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J.R. Smith Heads Back to College in Hopes To Join Their Golf Team
Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith is making a return to school. The retired player is enrolling at the North Carolina A&T State University to further his education in liberal studies, while also hoping to play for the school’s men’s golf team. Just 20 years ago, the retired NBA athlete had committed to the University of North Carolina but decided to forgo the college basketball route and entered the 2004 NBA draft. Smith recently spoke to a local news station about his decision to pursue higher education at this point in his post-NBA career. Smith said, “One of the best liberal studies programs is at A&T and it just so happens I’ve got deep roots in Carolina with Chris Paul, C.J. Paul. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in school. I’m excited though. It’s new challenge. I’ve got ...
Report: Tottenham now prepared to spend club record fee on ‘world-class’ striker
Tottenham are willing to pay up to €70 million (£60m) to sign Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport. Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo needs to bolster his front-line this summer. However, much will depend on what happens with Harry Kane. If the 28-year-old remains in north London, Tottenham will probably only sign a cheap back-up striker. Tottenham target Vlahovic in action for Fiorentina If he leaves, then the arrival of an elite centre-forward at Spurs can be expected. Tottenham willing to spend big on Vlahovic GDS claims that Fiorentina want around £60m for the brilliant 21-year-old. Spurs are reportedly ready to meet the asking price, but only if Kane leaves. What an incredible signing the Serbian ace would be for Nuno. The 6ft 3in ...
Real Madrid 2021/22 La Liga fixtures
With the 2021/2022 La Liga betting odds on Indiana-Bet and other bookmakers favouring Real Madrid, it’s worth looking at how last season and this transfer window will have an impact on Madrid’s upcoming campaign. Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid were going head-to-head and stride-for-stride throughout most of the 2020/21 season, with Los Blancos eventually losing the keenly-contested title run-in by a mere two points. Zinedine Zidane’s side managed 84 points, completing the season on an outstanding 18-game unbeaten La Liga streak. The Frenchman left the Spanish capital in the wake of a trophyless campaign, with Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane following in his footsteps soon after. Madrid brought Carlo Ancelotti back to the helm in the summer as part of their bid to reclaim domestic su...
Atletico Madrid 2021/22 La Liga fixtures
With the 2021/2022 La Liga betting odds putting Atletico Madrid as third-favourites to win the title, it’s worth it if you visit bet-nh.com for more information and also take a look at how last season and this transfer window will have an impact on Atletico’s upcoming campaign. Atletico Madrid prevailed in a nail-biting La Liga title race in 2020/21, pipping cross-city rivals Real Madrid to the crown in a thrilling season finale. It took Atletico two impressive comeback victories on the final two weekends of last season to ensure a two-point lead at the top of the standings in Spain. After lifting their first La Liga trophy since 2013/14, Diego Simeone will be looking to guide Los Rojiblancos to their first back-to-back domestic successes in 71 years. The reigning Spanish champions ha...
Barcelona 2021/22 La Liga fixtures
With the 2021/2022 La Liga betting odds placing Barcelona in a charitable second place, you should read this article about Mr Play casino before placing a bet online and also take a look at how last season and this transfer window will have an impact on Barcelona’s upcoming campaign. A topsy-turvy 2020/21 season saw Barcelona finish third in La Liga, seven points adrift of top-placed Atletico Madrid. Lionel Messi’s heartbreaking departure in early August has been an insult to injury as the Catalan outfit gear up for their first top-flight without the Argentine since 2003. A tumultuous summer highlighted by one of the most shocking turns of events in the footballing world this century puts Ronald Koeman’s side in an awkward position heading into the new campaign. Barcelona’s 2021/22 La Liga...
Report: Euro club want to reignite interest in 25-year-old Arsenal player
Italian club Lazio have reportedly reignited their interest in signing Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira this summer. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Foot Mercato), Lazio could reignite their interest in the 25-year-old this summer. Torreira joined the Gunners in 2018 from Sampdoria. The Uruguayan international has made 89 appearances for the north London club, scoring four goals. He spent last season on loan at Atletico Madrid, where he made 26 appearances and helped the team win the La Liga title. Lazio had previously shown interest in him, and now they want to reignite their interest. However, they need to offload some of their first-team players to make room for his arrival. Arsenal are willing to send Torreira on loan, with an option to sign him permanently. He has prev...
Barcelona set to pay Messi €39m loyalty bonus even after PSG transfer
Barcelona will pay departing star Lionel Messi a €39 million loyalty bonus, according to Spanish source El Mundo. Messi has been one of the sport’s most influential figures in recent history. He spent 17 years at Barcelona, scoring over 700 career goals and winning countless trophies. During that time, he became a Blaugrana legend and a footballing icon. Messi scores one of the most iconic goals of his career against Bayern Munich in 2015 However, the last few months have gone sour at Camp Nou. Last year, he submitted a transfer request after a trophy-less campaign. But following a stand-off with former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, he stayed at the club. Everything looked in place for the six-time Ballon d’Or winner to extend his contract at Barcelona this summer. They had won the Copa ...
Paratici will seal masterstroke if Spurs can sign 24-year-old Everton target – SL View
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria this summer, and he would be a brilliant signing for the club. As we reported earlier, Tottenham, Arsenal and Everton are all keen on signing the Switzerland international. Everton are keen to bolster their midfield, and the Toffees are even considering selling Andre Gomes to fund moves for new additions. Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff has been reportedly linked with a move to Everton, but Zakaria would be a cracking signing. That is why Tottenham must move quickly to secure his signature. Gladbach are open to cashing in on him, and they are demanding a fee of around €20 million. The 24-year-old played 32 games across all competitions last season. He is a highl...
‘Seriously interested’: Journalist claims Arsenal ready to bid £42m to sign 30-cap international star
Arsenal have not given up hope of signing Martin Odegaard permanently from Real Madrid this summer. The 22-year-old joined the Gunners on loan from Madrid during the January transfer window of 2020-21 and impressed heavily. He bagged two goals and two assists in 20 appearances, but his overall play marked him down as a player of true quality. Madrid’s new manager Carlo Ancelotti sees him as a part of his plans, but the situation could change if Arsenal make a big-money bid. According to journalist Rudi Galeti, the Gunners are seriously interested in signing the Norwegian international. ‼️‼️ Confirmations coming in: #Arsenal is seriously interested in #Odegaard‘s return 🇳🇴. The 🏴 ...
Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa chase English international midfielder
Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are exploring the possibility of signing James Ward Prowse from Southampton this summer. According to The Telegraph, both clubs are set to push for the player in the final weeks of the transfer window. Villa targeted Ward-Prowse earlier in the summer before they turned their attention to players to replace Jack Grealish. In Leon Bailey, Danny Ings and Emiliano Buendia, Villa have brought in top-class names to bolster their forward line. However, they are still in the market for more creativity, and Ward-Prowse fits the bill. Spurs want to add a dead-ball specialist to their squad, and Ward-Prowse is one of the best set-piece takers in the Premier League. Alongside Pierre Emile Hojbjerg and Tanguy Ndombele, the 26-year-old would be the ideal midfield partne...
Burnley to compete with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign versatile €20m-rated star – report
Burnley are prepared to go head-to-head with Brighton & Hove Albion in the race to sign Getafe defender Marc Cucurella, The Telegraph reports. Cucurella has been with La Liga outfit for the past two seasons, where he has impressed with four goals and eight assists from 85 appearances. The Spaniard started his career as a left-back, but he was vastly played on the left side of the midfield for Getafe in their preferred 4-4-2 formation. Brighton have been heavily tipped to sign him this summer, but it appears that they could now face competition from Burnley for his services. Sportslens view: Cucurella has played with lesser possession at Getafe, and he has regularly backtracked to help out his left-back with defensive duties. Brighton appear the perfect fit for him with their possession...
West Ham keen on 28-cap international, but face competition from two other PL clubs
West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing the Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso this summer. According to a report from L’Equipe, the 27-year-old midfielder is set to leave the German outfit this summer and he could be available on a bargain. Reports from Bild claimed earlier this week that the World Cup winner could be signed for a fee of around £8.4 million this summer. The Hammers could certainly use more depth and quality in their midfield and Tolisso could prove to be a superb addition alongside the likes of Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek. The 27-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past as well and he could be tempted to join the Londoners this summer. The Hammers can offer him regular first-team football and they will be playing in ...
