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J. Lo & A-Rod Want to Buy the New York Mets
The New York Mets are now owned by the Wilpon Family, who was previously in talks with minority owner Steve Cohen to buy the Major League Baseball team, which is valued at $2.6 billion. According to a report from Variety's Scott Soshnick , A-Rod and Lopez are now talking with Quogue Capital founder Wayne Rothbaum to join their group to bid on the Mets. [Full Article...]
WWE 24/7 Champion Rob Gronkowski Returning To The NFL
Gronkowski told host Andy Cohen with a smile. "I have the feeling; I'm ready". New Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was spotted working out at a park in downtown Tampa, Fla., before he was asked to leave because of coronavirus pandemic restrictions. [Full Article...]
Newcastle takeover nearing completion after contracts exchanged and deposit paid
Sky Sports say that Lee Charnley has indicated he would be willing to stay on for at least an initial period to help with the handover from Mike Ashley BUT that the new owners instead want him out of the door as soon as the deal is done. The Premier League are now conducting background checks to see whether those involved in the takeover can be considered fit and proper owners. "All businesses ... [Full Article...]
Barca sell Camp Nou naming rights to help fight against coronavirus
The club has taken some inspiration from their past decision to put Unicef on its shirt, which had never carried a sponsor before 2010 when they signed a deal with the Qatar Foundation. A statement described this as a "global crisis without precedents" during which Barcelona have to "assume responsibility". " FC Barcelona and the Barca Foundation consider it a necessity that at this time of h... [Full Article...]
Ighalo on Fernandes: He is going to take the EPL by storm
Signed for a deal worth up to £67.6million (A$133m) from Sporting CP in January, Fernandes can still go to another level, according to Ighalo. Since arriving on loan from Shanghai Shenua in January, Ighalo says he has also been particularly impressed with Martial, who he believes is an even better player than what he appears on television. [Full Article...]
Netherlands league season effectively over, says Dutch FA
The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) was quick to follow Rutte's address with a statement effectively calling off the rest of the 2019-20 campaign, although they said they would be consulting with UEFA before final confirmation. However the government's interjection with the Eredivisie takes things out of the leagues hands and it's unlikely football's European governing body could pun... [Full Article...]
Atletico Madrid fighting to keep Thomas Partey away from Arsenal
The 26-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a switch to Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window following his impressive display for the Rojiblancos this term. The midfielder's current deal in the Spanish capital runs through to 2023, but this extension would double his salary and also double his release clause to €100m. [Full Article...]
UEFA pushes for season's completion, Football News & Top Stories
According to The Sun , that is because UEFA is "being urged to order associations to use coefficient scores" as a method for determining which teams play in which European competitions next season. UEFA have delivered their strong recommendation to finish the season where possible but have officially made it clear they will look at special cases where this can't be done. [Full Article...]