According to TSN’s Director of Scouting Craig Button, the Edmonton Oilers knew something about their roster that almost everyone else seemed to overlook. While insiders and fans were busy focusing on the need for a top-six winger and an upgrade to their top-four defensive core, GM Ken Holland wanted lineup flexibility. He needed depth, and…
2 Manchester United’s u18s have spent the week taking part in unique developing programmes away from the playing field. On the opposite side of the touchline, United’s youngsters have been working hard to obtain their UEFA C-level coaching badges, formerly known as the FA Level 2 qualification. A part of the programme involved United’s u18s…
3 With the January transfer window deadline fast approaching, Manchester United have been trying to move on several academy players. The club have already confirmed that Isak Hansen-Aarøen is on his way to join Bundesliga side Werder Bremen. The highly-rated midfielder is leaving permanently after finding chances hard to come by. United have reportedly inserted…
By Peter Owen A FORMER golf pro, turned administrator, who spent 20 years in the golf industry in Asia and owned the winner of the 2015 Stradbroke Handicap, has taken up new role as general manager of Noosa Golf Club on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Anthony Sinclair, whose CV reads like a Hollywood movie script, succeeds…
2 Newport County manager Graham Coughlan has warned Manchester United to expect a very hostile reception when they make their way to Rodney Park to face his side on Sunday. United are set to clash against County for the first time in the club’s illustrious history, in a crucial FA Cup fourth-round clash. Courtesy of…
Scot Pollard, a retired NBA player known for his distinctive hairstyles and a memorable stint on the television show “Survivor,” currently needs a heart transplant. Recent images posted by his wife, Dawn Pollard, on January 10, reveal that the former NBA champion has undergone numerous surgeries and medical examinations. He is grappling with a hereditary…
Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. was wowed by Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren during Monday’s 136-128 home loss (31 points/4 rebounds/5 assists/2 blocks/11-14 FG/4-5 3-PT/5-8 FT). (via Washington Wizards): “Very unique skillset for a guy with his length and size. Obviously he can shoot, shooting just under 40 (percent) on the year…
Rafael Nadal is returning to tennis shortly, and Daniil Medvedev is excited about potentially facing the Spaniard. There is a lot of history between Medvedev and Nadal because they contested a pretty iconic Australian Open final where Medvedev was on the verge of winning. Nadal somehow pulled away the comeback to become the leading man…
The Calgary Flames’ dynamic with pending UFA Chris Tanev has evolved rapidly in the past month and a half, taking an unexpected turn after initial challenges with the season and the team’s coming to terms on many of their pending UFAs. Previously, the Flames seemed inclined to prioritize extensions for forward Elias Lindholm and defensemen…
13 Getafe will profit from a 20% sell-on clause should Mason Greenwood be sold by Manchester United next year, as part of a unique loan deal agreed between the two clubs last summer. Greenwood has not played for United since being suspended by the club following his arrest by Greater Manchester Police on suspicion of…
