Author: Black Dog
AC Milan are set to re-vamp their midfield this summer, and there has been a growing interest in one midfielder from other clubs. Today, a report has suggested that there is a rising level of interest in France. Earlier in the summer, it was reported that Napoli were tempted by the prospect of signing Yunus Musah, but their efforts were quickly rebuffed. Following the interest, Musah was deemed un-sellable by the Rossoneri, with him being listed as one of only three secure midfielders. However, this has not put other clubs off, and a report from Footmercato has suggested…
The newest player to sign up for the Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league is Angel Reese. The news was shared early on Wednesday morning on Instagram. The tenth player to sign up for the league, which was founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, is Reese, a rookie with the Chicago Sky. with the “highest average salary in professional women’s sports history.” The league will take place in the winter. Reese’s four-year rookie contract with the Sky is valued at $324,383, so she should have some substantial additional revenue after joining Unrivaled. As a rookie, Reese leads the WNBA…
The two are associated with significant sales. However, Furlani stated to Bloomberg, “Our goal is to compete in the Champions League and to fight for the title in Italy every year.” We manage a viable business while doing this; for example, Milan turned a profit last year for the first time in 17 years. It was only the second year ever, and I doubt Milan has ever seen two years of profitability in a row. This indicates that we are not compelled to sell players due to a lack of funding or cash flow problems. “No one needs to be…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, senior advisor to RedBird Capital and operational right-hand man to AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale, was a guest on CBS Mornings during Milan’s US tour. The former Swedish star discussed (via Calciomercato) his new role working closely with the team: “Playing football is simpler compared to what I’m doing today, but I’m learning. I’m going through a learning phase, I’m humble. It’s a different angle from what I was used to, but I have great professionals around me, so…” On his relationship with the players, Ibrahimovic joked: “As long as they’re winning, everything’s fine with me. The problem is when they…
Bruce Brown’s name has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers for over a year now, and a wild new five-team trade proposal would finally get the versatile veteran to L.A. Currently in the final year of his two-year, $45 million contract, Brown won an NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023. He was traded to the Toronto Raptors as part of the Pascal Siakam deal in January of 2024. Brown’s versatility — he can play both guard positions as well as small forward — is something the Lakers could use. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints put together a trade scenario in which the Lakers, Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers, Orlando Magic…
WNBA superstar Caitlyn Clark has named her GOAT Olympian ahead of the 2024 Games in Paris. The basketball phenom has taken the league by storm mere months after arriving at Indiana Fever from college team Iowa Hawkeyes with a 17.1 points per game average. Such is her skill-level, and popularity, she’s competing in the WNBA All-Star Game, and her debut has shattered ratings records. Perhaps surprisingly considering her talent, Clark wasn’t selected to compete for the US women’s team in basketball at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris — though she is the first alternate, which means if one…
As the world gets hyped for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Caitlin Clark is taking a well-deserved vacation. The WNBA rookie is enjoying the league’s Olympics break in Mexico with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, and a couple of her Indiana Fever teammates, Katie Lou Samuelson and Lexie Hull, according to People. On July 24, Samuelson shared a snap of Hull and Clark relaxing in the water on a floating mat with the caption, “just a couple mermaids.” Per the New York Post, McCaffery and Clark have also shared some snaps of the trip to their Instagram Stories. McCaffery posted a…
Angel Reese will be keeping busy during the WNBA offseason, with the Chicago Fever rookie joining a 3-on-3 league co-founded by fellow pros Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. The league, called Unrivaled, has also scored commitments from the likes of Kelsey Plum and Arike Ogunbowale, and will tip of in Miami in January 2025. Reese and the league announced the news in a joint Instagram post, with a graphic dubbing her the ‘305 Barbie.’ Notably, the league’s players will have equity in it, while the likes of Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Carmelo Anthony and Steve Nash have signed…
Angel Reese is not leaving the WNBA, but she is, apparently, taking her talents to another league. The star rookie of the Chicago Sky, and one of the most popular young players on the circuit, will be joining a new 3-on-3 league, Unrivaled, that will begin play in Miami in January of 2025. The league is promising to be an athlete-first offseason showcase for women’s basketball stars who often go to Europe during the WNBA’s dormant months—where they can make more money than they do on their WNBA slate. It was founded by Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and…
The Chicago Sky made an announcement on Thursday that is sure to alter the course of their franchise. Per a report from the Chicago Tribune, the Sky, “will break ground this fall on a purpose-built training center, delivering on team ownership’s promise to provide exclusive player facilities.” The 40,000-square-foot facility is set to cost $38 million, expected to be completed by December 2025, and will “include amenities such as individual lockers, strength and conditioning equipment, player lounges, recovery and film rooms and a private kitchen… beauty stations and a content creation studio.” This is a massive announcement for all Sky players, including rookie sensation Angel Reese.…