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Man United Announces Premier League Record Revenue
Manchester United reported an annual revenue of £648.4 million ($783.5 million) for the past financial year - a record for a Premier League club. The club's overall revenue increased by 11% from last year, however, Man United still suffered a loss of £42.1 million ($50.9 million).
United was able to limit their expenses, with the team's wage bill decreasing by...
Astros Manager Dusty Baker Announces Retirement
The Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker announced his retirement on Wednesday, bringing an end to his 26-year career as a manager in the majors. The highlight of his career came when he led the Astros to the World Series title last season.
"I'm very grateful and thankful to Jim Crane and the Houston Astros for giving me this opportunity, and...
Marvin Jones Jr. Steps Aside From Lions Due to Family Matters
The Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. announced on Tuesday that he will be "stepping away" from the Detroit Lions as he looks to take care of some "personal family matters". Following his announcement, the Lions confirmed that they had released him from the team; a standard procedure in this situation.
"I just want to say that I have...
Giannis Antetokounmpo Agrees to Three-Year Extension
The Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed to a $186 million, three-year extension with the team, his agent, Alex Saratsis, confirmed late on Monday. The deal comes with an option for the 2027-28 NBA season. This will see the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player remain with the Bucks through the contract of guard Damian Lillard while preventing him from...
Deni Avdija Agrees to Four-Year Wizards’ Extension
The Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija has agreed to a contract extension with the team, his agents, Doug Neustadt and Matan Siman-Tov revealed to ESPN. The four-year extension is worth $55 million.
Avdija's agreement comes just in time considering the Monday afternoon deadline for rookie scale contracts for members of the NBA Draft class of 2020. The ninth overall pick in...
Raiders Refuse To Trade Davante Adams, Sources Claim
Sources close to the matter have claimed that the Las Vegas Raiders have informed other NFL teams that they have no intention of trading Davante Adams before the October 31 trade deadline. The Raiders are refusing to allow him to depart even if the player himself is open to a trade.
Adams expressed his frustration with the Raiders' offense, giving...
Four-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala Retires
Golden State Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala has announced his decision to retire after almost two decades in the NBA. The 2015 NBA Finals MVP revealed that this decision comes after he turned down interest from the Warriors as well as several other teams in the league.
"It's just the right time," the 39-year-old explained. "Time started to get limited for...
Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq Keen to Sign Jesse Lingard
Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq has expressed an interest in signing free agent Jesse Lingard. According to a source close to the matter, the Saudi team, managed by Steven Gerrard, is willing to decrease the number of foreign players in its squad in order to sign the player.
According to Saudi Pro League rules, teams are only allowed to...
49ers’ Christian McCaffrey Could Play on Monday Despite Injury Scare
The San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey could be fit in time to play for his team against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, league sources familiar with the matter revealed late on Tuesday.
McCaffrey suffered an oblique/rib injury during the 49ers' loss to the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. Injured during the third quarter, the running back returned to the...
Nadal Hints At Return to Tennis at Australian Open
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has revealed that he could return to the court at next year's Australian Open after being ruled out of the current season through injury. The Spanish veteran hinted at his return with a post on social media platform X.
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This update comes days after Nadal uploaded a picture of himself on the practice court....