Preseason is a time of optimism and hope for football fans, and nowhere is that hope more pronounced than at Tottenham Hotspur. Buoyed by good preseason friendly performances and the exciting emergence of several highly-talented youth players, Spurs are flying, and the expectations for an improvement under Ange Postecoglou in year two of his tenure are high.

Kulusevski comments suggest Ange Postecoglou is upping Tottenham’s tactical intensity this summer

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Barcelona has named a 31-man squad for its upcoming tour of the United States, with U.S. youth international goalkeeper Diego Kochen making the cut.
Kochen, 18, is one of four goalkeepers on the roster as Barcelona gets set for its third straight summer touring the U.S. during its preseason.
Several of Barcelona’s biggest names won’t make the trip as they continue recovering from injuries or international duty over the summer.
Ronald Araújo, Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong and Ansu Fati are all injured, while Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres are still on vacation after helping Spain win Euro 2024.
Pau Cubarsí, Fermín López and...

Kochen named to Barcelona squad for USA tour, Yamal misses out

Another one out the door! ...Kinda! Tottenham Hotspur today formally announced that Spanish winger Bryan Gil has left the club on loan for the season at Girona. The release doesn’t say it, but the scuttlebut is that Gil has also signed a one-year contract extension at the club that will technically keep him on as a Spurs player until the end of the 2026-27 season.

DONE DEAL: Bryan Gil heads to Girona on season-long loan

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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PARIS (Reuters) -Reigning champions Canada got a lifeline at the Paris Games following a 2-1 last-gasp win over hosts France, while Spain and the United States claimed wins to reach the quarter-finals on the second matchday of Olympic women's football on Sunday.

Olympics-Soccer-Underfire Canada stun France with dramatic 2-1 win; US, Spain advance to quarter-finals

Death, taxes, David Pleat. That’s what it’s felt like over the past two decades at Tottenham Hotspur — the 79-year-old Pleat has had a remarkable 20+ year association with the club, starting with his stint as manager back in the 1986-87 season. Today, the club announced that Pleat has “stepped back” from his role with Spurs’ scouting team, ending his official duties after fourteen years as a scout.

David Pleat resigns as Tottenham scout

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Team France defeated Team Japan 94-90 on Tuesday at the Olympics. Victor Wembanyama led the French basketball team to the victory with 18 points, however, he also suffered an injury scare in the game. He was seen reaching for his hip multiple times during the game, something that surely caught the San Antonio Spurs' attention. While speaking after the game, Wembanyama said “other places”, and not his hip, were bothering him, via ESPN.

Victor Wembanyama gives cryptic injury update after France's wild win

She’s part of a current three-headed monster on the U.S. attack but made a splash all her own with arguably the goal of the tournament. Scoring the first goal for the women’s Olympic national team against Zambia, Trinity Rodman, playing in her first Summer Games has made U.S. head coach Emma Hayes look like a genius by placing the 22-year-old in the lineup. She’s the firestarter of not just the team’s first goal of the tournament but she’s helped to place the Americans soundly in a chase for a medal.

Trinity Rodman kickstarted the U.S.’ Olympic run in women’s soccer. Five things you should know about the young phenom

Girona are close to signing Tottenham winger Bryan Gil on a season-long loan deal.The 23-year-old is widely expected to complete a move back to Spain having struggled to establish himself at Spurs.Gil, a £21m signing in 2021 from Sevilla, has played just 43 times since moving to the Premier League.His return to Spain could see an option or obligation to buy included in the deal.Part of the City Football Group with Manchester City, Girona qualified for the Champions League for the first time in the club's history by finishing third in Spain's top flight last season.

Gil on verge of Girona loan move

Like fellow European Championship finalists Cole Palmer and Marc Cucurella, Conor Gallagher will not be taking part in Chelsea’s preseason tour in the USA. However, Gallagher’s not-taking-part might extend for the rest of the season, and nay, his career, even... And that’s because Chelsea appear to be indeed...

Chelsea, Atlético Madrid close to ‘full agreement’ on Conor Gallagher transfer — reports

Snoop Dogg is the greatest thing to ever happen to the Olympics. There I said it. To be fair I have said this at least 14 times so far whether it be through various text messages to friends, out loud to my dogs or in my head over and over again. The Olympics in general rule and I am in no way trying to make this anything about the greatest athletes in the world competing for eternal glory, but how did we ever do this without Snoop being a part of it?

Snoop Dogg is the greatest thing to ever happen to the Olympics

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Here's the Brazil vs Spain preview ahead of the Group C clash at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including team news, lineups, predictions, and more.

Brazil vs Spain: Preview, predictions, team news

Matt Kuchar held his own at the 3M Open this weekend, finishing tied for third. The PGA Tour veteran is looking to extend his season a little longer. Kuchar carded an even-par 71 Sunday to sit at 15-under overall and two shots behind the winner, Jhonattan Vegas. On the week,...

Matt Kuchar gains much-needed confidence at the 3M Open with strong finish

It wasn’t the best of seasons for Jack Grealish. Manchester City’s attacking midfield start endured a rough term last campaign which ended with his exclusion from the England squad for the 2024 Euros. Speculation has grown in the weeks following his omission from the Three Lions side in relation to his continued stay in Manchester, with rumours that City may decide to cash in on the former Aston Villa man.

Are Manchester City About to See A Different Jack Grealish?

The women’s 3x3 Olympic basketball team — comprised of Hailey Van Lith, Cierra Burdick, Dearica Hamby, and Rhyne Howard — tips off pool play today at 11:30am ET vs Germany. Games will be played all week, with Olympic play culminating in the medal games on Monday. Here’s...

US women’s 3x3 basketball tips off today: here’s everything you need to know

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Kayla Sanchez set a national record and advanced to the semifinals of the women's 100 meter freestyle

Philippines at the Olympics: Kayla Sanchez sets a new record

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Brazilian soccer star Endrick debuted as Real Madrid’s latest transfer at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, nearly a year after initially signing from Palmeiras in his homeland. According to The New York Times, Endrick signed with the club for €35 million (approximately $38 million) in December 2022 when he was 16. However, due to Spain’s regulations, he could not… Continue reading Endrick, The Popular, Young Brazilian Star Makes Tear-Filled And Emotional Debut For Real Madrid

Endrick, The Popular, Young Brazilian Star Makes Tear-Filled And Emotional Debut For Real Madrid

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Here's where the USWNT rank as they climb toward the top of the 12-team field

2024 Paris Olympics women's soccer Power Rankings: USA, Colombia climb higher while hosts France stumble

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DONE DEAL: Tottenham academy grad Yago Santiago sold to Elche

Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced that another player is out the door this summer, but it’s probably not the one you were thinking of. The club’s...

DONE DEAL: Tottenham academy grad Yago Santiago sold to Elche

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