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After Andres Iniesta decided to continue his career in Japan's Vissel Kobe, Barcelona had to appoint a new captain. As expected, this honor now belongs to their star player, Argentinian forward Lionel Messi. Iniesta captained the club since 2015, while Messi served as the second captain. https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1027993083131166721 This means that Lionel Messi will now serve as both the captain of his club...

Los Angeles Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic isn't too happy about the fact that he was suspended for last weekend after skipping MLS All-Star game. The fact that Galaxy lost 1-2 to Colorado Rapids made things just worse, and Ibra decided to speak out publicly about his disagreement with league's policy. "I think it is ridiculous, but yeah, no comments," – the...

Safety Ricardo Allen has received a new deal from Atlanta Falcons, which will see him earning $6.5 million annually and staying with the franchise through 2021 season. After giving wide receiver Julio Jones a pay rise last month, the team is focusing their attention to more urgent matters. One of those was signing their Allen to a long-term extension, given...

New York Jets' quarterback Teddy Bridgewater now finally healthy and is feeling great about his chances to compete in 2018 season. After suffering torn ACL in his knee in 2016, the injury that kept him almost two years from professional football, Bridgewater is finally ready to officially announce his full recovery. Speaking with reporters on Monday, the 25-year-old said that...

Confidence is a key quality in any side and training camp the place to instill it. Especially when the team comes off a season of poor performance. In Denver, Vance Joseph already worked miracles in that respect. Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is buzzing about the new season already. Harris told fans via the Broncos website, "I don't see anybody just...

In an unexpected twist, Tyson Fury entered the drama surrounding the unification of the world heavyweight boxing division. Deontay Wilder, WBC champion, claimed that a match-up with the undefeated Briton is "close" during an interview with RingTV. Fury spent twelve months out of the ring due to mental health issues. His return in June ended with a bizarre win over Sefer...

Milwaukee Bucks decided to part ways with their point guard Brandon Jennings on Thursday. Jennings joined the Bucks in March signing a two-year deal that was not guaranteed. The contract was about to become guaranteed on August 1st, something the team apparently wasn't willing to do. This was Jennings' second stint with the Bucks since the same team drafted him...

Pittsburgh Pirates officially confirmed on Wednesday that they had acquired pitcher Chris Archer from Tampa Bay Rays. Pirates sent outfielder Austin Meadows, pitcher Tyler Glasnow, and another player to be named to the Rays in exchange for the 29-year-old All-Star. https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1024724459515727872 "Chris Archer has been, and projects to be, an upper-echelon major-league pitcher," – said Pirates general manager Neal. "We are...

Wide receiver Jordan Matthews didn't stick long with the New England Patriots. After signing a one-year, $1 million contract in April, the 26-year-old was released by the Pats on Wednesday after suffering a right hamstring injury. Matthews was injured on Sunday's practice, and will likely miss the majority of the season. The Patriots decided to place Matthews on injured reserve...

Soccer fans in the United States who are planning to attend the 2018 MLS All-Star Game against Juventus were handed some disappointing news on Monday. It turns out that two of the biggest MLS stars, LA Galaxy's Zlatan Ibrahimovic and NYCFC's David Villa, won't be able to participate in the game. Ibrahimovic decided to withdraw his name due to...