Ben Clarke

Talented French center back Dayot Upamecano won't be leaving Bundesliga side, RB Leipzig, this summer after all. Despite being linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months, Upamecano inked a new deal with Leipzig and committed to the club until 2023. https://twitter.com/RBLeipzig_EN/status/1289139313872179202 Upamecano's previous contract ran was set to expire next season, and it was unclear whether the...

The Kansas City Chiefs found out on Wednesday that they will be unable to rely on the services of a second offensive who will opt out of the upcoming NFL season due to coronavirus concerns. https://twitter.com/rapsheet/status/1288576813556469760?s=21 Williams, who appeared in 11 games and started 6 for the Chiefs last season, establishing himself as the team's #1 back down the stretch, informed...

USMNT star Christian Pulisic was one of the key players for Chelsea this season, as the club managed to get to No.4 in the Premier League and secure a Champions League spot. However, it turns out that the 21-year-old winger could have easily starred for another English club. Former Manchester United scout Jorge Alvial recently revealed that United had the...

After spending 10 years with Minnesota Vikings, Pro Bowl defensive end Everson Griffen left the franchise in the offseason as a free agent. Still, Griffen could continue playing in NFC North as the 32-year-old considers joining Vikings’ biggest rivals Green Bay Packers. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Griffen narrowed down the list of his preferred teams, and Packers are...

The Atlanta Braves made one of the most surprising moves of the young 2020 season on Monday, deciding to designate starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz after a disastrous outing in Tampa. Foltynewicz, who was a National League All-Star in 2018 and considered one of the Braves’ top pitchers, had dealt with low velocity and shaky effectiveness in Spring Training and Summer...

Orlando City won’t be able to count on striker Dom Dwyer for the remainder of their MLS is Back Tournament campaign. The club confirmed on Sunday that Dwyer is dealing with a knee injury and had to leave the team in order to get an MRI test. According to the official announcement, "the timeline required for both quarantine and return-to-play...

The Washington Nationals announced on Saturday that star starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg had been scratched from his start against the Yankees due to a nerve issue in his right hand. Strasburg, who was named the World Series MVP in the Nationals' 2019 playoff triumph, went on to miss his first start of the 2020 season thanks to the problem with...

Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year announced on Friday that Liverpool's midfielder and captain Jordan Henderson won the organization's Footballer of the Year award for the 2019/20 Premier League season. While not having flashy numbers to go alongside his name, Henderson captained Liverpool to the club’s first Premier League title in 30 years. This gave the tenacious midfielder an...

It appears that veteran running back Devonta Freeman is becoming less picky about his next NFL destination. According to the player’s new agent Drew Rosenhaus, Freeman is looking to get a job soon and is "open to any team." After being released by Falcons back in March, Freeman spent the offseason trying to get a contract on his terms. He...

Former Colorado Rapids winger Sam Nicholson, who surprisingly left the club earlier this season after terminating his contract with the MLS club, has found a new home in England as he returns to the old continent to play. https://twitter.com/Official_BRFC/status/1285847003289858048?s=20 Nicholson, who scored 6 goals and chipped in with 5 assists in 68 games during his spell in the United States, returns...