‘Seal in 7-10 days’ as final step in ‘Otani battle’ negotiations

The greatest contract of all time is on the horizon. The battle for Shohei Ohtani, 29, to secure the best deal in Major League Baseball history is reaching a climax. MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball, reported on Wednesday that Ohtani’s negotiations have entered the final stages, with a contract expected to be …

Celtic unbeaten in 14 games, Oh scores fourth goal of season

Disappointing in the Champions League, dominant in the league. Celtic aims for 15th league game unbeaten. Celtic travel to St. Johnstone this weekend in round 15 of the Scottish Premiership. As befits a Scottish title contender, the Hoops are unbeaten from the opening game through round 14. They have a comfortable lead at the top …

“Is he a ‘shut-in’ when he’s rotting on a rival’s bench”…from PSG doubts to “most overrated player” accusations.

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s reputation is getting worse by the day. Doubts are cropping up among fans and within the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) organization as to whether he should continue to be guaranteed a starting spot. PSG played to a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Newcastle United (England) in the fifth leg of their UEFA Champions League Group …

Goalkeeper Ko Dong-min in charge of Gyeongnam’s ‘back door’ “I’m going to work harder as a father and son-in-law after giving birth”

“I can’t see my baby, but I’m going to try harder as a son-in-law and a father.” Gyeongnam drew 0-0 with Bucheon FC in the semi-playoffs (PO) of the Hana OneQ K League 2 2023 at the Changwon Football Center on Monday. In the semi-PO, the top-ranked team advances to the next stage even if …

‘Resurrection King’ Heyward re-signs with Dodgers for one more year…for $9 million

Resurgent outfielder Jason Heyward (34) will re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2023 season. Local media outlets including ESPN and the New York Post reported on Monday (Aug. 28) that Heyward agreed to a one-year, $9 million (KRW117 million) contract with the Dodgers. Heyward played 124 games for the Dodgers last season, batting …

Is it Ronaldo? ‘Declaration of conscience’ asks referee to cancel penalty topic

Cristiano Ronaldo (Alnasr), known for his goal-hunger, has been in the news for calling a referee’s penalty against him during a game, saying it wasn’t a foul. It was a surprising “declaration of conscience” from Ronaldo, who has been labeled as a “diver” for overacting in the past. Ronaldo started and played 78 minutes of …

Trade reverses Ohtani rival’s “valuable bullpen pitcher” assessment…does ML survive?

Can Japanese pitcher Shintaro Fujinami survive in the major leagues? In high school, Fujinami made a name for himself as a rival to Shohei Ohtani. In the pros, however, Fujinami and Ohtani had mixed fortunes, with Fujinami struggling with his pitches and Ohtani making a name for himself as a two-hitter. Ohtani was the first …

‘20,000km run by Kim Min-jae’ finally collapses 15G in full-time at Munich “Kim Min-jae won’t know where he woke up” Tuchel’s unchanged starting lineup

In the end, Kim Min-Jae (Bayern Munich) played full time and collapsed. Bayern Munich earned a 1-0 away win over FC Koln in the 12th round of the 2023-2024 German Bundesliga at the Rhein-Energie Stadion in Cologne, Germany, on Sunday (Sept. 25) with a Harry Kane strike. The win was Bayern’s fifth straight this season …

MLB Mets hire former Toronto manager Gibbons as new bench coach

The New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB) have named a new bench coach to assist their new manager. The Mets will hire former Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons, 61, as their new bench coach, MLB.com and other local media outlets reported on Thursday. The Mets, who fired manager Buck Showalter at the …

EPL’s ‘epic’ chemistry…Son Heung-min praises Fostecoglue: “It’s like a family”

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min, 31, has reiterated his love for head coach Enze Postecoglou. According to British media outlet 90MIN on Thursday (July 24), Son spoke highly of Postecoglou in an interview with the Man in Blazers. “The way he speaks as a human being and as a coach is fantastic and incredible,” Son …