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Champions League outfit Newcastle - how good does that sound, Magpie fans? - have no intention of resting on their laurels in 2023/24. While a distinct improvement was expected from Eddie Howe's side last season, they defied the odds to secure a top-four finish that was foreshadowed by few heading into 2022/23. Shrewd coaching, savvy recruitment and a raucous home atmosphere have all played crucial roles in Newcastle's ascension since their Saudi-backed takeover came to fruition. However, Howe will have to work further magic if the Magpies are to retain their status as a Champions League club heading forward. Here's 90min's preview of Newcastle's 2023/24 season . Newcastle's performance last five seasons Season Premier League FA Cup EFL Cup 2022/23 4th R3 RU 2021/22 11th R3 R2 2020/21 12th R3 QF 2019/20 13th QF R2 2018/19 13th R4 R2 Summer transfers Ins: Sandro Tonali (MF) - AC Milan - £55m Harvey Barnes (FW) - Leicester - £39m Tino Livramento (DF) - Southa...

A coroner in Pennsylvania ruled that a college baseball player died accidentally when a makeshift dugout collapsed and he was struck in the face HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A college baseball player died after he was struck in the face when a makeshift dugout he was helping to dismantle collapsed on him this week. Angel Mercado, 19, was a middle infielder who had just completed his freshman season at Division II Central Penn College. He was playing in a summer recreation league that held its Game s and practices in a park in Harrisburg. The coach of Mercado's team had built a makeshift dugout there out of wood on Sunday, but city officials told him it wasn't allowed. Mercado was among a group of player s dismantling the structure Monday afternoon when it unexpectedly collapsed and he was struck in the face. Mercado suffered a traumatic head injury and was taken to a hospital, where he died on Tuesday. The Cumberland County coroner's office ruled the death an accident. “Nothing ...

Hit 'em where it hurts. That seems to be the idea behind an idea first reported by The Athletic that would go after the overabundance of load management by tying NBA awards to games played for the players striving to win them. Though short on details, the notion centers on making a number of appearances a key factor for the big honors handed out each season.  Load management has, clearly, gone too far. Fans missing out on seeing stars, over and over, for rest disguised as injuries. There are too many instances to list.  The NBA has a real problem here. This idea, floated in the media, nebulous in its details though it may be, has a ring of potential to it. Yet in conversations with decision makers around the league, the idea of using awards to force players to play more games had two common responses: It's a great idea. And fat chance it works -- or even happens. ...