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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid, Man City, Liverpool eye Bayern star Olise
Bayern Munich‘s Michael Olise is wanted by a host of other top European clubs, while Manchester United will be made to wait for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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TOP STORIES
– Thiago Silva, 41, joins Porto until end of the season
– Amorim: Man Utd focused on long-term needs in Jan.
– American coach Matarazzo hired by Real Sociedad
TRENDING RUMORS
– Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool are interested in Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, according to Christian Falk. The three clubs are reported to be among several teams keen on the 24-year-old, with the Reds potentially looking to him as a future successor for Mohamed Salah. A move to secure Olise from the Bundesliga champions is expected to be difficult, as the France international has a contract at the Allianz Arena until the summer of 2029. Olise has scored nine goals and provided 11 assists in 23 matches so far this season.
– Brighton & Hove Albion will dismiss all offers for Manchester United target Carlos Baleba until 2027, according to The Times. While the Seagulls are open to moving on from the 21-year-old midfielder in the future, they are set to stand firm next summer amid interest from Old Trafford. United are still expected to make multiple signings in midfield, and they could pivot to either Crystal Palace‘s Adam Wharton, 21, or 23-year-old Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson.
– An enquiry has been sent to Barcelona by Aston Villa regarding goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, Mundo Deportivo reports. The Premier League club are concerned about recent back problems that No. 1 Emiliano Martínez has suffered, and Villa believe the 33-year-old Germany international could be a strong replacement. Ter Stegen is keen to play regular first-team football to bolster his chances of being the No. 1 for Germany at the FIFA World Cup, with Girona and clubs in the Saudi Pro League also looking at him. Argentina goalkeeper Martínez was prepared to leave Villa for Manchester United last summer, but a concrete bid never materialised.
– Real Madrid are “actively considering” letting attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono leave on loan in January, Calciomercato reports. The 18-year-old wants to play more regularly ahead of the World Cup amid hopes of being selected by Argentina, but he has struggled so far to garner frequent minutes for manager Xabi Alonso. It is said that Los Blancos would have no interest in agreeing to a permanent deal away from the Bernabéu, while no clubs in the Serie A have made an approach for him despite reports.
– Multiple clubs are keeping tabs on the situation of Manchester United attacking midfielder Jadon Sancho, according to TEAMtalk. Borussia Dortmund are interested in bringing the 25-year-old back for a third spell at the club, while Monaco and Como have also held talks with his representatives. Sancho is on loan at Aston Villa this season, and the Old Trafford hierarchy don’t plan to bring him back, but Villa intend to keep him for the remainder of his loan rather than open up the possibility of a switch in January. He has made 13 appearances across all competitions this season.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is prioritising a move to Liverpool over Manchester City. (Guardian)
– Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are interested in FC Midtjylland forward Franculino Dju. (Christian Falk)
– Borussia Dortmund defender Niklas Sule is on the radar of AC Milan. He is set to become a free agent in the summer. (Nicolo Schira)
– Bayern Munich are weighing up a move for Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani, and there is a release clause in the 23-year-old’s contract that allows him to be signed for a fee of €30m. (Christian Falk)
– Colorado Rapids are closing in on a move to sign Lens midfielder Hamzat Ojediran. (Foot Mercato)
– FC Dallas are close to reaching an agreement with Mjallby AIF for winger Herman Johansson. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Everton, Sunderland, and West Ham have been offered the chance to sign Roma striker Artem Dovbyk. (Nicolo Schira)
– Inter Milan are the latest team looking at Krasnodar midfielder Eduard Spertsyan. He has previously been linked with Manchester City. (Tuttosport)
– An approach for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Elye Wahi is being weighed up by OGC Nice. (Foot Mercato)
– Sassuolo are among the teams interested in Genoa attacking midfielder Valentin Carboni, who is on loan from Intern Milan. (Corriere dello Sport)
– On-loan Roma left-back Kostas Tsimikas could return to Liverpool in January. (Nicolo Schira)
– Clubs in Saudi Arabia and China are looking at former Liverpool defender Tiago Ilori, who is currently a free agent. (Rudy Galetti)
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2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Thunder, Spurs Favored; Knicks Rising
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It’s NBA playoff time.
Let’s take a look at the latest NBA title futures at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 12.
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NBA Finals winner 2025-26 season
Oklahoma City Thunder: -175 (bet $10 to win $15.71 total)
San Antonio Spurs: +390 (bet $10 to win $49 total)
New York Knicks: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
Detroit Pistons: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Cleveland Cavaliers: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Minnesota Timberwolves: +7000 (bet $10 to win $710 total)
Here is what to know about the NBA title oddsboard:
West Update: The two teams favored to win the title both reside in the Western Conference: OKC and San Antonio. The Thunder swept the Suns in Round 1 and swept the Lakers in Round 2, while the Spurs gave up just a single game to Portland in the first round and are tied 2-2 with Minnesota in the second round. While the Thunder pulled off a second straight sweep, the Spurs are in a dogfight.
East Update: The Knicks have become the class of the conference, having won seven consecutive playoff games. They finished off a sweep of Philly in the second round, and apparently can’t be stopped. As for the East’s top seed, the Pistons, they are tied with the Cavs 2-2. Neither team has been able to get a win in the others’ home arena in that series.
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Noman Ali becomes oldest player to complete 100 Test wickets
Pakistan left-arm spinner Noman Ali completed 100 Test wickets, becoming the oldest player in history to reach the milestone during the first Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
He claimed the milestone by dismissing Mehidy Hasan Miraz, joining an elite group of Pakistan bowlers and becoming the ninth spinner and 20th overall to achieve the feat.
The left-arm spinner also picked up the crucial wickets of Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Taijul Islam.
At 39 years and 217 days, Noman became the oldest player in Test history to reach the 100-wicket milestone. He surpassed former England spinner Bobby Peel, who reached the mark in 1896 at the age of 39 years and 180 days.
The 39-year-old also reached another landmark by becoming the joint fourth-fastest Pakistan bowler to claim 100 Test wickets, achieving the feat in his 22nd Test match.
England great George Lohmann holds the world record for the fastest to 100 Test wickets, having reached the milestone in just 16 matches, while several Pakistan bowlers also feature among the quickest to the landmark.
Oldest players to reach 100 Test wickets
- Noman Ali (Pakistan) – 39y 217d
- Bobby Peel (England) – 39y 180d
- Ray Illingworth (England) – 39y 30d
- Clarrie Grimmett (Australia) – 39y 22d
- Sydney Barnes (England) – 38y 310d
Fastest Pakistani bowlers to 100 Test wickets
- Yasir Shah – 17 matches
- Saeed Ajmal – 19 matches
- Waqar Younis – 20 matches
- Mohammad Asif – 20 matches
- Noman Ali – 22 matches*
- Fazal Mahmood – 22 matches
- Saqlain Mushtaq – 23 matches
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Craig Morton, quarterback who led the Broncos to their first Super Bowl appearance, dead at 83
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Former Denver Broncos quarterback Craig Morton, who was inducted into the team’s Ring of Fame, died on Saturday. He was 83.
Morton was critical in helping the Broncos reach their first-ever playoff appearance, ultimately getting them to Super Bowl XII during the 1977 campaign.
After going 12-2 during the season, and getting wins in the playoffs over the Pittsburgh Steelers and then-Oakland Raiders, Morton was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Year.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Craig Morton stands on the sidelines with both hands on his hips. (GETTY)
“Craig Morton is unbelievable,” fellow Ring of Famer Haven Moses said after the Broncos won the AFC Championship in 1978, per the New York Times. “To me, he’s the most valuable player in the National Football League.”
Morton also won Sporting News Player of the Year, the PFWA Comeback Player of the Year and the NFL UPI MVP in 1977.
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of #BroncosROF quarterback Craig Morton, who died on Saturday at the age of 83,” the Broncos posted on social media.
Morton also led the Broncos to two different division titles and three playoff berths during his six seasons with the franchise. He finished his career in Denver with 11,895 passing yards, which marked the most in franchise history at the time.
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Quarterback Craig Morton #7 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass during an NFL game at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colo., circa 1978. Morton played for the Broncos from 1977 to 1982. (Focus On Sport/Getty Images)
Morton also led the Broncos with pass attempts (1,594) and completions (907). But Morton’s time with the Broncos was the latter half of his NFL career.
He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1965, the fifth overall pick out of Cal. Morton spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Cowboys, where he threw for 10,279 yards with 80 touchdowns and 73 interceptions. He went 32-14-1 in his time with Dallas.
Then, during the 1974 season, Morton was moved to the New York Giants, a division rival of the Cowboys. He went 1-6 in his first seven starts that year and wouldn’t find much success in New York across three seasons.

Quarterback Craig Morton #7 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass during an NFL game at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colo., circa 1978. Morton played for the Broncos from 1977 to 1982. (Focus On Sport/Getty Images)
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For his career, Morton threw for 27,908 yards with 183 touchdowns. He owned an 81-62-1 record across 207 games.
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