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Sepp van den Berg: Profile on the Netherlands wonderkid set to snub Bayern Munich for Liverpool
Liverpool appear to have won the transfer battle to sign highly-rated centre-back Sepp van den Berg. The deal is not over the line yet, but after a medical it’s likely Jurgen Klopp will have beaten several other top European clubs to his signature. The 17-year-old made 15 appearances in the Eredivise last season for PEC Zwolle, who finished in a respectable 13th place. Nicknamed Ed Sheeran by his team-mates thanks to his shock of red hair, he comes from sporting stock with his father playing tennis to a decent level and his mother playing volleyball for the Dutch youth team, while his sister plays hockey and his younger brother, Rav,…
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David Silva: Manchester City midfielder to LEAVE Etihad at end of next season after wildly successful decade
David Silva will leave Manchester City at the end of next season after a decade at the club, the Spain midfielder has confirmed. The 33-year-old has made a total 396 appearances since moving to the Etihad Stadium in 2010, but the 2019/20 campaign looks set to be his final for the club. Click Here: Sports Water Bottles Will Gavin looks at the potential of Harry Maguire choosing Man City over Man Utd Silva, who has won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and four League Cups during his time at City, featured in 33 league games last season as Pep Guardiola’s side retained their crown as part of a…
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Watford youth player Reece Miller suspended after allegedly being involved in Royal Ascot 10-man brawl
Watford have suspended one of their players amid allegations he was involved in a 10-man brawl at Royal Ascot. The Hornets made the decision to suspended academy player Reece Miller upon seeing video footage of the fight, the club confirmed in a statement to The Sun. Laura Woods and Ally McCoist discuss the events of the England vs Cameroon match at the Women's World Cup “We are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness” a Watford spokesperson said. “The club will not tolerate any behaviour which tarnishes its image and a full disciplinary investigation is now in process. “As soon as the footage was brought to the club’s attention, an…
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Rocket Mortgage Classic: Club workers threaten strike | Sporting News
The PGA Tour schedule could be impacted after employees at the Detroit Golf Club threatened to go on strike before the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Club workers want to bring an end to ongoing negotiations and have a new contract by the start of play Thursday. If it does not happen by then, the union said it is prepared to strike. “Come (Thursday) when this tournament starts,” said Kevin Moore, president of the local union (via USA Today), “we’re going to do what we have to do. Demonstrations, strikes, whatever is at our disposal.” Employees have been asking for a contract that includes a “3% pay raise, health care relief and…
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Report: Tyreek Hill, NFL will meet this week | Sporting News
The expected meeting between Tyreek Hill and the NFL will happen some time this week. According to a report from Yahoo Sports, which cites unidentified league sources, the Chiefs wide receiver will meet with NFL investigators in Kansas City. Hill had been the subject of an investigation following an alleged incident in March in which his 3-year-old son suffered a broken arm. Prosecutors said the probe is “not an active investigation,” meaning he faces no charges, the Kansas City Star reported at the beginning of the month. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league would not “interfere” with the matter until the investigation is over, Yahoo Sports noted. The Chiefs…
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Jermall Charlo vs. Brandon Adams: Fight time, channel, live stream, full card | Sporting News
One of boxing’s best fighters at 160 pounds returns on Saturday night to make his 2019 debut, as Jermall Charlo puts his WBC interim middleweight title on the line against Brandon Adams at the NRG Arena in Houston. Charlo, (28-0, 21 KOs), is regarded as one of the most potent punchers not only in the middleweight division, but the entire sport. He won the interim strap by second-round knockout over Hugo Centeno Jr. in April 2018. The twin of former WBC junior middleweight champion, Jermell, successfully defended the belt for the first time, beating late-replacement Matt Korobov by unanimous decision in a tough, gritty affair in December. Since losing to…
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World Cup: Rapinoe anticipating 'crazy' game vs. France | Sporting News
United States hero Megan Rapinoe is hoping for a “crazy” game when her side faces Women’s World Cup hosts France in the quarterfinals on Friday. Rapinoe scored twice from the penalty spot as USA edged Spain, 2-1, in the last 16. France – who needed extra time to beat Brazil on Sunday – are among the tournament favorites, along with defending champion USA. And Rapinoe is anticipating an exhilarating encounter between two of the heavyweight sides in women’s international football. “I think this is the game that everyone had circled,” Rapinoe told a news conference. “It’s going to be a great match. I hope it is wild and crazy, I…
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Liverpool news: Steven Gerrard ‘would text transfer targets’ in bid to get them to move to Anfield
Steven Gerrard reportedly used to text players on Liverpool’s wishlist to try and get them to sign for the Premier League club. Gerrard made 710 appearances for the Reds over 17 seasons and is regarded as a club legend. There were times during his career when Liverpool were not challenging for domestic and European titles – thus he was their biggest draw. ESPN report that Gerrard would text players who the Reds wanted to sign and the players named were Toni Kroos, Willian and Alexis Sanchez. Things are a lot different these days under manager Jurgen Klopp, sporting director Michael Edwards and Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon. Click Here:…
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Manchester United transfer news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer calls on Ed Woodward to ‘speed up’ Bruno Fernandes pursuit
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has called on Manchester United chief Ed Woodward to act swiftly to finalise the signing of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes, according to reports. The Portugal international, 24, is in high demand after an impressive season for club and country. Fernandes, who notched an incredible 32 goals and 18 assists for Sporting in 2018/19, is also being courted by United’s Premier League rivals Tottenham. Click Here: cheap kanken backpack According to Record, United are still in pole position to land Fernandes this summer. Woodward remains locked in talks with Fernandes representatives, with Solsjkaer keen for the United chief to thrash out a deal sooner rather than later.…
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MLB wrap: Marlins hand Phillies 7th consecutive loss | Sporting News
Miami has Philadelphia’s number. Although the Marlins are last in the NL East standings, they beat the second-place Phillies three times in a row this weekend. Miami topped Philadelphia, 6-4, Sunday and dominated at the plate, outhitting the Phillies 16-4. Click Here: cheap kanken backpack Garrett Cooper, Brian Anderson and J.T. Riddle all hit home runs for the Marlins in a complete team effort. “(I) can’t say enough about the hitting,” Cooper said. “Hitting is contagious and everybody came through with big hits.” Eight Marlins recorded at least one hit in the victory. Miami handed Philadelphia its seventh straight loss. Studs of the Night Second baseman Luis Arraez went 4…