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The Portland Timbers on Tuesday signed defender Eric Miller to a two-year contract through the 2025 season.
Miller, who turns 31 on Jan. 15, had played for the Timbers in 2023 under a one-year contract with a club option for 2024. He recorded 21 appearances (12 starts) and one assist last season on Sept. 2 in a 2-2 draw with host Seattle.
Across his 10-year career, Miller has made 186 MLS appearances (148 starts), including playoffs, and has tallied four assists.
Originally drafted by the then-Montreal Impact as the fifth overall pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft, Miller has played for Montreal (2014-15), Colorado Rapids (2016-17), Minnesota United (2018-19), New York City FC (2019), Nashville (2020-22) and the Timbers.
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Newcastle and Manchester United in tug-of-war over star striker
Newcastle United and Manchester United are locked in a transfer battle for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, as both clubs look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new Premier League season. With uncertainty surrounding the future of Newcastle star Alexander Isak, who is attracting serious interest from Liverpool, the Magpies are moving swiftly to identify a potential replacement. Their top target appears to be 22-year-old Sesko, with a £70 million bid already submitted, equivalent to approximately $93 million. That figure is believed to meet Leipzig’s valuation. Sesko, who has been tracked by a host of Europe’s top clubs in recent years, is expected to make a move this summer. Leipzig’s managing director of sport, Marcel Schafer, confirmed over the weekend that “several clubs” have made firm approaches, via Sky Sports. The Slovenian forward was notably absent from Leipzig’s squad for their pre-season friendly against Atalanta on Saturday and is believed to have informed teammates of his intention to leave. “We won’t go into detail on that,” Schafer said, “but when I say several clubs have shown strong interest and made approaches, it’s obvious what has happened.” Newcastle, however, face stiff competition from Manchester United. The Red Devils have shown interest in Sesko but have yet to submit a formal bid. There is also speculation that Leipzig could be keen on a deal involving United forward Rasmus Hojlund, potentially paving the way for a player-plus-cash arrangement. It would not be the first time Newcastle have missed out on a top target to a Premier League rival. Recent pursuits of James Trafford and Hugo Ekitike ended in disappointment, with the duo opting for Manchester City and Liverpool, respectively. While the structure of a deal between Newcastle and Leipzig is still being discussed, Sesko is reportedly open to a move to either St. James’ Park or Old Trafford. Barring a late twist, the promising striker seems poised for a move to England, and a place in the Premier League spotlight.
DK Metcalf makes huge claim about Steelers defense
D.K. Metcalf has faced plenty of steep competition through his first six NFL seasons, both during games and practice, but the star wide receiver has noticed something different in his first training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers. During an interview with Ian Rapoport and Steve Smith of NFL Network on Sunday, Metcalf discussed some of his first impressions of the Steelers. He spoke about how challenging it has been to go up against cornerbacks Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay every day. When asked how the practice competition compares to what he saw with the Seattle Seahawks, Metcalf made a bold claim about his new teammates. "You don't want my opinion, because I think they're the best defense I've ever seen," Metcalf said. "There's some dogs everywhere on the field, and I tip my hat to them because they come to work every day and we don't have any choice but to get better." There is no question that the Steelers should have one of the best defensive backfields in the NFL on paper. While they sent five-time Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins in the Ramsey trade, their cornerback trio of Ramsey, Porter and Slay is as talented as any in the league. The Steelers allowed 20.4 points per game last year, which ranked eighth in the NFL. Their pass defense surrendered 228 yards per game, which only ranked 25th. If Metcalf's assessment is accurate, Pittsburgh should show great improvement against the pass in 2025.
'Superman' VOD Home Streaming Date Confirmed and It's Shockingly Soon
In a move that seems faster than a speeding bullet, the new 2025 Superman movie will be available to watch at home just over a month after it hit theaters on July 11. According to multiple outlets, including World of Reel, the new Superman reboot movie will be available for video-on-demand (VOD) purchase starting very soon. In fact, the movie will almost certainly still be in theaters when you can watch it at home. Superman Streaming/VOD release date DC Studios' Superman, directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, will be available for purchase digitally starting on August 15, 2025. This means that just over 30 days after its first theatrical release, the new Superman is coming home. To be clear, this is not the same as streaming on HBO Max, but it does mean you'll be able to pony up a certain amount of money (close to the price of two movie tickets) to watch the movie at home. Purchase of VOD movies generally happens on iTunes, Amazon, and other platforms. DC vs. Marvel VOD releases If this home video release seems quick, it is. For comparison, the last two Marvel superhero movies had nearly two months, not one, between theatrical release and VOD release. Thunderbolts* hit theaters on May 2, and was on VOD on July 1. Meanwhile, Captain America: Brave New World was in theaters on February 14, and on VOD on April 15. Both of those films were deemed, in the eyes of box office pundits, to be failures, while Superman is generally considered to be a success.
Elliotte Friedman Confirms Sidney Crosby's Trade Fate This Summer
Sidney Crosby's name has been hot in trade talks as of late, but now top NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman confirms where the Penguins star will be playing next season. For months now, fans, reporters and insiders have been speculating on the future of Sidney Crosby, with many seeing the final few years of his career as an opportunity to chase another Stanley Cup elsewhere, especially after the Penguins have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for three straight seasons. So much so that some top Insiders have speculated he could leave the Penguins for his home country of Canada, but as of right now, there's no indication that he has any intention of leaving soon. Now, Elliotte Friedman has provided a final and definitive update, revealing on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast episode that Crosby is listed as a member of the Penguins on the media tour info ahead of the 2025/26 season, meaning that he won't be moved before the season begins. After months and months of constant updates, predictions and shock headlines, this should finally put an end to all of that, with Crosby slated to be in Pittsburgh for the start of the year, and unless something drastic changes, he's likely to remain there for the foreseeable future. Ultimately, there's always the chance that Crosby decides to request a trade to chase one final Stanley Cup with the long-time captain nearing 38 years of age, but as of right now, his commitment remains to the team that he's been with for the past two decades, and until something changes, that commitment will continue to remain strong.
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