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A Position-by-Position Blueprint for the 2026 NFL’s Worst Team
sports3 hours ago

A Position-by-Position Blueprint for the 2026 NFL’s Worst Team

An SB Nation writer presents a tongue-in-cheek exercise to assemble the worst possible NFL team for the 2026 season by position groups rather than a full roster, highlighting questionable quarterback options for the Browns, underwhelming skill positions for other teams, a weak offensive line, questionable defensive signings, and other ‘worst-fit’ choices as a humorous critique of bad fits.

Manchester City Bid Pep Guardiola a Star-Studded Farewell
sports21 hours ago

Manchester City Bid Pep Guardiola a Star-Studded Farewell

Thousands of Manchester City fans filled the streets for a star-studded farewell to Pep Guardiola as the club celebrated trophy-winning seasons across the men’s, women’s, and academy teams; Khadija Shaw announced a four-year contract extension, and Guardiola’s circle—including his children, Fernandinho, Txiki Begiristain, and Ederson—helped unveil the 20 trophies won under him. Surprise appearances by Vincent Kompany and Jack Grealish punctuated the night, with tributes to Bernardo Silva and John Stones as they head into summer departures, and Erling Haaland underscoring the need to push forward without them.

Hull City threaten legal action after Spygate fallout reshapes Championship final
sports3 days ago

Hull City threaten legal action after Spygate fallout reshapes Championship final

Hull City said they will pursue legal action if they lose the Championship play-off final, a scene set by Southampton’s expulsion from the playoffs for spying on rivals and the rejection of their appeal; Southampton apologized and the FA opened an investigation, with Middlesbrough stressing the need to do the right thing as Hull reflected on the last two weeks of controversy.

Ty Simpson Embraces L.A. Life, Ignores Draft Buzz
sports4 days ago

Ty Simpson Embraces L.A. Life, Ignores Draft Buzz

Rams No. 13 pick Ty Simpson says he blocks out the draft chatter and focuses on learning from Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams, and Sean McVay while acclimating to Los Angeles, including finding a home and navigating the city; he reflects on the NFLPA Rookie Premiere experience and off‑field branding, and notes he’s Ubering for now as he proves himself in his new environment.

Guardiola's City: 11 Players Who Shaped a Decade of Dominance
football4 days ago

Guardiola's City: 11 Players Who Shaped a Decade of Dominance

BBC Sport highlights 11 players who defined Pep Guardiola's Manchester City era—Sterling, Gundogan, Walker, Silva, Ederson, De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Haaland, Foden and Stones—crediting Guardiola with transforming City into a trophy-laden, ball-playing powerhouse and shaping careers, including Haaland's record goals and City's six Premier League titles plus the Champions League; honorable mentions include Aguero, Sane, Cancelo and Fernandinho.

England trim squad: Foden and Palmer dropped as Toney and Mainoo get call
sports5 days ago

England trim squad: Foden and Palmer dropped as Toney and Mainoo get call

England's World Cup squad for the tournament, named by head coach Thomas Tuchel, features the omission of Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, with Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins joining as Kane's understudies. Kobbie Mainoo, Tino Livramento, and Noni Madueke are included, while Luke Shaw, Levi Colwill, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Harry Maguire miss out. The team will play Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L, with warm-up fixtures in Florida against New Zealand and Costa Rica ahead of the final 26-man squad announcement on Friday.

Arteta Learns Arsenal Are Champions From Tearful Son
sports5 days ago

Arteta Learns Arsenal Are Champions From Tearful Son

Arsenal clinched the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years after Bournemouth drew 1-1 with Manchester City. Manager Mikel Arteta didn’t watch the game, instead learning of the victory from his tearful son in the garden during a barbecue; he later spoke to captain Martin Odegaard on video and congratulated Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola by phone.

Germany's World Cup Roster Leaks Point to Nübel as No.3 GK
sports5 days ago

Germany's World Cup Roster Leaks Point to Nübel as No.3 GK

Sky Germany reports that Bayern Munich loanee Alexander Nübel will be Germany's No.3 goalkeeper at the World Cup, behind Manuel Neuer and Oliver Baumann; Jonas Urbig will travel as a training goalkeeper rather than a squad member. Borussia Mönchengladbach's Waldemar Anton is expected to be called up as a center-back, while Tim Kleindienst did not make the squad.