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The 45-year-old was shown the door on Sunday after just six months at the helm of the club. The sacking comes after Sunderland’s deteriorating performance in the Premier League, the most recent being the 3-0 trashing at the hands of West Bromwich Albion. Quinn labels the decision as a “brave” one and has confessed that the flamboyant Italian’s strict management style may have been a major cause for his job to be taken away from him....

Bruce Arena’s team has made a slow start to the tournament, drawing with Panama before laboring to victory over minnows Martinique in their most recent fixture. Gold Cup: Everything you need to know Their meeting with a Nicaragua side that has lost both of its games so far, however, offers an opportunity to boost confidence ahead of the knockout stage. TV CHANNEL & LIVE STREAM In the US, the match will be available to watch live on television on FXX and by stream via Fox Sports Go....

“It’s not just potential candidates any more, it’s political leaders,” Torres told The Associated Press before his arrest on Sunday. “This is not a transition to dictatorship, it is a dictatorship in every way.” Six people were arrested over the weekend, with Unamos activist Tamara Dávila arrested on Saturday. Unamos leaders Victor Hugo Tinoco and Suyen Barahona were arrested on Sunday, as well as Torres and another ex-Sandinista dissident Dora María Téllez....

Aldis spoke about how he has taken an active role in production since David Lagana resigned following allegations of sexual assault: Aldis also said that bringing someone new during the pandemic could have been an issue, having to get the new person up to speed regarding the style that the NWA has defined for themselves. Nick Aldis on why he didn’t take the offer to go to AEW Nick Aldis said that despite his new backstage role, he was still keeping his role as a wrestler separate from his duties backstage....

The Aussie has openly supported the World No. 1 during the latter’s visa fiasco, often speaking out against his own government and also against players like Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas. He has discussed the topic numerous times throughout the past couple of weeks, even highlighting how the Serb had helped Australia by donating money when bushfires ravaged the nation. Kyrgios’ words and gestures have not gone unnoticed by the Serb, who personally thanked the Aussie for all his support on Instagram....

MORE: AFC predictions | NFL training camp: Questions and answers, by team Reporting bonuses aren’t too common, and especially not at the amount Mangold is getting. But when you’re 32 years old and playing in your 12th season, you need a little extra incentive to get to training camp. And you better believe he showed up. While Mangold reported for duty to collect his check, others with similar bonuses haven’t been as fortunate....

Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart is expected to to be named the new head coach at Georgia after this weekend’s SEC championship game. Naturally, the press hounded Saban about this potential move, but he wasn’t trying to hear it. MORE: Meet the new 2016 FBS coaches | FSU sorority girl is sick at flag football At one point, he got so fired up, he picked up a Coke bottle from the podium and suggested the media talk to it instead, because he “told them everything he knew....

The NFL isn’t mandating that its players get vaccinated. It is, however, adjusting its COVID protocols to be a bit easier on vaccinated players. Heading into the 2021 NFL season, the league’s COVID protocols for unvaccinated players remain largely the same as they were in 2020. Vaccinated players still have to deal with the protocols, but only if they test positive for the virus. Below is everything you need to know about the NFL’s COVID protocols for vaccinated and unvaccinated players and how it could impact the 2021 NFL season....

Marshawn Lynch has been warned by the NFL that their referees will be on the lookout for his hands wandering down to his nether regions. They will be ready to hand out a 15-yard penalty if he does do it. Although this does apply for everyone, it does seem more aimed at Lynch than anyone. MORE: Best players to never win Super Bowl | From Watergate to Deflate-gate | Seahawks fan’s Richard Sherman prosthetic leg...

Are the Ravens for real, or was it just because they were playing the worst team in the league? Will the Vikings throw the ball more than 10 times in a game? Will the Cowboys offense continue the way they started? We’ve probably all got our ideas of what’s true or not, but one thing is for sure — the Dolphins “organically tanking” is definitely happening. For NFL picks this week, Sportsbook Review looks at the anytime scorer odds — one short odds (minus money), one middling (+150 or so) and one longshot for the weekend....

While the Ravens have no chance of repeating, the 49ers will need to survive as a wild-card team this year. That also means we don’t need to wait a week for their playoff rematch with Green Bay: NFC Game of the Week 49ers at Packers (4:40 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX). It does feel early for these teams to be meeting, but the rest of the NFC playoff field is well aware that the winner here can go a long way....

That changes when the season opens Wednesday as the network goes with a new approach. NBCSN’s “Wednesday Night Rivalries” has been replaced by “Wednesday Night Hockey.” As part of the repackaging, the network’s studio crew will occasionally report on site, starting on Wednesday from Washington when the Capitals begin defense of their title against Boston. “We’re now showcasing the brightest team and stars. We think it’s a great way to add new teams and stars to a big night,” NBC Sports Executive Producer Sam Flood said....

The 2023 NHL Draft is still seven months away, but NHL Central Scouting released its initial list of prospects for this upcoming year’s draft class. They gave out grades to players, either an A, B or C. Those with an A rating are considered potential first-round picks, B ratings are considered possible second- or third-round choices and C ratings are potential fourth-, fifth- or sixth-round selections. To the surprise of no one, one of those players with an A rating is Connor Bedard, considered to be the consensus top pick in the 2023 draft....

The longtime Nashville Predators assistant started the season as Florida's AHL coach before replacing Kevin Dineen on Nov. 8. His sneaker game was also pretty strong. "Peter worked very diligently since taking over as interim head coach in November, but at this time we feel that a fresh approach and a new direction is needed behind our bench," general manager Dale Tallon said in a team release. "We will immediately begin an extensive search for a new and experienced coach for our franchise, who will guide the Panthers to future success....

Bettman said during Friday’s pregame press conference in Stockholm that he and NHLPA executive Don Fehr met with René Fasel, the executive director of the International Ice Hockey Federation, about NHL players skating in the Olympics. He characterized the meeting as “more a philosophical and procedural discussion” than decisive on the NHL’s participation in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, and also said there was “no news to report” on the matter....

The “Poke Check” may fill easily based on increased demand. That has an $5 entry with $40,000 prize pool. There is a “$75,000 Line Change” with $15,000 to first at $33. Also, with scoring expected up, Vegas has four over/unders at 6 or greater. MORE: SN DFS | DFS Lineup Builder Because of the volatile nature of goalies (and other reasons), there will be more information on social media coming closer to roster lock....

This year’s free agent class is not exactly overflowing with strong candidates to be signed, but there are still a number of notable headliners to pay attention to as free agency gets set to start on July 13. Johnny Gaudreau is coming off a sensational season with the Flames, but between his deserved pay raise and Matthew Tkachuk also needing a new contract, it’s unclear whether or not Calgary can re-sign him....

As the Capitals trailed the Hurricanes 3-2 with 10:34 left in Game 6, Ovechkin scored what appeared to be the game-tying goal. The score was immediately waved off and the original call was upheld after a Washington challenge. “After reviewing all available replays and consulting with the referee, the Situation Room confirmed that Alex Ovechkin interfered with Petr Mrazek by pushing his pad, which caused the puck to enter the next," the NHL said in a statement....

Contenders have stocked up on rentals that give them a better shot at winning the Cup, while pretenders have accepted defeat, selling off what players they could to build towards their own future. After a flurry of activity, the NHL landscape has noticeably shifted. Here’s how all 32 teams in the league stack up against each other after the trade deadline. MORE: 2022 NHL trade deadline winners and losers: Maple Leafs, Panthers load up for Stanley Cup runs; Oilers doomed to fail...

It’s getting to be decision-making time soon for front offices. Are they sellers, buyers, a bit of both or neither? Luckily for general managers, there is still a month to be played before the NHL trade deadline. Teams like the Bruins, Hurricanes and Devils are maintaining their position atop the standings by consistently getting wins. The Oilers, Islanders and Penguins are examples of clubs yo-yo-ing up and down the rankings, and then there are the bottom feeders who have their eyes on their own, different prize — Connor Bedard....