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She’s Back!: The GOAT Simone Biles Will Perform Balance Beam Final At The Olympics
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jamie Squire / Getty The GOAT is back! Simone Biles will be making her return to the gymnastics floor when she competes in the Balance Beam Final Tuesday (Aug.3). After understandably taking a break from competition after she revealed she was battling the “twisties,” a term coined by gymnasts to describe when they can’t judge where they are while in the air that could result in awkward landing, which could lead to a serious injury, the world’s greatest gymnast is back. USA Gymnastics confirmed the decorated gymnasts returned in a tweet stating, “We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow – Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!! Can’t wait to watch you both!” Biles has been cheering on the USA Gymnastics team f...
Newcastle United interested in signing former Arsenal star
Newcastle United are exploring the possibility of signing Aaron Ramsey from Juventus. According to Goal, the Magpies have enquired about the player’s availability as they look to bolster their midfield this summer. The Welshman has not had the best of times in Italy. He was brought into the side to add creativity, but the former Arsenal ace has netted just six times in all competitions for the Bianconeri. Under Maurizio Sarri, Ramsey was asked to play as a classic number ten but struggled in the role, particularly with his back to goal. “Ramsey needs to see more of the pitch in front of him, or he gets a little lost,” Sarri admitted in an interview with Sky Sport Italia in February last year. Sarri on Ramsey: “He maintains that he needs to see more of the pitch in front of ...
Leeds want South American with 16 goal contributions last season, player will cost €25m
Leeds United have been linked with a move for Brazilian attacker Matheus Cunha in recent weeks. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Premier League club can now sign the 22-year-old for around €25 million. The Brazilian had an impressive individual campaign with Hertha Berlin last season, and his performances caught Leeds’ attention. The Yorkshire club enjoyed an impressive first season back in the top flight despite lacking forward options. Patrick Bamford was the only goalscorer at the club last year, and Marcelo Bielsa needs to bring in another striker this summer. Cunha mostly operates on the left side of the attack but can also play as a centre forward. He bagged eight goals and eight assists across all competitions for Hertha last season and has the potential to develop into a top-class...
Aston Villa expected to submit bid for €35m-rated versatile attacker
Aston Villa are keen on improving their attacking options this summer and have been linked with Sampdoria midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard, as per ClubDoria46. The Danish international was impressive for the Serie A club last season, and his performances at the European Championships were also eye-catching. Villa are expected to submit a significant offer for the 21-year-old but may need to bid at least €35 million to tempt Sampdoria into selling. The technically gifted attacker can play in several positions, and his versatility would be hugely useful for Villa. The Midlands club could use Damsgaard to replace Jack Grealish, who is closing in on a summer move to Manchester City. Grealish has been a key performer for Villa, but City’s £100m bid may well be enough to secure his services. A decisi...
‘It will be a real shame’ – Lineker reacts to the developments regarding Spurs star’s future
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has not returned to pre-season training as expected. Kane has been heavily linked with Manchester City, and his decision to return to Spurs has only added to the speculation surrounding his future. Former Tottenham star Gary Lineker has claimed that it would be a real shame if the player tries to force a move away from his boyhood club. It will be a real shame if this is an ugly divorce. Will be much better for both the club and @HKane if an harmonious settlement can be achieved. https://t.co/0qibF1kQbQ — Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) August 2, 2021 We recently covered reports stating that Kane has a gentleman’s agreement with Daniel Levy regarding a summer exit. However, the Spurs chairman is reluctant to sanction his departure to City. The Eng...
Xander Schauffele Wins Olympic Gold Medal in Men’s Golf
American pro golfer Xander Schauffele has taken home the gold medal for Men’s Golf at this weekend’s Olympic golfing event, held on July 31 in Tokyo. The pro was faced with multiple challenges during his game. On Hole 14, one of his drives struck out of bounds towards the right, ending as a bogey. After the round, he said he fell short of the gap when he was directing his second shot, but the ball somehow drove into and out of the trees. By Hole 17, Schauffele drove into a sand trap, but an audacious approach created an opportunity for a six-foot birdie putt that he knocked down to take the lead. He was able to pull a par save on 18 after an additional missed fairway. Luckily, Xander was rescued by a clutch approach shot, earning him a one-stroke victory for a final score of 67. Competitor...
Arsenal and Leeds set to miss out on highly-rated Eredivisie midfielder
In-demand AZ Alkmaar starlet Teun Koopmeiners is on the verge of securing a move to Serie A, with Atalanta and Roma going head-to-head for his signature. During an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Koopmeiners displayed his frustration with the Italian clubs’ inability to meet AZ’s demands. However, negotiations with Atalanta and Roma are well underway, shutting down the prospect of moving to the Premier League. “This situation brings stress because, in the end, you think about it every day,” he said. “If the transfer doesn’t take place before the start of the season, I will just have to play well and put as many minutes as possible in my legs. “I understand that people think I have said goodbye to the club for some time, but especially in this period, marked by the coronavirus pande...
Real Madrid took struggling forward off the market
Carlo Ancelotti’s appointment as Real Madrid’s manager could turn around Vinicius Junior’s fortunes in Spain, Marca reports. Despite a stuttering start to his career at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Brazilian winger could upgrade his status in the Spanish capital following Ancelotti’s arrival. Los Merengues are undergoing a massive overhaul this summer, with two long-serving stalwarts, Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane, already out of the picture. Pressured to comply with La Liga’s newly introduced salary cap, Madrid will have to take several other first-team players off the books before the summer ends. However, Vinicius won’t be one of them, as Ancelotti plans to put the 21-year-old at the centre of his project. Even though he struggled for end-product last season, the ex-Flamengo player esta...
Everton and Tottenham Hotspur could battle to sign 23-year-old excelling at the Olympics – report
Everton and Tottenham Hotspur could go head-to-head to sign Club America defender Jorge Sanchez this summer, Football Insider reports. The Mexico international has been with Club America since 2018, registering 112 appearances across all competitions. Sanchez is currently with his country at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, where he has impressed in their run to the semi-final stage. It is now reported that the Everton are keen on landing his signature as they look to bring in a new right-back this summer. However, they could face competition from Premier League rivals Tottenham. Sportslens view: The Toffees utilised Seamus Coleman, Ben Godfrey and Mason Holgate in the right-back position during the previous campaign. However, Godfrey and Holgate are specialist centre-backs while Coleman is no ...
‘He’d smash it up’, ‘Great player’ – Some Celtic fans react to links with 43-cap international
Celtic are reportedly interested in signing former Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy. According to the Daily Mail, Ange Postecoglou is in the market for a goalkeeper, right-back, central midfielder and winger this summer. The 30-year-old midfielder has been identified as a target and may well be interested in joining the Hoops. The boyhood Celtic fan is currently a free agent after leaving Palace earlier in the summer and could be a quality addition. The 43-cap Republic of Ireland international’s signing should be a no-brainer, especially on a free transfer, and Celtic will be keen to seal a deal as soon as possible. Celtic made a poor start to their league campaign with a defeat against Hearts on Saturday and are under immense pressure to bounce back strongly in their next gam...
‘Can’t believe he would go to these sort of tactics’ – Some Spurs fans react to Sky’s update on Kane
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been linked with a move to Manchester City this summer. According to Sky Sports, the Premier League champions submitted a £100 million bid for the England captain back in June. Earlier this summer, it was reported that Kane is keen on a move as he wants to join a club that can challenge for major honours. Rumours surrounding Kane’s future at Tottenham have intensified after the striker decided to skip pre-season training earlier today. The 28-year-old was expected to return to Hotspur Way following his holiday. The striker believes that he has a gentleman’s agreement with Daniel Levy regarding a summer transfer. However, Levy and the new director of football Fabio Paratici are not keen on selling their star striker. Although it is still unclear whet...
Report: Celtic working on a deal to sign £35k-per-week PL winner
Celtic are working on a deal to sign Joe Hart this summer. The 34-year-old, who won the Premier League title with Manchester City, has a contract at Tottenham Hotspur until 2022. Hart, who has played in cup games for Spurs last season, wants to leave the north London club and move elsewhere to enjoy regular football. According to reports from Football Insider, the Bhoys are offering to make Hart one of their top earners at the club. Celtic are looking to sign a quality goalkeeper this summer, and they have earmarked Hart as a player perfect for the role. Hart is currently on over £50k-per-week wages at Spurs. However, he is ready to take a pay cut to move elsewhere. He is expected to slip further down the pecking order following the recent capture of Pierluigi Gollini from Atalanta. Celtic...
