#Russell Martin

We know someone will spring a surprise on FA Cup third-round weekend, but who will be the victims this time? BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton has made his predictions for all 32 ties - including a'derby' between two of his former clubs - and given his verdict on who will make it into round four. For selected matches, including the BBC's…

Alamy Stock PhotoIreland's Michael Obafemi (file pic). # uncertain futures 9 Irish players who could be on the move this January Swansea's Michael Obafemi and other footballers who could be headed to a new club. The 22-year-old made no secret of his desire to leave Swansea in the last transfer window, with a deadline-day move to Vincent Kompany's…

Swansea City are back on home soil this afternoon as they welcome Sunderland to south Wales. Here's everything you need to know about the Championship contest at the Swansea.com Stadium: Swansea City v Sunderland kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, October 8. No, the match will not be screened live on television. The SwansTV coverage is only available to…

The Toronto Blue Jays head into the new season firmly fixated on building for the future after definitively closing their previous competitive window during a miserable 2018. At the transition's forefront is top prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who tore through Double-A and Triple-A while earning wide acclaim as the best prospect in baseball.…

MK Dons are once again delving into the managerial market to replace Liam Manning after he was sacked as head coach on Sunday. The 37-year-old came out of left-field when he was appointed in August 2021 from Belgian second division side Lommel to replace Russell Martin. But with the club in 23rd in League One and needing an upturn in fortunes, it…

The Sky Bet Championship is rightly regarded as one of the most exciting leagues anywhere and another season of unrelenting drama gets underway tonight. Burnley, who return to second-tier football following six seasons as a Premier League club, get the action underway with a visit to beaten play-off finalists Huddersfield Town. The match marks the…

Few positions in baseball are more important for catcher. From Russell Martin to Francisco Cervelli, to Jacob Stallings and then Roberto Pérez to begin this season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been spoiled with their catching situation for the better part of a decade. However, once Pérez was lost for the season to a hamstring injury that all…

The Dodgers have a proud history, with dozens of division titles and seven World Series (to date). Among the contributors to their success are various players from Canada. Here's a look at some of the best Canadians to play for the Dodgers. First on our list of great Canadians who have played for the Dodgers is first baseman Freddie Freeman, who is…

Imagine a starting rotation of Luis Castillo, Alek Manoah and Kevin Gausman. And then add in a little hope for the future with Jose Berrios and Hyun-jin Ryu, and the dependability of Ross Stripling. It could have happened had Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins beat the Seattle Mariners to the punch at baseball's trade deadline this summer. It…

The top half of League One looks absolutely stacked this season 16:00, 27 Jul 2022 After the League Two predictions yesterday, it is time to get stuck into the third tier. With the likes of Portsmouth, Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday involved, this division has never looked so competitive. 24th - Burton Albion (R) I love Jimmy Floyd…

Here's your round-up of all the latest Swansea City headlines for Monday, October 3. Swansea City head coach Russell Martin has urged his young stars to take note of Matty Sorinola's sparkling showing at West Bromwich Albion, and use it to fuel their own first-team ambitions. Martin said the wing-back's showing was arguably his finest so far in a…

League leaders Sheffield United return to EFL Championship action on Tuesday night when they travel to South Wales to take on Russell Martin's Swansea side. The Blades are living up to their pre-season billing as promotion contenders with the Yorkshire side heading into gameweek nine unbeaten since the opening day. In the home dugout, Russell…

Graham Potter has become the new Chelsea manager following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel, meaning there's yet another Premier League vacancy up for grabs - the third already this season - with Paddy Power subsequently releasing the next Brighton manager odds. While it's an outcome Brighton certainly wouldn't have wanted given the superb work Potter…

Brighton manager Graham Potter has made the switch to Premier League giants Chelsea after they sacked popular manager Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday morning. The German had endured a frustrating start to the 2022/23 Premier League campaign following a summer of major backing from new owner Todd Boehly, and a 1-0 away defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in…