Ben Burrows

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Sporting CP won't succumb to 'blackmail and insults' in Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Ben Burrows |Jack Lang

Sporting CP's club president insists he has received no offers for Viktor Gyokeres and says his side will not succumb to "blackmail and insults" as speculation over the future of their star striker continues. The Sweden international, 27, is one of Europe's hottest properties this summer following a spectacular season in which he scored 54 goals in 52 games.
Amid drama, Aaron Rodgers' card market appears anemic

3 weeks ago | cllct.com | Ben Burrows

Packers, Jets, Steelers ... it doesn’t really matter at this point. Aaron Rodgers’ legacy on the field and in the sports card market is likely set, regardless of what he accomplishes in 2025. The four-time MVP signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh on Thursday to play what could be his final season in the NFL, and the reality is his status among the collecting community was likely determined long ago.
Ivan Juric, former Southampton manager, appointed Atalanta head coach

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Ben Burrows

Former Southampton manager Ivan Juric has been appointed as Atalanta's new head coach. Juric was sacked by the Premier League club in April, a day after their relegation to the Championship was confirmed. The 49-year-old replaced Russell Martin at St Mary's in December, signing a contract until June 2026, but won only one of his 14 Premier League matches. His tenure lasted just 108 days.
England confirm Under-21s squad for Euros with no Adam Wharton, Liam Delap

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Ben Burrows |Dan Sheldon

Lee Carsley has named his England Under-21s squad for the European Championship, with Adam Wharton and Liam Delap not included. England are reigning champions after lifting the title two years ago in Romania and Georgia, but their defence will have to come without two of their leading players. The Athletic reported last month that Crystal Palace midfielder Wharton would miss out as he continues to recover from the concussion suffered in the club's FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Caitlin Clark Downtown insert will be one of her key chase cards

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ben Burrows

One of Caitlin Clark's most coveted chases is expected to arrive with the release of Panini America’s 2025 Donruss WNBA next month. Scheduled to release in July, 2025 Donruss WNBA will feature the first Downtown inserts in any WNBA product, including Clark’s first Downtown card. AdvertisementConsidered one of Panini’s most important inserts, Downtown cards feature backdrops unique to the player’s city and often sell for a premium on the secondary market.
Cole Palmer handed Mykhailo Mudryk's No. 10 shirt number at Chelsea

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Simon Johnson |Ben Burrows

Chelsea have confirmed that Cole Palmer has been given the No. 10 shirt and will wear it at the Club World Cup starting later this month. Palmer has worn No. 20 since joining from Manchester City in September 2023 but makes the switch with immediate effect. Chelsea kick off their campaign in FIFA's newly-expanded tournament against Los Angeles FC in Atlanta on June 16. Mykhailo Mudryk had previously worn the No. 10 shirt at Stamford Bridge.
Rangers appoint Russell Martin as new head coach

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Ben Burrows

Former Southampton manager Russell Martin has been appointed at Rangers. Martin, 39, has been out of work since being sacked in December after winning just one of the club's opening 16 Premier League matches. Rangers have been without a head coach since it was confirmed on May 18 that interim manager Barry Ferguson would leave the club following a three-month spell in charge. He had replaced Philippe Clement, who was sacked in February. The club finished the season 17 points behind rivals Celtic.
Jack Grealish likely to be left out of Manchester City's Club World Cup squad

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Mark Critchley |Ben Burrows

Jack Grealish is likely to be left out of Manchester City 's squad for the Club World Cup. The 29-year-old only appeared in 20 Premier League games in 2024-25 and started just seven with manager Pep Guardiola now expected to leave him at home when the squad head to the United States for FIFA's newly-expanded competition, which kicks off later this month.
Lee Carsley signs new contract to stay England Under-21s head coach

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Ben Burrows |Jack Pitt-Brooke

Lee Carsley has signed a new contract to continue in his role as England Under-21 head coach. The new deal will take him through to the end of the 2027 European Under-21 Championship, the Football Association (FA) said, and comes on the eve of the 2025 tournament. England, defending champions from 2023, face Czechia, Slovenia and Germany in the group stage in Slovakia. "I'm delighted to extend my time with the FA," Carsley said.
England’s Fran Kirby retires from international football before Euro 2025

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ben Burrows

England midfielder Fran Kirby has retired from international football with immediate effect. Kirby, now of Brighton & Hove Albion, has made her decision, she says, after being told by England manager Sarina Wiegman she would not be included in the squad for the European Championship, which begins next month. AdvertisementWiegman will confirm her group for the tournament in Switzerland on Thursday.