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Washington Post
5 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Jonathan Toews is planning an NHL comeback after a 2-year hiatus
Jonathan Toews has informed his longtime agent he intends to come back to the NHL after missing the past two seasons. Pat Brisson confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that Toews reached out to him on Wednesday to say he's 100% ready to move forward on a comeback attempt. Toews, 37, is a free agent now, and his camp can speak with any of the league's 32 teams immediately. Free agency opens July 1.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Rio Ferdinand potential career moves after leaving TNT Sports as Man Utd legend looks to ‘next chapter'
RIO FERDINAND is officially a free agent having left his role at TNT Sports. The former Manchester United and England defender was part of the broadcaster's commentary and punditry team for a DECADE. 6 6 But the 46-year-old has decided to move on to pastures new by not renewing his contract. An emotional social media post read: "After 10 incredible years, I have made the difficult decision to step away from TNT Sports after the Champions League final. 'Since retiring from football, it has been a privilege talking about the game I love for a decade for sports fans watching on BT Sports and TNT Sports. 'I want to acknowledge the tremendous support from the team behind the scenes, whose hard work often goes unseen, but has been essential to our success. 'To everyone at TNT Sports, we have a brilliant end to the season to look forward to on Saturday, and for now all focus will be on what I think could go down as one of the great European finals. 'The network continues to thrive with more rights than ever, and I look forward to following its progress and the exciting future that lies ahead. 'Lastly, I would like to thank my family and my management company New Era for their ongoing support. 'They have supported me to travel all over Europe, following the best players and watching the best matches. For a football fan like me, it's been a dream come true. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 6 'As I turn the page to the next chapter. I carry with me countless memories." Ferdinand will have plenty of time on his hands now that he's no longer bound to TNT Sport's hectic schedule. Rio Ferdinand calls out Roy Keane and Gary Neville's takes on Man Utd vs Man City The pundit plans to spend his free time with his family, as well as focusing on his podcast and other "interests". So what will Rio be up to now..? Full-time podcasting Despite being incredibly busy with TNT for the last decade, Ferdinand has managed to cultivate a massive podcast. His ' Rio Ferdinand Presents' podcast, which was previously called 'Vibe with Five', has over 1.3 MILLION subscribers on YouTube and thousands of listeners on Apple and Spotify. The podcasting world is an extremely lucrative one, so Ferdinand would be foolish not to use his massive platform and standing in the game to cash in on a potential post-career goldmine. 6 Punditry Although Ferdinand plans to focus on his other interests, an immediate move to one of TNT's rivals isn't off the cards. Sky Sports have just freed up a boatload of cash by culling multiple presenters and reporters in a wave of redundancies. And it could be used to finance a potential swoop for Ferdinand, who would draw huge numbers along with former England team-mates Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. A move to the BBC could also be on the cards following Gary Lineker 's departure from Match of the Day. Ferdinand is no stranger to a bit of Beeb punditry having worked for the national broadcaster during multiple international tournaments, including Euro 2024. 6 Charity work Ferdinand could use his downtime to focus on the 'Rio Ferdinand Foundation', which he set up back in 2012. The foundation was set up with the goal of creating opportunities for young people in impoverished areas and has been a huge success. Restaurants Ferdinand entered the restaurant world in 2009, opening Rosso Restaurant & Bar in Manchester's city centre. But Rosso, which was visited by A-listers galore, closed its doors after 15 years of service back in September 2023. Ferdinand could look to revive the defunct restaurant or open a new one. Although given the volatile nature of the culinary world, he may decide against returning to the industry. Boxing Ferdinand tried to become a professional boxer following his retirement in 2015 but was denied a license by the British Boxing Board of Control. Ferdinand immediately gave up on his dreams of becoming a pugilist after the BBBofC's huge knockdown, although he could reignite them now that he has plenty of time on his hands. Influencer boxing promotion Misfits Boxing would no doubt jump at the opportunity to get Ferdinand in the ring as they recently did with his former United and QPR team-mate Danny Simpson. But they would likely have to break the bank to get him to lace up his gloves so late into his forties. 6
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Aaron Rodgers drops biggest hint yet about his NFL future
It appears that, barring any significant change, free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be playing in the NFL this season - and it appears he'll be inking a deal with a team that faces the Chicago Bears. Rodgers, who played with the New York Jets last season, has yet to sign a deal with any squad for the 2025 campaign. The Jets cut him after a poor 2024 and left Rodgers a free agent for the very first time in his career. All indications point to the Pittsburgh Steelers being the only team with remaining interest in his services, and Rodgers may have indicated that the Steel City will be his new home. At a recent public event in Austin, Texas, Rodgers was asked by a young fan if there was any chance that he could sign for the Chicago Bears - a team that Rodgers had plenty of experience beating. Rodgers slyly responded: 'No, but I believe there's a team that might play in Chicago this year…a road trip…I love Chicago, though, way more than they love me! It's been a great relationship, all one way!' The Steelers, long believed to be the only team interested in Rodgers, does indeed play in Chicago during Week 12 of this upcoming NFL season (pictured above: coach Mike Tomlin) A quick look at the NFL schedule shows that the Steelers will be on the road against the Bears in Week 12 of the season on November 23. Rodgers has had 24 wins over the Bears out of 29 games in his career. If he does sign for the Steelers, he'll attempt to make that 25-of-30. The other option would be retirement - something Rodgers didn't completely take off the table earlier this year. There's no indication when Rodgers could finally make the decision that everyone is expecting of him.
News.com.au
08-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
AFL round 9 St Kilda v Carlton: Live updates, news and SuperCoach scores
What kind of deal would you offer an unrestricted free agent named John Silva if that key back had already kept Aaron Naughton and Brody Mihocek goalless this season. If he was only 27 years old and had already shown his bone fides as a swingman capable of kicking goals or pinch-hitting in the ruck this season? If he kept the rampaging Patrick Dangerfield quiet in a statement win despite suffering a broken hand early in the game? And if his ball use was so punishing through the middle of the ground his teammates were pushing his All Australian credentials? In a market where Harry Perryman was worth $900,000 last year, he surely would be worth $600,000 or more. And yet that unsigned player isn't John Simpson. He instead carries the baggage of being saddled with the Silvagni name. Jack Silvagni is one of footy's best stories this year but also one of its most intriguing contract debates. His name has been a blessing – it helped smooth his path to Carlton as a father-son. But it has also meant unrealistic expectations given his father is the team of the century full-back who had the pace and explosiveness Jack lacks. To be blunt, he is lacks pace. And yet in a week where his asking price has been a talking point among AFL list managers, some have made clear that if he was not a third-generation Silvagni then rival clubs would have interest. It hasn't come yet, and potentially might not. So Silvagni will have to continue playing strong football for some time yet to get the kind of multi-year $600,000 contract at Carlton he would believe he deserves. He is the 52nd ranked player in the competition, has lost only two of 19 one on ones this year (to Naughton and Patrick Dangerfield) and is No. 1 ranked key defender on ratings points won through ball use. Even the goals he has conceded – three to Jeremy Cameron – mostly came through defensive breakdowns instead of one-on-one contests with Silvagni also keeping Harry Armstrong and Jack Darling goalless this year. But he also plays alongside footy's best defender in Jacob Weitering. Silvagni is said to be on the average AFL wage – around $450,000 to $500,000 – but estimates yesterday were that he should hope for a $600,000 contract if he keeps up this pace. Both Carlton and his management have been happy to assess his early-season form at the Blues coming off a knee reconstruction. A loyal and extremely popular member of this team who came through with draft alumni Jacob Weitering and Charlie Curnow, he's not keen to move. It doesn't mean he shouldn't try to maximise his worth given he and wife Grace now have a young son Charlie and this would be his big chance to cash in. That big contract isn't likely to happen at Carlton given an extremely tight cap that will only loosen up if Tom De Koning departs. Silvagni would actually make sense as a key back and second ruck if De Koning doesn't get to St Kilda. A loyal and extremely popular member of this team who came through with draft alumni Jacob Weitering and Charlie Curnow, he's not keen to move. It doesn't mean he shouldn't try to maximise his worth given he and wife Grace now have a young son Charlie and this would be his big chance to cash in. That isn't likely to happen at Carlton given an extremely tight cap that will only loosen up if Tom De Koning departs. But no one is knocking down his door, so the priority surely is to get him paid at Carlton rather than looking for an exit. A penny for father Steve's thoughts. He was turfed from the Blues as list boss in contentious circumstances but might also hope the 122-gamer might continue on in his proud tradition if he can do it at the right price. Credit to Silvagni for approaching coach Michael Voss to lock him down in defence, even if he has seemed the most dangerous forward at times when thrown forward against Richmond and Hawthorn. 'We had a conversation pre his knee injury to lock him down into a position,' he said. 'We never really landed anywhere pre that so on his return through discussion in the off season leading into the pre-season we discussed where he was best served. He can go forward, he's played in the ruck,' he said. 'He has embraced all those roles, and (it came) more from him to be fair. He said, 'I would love to have a crack at this role next to 'Weiters' (Jacob Weitering) and see if I can do it well'. 'So we gave him that responsibility through pre-season, he loved straight away what he was doing and already you could see his footy smarts and he's got that chip as a competitor who hates to lose.' Harry McKay was just as effusive after his role on Dangerfield and Cameron in that rousing MCG win two weeks ago. 'Mate, he's been amazing. I don't know who the AA (All Australian) selectors are. Every week he's not only getting a job done but he's generating offensive ball movement and he's been huge so I love playing with SOS. I have spent a lot of time with him and to be back out playing footy with a smile is fantastic to see.'
