Columbus, OH

Why Virgil van Dijk Doesn’t Take Free-Kicks for Liverpool. Virgil van Dijk, the talented Liverpool defender, has shown his prowess as a free-kick taker during his time at other clubs. However, he has never taken on regular set-piece duties for Liverpool. This has left many fans wondering why, considering his ability. Van Dijk recently shed light on this mystery during an interview with Ben Foster for Amazon Prime.

Why Virgil van Dijk Has Never Taken Free-Kicks for Liverpool

Liverpool fans can breathe a sigh of relief as three senior players are set to join the squad for pre-season while the team embarks on their three-city tour in the United States. The initial squad named for the tour consisted mainly of young players, but head coach Arne Slot has confirmed that Diogo Jota, Ibrahima Konate, and Ryan Gravenberch will all be joining the squad over the next two weeks.

Liverpool’s Pre-Season Update: Three Senior Players to Join Squad on US Tour

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is set to rejoin the squad despite ongoing disciplinary proceedings regarding alleged racism. Fernandez, 23, was accused of involvement in a “racist and discriminatory” song sung by players after Argentina won the Copa America. The French Football Federation expressed shock at the footage, which contains lyrics questioning the heritage of France’s black and mixed race players. Fernandez has apologized to his Chelsea teammates, six of whom are Frenchmen of African descent, and the club has initiated an internal disciplinary procedure. FIFA has also opened an investigation into the matter.

Enzo Fernandez’s Return to Chelsea Squad Amid Racism Allegations: Noni Madueke Says “Everything is Going to Be Fine”

Chelsea have secured the signing of Rennes right-back Guela Doue, beating out competition from Roma. This move will make Doue the seventh new recruit for Chelsea in the summer transfer window. The club has been active in the market, aiming to kick-start the Enzo Maresca era. Alongside Doue, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Caleb Wiley, Renato Veiga, Omari Kellyman, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall have all joined Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea Beat Roma to Signing of Rennes Right-Back Guela Doue

Liverpool’s lack of transfer activity this summer has been a cause for concern among fans and pundits alike. Despite undergoing significant changes, including the appointment of a new head coach, Arne Slot, the club has yet to make any new signings. However, Slot has reassured supporters that it would be a surprise if the club did not bring in new players before the transfer window closes.

Liverpool Aiming to Strengthen Squad with Summer Signings, Says Arne Slot

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Seattle, WA

Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. In today’s edition, we have some exciting news about player trades, the latest buzz around the league, and some notable performances. Let’s dive in!. Mariners Acquire Randy Arozarena:. The Seattle Mariners made a late-night trade, acquiring outfielder Randy...

“The Windup Newsletter: Mariners Acquire Randy Arozarena and A.J. Puk; Mason Miller’s Costly Mistake”

Chaos and Controversy Mar First Football Match of Paris 2024 Olympics. The opening match of the men’s Olympic football tournament at Paris 2024 was marred by chaos and controversy as Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat to Morocco. The chaotic ending to the game left Argentina coach Javier Mascherano fuming, describing it as a “disgrace” and “a circus.”

“Argentina Coach Javier Mascherano Calls Chaotic Ending to Olympic Football Match a Disgrace and a Circus”

Liverpool’s pre-season tour is about to kick off with their first friendly against Real Betis in the United States. The match will be held at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, which is also home to the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers. This will be Arne Slot’s first match in front of fans since becoming Liverpool’s manager.

Liverpool vs. Real Betis: How to Watch Online and on TV

Los Angeles, CA

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The casual baseball eye might not detect it, but the Los Angeles Dodgers have had a clown car full of players hit the injured list this season. At 61-42, Los Angeles leads the NL West despite nearly all their MLB starting rotation hitting the shelf at one point this season. However, on Wednesday, the Dodgers welcomed back ace Tyler Glasnow after a short IL stint, with the lengthy righty (who looks just like Cillian Murphy from Peaky Blinders) throwing five innings of one-run ball.

Los Angeles Dodgers Get Elite Pitcher Back

Fans are eagerly pushing for a new sport to be introduced to the Olympic Games ahead of Paris 2024. While several new sports have already been added to the Olympic roster for this edition, such as kayak cross, kiteboarding, and breaking, fans are now calling for tag to be included as well.

“Fans Call for Tag to Be Added as a New Sport to the Olympics”

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

Canada’s national team officials have revealed that they have used drones in the past, raising concerns about the integrity of their Tokyo 2020 women’s gold medal. This revelation comes after Bev Priestman, the head coach for Canada’s women’s team, was removed from her position following an incident in which a drone was flown over New Zealand’s training session. While Priestman was deemed “highly likely” to have been aware of the incident, it is reported that both the men’s and women’s teams have relied on drones for years.

Canada’s Tokyo 2020 Women’s Gold Medal Tarnished by Drone Incident

Foodie in Chicago

Although this refreshing drink went viral on TikTok last summer, it's been around a lot longer. Yes, you may have noticed, the drink is called lemonade, but it's made with limes. Brazilian lemonade is thought to have originated in Brazil by a street vendor. According to All Recipes, in Brazil, the drink is called limonada Suíça, which translates to Swiss lemonade. The beverage isn't Swiss, but the Swiss company, Nestlé, began selling condensed milk in Brazil in the 1900s, which could be where the drink got its name.

Brazilian Lemonade: A Sweet Summer Drink

There was a show of strength from Manchester United’s hierarchy at the opening training session at UCLA on Friday.Club director Sir Dave Brailsford was present, along with sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox.They had a group chat with manager Erik ten Hag at one point.One other familiar face was Ruud van Nistelrooy, who has returned to the club as assistant manager, 18 years after his stint as a player ended, with the Dutchman scoring 150 goals in five seasons.Van Nistelrooy has been out of the game since leaving PSV Eindhoven in 2023 and was speaking to a couple of clubs, including Burnley, about becoming their manager.However, when Ten Hag got in touch, he felt he had to accept and Van Nistelrooy has no issues working for a boss rather than being one.

Ruud's back at Man Utd

Valuable Information and Insights on Kids Soccer Goals. – The kids soccer goals are constructed from durable 450D thickened oxford cloth and 10MM high-elastic fiberglass poles. – The soccer net is made of sturdy 3-layer Dacron and reinforced with an inner bungee cord. – These materials provide good toughness, wear...

“Ultimate Guide to Kids Soccer Goals: Portable, Durable, and Fun for Backyard Training and Games”

Magpies’ European Journey: From ‘Pub Team’ to Historic Clash with FC Copenhagen. Nathan Rooney’s FCB Magpies, a team formed at Bruno’s bar in Gibraltar for just £500 in 2013, now find themselves preparing for a historic clash with 15-time Danish champions FC Copenhagen in the Europa Conference League second-round qualifying tie. Despite being considered a ‘pub team’ due to Gibraltar’s small population of just under 33,000, the Magpies have been making significant progress under Rooney’s leadership, winning the Rock Cup and Super Cup last year and qualifying for Europe three times. Rooney’s ultimate aim is to transform the club into a full-time sustainable model and compete at a higher level.

“Pub Team from Gibraltar Takes on Danish Giants in Europa Conference League Clash”

Arson attacks in France disrupt trains on day of Olympic opening ceremony. In a shocking turn of events, France’s high-speed rail network fell victim to an apparent arson attack during the early hours of Friday morning. This act of sabotage disrupted travel plans for a staggering 250,000 individuals on the very day of the Olympic opening ceremony. The timing couldn’t have been worse, as the attack directly impacted the route designated to transport USA Basketball’s men’s and women’s teams between Paris and Lille, the host city for the early games of their tournaments.

Arson Attacks Cause Major Disruptions to French Rail Network on Day of Olympic Opening Ceremony

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Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United loosely discussed the situations of Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho during talks over Manuel Ugarte.

PSG's stances on Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho revealed following transfer links

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Jadon Sancho Would Have Preferred Erik ten Hag to Leave, Says Michael Owen

Jadon Sancho, the Manchester United winger, may have preferred a change in manager at Old Trafford, according to former England striker Michael Owen. United considered replacing...

Jadon Sancho Would Have Preferred Erik ten Hag to Leave, Says Michael Owen

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