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  • Kalen DeBoer gives honest evaluation of first year at Alabama

    Kalen DeBoer gives honest evaluation of first year at Alabama

     

    Kalen DeBoer’s first season at Alabama didn’t go exactly as planned as the team finished 9-4 with a ReliaQuest Bowl loss to Michigan.

     

    But, he knows what comes next in 2025. The Crimson Tide have to be better fast to measure up to the Alabama standard.

     

    DeBoer recently talked about the opportunity for the entire Alabama program looking inward.

     

    “Yeah, we know that we need to be better,” DeBoer said. “That’s the expectation I had, you know from day one is that we perform at a championship level, and we certainly fell short of that. Whether you’re 0-12 or 12-0 in a regular season, you know you’re always going to really critique and be detailed on how you got to improve. And I appreciate what our staff is doing, what our players are doing, to really look inward, work together and continue to move forward.”

     

    There were some bad losses for Alabama, including to Vanderbilt and Oklahoma that really stand out. It all but ended their College Football Playoff hopes.

     

    Of course, a sputtering offense in a postseason loss to Michigan didn’t inspire too much confidence. But Rome wasn’t built, or rebuilt, in a day.

     

    “A lot of good things are already happening,” DeBoer said. “It already feels just a lot different internally as we turn the page into 2025, from the first team meeting, which was less than two weeks after our last bowl game. So, just excited about what’s happening. The work that’s being put in. Haven’t had a chance to be around the guys a lot, just because we’ve been on the road recruiting and only get a few days here, especially as a head coach, the only time of the year down in January to get out.

  • Ipswich Town loaned defender Harry Clarke to Sheffield United.

    Ipswich Town loaned defender Harry Clarke to Sheffield United.

    Harry Clarke, a defender for Ipswich, has described his short-term transfer to Sheffield United as a “no-brainer” given the Blades’ pursuit of Premier League promotion.

    According to Clarke, 23, “Where the boys are here, going for promotion, it was a no-brainer really,” he said on the Yorkshire club’s website.

    “I’ve performed here a few times, and Bramall Lane has an amazing vibe.

    “The league is difficult. On their day, anyone can defeat anyone. I wish to provide that experience because I am aware of what it required last year.

    “I am young but I’ve been there, so hopefully we can achieve something this year.

    ” With the Blades in second place in the Championship, two points behind leaders Leeds, Clarke has chosen to pursue a promotion bid rather than fight for relegation at Portman Road.

    “We have been looking to strengthen in this area, and we’re delighted to bring in someone of Harry’s quality to bolster our ranks,” stated Chris Wilder, the team’s manager, who has previously added Ben Brereton Diaz, Tom Cannon, and Hamza Choudhury during the January transfer window.

    “Despite being young, he has a lot of experience for his age and understands what it takes to succeed at this level.

    We have known him for a while, and we are very happy that he has decided to come here while others have not.

     

  • As rumors circulate, Brentford striker Wissa reveals Forest’s interest in a deal.

    As rumors circulate, Brentford striker Wissa reveals Forest’s interest in a deal.

    According to English reports, Forest may make a second offer despite their £18–22 million approach being rejected.

    Journalist Lee-Roy Kabeya shared the video on X after the footballer was questioned about the issue on Canal+ South Africa.

    The translation of Wissa’s response is: “There is an interest, there is an interest.I am unable to say whether transfers are possible at this time.

    However, starting this summer, there has been interest.

    They’re having a fantastic season, and I’m keeping up my pace. Yes, I am currently concentrating on Brentford, but we’ll see what transpires.

     

  • Iraola Encourages Supporters to Savor Cherries’ Winless Run

    Iraola Encourages Supporters to Savor Cherries’ Winless Run

    Bournemouth’s head coach, Andoni Iraola, has encouraged Cherries fans to enjoy the thrilling ride as his team continues to leave their mark on Premier League history with an outstanding winning streak.

    Bournemouth’s incredible run has now reached 11 games after a decisive 5-0 victory over, raising excitement among supporters about possible European qualifying. Iraola, on the other hand, has continuously kept the discussion focused on one game at a time, avoiding future goals.

    “The most important thing is to enjoy the game,” Iraola said firmly. “Take pride in our performance against Newcastle and our prior meeting at Stamford Bridge.

    Let’s have fun today.Even while it’s tempting to look at the standings, doing so won’t benefit us in any real way.

     

  • Tim Smith on defeating Auburn five times in a row, switching to DeBoer, and the Senior Bowl

    Tim Smith on defeating Auburn five times in a row, switching to DeBoer, and the Senior Bowl

    Tim Smith left Alabama with a record that might hold for a long time in addition to never losing against Auburn.

    Smith received an additional year of eligibility because of COVID, and he was a true freshman with the Crimson Tide in 2020.

    The defensive tackle finished his career with a perfect 5-0 record against the Tigers, and Alabama never lost the Iron Bowl.

    In Mobile, where he will play in Saturday’s Reese’s Senior Bowl, Smith stated Tuesday, “I hadn’t really kept track of the record until we got into the locker room and started conversing.” “I thought, ‘Damn, have I lost to Auburn since coming here?’” And the response was “no,” so I counted five games before it finally occurred to me.

    During his five years at Alabama, Smith participated in the Iron Bowl and started the final three games.

    Malachi Moore, a former Crimson Tide safety who was also scheduled to participate in the Senior Bowl before requiring surgery in December, shares the “5-0 vs.

    Auburn” distinction with him. The record of Smith and Moore could

    Smith, a native of Florida, participated in 63 games while playing for Alabama. He set career highs in all three categories with a total of 124 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and six sacks. Smith was a somewhat late addition to the Senior Bowl, where he will join the American team’s punter James Burnip, tight end C.J. Dippre, and former Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe. Hancock Whitney Stadium will host the annual college football all-star game and NFL draft showcase starting at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Smith remarked, “I’m quite excited.

    ” I simply thought it was another chance to show off my skills and conduct a few one-on-ones at this location. To be honest, I’m most looking forward to the chat portion.

  • Report: Engstrand is the Jets’ preferred OC and the Lions’ tight ends coach

    Report: Engstrand is the Jets’ preferred OC and the Lions’ tight ends coach

    According to reports, the New York Jets have hired the tight ends coach from the Detroit Lions to serve under Aaron Glenn, their new head coach.

    The Jets have reached an agreement with Steve Heiden to take over as their offensive line coach, according to the NFL Network.

    Tanner Engstrand, the coordinator of passing games, is still seen as the front-runner to be the Jets’ next offensive line coach. John Morton is praised by Jon Gruden.

    The Lions gave John Morton the keys to one of the league’s most successful attacks for the previous three seasons when they signed him as their new offensive coordinator.

    Morton had previously worked with the Lions in 2022, and he assisted in putting many of the scheme’s components into place while former coordinator Ben Johnson was in charge.

    As a seasoned coach, Morton draws inspiration from Jim Harbaugh, Sean Payton, and Jon Gruden.

    The Lions’ new coordinator was praised by Gruden, who won a Super Bowl while coaching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at a recent

    When Gruden remarked, “I hope Detroit gets him,” “I’m aware that other clubs are vying for his services and that Denver doesn’t want to lose him.

    However, adding Johnny Morton would be a great excuse to go drink the nicest glass of cabernet you have.

    Gruden and Morton collaborated with the Raiders in Oakland and Las Vegas.

    Gruden hired Morton to coach the Raiders for the first time in 1998.

     

    The two collaborated until Gruden was traded before the 2002 season.

    When Gruden rejoined the Raiders as head coach in 2019, they would reconnect and stay together until Gruden’s resignation in 2021.

     

     

  • The Serie A midfielder has named Manchester City and Nottingham Forest as his preferred transfer destinations.

    The Serie A midfielder has named Manchester City and Nottingham Forest as his preferred transfer destinations.

    According to sources in Brazil, Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz has named the City Ground and the Etihad Stadium as two of his preferred destinations.

    Even though Manchester City has already spent more than £130 million during the January transfer window, they are still actively looking to add players to Pep Guardiola’s starting lineup.

    The manager of Manchester City has previously maintained that the team has merely proceeded with their intentions to rebuild their first-team roster, choosing not to make significant investments to update their alternatives during the most recent transfer window.

    As a result, Txiki Begiristain and his recruitment partners moved quickly to add Omar Marmoush to their forward line and Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis to the middle defensive ranks.

    However, Manchester City supporters have been clamoring for action in the defensive midfield position as Rodri is still a ways off from playing again after suffering a double-knee injury and there are still issues on the field in competitive games.

    According to Sport Witness’s translation and relay, Pep Guardiola’s team wants the Brazil international on a simple loan deal with no buyout clause, while the Turin-based team wants a sale or loan with a buyout clause. Although the article makes no mention of a transfer fee, it is said that Nottingham Forest, the team led by Nuno Espírito Santo, is “willing to make a large investment” to sign the midfield player. It is currently unclear if Manchester City and Juventus can reach an agreement over the midfield player and if City thinks their former player is deserving of the possible future investment.

    Rodri, Pep Guardiola’s go-to defensive midfielder, is not anticipated to make”Every position is crucial for effective play, and for a variety of reasons, we must substitute two players who are not suitable holding midfielders for Rodri this time around.

    However, we’ll see what needs to be done later.

  • Arsenal brace for dramatic Ollie Watkins transfer twist as £64m deal ‘agreed’ and medical planned

    Arsenal brace for dramatic Ollie Watkins transfer twist as £64m deal ‘agreed’ and medical planned

    In order to finalise a January deal, an Aston Villa striker—not Ollie Watkins—is scheduled for a medical. Watkins was included in the starting lineup for Villa’s Champions League match against Celtic, even though the club rejected an offer of £60 million from Arsenal earlier this week. As an avid supporter of Arsenal, the 29-year-old has acknowledged that playing for the Gunners would be an absolute dream. That would imply that he is amenable to a transfer, but Villa and Unai Emery don’t seem to share that sentiment, since Jhon Duran is also drawing a lot of interest this month.

    The Saudi Pro League team Al-Nassr and Chelsea have both been linked to a move for the 21-year-old, and it appears that the latter is getting close to signing him. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that Duran will undergo a medical examination in London on Thursday prior to finalising a £64 million (€77 million) transfer.

    Emery is not expected to approve both transactions, which would indicate that Arsenal needs to work hard on Watkins. With Victor Boniface of Bayer Leverkusen as their backup, Al-Nassr is acting swiftly to get a striker as the Saudi Arabian transfer market ends on Thursday, January 30. Based on that, Duran might still be at Villa Park, which would allow Arsenal to officially sign Watkins. Villa may not have a better time to sell than now, despite their insistence that they do not want to, considering his age, form, and contract status. Additionally, Duran is obviously a ready-made successor, so if one were to leave, the other would be assured of regular minutes going forward. But Villa

  • Gout Gout: Who are the parents of the 17-year-old who broke Usain Bolt’s 200m record

    Gout Gout: Who are the parents of the 17-year-old who broke Usain Bolt’s 200m record

     

     

    Gout Gout of Australia (right) celebrates with his mother Monica, winning the U18s, 100m final during the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships at Queensland and Athletics Centre in Brisbane. Image source:

    Gout Gout has overcome identity challenges and personal struggles to break records but who are the people behind his success?

    Gout Gout is an emerging sprinter from Australia who has captured the attention of the athletics world with his blistering speed.

     

    Beyond his achievements on the track, Gout Gout’s journey is one of resilience and complexities of identity.

     

    He was born to South Sudanese parents, Bona and Monica Gout, and is the third of their seven children. Gout Gout’s story has with time highlighted the struggles and triumphs of a young athlete navigating personal and professional challenges.

     

    ‘Roughest moment of my entire life’- Usain Bolt opens up about his greatest moment of fear

    ‘Roughest moment of my entire life’- Usain Bolt opens up about his greatest moment of fear

    His South Sudanese parents migrated to Australia in 2005 to seek better opportunities for their family. The couple decided to settle in Australia with the main focus being to give their children a brighter future.

     

    Their parents were out to give them an opportunity that they might not have had in their homeland and relocating to Australia might have opened huge doors for him.

     

    During their migration, it led to their family name being recorded as ‘Gout’ instead of its original spelling, ‘Guot.’ To an ordinary person, that might seem like a minor discrepancy but it carries deeper cultural and personal significance.

     

    Over the years, the youngster’s parents have worked toward correcting this mistake, specifically his father but their efforts seem to bear no fruit. There has been a contradiction between his father and his manager James Templeton concerning the name.

     

    His sprinting journey began at an early age and with time, he has shown a natural aptitude for speed and agility, excelling in school competitions and gradually making his way onto the national scene.

     

    His parents, despite their initial doubts about his career path, have grown to become his biggest supporters. They supported his passion and talent and encouraged him to follow his dreams.

     

    ‘Uncharted territory for me’ – Kishane Thompson makes surprising admission ahead of new season

    ‘Uncharted territory for me’ – Kishane Thompson makes surprising admission ahead of new season

    His rise in athletics has not been without its challenges since a young sprinter, the pressures of competition, balancing personal and academic commitments, and dealing with the weight of expectations have all tested his resilience.

     

    Gout Gout rose to fame following his remarkable performance at the 2024 Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane. He broke Peter Norman’s Oceanian record of 20.06 and also bettered Usain Bolt’s world age-16 best of 20.13 seconds.

     

    He has also been compared to the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt, on several occasions but he has managed to demonstrate his ability to overcome these obstacles with focus and determination.

     

    ‘I always put Jesus first’ – Jodean Williams speaks after beating Shericka Jackson at Queen’s Grace Jackson Invitational

    ‘I always put Jesus first’ – Jodean Williams speaks after beating Shericka Jackson at Queen’s Grace Jackson Invitational

    Gout Gout’s future in sprinting looks incredibly promising with his spontaneous improvements and dedication to training. Beyond the track, Gout hopes to use his platform to inspire young athletes.

     

    With the unwavering support of his parents, Bona and Monica, and his determination, he continues to make a name for himself in the world of sprinting.

  • Nottingham Forest to launch late bid for former Liverpool midfielder

    Nottingham Forest to launch late bid for former Liverpool midfielder

     

    Nottingham Forest are going to be looking at lots of different players ahead of the transfer window slamming shut on Monday night.

     

    A striker does feel like the order of the day for Forest. The Reds are keen to get some more options in the final third and plenty of names have already been mooted.

     

    Matheus Cunha is the number one Forest target. However, with his value thought to be around £70 million, that deal does feel like a complex one to get over the line before Monday’s cut-off.

     

    It would appear that the Reds are leaving no stone unturned for this transfer window. With that in mind, a new link has emerged and it’s something of a surprise one.

     

    Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Besiktas during the Turkish Super League match between Besiktas and Fenerbahce at Besiktas Park on December 7, 2024 in I…

     

    According to reports in Turkey from O Medyem, Oxlade-Chamberlain is starting to attract interest from several Premier League clubs ahead of the deadline.

     

    Forest are thought to be one of those, with Brentford, Crystal Palace, Wolves and West Ham as the clubs mentioned in the latest article on the winger’s future.

     

    Oxlade-Chamberlain is currently playing in Turkey with Besiktas. However, he’s slipped down the pecking order with his current club and has made six appearances during 2024/25, scoring a single goal.

     

     

    The 31-year-old has bags of experience in the Premier League having spent time with Southampton, Arsenal and Liverpool. Oxlade-Chamberlian has 235 top-flight appearances to his name and has registered 44 goal contributions.

     

    The 20 goals that he’s scored in the Premier League eclipses the 15 that Callum Hudson-Odoi has managed throughout his career. Right now, the Forest man is injured and perhaps Oxlade-Chamberlain on a short-term deal is being eyed.

     

    Oxlade-Chamberlain unlikely to come to Forest

    This would feel like a strange one from a Forest perspective. Oxlade-Chamberlain struggled with injury issues during his time in England and that makes his signing very risky.

     

    At 31, he’s hardly a long-term option and although he’s a vastly experienced player, this would have the feeling of being something of a backwards step for Forest.

     

    The club worked hard in the transfer market to change the media perception in the summer. In fact, the last two summer windows have been largely positive and Forest won’t want to undo their hard work.

     

    As a result, this feels like a bit of a lazy media link. Turkish reports always need taking with a pinch of salt but we can’t see Champions League winner Oxlade-Chamberlain heading to the City Ground this month.