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FRISCO - The NFL’s window for using the franchise tag is now open. So, a source tells us, are the talks between the Dallas Cowboys and free-agent QB Dak Prescott.But the Cowboys need to be open to something else: A "Dak Doomsday'' scenario - a plan that would allow them to trade Prescott, sometime soon, as…

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to have made a decision regarding Ben Roethlisberger and the 2021 season. On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac reported that Steelers president Art Rooney II met with Roethlisberger, and the meeting "went well." The two sides needed to discuss the quarterback's $41.25 million cap hit and how they can adjust it…

As a four-time NBA champion and four-time Finals MVP, LeBron James has entered a rare echelon in modern basketball, one dominated by the legendary Michael Jordan. Yet even with all of James’s brilliance, Stephen A. Smith is among those who believe that Jordan still operates on a different landscape.“LeBron James is not better than Michael…

Pep Guardiola has aimed a shot at Manchester City's critics by joking that the key ingredient to his team's 19-game winning streak is the club's massive spending power.City are on a ridiculous run of form which has seen them dismantle opponents in the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Champions League, but many have…

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham is not interested in discussing a new contract with the Blues while they continue to pursue Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.90min revealed in December that Chelsea had registered their interest with the Norway international, shortly before a report emerged suggesting owner Roman Abramovich was prepared to break the club's transfer record…

Manchester United remain keen on Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde but are not prepared to trigger his release clause of £68m.Kounde has blossomed into one of the most exciting young defenders in world football, shining at the heart of a Sevilla defence that has conceded the joint-fewest goals in La Liga alongside leaders Atletico Madrid.Kounde has…

Athletes who have been found guilty of bullying will be barred from national sports teams, according to an agreement by the education and sports ministries Wednesday.Professional sports teams will also be required to screen rookies for records of bullying in school, while universities will penalize jocks who have a history of violence against classmates. The…

FC Seoul midfielder Ki Sung-yueng has been caught up in a recent wave of allegations of historic abuse against sports celebrities. Ki (32) has been accused of sexually assaulting team members when he was still in elementary school. Ki on Wednesday denied the allegations and threatened to sue the accuser for defamation. Ki Sung-yueng Accusations…

The decision to rename Port Elizabeth was officially approved and gazetted by sports, arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa on Tuesday, but who was behind the idea to rename the “Friendly City”? Port Elizabeth has been renamed Gqeberha.Image: WERNER HILLS Other major name changes will see Uitenhage changed to Kariega, and Port Elizabeth Airport will…

The Volkswagen Tiguan, which was launched in the South African market for the first time in 2008, will be getting a new look and new equipment in 2021, with a redesigned front bumper being among its more immediately striking new features. Volkswagen (VWSA) released images and the key changes on the updated model this week,…