Author: Soccerhuz
It’s unlikely that fans would have guessed the Lakers’ first foray into the free agent market coming in September. Nor would they likely have guessed the player they would be signing. On Friday night, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Lakers were considered the frontrunners to sign Christian Koloko, who did not play last season in the NBA. Koloko has played just one year in the NBA with Toronto after being the No. 33 draft pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. After his rookie season with the Raptors, Koloko had a blood clot issue that kept him on the…
Another report has claimed that the AC Milan management do not consider the midfield to be complete and that Samuele Ricci of Torino is on their list. TuttoMercatoWeb reported earlier in the week that Ricci is a player that the technical director Geoffrey Moncada ‘greatly admires’, to the extent that he was considered the main alternative to Youssouf Fofana. According to MilanLive, Ricci’s displays to start the season with Torino and with Italy have only confirmed the talent that he has. He has shown his ability to adapt to different roles in midfield, playing in front of the defence…
Theo Walcott feels the signing of Raheem Sterling at Arsenal is good for Bukayo Saka, as it will take pressure off him, but could add pressure to some of his attacking team-mates. Sterling was one of five new players brought in at the Emirates in the summer. He was joined by Riccardo Calafiori, Mikel Merino, Neto, and the permanent signing of David Raya, after his loan last term. The winger finding himself a new home – albeit on loan – was a necessity given Chelsea told him there’d be no place for him with the side. And former Arsenal winger…
Alabama football will be on the road for the first time this season, traveling to Madison for a Big Ten versus SEC matchup. The two programs last met in 2015 in a neutral site game and the Crimson Tide came away with the victory, 35-17. Derrick Henry led the way for the Tide, rushing for 147 yards on 13 carries and three touchdowns. Jake Coker was Bama’s starting quarterback and was 15-for-21, 213 passing yards and a touchdown. Joel Stave started at quarterback for the Badgers and finished the game 26-of-39 with 228 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Alabama…
The Boston Celtics’ demolition tour didn’t skip a beat last season when Kristaps Porzingis was sidelined. The Celtics posted a 21-4 record (.840 winning percentage) without their 7-foot-2 big man during the regular season, and were 10-2 overall (.833) in the playoffs. Still, the Celtics were undeniably more dynamic when Porzingis was available and he routinely made life easier on both ends of the court. With Porzingis sidelined to start the 2024-25 season, the Celtics will again be challenged to maintain the level of success they displayed without him a year ago. When Porzingis underwent leg surgery in late June,…
LeBron James stunned the basketball world in 2014 when he announced he was leaving the Miami Heat, where he won two championships, to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, reigniting the hopes of a city eager for its first NBA title. James’ decision marked a pivotal moment in his career, as he sought to bring an NBA title to the Cavaliers and fulfill a promise to the city of Cleveland. He followed through on that promise in 2016, besting the Golden State Warriors in seven games. “I came back for a reason. I came back to bring a championship to our city,” James said in 2016.…
Contrary to reports doing the rounds that have suggested otherwise, the AC Milan management do not consider the next three games decisive for Paulo Fonseca’s fate. There has been speculation which has claimed that Milan’s upcoming trio of games against Venezia, Liverpool and Inter are ones which Fonseca cannot afford a mistake in if he is to keep his job, and that his position will be evaluated after them. However, La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) reports that while a turnaround is needed, the match tonight against Venezia plus the debut in the Champions League and the first derby of the…
Another report has claimed that the AC Milan management do not consider the midfield to be complete and that Samuele Ricci of Torino is on their list. TuttoMercatoWeb reported earlier in the week that Ricci is a player that the technical director Geoffrey Moncada ‘greatly admires’, to the extent that he was considered the main alternative to Youssouf Fofana. According to MilanLive, Ricci’s displays to start the season with Torino and with Italy have only confirmed the talent that he has. He has shown his ability to adapt to different roles in midfield, playing in front of the defence and as…
A moment of difficulty that could represent a sign of a new beginning. After the international break, Milan gathers for a crucial match at San Siro, with kick-off at 20:45 CEST, against Eusebio Di Francesco’s Venezia. This match is essential for coach Paulo Fonseca, who has collected just 2 points in the first three official games. A turnaround is needed, a shift in momentum for the Rossoneri team, starting tonight. A turning point that will see Gerry Cardinale present in Italy. The head of the American fund RedBird, and Milan’s owner, will be at the Meazza for the match against the…
Doubts are increasing over the Swede’s role and his work since the end of last season. La Repubblica says there is tension between Milan’s owner and Ibrahimovic. Indeed, there is a crisis in the relationship and Milan are becomng tired of the Swede’s attitude. It all started when Ibrahimovic hosted YouTube star IShowSpeed at Milan’s premises. The visit created irritation within RedBird, the club’s owners. But there were more incidents. There appears to be a schism between Ibrahimovic and former teammate and friend Ignazio Abate – who did not give Maximilian Ibrahimovic, 17, the chance in the Primavera last season. Abate is now the head…