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Ever since legendary Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane returned to coach “Los Blancos” last March, there have been rumors that star forward Gareth Bale wanted out of the Spanish capital. After benching Bale in Real Madrid’s preseason Champions Cup match against Bayern Munich, Zidane confirmed that the club is working to rid themselves of the Welshman. https://twitter.com/bbcsport/status/1153258388169666560?s=21 Bale has been open about...

Atlético Madrid completed a $32.5 million transfer for Espanyol center-back Mario Hermoso on Thursday, wrapping up a week in which the team made two big transfers to bolster its defense. https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1151822389229039616?s=21 Hermoso joins Kieran Trippier, who joined Atlético from Tottenham earlier in the week, as the new kids on the block in coach Diego Simeone’s defense. Atlético has secured the Spanish international...

One of the more surprising moves of this summer's soccer transfer window was completed on Wednesday, as Spurs right back and England international Kieran Trippier agreed to a move to La Liga's Atlético Madrid. Trippier, a regular starter for the Spurs team that reached the Champions League Final in May, has signed a three-year contract with the Colchoneros. The Spanish...

After weeks of speculation and rumors, Dutch international center back Matthijs de Ligt confirmed on Tuesday that he will sign for Italian giants Juventus. The team announced de Ligt’s arrival via private jet in Turin, where he underwent physicals and signed his official contract to join Juve on Wednesday morning. https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1151226376592035840?s=21 De Ligt burst onto the world stage as a crucial part...

The 2019 MLB season is already one to remember. From the Dodgers’ 8 Opening Day home runs to the Angels’ combined no-hitter last Friday night, there has been plenty of excitement so far in the league this season. There have also been unforgettable individual performances and breakout stars that have taken the next step to be some of the game’s...

After months of rumors and speculation, star forward Antoine Griezmann was finally introduced as an FC Barcelona player at the Camp Nou on Sunday afternoon. Barcelona reportedly paid Griezmann's $135 million release clause at the La Liga office earlier last week in order to acquire the services of the French forward from Atlético Madrid. https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1150457998042652673 His new deal with Barcelona is for...

After receiving offers from both the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in free agency, it appears that Marcus Morris has chosen his next NBA destination. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1149461806609358849 Despite receiving a two-year, $20 million offer from the San Antonio Spurs earlier this offseason, Marcus Morris has decided to accept a one-year, $15 million offer from the New York Knicks. The move is...

The Detroit Tigers, mired in the last place in the AL Central with a lousy 28-58 record, are expected to become one of the "sellers" at this year's MLB trade deadline. Starting pitching Matthew Boyd, the team's ace appears to be one of the players that are going to attract the most interest from other teams as July 31st approaches. https://twitter.com/MattHanifan_/status/1146856332504395776 Boyd...

After weeks of speculation and a heated battle involving Valencia and West Ham United, Uruguayan striker Maxi Gómez has finally found a new home. Gómez traveled from his native country to Valencia on Thursday to complete a physical with Valencia and officially sign a new contract to join the Champions League club on a five-year deal. https://twitter.com/gomez_maxi9/status/1148982480906665987 Valencia acquired Gómez from Celta...

The NBA landscape was altered in a big way last weekend when Kawhi Leonard decided to head for Los Angeles and the Clippers franchise in free agency after winning an NBA title in his only season with the Toronto Raptors. Despite an excellent supporting cast that was due to return for the 2019-20 season and the passionate love of a...