Ben Clarke

A DC United and Yamil Asad reunion might be on the cards this week according to The Washington Post's Steven Goff. Goff reports that United is currently engaged in talks with Asad, and have "grown increasingly confident in striking a deal." The two sides have time until Friday's MLS roster freeze deadline to strike an agreement. Asad spent the 2018 MLS season on loan...

While Ajax turned in an underwhelming performance during their first leg clash with Cypriot underdogs Apoel Nicosia, they did well to restore faith in their side by winning the second leg 2-0 in front of a relieved crowd at the Johan Cruyff Arena. This win sees them progress to the Champions League group stage. From the kick-off, the Eredivisie champions...

After a grueling two and a half hour contest, world number one Naomi Osaka came out on top with a 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2 victory against 84th ranked Anna Blinkova. While Blinkova's ability on the court impressed the crowd in the Arthur Ashe Stadium, Osaka was taking no prisoners as she powered through a tense first set with a 6-4 victory...

Oakland Raiders are moving on from veteran running back Doug Martin once again. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Raiders placed Martin on Reserve/Injured List, and the two sides are currently finalizing a settlement that will allow the 30-year-old to sign with another team. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1165675319719804929 Martin signed a one-year deal with Oakland in 2018 and ended up starting nine games for the team following Marshawn Lynch's...

While Tottenham Hotspur went into the clash in fine form, having bagged a crucial away draw at Man City, few could have predicted that a struggling Newcastle United side who lost their first two league games would come away with a victory. The match started off as expected, with Spurs getting off to a strong attacking start. While constantly looking...

New England Revolution decided to take care of their goalkeepers these past few days. After singing Matt Turner to a contract extension earlier this week, Revolution also gave veteran Brad Knighton a new deal. Knighton is one of the longest-tenured Revolution players, currently being in his ninth season with the team. https://twitter.com/NERevolution/status/1164938834091679746 "I’m pleased that we have been able to reach a new contract...

Veteran defensive tackle Damon Harrison finally managed to get the extension he wanted from Detroit Lions for the entire offseason. Lions announced on Thursday that they have signed Harrison to a one-year extension which will keep him with the organization through 2021. https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1164547774093770752 Although the team didn't release the financial terms of the deal, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Harrison's extension...

Dallas Cowboys continue to sign players to contract extensions, but not the ones you would think. Cowboys confirmed on Wednesday that they have agreed to a five-year extension with linebacker Jaylon Smith. This deal, which is worth $64 million, will keep Smith with the organization through 2024 NFL season. The 24-year-old had a breakthrough season in 2018, finishing the year with 121 tackles and...

The Oakland Raiders learned that Antonio Brown is mounting a new offensive against the NFL on Monday after learning that the league did not approve of the helmet that he wanted to wear for the 2019 season. The Raiders' newly-acquired star wide receiver has been in a battle with the league after learning that his long-time Schutt Air Advantage helmet...

Two weeks ago, Liverpool backup goalie Adrián San Miguel was without a team going into the 2019 season after his contract with West Ham United ran out. After signing with defending Champions League winners Liverpool just before the start of the season, Adrián was pressed into the action in the second half of the team's Matchday 1 win over Norwich...