February 15 US Paper Talk: American keeper set to leave Benfica for Burnley
- Paul Okey
- 15 February 2021
Premier League side closing in on Dos Santos, while Charlotte FC target Polish defender.
SOCCER: Burnley are preparing a move for Benfica's American goalkeeper Carlos dos Santos.
Dos Santos, who was called up for the USMNT's December training camp, is currently playing for Benfica's B side. (The Sun)
SOCCER: Daniel Sturridge has been linked with a move to MLS but he still believes he can do a job in the English Premier League.
Newcastle United are the latest club to be linked with the free agent former Liverpool and England striker, according to 90min.
Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is looking for a new home
SOCCER: Charlotte FC are set to sign defender Jan Sobocinski from LKS Lodz ahead of their inaugural MLS campaign in 2022. (Meczyki.pl)
SOCCER: Kansas City's new head coach Huw Williams is targeting the NWSL title in his first season in charge.
(Kansas City Star)
FOOTBALL: Tom Brady has been called on to apologise for throwing the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Brady tossed the trophy between boats during Bucs' Super Bowl LV boat parade.
Lorraine Grohs, who claims her father Greg Grohs was the master silversmith who crafted the first Vince Lombardi Trophy, said his actions were disrespectful. (Various)
FOOTBALL: Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher says former Chicago Bear Devin Hester deserves to be the first return specialist to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
(Miami Herald)
Former Chicago Bears return specialist Devin Hester
BASEBALL: The wife of Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen is battling a brain tumour. Nicole Hazen was diagnosed in July, with the couple choosing to speak publicly about it for the first time ahead of spring training.
(USA Today)
BOXING: Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddy Roach says Ryan Garcia is an opponent he wants for his man but he does not expect it to be a smooth ride. "He's not an easy fight for anybody, not even Manny," he said.
(Fight Hub TV)
