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Pep Guardiola emerges as surprise candidate for Italy national team amid managerial change Famous former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has emerged as a headline-grabbing contender for the vacant managerial position of the Italy national team, according to reports. Following Italy’s miserable failure to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup, the Italian Football
WorldSPB’s success opened the door to WorldSSP for Salvador David Salvador’s rapid progression through Kawasaki’s racing ranks will continue in 2027, with the Spaniard confirmed to join the official Kawasaki WorldSP Team. The 23-year-old is currently leading the inaugural WorldSPB Championship aboard the Prodina Kawasaki XCI Ninja ZX-6R 636, and his performances have seen him
Gunther Steiner shakes up Tech3’s MotoGP future: draws a line under Vinales saga and announces 2027 revolution Tech3 MotoGP team’s newly appointed boss Gunther Steiner has delivered a seismic message to the paddock, decisively distancing himself and his team from the escalating contract dispute between Maverick Vinales and KTM. While KTM Motorsport director Pit Bearer
Search-and-rescue (SAR) teams prepare for all types of emergencies, And they often risk their lives to help those in need. But a Colorado SAR team couldn’t hide their disappointment after responding to a lone adventurer’s SOS call this week. On Monday, a base jumper issued an SOS signal after a massive fall, claiming serious injury.
Xabi Alonso is focused on reinforcing Chelsea’s winning culture: “The team is always the most important thing” Xabi Alonso has made a strong entrance as Chelsea’s new manager, vowing to elevate the club’s already powerful culture and demanding full commitment from his squad. The Spanish tactician made his philosophy crystal clear in his first official
Investors have welcomed Target’s turnaround plans, with shares rising more than 30% this year. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg) July 8, 2026 4:20 pm, EDT key takeaways: According to an internal memo, Target eliminated some strategy team roles as CEO Michael Fidelke reorganized the group to simplify operations and improve efficiency. The changes are aimed at aligning
Fermin Aldeguer regains official Ducati status with multi-year renewal, will race for VR46 from 2027 Fermín Aldeguer’s MotoGP future has taken a definitive turn, putting to rest the flying rumors and confirming his loyalty to Ducati for the long term. Contrary to speculation suggesting a split with the Italian manufacturer to sign directly with Valentino
The U.S. national team is preparing for a huge World Cup showdown with Belgium, a must-win match that will give the hosts a berth in the quarterfinals in 2026. A win against Belgium would not only break a long-standing losing streak, it would also break some other long-standing statistics by advancing to football’s most prestigious
Fabio Di Giannantonio’s tearful departure to Valentino Rossi’s VR46 team has brought about a major change in MotoGP’s future, with the Italian giant now set to join KTM and rewrite the grid’s hierarchy. Ducati’s top performer Di Giannantonio, currently third in the championship, has sent shockwaves through the MotoGP paddock after confirming his departure from