Carlos Corberan has been confirmed as Valencia’s new head coach. Corberan replaces the sacked Ruben Baraja, with Valencia sitting 19th in LaLiga having won just two matches this season. Valencia reportedly paid West Brom around £3million to activate a release clause in Corberan’s contract. Corberan had been in charge at The Hawthorns since October 2022,…
Pitt’s Olivia Babcock powers past the Louisville block in the NCAA semifinals/Andy Wenstrand photo Penn State’s Katie Schumacher-Cawley was a unanimous choice as the national coach of the year as we announce our 2024 VolleyballMag All-Americans, player of the year and coach of the year. Pittsburgh right side Olivia Babcock is the national player of…
The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the US, after President Joe Biden signed a law on Christmas Eve bestowing the honour upon the white-headed and yellow-beaked bird of prey. The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, appearing on the Great Seal of the US – used…
Donny van de Beek: The Unstoppable Force Behind Netherlands’ Midfield In the world of international football, there are few midfielders who can conjure up as much excitement and admiration as Donny van de Beek. The 24-year-old Dutchman has quickly established himself as a key player for both his club, Ajax, and his national team, Hajimahd…
Russia has accused Moldova of plotting a military operation in Transnistria, a Russian-backed secessionist region, setting off concerns among some analysts that Moscow might be a “false flag” attack in Moldova. Russian intelligence said earlier this week that Moldova’s President Maia Sandu was planning a military operation in Transnistria, which borders Ukraine. Sandu was sworn…
The festive fixtures in the English Premier League resume on Boxing Day with a pair of key U.S. men’s national team players squaring off. Tyler Adams and Bournemouth take on Chris Richards and Crystal Palace at the Vitality Stadium. Adams is coming off a memorable performance last Sunday where Andoni Iraola’s men earned a 3-0…
Yesterday’s Sol Fest in Nairobi marked the return of the popular music festival organized by Sauti Sol, occurring on December 19 for the VIP experience and December 21 for the Fan Show. The event featured all four members of Sauti Sol (Bien, Polycarp, Savara, and Chimano) reuniting on stage, despite their current solo ventures. Notable…
Pele memorably said an African nation would win the World Cup before the year 2000. We’re still waiting for that one to come true, but the great Brazilian’s wider point about the continent producing better players did come to fruition. Africa has consistently produced some of the greatest footballers to play the game since the…
The sinking of a Russian cargo ship that was sent to Syria to collect weapons was an “act of terrorism”, the vessel’s owner says. An engine room explosion sank the Ursa Major off the coast of Spain, after which two crew members were missing and 14 others had to be rescued. Oboronlogistika, the ship’s owner,…
Title: Wout Weghorst: The Powerhouse Striker Leading Netherlands’ Attack As the 2022 FIFA World Cup approaches, attention turns to the Netherlands, a team known for their exciting young talents and well-entrenched veterans. Amidst the hype surrounding players like Memphis Depay and Frenkie de Jong, one man’s stock has been steadily rising: Wout Weghorst, the powerhouse…
