Author: Black Dog
Having already stolen the headlines on multiple occasions so far this summer, Aston Villa are now reportedly keen on signing a Champions League defender who’s ready to leave his current club. Aston Villa transfer news The Villans wasted no time before putting their Champions League qualification to good use this summer, welcoming the likes of Samuel Iling-Junior, Ross Barkley, Jaden Philogene and stealing the spotlight once and for all by signing Amadou Onana fresh from impressing at Euro 2024 and Everton. The Belgian told Villa’s official website after putting pen to paper: “It feels amazing. I’m glad to be…
Fred Vasseur has a different perspective on how drivers use their team radios, following Lewis Hamilton’s comments on Max Verstappen. Verstappen’s contentious comments to his team during a fraught Hungarian Grand Prix led to Lewis Hamilton urging the Red Bull driver to ‘remember to act like a World Champion’. Lewis Hamilton: You have to be a team leader Verstappen was furious with his team during the Hungarian Grand Prix, a race which started with him being instructed to cede position to Lando Norris as a time penalty loomed – Verstappen had overtaken Norris off the track at Turn 1,…
For years, Lewis Hamilton and his physiotherapist, Angela Cullen, were inseparable, but early in the 2023 Formula 1 season, the two suddenly ended their collaboration. Meanwhile, Cullen has found a new ‘job’: she has been working with IndyCar driver Marcus Armstrong for several months and, in her own words, has “fallen in love” with the American motorsport class. Cullen has been working as a personal trainer for Armstrong since this year, who, like her, is from New Zealand. Armstrong competes for the Chip Ganassi Racing team, for which he also drove 12 races in the US racing class in 2023.…
Lewis Hamilton was spotted in Paris supporting a Team USA Olympian during his break from the F1 season. Hamilton was in the French capital to support Miles Chamley-Watson – an American fencer and a good friend of the Mercedes driver. The seven-time world champion has been open about his friendship with Chamley-Watson, having been previously spotted catching rays in Australia, dressing up as Mario characters in Japan and yachting around Europe. On the pair’s relationship, Chamley-Watson told Olympic.com in the build-up to the Games: “We love taking trips together. I think that’s what helps me in my sports…
Geoffrey Moncada and his colleagues are working hard on the mercato to get Paulo Fonseca the reinforcements he needs. After making two signings, the goal is now to get four more over the line, according to a report. As highlighted by today’s edition of Tuttosport (via MilanNews), Milan could make four more signings before the end of the transfer window. Some operations are more ‘certain’ than others, though, and the Rossoneri will have to weigh the pros and cons. The priorities Starting with the priorities, Milan are in advanced talks over Emerson Royal (Tottenham) and Youssouf Fofana (Monaco). The…
The Youssouf Fofana saga continues, with AC Milan still working to convince Monaco after reaching an agreement with the player. According to a report, the Rossoneri will raise their offer for the midfielder in the coming days. Fofana has been a key target for the Rossoneri since the start of the season, obtaining the player’s go-ahead, but negotiations with Monaco have been slow. Since the midfielder’s contract will expire next summer, the Rossoneri are hoping for a discount. Monaco, however, are still asking for €35 as stated by today’s edition of Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews). Milan are now…
Attendees at Chicago’s iconic music festival, Lollapalooza, got to bear witness to an exciting moment as Chicago Sky star Angel Reese joined rapper Megan Thee Stallion on stage on Thursday. The unexpected appearance by the WNBA rookie was met with roaring applause from the audience, marking one of the festival’s most memorable highlights. Megan Thee Stallion, one of the headliners of the festival, was wrapping up a performance when Reese emerged from backstage. The Houston rapper was visibly surprised and delighted as Reese, a forward for the Sky, approached her. The two shared a hug in a video shared widely…
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback hierarchy has been one of the most interesting storylines heading into the 2024 NFL season. The Steelers signed Russell Wilson in the offseason and shortly after traded for Justin Fields. The initial belief was that the veteran Wilson would start, while Fields would serve as his backup. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stated the same at the start of training camp. However, there have been some rumblings about Fields potentially overtaking Wilson even before Week 1. But one sign during Steelers training camp seemingly points to Wilson still having a firm grip on the…
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark continues to be in the news cycle despite not being at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Fever rookie became the subject of debate this week after part of a quote from WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes appeared to diss the Fever rookie. One ESPN analyst recently issued an apology to Swoopes after blasting her without the full context of her quote. ESPN’s Elle Duncan issued an apology on X, formerly Twitter, this morning. She explained that she didn’t listen to Swoopes’ show and didn’t have the proper context. Duncan has reportedly apologies to Swoopes personally as…
Fever rookie Caitlin Clark’s emotional reaction to first-ever Player Exclusive Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark could not wait to show and speak about her new exclusive Nike Kobe Pro 5 shoes. The Indiana Fever have seemingly struck gold with former Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark. The Fever drafted Clark with their No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, and the 22-year-old is making a case for the Rookie of the Year award. Her on-court performance has come with off-the-court buzz as well. Clark signed a $28 million contract with Nike in April. Furthermore, she displayed an emotional…