Patrik Allvin, GM of the Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in exchange for Tucker Poolman and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick. Brannstrom, who signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with Colorado after Ottawa chose not to extend a qualifying offer, recorded three goals, 20 points, 77 shots, and 111…
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Kai Havertz still has ‘another level’ to reach despite his excellent recent run of form. Following on from a strong 2023/24 campaign, Havertz has made a fine start to the new season. The Germany international scored the equaliser in Arsenal’s 3-1 comeback win over Southampton on Saturday, extending his record…
Gary Lineker has made a bold claim about Cole Palmer following his performance in Chelsea’s win against Brighton on Saturday afternoon. Palmer was outstanding against the Seagulls as he scored all four of Chelsea’s goals in their 4-2 win, with the pick of the lot a superb free-kick. The England international took his tally to…
1 Manchester United’s attention will now turn to the Europa League where they open their campaign with a game against Erik ten Hag’s former club FC Twente on Wednesday. The Dutchman openly professed his love for the Dutch club where he played in three separate spells as a player and also began his managerial career….
Sidney Crosby spoke with the media on Monday, addressing his contract status with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Reports suggest that Crosby is taking his time deciding on an extension, with uncertainty about his long-term commitment to a rebuilding Penguins team. Crosby provided reassurance to concerned fans by stating he is “pretty optimistic” that a contract extension…
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Expectations had never been this high for the New York Jets. If anything, they have a better team than they had last season, and they know they have no room for error now. But more than pressure, it feels like they have plenty of optimism. At least, that’s how team…
(Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) Last year, the Houston Texans were perhaps the biggest surprise in the NFL, and as a result, their present and immediate future are now very bright. After going 3-13-1 in 2022, little was expected of them in 2023, but instead, they won 10 games, went to the playoffs and advanced…
2 Just as rumours of Manchester United’s interest in Paris Saint-Germain’s Xavi Simons were starting to build, a new report this afternoon maintains that interest is likely to amount to nothing. The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, where he scored ten goals and provided 15 assists in 42…
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has insisted that new signing Leny Yoro has all the attributes and ability to succeed at Old Trafford. United recently announced the arrival of Yoro, who put pen to paper on a five-year deal. The Red Devils saw an offer worth £42m plus £10m in add-ons for the defender accepted…
Taylor Fritz recently lost his status as the number one US player, but he quickly regained it and fully believes he’s capable of winning Grand Slams, at least according to Mike Bryan. The American made his maiden ATP final in 2016 in Memphis when he was only 18 years old. At 26 now, the American…
