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Sunderland, along with the majority of the football world, spent countless decades operating in the transfer market in what you could call a ‘traditional’ style. You sign players to form a squad, and when one does well, you sell them on and then reinvest the money in a replacement — hopefully with some cash left over to bolster other positions.

Succession Signings: Sunderland’s long-term transfer strategy that’s paying dividends

I recall sitting in a smoking area of a pub in Dublin on September 1 2016, sipping my pint and eagerly awaiting the raft of new signings that Sunderland were surely going to make to help our beleaguered new manager whilst also cooling the anxiety levels of all the fans who were tearing their hair out after a mediocre start to the season.

On This Day (7th September 2016): Sunderland finally announce the signing of Mika… remember him?

It’s in the DNA of every Reading supporter to expect the worst these days, but the level of performance on the pitch continues to be the shining light of our club. Saturday’s performance against Charlton Athletic was another one of those pinch-me moments, when you don’t expect much from a game, but it delivers in bucket loads.

The Wild Lower West: Royals Shine Against The Addicks

On Saturday, the Liverpool family lost another legend when it was announced that Ron Yeats died at 86 years old. The Scottish former captain had suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease as he got on in age. Yeats, famously referred to be Bill Shankly as a “colossus”, made his Reds debut...

Liverpool Legend Ron Yeats Passes At Age 86

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(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

NFL football is back, baby. Real, actual, non-vanilla preseason football — and we kick off with an absolute banger on Thursday night between the Chiefs and Ravens in what could be a preview of the AFC Championship game in four months’ time. The story entering Week 1 is...

Our expert NFL picks for Week 1 of 2024

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The Pittsburgh Steelers brought in two quarterbacks with significant starting experience this offseason when they signed Russell Wilson and traded for Justin Fields. The 35-year-old Wilson is a legend on the downside of his career, and he hasn’t looked like his Hall of Fame self since 2020 with the Seattle Seahawks. Fields was supposed to be the Chicago Bears QB of the future until the team landed the rights to Caleb Williams. He always had talent but never really put it all together.

Justin Fields might be Steelers Week 1 starting QB after all

The NFL is back! It’s been a long offseason, but the 2024 season kicks off Thursday night when the Chiefs host the Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium. The return of football means it’s time to figure out your weekly Survivor picks. Well, at least figuring out your Week 1 picks and hope you survive to advance to Week 2. There are plenty of options to consider and every week this season we’ll be breaking down the safest picks, the best value picks, and the potential trap picks.

Week 1 NFL Survivor pool strategy with safe, value, trap picks

I never thought I’d say this, but SAFC may have a problem with its abundance of talent, especially in certain areas. We are now very strong in the midfield and centre-back positions. If you are in one of those positions and playing at the top of your game, how do you handle being rotated?

Fan Letters: Might we have a problem keeping our big squad of players happy?!

For those who missed it, The Times released an article on Monday stating that Mark Bowen has been relieved from his duties as Reading’s head of football operations for having brought the club into disrepute, adding that he is now in a legal dispute with the club regarding this.

What’s Going On With Mark Bowen?

Despite three outstanding wins to open the 24-25 season, many Sunderland fans could be forgiven for anticipating our visit to Fratton Park with some trepidation. The supporters and players could be sure of a hostile reception, and the prospect of hearing the “Pompey chimes” and the godawful accompanying chant were enough to send shivers down many a spine.

A View From The Away End: We didn’t get Oasis tickets... but we did get three points!

Baltimore, MD

The Baltimore Ravens had one last chance to force overtime against the Kansas City Chiefs on the last play of regulation in the 2024 NFL season opener. Lamar Jackson had driven the Ravens down the field from the 13-yard line, and now had the ball at Chiefs’ 10-yard line. Jackson had just missed open receivers in the end zone on the previous two throws, but he had one final trick up his sleeve.

The Ravens lost by a tippy toe to Chiefs in NFL opener

Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship by five shots last week, thus concluding the regular season on the...

PGA Tour regular season may be over, but plenty of golf in 2024 remains; here’s full schedule

Kansas City, MO

The NFL is back, as the 2024 season officially kicks off Thursday night when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens to begin the year. The Chiefs will also honor last season’s team, which won the franchise’s second-straight Super Bowl, and fourth overall. With the return of...

Taylor Swift is at Chiefs’ season opener to support Travis Kelce

A story yesterday in financial outlet Bloomberg has claimed that Chelsea’s two main controlling owners, Clearlake Capital (i.e. Behdad Eghbali & Co) and Todd Boehly are “exploring their ownership” of the club and are “assessing whether they can potentially buy each other out”. This isn’t...

Clearlake Capital, Todd Boehly ‘exploring their ownership’ of Chelsea, assessing mutual buyouts — reports

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Indianapolis, IN

INDIANAPOLIS — There are many things that make Caitlin Clark a unique basketball player, from her dazzling passing ability to her seemingly limitless range. But what has so often endeared her to fans is the passion she plays with. As much as that can be a blessing, though, it...

Caitlin Clark admits she needs to do a better job of controlling ‘emotions’ after loss to Lynx

Matt Warren is Associate Director of NFL coverage for SB Nation and previously covered the Buffalo Bills for Buffalo Rumblings for more than a decade. If it has to do with math, he covered it, from NFL playoff standings to salary cap analysis. Greetings, sports fans!. The best sports movies...

NFL’s opening weekend and movies collide in today’s Cinematrix puzzle

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UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT — For A’ja Wilson, being the first-ever WNBA cover athlete for NBA2K was already a pretty big deal. But, the honor is even more special because she’s sharing it with a longtime friend: Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. The Las Vegas Aces star befriended the Boston Celtics champion at a USA Basketball camp in high school, and their friendship has continued to blossom throughout the years.

For A’ja Wilson, sharing NBA2K cover with longtime friend Jayson Tatum is extra special

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Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has been admired in more than one sport. The play caller looks on from the sideline here during a Buckeye football spring practice. Credit: via TNS.

Football: Chip Kelly’s role in orchestrating the Buckeyes’ new offense, from the booth to the field

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On This Day (31st July 1971): Sunderland’s Dave Watson gives a striker masterclass!

Danish side Aalborg arrived at Roker Park with a strong history and pedigree in Denmark’s top division. They had won the Danish Cup in 1970 and...

On This Day (31st July 1971): Sunderland’s Dave Watson gives a striker masterclass!

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