Wolfsburg will invite Eintracht Frankfurt to Volkswagen Arena in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The hosts have five wins and are 17th in the league table. Frankfurt have 10 wins and are seventh in the league standings.
Die Wölfe have endured a poor run of form and are winless in their last 11 games in all competitions. They suffered a second consecutive defeat last week, as they resumed their league campaign after the international break with a 6-3 away loss to Bayer Leverkusen. The Danish trio of Jonas Wind, Joakim Mæhle, and Christian Eriksen scored in the first half, but they conceded four goals after the break.
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Die Adler are winless in their last two games and were held to a 2-2 draw by Koln last week. After a goalless first half, Jonathan Burkardt and Arnaud Kalimuendo scored in quick succession in the second half. Koln scored twice late in the match to level the score.
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Wolfsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
The two teams have crossed paths 53 times in all competitions. Die Wölfe have the lead in the head-to-head record with 24 wins. The visitors have 11 wins, and 18 games have ended in draws.
They last met in the reverse fixture in November and played out a 1-1 draw.
The hosts have the joint-worst defensive record in the league, conceding 63 goals, 10 more than Eintracht Frankfurt.
Wolfsburg have scored a goal each in their last three meetings against the visitors.
Six of the last nine meetings between the two teams have produced under 2.5 goals.
Die Adler are winless on their travels across all competitions since December.
Only Hamburg have drawn more games (10) in the Bundesliga this season than the visitors (9).
Wolfsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
Die Wölfe have lost five of their last six league games, conceding 17 goals in that period, and will look to improve upon that record. Notably, they have scored in all but one of their last 10 home games.
They have a lengthy absentee list for this match, as Cleiton, Kevin Paredes, Bence Dárdai, Rogério, Jenson Seelt, Kilian Fischer, Jonas Wind, and Marius Müller are injured, and Konstantinos Koulierakis is suspended.
Die Adler have conceded two goals apiece in their last two league games. They have conceded three goals each in four of their last seven away games, which is cause for concern.
Michy Batshuayi, Rasmus Kristensen, Kauã Santos, Nnamdi Collins, and Jean-Mattéo Bahoya remain sidelined for the visitors.
Frankfurt are unbeaten in their last four meetings against the hosts and should make the most of Wolfsburg’s struggles to eke out a win.
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Prediction: Wolfsburg 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
Wolfsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Eintracht Frankfurt to win
Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score – Yes
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Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half – Yes
A billionaire Saudi government official claimed in October last year that Manchester United were at an advanced stage of completing a deal to sell to a new investor
Turki Alalshikh is reportedly interested in Derby County after claiming last year that Manchester United were “at an advanced stage of completing a deal to sell to a new investor”.
Alalshikh, 44, called it “the best news” he heard that day, before adding: “I hope he’s better than the previous owners.” The billionaire clarified a day later: “I am not the investor, nor are they from my nation.
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“I’m posting this as a fan who wishes the deal to happen, though it might not necessarily happen.” He described the “potential sale” as an “advanced negotiation phase with a new investor”.
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The Telegraph now reports that Derby have conducted extensive discussions with Alalshikh about potentially backing the Championship side. However, the publication notes that the extent of the Saudi billionaire’s involvement remains uncertain.
The Independent Football Regulator is said to be conducting due diligence on the Saudi government official before approving any transaction. Alalshikh holds a ministerial position advising the Royal Court and heads the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), which oversees the nation’s entertainment industry.
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CEO Today outlined in a profile published last year that his wealth exceeded £2billion as of 2024. However, it seems unlikely that he would assume a comparable position to the one he currently holds at the GEA.
Clowes is understood to plan to remain Derby chairman under any arrangement, even if he no longer holds a majority shareholding in the club. Alalshikh previously owned Egyptian Premier League club Pyramids and only relinquished Spanish second-tier outfit Almeria last summer after six years at the helm.
Months after that sale, Alalshikh dismissed reports connecting him with Bristol City last September. He said on X: “It is not true that I will buy Bristol City FC.”
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Their chief executive, Tom Rawcliffe, however, confirmed weeks later that the club had conversations with Alalshikh. The Robins, like Derby, are receptive to investment as they seek promotion to the Premier League.
Following speculation about a potential interest in the Rams, apparently sparked by supporters noticing that Alalshikh had followed several fan accounts on X, he addressed those rumours on social media. He posted: “Derby,” followed by the person shrugging emoji.
It comes nearly a year after offloading Almeria to a Saudi investment group. The transaction occurred just weeks before he co-founded boxing promotion company Zuffa Boxing alongside UFC chief executive Dana White.
The billionaire’s ties to boxing stretch back almost three years, beginning with Tyson Fury’s bout against Francis Ngannou in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia had already played host to Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight title rematches with both Andy Ruiz Jr and Oleksandr Usyk.
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Alalshikh has subsequently arranged several other marquee contests, including the undisputed heavyweight title bout between Fury and Usyk. Now operating through Zuffa, he remains active in staging events throughout the United Kingdom and the United States.
The top-seeded Carolina Hurricanes take on the third-seeded Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference finals best-of-seven series on Monday night. Carolina is coming off a 3-2 overtime win on Saturday to tie the series at 1-1. The Hurricanes (53-22-7), who finished the regular season with 113 points, are looking to reach the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2005-06. The Canadiens (48-24-10), who finished the regular season with 106 points, are looking to reach the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2020-21.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NHL game 10,000 times. The model entered the second week of the conference final round of the 2026 NHL playoffs with a +668 return on top-rated money-line NHL picks. Anyone following its NHL betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen strong returns.
After 10,000 simulations of Hurricanes vs. Canadiens, SportsLine’s model is going Over on the total (5.5). The Over has hit in four of the past six head-to-head matchups. The Over has also hit in five of the past 10 Montreal games, including one push. The Over has also hit in 13 of the last 21 Carolina games when playing against a team that has won over 55% of their games.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 23: Leicester City Women team huddle before extra time of the The Play Off Presented by Mercedes-Benz match between Charlton Athletic Women and Leicester City Women at The Valley on May 23, 2026 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)
Leicester City Women have been relegated from the Women’s Super League after losing a dramatic playoff against Charlton Athletic Women on penalties.
The match finished 0-0 after extra time before Charlton secured a 2-1 shootout victory to earn promotion to the WSL.
Leicester missed four of their five penalties in a devastating ending to their season, bringing an end to the club’s five-year stay in the top division.
Charlton will now replace Leicester in next season’s Women’s Super League after holding their nerve in the shootout.
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Leicester star player Alisha Lehmann was absent from the match due to injury. Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world and one of the biggest names in women’s football.
Her future at Leicester could now become a major talking point following the club’s relegation.
Jan 7, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) huddles with the offense in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of running backs, so much so that trading for one might be perceived as strange. But down in Arizona, Trey Benson is buried on the Cardinals’ depth chart, desperately needing a fresh start.
Benson’s buried role in Arizona could give Minnesota a low-cost chance to add fresh backfield upside.
His stock is at its lowest, and Minnesota should inquire about his asking price via trade.
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Arizona’s Silly Depth Chart Could Open the Door for Minnesota. Again.
A late-rounder might drag the deal over the finish line.
Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) participates in training camp drills on July 25, 2024 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The rookie runner entered camp with expectations of adding explosiveness to Arizona’s backfield rotation after joining the franchise as one of its notable offensive additions during the offseason. Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
Benson on the Trade Block?
CardinalsWire‘s Jess Root wrote earlier this month, “When the Arizona Cardinals drafted running back Jeremiyah Love third overall in the 2026 NFL draft last month, the running back room changed and shifted projections for the final roster. A player the Cardinals once were counting on as a key cog in their offense is now a trade candidate: RB Trey Benson, trade candidate.”
“Benson, a former third-round pick who many believed could turn into a starter, is coming off his second straight year that ended with an injury. He has top-end speed. He has averaged 5.4 yards per attempt in his career. He has good size. He has value and upside. As the season approaches, he might be able to be dealt for a late Day 3 pick.”
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For context, here’s the Cardinals’ RB room as of late May:
Jeremiyah Love
Tyler Allgeier
James Conner
Trey Benson
Bam Knight
Corey Kiner
Too many. Benson could benefit from a geographical cure.
The History on Benson
In 2024, coming out of the draft, Carolina Panthers halfback Jonathon Brooks and Benson were the two main RB names to watch — for fantasy football and real-life. To date, injuries have plagued both men’s careers to the point that 2026 feels like a make-or-break year.
Benson is in a particularly rough spot because he’s essentially guaranteed to get no action in the Cardinals’ offense. They have Love, Allgeier, and Conner for those jobs — proven commodities.
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Still, Benson is 6’0″ and 220 pounds, an ideal size for a workhorse running back. He’s banked 92 rushing attempts in two seasons, compiling 451 yards on the ground, a touchdown, in addition to 19 receptions. In a career that emphatically has not taken off — he’s missed 50% of all games since 2024 — Benson still averages 4.9 yards per carry. Some team, even if the Vikings are not interested, must take a flyer on him. A man with roughly 5 yards per rushing attempt should not be squandered as an RB4 of the lowly Cardinals’ depth chart.
In that regard, this is a golden opportunity. The Vikings can return to the wishing well of poor Arizona decision-making that might propel their season with Murray at the helm. Try it twice.
Last Word on Sports‘ David Latham noted on Benson last week, “Benson has no clear path to the field. LaFleur didn’t draft him, which means he’s likely the third or fourth running back on the depth chart.”
“Running back is an injury-prone position, but it’s hard to envision Arizona keeping him around with all the depth ahead of him. While they won’t cut him, they could try to trade him to a team that still believes in his natural abilities.”
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The Trade Price
This is the fun part. Benson is buried. Like buried-buried. Thirty-one general managers know that Benson is not a hot commodity; he’s staring up at Love, Allgeier, and Conner on a depth chart.
Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) carries the football against the Buffalo Bills during the first half on Sep. 8, 2024 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Benson mixed into Arizona’s rushing attack early in the regular season opener as the Cardinals tested Buffalo’s defense on the road. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
It won’t take much to acquire Benson. For example, if Arizona got cute and requested a 3rd- or 4th-Rounder for his services, every suitor would decline, and the Cardinals would be stuck with Benson on their roster — doing nothing.
For the Cardinals, it’s wiser team-building to nab a 5th-, 6th-, or 7th-Round pick for Benson, knowing the RB room already has too many cooks in the kitchen. Arizona has no leverage; they tipped their hand this offseason by welcoming Love and Allgeier.
Quite realistically and reasonably, Minnesota could ship a 6th-Round pick to Arizona for Benson and call it good. They can turn around and put his 5 yards per carry to work in an offense that desperately must fix its rushing efficiency.
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Two More Years of Team Control
The final cool perk? Trading for Benson would welcome an affordable asset for two more seasons. Benson’s rookie contract runs out after the 2027 season, at which point he’d hit free agency. Meanwhile, the Vikings’ main running back, Aaron Jones, is old. He may not be with the club in 2027. If the front office already knows that, adding Benson can prepare for the Jones afterlife.
Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) fights for a first down against Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) during third-quarter action on Oct. 13, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Benson continued to showcase his physical running style while Arizona leaned on its ground attack against Green Bay. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Trade for Benson and incorporate him into the 2026 offense, with upside of becoming an RB1 candidate in 2027 and 2028.
He’ll turn 24 in July. Go get him.
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The 2025-26 Premier League season delivered another unforgettable campaign packed with thrilling encounters, tactical battles, standout individual performances and dramatic storylines across the table. From title races to European qualification battles, the season showcased the very best of English football.
At the centre of it all were Arsenal, who finally ended their long wait for Premier League glory under manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners secured their first league title in 22 years after producing a remarkably consistent campaign built on defensive solidity, intelligent set-piece routines and big-match composure.
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Arsenal wrapped up the title with a game remaining and finished thier season with 85 points from 38 matches, recording 26 wins, seven draws and only five defeats. They beat Crystal Palace in thier final fixture by 2-1 at Selhurst Park to celebrate the historic achievement in style.
Meanwhile, another major storyline saw Pep Guardiola prepare to leave Manchester City after a hugely successful decade in charge, bringing an end to one of the most dominant managerial eras in Premier League history. However, he lost his final game as City boss by 1-2 to Aston Villa.
Tottenham Hotspur manages to avoid regelation by two points after beating Everton 1-0, while Chelsea lost thier last game to Sunderland 1-2 and Liverpool ended thier season with 1-1 draw to Brentford. Premier League 2025-26: Final match day results
No.
Team 1
Final Score
Team 2
1
Man City
1-2
Aston Villa
2
Brighton
0-3
Man United
3
Fulham
2-0
Newcastle
4
Spurs
1-0
Everton
5
Liverpool
1-1
Brentford
6
Burnley
1-1
Wolves
7
Nottm Forest
1-1
Bournemouth
8
West Ham
3-0
Leeds
9
Sunderland
2-1
Chelsea
10
Palace
1-2
Arsenal
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Premier League Player of the Season: Bruno Fernandes
The Manchester United captain produced one of the finest campaigns of his career to win the Premier League Player of the Season award. Fernandes combined creativity, leadership and consistency throughout the season, helping United remain firmly in the race for Champions League qualification.
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The Portuguese midfielder registered nine goals and 21 assists in 35 league appearances, while also leading the division in chances created. His influence in midfield proved crucial in several key matches during the campaign.
Golden Boot winner: Erling Haaland
Despite Manchester City falling short in the title race, Haaland once again demonstrated why he remains one of the world’s most feared strikers. The Norwegian forward claimed the Premier League Golden Boot after scoring 27 goals in 35 appearances.
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His movement, physicality and clinical finishing allowed him to comfortably finish ahead of Brentford striker Igor Thiago, who scored 22 goals during an impressive campaign.
Golden Glove winner: David Raya
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Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya played a massive role in the club’s title-winning campaign by securing his third consecutive Premier League Golden Glove award.
The Spanish shot-stopper kept 19 clean sheets in 38 matches, providing calmness and reliability behind Arsenal’s disciplined defensive setup. Raya’s consistency throughout the season was one of the foundations of the Gunners’ success.
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Young Player of the Season: Nico O’Reilly
Manchester City youngster Nico O’Reilly enjoyed a breakthrough season that established him as one of the brightest young talents in English football.
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Capable of operating both defensively and in advanced attacking roles, the academy graduate contributed five goals and three assists in 34 league appearances. His versatility, maturity and technical quality earned widespread praise and helped him secure the Young Player of the Season award.
‘King Ry’ won the belt back in February with a dominant win over Mario Barrios, dropping his rival in the opening round before going on to claim the one-sided unanimous decision victory.
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He now looks set to turn his attention to Benn, who would be challenging for world honours for the first time, after two notable fights against long-term rival Chris Eubank Jr in 2025.
Those contests were up at middleweight, and while ‘The Destroyer’ did secure a unanimous decision win over Regis Prograis in a 150lb catchweight bout in April, it has been over four years since Benn last competed in the welterweight division.
Ahead that potential fight, multi-weight world champion Canelo has weighed in with his take, and speaking to Boxing News during a media scrum, he praised the abilities of both men.
“It’s a good fight. Conor Benn is a good fighter, he throws a lot of punches. He’s very brave. Ryan Garcia is a great fighter too, it’s a good fight.”
Canelo knows Garcia extremely well, with the two men having previously been gym-mates before a public fallout, but they have since patched things up and ended their feud.
Tottenham back in for Savinho, Yan Diomande tops Liverpool‘s list of Mohamed Salah replacements, Barcelona keen to make Marcus Rashford move permanent and Arsenal to swoop for Julian Alvarez.
Liverpoolwill prioritise signing a replacement for Mohamed Salah, with RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, who has a release clause of £86m, their top target. Newcastle and England winger Anthony Gordon, 25, and Paris St-Germain and France forward Bradley Barcola, 23, are also options. (Telegraph – subscription required, external)
Newcastle‘s Gordon is also wanted by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich who could use 29-year-old Germany goalkeeper Alexander Nubel as a makeweight in any deal for the 25-year-old winger. (Bild – in German, external)
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Barcelona will hold fresh talks with Manchester Unitedbefore the World Cup to try and sign Marcus Rashford, with the Spanish club already agreeing personal terms with the 28-year-old England forward. (Talksport, external)
Roma are keen on Marseille’s English forward Mason Greenwood, 24, Manchester United‘s 25-year-old Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee and West Ham‘s 24-year-old Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville as they gear up for the Champions League next term. (La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external
Julian Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid with Arsenal set to make an aggressive move for the 26-year-old Argentina forward. (Teamtalk), external
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Aston Villa are eyeing a move for Newcastle‘s 28-year-old England winger Harvey Barnes as they prepare for the Champions League next season. (Mail), external
Liverpool have entered the race to sign 16-year-old German midfield wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin. (Sky Germany), external
Bernardo Silva has held positive talks with Atletico Madrid as the Spanish giants attempt to hijack Juventus’ move for theManchester City and Portugal midfielder, 31, who is available on a free transfer. (Teamtalk), external
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English managers, Scott Parker, 45, who recently left Burnley and Strasbourg’s Gary O’Neil, 43, are of interest to West Ham if they part company with Portuguese boss Nuno Espirito Santo, 52, this summer. (Guardian) , external
AC Milan have approached the representatives of Bournemouth‘s Spanish manager Andoni Iraola, 43, after the Serie A club sacked 58-year-old Italian head coach Massimiliano Allegri. (Sky Sports, external)
Along with his training career, Atlas has also become a highly-respected analyst, and so his expert insight into the sport is always taken seriously by boxing fans.
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With that in mind, Atlas has revealed who he thinks has what it takes to be one of the next flagship stars of boxing, with newly-crowned WBO super-middleweight champion Hamzah Sheeraz the man in question.
While Atlas was critical of the match-up, he posted on social media to heap praise on Sheeraz and has backed him to have plenty of success.
“The way these organizations put fighters in title bouts is truly ridiculous, but Sheeraz did what he should & got rid of him quickly. He’s the next star in the sport!”
Sheeraz has won 23 of his 24 fights, 19 of those wins by knockout, with his only blemish coming when he was held to a draw against Carlos Adames in their WBC middleweight title fight in February 2025.
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Since stepping up to 168lbs, Sheeraz has looked extremely impressive, and could be set for a showdown with Canelo Alvarez in the future, but first the Mexican superstar challenges Christian Mbilli for the WBC super-middleweight title in September.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has reorganised its daily operations, giving the N S Johal-led Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Division responsibility for 27 Olympic sports disciplines. The division has also been asked to handle governance-related issues in national federations whenever directed by the sports ministry.According to an order issued by sports secretary Hari Ranjan Rao, who is also the Director General of SAI, the TOPS division will now serve as the main point of contact between SAI and the respective National Sports Federations (NSFs).Johal, who already heads the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG), will continue to oversee TAGG as a sub-group under TOPS.TOPS was launched in 2014 to support elite athletes with training and competition planning in priority sports such as boxing, badminton and athletics.Under the new structure, TOPS will fully oversee aquatics, archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, canoeing, cycling, equestrian, fencing, golf, gymnastics, hockey, judo, modern pentathlon, rowing, sailing, shooting, skateboarding, sport climbing, squash, surfing, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, triathlon, weightlifting and wrestling.The order stated that TOPS will act as the “primary interface” between SAI and the respective NSFs, associations and stakeholders for the assigned sports.The division will also deal with governance matters referred by the ministry, along with development proposals and budgeting matters of NSFs linked to these disciplines.TOPS has also been given the responsibility of coordinating India’s participation in the Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics, Asian Youth Games and Asian Beach Games.The Training of Elite Athletes and Management Support Division (TEAMS), which also comes under Johal, will handle operations related to disciplines outside TOPS, including para sports, winter sports and non-Olympic disciplines.Johal is a former Olympian sailor.The TEAMS division will also coordinate National Sports Awards and functions related to Republic Day, Rashtrapati Bhawan and the Prime Minister’s Office.
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