For the past half-decade or so, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has taken his time each offseason to determine whether hes going to play another year. This time around, however, Rodgers will skip all that ceremony. This will be the 42-year-olds final NFL season, he definitively confirmed Tuesday.When asked about his NFL future, Rodgers said there was zero debate this was it. After the 2026 NFL season, hes retiring, according to ESPNs Brooke Pryor. Rodgers said he thought last season was going to be his final one for a bit, but he changed his mind once the Steelers hired Mike McCarthy. Rodgers and McCarthy have history together, as the two won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers. "I thought last year might be it," Rodgers said after the Pittsburgh Steelers' conditioning test, echoing the same sentiment he expressed in May that the 2026 season would be his last. "And then Mike [McCarthy] got hired, and I talked to the wife and she said, 'You can do one more year.' I said, 'Well, we'll see if it works out.' And then it kind of all came together."D.K. Metcalf, however, wasnt necessarily buying Rodgers willingness to hang it up after the season. Metcalf said it was possible Rodgers would change his mind if things went extremely well for him and the team in 2026.But thats when Rodgers shut down any talk about playing beyond this season, per Pryor. "No," the four-time MVP said, shaking his head. "Zero debate. Zero."At 42, Rodgers is no longer in his prime. He hasnt received MVP votes in four seasons. But that hasnt stopped him from putting up solid numbers. Since 2022, Rodgers has thrown for 78 touchdowns and 30 interceptions. He tossed 24 of those touchdowns last season, helping lead the Steelers to a 10-6 record and an appearance in the postseason. But another early exit ended any chance of Rodgers winning another championship, and ended long-time Steelers coach Mike Tomlins tenure with the club. At that point, it looked as if Rodgers was gone, as the quarterback spoke glowingly about Tomlin last season.The McCarthy hire changed Rodgers mind but only for one more season. At 42, Rodgers doesnt have anything left to accomplish in the NFL. Hell come back for one last ride with his old coach, but thats all hes willing to give, no matter how well things go in 2026.

Lamar Jackson shares the expectations of those who believe the Baltimore Ravens can contend for a Super Bowl. He is no longer interested in discussing those projections without results. Baltimore entered last season widely viewed as one of the NFLs most talented teams. The Ravens instead finished 8-9 and missed the postseason, providing Jackson with a direct response to another offseason of championship predictions.We were just 8-9, Jackson said on The Lounge podcast. We were talking about it, but we didnt produce. So why talk about it? Weve got to be about it.Jackson still expects Baltimore to compete for the championship. His focus has shifted toward the daily work required to reach February rather than the destination itself.It starts now, Jackson said. It starts each and every week. It doesnt just happen in February. We have to get there first.That process includes improvement in meetings, practice, recovery and situational football. Jackson pointed to a recent training-camp practice in which the Ravens began and finished poorly. He viewed it as an opportunity to correct a pattern that has hurt Baltimore during previous seasons. The lesson was reinforced by Baltimores playoff loss to Tennessee following the 2019 regular season. The Ravens entered that game with a 14-2 record and considerable expectations but fell behind early and never recovered.Jackson said his younger self believed NFL success sometimes felt easy. Experience taught him that reputations and regular-season records cannot replace execution when the competition becomes more demanding.We need to work on stuff like that now, so when the season comes, playoffs come and so on, we wont ever have that situation happen, Jackson said.The Ravens possess another roster capable of competing in the AFC, but Jackson will not judge it by names or preseason projections. His standard begins with whether Baltimore consistently handles the work directly in front of it.This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Lamar Jackson refuses to entertain Super Bowl talk after an 8-9 season

Fabregas admits Como might play Champions League with 16-17 players due to limitsCesc Fabregas warns Como could be forced to play the Champions League with a squad of 16-17 players due to their limitations, but welcomes new signings Mattia Liberali, Luis Milla and Kaiki.The Lariani were in Serie B just two years ago, but now find themselves preparing for the biggest competition in club football after finishing fourth in Serie A last season.This sudden ascendancy has caught them a little off guard, and means that there will be some strict limits on just who can play in the Champions League.Fabregas and Como have limited optionsUDINE, ITALY APRIL 06: Como manager Cesc Fabregas reacts during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Como 1907 at Stadio Friuli on April 06, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)We have the UEFA list limits, so because we dont yet have a youth academy capable of providing certain things, well find ourselves in the Champions League with only a squad of 16-17 players, said Fabregas in a press conference.This is why we must build our players. Its a process that takes time and cannot be completed in two or three years.Como famously had only one Italian in the squad last season and he played in Serie A for just one minute, so that is another potential problem when it comes to providing homegrown figures.UDINE, ITALY APRIL 06: Como manager Cesc Fabregas looks on during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Como 1907 at Stadio Friuli on April 06, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)Meanwhile, they brought one in by buying Italy Under-21 international Liberali from Catanzaro, formerly from the Milan youth academy.Liberali called me a few days before the start of pre-season training, because he wanted to be with us from the beginning, continued Fabregas.He showed great determination and quickly assimilated our ideas. He will play tomorrow. He can be used as a trequartista, but also a False 9.Como are hosting the Como Cup, a summer tournament at the Stadio Sinigaglia with Crystal Palace, RC Lens, Famalicao, Villarreal and Al-Ula.More new signings this summer were welcomed by Fabregas to the side.We knew that Alberto Moreno and Sergi Roberto would leave, but we managed to replace them quickly. Kaiki arrived to replace Moreno, while Luis Milla is a profile wed been tracking since January.Milla has character, hes a leader, one of those who can bring balance and organisation to a team. I really like how aggressive Kaiki is when defending, he doesnt hold back, but were asking for something different on the ball and working with him on that.Nico Paz was in the Argentina squad that finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup, so is on extended vacation along with Assane Diao and Martin Baturina.COMO, ITALY FEBRUARY 28: Como 1907 coach Cesc Fabregas looks o during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and US Lecce at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)These are young lads with a lot of quality, but the more expectations grow around them, so does the pressure. Its a normal process and we must support them in that, added Fabregas.Nico Paz will return on August 17, I dont think hell play against Liverpool, but I might change my mind.

Liverpool Are Showing Interest In This Juventus Winger: Should Iraola Get Him On Board?In a recent report, Tuttosport mentioned that Liverpool are showing interest in Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao. It has been mentioned that the Reds are prepared to launch a 50m move to sign the Portuguese wide player this off-season.Conceicaos Decent Numbers In Serie AThe 23-year-old managed to shine at times with his performances on the right side of Juventus attack in the previous campaign. Conceicao scored four goals and picked up five assists in 42 appearances for the Turin outfit last season on all fronts.The Portuguese talent is currently among the most talented wide players in Serie A. Hence, it is no surprise that the Reds are hoping to sign him in this transfer window.His current contract at the Turin club will expire in the summer of 2030, which could make it tough for Liverpool to land him on the cheap later this year.TORONTO, ONTARIO JULY 02: Francisco Conceicao #26 of Portugal reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia at Toronto Stadium on July 02, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)Should Liverpool Boss Andoni Iraola Get Conceicao On Board?Conceicao is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make a few driving runs with it out on the flanks. He has got the vision to create some decent chances for his teammates in the final third and can shoot the ball with power from long range.The Portuguese talent can contribute by scoring and creating a handful of important goals for his team. Conceicao is primarily a right-winger but can also function as a left-sided wide player or as a striker down the middle if asked to do so. However, it remains to be seen whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League if the Reds manage to snap him up this summer.We can expect Conceicao to bring more firepower to Liverpool boss Andoni Iraolas frontline. He has what it takes to fight for a regular first-team spot at Anfield next season.At 23, Conceicao has got his best years ahead of him, which makes him a decent choice for the Reds to consider this summer. He will also help the Merseyside club compete across all competitions in the coming years. Therefore, Iraola would be wise to try everything in his power to get Conceicao on board before the end of this transfer window.

LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. ImagnLSU is coming in hot for the 2026 college football season, with new head coach Lane Kiffin also beginning the season with a ton of hype. He comes with an extensive resume, as shown by his winning record at Ole Miss, as he has turned the program around. The question is, are they worth the hype?During an episode of the Bussin With The Boys podcast, Josh Pate discussed LSU and admitted that they are certainly a strong contender to win that national title. However, he also pointed out that there may still be a few concerns that remain to be addressed.They could be a nasty team. So, the only team worse than Alabama at rushing the ball in the SEC last year was LSU he said. But LSU went out and took proactive measures to fix that. You mentioned the offensive line acquisitions. If the offensive line is good for them, they should be good enough at tailback. They could be a nasty team this year. (1:34:02)As for the major concerns, Pate noted that LSU has a very portal-heavy team. This could lead to some chemistry issues, as well as questions about how the team might perform in the long run.With any portal-heavy team, youre always going to ask: How does this talent mesh together? It feels like thats a little bit of an overused doubting point these days. Its going to work to some degree, I think, he said. The follow-up question is: Is this the kind of team that needs a long runway to get up to speed? Because they dont really have it. They play three losable games in their first four weeksbecause I count Clemson as a losable game.Pate added that there is also the question of whether LSU got the right players during the portal, before saying that he believes that they did.New LSU Coach Lane Kiffin Admits He Regretted Messy Ole Miss ExitWhile Lane Kiffin is looking forward to the new season, he also expressed some regrets from his previous one. He infamously left Ole Miss while they were about to go on that playoff run of theirs to LSU. On Thursday, he spoke with ESPN and admitted he does have some regrets regarding how he left his former team.Yeah, I do, he said. But I think thats a good thing that I look at life that way now, instead of saying, No, I dont. I was right. I look at things always now, like, how could I have done them better? But its also easier when youre further removed. Theres no emotion involved.The Rebels were 11-1 in the regular season under him, and he is now enemy No. 1 over at Oxford after suddenly leaving.Read More:$1,600,000 NIL-valued Star Couldve Gone To NFL Straight From High School, Claims AnalystLOOK: Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Receives Heartwarming Fathers Day Wish From Daughter Taylor With Nostalgic SnapCollege Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in tennis, college football, mens college basketball, womens college basketball, and college baseball!

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Joko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester City until 2031. The Croatia defender joined City in 2023 and had two years remaining on his deal at the Etihad Stadium. "As soon as I knew City wanted to renew my contract, I felt straight away it was what I wanted," Gvardiol said. "Its the best club in the world to be at. "The players we have here are amazing. This is a world-class squad that is young and full of potential. I truly believe we will have a lot of success in the coming years." The 24-year-old Gvardiol joined City from Leipzig for 90 million euros ($99.2 million), ranking him among the most expensive defenders in soccer history. He has won five major trophies, including the Premier League title and FA Cup during his time at the club. "Josko is a player this Club really believes in. He is young, an outstanding professional and already one of the best defenders in the world," City director of football Hugo Viana said. "Manchester City are committed to keeping our best talent, which is why we are so happy this new contract has been agreed." Reporting by The Associated Press.