Real Madrid yet to reach final agreement with RB Leipzig over Yan Diomande transferReal Madrids negotiations with RB Leipzig have been hovering back and forth over the finish line in recent days, but they have not crossed the line yet.Los Blancosare very close to securing a deal with the German side over the teenage sensations acquisition as they look to bolster their right-wing and complete a fearsome attacking trident.Leipzig, however, are understandably holding out for better economic terms something they know Real Madrid can afford to shell out courtesy of Florentino Perezs pre-election promise.Final details not agreedContrary to the widespread reports that Real Madrid haveagreed on all required terms for the Diomande transfer,Florian Plettenbergcontinues to insist that matters are not as rosy as externally portrayed.An agreement not reached yet. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)The German journalist maintains that the deal is very much on, and that Real Madrid are favourites but quashes the idea that there is any final agreement between the two clubs.The negotiations will thus drag into Wednesday as no agreement could be reached on Tuesday, and the news has reportedly been confirmed by both club sources and the players entourage.As matters stand, Leipzig are demanding a 120 million fee with a higher fixed sum than Real Madrid are offering.The big hurdlePlettenberg goes one step ahead and clarifies the exact point on which Real Madrid and Leipzig are currently differing, and it is indeed to do with the variable fee structure.Perez will look to advance negotiations swiftly. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)The Bundesliga outfit see the variable clauses utilised by Real Madrid to be difficult-to-achieve, and thereby misleading in terms of being considered a variable bonus. That was the primary concern and reason an agreement was not reached.Negotiations will continue on Tuesday with the effort of reaching a middle ground on that front, for Leipzig wish for a higher fixed sum and easier-to-achieve bonuses.If everything goes to plan, Diomande will sign with Real Madrid until 2031 and serve as Jose Mourinhos starting right-winger. Given his profile, he isexpected to be a valuable additionto the frontline of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. The coming days and hours will be crucial in seeing the deal get over the line.

Svilar snubs Juventus: For me there is only Roma. Im focused on giving my best for this team.Mile Svilar gave an interview to Il Messaggero,La Gazzetta dello Sport, and Corriere dello Sport, in which he discussed this transfer window and next season. The best goalkeeper of the last two Serie A seasons snubbed Juventus offer: I know nothing about this story, at least not personally. I cant tell you anything because I wasnt asked, and for me, as you should know by now, theres only Roma. Im focused on giving my best for this shirt, this club, and these fans. The Belgian goalkeeper discussed his preparations for next season: Were working hard, but our legs are heavy. We still have a month to go before the start of the season, so it all seems very premature. Even against Cannes, we played quite well in the first half of the match, but beyond Wesleys sending off, we suffered a bit from fatigue and having to make so many changes. Whats certain is that were preparing for a great season.Svilar on Lorenzo Pellegrinis return to the team: I cant say anything, but its clear were in touch with Lorenzo. Weve spoken, and well see what happens in the next few days. He cant wait to return. The Giallorossi goalkeeper spoke about the teams ambitions: Well, playing in the Champions League is a great thing. In the league, it will be difficult to maintain third place, especially because with that kind of European commitments, well always have to be at our best. Are there any teams to fear? No, I dont fear anyone. I cant wait to play against anyone. The Roma goalkeeper praised the defenders who have kept him away: Well, the fact that Mancini and Ndicka are still here is a sure thing; theyre top. For me, as a goalkeeper, but for the whole team in general. For the past two or three seasons, weve conceded few goals as a unit; we know each other, and weve become a very solid defense.

Warriors' Steph Curry gives blunt reaction to Golden State missing out on 76ers' LeBron James originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Golden State Warriors were hoping to bring LeBron James to the Bay Area to join Stephen Curry and Draymond Green for one final championship run. Golden State was aggressive from the beginning in its pursuit of the four-time NBA champion.James took his time with the decision, which he had earned after completing his 23rd NBA season. Before free agency officially began, Curry even met with James to discuss the possibility of teaming up.Pairing him with Stephen Curry is going to be something that the Warriors are going to pursue over the next few weeks It seemed very doubtful, it seemed low percentage, now it's kind of questionable. Now there's going to be some legs to this That same source told us that Steph is planning on meeting and talking with LeBron about potentially joining the Warriors over the course of the next few weeks leading up to free agency," NBA insider Brett Siegel said.The Warriors remained in the mix until the very end, but James ultimately decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers for his final run at another NBA championship, he announced Friday," ESPN's Dave McMenamin wrote. "James, 41, is signing a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option, Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania."For Golden State, missing out on James leaves the franchise in a difficult position, especially when it comes to determining its next move. Curry recently addressed the Warriors falling short in the pursuit of James, and his response was very direct.That's why you don't envision anything until it happens, Curry said.The possibility of Curry and James teaming up was one of the most exciting storylines of the offseason, with fans across the NBA wanting to see two of the greatest players of this generation share the court late in their careers.Now, the Warriors must completely pivot after missing out on James. Curry clearly considered the possibility of playing alongside him, making the outcome even more disappointing. However, Currys message remains true: nothing is guaranteed until everything is officially finalized.More NBA news:Warriors reportedly denied $285M deal that would have secured 76ers superstar LeBron JamesLakers get brutal sign-and-trade update for ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan KumingaCavaliers reportedly meeting with ex-Warriors champion Jonathan Kuminga to gain edge over LakersLakers predicted to move on from Jonathan Kuminga, trade for 7-year veteran with Finals experience

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 28: President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti and general manager Mike Chernoff of the Cleveland Guardians watch batting practice prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field on April 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)Diamond Images/Getty ImagesThe Cleveland Guardians must address their anemic offense with some urgency.Guardians president of baseball operations, Chris Antonetti and general manager Mike Chernoff have a serious problem to resolve.The Guardians offense cant score runs.Thats significant, because the Guardians are locked in a four-way battle for the American League Central Division with the Chicago White Sox, the Minnesota Twins, and the Detroit Tigers.As of July 28 the young, surging White Sox led the division with a 55-50 record.The Guardians were in second place, with a 54-53 record. The Twins and Tigers are right on their heels.Ironically, the Guardians posted the same record of 54-53 after the same 107 games in 2025.Cleveland Guardians Lack Of Offense:The have to score more runs before it is too late. In games against the Tampa Bay Rays July 25 and July 26, the Guardians were shut out. They had five hits the first game, and one the second.baseballreference.comlists the Guardians at No. 29 in Major League Baseball in runs scored, team batting average, and runs batted in. The Guardians are heavily skewed to left-handed hitters.mlb.com notes Only four of the teams top 30 prospects hit right-handed. They include Dean Curley (No. 7) Aaron Walton (No. 8) Alfonsin Rosario (No. 10) and Luke Hill (No. 17).At the MLB level, of 13 position players, only four are pure right-handed hitters. They include Austin Hedges, David Fry, Rhys Hoskins, and Gabriel Arias.ST. PETERSBURG, FL - JULY 26: Kyle Manzardo #9 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after striking out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on July 26, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)Getty ImagesCleveland Guardians Ineffective Hitters:Many of the Guardians offensive woes can be traced to a lack of impactful hitters.While the Guardians do get occasional homers, some of the players the team counted upon for power have been non-consequential.As of July 28, those players include:Kyle Manzardo-hitting .209/.298/.358/.656, with 11 home runs, 32 RBI, and 108 strikeouts in 336 plate appearances.Rhys Hoskins-hitting .174/.304/.369/.673, with 11 homers, 33 RBIs, and 92 strikeouts in 286 plate appearances. He has walked 43 times.CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 30: Cleveland Guardians left fielder David Fry (6) reacts after striking out during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball game between the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians on June 30, 2026, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesDavid Fry-hitting .184/.299/.340/.639.. with six homers, 13 RBIs, and 50 strikeouts in 164 plate appearances.Gabriel Arias-hitting ..252/.291/.405/.696, with five homers, 10 RBIs, and 51 strikeouts in 117 plate appearances.Thats 33 homers, and 88 RBIs from four players who are either very consequential ( Manzardo and Hoskins) or somewhat consequential (Fry and Arias) to the Guardians. Hoskins was a free agent signing. They were counting on his right-handed bat to add power. He is playing on a one-year, $1.5 Million contract.Cleveland Guardians Platoon Philosophy:There is no mistaking that Cleveland relies heavily upon statistical data as a focal point of their strategy model.Metrics play a critical part in daily lineup construction, as well as in-game pinch-hitting changes.DETROIT, MI - MAY 20: Stephen Vogt #12 of the Cleveland Guardians looks on during the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/MLB Photos via Getty Images)MLB Photos via Getty ImagesManager Stephen Vogt is quick to change the hitting side of the hitter, based upon the hand of the pitcher. Many substitutions are made in-game, based upon opposition pitching changes.Challenge For Cleveland Guardians Front Office:On July 22, Antonetti told mlb.com, Well look at all opportunities to try to improve the team.He also noted, Now, whether that means well ultimately be able to get to the finish line on a deal or multiple deals, I have no idea. Its impossible to predict, but well certainly try.The Guardians did trade for switch-hitting catcher, Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants. They gave up left-handed pitching prospect, Matt Wilkinson, and a Competitive Balance Round A draft pick (No. 29 overall) for Bailey.The Cleveland Guardians need a consequential hitter at the August 3 trade deadline. Cleveland Guardians Focus On Pitching:The Guardians are among the best pitching organizations in MLB.The team consistently finds and develops quality pitchers that keep the team in games. Both starters and relievers. Thats admirable.The Cleveland Guardians do face a lack of organization major league ready depth of starting pitchers.In this past MLB draft, the team selected 13 pitchers among their 20 picks.Unfortunately, as noted by sportingnews.com, their No. 2 selection, high school lefty, Logan Schmidt has decided to enter college, and not sign with Cleveland.CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 22: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians warms up before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field on July 22, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAll Star Jose Ramirez is still finding his way back after being on the Injured List with a hamate bone injury. Hopefully, he starts hitting. Soon.Great pitching is crucial, but the Cleveland Guardians have to address their anemic offense if they want to win the American League Central Division.This article was originally published on Forbes.com

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 22: Jameson Taillon #50 of the New York Yankees looks on prior to game three of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on October 22, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 20: Jameson Taillon #50 of the Chicago Cubs looks on while walking towards the dugout during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field on July 20, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images) GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 2: Jameson Taillon #50 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the first inning against the Athletics at Wrigley Field on June 2, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) GettyWASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon #50 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 30, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) GettyThe Chicago Cubs shocked much of the baseball world on Monday by announcing they had cut former New York Yankees playoff starter Jameson Taillon for assignment.From Taillons MLB.com transactions log: Chicago Cubs designated RHP Jameson Taillon for assignment.Taillons performance warranted Chicagos decision to cut him loose. What made the move surprising is that the right-hander is being paid $18 million this year.Cubs surprisingly DFA former Yankees right-hander Jameson TaillonGettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS JULY 20: Jameson Taillon #50 of the Chicago Cubs looks on while walking towards the dugout during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field on July 20, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images)To say Taillon, 34, has had a rough season is an understatement. In 76 innings across 15 starts this year, Taillon has posted an abysmal 5.92 ERA and a 6.74 FIP.It was time for the Cubs to remove Taillon from the rotation, but many assumed Chicago would try to trade him or keep him as a back-end bullpen arm. The Cubs brass decided Taillons struggles warranted an immediate removal from the roster.More About Jameson TaillonGettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS JUNE 2: Jameson Taillon #50 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the first inning against the Athletics at Wrigley Field on June 2, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)Yankees fans are very familiar with Taillon. He pitched for the Yankees in 2021 and 2022 after the Pittsburgh Pirates traded him to New York for right-hander Roansy Contreras, shortstop Maikol Escotto, outfielder Canaan Smith and right-hander Miguel Yajure on Jan. 24, 2021.In his first season with New York, Taillon posted a 4.30 ERA with a 1.21 WHP and 140 strikeouts in 144 1/3 innings across 29 starts. In his second year with the Yankees, Taillon recorded a 3.91 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP and 151 strikeouts in 177 1/3 innings over 32 starts.Taillon made two postseason appearances for the Yankees in 2022. He failed to record an out and allowed two runs against the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS. The right-hander redeemed himself with a successful start against the Houston Astros in the ALCS, surrendering just one run over 4 1/3 innings.Taillon pitched for the Pirates from 2016-19. He missed most of the 2019 season and all of 2020 due to suffering an elbow injury that required Tommy John. In his four seasons with Pittsburgh, Taillon posted a 3.67 ERA with a 1.25 FIP and 419 strikeouts across 466 innings.GettyWASHINGTON, DC SEPTEMBER 30: Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon #50 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 30, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)After becoming a free agent following the 2022 season, Taillon signed a four-year, $68 million contract with the Cubs.Taillon had a rough first year with Chicago, recording a 4.84 ERA in 154 1/3 innings across 30 appearances (29 starts).Taillon bounced back with strong 2024 and 2025 seasons. He recorded a 3.27 ERA in 165 1/3 innings across 28 starts in 2024. The next year, Taillon posted a 3.68 ERA in 129 2/3 innings over 23 starts.Taillon had impressive numbers with the Cubs in the postseason last year. In two playoff starts for Chicago, Taillon allowed just two earned runs on seven hits and one walk with seven strikeouts across eight innings.Like HEAVY's content?Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Former New York Yankees Playoff Starter Unexpectedly Cut By Chicago Cubs appeared first on HEAVY.

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