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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMIs sweeper keeper Hornicek a step change for Magpies?[Getty Images]Does the arrival of two goalkeepers at Newcastle this summer mean the end for Nick Pope?If so, he has been a fantastic servant, but for some the writing has been on the wall for sometime.Earlier this week, fans on this page said the 34-year-old's "days were always coming to an end" after "many blunders and bad judgement".A criticism has been his tendency for erratic interventions outside of his penalty area. Notable instances have been a red card received against Liverpool for handling way outside the box, him being left stranded to concede a goal against Marseille in the Champions League, and bringing down Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres towards the end of last season.In October 2024, a Newcastle fan described him on these pages as a "calamity waiting to happen".In June 2023, a year after the England international's arrival from Burnley, former Magpies defender John Anderson said Pope was an "absolutely phenomenal" goalkeeper but who "just doesn't look comfortable" playing out from the back and is "not happy" with the ball at his feet.Lukas Hornicek, signed earlier this week for 25.7m from Benfica, is expected to be new head coach Mattias Jaissle's new number one, with the highly-rated 20-year-old Ewen Jaouen signed from Reims earmarked as an exciting prospect.Despite his towering 6 ft 6in frame, 24-year-old Hornicek's ability as a 'sweeper keeper' is one of his valuable attributes.As shown in the graphic above, he is happy to exit his penalty area. Only five goalkeepers in Europe's top 10 leagues last season recorded more keeper sweepings than Hornicek (45).The Czech Republic international cleaned up on all 45 occasions, meaning his 100% success rate is only bettered by Barcelona's Joan Garcia (52/52).Such data points to clear decision making when tricky moments occur around the penalty box.In the Primera Liga, Opta data shows Hornicek ranked second for successful passes (846) and fourth for passing accuracy (75%) of goalkeepers in Portugal's top-flight last season.A new number one was a priority for Newcastle this summer and, with an enforced squad rebuild after the departure of Eddie Howe and several key players, a change in goalkeeping style at St James' Park is also very much on the cards.0 Comments 0 Shares 16 Views 0 Reviews
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMWest Brom sign Norway midfielder MyhreFelix Horn Myhre has won seven caps for Norway [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion have signed Norway midfielder Felix Horn Myhre on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.The 27-year-old, capped six times by his country, joins the Baggies from Norwegian top-flight side SK Brann to become head coach James Morrison's sixth major signing of the summer.Myhre brings experience of playing in the Europa League, helping Brann reach the knockout stages of the competition last season and has also featured in the qualifying rounds of the Champions League and Europa Conference League.He has been linked with the move to Albion for a few weeks and said conversations with Morrison gave him a "really good vision for the club" and that he saw a "lot of potential" with the squad.Myhre will join his Norway - and former Brann - team-mate Aune Heggebo, at The Hawthorns and follows forward Jimmy-Jay Morgan, defender Conor Townsend, goalkeeper Matt Ingram and striker Barney Stewart in signing for the new season.Former Liverpool defender Carter Pinnington, 19, also joined the club's youth set-up in June.Remember, this is your West Bromwich Albion page so bookmark it, or if you're on the BBC Sport app or signed in on a browser, hit 'Follow' to add it to your MySport and get more news, analysis, stats and fan views - and also select the bell icon in the app to sign up for club notifications.All done deals in August 2026Latest West Bromwich Albion news, analysis and fan views0 Comments 0 Shares 15 Views 0 Reviews
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMLewis Hamiltons F1 resurgence at Ferrari not ideal for young British driverLewis Hamiltons F1 resurgence for Ferrari this season is not ideal for Ollie Bearman - acknowledged the young British driver currently racing for Haas. Hamiltons long-term F1 future looked in doubt after an underwhelming debut season in 2025 for the Scuderia, in which he failed to register a podium. However, he earned his first Ferrari win in Barcelona in June and currently sits second in the championship standings, 50 points off leader Kimi Antonelli. The 41-year-old now looks set to continue racing into 2027, while his teammate Charles Leclerc recently signed a contract extension with the Scuderia.Lewis Hamilton won his first race with Ferrari in Barcelona in June (Getty)It means 21-year-old Bearman, who is part of Ferraris Driver Academy, will have to wait for the potential opportunity to step up, but the Brit insisted his overarching aim in the sport is to drive for the prancing horse in a permanent seat and compete for world championships. As an F1 fan and a Lewis fan as well, its pretty cool to see him performing at the level he is, Bearman, who impressed as a stand-in on his F1 debut for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia in 2024, said on the Beyond The Grid podcast.Seeing him on the top step in Barcelona was quite a special moment for British F1 in general. It was three Brits on the podium, with the best driver weve ever seen in P1. Thats something pretty special.Of course, in terms of my future, thats not ideal. But Im still young. Im only 21. Im not in a huge rush, and for me, staying at Haas for the foreseeable is not a bad thing.I feel like theres a lot to learn at this team. Theres a lot to still achieve. My goal remains to be a Ferrari driver one day. Of course, I dont want to be sitting around for three, four, five years waiting for a seat to become available because there are no guarantees. You can be wasting your best years.My ultimate goal is maybe a bit selfish, and thats OK, because thats the reason Im here: I want to be fighting for world championships. So, if I can have that opportunity wherever, I will take it.With Fernando Alonsos future at Aston Martin beyond this season in doubt, Bearman has been linked with the Silverstone-based team but the Briton admitted he isnt looking at the royal green outfit as an option at this stage of his career.Haas driver Ollie Bearman is part of Ferraris Driver Academy (PA Wire)He added: Im very much committed to what Ferrari have offered me and they have supported me since the very beginning, since I joined F3, and Im only sitting here thanks to them.So on one side, I owe a lot to Ferrari. For me, Ferrari is the dream team, not only because Im part of Ferrari, but because its the most iconic brand probably in the world.So my goal remains to be a Ferrari driver one day. That, at the moment, is the case, and then we need to see how things develop.Aston Martin are going through a tough time, but Im sure that one day they will be incredibly strong. But I wouldnt say Im looking towards them at this stage.Bearman scored points in three of his first five races but is now six rounds without a top-10 finish as Haas struggle for consistency in the packed midfield battle. He is currently 13th in the championship standings on 18 points, 15 points clear of under-pressure teammate Esteban Ocon.0 Comments 0 Shares 17 Views 0 Reviews
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMI finally feel at home at Boro - SarmientoMiddlesbrough winger Jeremy Sarmiento said he is delighted to finally feel at home after making his move to the Riverside Stadium a permanent one.The 24-year-old had been on five different loan spells since 2023 from his previous club Brighton & Hove Albion, including spending the second half of last season with Boro.But after completing his switch in June, the Ecuadorian will hope to play an entire season at his parent club for the first time since 2022-23 when he did so with the Seagulls."I'm very happy. I'm delighted, my family also, to feel at home somewhere," Sarmiento told BBC Radio Tees. "I've been on quite a few loan spells, so it feels good to finally settle in somewhere where you feel loved."It's great and the fans have been loving to me as well, which I appreciate a lot."Boro narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League in the 2025-26 campaign after losing 1-0 to Hull City in the Championship play-off final but Sarmiento said they are ready to challenge again."We all wanted it, I think the fans wanted it as well. We worked so hard to push for that promotion," he said."Only god knows why we didn't. But we have that belief, we're working so hard to get there again and this time hopefully do it."Sarmiento has won promotion from the second tier twice before, with Ipswich Town in 2023-24 and Burnley in 2024-25, and hopes that experience will help Boro succeed in the forthcoming season."Really it could have been third [last season], but hey, it is what it is. At the end of the day, it's the mentality," he added."I can help some players out, the young guys who are also coming in. But I'm sure there's a lot of players with a lot of confidence that can contribute."0 Comments 0 Shares 20 Views 0 Reviews
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMCardiff City set to sign Lincoln midfielder MoylanJack Moylan scored 11 goals and recorded six assists in League One last season [Getty Images]Cardiff City are set to sign midfielder Jack Moylan from Championship rivals Lincoln City.The 24-year-old was a key figure in the Imps' promotion to the Championship, scoring 11 goals and made providing six assists as they beat the Bluebirds to the League One title.Moylan's impressive campaign led to a first call up to the Republic of Ireland national team, in which he scored a hat-trick on debut in a 5-0 win against Grenada.The former Bohemians and Shelbourne player will link up with Cardiff boss and fellow Irishman Brian Barry-Murphy.Moylan would be the Bluebirds second summer recruit after Nathan Trott was signed in May.The Bluebirds defeated Italian giants Roma 4-1 last time out and are preparing to host Swindon Town in the first round of the EFL Cup on Saturday, 8 August (15:00 BST).Their league campaign begins against Welsh rival Wrexham at Cardiff City Stadium on Monday, 17 August (20:00 BST).Your guide to Welsh football's pre-season fixturesLatest Cardiff City news, analysis and fan views0 Comments 0 Shares 27 Views 0 Reviews
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Electronic Advanced Ceramics Market to Reach USD 17,820 Million by 2034 at 7.2% CAGR Amid 5G & Semiconductor GrowthGlobal Electronic Advanced Ceramics market, valued at approximately USD 9,450 Million in 2025, is projected to grow at a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.2%, reaching an estimated USD 17,820 Million by 2034. The market's expansion is fueled by increasing demand for high-frequency telecommunications components, expanding semiconductor packaging, growing automotive sensor...0 Comments 0 Shares 86 Views 0 Reviews
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Global Melatonin Capsules MarketAccording to a new report from Intel Market Research, the global Melatonin Capsules market was valued at USD 1.05 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.98 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period (2026–2034). This growth is propelled by the increasing global prevalence of sleep disorders, rising stress levels, and growing awareness of natural sleep...0 Comments 0 Shares 43 Views 0 Reviews
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Oral Controlled Release Drug Delivery Technology Market Trends, Opportunities and Future Demand 2031Oral controlled release drug delivery technology is transforming modern pharmaceutical development by enabling medications to release active ingredients at predetermined rates over extended periods. These advanced formulations improve therapeutic outcomes, reduce dosing frequency, and enhance patient adherence, particularly for chronic disease management. The Oral Controlled Release Drug...0 Comments 0 Shares 51 Views 0 Reviews
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Europe Injectable Drug Delivery Market | Size, Share & Forecast 2026–2033" According to the latest report published by Data Bridge Market Research, the Europe Injectable Drug Delivery Market The Europe injectable drug delivery market size was valued at USD 155.98 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 368.64 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 11.35% during the forecast period Europe Injectable Drug Delivery...0 Comments 0 Shares 45 Views 0 Reviews