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Sesko und Simons sollen 170 Mio. bringen – Leipzigs XXL-Umbruch! Bis zu 14 Stars weg?
Am Ende verspielten sie alles. Durch die Niederlage gegen Stuttgart (2:3) am letzten Spieltag verpasste RB Leipzig erstmals in seiner Bundesliga-Geschichte den Europapokal komplett. Ein Grund für die Schrott-Saison: der völlig verplante Kader. Der soll nun umgebaut werden.Zu klein, mit zu vielen Spielern, die über ihren Leistungszenit – aber hoch bezahlt – sind. Zudem gab es erstmals seit dem Aufstieg 2016 deutliche Grüppchenbildungen. Auf der einen Seite die Arrivierten um Yussuf Poulsen (30), Kevin Kampl (34) und Co., die aber immer weniger Spielzeit bekommen. Auf der anderen Seite die jungen Spieler um Xavi Simons und Castello Lukeba (22), die sich wenig sagen lassen.Nur 13 von 32 Profis sind fest eingeplant, bei fünf ist die Zukunft auch aufgrund von Klauseln offen, bis zu 14 könnten gehen.All diese Probleme muss Marcel Schäfer lösen, der sagt: „Wir werden mehr verändern müssen, als wir […]
Novak Djokovic returns to Roland Garros nine months after Olympic gold in search of another milestone
The last time Novak Djokovic arrived at Roland Garros in Paris, he did so in questionable health. He had no coach. He was facing questions about how he could possibly win a tennis tournament, having not won one all year.Everyone who follows tennis knows how that ended: the 24-time Grand Slam champion face-down in the red clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier, shaking uncontrollably after finally securing the Olympic gold medal that he had craved for so long by beating Carlos Alcaraz in the best men’s match of the year.AdvertisementNine months later, Djokovic will return to Paris, chasing another elusive goal: the 25th Grand Slam title that will take him ahead of Australian player Margaret Court in the all-time lists. He has no coach. He is facing questions about how he can possibly win a major tennis tournament after an indifferent start […]
Panthers at Hurricanes Game 2 picks, odds, schedule: Carolina narrow favorite, down 1-0
The defending-champion Florida Panthers took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final on Tuesday night. Now it’s up to the Carolina Hurricanes to swing the momentum while still on home ice. The Canes are slight favorites for Game 2, but the Panthers are -250 to take the series. Here’s what you need to know heading into Thursday night’s playoff action.AdvertisementHow to watch Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes Game 2 Venue: Lenovo Center — Raleigh, N.C. Time: 8 p.m. ET, Thursday TV (U.S.): TNT, truTV TV (CAN): Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports Stream: Max Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub. Panthers at Hurricanes odds for Game 2Panthers lead the series 1-0Series odds: Panthers -250, Hurricanes +200Shorthanded situations are one of the Hurricanes’ best strengths. Their penalty kill is stingy in their own zone and disruptive enough to generate some chances. Heading into […]
Steelers unanswered questions ahead of OTAs: Who is WR2? Will Aaron Rodgers show?
When Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan acquired DK Metcalf in a blockbuster trade in March, it appeared for a minute that he had taken one of the thinnest position groups on the team and turned it into a strength.Even as speculation swirled and Khan was asked repeatedly about a possible George Pickens trade, Khan maintained throughout the offseason that Metcalf’s addition had no impact on Pickens’ future.Advertisement“We’re glad we have George and DK here,” Khan said ahead of the NFL Draft. “I think they’re going to be exciting for everyone to watch.”Just over a week later, Khan traded Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 third-round pick (plus a late-round pick swap in 2027).In many ways, the trade was necessary, maybe even inevitable. Considering the Steelers weren’t going to pay two high-level receivers (at least not one like […]
Rangers mailbag, Part 2: Offer-sheet situations? The next captain? Mike Sullivan’s system?
By signing the Edmonton Oilers’ Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway to offer sheets in 2024, Doug Armstrong didn’t just make the St. Louis Blues a much better team. He also created one of the biggest summer 2025 storylines: whether offer sheets will become a more prevalent tool for general managers.We’ll see if there’s an uptick in teams poaching other clubs’ restricted free agents, but you all certainly had questions about how it might pertain to the Rangers. I dig into that — plus more! — in Part 2 of this early-summer mailbag.Note: Some questions have been lightly edited for clarity and length.Which restricted free agents could the Rangers offer? — Doug V.It’s hard to see the Rangers giving other teams’ restricted free agents offer sheets, for a couple of reasons. For one, for a team to successfully acquire a player […]
Timberwolves at Thunder Game 2 picks, odds, how to watch: Minnesota looks to even series on the road
Perhaps we forgot just how uniquely good the Oklahoma City Thunder can be. Night-to-night playoff staging can distort our feel for the top-seeded teams. The previous knock-down, drag-out series with Denver accentuated their imperfections, and even the first two quarters of Tuesday’s Western Conference finals opener left something to be desired.AdvertisementThen, that thundering second half. OKC went five out and switched on everything. It played the opposing bigs off the floor and attacked with unflinching consistency. It trailed at the break, 48-44, but won by a final of 114-88.The Minnesota Timberwolves now try to even up this series on Thursday, quickly regrouping for Game 2 adjustments.How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 Venue: Paycom Center — Oklahoma City Time: 8:30 p.m. ET Thursday TV: ESPN, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes Streaming: Fubo (try for free) Watching in-person? Get […]
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Sesko und Simons sollen 170 Mio. bringen – Leipzigs XXL-Umbruch! Bis zu 14 Stars weg?
Am Ende verspielten sie alles. Durch die Niederlage gegen Stuttgart (2:3) am letzten Spieltag verpasste RB Leipzig erstmals in seiner Bundesliga-Geschichte den Europapokal komplett. Ein Grund für die Schrott-Saison: der völlig verplante Kader. Der soll nun umgebaut werden.Zu klein, mit zu vielen Spielern, die über ihren Leistungszenit – aber hoch bezahlt – sind. Zudem gab es erstmals seit dem Aufstieg 2016 deutliche Grüppchenbildungen. Auf der einen Seite die Arrivierten um Yussuf Poulsen (30), Kevin Kampl (34) und Co., die aber immer weniger Spielzeit bekommen. Auf der anderen Seite die jungen Spieler um Xavi Simons und Castello Lukeba (22), die sich wenig sagen lassen.Nur 13 von 32 Profis sind fest eingeplant, bei fünf ist die Zukunft auch aufgrund von Klauseln offen, bis zu 14 könnten gehen.All diese Probleme muss Marcel Schäfer lösen, der sagt: „Wir werden mehr verändern müssen, als wir […]
Novak Djokovic returns to Roland Garros nine months after Olympic gold in search of another milestone
The last time Novak Djokovic arrived at Roland Garros in Paris, he did so in questionable health. He had no coach. He was facing questions about how he could possibly win a tennis tournament, having not won one all year.Everyone who follows tennis knows how that ended: the 24-time Grand Slam champion face-down in the red clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier, shaking uncontrollably after finally securing the Olympic gold medal that he had craved for so long by beating Carlos Alcaraz in the best men’s match of the year.AdvertisementNine months later, Djokovic will return to Paris, chasing another elusive goal: the 25th Grand Slam title that will take him ahead of Australian player Margaret Court in the all-time lists. He has no coach. He is facing questions about how he can possibly win a major tennis tournament after an indifferent start […]
Panthers at Hurricanes Game 2 picks, odds, schedule: Carolina narrow favorite, down 1-0
The defending-champion Florida Panthers took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final on Tuesday night. Now it’s up to the Carolina Hurricanes to swing the momentum while still on home ice. The Canes are slight favorites for Game 2, but the Panthers are -250 to take the series. Here’s what you need to know heading into Thursday night’s playoff action.AdvertisementHow to watch Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes Game 2 Venue: Lenovo Center — Raleigh, N.C. Time: 8 p.m. ET, Thursday TV (U.S.): TNT, truTV TV (CAN): Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports Stream: Max Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub. Panthers at Hurricanes odds for Game 2Panthers lead the series 1-0Series odds: Panthers -250, Hurricanes +200Shorthanded situations are one of the Hurricanes’ best strengths. Their penalty kill is stingy in their own zone and disruptive enough to generate some chances. Heading into […]
Steelers unanswered questions ahead of OTAs: Who is WR2? Will Aaron Rodgers show?
When Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan acquired DK Metcalf in a blockbuster trade in March, it appeared for a minute that he had taken one of the thinnest position groups on the team and turned it into a strength.Even as speculation swirled and Khan was asked repeatedly about a possible George Pickens trade, Khan maintained throughout the offseason that Metcalf’s addition had no impact on Pickens’ future.Advertisement“We’re glad we have George and DK here,” Khan said ahead of the NFL Draft. “I think they’re going to be exciting for everyone to watch.”Just over a week later, Khan traded Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 third-round pick (plus a late-round pick swap in 2027).In many ways, the trade was necessary, maybe even inevitable. Considering the Steelers weren’t going to pay two high-level receivers (at least not one like […]
Rangers mailbag, Part 2: Offer-sheet situations? The next captain? Mike Sullivan’s system?
By signing the Edmonton Oilers’ Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway to offer sheets in 2024, Doug Armstrong didn’t just make the St. Louis Blues a much better team. He also created one of the biggest summer 2025 storylines: whether offer sheets will become a more prevalent tool for general managers.We’ll see if there’s an uptick in teams poaching other clubs’ restricted free agents, but you all certainly had questions about how it might pertain to the Rangers. I dig into that — plus more! — in Part 2 of this early-summer mailbag.Note: Some questions have been lightly edited for clarity and length.Which restricted free agents could the Rangers offer? — Doug V.It’s hard to see the Rangers giving other teams’ restricted free agents offer sheets, for a couple of reasons. For one, for a team to successfully acquire a player […]
Timberwolves at Thunder Game 2 picks, odds, how to watch: Minnesota looks to even series on the road
Perhaps we forgot just how uniquely good the Oklahoma City Thunder can be. Night-to-night playoff staging can distort our feel for the top-seeded teams. The previous knock-down, drag-out series with Denver accentuated their imperfections, and even the first two quarters of Tuesday’s Western Conference finals opener left something to be desired.AdvertisementThen, that thundering second half. OKC went five out and switched on everything. It played the opposing bigs off the floor and attacked with unflinching consistency. It trailed at the break, 48-44, but won by a final of 114-88.The Minnesota Timberwolves now try to even up this series on Thursday, quickly regrouping for Game 2 adjustments.How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 Venue: Paycom Center — Oklahoma City Time: 8:30 p.m. ET Thursday TV: ESPN, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes Streaming: Fubo (try for free) Watching in-person? Get […]
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