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Army defensive back Josh Jenkins’ may never play football again after injuring his head in a fight with then-teammate Seth Combs, according to the Times Herald-Record. MORE: College football’s top 10 traditions | Miami Hurricanes reveal new Adidas uniforms Jenkins and Combs got into the altercation on July 4. Combs, projected as a starting linebacker, has reportedly been kicked off the team. Jenkins was first taken to an on-post hospital and then transferred to another facility....

Fans worried about Matt Hardy and whether he had suffered a concussion, something that is still not too clear, given that Tony Khan, the AEW president, and Matt Hardy’s wife, Reby Hardy, have said very different things. Now, WWE and wrestling legend Arn Anderson talked about Matt Hardy’s injury and revealed how he reacted to it when he found out on his ARN podcast (h/t 411 Mania). Arn Anderson on the seriousness of Matt Hardy’s injury at AEW All Out Arn Anderson did not have to be present at the AEW: All Out where Matt Hardy suffered his injury....

The starting line-up was similar to that of the 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. Stephan Lichtsteiner, the Swiss summer signing from Juventus, started and it was a retention of the back-three system that head coach Unai Emery is implementing currently. Another change was that both Aubameyang and Lacazette were starting, and with both high in the scoring charts, this can frighten any defense out there. Arsenal won the game via a strike from Lucas Torreira....

For now, Özil. His touch on this first goal was sublime. Credit is due of course to Giroud for opening the sequence, to Ramsey for placing the pass, and to Rosický for clearing the box with an intelligent run to the near post, dragging two defenders with him and creating acres of open space at the top of the box. By the time the ball reached Özil. he had no one around him and nothing but time....

Ronaldo double downs Bayern The 23-year-old has been watched by Arsenal scouts since the start of last season and his performances for the Gelsenkirchen side throughout the current campiagn have seen Chelsea and Juventus both keep tabs on him. A Bosnian international who is able to play at left-back, centre-back or in defensive midfield, Kolasinac’s versatility is likely to be the main reason why Arsene Wenger feels he’d be a worthy addition to the first team squad....

Sanchez and Ozil are yet to re-sign with the Premier League giants despite coming out of contract at the end of the season. Sánchez 11/4 to score first vs. Swansea It has led to speculation over both of their futures, with Manchester City and United linked to the duo. But Kroenke is eager to keep Sanchez and Ozil, who impressed in Arsenal’s 5-2 win over Everton on Sunday. “We want to attract top players, keep top players and those guys are top players,” he told The Telegraph....

Now back at Goodison Park as part of the coaching staff, Jeffers was considered to be a hot prospect when the Gunners acquired him from the Toffees for £8 million. Arsene Wenger billed him as “the fox in the box” Arsenal needed to complement a star-studded array of attacking talent. Why Reus would be perfect for Arsenal Jeffers, though, struggled to make an impact as he competed with the likes of Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Sylvain Wiltord and Nwankwo Kane for regular game time....

Brazilian sport website Lance.net claims that Arsenal left-back Andre Santos is set to join Liga do Brasil side Gremio on loan until the end of the season. Santos, 29, joined Arsenal from Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce SK in 2011 and has since gone on to make 36 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions, scoring three goals (against Olympiacos, Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion). But while the Brazil international does contribute enough going forward, some sections of the club’s fanbase are of the opinion that he doesn’t track back as much, occasionally leaving the North Londoners exposed on the flank....

Also Read: Alan Smith believes Mikel Arteta is the right man to take over at Arsenal Freddie Ljungberg is currently the interim manager of the Gunners and if Vieira were to take over, it could see yet another former Arsenal player play a role in charting the future of the team. Prior to his appointment at Nice, the 43-year-old managed New York City from 2016 to 2018. Vieira has also represented Inter Milan and Manchester City during his playing career....

Arsenal have made a terrible start to the season and have lost all three of their matches so far. They are yet to score a goal in the league and are currently at the rock bottom of the table. Paul Merson was on Sky Sports this week to predict the Premier League table. When asked about Arsenal, he boldly claimed they would finish nowhere above 10th in the table. He said:...

Two months later, Wenger backtracked on his “box-to-box” comments and revealed that Xhaka is more of a passer than bustling central attacking midfielder. Wenger finally ends Mourinho hoodoo “Granit is more a deep playmaker I think than a box-to-box player,” said Wenger. “He does not get in the final third of the opposition half a lot. He is more a guy who has a fantastic pass to play through the lines....

As per The Athletic, Arsenal have pulled the plug on their move for Maddison. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was keen on signing the Englishman to bolster the club’s midfield, but Leicester City’s asking price of £60 million proved to be too high. Arsenal reportedly tried to negotiate various ‘player plus cash’ deals, but the FA Cup champions were unwilling to budge. The Athletic claims Arsenal are still keen on signing a midfielder, with Real Madrid’s Martin Odegaard and Lyon’s Houssem Aouar now their prime targets....

Arsenal could only take a 1-1 draw from Wembley on Saturday, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saw a 91st-minute penalty saved by Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. Had the Gabon striker converted, the Gunners would have moved back above fourth-place Manchester United and to within just a point of Spurs. However, they appear to have turned a corner in the Premier League since losing to Manchester City on February 3, winning three and drawing one, and Sunday’s visit of United could go a long way to determining the two teams’ final positions....

It was Arsenal’s 18th appearance in the FA Cup Final. En-route the final, they beat Tottenham, Coventry City, Liverpool and Wigan Athletic with all the matches being played at their home, the Emirates Stadium, in North London. Arsenal was without their captain Vermaelen, wingers Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain due to injuries. To everyone’s surprise, Hull City scored twice within 10 minutes thanks to Chester and Davies’s goals. But when everyone thought it was over, in the 16th minute, Santi Cazorla scored a free kick over the right top corner to make the score 1-2....

Gibbs is confident that Arsenal can lift the Premier League trophy in May. Even though Arsenal are the league leaders at the moment, there are still doubts over whether they can maintain their grip, especially during Feb and March where they have a string of difficult matches. Gibbs continued, “We don’t listen to what people say. With the greatest respect, the players in this team have only one way they want to play....

Lacazette may feel he can play in tandem with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang , but Arsene Wenger is taking no chances with the French striker ahead of an important European clash with CSKA Moscow. He, along with Ozil, may still be called to play, but Wenger will hope he can allow his Europa League stars to remain resting on the bench. It’s likely that 18-year-old Nelson will operate somewhere in a three-man line behind Aubameyang, with Alex Iwobi and Danny Welbeck completing the trio of support attackers....

While Arsenal’s embarrassing defeat at the Amex Stadium grabbed most of the headlines, Guendouzi was involved in an altercation with Seagulls striker Neal Maupay. The EPL midfielder held his compatriot by his throat and reportedly claimed that he earns a lot more money than the Brighton players, an incident that did not go down well with Arteta. The Athletic also confirmed that Guendouzi’s conduct has come under the scanner several times in his young Arsenal career....

Arkansas, meanwhile, seems to have found some footing behind second-year coach Bret Bielema after going 3-9 SU and 4-8 ATS in his first year. But there’s still plenty to prove in Fayetteville. The Line: Texas A&M -8.5, Total: 70 Line movement: A huge move on the Las Vegas boards, Texas A&M opened as a 14.5-point favorite at The Wynn on Sunday night but dropped to 8.5 by Tuesday. At midweek, the number sits between 8 and 9....

With less than a minute left and North Carolina trailing by one, UNC’s Armando Bacot turned his right ankle on a drive and fell to the floor. As Kansas brought the ball up the other way, Bacot — who had been battling an ankle injury all night — hobbled back downcourt before an official’s timeout took him out of the game. MORE: Jayhawks win fourth national championship behind record comeback...

The first official Armed Forces Day occurred on May 20, 1950, and the theme was “Teamed for Defense.” Now, it is typically celebrated with military displays for the public, educational activities to teach children about the armed forces, and large parades and local celebrations. While Armed Forces Day will look a little different this year, retailers are still honoring military members and veterans. Some retailers have also extended their offers to first responders and essential employees working on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic....