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In the first part of this series, ABIODUN ADEWALE highlights the standout performers among Nigerian players in the just-concluded 2024/25 season in Europe Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) Osimhen broke new grounds individually and for his club last season, powering Galatasaray to a league and cup double with 37 goals and eight assists in 41 games across all competitions. The 26-year-old’s season was bleak at the start after he was left off Napoli’s new project under Antonio Conte and he also had two failed summer moves to Chelsea and Al-Hilal. When it looked like he would be without a club, at least until January 2025, Galatasaray welcomed him on loan and that proved to be a masterstroke, leading them to their 25th Super Lig title as well as their 19th Turkish Cup triumph. In the process, he became the highest-scoring foreigner in a season in the club and Turkish football history, when he broke Mario Jardel’s 34-goal mark. Although Galata...

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has turned down a renewed mega offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, opting instead to remain in Europe as interest from top sides intensifies, The PUNCH reports. Al Hilal, who recently appointed former Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi as manager, had made Osimhen their top transfer priority ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. In an effort to lure the Nigerian forward who is presently in Nigeria for holiday, the Saudi giants tabled a staggering salary offer worth €120m over three years, roughly €40m annually. However, despite the lucrative nature of the deal, the 26-year-old declined. According to French outlet Foot Mercato, “The offer was quite impressive but ultimately did not convince the player.” The report added that Osimhen “has decided to reject Al Hilal’s offer and now wishes to take his time before choosing his next club.” This marks the third time Osimhen has rejected Al Hilal’s advances. Italian outlet Calciomerca...

Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly rejected a £113million offer from Liverpool for Florian Wirtz. Germany international Wirtz is keen to complete what would be a club-record – and potentially Premier League-record – move to Liverpool . The 22-year-old has established himself as one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe and has the potential to become a Ballon d’Or winner and Premier League superstar. After cruising to the Premier League title, Arne Slot’s side are looking to strengthen further by spending big in the summer transfer window. The Reds have already confirmed the signing of Netherlands right-back Jeremie Frimpong from Leverkusen and are in talks with Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, as well as Wirtz. READ MORE: Five reasons why Florian Wirtz may not actually be a good signing for Liverpool Personal terms are not expected to be an issue for Wirtz, but agreeing a fee with Leverkusen remains th...

For the first time since the Brinkley Boys suited up, South Carolina could have twin defenders patrolling the front seven of its defense. The Gamecocks added commitments from Weddington (N.C.) four-star twin brothers Aiden Harris and Andrew Harris this weekend. The highly recruited brothers committed during an official visit to the school. With over 40 offers to their names, the Harris twins chose Carolina over the rest of a Top 10 that also included Auburn, Ohio State, Florida, Texas, Penn State, NC State, Miami, Oregon and Maryland. “Just always going down and being able to have fun and learn something new every time I go down there,” Aiden told of his most recent unofficial visit. “Just being able to be a player for the day and seeing what they go through with the meeting and lifts and all the stuff they do.” Keep up with all things Gamecocks for just $1 for 7 days—lock in this special offer today! The 6-foot-3, 255-pou...

For the first time since the Brinkley Boys suited up, South Carolina could have twin defenders patrolling the front seven of its defense. The Gamecocks added commitments from Weddington (N.C.) four-star twin brothers Aiden Harris and Andrew Harris this weekend. The highly recruited brothers committed during an official visit to the school. With over 40 offers to their names, the Harris twins chose Carolina over the rest of a Top 10 that also included Auburn, Ohio State, Florida, Texas, Penn State, NC State, Miami, Oregon and Maryland. “Just always going down and being able to have fun and learn something new every time I go down there,” Aiden told of his most recent unofficial visit. “Just being able to be a player for the day and seeing what they go through with the meeting and lifts and all the stuff they do.” Keep up with all things Gamecocks for just $1 for 7 days—lock in this special offer today! The 6-foot-3, 255-pou...

The tight end position remains tricky to navigate in fantasy football, so if you're taking part in an early draft or just looking ahead, check out our 2025 fantasy football best ball tight end rankings . Use these early best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. Identifying late-round tight ends with best ball upside can give your team a significant boost, so let's dive in. Be sure to check out all of our fantasy football best ball articles . And if you're looking for even more of an edge, check out our Best Ball Draft Kit and Tools , including the best ball live draft assistant , best ball mock draft simulator, and best ball draft cheat sheets -- all part of the Best Ball Team Sync platform . Two of 's lead fantasy football analysts -- Phil Clark and Nick Mariano -- have put together their consensus staff rankings, which will be updated regularly through the start of the 2025...

The tight end position remains tricky to navigate in fantasy football, so if you're taking part in an early draft or just looking ahead, check out our 2025 fantasy football best ball tight end rankings . Use these early best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. Identifying late-round tight ends with best ball upside can give your team a significant boost, so let's dive in. Be sure to check out all of our fantasy football best ball articles . And if you're looking for even more of an edge, check out our Best Ball Draft Kit and Tools , including the best ball live draft assistant , best ball mock draft simulator, and best ball draft cheat sheets -- all part of the Best Ball Team Sync platform . Two of 's lead fantasy football analysts -- Phil Clark and Nick Mariano -- have put together their consensus staff rankings, which will be updated regularly through the start of the 2025...

With the game against Argentina on the horizon, James Rodriguez and Colombia have suffered a major setback, as one of their key players has been ruled out due to injury. Colombia is preparing to travel to Buenos Aires to face Lionel Messi and Argentina on Matchday 16 of the 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers . As James Rodriguez aims to lead his team closer to a World Cup berth, the squad has been dealt a significant setback with a key player ruled out due to injury . On Matchday 15, Colombia hosted Peru in a scoreless draw that left much to be desired on the attacking front . Neither side managed to create real chances, and now with one final fixture left in June’s international window, head coach Nestor Lorenzo must adjust his plans after a critical loss to the lineup. Al-Nassr striker Jhon Duran , teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo, will miss the showdown with Argentina due to injury . The 20-year-old ...

With the game against Argentina on the horizon, James Rodriguez and Colombia have suffered a major setback, as one of their key players has been ruled out due to injury. Colombia is preparing to travel to Buenos Aires to face Lionel Messi and Argentina on Matchday 16 of the 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers . As James Rodriguez aims to lead his team closer to a World Cup berth, the squad has been dealt a significant setback with a key player ruled out due to injury . On Matchday 15, Colombia hosted Peru in a scoreless draw that left much to be desired on the attacking front . Neither side managed to create real chances, and now with one final fixture left in June’s international window, head coach Nestor Lorenzo must adjust his plans after a critical loss to the lineup. Al-Nassr striker Jhon Duran , teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo, will miss the showdown with Argentina due to injury . The 20-year-old ...

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault hasn't lost confidence in struggling stars Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams ahead of Sunday's NBA Finals Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. While MVP point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered with a game-high 38 points in Game 1, Holmgren and Williams weren't factors, combining to shoot an ugly 28.6 percent (8-of-28), scoring 23 points. The Thunder blew a 15-point fourth-quarter lead and lost on a last-second Tyrese Halliburton jumper, 111-110. Daigneault was unconcerned with the duo's disappointing NBA Finals debuts, although his comments present a problem Oklahoma City might not be able to solve. "Usually delivering in the Finals is not on the curriculum for third-year players," Daigneault said. ( h/t ESPN ) The Thunder added Holmgren (No. 2 overall) and Williams (No. 12 overall) in the 2022 NBA Draft, and both were key to the franchise going 68-14 this season, the best in its hist...

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault hasn't lost confidence in struggling stars Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams ahead of Sunday's NBA Finals Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. While MVP point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered with a game-high 38 points in Game 1, Holmgren and Williams weren't factors, combining to shoot an ugly 28.6 percent (8-of-28), scoring 23 points. The Thunder blew a 15-point fourth-quarter lead and lost on a last-second Tyrese Halliburton jumper, 111-110. Daigneault was unconcerned with the duo's disappointing NBA Finals debuts, although his comments present a problem Oklahoma City might not be able to solve. "Usually delivering in the Finals is not on the curriculum for third-year players," Daigneault said. ( h/t ESPN ) The Thunder added Holmgren (No. 2 overall) and Williams (No. 12 overall) in the 2022 NBA Draft, and both were key to the franchise going 68-14 this season, the best in its hist...

The New York Jets need to find a running mate for Garrett Wilson. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report proposed a hypothetical trade that could help the Jets check that item off their bucket list. New York Jets receive: wide receiver Terry McLaurin, running back Austin Ekeler, and a 2025 fifth-round pick Washington Commanders receive: running back Breece Hall and a 2026 second-round pick “The Jets are looking for a franchise reset in 2025, with a new coach in Aaron Glenn and a new quarterback in Justin Fields . Getting off to a fast start would help both Glenn and Fields, and adding McLaurin could help New York do it. McLaurin could be particularly valuable to Fields, who has shown himself to be an elite scrambler but who is still developing as a pocket passer,” Knox explained. “It’s also worth noting that Jets passing game coordinator Scott Turner previously coached McLaurin as Washington’s offensive coordinator,” Knox added. Choppy Waters for ...

The New York Jets need to find a running mate for Garrett Wilson. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report proposed a hypothetical trade that could help the Jets check that item off their bucket list. New York Jets receive: wide receiver Terry McLaurin, running back Austin Ekeler, and a 2025 fifth-round pick Washington Commanders receive: running back Breece Hall and a 2026 second-round pick “The Jets are looking for a franchise reset in 2025, with a new coach in Aaron Glenn and a new quarterback in Justin Fields . Getting off to a fast start would help both Glenn and Fields, and adding McLaurin could help New York do it. McLaurin could be particularly valuable to Fields, who has shown himself to be an elite scrambler but who is still developing as a pocket passer,” Knox explained. “It’s also worth noting that Jets passing game coordinator Scott Turner previously coached McLaurin as Washington’s offensive coordinator,” Knox added. Choppy Waters for ...

The Denver Broncos re-signed defensive tackle D.J. Jones this offseason, although there was much speculation that he had played his last down in the Mile High City. The veteran trenchman even garnered a raise from the Broncos, earning $13 million annually on his new three-year deal, up by $3 million. Jones was a bigger domino to fall than perhaps many Broncos fans realized. After all, every one of the team's three big outside free-agent signings had a history playing with Jones. Tight end Evan Engram played with Jones at Ole Miss. Safety Talanoa Hufanga and linebacker Dre Greenlaw played with Jones with the San Francisco 49ers. However, if you ask Jones, it was the Broncos' 2024 body of work that did the talking in the team's free-agent recruiting talks, more so than his ties to Engram, Hufanga, and Greenlaw. “I don’t think I had to do too much. I think what we did last year spoke volumes," Jones said following Thursday...