Virginia RB Mike Hollins on return - 'We need football right now' - ESPN
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Virginia running back Mike Hollins has thought about what it will feel like to step onto the practice field to begin fall practice next week.
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Sources - Big 12 looking to add one more school to get to 14 - ESPN
The Big 12 is interested in adding one more school, which would eventually bring the conference membership to 14 teams after Oklahoma and Texas leave for the SEC in 2024, multiple Big 12 sources told ESPN.
Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli sign forward Mahrez from Man City
Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez has joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli from Manchester City on a deal until 2027, both clubs said on Friday (Jul 28).
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham gives verdict on Qatari bid for Manchester United
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham says nobody “feels completely comfortable” with Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s bid for Manchester United, but says a takeover would present the opportunity for dialogue about anti-discrimination issues.
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez Joins Saudi Club Al-Ahli
Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez has joined Saudi side Al-Ahli, the two clubs announced on Friday, becoming the latest big-name player to be lured to the cash-rich league in the Gulf state. The 32-year-old Algerian winger joined Pep Guardiola's team in 2018 from Leicester, winning 11 major trophies at the club. "The wait is over: Riyad is real," the Saudi Pro League club said in a social media post. City agreed a fee understood to be worth up to £30 million ($38.6 million) with Al-Ahli last week. "To play for Manchester City has been an honour and privilege," Mahrez told City's website. "I came to City to win trophies and enjoy my football and I achieved all that and so much more.
Lisandro Martinez compared to Manchester United legend after tough-tackling display vs Real Madrid
Dwight Yorke has likened Lisandro Martinez to Nemanja Vidic for his 'no half-day' approach to defending during Manchester United's pre-season campaign.