It is understood that Gordon is one of a number players Newcastle will listen to offers for at the end of the season.

As outlined by BBC Sport last week, the club will need to sell at least one of their crown jewels in order to give head coach Eddie Howe funds to strengthen his squad if they miss out on European football.

Gordon is one of five players – along with Tino Livramento, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Lewis Hall – who would probably command the highest transfer fee.

Sensing an opportunity, it is understood Bayern have accelerated their interest in Gordon in recent weeks.

Well-placed sources indicate the player is aware that the Bundesliga champions admire his abilities. And as things stand, he is understood to be open to considering a move to Germany.

Bayern are an attractive proposition. They pay well and offer a near-cast iron guarantee of competing for major trophies every season. And they would provide the chance for Gordon to team up at club level with England captain Harry Kane.

But as Luis Diaz appears to have the left-wing role locked in at Bayern, it would be interesting to see how regularly Gordon would play at the Allianz Arena.

And while sources are indicating that a move to Germany has a good chance of happening in the coming months, there are obvious obstacles that need to be cleared – namely the transfer fee.

Newcastle are in a relatively strong position to command a minimum of £70m for Gordon this summer.

They signed him from Everton for £45m three years ago, although the following season he was offered to Liverpool by Newcastle.

He still has four years on his contract, so Newcastle have leverage – though finances are tight at St James’ Park because of profit and sustainability rules, and Bayern will know that.

All that said, Bayern are unlikely to be the only club at the table for Gordon.

Arsenal have a long-term interest and considered making an offer in the summer of 2024.

It is understood the Gunners’ interest still stands, and that they are in the market for a left-winger again this summer.

The level of Arsenal‘s interest in Gordon will depend on the price, with the Premier League leaders set to take a more balanced approach to the summer window while they have other targets too.

The Minnesota Vikings recently used a pre-draft visit on Kentucky running back Seth McGowan, who will turn 25 in October. Some rookies haven’t turned 21 yet. It’s the latest in an obvious pattern of Minnesota doing homework on halfbacks, so much so that it might be strange for the team to leave the draft without one.

Minnesota’s pre-draft visit made McGowan a name worth tracking.

If McGowan is the pick, the Vikings would likely get a full rookie contract from him before worrying about an age-related decline.

McGowan Stands Out on Minnesota’s RB Board

Most Vikings fans are clamoring for a new running back from the draft.

MIN Meets with the Kentucky RB

The sitdown with McGowan is apparently in the books. KSTP’s Darren Wolfson tweeted Tuesday, “Add Kentucky RB Seth McGowan to the list of Vikings draft visitors last week. The Vikings had at least three RBs visit: McGowan, Coleman (Washington), and Johnson (Nebraska).”

Compared to previous years, the Vikings have actually fielded a bonanza of running back visits, a signal that a rookie could be on the way. The Vikings haven’t used early-round draft capital on a tailback since Dalvin Cook in 2017 and Alexander Mattison in 2019. The drought may be over.

The Scouting Report

McGowan is 6’0″ and 225 pounds, so he has plenty of size. He’s known for his patience and power. Weakness? Very little explosion and ball security woes. The Wildcat compiled 725 rushing yards on 165 carries last year with 12 touchdowns.

NFL Draft Buzz on his rookie profile: “The film on McGowan tells a clear story: this is a runner who sees it, trusts it, and hits it. Between the tackles in man and power schemes, he plays with the kind of processing speed and downhill temperament that translates. His best work at Kentucky came on gap runs, and when the blocking was there, he rewarded it with decisive cuts and strong contact balance.”

“The redemption arc is real and compelling. You can see a back who plays with something to prove, who runs angry and finishes through contact like a guy who knows what it feels like to have football taken away from him. The concerns, though, are equally real. The explosive play numbers from his Kentucky tape are genuinely troubling. At New Mexico State, he popped long runs with regularity, but against SEC competition, those plays simply vanished.”

McGowan sounds like a guy with an RB2 ceiling.

TBD added, “A 20-yard long on 165 carries is a number that stands out in the wrong way. The fumbling has to clean up, full stop. And the pass protection tape from 2025 was rough. He has the frame for it, and he showed more willingness than technique, but at the NFL level, a back who cannot protect the quarterback on third down is a back who sits on the sideline during the most important snaps.”

“The receiving game is limited too, more of a checkdown option than someone who will stress a defense out of the backfield. McGowan fits best in a downhill, run-heavy offense where he can work as a committee back within gap and power schemes. He is not a three-down starter at the next level.”

The Derek Warehime Connection

Minnesota parted ways with longtime offensive line coach Chris Kuper this offseason, paving the way for assistant Keith Carter to take over the big job. In return, needing to fill the assistant offensive line coach vacancy, head coach Kevin O’Connell, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips, and Carter hired Derek Warehime, who very briefly stopped by the Wildcats in 2025 as the run game coordinator.

That’s not a smoking gun to draft McGowan, but Warehime and McGowan will know many of the same people at Kentucky who could vouch for the rookie.

Other RBs in Play from the Draft

Vikings fans are dreaming big about a new running back. Jeremiyah Love, the top prospect in the draft from Notre Dame, probably isn’t in play because a team will pick him in the Top 10, but after Love, the board totally opens for Minnesota.

If McGowan doesn’t end up with the Vikings, these options remain:

• Jadarian Price (Notre Dame | R2)
• Mike Washington Jr. (Arkansas | R3)
• Jonah Coleman (Washington | R3–R4)
• Emmett Johnson (Nebraska | R4)
• Kaytron Allen (Penn State | R4)
• Nick Singleton (Penn State | R4–R5)
• Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest | R5)
• Jaydn Ott (Oklahoma | R5–R6)
• Adam Randall (Clemson | R6)
• Kaelon Black (Indiana | R6–R7)

Johnson from Nebraska may be the frontrunner to join the Vikings; he grew up in the Twin Cities, and Minnesota has met with him twice in the last two months.

It’s worth noting that McGowan may be more game-ready than most rookies; that’s usually the case for 25-year-old rookies.

Soon-to-be former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been linked with the Manchester United job

Manchester United have been linked with Andoni Iraola following the announcement that he will depart Bournemouth at the end of the campaign. The Spanish manager has garnered considerable praise throughout his three-year tenure on the south coast.

United remain in search of a permanent replacement for Ruben Amorim, who was dismissed in January. Interim boss Michael Carrick has positioned the team firmly in contention for a Champions League spot, but he won’t be the only candidate for the role.

Iraola has admirers at Old Trafford but United would anticipate competition for his signature as he nears the end of his Bournemouth contract. The 43-year-old has also been mentioned as a potential successor to Ernesto Valverde at Athletic Club, where he spent 12 years as a player.

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However, the opportunity to manage United could prove even more enticing. Should he be appointed in the summer, Iraola would encounter several crucial decisions at the start of his tenure.

Bournemouth duo targeted

Iraola could be joined at United by two members of his current squad next term. Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi and defender Marcos Senesi have both emerged as potential transfer targets.

Teenage striker Kroupi has enjoyed a standout campaign, reaching 10 league goals after netting against Arsenal last weekend. The Daily Mail reports that United are keeping tabs on the 19-year-old, who has also attracted attention from Liverpool and Chelsea.

Bournemouth would almost certainly command a substantial fee for the French forward, given that his contract runs until 2030. However, Kroupi has demonstrated his ability to find the net consistently in the top flight, averaging a goal every 125 minutes this term, and could represent a long-term attacking option for United.

The Mail also suggests that United have turned their attention to centre-back Marcos Senesi. The 28-year-old has been virtually ever-present for the Cherries this season and is expected to depart as a free agent.

Iraola has previously equipped several Bournemouth players with the foundations to flourish elsewhere. Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo and Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen are among those who reached new heights when leaving the Cherries, and United would be hoping that Kroupi and Senesi can follow a similar path.

Casemiro replacement secured

One of United’s most pressing concerns heading into the summer will be central midfield. Casemiro has confirmed his departure at the end of the season, meaning finding a successor to partner a rejuvenated Kobbie Mainoo will be high on the agenda.

While numerous midfielders have been linked with a switch to Old Trafford, Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson would be an ideal fit. Although the England international is reportedly leaning towards a transfer to Manchester City, Iraola could make a bold statement by persuading the 23-year-old to reconsider.

Anderson is widely expected to leave Forest this summer and has been touted for a £65million switch to City. The midfielder has featured in the starting XI for all 32 of Forest’s league fixtures so far this campaign.

Alternatively, a further swoop on Iraola’s soon-to-be former employers for standout talent Alex Scott could also address the vacancy. Scott has been persistently linked with United and is himself on the fringes of the England squad.

Resolve Bruno Fernandes’ future

Bruno Fernandes has been instrumental for United since his arrival from Sporting CP in January 2020. The Portuguese midfielder has slightly over a year left on his deal and Iraola would no doubt be eager to settle the captain’s future, should he accept the United position.

The 31-year-old has contributed a combined 25 goals and assists in 29 league matches, underlining his significance to the side. Meanwhile, Fernandes recently outlined what would be necessary for him to remain at Old Trafford.

He told The Telegraph: “What I always say to the club is, ‘You can’t promise me that I’m going to win the Premier League. That’s impossible. But if you promise me that we’re going to be competitive and we’re going to be there at the end… that’s all I need to know.’

“Because then it’s on me to become the best version of myself, to help everyone around to become the best version of themselves, to become the club we want to be.”

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As of the 2025 Season, 309 players who attended high schools in Arizona have played or are currently playing in the NFL.

A total of 98 schools have produced at least one player.

Arizona ranks No. 26 in the nation among high schools that produce NFL players, and is the third best in the West.

Several players from the high schools listed here played college football at schools and conferences in the West, including the Pac-12, Mountain West, Big West, Big Sky, and schools now in the Big Ten, Big 12, and ACC.

Arizona’s Chandler High School leads the way with 14 NFL players produced, followed by South Mountain with 13 and Saguaro and Hamilton with 11 each.

Here is a list of the state’s top pro-producing high schools, with their respective ranks, player counts, and cities.

Click on the name of each school to see the players who have played in NFL games.

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Atlético Madrid lost 2-1 at home to Barcelona but are also through to the Champions League semi-finals. In the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, the French women’s team relinquished their top spot in Group A to the Netherlands.

In rugby, Gaël Fickou is set to join RC Toulon.

In tennis, Carlos Alcaraz won on home soil in Barcelona.

In just over two months, soccer fans will descend on stadiums across North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But those thousands of fans won’t get to take part in a long-running pregame tradition — at least at the venues located in the U.S.

FIFA is set to ban pregame tailgating at U.S. stadiums during the tournament, according to multiple reports Tuesday. NFL venues such as Arrowhead Stadium, Gillette Stadium and Lincoln Financial Field, among others, were listed as host sites where fans will not be allowed to tailgate this summer.

It was not immediately clear what led to the decision or why it is being introduced.

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A general view shows the empty parking lot at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sept. 14, 2020, as no fans were allowed at the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. (Robert Deutsch/USA TODAY Sports)

The governing body and tournament organizer may be aiming to prevent crowd-control issues similar to those that surfaced when Copa América was held in Miami. Large gatherings outside stadium entry gates fueled logistical hurdles.

Tailgating has long been synonymous with American sports culture, giving fans a budget-friendly way to enjoy the game-day atmosphere.

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But with that option gone, fans may encounter a very different pregame scene this summer. While FIFA will oversee venues during the tournament, the atmosphere outside them could ultimately prove more challenging to manage.

Real Madrid fans tailgate outside MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, before the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match against Paris Saint-Germain on July 9, 2025. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

The move to outlaw tailgating comes as several host cities adjust transportation plans to ease traffic flow around World Cup venues. Fans attending matches at MetLife Stadium in the New York area will not be able to park in the stadium’s usual gameday lots.

Fans of Real Madrid tailgate in a parking lot outside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match against FC Red Bull Salzburg on June 26, 2025. (Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images)

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Public transportation is expected to be the primary alternative, though travelers may face higher fares to cross state lines. New Jersey Transit could charge more than $100 for round-trip service to MetLife Stadium during games, The Athletic reported.

On a typical day, the 18-mile commute commands a fare of less than $13.

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Barrengarry suffered a minor false dawn a couple of Saturdays earlier, however, the gelding is primed for Group company this Saturday amid the Sydney Autumn Carnival.

The three-year-old looks to extend his rise through the $250,000 Frank Packer Plate (2000m) conducted at Randwick.

Positioned as a Group 3 spectacle two weeks beyond the Carbine Club Stakes—a race Barrengarry nominated for yet scratched amid a trivial concern—Kembla Grange handler Joe Ible anticipates the grand occasion keenly.

“He was in to run in the Carbine a week ago but he just wasn’t 100 percent so we scratched him,” the Kembla Grange trainer said.

“He looks like he’s bounced back nicely. He had a good trial on Friday at Canterbury.

“Horses like this are what we get out of bed every day and do it for. To have a horse like him walk in the stable, it certainly invigorates you and gets you going.”

In pursuit of a hat-trick, he’ll confront foes like Tulloch Stakes silver medallist Eureka Rebel, Providence off a Moonee Valley Vase second, alongside Matias and Olympian who nabbed third and fourth in the Carbine Club Stakes over the weekend.

This trajectory marks an improbable ascent for Ghaiyyath’s progeny, opening with a fourth over 1200m in Nowra’s maiden event last November.

His home track effort on February 17 yielded third across 1400m, succeeded by a commanding 1600m maiden breakthrough at Newcastle March 6, then a gritty 1500m Midway score against elders at Rosehill March 21.

Last Friday brought his only recent public trial over 1100m, placing fifth in a field of seven, roughly four lengths behind the winner.

Ible remains thrilled yet surprised by Barrengarry’s pace of growth, pondering bolder targets this campaign pending a solid Saturday effort.

“He’s always shown us something, but I wouldn’t have thought he’d be getting there as quickly as he has,” Ible said.

“The way he’s progressed this preparation, he still looks a bit backward and his mannerisms are a bit immature, so out of this preparation you start to think about what the future could be.

“If he was to go out and perform as we hope (this weekend) there’s a chance we’ll end up in Brisbane.”

Envisioned there is the $1 million Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) slated for Eagle Farm on May 30.

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