Dylan Larkin #71 of the Detroit Red Wings follows the play in front of Jason Robertson #21 of the Dallas Stars during the second period at Little Caesars Arena on December 23, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

NHL club Boston Bruins have reportedly rejected the trade offer for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin amid their top-line center search. According to recent reports, the Bruins were among the teams that submitted an offer for Larkin.In fact, the Minnesota Wild also reportedly made an offer, with both proposals failing to result in a trade. The report did not specify whether Detroit rejected the offers or whether Larkin did, or who has trade protection, or whether that was involved in turning them down.It is important to note that the Detroit Red Wings have remained on the playoff bubble but have repeatedly fallen short with their performance, ending their postseason drought. In this season, they finished 41-31-10 in the Eastern Conference. Reports are indicating that the club’s inability to return to the postseason and its direction under Steve Yzerman contributed to Larkin’s decision for a fresh start.

Boston Bruins have Dylan Larkin trade offer rejected as the club continues its search for a center

As Dylan Larkin has been one of the most influential faces of the Red Wings for several seasons, the Boston Bruins have reportedly made an offer for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, but the proposal was rejected. It has been clear that whether Detroit rejected the offers or Larkin.But, as per earlier reports, speculations suggest that the Michigan native has reportedly decided to move out of the Detroit Red Wings due to their inability to return to the postseason. This has fueled league-wide speculation regarding the captain’s long-term future with the team.Dylan Larkin wants to leave the Detroit Red Wings, but he apparently does not want to go to the Boston Bruins. He gave Detroit a list of three teams that he would be willing to join and those were Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights. Later, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported that Larkin had expanded his preferred list to around eight teams. But, Bruins are not on that list.Despite the significant hurdle in a trade for Larkin, the Boston Bruins are clearly trying their best to be contenders in the competitive Atlantic Division. The center position is particularly a potential weak spot for the club but for now the Boston club has Elias Lindholm, Pavel Zacha, Fraser Minten, and Sean Kuraly in their key role. The first two players mentioned are perhaps solid centers rather than top-line stars.Meanwhile, Dylan has recorded 34 goals and 67 points in 74 games last season while continuing to serve as Detroit’s most important forward. However, any potential deal would be complicated by Larkin’s full no-trade clause, which gives him significant control over his future, and the center remains under contract with the Red Wings for five more seasons at an average annual value of $8.7 million.

Roberto Mancini has rarely spoken about the Premier League charges levelled at Manchester City but was asked about them over the weekend following the guilty verdict

Roberto Mancini has rarely spoken about the Premier League charges that Manchester City face since they were brought against his former club in February 2023.

A section of them are for a “failure to provide accurate financial reports for player and manager compensation between 2009 and 2018”. Those allegedly relate to dual contracts for individuals such as Mancini to facilitate paying them more than was officially reported.

The former Inter head coach joined City in December 2009. Mancini was then dismissed in May 2013, two days after his team were beaten 1-0 in the FA Cup final by Wigan Athletic.

He was alleged to have dual contracts, one as a consultant with City Football Group partner club Al Jazira, who Sheikh Mansour owns. Mancini was in his first stint as the Italy national team head coach when City’s charges were first brought.

He was asked about them during a press conference in March 2023 before England played Italy in a European Championship qualifier. Mancini said: “I haven’t been contacted or called up by anyone.

“I don’t think anyone will contact me. I have paid my taxes, and it’s all above board, so I don’t think anyone will be in touch.”

What has happened to Manchester City?

Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on 114 of the 115 Premier League charges over alleged breaches of financial regulations. They relate to a period between 2009 to 2018 and include allegations around financial reporting, disclosure of player and manager payments, compliance with UEFA and Premier League financial rules, and cooperation with the investigation. The Premier League has yet to comment, with the news having first been reported by The Athletic.

The process started when the charges were brought in February 2023. The review was started in 2024 before the reported verdict of guilty on almost all charges arrived on September 25, 2026.

The English champions, owned in practice by the United Arab Emirates’ ruling family, deny all charges and insist their case is supported by a “comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence.”

Has this happened before?

The Premier League has long had a reputation for rampant capitalism, but it has started to enforce financial regulations that control spending in recent years.

In 2026, Chelsea were fined €11.6 million ($13.8 million) and given a suspended ban from registering new players for two transfer windows for breaching rules relating to payments to agents between 2009 and 2022. The club did avoid a six-point deduction though. In the recent years before, Everton and Nottingham Forest were docked Premier League points for breaking profit and sustainability rules (PSR).

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City previously won, for the most part, a similar battle with UEFA. The 2023 UEFA Champions League winners were hit with a huge fine by UEFA in 2014 over a breach of the organization’s FFP (Financial Fair Play) rules. Then, in February 2020, UEFA handed City a €30-million fine and banned the club from competing in the Champions League for two years for falsely inflating sponsorship revenues between 2012 and 2016. But in July of the same year, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned the ban and reduced the fine to €10 million. City denied all charges and did not miss a game in Europe’s premier club competition.

The key difference in City’s current case to Chelsea’s earlier in the year is that Chelsea self-reported and admitted guilt, which allowed them to negotiate with the Premier League over the sanction. City have stressed that they are innocent throughout.

Has something like this happened in Germany before?

German football is by no means immune to scandals or corruption. The most prominent examples are the 1971 match-fixing scandal in which players took bribes to throw matches, and the 2005 match-fixing scandal involving referee Robert Hoyzer, who confessed to fixing and betting on matches in the second division and German Cup.

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The majority of financial breaches have come from clubs not being able to prove they were financially viable. Both 1860 Munich and Uerdingen are examples of this, but major systematic abuses or breaches have not happened because the structure of German football is designed to prevent it.

The 50+1 rule: What is it?

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Why is something like this not possible in Germany?

Mainly because of the 50+1 rule. In place since 1999, the rule stipulates that the parent club, for example Bayern Munich, must hold at least 50% plus one vote in its spun-off professional football company – in this case, FC Bayern München Fußball AG. This ensures that the majority of voting rights always lie with the club and its members.

The rule prevents external investors from taking complete control of a club and managing it solely according to financial criteria. It is also meant to ensure a certain level of equality, as it is not possible for a club to invest disproportionately more money than other clubs thanks to its powerful investor with a controlling stake.

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The vast majority of organized fans in Germany oppose the commercialization of football. The 50+1 rule makes many fans in Germany not just paying spectators but active club members who can, for example, have a say inimportant club decisions.

Critics argue that the rule puts German football clubs at a financial disadvantage. Spending in the Premier League proves that to be true, but City’s reported offenses are also proof of why the league’s sustainable structure matters. The Bundesliga has been approached by DW for comment.

Do these charges have an impact in Germany?

Not until the ruling and punishment are final. However, one of the main talking points is what City’s success prevented other teams from claiming, whether it be prize money, Champions League places or transfer opportunities. These are compensatory claims that might be explored should the charges remain after appeals.

Reforming English football

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What happens next?

Manchester City face possible points deductions, expulsion, financial penalties or the stripping of their titles. It is unclear when the decision on what the punishment will be will come, especially given that City are expected to appeal.

The outcome also has significant impacts for the Premier League. In taking on one of its biggest clubs, having successfully punished two smaller ones, they risk appearing toothless. Certainly the eyes of European football will be on them as the impact of the decision will put the integrity of the competition into focus.

It may also see more English fans call for a model like the 50+1 rule to be integrated. Some voices were raised in England after the Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF took over Premier League club Newcastle United in 2021, and others continued during the attempted establishment of a European Super League in 2021.

Edited by: Chuck Penfold

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without their starting quarterback for a bit. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield injured the thumb on his throwing hand near the end of the Buccaneers’ Week 3 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and is expected to miss three weeks, according to head coach Todd Bowles.

The MRI he had on Monday revealed there was no fracture and no ligament nor tendon damage, according to ESPN.

The next three games for the Buccaneers are against the Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers. Mayfield would seemingly be good to go, based on Bowles’ current timeline, for their game on Oct. 25 against the Carolina Panthers.

The injury took place with less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Facing a fourth-and-13 down four points, Mayfield bought time in the backfield before throwing an interception to Andrew Van Ginkel while being hit. The Bucs’ quarterback was seen writhing on the ground in pain and heard screaming as he grasped at his right hand. Mayfield eventually walked off the field with trainers and headed straight for the locker room. 

Undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels replaced him under center on the Bucs’ next possession. He rushed once for nine yards and failed to complete any of his three passing attempts, including a Hail Mary attempt that was intercepted by Isaiah Rodgers 

Mayfield completed 17 of 34 passes for 217 yards, one touchdown and one interception before exiting the game. It’s been a tough start to the season for the Buccaneers, as they began with losses to the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Vikings to move to 0-3. Just three weeks ago, Mayfield signed a three-year contract extension that averages $55 million — tying him as the No. 3 highest-paid quarterback in the NFL.

This is the Buccaneers’ first 0-3 start since 2014, and they are the sixth team in the past decade to start 0-3 with all three losses coming in one-score games, per CBS Sports Research. 

Former Philadelphia Eagles guard Mekhi Becton is signing with the Green Bay Packers after working out for the team Monday morning, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported.

The move takes a familiar name off the market for Eagles fans who called for a reunion as Philadelphia faced questions along its offensive line. Becton helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl after moving from tackle to right guard during the 2024 season. His size and power made him a valuable part of the line in front of Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley.

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Becton later left Philadelphia for the Los Angeles Chargers and was a free agent before Green Bay brought him in for Monday’s workout. Fowler reported that the former top-10 draft pick is healthy and that the Packers were seeking reinforcements up front.

For the Eagles, the appeal of a reunion was easy to understand. Landon Dickerson‘s absence has forced interior adjustments, and Becton had already shown he could play guard in Philadelphia. However, the Eagles reported no interest, and Green Bay moved to sign him.

Philadelphia must continue working through its current options while Becton gets his next opportunity with an NFC opponent.

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Former Eagles Super Bowl champion Mekhi Becton signing with Packers

Study this one closely.

Non-conference Records Versus Power 4 Teams:

• SEC: 10-2 (Gross)
• Big 12: 5-7
• ACC: 6-9
• Big Ten: 4-10
• Mountain West: 0-7
• Pac-12: 0-12

Preseason expectations are meaningless compared to actual results. The Big Ten has underperformed. Oregon’s loss to Oklahoma State forced a change in perceptions out West.

But it’s a long season.

The Ducks will probably continue building their at-large Playoff resume in Conference play.

That’s a harder task for teams in the Big 12, which rely more on margins of victory to boost their status.

The worst optics from the non-conference season, though, are by far on the Pac-12.

That league’s claim as a “Power Conference” was officially exposed as false. The rebuilt Conference of Champions is nowhere near Power Conference status.

Yet, Boise State’s position as the top Group of 6 team provides the league a path to the Playoff.

Here’s my Power Ranking for the Top Teams in the West for Week 5.

Miller covers College Basketball and College Football as well as Formula 1 racing as a Senior Writer and Assistant Editor for SuperWest Sports.

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