Sherrone Moore, the ex-Michigan Wolverines head coach who was fired after his affair with an executive assistant, and his wife are trying to leave town.
Moore has listed his Ann Arbor, Michigan home for $1.7 million, according to Realtor.com. The listing is about a 15-minute drive to the university.
The Detroit News identified the home on Walnut Ridge Drive as Moore’s. The five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom residence has a half-acre of property and was last sold at $1.3 million in 2023.
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore and his wife, Kelli Moore, walk into the courtroom of Judge J. Cedric Simpson at 14A-1 District Court in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, for his sentencing.(USA TODAY Network)
Moore was on Jim Harbaugh’s staff that year, serving as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach before serving as acting head coach for one game due to Harbaugh’s suspension.
Moore would later take over as Michigan’s head coach, getting the promotion after Harbaugh took the Los Angeles Chargers’ head coach position following a national championship-winning campaign.
Moore has since been sentenced to 18 months of probation and spared jail time after pleading no contest to two misdemeanors, which came after his actions post-firing.
Moore allegedly drove to Shriver’s house, forced his way in and threatened to take his own life with a butter knife and scissors after the latter tried ending their affair.
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Shriver disclosed the relationship to Michigan officials, ultimately leading to his firing.
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Kelli Moore, the coach’s wife, was by his side in court this past April, where she also wrote a letter to the judge presiding over the case, asking for leniency in her husband’s sentencing.
“There is a certain irony in a lot of this – the person quite frankly, Mr. Moore, who is saving you from the full wrath of this court is the one you betrayed,” Judge Cedric Simpson said to Moore, referencing his wife also stating her will to stay in the marriage. “I don’t know where your wife, Kelli, finds her strength.
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore and his wife Kelli Moore listen as lawyer Ellen Michaels talks to the media after his suspended sentence ruling in the courtroom of Judge J. Cedric Simpson at 14A-1 District Court in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.(USA TODAY Network)
“When all the circumstances are happening and they’re happening to her and she’s absorbing them in real time, she does not once lose her focus. She not once bats an eye to sort of doubt you. She not once wants something terrible to happen for you.”
Now, the Moore family is looking to recover from the scandal, and where exactly they wish to move to if they sell the home remains to be seen.
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It’s hard to think, however, that Moore will land another coaching job in football despite his expertise.
Moore was also ordered to pay just over $1,000 in fines as part of his plea deal. He also must continue mental health treatment and may not use alcohol or marijuana, may not have any weapons, and was ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim.
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore and his wife, Kelli Moore, hug after his suspended sentence ruling in Judge J. Cedric Simpson’s courtroom at 14A-1 District Court in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.(USA TODAY Network)
Moore went 16-8 as Michigan’s head coach — 8-5 in Year One, 7-3 last season. He missed a pair of games due to a suspension from a sign-stealing investigation.
LeBron James has made what he promised to be his “last decision.” Now, the focus turns to the next step in Bronny James’ young NBA career.
Bronny James’ status with the Los Angeles Lakers became clear in late June, when his $2.3 million salary for next season became fully guaranteed after the team declined to waive him before a deadline.
A day later, LeBron James informed the Lakers he planned to continue his career elsewhere in what will be an unprecedented 24th NBA season.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James interacts with son Bronny James during a game against the Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Jan. 23, 2025.(Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
Bronny was drafted by the Lakers in 2024 and became part of the first father-son duo in NBA history. LeBron has not shied away from how much it meant to share an NBA locker room with Bronny, a milestone that became even more significant when they played together in competitive games later into this past season.
That history made it natural for some to wonder whether the James family would want that connection to continue.
But Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports and the agent who represents both players, cautioned that LeBron’s decision does not mean Bronny will make a uniform change.
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“They are not a package deal,” Paul told ESPN. The report added there is “no current plan or request for Bronny Janes to join his father.”
LeBron Jamesof the Los Angeles Lakers during a timeout against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of a preseason NBA game at Chase Center Oct. 5, 2025, in San Francisco.(Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
All signs now point to the Lakers keeping Bronny James in Los Angeles and allowing him to continue developing under head coach JJ Redick. The backcourt will be led by Luka Dončić, with Austin Reaves expected to remain a key piece.
Bronny will also have several young players and offseason additions around him as the Lakers reshape the roster. Adou Thiero and Dalton Knecht are set to return, while center Walker Kessler and free-agent additions Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton could also factor into the rotation.
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Bronny James (9) and LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers during a game against the Utah Jazz April 12, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.(Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
Bronny appeared in 42 games last season, an increase from the 27 times he played at the NBA level during his rookie campaign. He averaged 2.9 points per game in 2025-26.
Two of James’ former teams, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, had been floated as possible landing spots for the 41-year-old, four-time NBA champion. James said in a statement posted to social media that his decision came down to his pursuit of a fifth NBA title.
“This is my last decision. I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family. What am I really playing for at this point? I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship,” James wrote on X.
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“I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time. Thank you LA. Miami I’ll forever love and Northeast Ohio will always home!”
Suggestions that the outcome was fixed (and there are a strange number of them) should not be entertained for a second. Every measurement of pain and damage in those chaotic few minutes were real. That should not need explaining.
Anthony Joshua (left) and Tyson Fury in their fights on the last weekend of July (Getty)
Yet the narrative of the fight flipped almost as quickly as the narrative around Joshua vs Fury, which was being touted 24 hours earlier as a bout that was destined to go “AJ”’s way – such was the lacklustre nature of Fury’s win over Mariusz Wach. Fury was victorious after seven rounds in Thailand (although the fight was broadcast nowhere), but a 46-year-old Wach was no litmus test for the abilities of the “Gypsy King”.
Just as he did against Arslanbek Makhmudov in April, Fury looked comfortable but nothing more. Still, in fairness, comfortable is better than what Joshua experienced in Saudi Arabia.
So the relevant pages will read “Fury def. Wach via seventh-round TKO (3:00); Joshua def. Prenga via second-round KO (2:43)” – a removal of the final hurdles between the British heavyweights. However, the issue is that Fury and Joshua are certainly not speeding down the track to a November showdown at Wembley.
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In other words, two hurdles were dismantled at the weekend (laboriously, rather than being battered down), but two more might have arisen.
Do not be surprised if Joshua vs Fury is delayed until 2027. Do not be surprised if more warm-up fights are suggested. Do not be surprised if we never see the big one, even if those involved with the contracts might bristle at that suggestion.
Joshua climbs off the canvas after one of two first-round knockdowns (Getty)
Do not forget: Joshua vs Fury has been signed before, and it still fell through.
Whether Joshua’s mind or chin is not right, either is cause for concern against Fury. Then again, the weekend’s fights led one boxer to tell TheIndependent thatJoshua vs Fury could be a case of “chin is gone” versus “legs are gone”.
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There was already a consensus that Fury vs Joshua, should it take place in November, would be occurring several years too late. But at various points in the last few years, this writer would have told you that each boxer might have diminished to a similar degree, and not to an excessive one, making the match-up an alluring prospect still. Of course it would have been best to see them clash at the heights of their powers, but all you really needed was to believe that both had a realistic chance of winning – and the odds have shifted time and again over the years.
But now, Joshua vs Fury really might come down to who has declined more severely, to the point that it is no longer an enticing proposition.
Fury eased past Mariusz Wach, one day before Joshua beat Kristian Prenga (Getty)
It’s not unusual for heavyweights to box into their 40s, but some of the all-time greats have looked closer to their primes at that age than Joshua and Fury do at 36 and 37.
So, it’s not just that the former champions aren’t speeding down the track to their long-awaited fight, as mentioned above; either man might run out of road before it arrives.
Each time a step towards Joshua vs Fury is taken, the fight inches further out of reach, like some sort of Sisyphean punishment. The fight, as a concept rather than an actual sporting contest, has become an endless, hellish loop. I can’t be the only one who wants out.
Anthony Joshua overcame adversity to secure a second-round win upon his comeback on Saturday night, and fellow British former heavyweight world champion Frank Bruno has offered his thoughts on Joshua’s performance.
Entering the bout as a huge favourite against the lesser-known Kristian Prenga, ‘AJ’ was expected to dispatch of the Albanian early – and that he did, but the official result of a second-round stoppage triumph failed to reflect the nature of the contest.
Still, Joshua, responded in round two and scored an emphatic knockout to alleviate concerns that his grudge match with Tyson Fury may never take place, becoming the latest to prove the accuracy of the age-old boxing adage that ‘power is the last thing to go’.
On X, Bruno shared his opinion on Joshua’s ring return, believing that it has set up a meeting with ‘The Gypsy King’ perfectly, whilst admitting that it was ‘not Joshua’s best day in the office’.
“Morning, I suppose you want to know what I think of AJ’s fight, best summed up as “Not the best day in the office but all ended okay!”
“It has set up the clash with Tyson Fury perfectly. The armchair experts question some of the opponents that are not known, I know this from my experience, they can and do surprise you and AJ’s opponent, Prenga, proved the point.
“Never underestimate your opponent, they have nothing to lose.”
Hanuma Vihari has questioned Team India’s decision to continue backing Abhishek Sharma despite his poor run of form in the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe. The former India batter believes the selectors have applied different standards to Abhishek and Sanju Samson, especially after Samson lost his place despite performing well in major tournaments.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Vihari pointed out that Samson was dropped after a few poor games before the T20 World Cup but returned strongly to become one of India’s standout performers.
He said, “Before the World Cup, Sanju Samson did not perform in five games and lost his spot in the starting 11. He then made a comeback and became Player of the Tournament. In that same tournament, how many runs did Abhishek Sharma make?”
He also highlighted Abhishek’s recent numbers, saying, “In the UK series, apart from one fifty, there were no scores at all. Not even 20s and 30s, no significant score. One fifty in the last eight matches. If you include the World Cup, three half-centuries in the last 18 matches.”
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Vihari argued that Samson proved himself when it mattered by scoring three consecutive fifties during India’s T20 World Cup-winning campaign, but still lost his place in the side as youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as a preferred option.
Questioning the selection policy, he said, “How many matches Samson played in the World Cup? Three. And fifties in all three. Abhishek’s highest score in the five matches is 16. Why is no one talking about it? When it comes to Samson, they say he is inconsistent. Fair enough. But he can win high-pressure matches on his day.”
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Vihari concluded by adding, “Abhishek is a player with a lot of hype, but Samson is also equal. He has also performed in the IPL. Why different rules for different players?”
Man Utd have announced the signing of a young goalkeeper, who last played for Championship club Swansea.
Manchester United have announced the signing of young goalkeeper Kit Margetson on a free transfer. Margetson’s contract at Swansea City expired at the end of last season, opening the door for United to make an offer.
The 20-year-old had played for Swansea since Under-15, meaning the Championship club will receive a compensation fee for his development.
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Margetson will initially join up with United’s U21 team with a view towards pushing for first team opportunities, but United’s senior goalkeeper department includes Senne Lammens, Karl Darlow and Tom Heaton.
United signed Darlow from Leeds this summer for the role of second-choice goalkeeper.
The club’s signing announcement of Margetson read: “Manchester United have agreed the signing of exciting young goalkeeper Kit Margetson, subject to registration.
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“The 20-year-old was most recently at Swansea City, a club he’d been with since under-15s. Last season, he had his first taste of senior football on loan at Connah’s Quay Nomads and kept 10 clean sheets in 34 appearances, helping the Welsh side to qualify for European competition.
“Margetson has also earned youth international caps for Wales and made his Under-21s debut against Belarus in March. Everyone at United would like to welcome Kit to the club and wish him the very best of luck for the future.”
United are expected to sell Radek Vitek after his successful loan in the Championship with Bristol City. Vitek wants to play regular football, and United will insist on sell-on clauses, potentially including a buy-back, in any sale.
Altay Bayindir is also set to leave Old Trafford. The Turkey international was given an extended post-World Cup break.
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The signings of Margetson (20) and Charlie Hardy (16) at academy level point to departures from the current goalkeeper union at youth level.
Magomed Ankalaev didn’t set the stage alight with his performance against Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi. The Russian made his UFC return after losing the light heavyweight gold to Alex Pereira in his previous fight, and ultimately finished his opponent in the final round.
While the result was in Ankalaev’s favor, many were’t impressed with his performance. The fight was a little boring, and the crowd also booed the clash during the latter rounds.
However, former UFC champion and current commentator Daniel Cormier, didn’t blame Ankalaev for the fight being boring. ‘DC lauded the former champion for changing his tactics midway through the fight.
While speaking on his YouTube channel, Cormier said (h/t MMA Junkie):
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“We were judging him pretty harshly in the fight watching, because it was a slow affair. But then midway through the second round he realized Bogdan Guskov was not engaging with Magomed Ankalaev. Ankalaev was pursuing him. He was trying to make it a fun fight. Guskov was unwilling to do that by backing up and skirting the outside of the octagon.”
Cormier also touched upon the loss to Pereira, and claimed that Ankalaev had made major changes to his game:
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“Ankalaev lost his belt in devastating fashion to Alex Pereira at UFC 320. He’s been gone for a very long time, said he made a bunch of changes to his training camp, and honestly, his aggressiveness in the octagon showed he felt like he could get a finish, or he’s done something differently to try to pursue finishes.”
Cormier then brought up that Ankalaev’s win could have set him up for a fight against Carlos Ulberg, the champion:
“Ankalaev getting that finish might have legitimately gotten him another opportunity to fight for the UFC championship against the new champion, Carlos Ulberg, when he comes back. He says he wants to be back early next year.”
Cormier also touched upon how the landscape of the light heavyweight division had changed. Former champions Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill have moved up to heavyweight while Ulberg, the current division king, is out with an ACL injury and won’t be back in action for a while.
Magomed Ankalaev wants trilogy with Alex Pereira
While Daniel Cormier believes Magomed Ankalaev could fight for the gold after his UFC Abu Dhabi win, the Russian has Alex Pereira on his mind.
The Brazilian knocked Ankalaev out cold in their last meeting, and the former champion wants to get his revenge on Pereira.
“One more thing I’d like to say before I forget. There’s somebody who calls himself ‘Chama’, that put a picture of me up and said something like, ‘What, are you still alive?’ Well, if he wants to come down here, and if he wants to take on this fight, I’m sure the UFC also will be very happy to make that fight happen.”
Arsenalhave not opened talks over signing Brazil forward Vinicius Jr, but Real Madrid have set a price of 160m euros (£137m) to sell the 26-year-old this summer. (Sport – in Spanish), external
Arsenal would be willing to offer Vinicius the biggest contract in the club’s history. (Mirror), external
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Vinicius’ priority is to sign a new deal at Real Madrid. He has a year left on his contract. (AS – in Spanish), external
Guimaraes has told his representatives he wants his future resolved in the next week, before he reports back for Newcastle‘s pre-season training camp. (TeamTalk), external
Besiktas are waiting for a decision from Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 34, after submitting their final offer. He is a free agent after leaving Liverpool. (Mail), external
Fulham are the leading option for 18-year-old Argentina midfielder Franco Mastantuono if Real Madrid send him on loan next season. (AS – in Spanish), external
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Arsenal are plotting an audacious move for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr and want to sign the Brazil winger this summer. The Premier League champions are preparing to offer the 26-year-old the biggest contract in their history but have yet to make contact with Real Madrid over the move, who has just one more year on his contract, while incoming boss at the Bernabeu, Jose Mourinho, would need to sanction the transfer.
It could be a busy few weeks for Mikel Arteta’s side as they also look to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes and add another centre-back, with England internationals Ezri Konsa and John Stones both of interest. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe confirmed that he wants to keep Guimaraes, but added that his future at the club is out of his control.
Elsewhere, Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has set out his targets for the transfer window and has confirmed the Reds “definitely need to sign a winger”, while France international Bradley Barcola is reportedly open to leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer. PSG, who are set to miss out on the signing Yan Diomande to Real Madrid, would demand a record fee, however.
Manchester United are still interested in adding another midfielder and have “reached an agreement in principle” with France international Manu Kone, according to reports in Italy. Aurelien Tchouameni remains a target, too.
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Xabi Alonso outlines plan for Morgan Rogers
Xabi Alonso sees new Chelsea signing Morgan Rogers linking up well with Cole Palmer, insisting the pair can play together.
“In that position we needed an important player and I’m sure there were not many better options than Morgan Rogers,” Alonso said.
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“You need players who can have that almost instant impact and I’m sure Morgan won’t need much time to adapt to the club, the system and his team-mates.
“That was the idea, to get a top player, and Morgan is one of them.”
He added: “I have a plan. I have an idea. I can see them linking really well.
“We need to have a good mix. If we get that balance right and those special players in the right positions, with good control, then we will be more competitive with and without the ball.”
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Will Castle27 July 2026 10:15
Juventus rival London clubs for John Stones
Juventus have expressed an interest in signing John Stones on a free transfer.
The defender left Manchester City after 10 years at the end of last season and Sky Sports are reporting that Juve are keen on rivalling Arsenal and Chelsea for his signature.
The 32-year-old just represented England at the World Cup but has spent the last year plagued by injuries.
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(Reuters)
Will Castle27 July 2026 10:00
Real Madrid close in on Yan Diomande
Real Madrid are on the verge of signing Yan Diomande after Paris Saint-Germain pulled out of the deal, according to widespread reports.
The RB Leipzig winger was a previous target of Liverpool, who had a £69m bid rejected for him in June, but now looks set to move to the Bernabeu after agreeing personal terms.
A proposal in excess of £100m has been sent by Real Madrid and while it has not yet received a response from Leipzig, the expectation is that he will move to the Spanish giants.
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With PSG out of the picture, the French side look set to reignite their pursuit of Moncaco’s Maghnes Akliouche.
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Will Castle27 July 2026 09:45
Federico Chiesa wants to stay at Liverpool
Federico Chiesa has followed up his pre-season friendly goal against Sunderland by saying he wants to stay at Liverpool and fight for his place under Andoni Iraola.
“Right now, at the moment, I am happy here at Liverpool. I love the club, I love the fans, I love everything,” he said.
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“I am doing the best I can to have a chance here – and then we will see.
“At the minute, the only thing I am thinking about is Liverpool.”
(AP)
Will Castle27 July 2026 09:30
Chelsea told to forget about Granit Xhaka
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has told Chelsea that they can forget about trying to sign Granit Xhaka this summer.
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“No, this topic is closed,” he said when asked about Xhaka.
“He has been really clear about his future. He loves Sunderland, he wants to stay in Sunderland.
“He wants to make the future of Sunderland. He is a good captain. A great leader.”
(PA Wire)
Will Castle27 July 2026 09:15
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Jermaine Defoe row rages on after Woking exit
Woking’s director of football Jody Brown claims Jermain Defoe didn’t turn up for work as the row over his departure rages on.
“Jermain’s feedback was always positive, and he regularly expressed his enthusiasm and excitement for the season, both publicly and privately. I can therefore appreciate the surprise and subsequent speculation surrounding his sudden departure,” Brown said in a statement.
“However, in recent weeks there had been feedback from across the club, including players, staff and other departments, regarding growing concerns. To better understand the situation, I asked Jermain and Paul (Bracewell, assistant) for a brief report outlining the squad’s current depth, recruitment targets and any operational challenges, so we could provide the support required and accelerate preparations for the season. That report was requested on more than one occasion but was never received.
“A meeting was subsequently scheduled involving the directors, manager, assistant manager and head of operations to review preparations for the season. Neither Jermain nor his assistant attended that meeting or that day’s training session. Throughout his tenure, Jermain had never communicated any serious concerns directly to me, so I am not going to speculate on his reasons.
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“Every football club faces challenges. Players want more game time, improved contracts or transfers. The media team might want better equipment, the medical department more interns, the strength and conditioning staff larger gym space. and the car park attendants may want more coffee. But people do not just fail to turn up.”
Will Castle27 July 2026 09:00
Arsenal ready to offer Vinicius Jr biggest contract in club’s history
Arsenal are preparing to offer Vinicius Jr the biggest contract in the club’s history to try and sign the Brazilian, according to The Telegraph.
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The Brazilian currently commands a wage of £400,000 per week but Arsenal would look to improve those terms to maximise their chances of signing him.
They face a tough task to convince Real to sell, however, with manager Jose Mourinho not wanting to sell Vinicius and wants the superstar winger to line up in attack with Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham next season.
(PA Wire)
Will Castle27 July 2026 08:45
Inter open talks with Spurs over Cristian Romero
Inter Milan have entered talks with Tottenham over the potential signing of captain Cristian Romero, according to the Press Association.
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Romero helped Argentina reach a second straight World Cup final earlier this month, but can leave Spurs this summer for a significant fee after an eventful five-year spell.
Centre-back Romero has made 156 appearances since he joined Tottenham in 2021 and guided the club to Europa League success last year, but served four separate suspensions during a difficult 2025-26 campaign.
With Jan Paul van Hecke signed for £52million from Brighton and Marcos Senesi also joining as a free agent in June to boost the defensive options of Roberto De Zerbi’s side, Spurs will let Romero depart and his representatives have been in Milan for talks with Inter this weekend.
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Will Castle27 July 2026 08:30
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Celtic working on deal to sign Egypt star
Celtic are working on a deal to sign Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo after his impressive performances at the World Cup, according to Sky Sports.
No agreement has been reached between the two clubs over the 24-year-old who has one year left on his current contract.
(Reuters)
Will Castle27 July 2026 08:15
Juventus consider Joshua Zirkzee
Juventus are considering Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee as a potential forward option, Sky in Italy reports.
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Randal Kolo Muani, who spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, remains Juve’s priority for the attack, but a valuation gap persists with Paris Saint-Germain.
Should an agreement with PSG not be reached, Zirkzee is among the alternative options.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) hits a ground ball RBI during the sixth inning of their game against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, July 26, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Brewers continue the western portion of their schedule — this time on the road — when they visit San Francisco for the opener of a three-game series Monday night.
Brewers right-hander Brandon Sproat (3-5, 5.09 ERA) and Giants righty Tyler Mahle (2-9, 5.31) are the scheduled starters in the clubs’ second head-to-head of the season, with the teams having split a four-game set in Milwaukee last month.
Neither Sproat nor Mahle pitched in that series.
The Brewers flew west Sunday night after having completed a 7-2 homestand with an 11-2 shellacking of the Colorado Rockies. They travel to Anaheim, Calif., for a weekend series against the Angels after they leave San Francisco.
The three contests against Colorado began a stretch in which the Brewers will play either National League West or American League West opponents in 19 of 26 games.
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After the Angels series, the Brewers return home for a week, then visit the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers on another trip west. The stretch concludes with a three-game visit from the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 18-20.
When last seen on the road, the Brewers were getting swept in a three-game series by the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 11 and 12.
Sproat pitched the first of the Pittsburgh games, an outing in which his manager, Pat Murphy, criticized him for allowing 28 foul balls, many on two-strike counts.
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“He’s not (committed) in his put-away pitch,” Murphy observed to the media after the 7-6 defeat in the first game of a July 11 doubleheader. “You’ve got to be able to put people away. Not just strike people out — put them away. He’s got that really good sinker. He’s got a good sweeper. He’s got a very capable cutter. Just didn’t get it done.”
The 25-year-old has made just one start since, and experienced similar issues. He needed 99 pitches to record 14 outs, pulled in the fifth inning of a 4-0 home loss to the New York Mets last Tuesday.
He has never pitched against the Giants.
The Brewers, on the other hand, are quite familiar with Mahle. They’ve roughed up the 31-year-old to the tune of a 1-3 record and 5.36 ERA over nine lifetime starts.
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Mahle has pitched better than his overall record might indicate in his last two outings, limiting the Rockies and Kansas City Royals to four runs in 12 combined innings. San Francisco split those games.
The Giants enter the series hoping to put a wrap on their third consecutive winning homestand. They took two of three from the Angels despite a 4-3 defeat Sunday.
The series will be San Francisco’s last at home before the Aug. 3 trade deadline, which means every performance by a home-team player could be his last as a Giant.
One guy often mentioned in trade rumors, Rafael Devers, overcame the distraction to homer in each of San Francisco’s home wins over the Angels.
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“We’re aware that our record is not very positive as far as adjustments that maybe the front office is going to make,” he noted to reporters over the weekend. “It’s something that I don’t think about. It’s something that they’re going to have to (think about), but we’re just concentrating on what we can control.”
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