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Manchester City have reportedly won the race to sign 16-year-old Aston Villa talent Freddie Lawrie, who is set to leave the West Midlands side in the next couple of weeks. The 2009-born talent joined the Lions’ youth ranks from Port Vale in the summer of 2023 and made one appearance in the Under-18 Premier League during the 2024-25 season. Lawrie has also been earning his international stars of late, making nine appearances for the England Under-16 team and scoring one goal in a friendly win over the Netherlands last December. According to The Athletic, the versatile teenager – who can…

When the Los Angeles Lakers drafted University of California, Los Angeles guard Lonzo Ball with the No. 2 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, it meant that his father, LaVar, would be front and center. The elder Ball, who played college basketball and had a brief pro football career, was essentially a hype man for his son, as well as the CEO of Big Baller Brand, a clothing and sneaker manufacturer. He drew the ire of many people when he claimed that the younger Ball was a better player than Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and even said that…

In a proposed three-team trade, the Lakers would send out Dalton Knecht and a future first-round pick to acquire the 8th overall selection in the upcoming NBA Draft, targeting Duke center Khaman Maluach. The Los Angeles Lakers will be desperately looking to upgrade their center position this season after it caused them significant trouble in the playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While there are some options available in free agency and on the trade market, the Lakers’ limited salary cap may force them to explore alternative ways to acquire a starting-caliber center. One such option could be through the draft.…

Much has been made about what LeBron James will do when he ultimately retires after a legendary NBA career, and while owning a franchise is likely at the top of his wishlist, James is well-connected if he pursues a post-retirement media career.According to Front Office Sports, the “growing business relationship” between James and Amazon could eventually culminate in the ‘King’ joining Prime Video’s NBA coverage, which begins next season as part of the league’s new television rights agreement. James recently appeared in a commercial for Amazon’s Prime Day, which teased his retirement, and he also praised Amazon’s hiring choices to…

Arsenal appear to have leapfrogged Chelsea in the race to sign Jorrel Hato. The 19-year-old defender has been linked with a move to the Premier League for a while now following his impressive performances for Ajax.Hato, whose contract at the Johan Cruyff Arena expires in June 2028, featured 31 times in the Eredivisie this term, scoring two goals and providing six assists. Playing an important role in the side, he helped the Dutch giants finish in second place and qualify for the Champions League.The Netherlands international, who made his 100th appearance for Ajax in March, played at left-back for much…

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesThe Los Angeles Lakers have been sold from the Buss family to Mark Walter, the principal owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. For a valuation of about $10 billion, Walker will control the team. This was something that was very surprising to NBA fans who don’t follow the…

Liverpool are set to spend more in this summer transfer window than ever before, coming with a “renewed sense of vigour” within Fenway Sports Group. This summer will see Liverpool spend like never before, with the club projected to comfortably exceed their highest spend in a single transfer window.It comes with Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez lined up as the first senior signings of a busy off-season, while Giorgi Mamardashvili completes a move from Valencia agreed a year ago. The incomings are not likely to stop there, with plans to sign a new centre-forward and a centre-back, though…

Unbelievable…” So said David Beckham on social media, who went onto describe a ‘record breaking night’ as the Inter Miami side that he co-owns became ‘the first MLS team to beat a European team in an official competition’.It couldn’t be argued, but at the same time did make you wonder how often MLS teams have played European counterparts in official competition. You suspect there won’t be chants sung or banners made from Inter Miami fans about this particular accolade. Nevertheless, this 2-1 win over Porto did follow an early trend in the Club World Cup that has subverted some of…

The Los Angeles Lakers recently confirmed their $10 billion sale to Mark Walter, which could only mean great things for the hallowed franchise, considering Walter’s impressive track record as the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. While most members and supporters of the Los Angeles Lakers are excited about the news, FS1’s Colin Cowherd issued a warning to one of their star players, Luka Doncic. “That ownership group and the front office moved off Cody Bellinger, a National League MVP, and Corey Seager, a World Series MVP,” Cowherd explained on The Herd. “If (Luka Doncic) doesn’t get in shape,…

If it wasn’t already clear that Mykhailo Mudryk was unlikely to have a role with Chelsea next season then the FA’s decision to charge him with breaching doping rules certainly shows the sort of uphill battle he has. Mudryk has not played since November and remains provisionally suspended from all footballing activities.On Wednesday, the FA issued an official statement regarding the winger afte r months of silence. “We can confirm that Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged with Anti-Doping Rule Violations alleging the presence and/or use of a prohibited substance, in terms of Regulations 3 and 4 of The FA’s Anti-Doping…