Friday’s briefing: Dyche leaves Everton and Potter prepares for first game

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot described the second leg of their Champions League tie with PSG as the best game of football he has been involved in, despite losing on penalties. Liverpool won the first leg 1-0 but lost at Anfield, with Dembélé's goal drawing PSG level on aggregate. Slot remains positive, acknowledging the team's strong season and looking ahead to the Carabao Cup final, although key players Alexander-Arnold and Konaté may be unavailable. Full...

The Philadelphia Eagles traded C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Kenyon Green, along with swapping 2026 draft picks. Gardner-Johnson expressed gratitude to Philly in a statement, highlighting his achievements with the team. The Eagles also saw other defensive players leave in free agency, while the Texans made changes to their offensive line. Full Article

PSV will compensate fans attending the second leg of their Champions League tie at Arsenal after a 7-1 loss in the first leg. The Dutch side will cover the cost of match tickets for their away supporters at Emirates Stadium, amounting to €200,000. Despite the defeat, PSV bounced back with a 2-1 win over Heerenveen, marking the return of Sergiño Dest after an 11-month injury layoff. Full Article

Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium near Old Trafford, led by architecture firm Fosters + Partners, as part of a regeneration project that could bring significant economic benefits to the area. A survey showed majority support for a new build over redeveloping Old Trafford, with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe highlighting the potential for a state-of-the-art stadium and social renewal. Funding for the estimated £2bn project remains uncertain, with the possibility of selling...

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rejected a $500 million extension offer from the Toronto Blue Jays, with deferred money lowering the present-day value to $400-450 million, aiming for a contract similar to Juan Soto's $765 million deal. Guerrero, a top free agent next winter, has had inconsistent seasons but is still highly regarded for his offensive prowess. Deferred money in contracts is becoming common in MLB, with teams using it to manage luxury tax payments and players...

Yahoo Sports' Free agency reaction show discusses the biggest moves of the NFL's legal tampering window, including Geno Smith to Vegas, Darnold to Seattle, DK Metcalf to Pittsburgh, Davante Adams to Rams, Commanders' moves, and Justin Fields to Jets. The hosts categorize the moves into three buckets: big brand name moves that change teams, moves that impact fantasy and the 2025 season, and moves that reveal teams' draft strategies. The episode provides insights into how...