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  • Fox of the Kings will join the Spurs in a multi-team NBA deal, according to reports.

    Fox of the Kings will join the Spurs in a multi-team NBA deal, according to reports.

    ESPN said on Sunday that the Sacramento Kings are completing a multi-team NBA trade that would send All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox to Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs.

    Zach LaVine, a guard for the Chicago Bulls, will join the Kings as part of the deal.

    After it became apparent that Fox, 27, who has one more year left on his deal, wasn’t committed to staying in Sacramento for the long haul, the Kings reportedly initiated trade negotiations for him last week.

    Fox will join French great Wembanyama, who is averaging 24.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and an incredible 4.0 blocks per game, at the Spurs, which became a popular destination.

    Fox may improve a late-season push and serve as a foundation for the upcoming seasons.

    This season, the Spurs added veterans to the youthful core led by Wembanyama. Fox has played in the NBA for eight seasons, all with Sacramento.

    After missing the playoffs for 16 seasons, he persevered through five losing seasons with the Kings before they finally made it in 2022–2023, ending the NBA’s longest postseason drought.

    Fox is second on the team in assists and third in rebounds this season, scoring a team-high 25.0 points per game.

    Along with LaVine from the Bulls, the Kings will also acquire Sidy Cissoko, a 20-year-old Frenchman, from San Antonio.

    According to The Athletic, the deal will also send Jordan McLaughlin to the Spurs and Kevin Huerter, Zach Collins, and Tre Jones to the Bulls.

    Averaging 24.0 points per game and shooting 51.1 percent from the field, LaVine, a two-time All-Star, is having a successful season.

    Cissoko, 20, has only played in 29 NBA games since the Spurs selected him with the 44th overall choice in the 2023 lottery.

     

  • Should Myles Garrett be traded from the Browns to the Detroit Lions? You make the choice.

    Should Myles Garrett be traded from the Browns to the Detroit Lions? You make the choice.

    As a former No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 draft out of Texas A&M, Garrett, 29, had 14 sacks last season for the second consecutive season and is still one of the NFL’s most feared linemen

    . He would look fantastic in Honolulu Blue and silver lining up opposite Aidan Hutchinson on the Lions’ defensive line this fall.

    He has two years left on his five-year, $125-million extension.

    But the Browns would reportedly take on over $36 million in dead money if they dealt him owing to the many contract restructures they have done with him over the years.

    And Cleveland has been adamant they aren’t dealing him — creating an unpleasant scenario with their superstar.

    Browns general manager Andrew Berry just last week as asked: “If someone sees you at dinner and says, ‘We’ll give you two ones for Myles, do you say I’m not interested?’” “Correct. You can put that on the record,” Berry said. So, we’re asking Lions fans: What would you give up to get Garrett in Detroit? For context, Khalil Mack was 27 years old in 2018 when the Oakland Raiders traded him to the Chicago Bears for two first-round picks, a third and a sixth.

    The Bears also got back a second-round pick and a seventh.

    The best player Oakland ended up with in the deal was running back Josh Jacobs, the 24th overall pick in 2019. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press:

  • Palmer, the goalie, is scheduled for Ipswich medical

    Palmer, the goalie, is scheduled for Ipswich medical

    The 28-year-old will depart The Hawthorns after completing the academy and is scheduled to have a medical at Portman Road before to the transfer deadline.

    Ipswich is reportedly paying up to £5 million in total, while several sources are arguing over the precise amount.

    Palmer has played 104 games for West Brom, who are currently sixth in the Championship.

    The Baggies decided to let him go because they think Josh Griffiths, Joe Wildsmith, and Ben Cisse, an England Under-19 player, are a good succession plan.

    Palmer will fill in for Christian Walton, who will be out for several weeks due to a groin injury, and the Tractor Boys have no intentions to move any other goalkeepers.

  • Despite a calm transfer deadline day, Nottingham Forest’s tandem is in hot form.

    Despite a calm transfer deadline day, Nottingham Forest’s tandem is in hot form.

    Nottingham Forest appear to have been handed a double injury boost as they take a break from Premier League action.

    The Reds returned to winning ways in style at the weekend as they thumped Brighton and Hove Albion 7-0 at the City Ground.

    They now have a couple of weeks without a league fixture, although they do have an FA Cup tie at Exeter City on the horizon.

    Forest have used the gap in the schedule to go to Dubai for a warm-weather training camp.

    As well as being put through their paces in the United Arab Emirates, team bonding exercises will also be a key feature of their trip.

    A video of the Reds being tested on the first day of camp has been uploaded by the club.

    Additionally, both center-back Murillo and winger Callum Hudson-Odoi are seen collaborating with their colleagues, which will be very beneficial for head coach Nuno Espirito Santo.

    After being substituted out of last month’s victory over Southampton due to a groin issue, Hudson-Odoi has missed the previous two games. After needing medical attention on the field, Murillo was replaced against the Seagulls in the 72nd minute.

    Nuno later expressed his optimism that the Brazilian was just dealing with a dead leg.

    The return of midfielders Ibrahim Sangare and Danilo from extended absences has already strengthened Forest.

    For the first time since injuring his ankle on the first day of the season, the former was named in the starting lineup on Saturday.

    Sangare, meanwhile, came off the bench to indicate his recovery from a hamstring issue, marking his first appearance since the end of August.

    We are producing a number of stories that highlight Nottingham Forest’s achievements this season at the City Ground.

    from the money to the previous supervisors. examining the ways in which Nuno’s squad is helping the City on the field.

     

     

  • Marcus Rashford’s squad number at Aston Villa has been made public, and it differs from the one he wore while playing for Manchester United.

    Marcus Rashford’s squad number at Aston Villa has been made public, and it differs from the one he wore while playing for Manchester United.

    Marcus Rashford, a recent acquisition, will wear Aston Villa’s No. 9 shirt for the rest of the season, the club has revealed.

    Over the weekend, Rashford moved from Manchester United to Villa on a temporary loan that will last until the end of the season.

    Rashford has made 426 senior appearances for United, scoring 138 goals. He did, however, play his final game for the Red Devils on December 12 prior to a falling out with manager Ruben Amorim. “I want to thank Manchester United and Aston Villa for making this loan deal happen,” Rashford stated after completing his first trade of his career.

  • Highlights of Sunday Night Football: Lions defeat Texans with a last-second 52-yard ( goal

    Highlights of Sunday Night Football: Lions defeat Texans with a last-second 52-yard ( goal

    The Detroit Lions defeated the Houston Texans 26-23 on Sunday, their sixth consecutive victory, thanks to a 52-yard field goal by Jake Bates as time ran out.

    After falling behind 23-7 at the half, the Lions scored the game’s last 19 points.

    In the victory, quarterback Jared Goff threw five interceptions, but Detroit overcame his wild performance.

    Goff is only the third quarterback to throw five interceptions and win a game since 1990.

    C.J. Stroud was fired four times and had two interceptions of his own for the Texans.

    The Lions’ first drive ended with Goff being picked off, and eight plays later, Houston replied with a touchdown.

    The Texans increased their lead with a field goal following a Detroit three-and-out.

    The Lions’ 11-play, 70-yard drive to narrow the score to 10-7 gave the impression that they were finally settling into an offensive rhythm.

    However, their last four drives of the first half consisted of a three-and-out, an interception, another interception on a Hail Mary try, and another three-and-out.

    Houston added a touchdown and two more field goals during that period.

    John Metchie’s 15-yard reception, his first of his career, was the Texans’ last touchdown.

    The quarterbacks exchanged interceptions to begin the second half. Detroit eventually worked down the field for a touchdown after a Houston punt, bringing the score down to 23–13. The game suddenly came to a stop.

    Before the offenses combined for three consecutive punts, the quarterbacks exchanged interceptions a second time.

    With a seven-play, 64-yard drive for a touchdown to make the score 23–20, the Lions finally put everything back in order.

    Houston had a late chance to win after Detroit tied the score with another seven-play drive.

    Ka’imi Fairbairn missed a 58-yard field goal that would have put Houston ahead, but Stroud guided the Texans to the 40-yard line.

     

     

  • After Ipswich’s triumph, Southampton’s manager praises the Super Eagles’ goal scoring pair.

    After Ipswich’s triumph, Southampton’s manager praises the Super Eagles’ goal scoring pair.

    Ivan Juric, the head coach of Southampton, gave tribute to Paul Onuachu and Joe Ayodele-Aribo, two Nigerians, after their goals helped the Saints defeat Ipswich Town by three points yesterday evening, according to Soccernet.ng.

    Southampton had only won once in 23 league games this season going into the match at Portman Road, and their dismal play has dropped them to 20th place in the standings.

    Ivan Juric praised the Nigerians after they won their first game since he took over as Southampton’s head coach thanks to an early goal from Aribo and a late goal from Onuachu.

    It’s an amazing sensation. I believe we played some games that were much better than this one, like Manchester United, and we didn’t lose.

    We had some rough patches today, but the players were fantastic, and we earned it. It’s character because we made a strong defense.

    We had to make some adjustments due to issues with [Harwood-] Bellis and Jack [Stephens], but I insisted that we have quality, and the second objective is the caliber of Paul [Onuachu] and Deeno (Kamaldeen).

    triumph It was a wonderful occasion.

    According to statements from Southampton’s official website, the Croatian manager stated, “He [Onuachu] deserved it because he worked hard.

    It’s his second goal, but I think he can score more.”

    “I think Joe [Aribo] is a great guy; he does everything for the team.” Whether he is in the middle, at the back, or forward, it makes no difference to him.

    He played left center back today, and I thought his second half was excellent.

    Joe was fantastic today, and we worked really hard.

    Even with their victory, Southampton has only nine points from 24 Premier League games and, without a miracle, may be relegated to the EFL Championships.

     

  • Rashford joins Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United

    Rashford joins Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United

    Marcus Rashford, a forward for Manchester United, is spending the rest of the season on loan at Aston Villa.

    The 27-year-old is Villa’s third acquisition of the January transfer window, after Netherlands international Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund and Spanish full-back Andres Garcia from Levante.

    Rashford has made 15 Premier League appearances for Manchester United this season.

    He scored two goals in a 4-0 victory against Everton a week later, and he also scored in head coach Ruben Amorim’s debut game, a 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town on November 24.

    Since being excluded from the team for the Manchester derby on December 15, he has not featured.

    A product of United’s academy, Rashford joined the team at the age of seven and made his senior debut in 2016, scoring twice in the UEFA Europa League against FC Midtjylland before doing the same in the Premier League against Arsenal.

    Rashford posted on his Instagram account, “I want to thank Aston Villa and Manchester United for making this loan deal possible.”

    “Aston Villa was a simple choice for me, even if I was fortunate to have a few clubs approach me.

    I truly respect the team’s performance this season and the goals of the coaches.

    All I want to do is play football, and I can’t wait to get started.

    “I wish everyone at Manchester United all the best for the rest of the season.”

    In 2022–2023, he had his most successful season, scoring 30 goals across all competitions, becoming the first United player to do so since Robin van Persie in 2013. That season, he was named the Players’ Player of the Year as well as the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year.

    Rashford has been active in humanitarian endeavors off the field, most notably advocating for free school meals for disadvantaged kids in the UK.

    In 2021, he received an MBE in appreciation of his work. Rashford has made 426 appearances in all competitions while at Old Trafford, winning two FA Cups, two EFL Cups, and the Europa League with 138 goals.

    Rashford has scored 17 goals and gained 60 caps for his country.

     

     

     

  • Pete Thamel shares major detail about Ryan Grubb’s hiring as Alabama assistant football coach

    Pete Thamel shares major detail about Ryan Grubb’s hiring as Alabama assistant football coach

    Ryan Grubb, who originally traveled to Tuscaloosa from Washington with Kalen DeBoer but departed before the spring game to accept a position with the Seattle Seahawks, was rehired by Alabama football on Sunday.

    Additionally, Grubb will take over as DeBoer’s primary play-caller in 2025, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

    The return of a key staff member to Kalen DeBoer is big news for Alabama.

    I’ve been informed that Grubb will call plays for Alabama the next season, which is a big step for the Tide, Thamel wrote on Twitter.

    The modified role of 2024’s top play-caller, Nick Sheridan, remains unclear, according to Alex Scarborough of Bama247.

    Before Sheridan was hired, Scarborough had already spoken with Grubb that Alabama might consider keeping him in a new capacity.

    Scarborough stated, “It is unclear where Grubb would fit on Alabama’s staff.

    ” No position on the ten-person assistant coaching staff is open. The current quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator is Nick Sheridan.

    He helped recruit five-star quarterback Keelon Russell and was with DeBoer at the Senior Bowl on Tuesday. Furthermore, DeBoer hasn’t shown any signs of losing faith in Sheridan’s skills.

    In theory, Grubb might be hired as an analyst or given a similar title.

    The NCAA gave coaches more leeway with what were once referred to as “off-field” assistants in 2024 when it decided to remove limits on who might teach.

     

     

  • Nottingham Forest 7-0 Brighton: Perfect response from ruthless hosts

    Nottingham Forest 7-0 Brighton: Perfect response from ruthless hosts

    After suffering your biggest loss of the year, how do you react? By winning your biggest Premier League title in almost thirty-four years.

    High-flying Nottingham Forest had the perfect response to last weekend’s 5-0 loss at Bournemouth on Saturday, sweeping to a 7-0 victory against Brighton.

    Nuno Espirito Santo made a brilliant move by switching to a back three, which was intended to give his offensive players more freedom.

    His team put on a vicious attacking show for the City Ground’s home crowd, with Chris Wood and Anthony Elanga playing key roles.

    With a well-earned treble, Wood, who had nine league goals versus Brighton before to Saturday, increased his 2024–25 league total to 17.

    The only player to score more is Stan Collymore (22 in 1994–95).

    Elanga completed a hat-trick of assists in the second half by tying up Wood after a frantic run, after having set up Wood’s first goal of the game before the interval and Morgan Gibbs-White’s header.

    Brighton provided many assists to the home team, including Lewis Dunk’s own goal in the first, Tariq Lamptey’s penalty after Gibbs-White’s careless foul, and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen’s pass to Jota Silva in Forest’s eighth.

    However, a brutal Forest performance was too great to ignore, as Nuno’s squad recorded their largest league victory since crushing Chelsea 7-0 in the top flight in April 1991.