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an hour ago
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Chicago Sky Announce Change After Kamilla Cardoso Leaves Team
Chicago Sky Announce Change After Kamilla Cardoso Leaves Team originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky are carrying a 4-10 record into Friday evening's contest against the 7-7 Golden State Valkyries. They are currently in 11th place in the league standings and will look to win consecutive games for just the second time during the 2025 WNBA season. Advertisement 2024 All-Rookie center Kamilla Cardoso led the charge during Tuesday's win against the Los Angeles Sparks. She contributed a career-high 27 points in addition to seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Angel Reese, who made the WNBA All-Star team during her rookie campaign last season, contributed 18 points, 17 rebounds, six assists and four steals as well in the win. Chicago Sky forward Kamilla Cardoso (10).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Unfortunately, Cardoso began her temporary absence from the Sky after Tuesday's game as she will play for her home country, Brazil, in the Americup tournament during late June and early July. She will be unavailable for the game against the Valkyries. Advertisement First-year head coach Tyler Marsh had a decision to make about who would start in Cardoso's place alongside Reese. The Sky announced just before Friday's game that five-year veteran forward Michaela Onyenwere would start in her place. "your starting 5️⃣ tonight," the Sky wrote. Onyenwere joined the Sky last season and has played in 48 games for Chicago in just under a season and a half. She started 18 contests last season, but Friday will mark her first start of the 2025 campaign. This season, Onyenwere has played in all 14 games and is averaging 4.4 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest in just 12.4 minutes per game. Advertisement Her best game of the season came on June 21 against the Phoenix Mercury when she poured in 17 points, two rebounds and two assists. Tipoff between the Sky and Valkyries is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Related: WNBA Sends Angel Reese Message Before Chicago Sky Game on Friday Related: Chennedy Carter Had Three Words for a Fan Wearing A'ja Wilson T-Shirt This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Sun
2 hours ago
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Five little-known stars who could be heading to Premier League after dazzling at the Club World Cup for Brazilian clubs
WITH all four of its clubs through to the second round, Brazil has been enjoying a highly successful Club World Cup. This should not come as a complete surprise. Having a tournament like this - with a chance to have a crack at the European giants - is a dream come true for Brazilian football. 5 5 5 Even so, one thing remains unaltered. The Brazilian game continues to lose its outstanding talents to Europe - and, increasingly, to the Premier League. Estevao, the Palmeiras wonderkid, joins Chelsea after the tournament, and Igor Jesus, the excellent Botafogo centre forward, links up with Nottingham Forest. Gerson, the Flamengo midfielder who was so impressive in the win over Chelsea, appears on the verge of signing for Zenit in Russia - and there is a chance that one of his team-mates may also be on his way across the Atlantic. It was a mistake by Wesley that allowed Chelsea to take the lead last Friday. But the young right back recovered well. Otherwise, he was defensively sound and his quick forward bursts, both down the touchline and cutting infield, were a consistent part of his team's attacking armoury. The player, who turns 22 in September, made his breakthrough two years ago under Jorge Sampaoli, a coach who loves attacking full-backs. Current boss Filipe Luis was a fine left-back in his playing days, and has helped improve the defensive side of his game. Wesley has forced his way into the Brazil squad, something which always increases the transfer value, and Flamengo expect to make a big sale in the summer window. There is Premier League interest from Brighton and Chelsea, but there will be plenty of competition from other European giants. A Flamengo player who has put himself in the shop window earlier than expected is striker Wallace Yan. The club have been bringing the 20-year-old along gently, giving him experience as a late substitute - and now in the USA he has made a real impact, coming off the bench to score against Chelsea and Los Angeles. A rangy figure who can attack from the right or through the middle, he has been running at defences with the nerveless sense of freedom of someone playing a kick-about in the park, and Wolves are said to be interested. With even the biggest Brazilian clubs selling their young stars, one of the ways that they have been becoming more competitive is to buy in from neighbouring countries. In fact, Brazil now treats the rest of South America in the same way that Europe treats Brazil, picking up some of the best talent. An excellent recent example is that of Alvaro Montoro, an 18-year-old Argentine who has just been picked up by Botafogo. The attacking midfielder came through the ranks at home with Velez Sarsfield. His breakthrough came in this year's group stages of the Copa Libertadores, South America's Champions League. His skill and strength of character were quickly apparent as he weighed in with three goals. Botafogo signed him on the eve of the Club World Cup. They have been delighted by his displays in training - and even more with the substitute appearances he has been making during the competition, where he is looking entirely at home in high pressure situations. Great things are expected. 5 One who has been producing great things for a while is Colombia's Jhon Arias, the star man in the Fluminense side. He was not considered a big name in 2021 when he was still at home with Independiente Santa Fe. But Fluminense played against him, liked what they saw and picked him up for a bargain fee. A squat little figure, for the Colombia national side he is often used as a disciplined member of a central midfield trio. For Fluminense he is a right winger with freedom to roam. He combines well, turns and surges at the opposing defence and - and he showed against Ulsan of South Korea, he strikes a mean free-kick. Arias was by far the best Fluminense player in the side that went down 4-0 to Manchester City in the Intercontinental final at the end of 2023. He demonstrated that he could hold his own in such company, and it is surprising that major European clubs did not make a move. Age is against him - he turns 28 in September, and the current market prefers teenagers. But he is so good - and versatile - that someone should surely take a chance. Another Colombian international midfielder who has made his name in Brazil is Richard Rios of Palmeiras. His is a fascinating story. Rios was a futsal player, representing his country in an international tournament in Rio. Flamengo liked what they saw, and offered him an 11-a-side career. After bouncing around between Brazil and Mexico, Palmeiras acquired him in 2023 and he has since become a fixture for club and country. Rangy, classy, dynamic and competitive - sometimes too competitive - Rios had an excellent Copa America last year and is confirming the good impression in the current tournament. He has just turned 25, and Palmeiras expect to make a sale in the summer window, with Manchester United believed to be among the interested parties. 5
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3 hours ago
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How to watch Palmeiras vs Botafogo: TV channel and live stream for Club World Cup match today
The Club World Cup round of 16 will kick off tonight with a hotly anticipated Brazilian derby as Palmeiras and Botafogo go toe to toe. A goalless draw was the result the last time these teams met, but there will be no such result today as extra time and penalties will follow should they be tied after 90 minutes. Advertisement Palmeiras are tipped as slight favourites coming in, but have not managed to beat Botafogo since November 2023, going winless in five meetings since. The Verdão narrowly lead the all-time head-to-head, though, winning 23 of 52 matches against Botafogo. The tie will be mandatory viewing for Chelsea fans. Should the Blues beat Benfica in their round of 16 tie, they will meet the winner of Palmeiras vs Botafogo in the quarter finals. Chelsea launch their round of 16 campaign in the late kick-off tonight, facing Benfica in North Carolina. Blues also have another opportunity to watch the wonderkid Willian Estevao before he joins up with Enzo Maresca's squad later this summer. Advertisement According to Opta, the exciting teen winger attempted and completed more take-ons than any of his teammates in the group stage, also leading the side for touches in the opposition box (18). How to watch Palmeiras vs Botafogo Live stream: Viewers can watch the action live online via DAZN. Coverage will start from 4pm ahead of a 5pm kick-off. DAZN is the global broadcaster of the new-look Club World Cup. No subscription is required to watch the game, with the entire tournament available to their 'Freemium' members, which means you only need to sign up for a free DAZN account.
The Sun
3 hours ago
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Palmeiras vs Botafogo predictions, odds and betting tips
TWO Brazilian giants go head-to-head in the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday when Palmeiras and Botafogo clash in Philadelphia. Palmeiras clinched their place in the Round of 16 by topping Group A. Botafogo sealed their spot in the knockouts by finishing runners-up in a tough Group B on goal difference Waiting for the match to start? 📺 Keep up the live action with bet365 live casino! 👇 Palmeiras vs Botafogo odds Find the latest football betting odds for Palmeiras vs Botafogo here. Our odds are provided by our recommended football betting sites and are subject to change. Palmeiras vs Botafogo predictions The clash between Palmeiras and Botafogo is the only Round of 16 clash to not involve a club side from Europe. It's easy to forget sometimes that football isn't all about Real Madrid, PSG and Manchester City, and this is a clash that reminds us there is a world outside of Europe's elite. Palmeiras finished top of Group A, ahead of Inter Miami, Porto and Al Ahly. It wasn't the most difficult group in the competition, and the top-flight Brazilian club weren't exactly runaway winners. The Brazilians scored five points. Results included a 0-0 draw with Porto, a 2-0 win over Al Ahly and a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami. The stalemate with Messi's Miami would have felt more like a win with Abel Ferreira's team coming back from 2-0 down with ten minutes left to share the spoils in their final group fixture. Botafogo have been the surprise package of the FIFA Club World Cup. The 2024 Copa Libertadores champions aren't having their best season domestically, but they have brought a style of play to the competition that has made them hard to beat and causes problems for Europe's elite. Renato Paiva's team qualified for the Round of 16 by finishing second in Group B. This was arguably the most difficult group in the competition - consisting of European champions PSG, Atletico Madrid and Seattle Sounders. Botafogo started their campaign with a 2-1 win over the Sounders. They then stunned the world with a shock 1-0 win over PSG in their second match. The Brazilians might not have seen much of the ball (just 25%), but they defended like their lives depended on it. Their final match against Atletico was a cagey affair. With PSG always likely to beat Seattle in the corresponding fixture, avoiding a heavy defeat to Atletico was the key to qualification. Again, Botafogo gave it their all from a defensive perspective. And that was enough to see them through to the Round of 16. Palmeiras vs Botafogo betting tips Botafogo have looked the stronger of the two teams at the Club World Cup. But it's Palmeiras who hold the upper hand domestically this season, sitting four places and four points above Botafogo in the Brazilian Série A. Will domestic form prevail over knockout football when they meet at Lincoln Financial Field? Our match tips follow: Botafogo to win Botafogo have come through a real tough qualifying group to reach the Round of 16. They are also experienced campaigners when it comes to knockout football, having won the Copa Libertadores in 2024. Renato Paiva's team is defensively solid. We have already seen evidence of that in this competition. As a result, we say Botafogo will reverse their domestic form and find a way past their Série A rivals Palmeiras. Botafogo are a reasonable looking 6/5 to qualify by any method. But we are going for them to win in the regulation 90 minutes for the better odds. Under 0.5 1st half goals Abel Ferreira's Palmerias sit fourth in their domestic league. They have 22 points from 11 matches, with just 12 goals scored and eight conceded. With the greatest of respect, it's probably fair to say they can't be compared with teams like Manchester City and their brand of attacking football. Botafogo have taught the rest of the teams at this competition the art of defending. Even Atletico Madrid might have picked up a tip or two from the Brazilians, and they are hardly amateurs when it comes to setting up to not concede. We can see a cagey first half with both teams not giving much away. A bet on no goals looks like the best option. Estêvão Willian over 2.5 shots With not too many goals expected, picking out a goalscorer bet isn't easy. Chelsea-bound Estêvão Willian was tipped to be one of the breakout stars of the competition. And although this hasn't happened yet, we can still see him taking the game to Botafogo. Getting shots on target might not be easy, but we are backing Estêvão to at least have a go and register three or more shots in the match. 📺 How to watch Palmeiras vs Botafogo Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Date and time: Saturday 28th June, 5pm BST. How to watch: DAZN. WATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZN About the author Craig Mahood Craig Mahood is an expert in sports betting and online casinos and has worked with the company since 2020. He joined the Betting & Gaming team at The Sun in June 2022 and works closely with the leading bookmakers and online gaming companies to provide content on all areas of sports betting and gaming. He previously worked as a Digital Sports Reporter at the Scottish Sun, covering Scottish football with particular focus on Celtic and Rangers, As well as football, he has covered horse racing, boxing, darts, the Olympics and tennis for the Sun. 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South China Morning Post
3 hours ago
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- South China Morning Post
Japan Princess Kako goes viral after photo of her asleep on economy flight emerges
Princess Kako of Japan has attracted attention online after a photo of her sleeping on an economy flight to Brazil went viral. The 30-year-old princess is the niece of Emperor Naruhito and a member of Japan's imperial family. Her younger brother, Prince Hisahito, is next in line to the throne, as Japan still bars women from royal succession. Japan's Princess Kako is well known for her unusually flamboyant fashion choices. Photo: In June, Princess Kako visited Brazil on an 11-day trip, touring eight cities at the invitation of the country's government. During a domestic flight, she was seen flying economy class and resting against the window. In the video, Princess Kako appears exhausted and falls asleep shortly after taking her seat. According to the Japanese media, she had visited four different locations on that same day.
