important is mentality. Now that Mercedes are consistently competitive again, Lewis Hamilton’s previous dip becomes even clearer. He’s through that and will be dangerous again in his final 10 races as a Mercedes driver. Here’s why. Hamilton’s dip is now clear to see Hamilton has always been vocal in praising his team. The guys and girls at Mercedes’ factories frequently…
J.D. Davis always had some pop in his bat dating back to his days with the New York Mets. In 2019, Davis hit the ball yard 22 times, and it’s his power production that made up the bulk of his value, thanks in no small part to his shaky defense. Davis looked like a one-season wonder, as he was not able to match that level of production in the power department in the coming years. But in 2023, it looked like the 2019 version of himself had returned. He hit 18 home runs and drove in 69 runs for the…
The 2024 season hasn’t gone according to plan for J.D. Davis. He is on the cusp of suiting up for his third big-league team of the season, as the Baltimore Orioles are reportedly going to sign the 31-year-old corner infielder following his release from the New York Yankees on August 2, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It has not been long since the Yankees acquired Davis from the Oakland Athletics. It was on June 23, 2024 when New York traded away Jordan Groshans for Davis so that the veteran could fill a role as a depth piece…
The impact that seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has had on motorsport has been praised by former team manager Eddie Jordan, who said that “no one can inspire and drag like him”. Two weeks ago at Silverstone, Lewis Hamilton resumed his career as a Formula One race winner after a two-year break. Before his eighth victory at Silverstone, the seven-time world champion—who now has 104 race wins in Formula One—won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2021. The Briton ended a 56-race wait for a victory at the British Grand Prix. After his emotional win at Silverstone, Hamilton admitted to…
Serie A giants Milan seem interested in the possibility of signing Juventus’ Federico Chiesa and have made contact for the player. La Gazzetta dello Sport report today that Chiesa’s agent Fali Ramadani is looking around for solutions regarding the player’s future and has offered the winger to Milan, who are interested in the possibility of signing him and have taken note of the situation. Roma were also offered the player but they rejected him because they have just signed Matias Soule. Milan were interested and the Rossoneri would have to sell Alexis Saelemaekers to sign Chiesa, whose wages are…
big at the 2024 Olympics in Paris when he finished with a gold medal. Along with a lot of personalities who have reacted to his victory, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic sent one message out too for the Serbian Olympian for getting the big win. Djokovic finally achieved his long-awaited dream of winning an Olympic gold medal in Paris 2024. After multiple attempts, the 37-year-old Serbian tennis legend defeated young Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz in a tight two-set match, 7-6(3), 7-6(2), to clinch his first-ever Olympic singles title. Djokovic’s triumph not only solidified his legacy as one of the…