Oliver Skipp: Leicester sign English midfielder from Tottenham on five-year deal

Florian Wirtz, who expressed big dreams at 18, is poised to leave Bayer Leverkusen for Liverpool, marking a departure from the trend of German stars moving to Bayern Munich. Liverpool's €109m bid reflects their ambition to secure a statement signing, as Wirtz brings creativity and end product after scoring 34 goals in two seasons. His arrival raises questions about his role in the squad, especially alongside Dominik Szoboszlai, but suggests a shift in Liverpool's strategy...

The New York Knicks faced controversy during Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers, trailing 92-77 entering the fourth quarter. A pivotal moment occurred when point guard Miles McBride was called for stepping out of bounds while attempting a three-point shot, which many fans deemed a phantom call, leading to outrage on social media. Criticism also arose regarding Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau's decision not to challenge the call as the team sought to mount a comeback...

Arkansas head coach Dave Van Horn, along with players Zach Root and Wehiwa Aloy, held a postgame press conference following their decisive 12-1 victory over Creighton in the Fayetteville Regional. The event highlighted the team's performance and strategies, showcasing their strong play in the tournament. Fans are encouraged to visit the homepage for more coverage of the Diamond Hogs and join the conversation on HawgBeat's premium message board, the Trough, for exclusive content and features....

Karl-Anthony Towns is leading the New York Knicks in their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, with strong support from his girlfriend, Jordyn Woods. She showcased her custom Knicks outfit on Instagram, celebrating Towns' impressive performance that brought the series to a pivotal Game 6. Towns, who played despite a knee injury, emphasized his determination to compete, stating, “Do or die,” highlighting the importance of winning to extend their playoff run and potentially allow Woods...

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, having both lost in the In-Season Tournament, are now set to face each other in the 2025 NBA Finals, highlighting a potential trend where losing the tournament may lead to playoff success. Both teams, representing smaller markets, were motivated by their previous defeats in the NBA Cup, with the Pacers losing to the Lakers in 2023 and the Thunder to the Bucks in 2024. This matchup serves as...

In their NCAA Tournament opener, No. 10-seeded Ole Miss (40-20) suffered a 9-6 upset loss to Murray State, who took the lead with a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning. Despite trailing early, the Rebels fought back to tie the game twice and briefly led in the fourth, but ultimately could not overcome the Racers, who capitalized on crucial mistakes and secured the win with additional runs in the ninth. Ole Miss now faces...