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Everything is going wrong for the Carolina Panthers this season and even the owner has had enough. However, his disrespectful gesture during Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars will cost him dearly.

The NFL fined David Tepper $300,000 for “unacceptable conduct” after he threw his drink at opposing fans at EverBank Stadium during a 26-0 loss.

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From his dressing room, the businessman threw a liquid towards the crowd below, no doubt responding to their provocations. An angry man also stood up to insult the person who committed this act, but Tepper appeared to have left the scene.

A video shows Panthers owner David Tepper throwing a drink into the crowd at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville.

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“I am deeply passionate about this team and regret my behavior on Sunday,” he said in a statement Tuesday. I should have entrusted stadium security with the problems that arose. I respect the NFL Code of Conduct and accept the league's decision regarding my conduct.

Despite the presence of quarterback Bryce Young, the first overall pick in the last draft, the Panthers have a poor record of 2-14. This is the worst record on the Goodell circuit.

The story between Paolo Guerrero and Alianza Lima could have a final chapter, although everything indicated that their paths would not cross again. The Peru national team striker, who is currently free after his contract with Liga de Quito expires, arrived in Peru a few days ago to spend the end of the year holidays with his family. At the time, the “Predator” declared that the intimate troupe had “no interest” in hosting him, which virtually eliminated any possibility of a return to La Victoria.

However, in the last few hours, rumors about his possible signing for the 2024 season have continued to surface. After failed attempts in 2022 and 2023, the striker could return to the team of which he is an avowed fan. Curiously, he never made his professional debut.

What is known about Paolo Guerrero's possible signing for Alianza Lima?

According to journalist Sandro Bazán of the newspaper Líbero, Alianza Lima would interview the striker to find out what his financial goals are and what sporting project he has in mind for this year. If the interests of both parties align, the club would make a formal offer to the goalscorer.

Paolo Guerrero would not renew with the Liga de Quito, which would facilitate a possible move to Alianza Lima. Photo: LR/LDU composition

The option of signing Paolo Guerrero would be attractive for the Allianz line-up as the attacker would not take up a foreign position. As the reigning Copa Sudamericana champion, in addition to his extensive experience in European football, he would be the 'newcomer of the year' for the local championship due to his ability to contribute both sportingly and commercially.

In the same way, Channel N confirmed the news that Alianza Lima has made contacts with the “Predator” to reach the Victorian Store.

What are Alianza Lima's new signings?

So far, these are the players the Victorian team has signed for the 2024 Liga 1 and Copa Libertadores group stages. Coach Alejandro Restrepo also came in as a replacement for Mauricio Larriera.

• Renzo Garces
• Kevin Serna
• Catriel Cabellos
• Adrian Arregui
• Jiovany Ramos
• Juan Pablo Freytes
• Jhamir D'Arrigo.

Pedri said he didn't know Paolo Guerrero

FC Barcelona star Pedri was part of a funny bit in a broadcast by Ibai Llanos where he had to name the players who appeared on a screen. The strange thing was that when Paolo's face appeared, the culé player admitted that he didn't know him and called him “Gabriel”.

The sale of Portland Thorns FC to RAJ Sports has been completed, the team announced on Wednesday. According to two sources briefed on the agreement, the sale price totaled $63 million, with the NWSL Board of Governors approving the transaction in a formal vote last week. As reported here last month, Lisa Bhathal Merage will serve as controlling owner of the team and representative on the NWSL Board of Governors. Her brother and partner in several business ventures, Alex Bhathal, will serve as deputy governor.

The Bhathals have committed to keeping the team in Portland. The Thorns have a lease to play at Providence Park through 2035.

“As fans and as experienced sports and real estate operators, we believe in the future of Portland and the NWSL and the tremendous opportunity presented by this legendary team,” Bhathal Merage said Wednesday. “We look forward to working with the Timbers throughout this transition and beyond to ensure the Thorns’ continued success at Providence Park.”

The Thorns' sports operations are now fully under the control of RAJ Sports. The Timbers organization will also make good on its promise to provide operational support this season as the Bhathals build a new front office for the Thorns, ranging from ticket sales to sponsorships and gameday operations. The Bhathals have committed to building a new training facility for the club. On Wednesday, a Timbers spokesperson confirmed to The Athletic that they have offered Providence Park as another option as the team's free training facility through 2025 while a new facility is constructed.

Sources briefed on the sale process told The Athletic in December that the new Thorns ownership group had already begun exploring options for a new training facility in the Portland market – although they were waiting for feedback from staff and players before moving forward continue with the plans. With the sale completed, communication between the Bhathal family and the sporting side of the club is now open. The aim is to have “at least two” training places, a training and performance center and office space.

Although the training facility is a large, long-term project, it is not the only one facing the team's new ownership. The list includes building a new front office staff, rebuilding a relationship with the club's dedicated fans and gaining their trust, and looking ahead to free agency. The Thorns have already lost Crystal Dunn and Michele Vasconcelos to other teams and retaining their experienced core of Christine Sinclair, Becky Sauerbrunn and Meghan Klingenberg for their final season should be a top priority.

The Thorns were up for sale for more than a year after Merritt Paulson announced his intention to sell the NWSL club, but not the Timbers, on December 1, 2022, following investigative reporting and multiple official investigations into systemic abuse across the NWSL. The Chicago Red Stars, also a focus, were purchased earlier this year by an ownership group led by Laura Ricketts for $35.5 million (an additional $25.5 million was promised to invest in the club).

Portland's higher asking price is no surprise given the team's historical strength in terms of revenue. According to Sportico, the Thorns are worth $65 million (fourth highest in the league) and have annual revenue of $10.5 million (third highest). These reviews were completed before the NWSL announced its new media rights deals with ESPN/ABC, CBS, Amazon and Scripps for four years at $60 million per year.

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A source briefed on the situation also said that the $1 million fine imposed by the league on Portland Thorns FC in January 2023 was paid as part of this transaction.

The Bhathal family has made several sports investments, including the Sacramento Kings since 2013. The two siblings are also co-founders of the investment firm Revitate, which focuses primarily on sports, real estate and retail brands. While the two are based in California, they have other investments in Oregon and the Portland area.

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The University of Montreal Carabins announced on Tuesday the death of former rugby player Sébastien Ayoub, who was just 28 years old.

The young man's death was confirmed on December 24, but the cause of death was not disclosed.

Ayoub's career as a student athlete at UdeM from 2015 to 2017 ended due to health problems. Nevertheless, he remained loyal to the team as a fitness trainer from 2018.

“It's a shock for me and for the entire team. “Our thoughts are with his family,” Blues rugby team head coach Lancelot Satge said in a press release. We are losing a friend and a brother.”

“Sébastien always had the well-being of others at heart,” he added. He embodied self-sacrifice. When I took over the team in 2021, he was the very first person I called to help me build the program. His state of mind and values ​​match those of the Carabiners perfectly. He was appreciated by everyone.”

Ayoub was involved with the program until the end of last season and was also part of the Carabins track and field team in 2019 as a shot put specialist.

In the last few hours, news emerged that shook the foundations The victory: Paolo Guerrero is in Alianza Lima's sights. Although the 40-year-old striker explained last Tuesday, January 2, that the blue and white club had not sent him an offer, things changed when the intimate board began to recruit the services of the “Predator” in 2024 to claim.

Although the first contacts have only just begun, there is a willingness on both sides to unite their paths and we were able to see the top scorer of the Peruvian team dressed in blue and white. For this reason, in this note we will explain the five main reasons why Alianza Lima would have to repatriate Doña Peta's son for this season.

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Leadership given the departure of several references

One of the qualities that stood out most in Paolo Guerrero's career is his leadership qualities. The “Predator” was always a reference in all the teams in which he played, he was the main character and was noticed both on and off the field. This increased when he became captain of the Peruvian team and forced the team onto his back.

In addition, it must be highlighted that this new version of Lima Alliance It is a completely different team, with great leaders like Josepmir Ballón and Pablo Míguez no longer represented. It's true that there are still names like Hernán Barcos and Ángelo Campos, but Alejandro Restrepo's team still needs one more, and what better if it came from a man who grew up in this house.

The new blue and white team. Photo: Alianza Lima

Good gift in football

When many thought Paolo Guerrero's career was over, especially due to his poor performance in Avaí and lack of minutes at Racing de Avellaneda, the 'Predator' showed everyone that he still has enough quality to compete at the highest level, and signed with him for the Quito League, a team with which he would become champions not only of Ecuadorian football but also of the Copa Sudamericana.

Guerrero was free after passing through LDU. Photo: EFE

Experience in international tournaments

If there is something that has Paolo Guerrero It's experience, especially in international tournaments. If we only focus on the competitions of our continent, the top scorer of the Peruvian team has scored in both the Copa Libertadores and the Sudamericana with different jerseys such as Flamengo, Corinthians and LDU.

As if that wasn't enough, the 'Predator' knows what it's like to beat a European team like Chelsea, such as when they won by one goal in the 2012 Club World Cup final.

Guerrero is Copa Sudamericana champion. Photo: EFE

It would be the new image of Alianza Lima

Something that has characterized Alianza Lima in recent years is that it always brings a “bomb” figure. The inclusion of Paolo Guerrero would help not only on the pitch but also off it in terms of brand positioning.

With the striker as the main reference, more jerseys could be sold, fans would buy season tickets, they would attend the stadium en masse and hope would be renewed in a new team, badly hit after losing in the final to their classic rivals, and in his own Stadion.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill and his family are safe after firefighters responded to a large fire at his South Florida home Wednesday afternoon.

The home, located in Southwest Ranches about 30 miles northwest of Miami, was shown on local station WSVN 7 News Wednesday seeing a large amount of black smoke billowing from the roof as firefighters doused it with water.

Hill had been at the Dolphins' practice as Miami prepared for its regular-season finale against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night, but left after being told about the fire.

Hill's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told reporters that some family members were home at the time of the fire.

“He and his family are safe,” Rosenhaus said. “Nobody was hurt, No. 1, no pets, so we're very grateful.” We're very grateful to the firefighters who put out the fire. Fortunately, the fire was contained to a limited area of ​​the home. Obviously there will be smoke and water damage. Of course, having your house caught on fire is very difficult for anyone, but Tyreek and his family handled it with as much composure as one could hope for.”

Rosenhaus said Hill would not comment at this time, the cause was still under investigation and it was largely confined to one room.

Footage showed Hill arriving at his home shortly before 3 p.m. EST with his left foot in a hiking boot. He was seen hugging his wife Keeta Vaccaro, whom he married last month. He also roamed outside near the house, sometimes with his hand on his chest and face, talking to authorities.

Hill paid $6.9 million for the seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom property in May 2022.

Firefighters were apparently deployed at the highest points of the structure. Many of the bedrooms, a home theater and a study were located in upstairs rooms, according to the property listing. The home also featured a putting green, an NBA-sized basketball court, a heated saltwater filter pool and a 10-person spa. Also on the property: two guest houses as well as lemon, mango and banana trees.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said his thoughts are with Hill and his family. Tagovailoa was notified of the fire after practice on Wednesday.

“I think going through what Tyreek is going through right now would be difficult for not only my teammates but everyone in general,” Tagovailoa said. “I think the most important thing is that his family is safe. His loved ones are good. He's fine too. I know it's a bit cliché to say, but things like this, parts of the house, some of these things can be replaceable. I'm just glad a lot of his family members are safe.”

Hill, 29, currently leads the NFL with 1,717 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. He is the only player in NFL history to have at least 1,700 receiving yards in multiple seasons. He had 1,710 yards in 2023, which was his first season with the Dolphins after being traded from Kansas City in March 2022. The Chiefs selected Hill in the fifth round of the 2016 draft.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was very unlucky on Wednesday when his house caught fire while he was practicing with his team.

Around 2 p.m., firefighters were deployed in large numbers to the Southwest Ranches to battle the fire. Images from WSVN television showed firefighters on the roof of the home dousing the interior of the mansion with water, from which thick gray smoke was emerging.

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Hill, wearing a protective boot on his left leg, arrived in just under half an hour to support his wife, Keeta Vaccaro. Two children and the player's mother were also there. According to initial information, there were no injuries.

According to NBC, the NFL star would have bought this house in 2022 for an amount of $6.9 million.

Wuilker Fariñez, goalkeeper of the Venezuelan national team, surprised in training with RC Lens, a club where he has been playing since 2020, with his good saves and the good level he recovered from day to day after a serious cruciate ligament injury on his left knee, one Situation that prevented him from defending Vinotinto's goal last year during the 2026 South American qualifiers.

In his place, Rafael Romo was in charge, rising to the occasion in the squad led by Fernando Batista; Argentine coach who led Vinotinto to the qualifying zone (4th place with 9 points) for the Mexico-USA-Canada World Cup.

Wuilker Fariñez’s good reflexes during “training” with Lens

The Caracas-born goalkeeper posted a video via his Instagram account in which he reacted on time up to three times in Lens' routine training sessions; French club that is in seventh place in Ligue 1 with 26 points.

When will Wuilker Fariñez return to the Vinotinto goal?

So far, Fariñez's return to Vinotinto is not exactly known. However, as we recall, the young goalkeeper returned to the football field in November 2023 after being out for more than a year due to injury and surgery.

Which group is Vinotinto in for the Copa América 2024?

Fernando 'Bocha' Batista's La Vinotinto have been drawn into Group B of the 2024 Copa América, where they will face Ecuador, Mexico and Jamaica. The edition of the Copa América; which will take place in the United States for the occasion, begins on June 20th.

Date of the Vinotinto at the Copa América 2024

The Venezuelan team will debut on Saturday June 22nd in Santa Clara against Ecuador, then face Mexico on Wednesday the 26th and finally face Jamaica on Sunday the 30th.