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USA Today
12-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How former Wisconsin wide receiver fared in NFL preseason debut
Former Wisconsin and Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike took the field at Raymond James Stadium for his NFL preseason debut on Saturday. In his first professional action since being selected with the No. 103 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft, Dike reeled in one reception for six yards in Tennessee's 29-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. His first catch as a professional arrived in the third quarter from backup quarterback Brandon Allen. The former four-year Badger projects to suit up as the Titans' No. 2 slot wide receiver behind veteran pass-catcher Tyler Lockett. Wide receivers Calvin Ridley and Van Jefferson and tight end Chig Okonkwo are also forecasted to suit up alongside Lockett at the organization's starting unit on the outside. Dike is one of several Badger playmakers on offense or defense to make their NFL preseason debuts this weekend, joining Hunter Wohler (Colts), Graham Mertz (Texans), Joe Huber (Vikings) and Jack Nelson (Falcons). The Waukesha, Wisconsin, native appeared in 44 games for UW from 2020-23, totaling 97 receptions, 1,478 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. As a junior, he posted a career year with 47 catches, 689 yards and six scores before transferring to Florida ahead of the 2024 slate. With Mertz under center with the Gators, Dike snagged 42 catches for a career-best 783 yards and two touchdowns. A strong performance at the combine resulted in the former Badger being the 15th wide receiver selected during the 2025 draft. The Titans will trot out No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward at quarterback this season, with Dike lining up as a depth receiver. The franchise begins its season on Sept. 7 vs. the Denver Broncos. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Hans India
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Daryl Dike hurts thigh, latest setback for American forward on West Brom
Daryl Dike will miss the start of West Bromwich Albion's season because of a thigh injury, the latest in a string of health setbacks for the 25-year-old American forward. The team said Dike was hurt in practice and will resume training after the international break in early September. Dike ruptured right Achilles tendon against Stoke on April 15, 2023, and returned on Jan. 7, 2024, when he played the first half in an FA Cup match against Aldershot. He tore his left Achilles against Ipswich that Feb. 10, just five games after coming back. Dike returned last Feb. 15 against Millwall in the first of 10 substitute appearances and started the season finale against Luton on May 3. Dike joined West Brom from Major League Soccer's Orlando in January 2022. He sustained a season-ending hamstring injury in his first start, against Peterborough on Jan. 22, 2022, and tore a thigh muscle in the 2022-23 opener against Stoke on July 30, 2022. He returned that Nov. 12 in West Brom's last game before the World Cup break, then tore his right Achilles tendon the following spring. Dike has three goals in 10 appearances for the U.S.
Winnipeg Free Press
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Daryl Dike hurts thigh, latest setback for American forward on West Brom
Daryl Dike will miss the start of West Bromwich Albion's season because of a thigh injury, the latest in a string of health setbacks for the 25-year-old American forward. The team said Friday that Dike was hurt in practice and will resume training after the international break in early September. Dike ruptured right Achilles tendon against Stoke on April 15, 2023, and returned on Jan. 7, 2024, when he played the first half in an FA Cup match against Aldershot. He tore his left Achilles against Ipswich that Feb. 10, just five games after coming back. Dike returned last Feb. 15 against Millwall in the first of 10 substitute appearances and started the season finale against Luton on May 3. Dike joined West Brom from Major League Soccer's Orlando in January 2022. He sustained a season-ending hamstring injury in his first start, against Peterborough on Jan. 22, 2022, and tore a thigh muscle in the 2022-23 opener against Stoke on July 30, 2022. He returned that Nov. 12 in West Brom's last game before the World Cup break, then tore his right Achilles tendon the following spring. Dike has three goals in 10 appearances for the U.S. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. ___ AP soccer:
Irish Daily Mirror
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ireland teenager with 'a lot of potential' joins Premier League side
Irish goalkeeper Michael Dike has joined Brighton and Hove Albion from Treaty United for an undisclosed fee. It seems as though Dike will settle into the under-21 setup at the Seagulls, with Albion known for their production line of young talented players. Brighton U21 manager Shannon Ruth, speaking to local newspaper The Argus, said: "Michael joins us as an Irish youth international and gained some good experience last year with Treaty. "We believe he is a goalkeeper with a really positive profile and a lot of potential. We look forward to working with him and helping him continue his development." Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett told the Limerick Post: "It's a fantastic opportunity for Michael and we wish him all the best. Michael has been great for us and has all the attributes to be a top keeper, great personality, great athleticism and he works really hard at his game. "We are all looking forward to seeing Michael flourish and have a great career in the game." Speaking to RTÉ, Dike revealed that he had been offered trails at the Premier League side, saying "I have been there a few times on trials and stuff like that and I enjoyed it and got offered a contract so I'm really happy. It's everything I have ever dream of, really exciting, a new chapter." He was thankful for his time at Treaty, saying "The club has given me a good pathway I started with the academy and then had a little breakout year last year and made a couple of games. "The shootout was by far my favourite moment as a Treaty player, the adrenaline saving the first one, going for the second one and saving that and then winning the shootout."
RTÉ News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Treaty United teenager Michael Dike signs deal with Brighton
Republic of Ireland Under-19 goalkeeper Michael Dike has signed a permanent deal with Brighton and Hove from Limerick-based outfit Treaty United. The 18-year-old penned the deal this week with the English Premier League club for undisclosed terms and will join the Seagulls' Under-21s squad. Dike explained he visited Brighton on trial and has since been offered a contract. "I have been there a few times on trials and stuff like that and I enjoyed it and got offered a contract so I'm really happy. It's everything I have ever dream of, really exciting a new chapter," he said. Dike made his senior debut for Treaty United aged 17 in March last year, coming on as a substitute in a 1-0 away victory over Kerry FC. "The club has given me a good pathway I started with the academy and then had a little breakout year last year and made a couple of games," he added. The netminder then went on to make ten appearances for United in the 2024 season and he earned his first call-up to the Irish Under-19s in March. His favourite moment though was at aged only 17, saving two penalties to help Treaty edge past Kilbarrack in the FAI Cup. "The shootout was by far my favourite moment as a Treaty player, the adrenaline saving the first one, going for the second one and saving that and then winning the shootout." Dike previously played with Caherdavin Celtic and Limerick FC and was late in converting to nets, having previously played outfield. — Brighton & Hove Albion Academy (@BHAFC_Academy) June 25, 2025
