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Oliver Kirch has been named the new head coach of Arminia Bielefeld, succeeding Mitch Kniat and marking his return to the club where he previously played. Kirch will begin his tenure for the upcoming 2026/27 campaign, aiming to stabilize the team in the 2. Bundesliga.

Alibaba Group has secured a long-term partnership with UEFA, becoming the exclusive AI, cloud computing, and e-commerce partner for men's club competitions and UEFA EURO 2028, aiming to transform fan experiences.

Former England international Joe Cole suggests Chelsea can leverage their apprehension about facing Manchester City in the upcoming FA Cup final. He believes this "fear" could serve as a powerful motivator, enabling the team to perform at their peak against formidable opponents.

Eric Moody targets value in heavy playoff favorites for Tuesday's slate, highlighting Celtics -14.5 and Spurs -11.5 alongside Rockets' road revenge. Player props on Brown, Tatum and Wembanyama lead DFS plays amid series-shaping adjustments.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has begun a strength and conditioning program following emergency appendectomy surgery, with no definitive return timeline as the team trails Boston 1-0 in their first-round playoff series.

Joel Embiid will miss at least the opening of Philadelphia's first-round series against Boston following an emergency appendectomy, leaving the 76ers without their star player as they begin their postseason campaign.

Boston crushed Philadelphia 123-91 in their Eastern Conference first-round opener, handing the 76ers their seventh straight series loss to the rivals. Jayson Tatum's strong return from injury powered a dominant wire-to-wire victory.

Yan Diomande's composed 80th-minute finish clinched a vital three points for RB Leipzig, dominating possession but grinding out a defensive masterclass against Borussia Mönchengladbach at Red Bull Arena.

With eight clubs boasting capped USMNT players, the Bundesliga cements its status as Europe's American hotspot. Malik Tillman's blockbuster Leverkusen move headlines a talented wave blending established stars and breakout prospects.