In the first 12 picks of the 2024 NFL draft, six QBs went off the board. That was tied with the 1983 NFL draft for the most QBs (6) taken in the first round. Over the last few seasons, rookie QBs have started earlier than they had in the past. A prime example is Packers QB Jordan Love.  He sat …

Lee Carsley has confirmed his first England squad for their upcoming internationals against the Republic of Ireland and Finland, with some notable first call-ups from the new interim Three Lions boss. Lee Carsley’s First England Squad BREAKING: Lee Carsley announces his first England squad as interim head coach for the Nations League fixtures against Ireland and Finland 🚨 pic.twitter.com/XGdM2wYu3I — …

Stoke City’s emphatically booked its spot into the EFL Cup third round this week with Lynden Gooch celebrating a major individual milestone in the process. Gooch made his 300th career appearance in England as the Potters rolled past Middlesbrough 5-0 at the Riverside Stadium. The former U.S. men’s national team full back played 28 minutes off the bench, watching Million …

Liverpool have turned down an offer from Nottingham Forest for goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. That is according to the latest from reputable journalist Paul Joyce, who claims that the proposed offer was well below their valuation of the player. He also adds that the club are not looking to sell him either. Taking to X, he shared the following update: “Liverpool …

Chelsea are currently facing a significant challenge that could jeopardize their participation in future European competitions. This threat arises from UEFA’s new financial regulations. To ensure financial fair play (FFP), it seeks to rein in teams that have used deceptive accounting tactics. Under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, Chelsea‘s aggressive spending and financial maneuvers have placed them …

It may not be the centre-back or right-winger we’re all crying out for, but it looks like James Trafford could be one to watch heading into deadline day. According to Alan Nixon’s latest Patreon post, Newcastle are preparing to make a final bid for 21-year-old Burnley goalkeeper, with Belgian side Anderlecht closing in on a loan deal for Odysseas Vlachodimos. …

Teun Koopmeiners has finally completed his move to Juventus after a summer-long transfer saga. The Dutchman had been eager to join the Bianconeri since the end of last season, but the move was delayed due to Atalanta’s reluctance to let him go. Juve remained patient, and their persistence paid off, with Koopmeiners now set to start some games for them. …

Lionel Messi is on the cusp of making his much-anticipated return to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. Messi will rejoin his team at a critical juncture in their season; especially after an extended absence due to international duties and an injury sustained during the Copa America final. While the Argentine superstar will not feature in the upcoming match against …

Isaac Schmidt played over an hour and scored for St. Gallen in their UEFA Conference League qualifying match against Trabzonspor on Thursday, despite edging toward a deadline day move to Leeds United. The 24-year-old right-back has been a key player for the Swiss side since joining from Lausanne in 2021, playing over 100 games across all competitions. Schmidt has been …

Over the last two seasons, QB Deshaun Watson has only played in 12 games for the Cleveland Browns. The team is still tied to Watson for another three seasons. He also has a void year in 2027.  Cleveland gave the former first-round pick a record $230 million fully guaranteed at signing when they traded for Watson.  His long-term deal is …