Author: Naandiyak Solomon

  • Lewis Hamilton is backed by a $50 million Formula One rival as a possible title challenger, but with one caveat.

    Christian Horner, Lewis Hamilton’s rival team manager, believes that if the Ferrari driver starts off well with the team, he might be a title contender this season.

    The seven-time Formula One world champion shocked many in 2024 when he declared he was leaving Mercedes.

    Beginning in 2013, the driver and the team benefited greatly from their relationship, which dominated the sport from 2014 until 2020.

    One could argue that the driver’s decision to make a shift was influenced by the dip in performance starting in 2022.

    However, there have been doubts about Lewis Hamilton’s probable success with Ferrari.

    The driver is a seven-time world champion, and he would surpass Michael Schumacher as the most-winning Formula One driver if he were to win a championship with the Italian squad.

    On the other hand, his form in 2024 generated a lot of worries.

     

    George Russell held the advantage over the driver most of the time, and the driver did not have a terrific run.

    However, the driver still has supporters since Christian Horner, the manager of the opposing team, is worth $50 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.

    Horner believes that if the driver can start off well at Ferrari, he might emerge as a serious competitor.

    He told Motorsportweek and other media:

    McLaren manager Zak Brown also supported Lewis Hamilton, believing that since Ferrari was so near to the front in 2024, this should happen again in 2025.

    According to the aforementioned publication, Brown backed the British driver to take advantage of the car’s competitiveness:

    Lewis Hamilton would achieve his eighth world championship if he were to win one with Ferrari.

    With seven titles apiece, the driver and Michael Schumacher presently hold the same record, but one more would enable him to surpass the German.

  • Nottingham Forest wages: Who is the best paid player at the Tricky Trees and everything you need to know about Forest’s salary bill

    Nottingham Forest wages: Who is the best paid player at the Tricky Trees and everything you need to know about Forest’s salary bill

    Liverpool has emerged as the front-runner in the Premier League title battle, which has been getting more intense in recent weeks.

    But a number of other teams are putting up a strong fight to unseat the Reds, and Nottingham Forest, led by Nuno Espirito Santo, is among the most intriguing of them.

    Real-time scores on Goal.com REAL-TIME SCORES AND NEW TRANSFERS LA LIGA CULTURE PREMIER LEAGUE BETTING Premier League match between Everton FC and Nottingham Forest FCGetty Pictures Sport Objective: February 4, 2025, 07:00+01:00 0 Nottingham Forest wages: Find out who makes the most money at Tricky Trees and all the information you require on Forest’s pay scale.

    Money The Premier League Forest of Nottingham Wood, C. Ward-Prowse, J. Milenkovic, N. Hudson-Odoi, C. Who gets the most money credited to their account each year, and how much does each Forest player make? Liverpool has emerged as the front-runner in the Premier League title battle, which has been getting more intense in recent weeks.

    But a number of other teams are putting up a strong fight to unseat the Reds, and among the most interesting candidates is Nuno Espirito Santo’s

  • Learn the 2025 Salary Cap Range for the Detroit Lions

    Learn the 2025 Salary Cap Range for the Detroit Lions

    More important details about the 2025 salary cap have been revealed to the Detroit Lions and the rest of the league.

    The NFL reportedly told teams on Wednesday that the salary cap per team would range from $277.5 million to $281.5 million, though the precise amount has not yet been disclosed.

    According to a memo distributed to teams throughout the league, the precise figure will be decided upon the following week.

    The cap space allocated to teams is continually increasing; last year, it reached a record of $255.4 million.

    The salary cap has gone up by over $53 million over the last two seasons. The 2024 player cost and salary cap amount were both lowered by $10 million per team, which accounts for the significant increase from the previous season to the following campaign.

    This resulted from the addition of $1 million to Performance Based Pay and a $9 million adjustment

    Depending on the official cap, the Lions might have anywhere from $49,854,933 to $53,854,933. The Lions presently hold the tenth-most salary-cap space, according to Overtime.

    According to OverTheCap’s current estimate, the cap should be set at $279.5 million, giving the Lions $51,854,933 in room.

    With more than $120 million to spend, New England will have the most salary-cap space in the NFL. With between $97 million and $101 million, Las Vegas comes in second.

    The league’s bottom three teams in terms of cap space are the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, and New Orleans Saints.

    General manager Brad Holmes recently told Local 4 News that those in his position spend a lot more time over the offseason than during the regular season.

    “I understand that the offseason is named such because there aren’t any football games, but for a general manager, the offseason is far busier than the season,” Holmes stated.

    “Being in the draft and having free agency makes things much more stressful and time-consuming. There are many other things you have. You have the Combine to prepare offseason program.

    The added salary-cap room might help Detroit’s pending free agents, including as linebacker Derrick Barnes, right guard Kevin Zeitler, and cornerback Carlton Davis.

    Detroit has already granted a number of significant extensions and may have more in the works, so the increase in cap space is a good thing.

     

     

  • EPL: Fulham defeats Nottingham Forest, and Silva praises Bassey for a vital goal.

    EPL: Fulham defeats Nottingham Forest, and Silva praises Bassey for a vital goal.

    When Calvin Bassey scored in Fulham’s victory over Nottingham Forest, manager Marco Silva felt relieved.

    Last Saturday, the Whites defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1, and Bassey scored the game-winning goal. For the London club, it was the center-back’s first goal of the season.

    Silva claimed to have been practicing the Nigerian international’s box posture.

    The players’ celebration demonstrated their gratitude for Calvin.

    He is well-liked in the dressing room and scored his first goal for the team.

    He has been improving his positioning in the box, so it was wonderful to watch him score at last.

     

  • The format of the 2025 NBA All-Star Game is explained: The operation of the new four-team tournament competition

    The format of the 2025 NBA All-Star Game is explained: The operation of the new four-team tournament competition

    The All-Star Game in the NBA has a new look. At the Warriors’ Chase Center in 2025, the NBA will use a mini-tournament format with four teams: the champions of Friday’s Rising Stars Challenge and three NBA All-Star teams.

    The three clubs’ “honorary general managers”—Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith of TNT’s “Inside the NBA”—selected their lineups earlier this month.

    LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, and other All-Star mainstays will be on the court on Sunday night, along with rookies Victor Wembanyama, Cade Cunningham, and Tyler Herro.

    Here are some specifics about the modifications to the All-Star Game.

    Three NBA All-Star teams and the winner of the Rising Stars challenge will make up the four teams in the NBA’s new mini-tournament. The league’s top first- and second-year players, along with a few G League players, competed in the Rising Stars challenge, which was a four-team event on Friday night.

    Under the leadership of Spurs rookie Stephon Castle, who won MVP, Chris Mullin’s “Team C” won the Rising Stars competition.

    There are eight players on each NBA All-Star team.

    Two injured replacements are included in the total of 26 NBA All-Stars. 24 players were initially chosen, the same amount as in prior seasons.

    The format of the competition is straightforward. The opening game will pit Kenny’s Young Stars against Chuck’s Global Stars. In the second semifinal, Shaq’s original team will play Rising Stars, who are coached by Candace Parker.

    The championship game will bring the winners together. Each game is won by the first team to 40 points.

    The total amount of prizes is $1.8 million. Every member of the winning team receives $125,000. The second-place team’s players receive $50,000.

    The players on the semifinal losing teams receive $25,000. There were initially 12 players selected per conference, and 10 players were chosen as “starters” using the same voting procedure.

    In the past, the Eastern Conference and Western Conference would often compete in a single 48-minute All-Star Game.

    The league switched back to East vs. West in Indianapolis last season, but teams were chosen by the top vote-getters from 2018 to 2023.

    The outcome, a 397-point contest, drew a lot of criticism.

    The league is open to changing the format, according to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who has frequently bemoaned the caliber of play in recent All-Star Games. Silver alluded to something similar when he was in Mexico last November for a media appearance, stating that the league was considering doing away with the “traditional game format” this year.

    “I think everyone was disappointed in what they saw last year,” Silver continued.

    The players and the players association were also involved, in addition to the league. I believe that we all did what we believed we could, believing that somehow we would give it a collegiate try and witness a more competitive game, especially in Indiana, which is kind of the basketball heartland.”

    The league, according to Silver, has confirmed a committee to discuss the matter with the NBPA and team representatives about doing “something new” to “excite the fans and also excite the players, so it’s something they’re enthusiastic about participating in.”

     

  • An NFL analyst selects a compelling contender for a trade including Deebo Samuel.

    An NFL analyst selects a compelling contender for a trade including Deebo Samuel.

    Since the wide receiver informed the team earlier this month that he would prefer to be dealt, Deebo Samuel’s tenure with the San Francisco 49ers may be coming to an end soon.

    In 15 games, the 29-year-old caught a career-low 51 catches for 670 yards and three scores, capping a difficult season.

    The seasoned playmaker has demonstrated in past seasons that he is the kind of player who can open up a game; which team would be a suitable fit for him? According to Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports, the Washington Commanders, another NFC team, would be the ideal fit.

    Samuel would be a good addition to Washington’s offense, especially because Jayden Daniels just finished an incredible rookie season and Dan Quinn’s squad just returned from an NFC championship game trip.

  • Four specific striker targets are revealed by sources, but Leeds is not pursuing the Manchester United star.

    Four specific striker targets are revealed by sources, but Leeds is not pursuing the Manchester United star.

    Despite rumors, Leeds United is not considering a summer transfer for Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United, although Daniel Farke is eager to bolster the team in this area.

    The Whites intend to add a striker in the summer, and TEAMtalk is aware that their target list will inevitably change depending on the division they are in.With two goals from Patrick Struijk in a thrilling late victory over Sunderland on Monday, Leeds is the clear favorite to win the Championship and earn automatic promotion to the Premier League.

    If Farke’s team makes a comeback to the top flight, they will have more money and more goals. It’s also possible that Patrick Bamford will depart, freeing up a Premier League salary and creating space for a new number nine.

    However, Leeds is still unwilling to pay Hojlund’s ÂŁ85,000 weekly salary, and his transfer fee would be excessive given that Manchester United would never consider a sell this early in Hojlund’s employment that would result in a loss.

    More significantly, there is no indication that Manchester United is open to a sale at this time, and Hojlund remains dedicated to the team and starting games.

    Hojlund won’t be permitted to go even if Manchester United signs a new striker this summer, which is quite possible.

    To date, neither Leeds nor any other club have made an approach for Hojlund.

    But as previously stated, Leeds will try to sign a new striker this summer.

    Cameron Archer of Southampton was reportedly the Whites’ main target in January—the only real target they had, in fact—and they may rekindle their interest this summer.

    Although Southampton was hesitant to move Archer at the time, a deal might be possible this summer if Leeds get promoted and Southampton is relegated.

    Archer’s versatility as a left-winger or striker appeals to the Whites.

  • No. 1 Auburn defeats No. 2 Alabama and their in-state rival 94-85 behind 19 points from Johni Broome.

    No. 1 Auburn defeats No. 2 Alabama and their in-state rival 94-85 behind 19 points from Johni Broome.

    (AP) TUSCALOOSA, AL Johni Broome had 19 points and 14 rebounds and five teammates scored in double figures as No. 1 Auburn beat in-state rival and second-ranked Alabama 94-85 on Saturday in a matchup of top-ranked teams.

    Mark Sears scored 18 points and Grant Nelson added 12 points and 12 rebounds for Alabama, which rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half, but failed to complete the comeback.

    Denver Jones scored 16 points, Chad Baker-Mazara and Miles Kelly added 15 points apiece, Chaney Johnson had 14 and Tahaad Pettiford 13 for Auburn (23-2, 11-1 Southeastern Conference).

    Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway each scored 10 for Alabama (21-4, 10-2).

    Auburn: Baker-Mazara, a vital bench player, fouled out with just over two minutes left, while Dylan Cardwell, the starter, fouled out after only 12 minutes of play.

    After averaging 23 minutes per game, Johnson took up a lot of the load, playing 33 minutes.

    Alabama: The Tigers were able to shoot 46% from the field thanks to the Crimson Tide. Against Alabama, the squad shot over 40% from the field for the first time in conference play.

     

  • After a title push, Daniel Farke’s position can help Leeds United reverse the transfer trend.

    After a title push, Daniel Farke’s position can help Leeds United reverse the transfer trend.

    Having played for Leeds last season and Norwich City twice, he has really been on these streets three times.

    Regretfully, he was at Elland Road the only time he was unable to secure promotion.

    Failure at Wembley in May of last year was a double-edged sword that left them without Premier League football and with less time to get ready for the new season.

    Speaking on Friday at Thorp Arch, Farke acknowledged that it is never easy to make long-term plans when you don’t know what division his team will play in the following season.

    The Whites manager said, “It’s a little complicated because the financial resources differ a bit [between the leagues].”

    For instance, you may have to wait a little while if you decide to extend the contract of a highly paid player who is often too costly for the Championship.

    Or you have to wait till the Premier League’s funding is essentially certain if you can afford to be there with a Premier League signing.

    Because you want to plan sustainably, you need to be a little more attentive.

    Nothing you do will jeopardize the club’s long-term viability. I won’t do this as long as I’m in command. It’s difficult to balance.

    Farke does not want to overreact, particularly in light of last year’s events, but it would also be a mistake to ignore possible Premier League blueprints.

     

  • A thrilling update: the 2025 Junior PKF Championships will have U12 categories.

    A thrilling update: the 2025 Junior PKF Championships will have U12 categories.

    We are thrilled to provide a significant update on our young athletes’ chances to compete internationally.

    A new U12 (ages 10–11) division has been announced by the Pan American Karate Federation (PKF).

    It will be implemented at the 2025 Pan American Youth, Cadet, and U12 Championships in Asunción, Paraguay, from August 28–30. USA Karate consulted our Athletes Commission and Technical and Medical Committees in advance of this move.

    We have given great thought to our decision to compete in this new category while putting our athletes’ long-term growth and well-being first.

    Burnout and early specialization continue to be our top concerns; we want to see our athletes attain their maximum potential at the senior level by adhering to the USOPC’s high-performance models.

    Furthermore, we shall keep encouraging safe and healthy competition behaviors and strongly discourage weight-cutting at this developmental stage. Beginning August 28, 2025, USA Karate will offer Pre-Team divisions for athletes aged 10 or 11 at Nationals, apart from the current advanced divisions, in accordance with our development philosophy.

    The 2025 Junior PKF Championships in AsunciĂłn will be open to those who make it through this selection process. Additionally, all U12 athletes who compete in AsunciĂłn must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times to guarantee the safety of our youngest competitors.