Jude Jude 
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t been overly active in offseason negotiations so far, but they have moved to retain one familiar arm for 2026. According to Ari Alexander, right-hander Jarod Bayless has agreed to a minor league contract with the Pirates for next season. Bayless’ 2025 Season with the Pirates Organization Bayless initially joined … Read more
Imran Louza backs Watford to fix away form after Javi Gracia’s impact Watford’s 3-0 win over high-flying Middlesbrough on Saturday offered a glimpse of the team’s growing potential under Javi Gracia. It was an impressive display from the Hornets, who made it four straight victories at Vicarage Road. The next challenge, however, is to replicate … Read more
Based on current form and league position, Sunderland appear strong favourites to come out on top against Everton on Monday night. Many pundits are backing Regis Le Bris’ side to get a positive result at the Stadium of Light — but as football often reminds us, things rarely go as predicted. David Moyes’ Everton will … Read more
After a poor first-half showing in last weekend’s home draw with Wrexham, Rob Edwards made four changes at the break — a move that paid off as Middlesbrough fought back to claim a point. For Saturday’s trip to Vicarage Road, the head coach tweaked his starting lineup with three changes. Despite enjoying more possession and … Read more
Javi Gracia believes Watford’s dominant win over Middlesbrough shows they are capable of challenging for promotion this season. The Hornets climbed to tenth in the Championship table following their 3-0 victory, just four points off the playoff spots. The result continues a period of steady progress under Gracia, who replaced Paulo Pezzolano after ten games … Read more
Vikings linked again to surprising quarterback trade idea Beyond his careful handling of injuries and knowing when to take decisions out of players’ hands, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has earned a reputation as something of a quarterback whisperer. Kirk Cousins flourished under O’Connell before suffering a torn Achilles in 2023. Sam Darnold rejuvenated … Read more
Middlesbrough slump to season’s heaviest defeat as Rob Edwards endures miserable Watford return Middlesbrough suffered their worst loss of the season as Rob Edwards’ return to former club Watford ended in a humbling 3-0 defeat. The Hornets had failed to keep a clean sheet all season before Boro’s visit, but Edwards’ side looked blunt in … Read more
Forson back in contention as Chrisene and Stacey sidelined | Liam provides squad update ahead of Hull trip Norwich City head coach Liam Manning has delivered a mixed fitness update ahead of Saturday’s key Championship meeting with Hull City at Carrow Road, with midfielder Amankwah Forson returning to full training while defenders Ben Chrisene … Read more
Middlesbrough manager Rob Edwards says his brief stint at Watford in 2022 was “probably the right thing” to end when it did, as he prepares to return to Vicarage Road for the first time as a coach on Saturday. Edwards was dismissed after just 11 games of the 2022/23 campaign, with owner Gino Pozzo citing … Read more
“This is a standard procedure we go through almost every season to ensure we’re properly set for the national draft,” he said. “Both Conor and Jake completely understand and support the decision, and they know we remain committed to their development as players.” Stringer, 31, featured in 15 games this year and kicked 25 goals … Read more
