Arsenal enter transfer talks to sign ‘next Julian Alvarez’ as contract negotiations begin

Arsenal appear set to lose five first-team squad members this summer when their agreements with the club end. Raheem Sterling will be the first to depart, with the player’s loan deal from Chelsea concluding when this season ends. Neto is another who will return to his parent club, Bournemouth, before the summer transfer window begins. Kieran Tierney is another due to leave, with Celtic confirming they …

Mikel Arteta told to seal ‘no-brainer’ transfer as Arsenal eye dream midfield with two signings

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been encouraged to make a summer move for Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich, who is highly sought after as contract negotiations with his current club appear to have hit a snag. The German midfielder has made his mark in the Bundesliga since joining Bayern back in 2015, boasting an impressive collection …

Lewis-Skelly returns, White and Timber start, Merino dropped – Changed Arsenal XI vs PSV Eindhoven

Arsenal take on PSV in the Champions League, looking not only to get a positive result but just simply scoring for the first time in three matches. Back-to-back goalless clashes in the Premier League have seen the mood drop to a new low this season. However, the feeling of their opponents is very similar, who have lost …

Gary Neville has Raheem Sterling theory behind Arsenal’s transfer struggles in January

Gary Neville expressed doubts over Arsenal’s intent to recruit Raheem Sterling – suggesting the winger’s move played a role in the club’s quiet January window. Despite Sterling’s storied Premier League experience, his contribution at Arsenal has been underwhelming, with just one goal in 21 games across all competitions since his deadline day transfer from Chelsea last summer. The acquisition of the four-time …

Greek Tennis Star Tsitsipas Returns to ATP Top 10 After Winning Dubai Championship

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in action. Credit: Ali Haider, AMNA Stefanos Tsitsipas, Greece’s tennis champion, made history on Saturday by returning to the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Top 10 rankings after winning the title at the Dubai Tennis Championships. With an impressive 6-3, 6-3 victory over Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, the 26-year-old not only broke an 11-final …

Titans Set Visit With Penn State Star Abdul Carter

The Tennessee Titans are set to host some star-studded names in Nashville this week following the end of the NFL Scouting Combine. Per reports from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Titans are hosting Penn State Nittany Lions edge rusher Abdul Carter for a visit. Tennessee appears to have its sights set on three candidates for the No. 1 …

Edmonton Oilers enter spring amateur signing season with plenty of needs

Earlier this week, The Athletic’s Corey Pronman published his annual list of noteworthy free agents from U colleges, CHL leagues and all of Europe. For Edmonton Oilers fans, that list and the overall quality of the prospect pool is important. It’s vital for the Oilers to add some of these names, and that will require an NHL …

Former Padres Pitcher Acquired in Blockbuster Trade Signs With NL West Rival

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with former San Diego Padres right-hander Casey Kelly on a minor league deal Kelly, 35, was selected by the Boston Red Sox as a first-round pick in 2008 and rapidly gained recognition in the minors, earning a spot as a consensus top-100 prospect. He was traded to the …

Good News; Novak Djokovic reacts as Stefanos Tsitsipas ends unwanted ATP 500 final record with Dubai Tennis Championship win

Stefanos Tsitsipas said “I got myself a boat” for his “sinking” game, after ending an unwanted record in ATP 500 finals with victory at the Dubai Tennis Championship. Tsitsipas downed Felix Auger-Aliassime – who is bouncing so far in the 2025 campaign with two titles and 16 match wins – in straight sets to pick …

Are Indian Wells and Miami more important for Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek or Coco Gauff?

With the Sunshine Swing about to get underway—the 2025 BNP Paribas Open begins on Wednesday, March 5—our writers and editors tackle the most important questions heading into Indian Wells and Miami. Last up: Are Indian Wells, Miami more important for Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, or Coco Gauff? DAVID KANE: Aryna Sabalenka arrived in the Middle East …