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Matt Henry provided New Zealand with the perfect start in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8s clash by dismissing Sri Lankan batsman Pathum Nissanka with the very first ball of the innings.
The New Zealand seamer's delivery left Nissanka with a golden duck as Sri Lanka began their chase in the crucial Super 8s stage of the tournament.
Dallas Cowboys Linked to Big Trade For Perfect Addition to Defense, But There's a Problem
A new report links the Dallas Cowboys to a great addition for their defense in 2026, but there is a key problem with a potential trade.
Dallas’ 2025 campaign was another disappointing one as they followed a 7-10 showing in 2024 that got Mike McCarthy fired by finishing this past season with a 7-9-1 record. However, the offensive side of the ball wasn’t the problem last year.
The addition of George Pickens helped the Cowboys average the second-most yards (391.9) and seventh-most points (27.7) a game in the league this past season. Unfortunately, despite scoring 30 or more points eight times, their defense was a debilitating weakness for them all year.
In 2025, the Cowboys’ defense finished dead last in passing yards given up (251.5) and points (30.1). Their secondary was absolutely putrid as it gave up big plays all the time. Upgrading the secondary in a major way will be a top priority this offseason, and a high-impact option is reportedly available.
Last week, it was revealed that the Miami Dolphins are shopping star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Ben Solak took a look at which big-name players could be moved this season, and, of course, the five-time Pro Bowler was on the list.
Dallas Cowboys linked to Minkah Fitzpatrick trade
“He is 29 years old and definitely slowing down, but he has plenty of high-level experience and a reputation as a strong locker room leader,” Graziano wrote. “The Dolphins have a new coaching staff and will be installing a new defense under incoming coach Jeff Hafley.
“It’s possible they’d need to pay down some of the salary to make a deal work, but they also could do the kind of player-for-player deal that brought them Fitzpatrick, last summer.”
Interestingly enough, Graziano and Solak listed the Cowboys among just two “Potential team fits” this offseason. Because of his experience and versatility, Fitzpatrick would be an outstanding addition to Dallas’ secondary. He is certainly on the front office’s radar. But there’s also a big problem.
The Dallas Cowboys have no salary cap space. Whatever they do to free up space, they seem laser-focused on using it to re-sign Pickens. So the only way they may have the space to add Fitzpatrick would be by letting Pickens walk in free agency.
They could also make a trade that means giving up a good player. But that is a risk, and Dallas has to have someone the Dolphins want back in return.
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Yan Diomande, Roc Nation and Liverpool: Rising Star Caught in Football’s Oldest Game
There is a familiar smell about a footballer on the brink. It is ambition, opportunity, and the faint whiff of chaos. Yan Diomande, a teenager thriving at RB Leipzig, has drifted into that territory where talent meets intrigue. Liverpool and Manchester United are circling, Tottenham have been watching, Bayern Munich have enquired, and yet the loudest noise is not from the terraces but from the boardroom.
According to reporting originally published by The Telegraph, Diomande’s situation is complicated by a dispute between his former representatives and Roc Nation, the agency founded by rapper Jay-Z. The teenager’s story is one of promise wrapped in paperwork, goals tangled in legalese.
At just 19, Diomande has scored 10 goals in all competitions for RB Leipzig and produced 13 combined goals and assists in the Bundesliga campaign. It is the kind of output that alerts scouts across Europe, particularly Liverpool, who have long prized wide forwards with pace, intelligence and resale value. He is young, fearless and productive. Football loves that combination.
Roc Nation Row Clouds Summer Plans
Yet behind the bright numbers lies a bitter argument over who actually represents him. Roc Nation announced they had signed Diomande shortly after the January window. Maxidel Management, run by former Leeds winger Max Gradel, insist otherwise.
Their statement was clear and unambiguous. “It is therefore with great surprise that we are now discovering that an engagement may have been made in parallel with another agency, outside of any proper procedure and without respect for our contractual rights,” Maxidel said. They added they would “take all necessary measures to protect its rights and defend its interests through the appropriate legal channels”.
Roc Nation, for their part, believe they have signed the player legally. Somewhere between ambition and paperwork sits the truth, and until that is clarified, Diomande’s inevitable move risks delay.
Football has seen these rows before. Agents arguing over mandates, contracts filed with federations, claims of exclusivity. None of it scores a goal, but it can stall a career. If the matter drifts to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, clubs such as Liverpool may hesitate until the dust settles.
Liverpool’s Need for Youthful Pace
Liverpool’s interest is hardly surprising. Diomande has been used primarily as a right-sided forward under Leipzig coach Ole Werner. He runs at defenders, cuts inside with conviction, and crosses with intent. There is a directness to his play that fits Anfield’s demands.
Clubs chase players like Diomande because of trajectory. Bought at £80 million today, sold for £120 million tomorrow. He is an Ivory Coast international, expected to feature at the World Cup, and carries the promise of growth. Liverpool have long been adept at spotting this curve.
For Diomande, the next step matters. A move too soon can suffocate; a move too late can stall. But the right club, with the right environment, could shape him into something formidable.
Career Path Hinges on Resolution
Maxidel claim they have representation rights until 2027 and an image rights deal until 2031. Roc Nation believe otherwise. Between them stands a player trying to play football.
Leipzig’s investment of £17.5 million from Leganés already looks astute. Diomande has adapted quickly to the Bundesliga’s intensity, showing a maturity beyond his years. But clarity is needed. Liverpool, Manchester United and others will not spend heavily while lawyers circle.
Football is ruthless with uncertainty. Talent alone is not enough; timing, contracts and clarity matter too. Diomande has dazzled in flashes, the way young players do when the world seems open. Whether he lands at Liverpool or elsewhere may depend less on goals and assists than signatures and seals.
In the end, this is football’s oldest truth. The game is played with feet, but decided in offices.