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Leftovers & Links: On Notre Dame’s poor drafts, undrafted free agents and QB transfers

Welcome to the offseason. No, really. In an era with a seemingly non-stop transfer market, college football now enters as much of an offseason as it ever enjoys. Notre Dame may pull in a transfer or two in the coming weeks — safety jumps to mind after Irish head coach Marcus Freeman identified it specifically before spring practices when 2023 signee Brandyn Hillman was released from his National Letter of Intent and Notre Dame currently expects to have just five safeties on its roster in August — but otherwise, three months of quiet await.

Calgary women's football team sees spike in new players, including girls who grew up tackling

Amira Harb, a rookie linebacker with the Calgary Rage, says she was drawn to play football because of the game's in-your-face physicality. "I love tackling," the 16-year-old said during a recent team practice. Harb also plays football for Chestermere High School, but she says there's something more intense about playing with the Rage in the Western Women's Canadian Football League. "High school, it's slower," she said. "It's still fast-paced, but it's not as rough as this." Harb finds the intensity of playing with the WWCFL empowering. "It makes me feel like I'm a better football player, because I'm surrounded by women," she said. "I feel like they understand me more as a player."

Pep Guardiola gives Kevin De Bruyne update ahead of Man City vs Leeds United

Pep Guardiola indicated that Kevin De Bruyne will be back soon, with a chance of being fit for Leeds.

Sam Allardyce drops Leeds United tactical hint ahead of crucial Man City fixture

Leeds United boss Sam Allardyce knows defensive improvement will be vital in order to keep the club in the Premier League. The Elland Road outfit are in relegation trouble and have brought in Allardyce to replace Javi Gracia - who only managed Leeds for 12 games.

Man City legend Vincent Kompany honoured by National Football Museum

Vincent Kompany has become the latest superstar to be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame.

Victor Osimhen proved why he is a good alternative to Harry Kane for Manchester United

Victor Osimhen has more dreams to fulfil but for the time being, this is a rather special one he wishes to savour. The 24-year-old has been linked with the big hitters across Europe - including Manchester United and Bayern Munich - but this is a moment for the Nigerian to be present and take in.

DFDS Kent Women’s Cup Final: Gillingham Women 6 Aylesford Ladies 0

Gillingham retained the DFDS Kent Women’s Cup with an ultimately comfortable victory over Aylesford.

An injury crisis has hit women's soccer and we are past the time to sound the alarm

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Leftovers & Links: On Notre Dame’s poor drafts, undrafted free agents and QB transfers

Calgary women's football team sees spike in new players, including girls who grew up tackling

Pep Guardiola gives Kevin De Bruyne update ahead of Man City vs Leeds United

Sam Allardyce drops Leeds United tactical hint ahead of crucial Man City fixture

Man City legend Vincent Kompany honoured by National Football Museum

Victor Osimhen proved why he is a good alternative to Harry Kane for Manchester United

DFDS Kent Women’s Cup Final: Gillingham Women 6 Aylesford Ladies 0

An injury crisis has hit women's soccer and we are past the time to sound the alarm