Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a January move for Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. The 26-year-old has struggled for regular game time at Chelsea and is looking for a club where he can play regularly. Tottenham could be a good option for him, as they need more depth in midfield and Dewsbury-Hall’s creativity and goal-scoring ability would be a welcome addition. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can secure his services, either on loan or permanently.
In other news, Matheus Cunha has hinted that he wants to join Manchester United, while the Atlanta Falcons have benched quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Michael Vick has also landed a college football head-coaching job at Norfolk State.
Other sports news includes the Yankees acquiring former MVP Cody Bellinger and the Nashville Predators potentially trading Mika Zibanejad.
In the NBA, the league and the players’ association have confirmed a new All-Star Game format. The new format will feature a draft-style selection process, with team captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo selecting their teams from a pool of the league’s top players. The game will also feature a target score, with the first team to reach that score winning the game.
In the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs’ Kareem Hunt showed his true character with his reaction to another devastating injury for Nick Chubb. Hunt, who has suffered his fair share of injuries, was visibly shaken by Chubb’s injury and offered his support to his fellow running back.
In college football, all eyes are on Alabama’s Jalen Milroe after Drew Allar’s announcement. Allar, a highly-touted quarterback recruit, announced his commitment to Penn State, leaving many to wonder if Milroe will be able to step up and lead the Crimson Tide to another successful season.
In the NHL, a trade between the Canadiens and Rangers involving Mika Zibanejad is now possible. The Rangers are reportedly open to trading Zibanejad, and the Canadiens could be a potential suitor. However, Zibanejad’s high salary could be a stumbling block.
In other hockey news, Mitch Marner has reportedly turned down the Maple Leafs’ latest contract offer. Marner is one of the league’s top young stars, and the Maple Leafs are hoping to sign him to a long-term extension.
